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воскресенье, сентября 17, 2006
Spring Rains
The weather is turning balmy - one last spurt of cold and that it! But oh, what a bout of cold it is. Gale strength storm system over this last week, plunging the thermometer to a wintry 10 degs, when it was a beautiful 25 degs the week earlier.
Been a quiet last few weeks, mostly in the labs. However, then end of August was marked by a quick weekend get-away up in balmy Townsville, QLD. The main deal was to meet Benny, a dear friend of mine... amazing chap, tremendously gifted, humble and used of God on platforms (literally) closed to the Gospel.
We got to minister together in 2 churches and met loads of his friends. Warm loving people - wholesome families who love Jesus and stand bright and salty. Talented, gifted kids weaned on truth. Was nicely warmed that pockets of solid family and wholesome outlooks still is found in the heartland of the nation. Even thought its a mere 3% of believers... (compare with 14% in spore). The nicest bit about meeting these folk in townsville is how the believers (5000 out of 150,000), will come together and work in unity for a weeklong Christmas presentation, a highlight of the town called "Stable on the Strand", a christmas celebration for the whole town (yes, real camels included!!). With amazing professionalism (my jaws totally dropped watching the DVD of their previous years!) and one clearly sees their heart and unity and joy. Not preachy stuff. Just being real and FUN.
Anyhoo, so we got to meet more believers, meals with pastors and families (real WHOLESOME aussie homecooked meals), did some jamming, chat chat chat, and bugged Benny during his recording appointment. Really blessed. =)
pix to be added eventually.
Mmm this last week had a friend's wedding (AC classmate), and some church friends visiting. More to report later. Research is moving. Tired. Due for a conference presenation end Nov. Not much data to present yet. My proff is sorta egging me to submit a conference paper for the BIG conference in Madrid next year. Lets see how it goes. Stressed. Sept is such a busy time. I need to breath. Grouse grouse grouse... But i'm glad for it. Sorta.
The weather is turning balmy - one last spurt of cold and that it! But oh, what a bout of cold it is. Gale strength storm system over this last week, plunging the thermometer to a wintry 10 degs, when it was a beautiful 25 degs the week earlier.
Been a quiet last few weeks, mostly in the labs. However, then end of August was marked by a quick weekend get-away up in balmy Townsville, QLD. The main deal was to meet Benny, a dear friend of mine... amazing chap, tremendously gifted, humble and used of God on platforms (literally) closed to the Gospel.
We got to minister together in 2 churches and met loads of his friends. Warm loving people - wholesome families who love Jesus and stand bright and salty. Talented, gifted kids weaned on truth. Was nicely warmed that pockets of solid family and wholesome outlooks still is found in the heartland of the nation. Even thought its a mere 3% of believers... (compare with 14% in spore). The nicest bit about meeting these folk in townsville is how the believers (5000 out of 150,000), will come together and work in unity for a weeklong Christmas presentation, a highlight of the town called "Stable on the Strand", a christmas celebration for the whole town (yes, real camels included!!). With amazing professionalism (my jaws totally dropped watching the DVD of their previous years!) and one clearly sees their heart and unity and joy. Not preachy stuff. Just being real and FUN.
Anyhoo, so we got to meet more believers, meals with pastors and families (real WHOLESOME aussie homecooked meals), did some jamming, chat chat chat, and bugged Benny during his recording appointment. Really blessed. =)
pix to be added eventually.
Mmm this last week had a friend's wedding (AC classmate), and some church friends visiting. More to report later. Research is moving. Tired. Due for a conference presenation end Nov. Not much data to present yet. My proff is sorta egging me to submit a conference paper for the BIG conference in Madrid next year. Lets see how it goes. Stressed. Sept is such a busy time. I need to breath. Grouse grouse grouse... But i'm glad for it. Sorta.
