Bye Bye Blog :-(

Well after much prayerful thought I have decided to bring to an end my life as a blogger ...much has happened to the Whiteway family and friends over the last five years and it has been good to record those experiences ...thankyou for reading and for your comments over the years ...those of you who know me will know how to contact me ... so over and out ..and Thankyou once again

Rob x

Oops its been too long ...

Had a break for a month from the blogging world ...back now though

Managed to move house and go on holiday for a couple of weeks since my last post ...the dust has now settled so I will begin posting again ...

Also Katie passd her exams and is off to Sheffield Uni in a few weeks time ...sad times :-( They are all fleeing the nest ....

The Atkins came to Liverpool on their boat :-)

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First Chimenea Night in Liverpool.

Courtesy of the Valentines. Can't wait to get my own back up and running.

Not blogged for a while. We are in the process of moving again so its all a bit hectic. :-)
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The Tempest at Banks road.

Last night Gill and I were invited along to see The Tempest performed by a group of year six students at Banks Road Primary.

The performance was absolutely brilliant. I have never been a great fan of Shakespeare but I was well and truly drawn into the story last night by a great bunch of budding thespians.

Well done Banks Road. :-)
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Visiting my old school New Heys tonight

A memory is about to fade as the school is closing its door for the last time this summer.

Walking round now. Filled with memories :-)
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Tracey and Ste met at New Heys

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More BBQ's ....

The BBQ season is well under way . Think this year I will break my personal best and cook well over 300 burgers this summer . And lets not forget a mile of sausages and about ten chickens ;-) oh and for the vegetarians I have done my fair share of veggy sausages ...

last night we had around forty people around to chill and watch the semi-final . it was a great night ... good company and good burgers ....

Roses a memory

Life has been a little too hectic just of late so it was good to walk in the park today and smell the roses.
My mum used to have a great rose garden. They were her pride and joy :-)
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How to be a geek on ya day off

I love plane spotting. Don't care if you think I am an anorak :-)
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The Burger men gettin ready for the big game

England vs Germany at the Bridge the prepartion begins. :-)
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Garston fun day

Three local churches got together today one of which was The Bridge and held a fun event on Garston Park. Great day , blessed with the weather.
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Beautiful day to walk and pray .

My man flu is finally beginning to lift and I am starting to feel human again.
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Party tricks at Gramps birthday celebrations :-)

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Target Camp 2010

I have been up in the lakes all week speaking at the Bridge Target camp. Its been a great week and as always I am looking forward to some serious sleep when I get home :-)
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Anna saw the Queen today :-)

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Rob and Roland.jpg

Sent by my ex mate Johno :-)
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Towed home from Anglesey

Writing this in from the breakdown van chatting to Russell the driver. Happy days :-)
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Retreat to Anglesey.

Spending a day with the boys in Anglesey today. Great to catch up with how the little fella and bald eagle are doing :-)
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Love this photo of me and Anna

Just sharing it with the world :-)
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Not again :-)

I wonder if they will have full English in heaven :-)
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First BBQ of the year Fantastic

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Family gathering in Stoke today :-)

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Hectic few days

Had a busy few days. On Saturday I was involved in a community litter pick and car wash , the highlight of which was Yvonne's carrot and coriander soup.
In the evening Gill and I dined out with Ste & Tracey at the restaurant where Anna is now working : The Tavern on Smithdown road.
Sunday we welcomed Joan Adams from Morning Star Ministries. A day care centre in South Africa that cares for children with AIDS. Both Joan and her friend Glenys stayed with us on Sunday night.
Last night our small group trundled along Otterspool Promenade for a couple of miles before settling in to a huge roast dinner at the Brittania carvery
Great few days and as usual food has featured quite highly. Sadly though in all of this excitement I forgot to take some pics :-(
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Back home shattered

Boys on tour :-)
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Oh yes my turn :-)

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An even bigger fish!

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Gone Fishin

Up near Blackpool today fishing with some local lads. Our Rob is with us and he has had the best fish so far. All I have caught is a cold !
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All our yesterdays ......

Today I met up with an old mate of mine Brian . We were at Liverpool Polytechnic together many many moons ago and I hadn't seen him for 16 years . He is still as ugly as ever ;-) and it was good to see that he has more grey hairs than me although unlike me he has managed to keep slim ...

It was wonderful to meet up with him and reminisce ...great fella and by all accounts his three daughters are a credit to him . Forgot to take a picture but then again its probably a good thing, I wouldn't want to frighten off my readers ;-)

Hope to see you again soon Brian .....

