My Mum and Dad have been going through old photos and sent me this one of our gorgeous little Princess. She was about 5 years old here. So damn cute!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Our Little Princess
My Mum and Dad have been going through old photos and sent me this one of our gorgeous little Princess. She was about 5 years old here. So damn cute!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Kokoda Challenge - how family and friends can track you from home!
From Mr Mumfies...
Spare a thought for me this weekend - I’m competing in Australia’s toughest endurance event, the Kokoda Challenge. Starting 7am Saturday, I’ll be walking 96 km through the Gold Coast Hinterland within 39 hours (that’s more than double a marathon, non-stop and over hills).
I thought you might like to watch my progress in the safety of your own homes via the internet.
Due to fantastic technology provided by KML Tracks and Telstra Next G - you can watch me progress through the 96km course via google earth on the internet - just visit http://www.kokodachallenge.com and click on Virtual Spectator.
The Virtual Spectator is in demo mode this week so you can play around and get use to the program - it will turn live at 7am on Saturday 18th August.
My team name is Sheer as and 259
I am not just doing this for the physical challenge - it is also to raise money for a very worthy charity that runs the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program, an early intervention program for young people from all walks of life which encourages them to learn the skills and values of discipline, tolerance, respect and self worth.
My team is raising money and if you want to support my crazy efforts you can make a fully tax deductible donation to my team through the Kokoda Challenge Online Donation facility. Just select my team name from the drop down menu - even $5 helps and it is all going towards a very worthy cause.
If you would like to find out more or sponsor my team
Please be with me in spirit online this weekend. I’d really appreciate your support.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Kokoda Challenge - almost there!
Something from Mr Mumfies......
Hi Everyone
Just updating you on my current escapades!
As you are probably aware I have been in training for some time with my team (of 4) , which has basically been hiking for prolonged periods 8/10 hours at time through the night and all through the day, climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest on Kangaroo Point Cliffs etc etc all to prepare for -
The Kokoda Challenge. A non-stop 96 km rugged Mountain trek through the mountains in the Gold Coast Hinterland, that we must complete in under 39 hours over the weekend of Sat / Sun 18th and 19th July
NOTE - Last year only a 1/3rd of teams completed the event (and of those only 50% completed in under 30 hours!)
Apart from trying to relive our youth our team all in its 40's and 50's is also trying to -
Raise Funds for Kokoda Challenge Youth Program
These funds go to the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program, a very worthwhile cause, where the funds raised are used to channel young people into very worthwhile and positive pursuits, the 12 month long program is designed to improve self confidence, provide a greater sense of being part of a community and to gain a clearer sense of purpose, as well as preparing for the ultimate challenge of walking the actual Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea
Your Support Financial or Otherwise (Text) would be appreciated - We are trying to raise as many sponsors by end of Business Thursday 2/7/09
Please make a (tax deductible) donation to the charity we are supporting - I have in my office tax receipt books for any cash donation or you can donate on-line at http://www.kokodachallenge.com/
Important Note - For on line donations
Please make sure you reference our team name, ‘Sheer-As’. Every on line donation gives you the chance to win a trip to do the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea.
We have already had a number of generous pledges of donations and sponsorship and we thank everyone who has so generously supported this worthwhile cause to date.
Thank you for support financial and otherwise to date.
As you are probably aware I have been in training for some time with my team (of 4) , which has basically been hiking for prolonged periods 8/10 hours at time through the night and all through the day, climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest on Kangaroo Point Cliffs etc etc all to prepare for -
The Kokoda Challenge. A non-stop 96 km rugged Mountain trek through the mountains in the Gold Coast Hinterland, that we must complete in under 39 hours over the weekend of Sat / Sun 18th and 19th July
NOTE - Last year only a 1/3rd of teams completed the event (and of those only 50% completed in under 30 hours!)
