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Thursday, 2 April 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Aged 15 We will treasure the memories of the many summers spent with you, your voice, your smile and your incredibly wise and gentle nature. You were so special to all of us Josh and we loved you so much. You will be deeply missed, but you will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies and love to Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Paulette, Ben, Harriet and Max.
Published in: Herald Sun
Thursday, 2 April 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Josh, we will miss your beautiful mind, your brilliant wit and your enduring warmth and kindness. You have touched our lives forever. - Colleen and Rory.
Published in: Herald Sun
Thursday, 2 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our deepest sympathy to the Halden family at this time. Our thoughts are with you - The Committee, Members and Coaches at Hampton Park Tennis Club.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our loved and respected great nephew who we will miss always. "Heaven's morning breaks" - Don, Hazel and family.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. We watched as the little boy next door grew to be a wonderful, caring, young man. You will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to Col, Di, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Jason, Michelle, Corey, Joel and Storm.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our little Harry Potter and honorary little brother. We will always have the treasured memories of our times together. Holidays won't be the same without you. Our hearts go out to Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. All our love and kisses Remembered Always - Casey and Jack Boyce.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua. Our kind and beautiful nephew, words cannot express our sadness at your passing. You were much loved and will always be missed. To Dianne, Colin, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love - Bill, Michelle and Bella Pardy.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Josh, I miss you. You were a kind and good friend. You not being here has left a hole that won't be filled by anyone else. You were an Angel and now you have your wings. Love always - Blaire Cartmill.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Our deepest sympathy to Colin, Dianne, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. Our thoughts are with you all. - All your friends at Mitre 10.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Passed away Mar. 20, 2009. Our thoughts and prayers are with Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. Love - The staff and committee at Valley Brook Preschool.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Our love goes to a beautiful family, Colin, Di, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe, after the loss of your precious Joshua. - Your Godparents, Warren and Anna.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Funny, loving, interesting, deeply intelligent, unique, creative and special. I expected our journey together to be longer my friend. I love you, my Droog. Sadly missed but never to be forgotten. - Locky, Tony and Jo Turpin. Our deepest sympathy to Col, Di and family.
Published in: Herald Sun
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. To our darling Josh, we are so sad to have lost you. We will never forget your kind heart and beautiful smile. All our love and sorrow for your loss to Dianne, Colin, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Michelle, Andy, Tallulah and Oscar.
Published in: Herald Sun
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. 20.10.1993 - 20.03.2009 Adored son of Colin and Dianne, loving brother to Chrissy, Tom,
Lucy and Joe. You were the best and most beautiful person we have ever known. Thank you for enriching our lives with your beautiful mind and loving soul. Thank you for the humour you filled our lives with. We Will Love You Forever
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Aged 15 We will treasure the memories of the many summers spent with you, your voice, your smile and your incredibly wise and gentle nature. You were so special to all of us Josh and we loved you so much. You will be deeply missed, but you will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies and love to Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Paulette, Ben, Harriet and Max.
Published in: Herald Sun
Thursday, 2 April 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Josh, we will miss your beautiful mind, your brilliant wit and your enduring warmth and kindness. You have touched our lives forever. - Colleen and Rory.
Published in: Herald Sun
Thursday, 2 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our deepest sympathy to the Halden family at this time. Our thoughts are with you - The Committee, Members and Coaches at Hampton Park Tennis Club.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our loved and respected great nephew who we will miss always. "Heaven's morning breaks" - Don, Hazel and family.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. We watched as the little boy next door grew to be a wonderful, caring, young man. You will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to Col, Di, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Jason, Michelle, Corey, Joel and Storm.
Published in: Herald Sun
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Our little Harry Potter and honorary little brother. We will always have the treasured memories of our times together. Holidays won't be the same without you. Our hearts go out to Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. All our love and kisses Remembered Always - Casey and Jack Boyce.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua. Our kind and beautiful nephew, words cannot express our sadness at your passing. You were much loved and will always be missed. To Dianne, Colin, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love - Bill, Michelle and Bella Pardy.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Josh, I miss you. You were a kind and good friend. You not being here has left a hole that won't be filled by anyone else. You were an Angel and now you have your wings. Love always - Blaire Cartmill.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Our deepest sympathy to Colin, Dianne, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. Our thoughts are with you all. - All your friends at Mitre 10.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Passed away Mar. 20, 2009. Our thoughts and prayers are with Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. Love - The staff and committee at Valley Brook Preschool.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Our love goes to a beautiful family, Colin, Di, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe, after the loss of your precious Joshua. - Your Godparents, Warren and Anna.
