Hello.

Genius

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:53:31 -0400

Would just like to point out that my 4 year old nephew is now doing Sudoku. I am a proud uncle.

True Story

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:54:00 -0400

Went upstairs to the lounge for some late night snacks. On the way back down in the lift, I forgot which room I was in.

Had to call the front desk but had no ID on me, so security had to meet me and walk me to my door to check I was who I said I was.

On the way we met AJ who’d figured I’d got lost and came looking for me. Nothing like hearing the security staff radio in, “Nah, his wife found him wandering the corridors. It’s okay now”.

Occupational hazard I guess (forgetting which hotel room you are in, not getting walked to your room by security!)

Ouch - Abi fell and smacked her face off the corner of the...

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:52:45 -0400

Ouch - Abi fell and smacked her face off the corner of the bedside table. There’s a one inch gash underneath that plaster with 3 stitches on the outside and 4 on the inside. Poor little chicken.

Car plate in Canberra, Australia

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:14:59 -0400

Car plate in Canberra, Australia

Gloria Jean’s = Second Cup = Costa. Can’t find a Starbucks any where in Melbourne.

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:22:14 -0400

Gloria Jean’s = Second Cup = Costa. Can’t find a Starbucks any where in Melbourne.

And... We're Here!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:59:48 -0400

So what a lot of fun we’ve had. Flights went without a glitch. In about 25 hours of traveling Abigail had a 10 minute melt down on the last flight (Sydney - Melbourne) as we were landing but apart from that she was a darling. She managed to nab about 10 hours of sleep from Vancouver to Sydney (it helped she had her own lie flat bed - thanks Air Canada!) which was more than mummy and daddy did.

We’re now in Melbourne where it is raining and reminding me of Scotland. About to change and go out and teach on evangelism. Feeling really good - not as jet lagged as last time - I think our time adjustment game of last week might pay off. Thanks for all the prayers people - we appreciate it!

And prayer works; we got the upgrades. Suddenly 20+ hours of flying doesn’t seem so bad.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:20:11 -0400

And prayer works; we got the upgrades. Suddenly 20+ hours of flying doesn’t seem so bad.

Praying for upgrades. 20 hours of flying - would be nicer up front!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:20:11 -0400

Praying for upgrades. 20 hours of flying - would be nicer up front!

My new favourite video (link I'm afraid)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:52:14 -0400

My new favourite video (link I'm afraid)

At North York.

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:52:28 -0400

At North York.

Australia & New Zealand

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:26:32 -0400

Well on Tuesday we head off for a long trip down under. In preparation for the 20+ hour flying we’re going to be doing, we are using this week to change our sleep habits. We’re slowly creeping Abi up from her regular sleep time of 7pm - 7am to 3am - 3pm - does that sound fun to anyone else?

The reason?

Well our flight leaves Vancouver at 3am - so if we can get her used to a) staying up until then and b) going to sleep then, it should make for a much nicer 15 hour flight to Sydney. So far it’s working - she’s on a regular 11pm to 11am - tomorrow’s the kicker though, we’re going to introduce an extra awake time at midnight! Meanwhile AJ and I are keeping ourselves awake with episodes of HOUSE. Man Hugh Laurie does a good American accent.

Anyway, it’s 2.25am and I’m not going to last much longer so I’m off to bed.

You’ll notice there’s a recurring theme in the blog...

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:21:51 -0400

You’ll notice there’s a recurring theme in the blog lately. It’s obvious that when you have a baby this cute, it’s only fair to show her off to the world. Geeky related posts will return soon.

Abigail’s 1st Steps

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:15:14 -0400

Abigail’s 1st Steps

You know what would be cool? Being able to stream music from your iPhone/iPod Touch to an AirTunes...

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:25:13 -0400

You know what would be cool? Being able to stream music from your iPhone/iPod Touch to an AirTunes device such as an Airport Express.

There is no way that starting the day with Dulce de Leche cheesecake can be wrong. Breakfast of...

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:45:06 -0400

There is no way that starting the day with Dulce de Leche cheesecake can be wrong. Breakfast of champions I tell you.

Photo

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:28:08 -0400

Stuck at US immigration. Travelling by car over the border takes FOREVER.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:33:48 -0400

Stuck at US immigration. Travelling by car over the border takes FOREVER.

Abigail and her Grandpa (via Vimeo)

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:34:24 -0400

Abigail and her Grandpa (via Vimeo)

Three words: Mario Kart Wii.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:45:04 -0400

Three words: Mario Kart Wii.

Abigail and her Tricks (via Vimeo)

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:19:40 -0400

Abigail and her Tricks (via Vimeo)