Newsletter No. 25: March 2004

Rob Wood is back in the workforce, he has started working for a graphic design company in Queanbeyan.
Peter Wood has brought a new home in Stanwell Park and their move takes place when they sell their existing home, also Allison & Reg have brought their first home in a small town called Seaside, not far from Carmel where Allison works.
Alicia Lyell is also one of the family to start work, Alicia has began nursing at the Frankston Hospital.
Sonja Wood competed in the State surfing competition in January at Jan Juc representing West Australia, she had success finishing 2nd in the flags, 3rd in the beach sprint and 4th in the relay.
The Turnbull family photo is finally on our web site for all to see, have a look
Allison Wood has made her acting debut in an amateur play in a small theatre in Monterey USA

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PROFILE: Richard Charles Lyell

D.O.B. 3rd November 1963
Occupation: Senior Firefighter for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service with 14 years service. Qualified Carpenter and Joiner did apprenticeship with Department Housing and Construction in Melbourne Worked in Brisbane as a Carpenter with brother Dennis for two years then self employed for 3 years before becoming a firefighter.
Wife: Debbie Ann Lyell (U'ren) Office Administrator at Doree Embroidery, mother to 3 great kids before married worked as a legal secretary.
Hobbies: Camping, fishing and kicking the dog.
Interests: No real interests as family and their sport take up all spare time
Children:
- Brant nearly 15, Year 10 at Brisbane State High School, Plays AFL for Coorparoo U'16's and at school. Played in State U'14 Championship in 2003, he's 6ft and 72kgs. Plays volleyball at school and has made the Met East rep team and will be playing n the state championships on May 4th. In athletics for school and club his main events are: triple jump and javelin. He works at Eagleboys Pizza and enjoys mountain bike riding and whinging.
- Carissa 12, year 8 at Cavendish Road High School, athletics events are high jump discus and long jump she dances 3 times a week jazz tap and ballet and is a member of the performance group which came 5th at the Australian titles at Jupiters casino in January 04, has done a little bit of modeling and has been an extra in a TV movie. So yes I am getting a bigger dog and a shot gun.
- Heath my little man, well not that little he is 10 soon and in grade 5 at Coorparoo State Primary School. He plays AFL in the U'10's and does athletics events high jump, hurdles and discus, the quiet achiever of the family. He loves planes, riding his scooter, skate boarding and he loves the dog, he loves to keep his room messy.
Favourite Entertainer: Robin Williams
Favourite CD: Aussie Crawl all albums, Shania Twain, Talking Heads and yes Michael Jackson the freak
Favourite Movie: Definitely the Lord of The Rings all three.
Favourite TV Show: Sesame Street
Favourite Holiday Destination: Texas in New South Wales, Byron Bay at Xmas,
Favourite Meal: Roast Pork with crackle and roast vegetables
Favourite Book:Well never read one from start to finish.
Car you Drive: One with wheels. Which is a 1983 Toyota Landcruiser Wagon only had it 13 years, and the wife's car (arrrr) 2002 VT series II Holden Commadore Barlina.
Famous person you would like to dine with: King Tut he wont eat much, if at all. Famous people well give me good friends and family anytime and a beer with Dave.
Event you would like to do at the olympics: Sand pit attendant at the ladies long jump pit
Favourite Footy or sports team: Brisbane Lions, Australian Cricket team, and the mighty Maroons (qld league team for state of origin for all you mexicans)
Pets: One dog Speck a German collie
What talent you would like to have: Well I think I have them all well the ones I need anyway.

JOKE OF THE MONTH

An old man walks into a bar, sits down, and starts crying.

The bartender asks, "What's wrong?". The old man looks at the bartender through teary eyes and between sobs says, "I married a beautiful woman two days ago. She's twenty-five and very beautiful, she's intelligent, a marvelous cook, extremely sensitive to my wants and needs, very giving, and my best friend".

The bartender stares at the old man for a brief moment and says, "But that sounds great! You have what every man wants in a woman, so why are you crying?". The old man looks at the bartender and says, "I can't remember where I live."

Remember Dennis, Marichu and Rhys Lyell in your prayers.