Published in: Herald Sun
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. Funny, loving, interesting, deeply intelligent, unique, creative and special. I expected our journey together to be longer my friend. I love you, my Droog. Sadly missed but never to be forgotten. - Locky, Tony and Jo Turpin. Our deepest sympathy to Col, Di and family.
Published in: Herald Sun
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Josh. To our darling Josh, we are so sad to have lost you. We will never forget your kind heart and beautiful smile. All our love and sorrow for your loss to Dianne, Colin, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. - Michelle, Andy, Tallulah and Oscar.
Published in: Herald Sun
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. 20.10.1993 - 20.03.2009 Adored son of Colin and Dianne, loving brother to Chrissy, Tom,
Lucy and Joe. You were the best and most beautiful person we have ever known. Thank you for enriching our lives with your beautiful mind and loving soul. Thank you for the humour you filled our lives with. We Will Love You Forever
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Much loved grandson of Dos and Eric, nephew of Rod and Ange, Kylie and Andrew, cousin and friend of Phillip, Sara and Ben. Forever In Our Hearts In God's Care
Monday, 30 March 2009
HALDEN. - Joshua Andrew. Passed away suddenly Mar. 20, 2009. Beautiful Josh, much loved grandson of Michael and Bernice Pardy, treasured nephew of Michelle and Andy, Paulette and Ben, Annie and Nick, Bill and Michelle, Colleen and Rory. Lovely memories in our hearts forever. Love and prayers are with Di, Col, Chrissy, Tom, Lucy and Joe. Rest In Peace Darling Now In God's Loving Care
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Whistle while you work
So. Whistler was big. And not just yeah, that's a big mountain, but more along the lines of big like its taking me 20 minutes to ski one run. Furthermore, its big because its taking me 20 minutes to ski one ski run in one bowl on one hill.
I think its fair to say that I challenged myself past the point of what I had been capable of doing on skis. I'd never skied powder before. not groomed powder, the light fluffy stuff that has been completely untouched before I ran my skis through it. After the first day there Coops and I would just look at each other with grins, silently reminiscing about the enormity of runs, the temptation to ski one perfect run over and over, but knowing there were way too many new runs to try, and many more that we would not even get to within a week of solid skiing.
Day one. Whistler Mountain. It was awesome, bar the snow that just kept falling. At one point we cruised around the back of Whistler Peak, hoping for that fall flat on your ass view, only to find the run completely immersed in fog and snow. I had no idea where I was going. Coops had no idea where he was going. The trail markers would disappear from the side of the trail, and while heading down was generally the idea, barrelling over an unexpected edge was not preferable. Eventually the top of Upper Peak to Creek cleared and I could unclench pretty much everything and enjoy the ride.
Day two was almost the highlight of the week. We headed to Blackcomb to compare mountains. For the record, Blackcomb is my favoured of the two. High risk, when conquered creates high thrills. Thus was my Blackcomb Glacier experience. Its a ridiculously huge bowl at the back of Blackcomb peak. You only get experienced skiers there because there are few blue runs, and its back country black runs predominantly, with chances for avalanche. You also have to walk over a pass (please note previous comment about avalanche) to get there. I got to the top and thought this was the day I would meet my maker. I was shaking as I took off into the powder, and I think it was fear that brought my first fall. I then realised that powder was the preferable place to fall, both for softness and effect. There is nothing better than a high speed stack that creates an enormous plume of snow which envelope you completely, somewhat reminiscent of having thrown a small grenade at your feet. Our first run out of Blackcomb Glacier took us (well, me) an hour. Brilliant.
We both managed a few good stacks. Obviously I have the quantity, but Coops had the quality, even managing to bust the screen on his camera in Powder (quite impressive given earlier description).
Day three saw more Blackcomb action. We had loved the runs, and fewer 'bunnies' on the slopes. Whistler accommodated the family market, so we enjoyed the open, uncrowded slopes. Day four was back to Whistler, and in a surprising move, we purchased tickets for a fifth day when Sam came up from Vancouver to join in the fum. Subsequently our 5th and last day in skiing in Whistler was back on Blackcomb, again challenging the elements in the glacier bowl (slightly quicker this time, fear beaten down with a pretty pink ski) and we just couldn't get enough.
