Laid low :-(

Sorry for not blogging lately. I have been suffering from classic man flu and because of that my world has come to an end :-). For two weeks now the virus has been having its wicked way and judging by this mornings coughing fit it is showing little sign departing.

But I will soldier on with my faithful Olbas Oil and vick vapour rub and my trusty lemsip :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Ellen the maker of paper trees. What a good idea :-)

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Bargain Hunter .....

Yes it was me on Bargain Hunt yesterday . Thought that I gave Brad Pitt a run for his money . Just waiting for Simon Cowell to ring now :-)

If you misssed it you can pick it up on the web fromm the BBC I-player site . http://bbc.co.uk/i/ny5rx/

And if you want to hear about a real bargain then click here :-)

The Pace is picking up....

I have now been at the Bridge for a month and the pace is picking up. Its great that every day is different from the next. I have still much to learn and many people to meet but I am starting to remember a few names now :-)and become a part of some of the ministries. Met up with the Student Ministry leaders tonight Jess,Dan and Amy. Lasagne,cake, coffee and prayer what a combination :-)

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

The Harrison clan

Met up with an old mate and his family. He dresses funny though:-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Wii men :-)

Mark and Rob fine figures of Wii men :-).this was a bit of light relief after Liverpool's poor showing in Europe tonight.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Bargain Hunt ...date for the show ...

Bargain hunt contacted me last Friday and have said that the show thast Phil and I recorded will go out at 12:15pm on Tuesday 10th November .

So make sure you dont miss it ... I will be signing autographs after the broadcast ;-)

Cakes at Harrods :-)

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Cakes at Harrods :-)

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Good & Sad days ....

Today is a good day as we are all in London as a family. I want to go to the Museums and the girls want to go to the shops ! And because I am such a sacrificial dad I am sure the girls will win the day.
Last night was funny. We had a meal at the Hotel we are staying at and then departed for our room via the lift and just as we were entering the lift Laura dropped something that had a very pungent aroma.... If you know what I mean ! It was made even more embarrassing when two fellas got into the lift and noticed the aroma :-). Laura died a million deaths. Never seen her face go so red. I chuckled all night.
Sad day today in one respect. Today marks the second anniversary of my mates death Paul. Still miss him loads but I am thankful for so many happy memories :-)
Anyway off to the shops I go. Lots of trips to coffee shops me thinks today :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

HMS Illustrious in dock.

Chris and Helen came over so we took a trip down to the docks :-). The pride of the Royal Navy was in dock :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Let me be the first to wish you all a happy Christmas :-)

Gill says that John Lewis gets you in the mood for Christmas :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

First Sunday at The Bridge

We all enjoyed our first day at our new church today . So many faces , so many names and so few brain cells to try and remember them all :-)

We spent our bargain hunt winnings tonight :-)

As you know over the summer Phil and I recorded the BBC show Bargain Hunt winning £37 in the process. Well tonight we celebrated our win with an Italian night out. Great meal , great company :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

George and Anita Wed

Over at Wem today for George and Anita's wedding. Great day. Photo from Gloria :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Farewell to Wem

Sunday brought an end to our 5 years in Wem. The final service was emotionally charged with yours truly shedding a few tears in front of the gathered flock.
We will all miss the folk at Wem. The five years have been a real blessing to us all as a family.
So as one chapter opens another begins and for me that means the Bridge Chapel in Liverpool. I am looking forward to what the next few years will bring.......
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Siemens Congleton 10 years on.

On Friday I was invited to a redundancy do for some of the now ex employees of Siemens in Congleton.
I worked there myself for 8 years leaving in 1999. It was wonderful to meet up with old friends and colleagues. My one abiding memory of my time there was the friendliness and warmth of the staff.
Great memories and I was so glad to renew contact with some of the folk last Friday.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

More food in Wem.

Because I am a little nomadic at the moment. Working in Wem and living in Liverpool I am being fed by the folk in Wem :-).Meta and Ron did us proud yesterday with a wonderful roast pork dinner. Yet again the diet starts tomorrow.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Live from Dave & Heather's wedding.

Great day down in Worcester.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Teenage Daughters .... wonderfully challenging :-)

Teenage logic is always a challange ...all good for my sanctification .... anyone got a spare shed that I can hide in for a couple of days ;-)

Death has no victory.

Read a good quote from Thomas Watson yesterday ..........

" The wheels of death's chariot may rattle and make a noise, but they are to carry a believer to Christ."

Death is never pleasant but what lies beyond is too wonderful for our finite minds to fully grasp.

I go there to prepare a place says Jesus ....

Praying for all those who are suffering this morning.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

A return to Wheelock

Yesterday after preaching at Wem in the morning we headed over to Wheelock Heath church in Cheshire. The church were Gill and I were members for 11 years throughout the 90's.
Lots of happy memories came flooding back and I was privileged to be allowed to preach.
Thanks to all who made us feel welcome. It was a very encouraging time of worship as hearts and minds were lifted up to The King.
Hopefully I won't have to wait another 5 yrs before going back again :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

I am traumatized

Phil between hospital visits and a funeral stripped off in the car today! Not a pretty sight. Does anyone know a therapist ?
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

One for the girls Norman's pecs

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Edie and her Yorkshires. A proud woman

Norman and Edie are feeding me this afternoon. There goes the diet then :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

22 years ago today:-)

Our wedding anniversary today. Love her even more today than I did when she walked down the aisle all those years ago.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Brothers in arms

My last elders strategy meeting at Wem. I will miss the fellowship and encouragement of my brothers. They have been a tremendous help to me and my family over the 5 years
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Les & Cathy 25 yrs of happy marriage :-y

Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

A new arrival Isabelle for Steph& Andy

Great to go and see mum and dad Beeston today. Congratulations for the safe arrival of bobbin a la Isabelle. Praying for you all as a new family :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

Courage through faith.

Katie and Laura have to wear blazers for school now! The plus side is their school badge :-)
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange