Queen's Baton Relay - Day 4

Yes, our own Scott did us all proud yesterday as runner 20 in the leg from Newcastle to Raymond Terrace. He managed not to trip, fall or drop the baton. The crowd was not huge, at one stage only minutes before he took the baton there was only one other couple alongside Deanne, the girls and Nannie & Pa. To view the official photos go to www.newsphotos.com.au and type his name in the search bar .
Nannie's unofficial photos are alongside

Easter Camping Expedition

The Annual Easter Camping Expedition is on again in 2006!!

After much discussion regarding the location for this year it has been decided we should go back to Corowa.
Scott, Dee and co are now the proud owners of a Kimberley Camper trailer and are keen to take it out for a trial run. Given that they have the biggest trip to make, it seems only fair that we head in their direction somewhat, hence the decision to return to Corowa. We have contacted the same caravan park and they have "our" old sites available. So we have made a tentative booking and need confirmation from attendees ASAP They do have cabins if required and have put in lots of new things for the kids. We believe the Easter Bunny will do his usual egg delivery run on the Harley.

Please advise in the comments box;

a. If you are attending and numbers of adults and children
b. Your requirements re site, tent loans etc etc

SOS Biggest Loser Challenge Has Moved!!

Yes, the challenge now has it's own blogspot.
Go to www.sosbiggestloser.blogspot.com [or click on the link under Links on this page]
for all updates now.

You will recieve invites to join this new blog, just use your same username and password and both blogs will appear on the dashboard when you sign in.

Have you figured out the prize pool yet??
$500!!!

So get motivated and start checking out the new blogspot

How to "Post"a blog on this site

A few people are finding it hard to figure out how to add their own posts to this site so here is the quick way.
Click on the Blogger icon in the top left hand corner of this page, that will take you to the dashboard/login screen. Put in your username and password in the box in the top right hand corner. The blogs you are connected to will appear in blue in the middle of the screen. Click on the green cross for a new post and wait for the text box to open up. To add photos, click on the little picture in the toolbar and follow the prompts.
If you have forgotten your username and or password you can email me if I set it up for you or click on find password on the dashboard. Go for it!

Hardrive in the Park

Nannie, Pa and Rosie spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the Arts in the Park at Ballarat recently. It just so happened that Hardrive Blue grass band were playing there that day and we found Gaye and Aubrey in the audience cheering them on
When he was not "warming up" the crowd or checking out the sound system, Aubrey filled in his time reading the Sunday Herald.

Aubrey's Second Bithday

Well where did those two years go?
Aubrey celebrated his 2nd Birthday today by having four little playmates over.
After a good play session and too much junk food, we did birthday cake and the blowing out of the candles.
Aubrey loved the attention and the noisy plastic toys he received from one and all.
Thanks to Nannie for the coloring books, pencils etc and to Aunty Bev for the Mole Book.
When everyone had to leave Aubrey said, “bye-bye” to each of his guests and then planted a big kiss on the lips of Charlotte
(the little blonde)!









[Supplied by Chris]

Week One Tips - H2O

Hopefully you have already started to think about your new good[better] habits.

One of them should be; drink at least 6-8 large glasses of water each and every day!
Never leave home without your water bottle. It will also help curb your appetite, especially if you drink a large glass of water before eating.

Other ways to drink more water [and less of the other stuff] is to alternate each alcholic drink with a glass of water or only half fill your wine glass and top up with mineral water. You will be drinking half the amount of alcohol and saving half the money as well!!

Lo cal soft drinks and tea and coffee are ok but they all contain caffeine which has other side effects - WATER IS BEST

If nothing else you will feel better for drinking more water, you will be properly hydrated especially during hot weather, your system will be flushed out, your skin will not be as dry and your joints will be better lubricated which should make you feel more like walking!!
See it is making a difference already!!

Who Will be the Biggest Loser in 2006??

The SOS/Biggest Loser Challenge kicks off this week and runs until Dec 31st 2006.
For a once only fee of $50 for adults and $25 for juniors [14 and under] you have the chance to change your bad habits, trim, tone and be more healthy AND take home ALL the cash if you are the biggest loser! {percentage of weight lost not actual kilos] And all with the help and motivation from the other team members.!

This is about changing our lifestyles and bad habits more than crash diets, so the emphasis will be on healthy eating and exercise, hence the 12 month time frame.

You will be expected to take an active role in the blogspot and contribute your tips, recipes, ideas or just brag about your success, all in the name of helping everyone else.
Regular weigh ins will be held just to make sure no one has fallen off the wagon..

If you wish to join in then you will need to click on the comments box at the end of this post and log on as anonymous [unless you are already a member of the Harrington Family Gosss Blogspot – your name will be listed under the site counter.]
Enter your name, your present weight and the name of the person verifying your start weight. If you have been referred by a friend, you will need to enter your email address also.
If needs be, we will start a new blogspot solely for challenge.

New members will receive an email inviting them to join the Harrington Family Goss Blogspot so they will be able to publish their posts.


So go for it and see who is the BIGGEST LOSER!