It was just a fantastic way to complete a year neat in Canada. Coops and I said a tearful goodbye to some great friends when we left Vancouver and flew to New Zealand on 27th March. We spent a tired, but essential 24 hours with some more friends who I'd missed dearly in Auckland before getting home on the 29th.
Nearly two months on, and life is almost like it was. But different. A new job to learn, and still some old friends to drop in on. It goes without saying that it seems like a distant memory, and while I'm still finding it cold here, I can't readily forget (and be thankful that I'm not still in) the big freeze of Canada.
I have to admit, I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do about the blog. While I work it out, I'd like to say thanks to those of you still reading. Thanks for the comments along the way, they were always appreciated. Ciao.
I think its fair to say that I challenged myself past the point of what I had been capable of doing on skis. I'd never skied powder before. not groomed powder, the light fluffy stuff that has been completely untouched before I ran my skis through it. After the first day there Coops and I would just look at each other with grins, silently reminiscing about the enormity of runs, the temptation to ski one perfect run over and over, but knowing there were way too many new runs to try, and many more that we would not even get to within a week of solid skiing.
Day one. Whistler Mountain. It was awesome, bar the snow that just kept falling. At one point we cruised around the back of Whistler Peak, hoping for that fall flat on your ass view, only to find the run completely immersed in fog and snow. I had no idea where I was going. Coops had no idea where he was going. The trail markers would disappear from the side of the trail, and while heading down was generally the idea, barrelling over an unexpected edge was not preferable. Eventually the top of Upper Peak to Creek cleared and I could unclench pretty much everything and enjoy the ride.
Day two was almost the highlight of the week. We headed to Blackcomb to compare mountains. For the record, Blackcomb is my favoured of the two. High risk, when conquered creates high thrills. Thus was my Blackcomb Glacier experience. Its a ridiculously huge bowl at the back of Blackcomb peak. You only get experienced skiers there because there are few blue runs, and its back country black runs predominantly, with chances for avalanche. You also have to walk over a pass (please note previous comment about avalanche) to get there. I got to the top and thought this was the day I would meet my maker. I was shaking as I took off into the powder, and I think it was fear that brought my first fall. I then realised that powder was the preferable place to fall, both for softness and effect. There is nothing better than a high speed stack that creates an enormous plume of snow which envelope you completely, somewhat reminiscent of having thrown a small grenade at your feet. Our first run out of Blackcomb Glacier took us (well, me) an hour. Brilliant.
We both managed a few good stacks. Obviously I have the quantity, but Coops had the quality, even managing to bust the screen on his camera in Powder (quite impressive given earlier description).
Day three saw more Blackcomb action. We had loved the runs, and fewer 'bunnies' on the slopes. Whistler accommodated the family market, so we enjoyed the open, uncrowded slopes. Day four was back to Whistler, and in a surprising move, we purchased tickets for a fifth day when Sam came up from Vancouver to join in the fum. Subsequently our 5th and last day in skiing in Whistler was back on Blackcomb, again challenging the elements in the glacier bowl (slightly quicker this time, fear beaten down with a pretty pink ski) and we just couldn't get enough.
It was just a fantastic way to complete a year neat in Canada. Coops and I said a tearful goodbye to some great friends when we left Vancouver and flew to New Zealand on 27th March. We spent a tired, but essential 24 hours with some more friends who I'd missed dearly in Auckland before getting home on the 29th.
Nearly two months on, and life is almost like it was. But different. A new job to learn, and still some old friends to drop in on. It goes without saying that it seems like a distant memory, and while I'm still finding it cold here, I can't readily forget (and be thankful that I'm not still in) the big freeze of Canada.
I have to admit, I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do about the blog. While I work it out, I'd like to say thanks to those of you still reading. Thanks for the comments along the way, they were always appreciated. Ciao.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Whistler, B.C.
A patch of sun hits the trees the morning we carved first tracks in the snow.
Close to the top section of Blue Line. Hit this first thing in the morning and there's an inch of powder sitting on top of the groomed run and its just like skiing whipped cream.
View from Whistler across to Blackcomb's awesome runs.
Snow angels were ahem, compulsory...
Check out the angle on some of those slopes....
Sam came up the last day to board with Coops and I. He had the most perfect weather on the last day of our holiday. This was at the bottom of Blackcomb Glacier Bowl.