Healing our Land

Last night I took part in a multi-church event held a Liverpool's Anglican cathedral.
It was called Healing our Land. A couple of thousand people coming together for prayer and worship. Great night.
The cathedral itself holds lots of happy memories for me having gone there with my mum every Christmas during my childhood and teenage years for the carol service. So last night was both uplifting and nostalgic. ......
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Rob's new pet Eddie the Lizard :-)

Would of got him a red squirrel if I could find one :-)
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No squirrels :-)

Gill and I made the trek over to Formby to the Red Squirrel sanctuary and guess what... not a red squirrel in sight. All out looking for nuts elsewhere I guess :-)
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First Sunday

Yesterday we all travelled back to Wem for the First Sunday service in Wem Town Hall.

The folk at Wem are great people and we really do miss them. It was great to worship with them yesterday and thank you to the Minton family for a very tasty roast lamb dinner :-)
Last night we were back at the Bridge I spoke on what it is to be a follower of Jesus Christ
A follower LISTENS to Jesus (John 10:1-5)
A follower LOVES Jesus ( John 21:15-19)
A follower is KEPT by Jesus (Psalm 121)

Have a great Bank Holiday :-)
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Double celebration today

Anna's Birthday and Mark and Ellie's wedding. Great day
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Birthday Breakfast

Anna has reached the grand old age of 20 and we celebrated with fresh croissants for breakfast.
Gone are the teenage years :-).I am beginning to feel ancient now :-)
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At the match :-)

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Perfect day for a garden read

Today I managed to squeeze in a full days rest. The first in about three weeks.
I have had to resist the urge to prepare for a number of preaching and teaching engagements this week.
It is so important to seek nourishment for my own soul just glad to be reading Andrew Murray on Prayer in the sun. Brilliant.
Also managed to go for a walk along the prom with our Rob.Ended up at the Albert dock for a bite to eat. Good times :-)
Also managed to secure some tickets for Thursday nights semi- final. Great day so far.
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Post Passion Party.

Last night The Bridge played host to 270 young people for The Post Passion Party.

A worship event aimed at bringing church youth groups together.
It was a tremendous success. The music was brilliant ,6 of our students coming together to form a band for the night and they were a real blessing.
Wem YPF provided a very powerful drama that nearly moved Bill Bygroves to tears.

Great , memorable night. I will have to start planning the next one :-)
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The field of Hope. Sefton Park Liverpool.

Jane ( my sister) and I took my mums ashes to the field of hope tonight. Beautiful place. A great place to rise up from on the last day :-)
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Reflections :-)

Tonight I looked back through some pics taken over the last 10 years. Its been wonderful to have known so many people.People who I have laughed and cried and prayed with. Its been wonderful to watch my girls grow up and it has been wonderful to share the years with Gill.

But you can't help feeling sad. People who you have known and loved just aren't around anymore.

Tomorrow Jane and I will be taking my mums ashes up to Sefton park to spread them amongst the daffodils. The same place that we took my dad to a couple of years ago.

A melancholy moment tonight :-(
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The Fun begins and the ring of ridicule is back !

The Ring of ridicule has made the journey over from Wem to Liverpool and Katie Stamper is the first victim and she is off to the theatre in it tonight :-)
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Getting ready for HBC Bridge style :-)

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The Sun is out and the Foulkes have landed

Julie and Chloe came round for dinner today. It was so nice to get into the back garden :-)

Julie was having a moan that I hardly ever write stuff on my blog anymore. So I will put that right now. Stuff, stuff , stuff , stuff .
is that ok Julie :-)
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Kojak a hero from yesteryear :-)

Almost tempted to buy this card at the service station but took a pic instead. Much cheaper :-)
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On our way to York for a night

Laura enjoying her Costa moment. Only about 700 calories. I am having a black coffee because that's what real men drink :-)
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Now that's a big Chicken !

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Back in Shropshire for the afternoon

Plenty of eggs to bring home
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Birthday Girl x

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Birthday cup cakes :-)

Went round to Paul and Sue's tonight for a lovely meal. Sue surprised Gill with some birthday cup cakes ( her birthday is Monday).

I was able to consume a few calories tonight after the 3hr walk around Delamere forest with some of the folk from church today ! :-)
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Christelle came to stay

Laura has a French exchange student staying this week. We are having garlic bread and snails for tea tomorrow :-)
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Hard man and two whimps :-)

Great night over in Wem. Arthur White told his story of drug addiction and violence and how 17 yrs ago Jesus turned his life upside down and set him on the road to recovery. Great story
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Passion in Wem :-)

Last night I returned to Wem to speak at an event in their Passion for Life week.

It was great to be back amongst so many friends and it was great to meet Debbie Flood the olympic rower showing off her silver medal in the picture.

Back again tonight to speak at the quiz night.
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Scouts parade.

Yesterday I was the guest speaker at the Allerton district Scouts Own service. It was the last ever as Allerton district is now merging to become South Liverpool District. Not that you will be bothered with the details !

Anyway after the service I lined up alongside the Mayor of Liverpool to take the salute from approx 500 scouts. It was a little weird given that 30 years ago I was one of the scouts who paraded.

Strange experience and very nostalgic.
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Les the Ga Ga at Thursday club.

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