Apart from trying to relive our youth our team all in its 40's and 50's is also trying to -
Raise Funds for Kokoda Challenge Youth Program
These funds go to the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program, a very worthwhile cause, where the funds raised are used to channel young people into very worthwhile and positive pursuits, the 12 month long program is designed to improve self confidence, provide a greater sense of being part of a community and to gain a clearer sense of purpose, as well as preparing for the ultimate challenge of walking the actual Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea
Your Support Financial or Otherwise (Text) would be appreciated - We are trying to raise as many sponsors by end of Business Thursday 2/7/09
Please make a (tax deductible) donation to the charity we are supporting - I have in my office tax receipt books for any cash donation or you can donate on-line at http://www.kokodachallenge.com/
Important Note - For on line donations
Please make sure you reference our team name, ‘Sheer-As’. Every on line donation gives you the chance to win a trip to do the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea.
We have already had a number of generous pledges of donations and sponsorship and we thank everyone who has so generously supported this worthwhile cause to date.
Thank you for support financial and otherwise to date.
This link is directly to our team
http://www.kokodachallenge.com/index.php?page=current-teams&team_name_number=sheer+as&team_category=
http://www.kokodachallenge.com/index.php?page=current-teams&team_name_number=sheer+as&team_category=
PS -
Any text support on the day / night of Sat 18th July AND Sun 19th July would also be greatly appreciated as believe me you run out of things quickly to say to 3 other blokes you have spent literally days hiking with - let alone approx 30 hours straight - no sleep etc
Kind Regards
Any text support on the day / night of Sat 18th July AND Sun 19th July would also be greatly appreciated as believe me you run out of things quickly to say to 3 other blokes you have spent literally days hiking with - let alone approx 30 hours straight - no sleep etc
Kind Regards
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Happy Birthday Princess!
Today our little Princess is 12 years old. As you do every birthday, you just wonder where the time has gone.... blah blah blah....Princess is an absolute treasure I must say, especially being in the middle of two boys. Nice break. In the photo here, Princess is almost 7, holding our cat Ralph, when he was kitten.
Princess is away on her year 7 camp this week so we don't get to do anything yet, or even speak with her. I'm sure she is coping better than us!
This week has certainly been a quiet one. Fuzz Ball is away on camp too! Amazing that you could get two away together. We did get ripped off one night with Fuzz Ball's due to the weather. It was absolutely pouring rain on Monday so it was put off until Tuesday. Unfortunately the year 9s are still returning today. I know Fuzz Ball was hoping to return Friday.
We have had one very happy 10 year old in the house the last couple of days! I did have to bring him back to earth by reminding him that since he is the only child he has to do ALL the jobs. DOH!
This photo came up on the screen saver and I really like it. Isn't she cute?! Princess is 8 here.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Mt Barney Walk/Hike/Climb - whatever you like to call it!
Saturday Mr Mumfies needed to do some more training for the Kokoda Challenge and, as per usual, no one wanted to go with him!!! He managed to talk Fuzz Ball, Foo and Foo's friend into going. They had a great time with Foo and Friend having an endless pot of energy. Oh to be 10!!
They were all pretty tired when they came home however they were full of energy and enjoyed sharing the stories.
You can have a look here....
It may be a little fuzzy, but you get the idea.
They were all pretty tired when they came home however they were full of energy and enjoyed sharing the stories.
You can have a look here....
It may be a little fuzzy, but you get the idea.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Happy Birthday!
Today is Mr Mumfies's birthday. Phew, love this day.... means we're now not the same age! He wanted Beef Stroganoff for dinner, so that's what we're having. Nice and easy :) Will get the kids to set up a fire too, if we have enough wood left. Thankfully Fuzz Ball doesn't have a game tonight as he has done for the last month. We can stay home, out of the cold. Yep, we're old!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Kokoda Challenge
Mr Mumfies is off on another long walk. He must be mad! Yes, I think he is! You can see what's happening, just copy and paste the address below.
http://www.kokodachallenge.com/index.php?page=current-teams&team_name_number=sheer+as&team_category=
http://www.kokodachallenge.com/index.php?page=current-teams&team_name_number=sheer+as&team_category=
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