Newsletter No. 30: Jan 2005

Sadly this newsletter begins with the news that Dennis Lyell passed away after a motorbike accident on the 12th January, our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to all the Lyell family. May he rest in peace with God

Nanna Wood celebrated her 105th birthday on December 2004 and she was very active on the day chatting away and giving orders to everyone, I reckon 106 is looking good. A photo of Nanna taken on her 105th birthday can be seen on our Woodchips web page about Hilda

EVENTS OF 1899
In 1899, Hilda Daire was born. Also born this year was Al Capone on Jan 17th, Alfred Hitchcock on 13th August, and Fred Astaire on 5th October. Also in this year the first car repair shop was opened in the USA, and the first automobile road accident occurred.One month before Hilda was born, the Boer war began.

Current news
Michael Couch has had great success in his VCE and was awarded the Dux of the year at Marcellin College, He intends to do a science degree at Melbourne University
Upcoming birthday milestones :Anne Maree Turnbull turns 40 on the 28th February and Clayton Lyell ( Dennis's son ) celebrates his 21st on the 8th March.

BIRTHDAYS

(February )
1st John Avery Lyell
4th Gerard Francis Robb
8th Sue Wood
9th Laurence Gerard Wood
22nd Gemma Louise Bellman
23rd Pamela Turnbull
23rd Matthew Gerard Wood
24th Paul Victor White
28th Anne Maree Turnbull
28th Jessica Sarah Wood

(March)
5th Dorothy Turner
6th Mark Frederick Turnbull
8th Clayton John Lyell
13th Raymond Gordon Payne
13th Heath Avery Lyell
14th Pamela Dawn Wood
14th Allison Louise Regalado
17th Jacob Jordan Wood
20th Amanda Louise Lyell
21st Ryan James Wood
31st Ricki Christain Woestyne
31th Joshua James Wood

Family Profile: Terrence Paul Lyell

• D.O.B 30th April 1965
  
• Occupation: Business Services Manager ( what is this you may ask--building the relationship between the business and the IT group ) at Southcorp in Adelaide. ( You may have heard of Penfolds, Lindermans, Rosemount, Devils Lair, Seppelts just to name a few of the wines in the portfolio )
  Previously I was a full time dad for 15 months, to my son Jake, while Mandy went back to work. This was the best piece of work experience that I have had in my career! ( Good on you mums )
  Life before this I was a Project Manager in the IT industry for Bank West, KPMG, RACV and Carlton & United Breweries.
  
• Wife's Occupation: Mandy is a full time domestic engineer and a great full- time mum to our kiddies. Mandy was also a Project Manager in her previous role
  
• Hobbies: Windsurfing.... well it was when I was in Perth, only been out twice in Adelaide in a year
  
• Interests: Windsurfing as above. Watching the kids grow up and develop- constantly
  amazed at what they can do. Learning heaps about the wine industry. Camping with Mandy and the kids.
  
• Children: Jake, 3 years old - can name all the Formula 1 racing teams and drivers ( been able to do that since he was 2 ) and loves anything to do with super heroes. He keeps coming back to his base of Buzz Lightyear, but has stints as Superman, Batman,Spiderman and more recently " Dash" from The Incredibles. Keeps us entertained constantly. Shana is 14 months-started walking last month and hardly ever crawls now. Has the cheekiest of smiles and dimples that melt the heart. She loves tackling and wrestling Jake, won't be long before she will win. We are very blessed to have such beautiful children , even though Mandy often says " It is scary, I have 3 Terrys in the house"
  
• Favourite Entertainer: Tommy Emmanual
  
• Favourite CD: Too many to choose- any good guitarists, jazz
  
• Favourite Movie: The Matrix Trilogy, also man with 2 Brains ( showing my age ) and most Steve Martin movies
  
• Favourite TV show: Don't get too excited here, but sport---- cricket and football
  
• Favourite Holiday Destination: Anywhere; Hawaii/ Mauri, but haven't been there for over 8 years so I must be due for another trip
  
• Favourite Meal: Red wine....oops sorry, you asked for meal, most deserts.....oh, you want main course as well? How about a deep fried calamari entree, followed by home made calabrese/ametriciana pasta ( hint of chilli with italian sausage/salami) follow by rich cream caramel followed by a port & chocolate.
  
• Favourite book: The Magic of Thinking Big
  
• Car you drive: Commodore wagon ( not my dream car. try a BMW Z4 or Porsche Cayenne Turbo
  
• Famous person you would like to dine with: Tommy Emmanuel - fascinating life from the typical rock & roll lifestyle to finding Jesus and maximizing the talent given to him to entertain and to bring good news to people
  
• Favourite Footy team: Still got a soft spot for St Kilda in the AFL & Hawthorn. and the good old Aussie cricket team
  
• Pets: kids enough at present
  
• What talent you would like to have: play guitar and entertain like Tommy Emmanuel or play cricket like Adam Gilchrist