Newsletter No. 14: May 2002

NEWS:

• There are a number of birthday milestones during June & July namely: Simon Camish 21 on June 5th and five people reach the big 40, Teresa & Anthony White in June and Pauline Turnbull, Michael Bellman and Helen Bellman celebrate theirs in July.
• Anna Robb has the honour of being the first great grandchild to have her profile included in "Woodchips"
• Michael and Helen Bellman are off on a 3 to 4 month trip by campervan with the family and will be covering South Australia, Northern Territory, part of north Western Australia and the east coast and has promised a full report for Woodchips on their return. Don't forget if they visit your town you may get a call or a visit.
• Ann Collins twin sons Andrew & Sean are playing football for the "Hammerheads" the team got together by The Club on Channel 7 , coached by Rhys Jones, they I believe appeared on the TV show unfortunately I missed it, may get a report on their progress for the next Woodchips.
  
• Several photos have been added to our web site:
  1. a few of George & Hilda's family taken at Leanne's wedding (unfortunately not all ) is in the photo gallery.
  2. photos of Leannes & Michaels wedding which include all of John & Pam's children, are on Johns page.
  3. photos by Rob he took in Bali which include some of the wedding are on Johns page.
  4. a photo of Johns children taken at a restaurant is on Johns page.
  
• Allison & Reggie Regalado are off to Perth on the 25th May where they will house mind Michael & Sonja's house as they are off to Europe for 2 months, while in Perth Allison & Reg will look for permanent work and maybe settle there.
  
• Eddie is having an operation on his back on the 23rd May, we pray that the operation is to be a complete success.
• Carmel White after many years of looking has finally found and brought a house in Reservoir now she will start getting the bills that come with owning a house, good luck Carmel.

Chris Robb has created a web site of his family genealogy and this can be accessed on http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/o/b/Christopher-F-Robb/index.html but perhaps it may be accessed easier from the link via the "Woodchips" site. Chris is also looking for constructive criticism and ideas for this site.

Family Trivia:

As at 30th April there was 36 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren in the family

Wedding Report:

Leanne Wood and Paul Richards were married on the 23rd March at 5 pm in St Columbas Chapel (where Leanne teaches). The bridesmaids were Allison Regalado and Rachel Neels with Rachel Wood ( Peter's daughter) as flower girl. The girls dresses were a beautiful satin & lace purple, especially made by Pam Wood. A cocktail reception was held later that night at the new complex of the Victorian Hockey Centre in Royal Park. Paul and Leanne celebrated their honeymoon in Bali to coincide with Michael's wedding.

Michael Wood and Sonja Belle were married on the 5th April at 5 pm at the Ritz Carlton Resort in Bali. The ceremony was held in the gardens as was the reception which was attended by about 30 people which included all Michael's and Sonja's siblings and partners. Michael's children Zachary and Maddie were involved in the ceremony - Zac as pageboy and Maddie as flower girl.

FAMILY PROFILE #1: Anne Margaret Couch

D.O.B. 30th November 1956
Occupation: Presently working part time as secretary in a patent attorneys firm
Husband: (Brendon) Manager of Auto Specialist Trades at Kangan Batman TAFE college in Melbourne
Hobbies & Interests: Well lets see, I get great pleasure from gardening, enjoy home decorating, traveling, some craft, I belong to a book club, sometimes singing group and enjoy keeping fit at the gym.
Children:

• Michael (15) and is in year 10 at Marcellin College. He plays soccer for his school, enjoys computers, playing golf, has had a great interest in Warhammer, has a part time job, doing very well at school and enjoying all typical teenage pursuits.
• Thomas: (13) is also at Marcellin College. He plays basketball, football, likes skateboarding, computers, art, plays guitar, enjoys Warhammer as well. He also is doing very well at school and last year won a special award for general excellence in all areas at Year 7.
• Daniel: ( very cute 3 yr old) Enjoys being home with mum , going to playgroup, playing with his cousin Georga, having the odd tantrum, being naughty sometimes. He loves Buz & Woody, Bob the Builder, books, people and playing with his big brothers.
  

Favorite Entertainer: As I appreciate the talent of many entertainers I find it difficult to single anyone out
Favorite CD: Depends on the situation, but presently I'm playing TRAVIS and the CORRS
Favorite Movie: Most recently " Lord of the Rings"
FavoriteTV Show: AB FAB
Favorite Holiday Destination: The Northern Territory
Favorite Meal: One I didn't cook
Favorite Book: So many books, but I am quite mad about Harry Potter now
Car you Drive: Nissan Pulsar
Famous Person you would like to dine with: Jacqueline Kennedy
Event you would like to do at the Olympics: Target Shooting or Basketball
Favorite Sports Team: Thomas's basketball team
Pets: Tammy, our dog, whippet cross bred heeler
What Talent would you like to have: To have a wonderful singing voice

FAMILY PROFILE #2:Anna Lorraine Robb

D.O.B. 25th December 1978
Occupation: Stage Manager/Production Manager/Designer for theatre shows and events in Sydney
Hobbies: Running, going to the gym. Don't have much time for too many hobbies
Favorite Entertainer: Many people I work with that nobody knows
Favorite CD: Tracey Chapman collection
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Don't watch any
Favorite Holiday Destination: Back to the country to see my boyfriend
Favorite Meal: Any kind of breakfast food, especially French toast
Favorite Book: Currently reading the Road to Buggery. A trip around the curiously named places of Australia.
Car I Drive: Mazda 626, pale green 86 model
Famous person I would like to dine with: The Dali Lama
Event I would like to compete at the Olympic Games: The marathon if I could ever run for that long
Sports Team: Collingwood AFL
Pets: None , unfortunately
Talent I wish to have: Still thinking about that

BIRTHDAYS
June
5th Simon Camish
12th Stephen Thomas Wood
17th Victor White
17th Zachary John Wood
21st Christine Marie Payne
22nd Teresa Hilda Woestyne
22nd Anthony Victor White
26th Vincent James Wood
27th John Stanley Wood
27th Dale Christine White


July
2nd Brian Woodhead
2nd Lachlan James Turnbull
5th Pauline Joan Turnbull
8th Daniel James Wood
11th Maureen Barbara Muir
13th Christopher Edward Turnbull
16th Michael Charles Bellman
19th Stephanie Ann Collins
21st Helen Maree Bellman
24th Kevin James Turner
27th Madison Kathleen Wood
28th Anthony John Robb
29th Alicia Clare Lyell
30th Brent Edward Woodhead
30th Lesley Jane Bellman

Joke of the month:

An elderly couple were driving across the country.
The woman was driving when she got pulled over by a policeman.
The officer said,"Madam did you know you were speeding?"

The woman, hard of hearing, turns to her husband and asks, "What did he say?"
The old man yells, He says you were speeding!"

The policeman says, "May I see your license?"
The woman again turns to her husband and asks again, What did he say?"
The old man yells," He wants to see your license"
The woman gave the officer her license

The policeman says, " I see you are from Adelaide. I spent some time there once and went on a blind date with the ugliest woman I've ever seen."
The woman turned to her husband and asked, " What did he say?"

And the old man yells, "He said he knows you!"