Monday, April 21, 2008
NYC Words
New York was one of those trips where its only an hour flight away, but you have to get to the airport at one of those times that should not ever register in your consciousness. It was only the promise of the Big Apple and its hustle and bustle that enable me to function that morning I think. Subsequently we arrived bleary eyed at La Guardia 7am on a Wednesday morning anticipating a ridiculously jam packed day of sight-seeing.
The great thing about landing in New York during the week is that there is rarely a line up for the Empire State building. We found it easily by looking for the tallest pointy bit, and unwittingly crossed off many a famous landmark on the way because they are everywhere in Manhattan. It was pretty breezy up there, and a little hazy, but done.
Never passing up a free ride we headed to Staten Island for the view of Liberty Island - and not to sound tight, but I don't actually see the point in paying to get to the island now that you have to stand in line, go through security tighter than their airports (and that's saying something) only to walk around the base now that the internal structural tour has been closed down permanently.
As is customary, we wore our feet out because we were kind of intimidated by the subway at first. Subsequently we fell in love with it shortly thereafter. Unfortunately there was no travellator to take us the span of Brooklyn Bridge, but surprisingly it was interesting enough that I barely noticed my aching feet. I've never been that in amid of man made structures - well modern ones anyway - but the bridge was just kinda cool, the sun was shining, and I wasn't having to deal with slippery ice underfoot.
I was keen to see the architecture at the Guggenheim, but the Council of Frustrating the Tourists by having Famous Architectural Sites Scaffolded had been at it again, and there was nothing to see here. Buying hot dogs and walking through Central Park seemed to fill the void.
What else? As I mentioned we were staying just off Times Square, so passing through often brought comments of using enough electricity to power a small country to the lips. I was also interested to discover m&m World - a bit of a play on Disney where you could find all thing Red and Yellow m&m. Very interesting.
I have to say, New York didn't quite blow me away, but it fascinated me from a distant standpoint. I think New Yorkers are different to any other Americans I've met, but were not the rude people I had imagined. Not that friendly, but didn't blank you like other nationalities might...
The great thing about landing in New York during the week is that there is rarely a line up for the Empire State building. We found it easily by looking for the tallest pointy bit, and unwittingly crossed off many a famous landmark on the way because they are everywhere in Manhattan. It was pretty breezy up there, and a little hazy, but done.
Never passing up a free ride we headed to Staten Island for the view of Liberty Island - and not to sound tight, but I don't actually see the point in paying to get to the island now that you have to stand in line, go through security tighter than their airports (and that's saying something) only to walk around the base now that the internal structural tour has been closed down permanently.
As is customary, we wore our feet out because we were kind of intimidated by the subway at first. Subsequently we fell in love with it shortly thereafter. Unfortunately there was no travellator to take us the span of Brooklyn Bridge, but surprisingly it was interesting enough that I barely noticed my aching feet. I've never been that in amid of man made structures - well modern ones anyway - but the bridge was just kinda cool, the sun was shining, and I wasn't having to deal with slippery ice underfoot.
I was keen to see the architecture at the Guggenheim, but the Council of Frustrating the Tourists by having Famous Architectural Sites Scaffolded had been at it again, and there was nothing to see here. Buying hot dogs and walking through Central Park seemed to fill the void.
What else? As I mentioned we were staying just off Times Square, so passing through often brought comments of using enough electricity to power a small country to the lips. I was also interested to discover m&m World - a bit of a play on Disney where you could find all thing Red and Yellow m&m. Very interesting.
I have to say, New York didn't quite blow me away, but it fascinated me from a distant standpoint. I think New Yorkers are different to any other Americans I've met, but were not the rude people I had imagined. Not that friendly, but didn't blank you like other nationalities might...
Monday, March 17, 2008
NYC
Construction at the World Trade Centre Site.
Times Square, Broadway and 7th Ave.
NYC Public Library. Say what you wanna, I'm here to stay 'Cause I'm a mean ol' Lion. (Lions Anthem, The Wiz)
Hot dog vendor.
Staton Island ferry (free) passing Liberty Island.
Grand Central Terminal.
Empire view Downtown.
Downtown Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge.
Chrysler Buidling from Washington Square, behind the Library.
What's New York without staying in some flea bitten hotel room just off Times Square?
Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn Bridge.
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