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50th Birthday Preview

I did not intend to leave such a big gap in my blog. I have been quite unwell since before the New Year with a chest infection. It is almost clear now, but it did slow me up a little.

I have made no progress in Version two of this site. It has taken a bit of a back seat for some time. I hope to start work on this again soon. It will not use frames and be more flexible, along with improved photo albums.

Jeep's pregnancy is moving along well and just entering her final trimester. The sex of the baby is unknown and this will be an exciting surprise to us when it arrives.

My Mum and Aunt Eve are coming over from Spain to be with us when the baby is due. This will be a welcome relief for us both, as PJ can be a handful at times.

Plans are underway for my 50th birthday celebrations in July of this year. Invites have gone out and replies have started to come in. It is planned to be an afternoon fun event, with the children in mind. Hopefully, there will be something for everyone. It should be a great summer social. I am looking forward to sharing this event will all my friends. If I have left anyone out who wants to attend then please drop me a line.

Evans Genealogy

I have added another page to my Genealogy link.

I need some help to confirm a possible link I have found between my Abraham Evans married in Skilgate in 1783, with an Abraham Evans baptised 30 miles away in Churchstanton on 25 Feb 1753 which would make my Abraham about 30 years old when he married.

Is this him?

Second Scan

Today we went to Nobles Hospital for Jeeps's second scan. The baby is now 20 weeks and 5 days old. The scan was much clearer and the baby was certainly more active during the scan, and everything is progressing well for the baby.

The sex of the child is still unknown, as it is hospital policy not to speculate based on scans. The only way we can find this out is to travel off the island. As this is unlikely, the sex will not be known until birth. So that will be a nice surprise for us.

The photo of the scan can be seen in the New Baby Album. I have also added a link on the menu to New Baby Photos for quick access.

Quake Devastation

We woke up on Christmas morning to a light dusting of snow. Does that count as a white Christmas?

This Christmas joy has been somewhat dampened by the devastation in SE Asia caused by the tsunami as a result of a massive subterranean earthquake off northern Sumatra.

Though many Thais have been effected we are not aware of any impact upon Jeep's family.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to all those from all nations who have been effected by this shocking chain of events.

Merry Christmas

Greetings to friends and family.

To help as feel that much nearer to you all, I have added an temporary link - "Christmas Webcam".

I will leave this webcam running live throughout Christmas whilst we are at home. If the pictures are not changing then the computer has been switched off. I will leave it running all through the day on Christmas Day. You may see us enjoying our day.

If you catch us early enough about 10 o'clock Christmas morning you may catch a glimpse of PJ opening his presents.

Have a wonderful Christmas. Love to you all, from Paul, Jeep and PJ.

Evans Genealogy

I have today updated my Evans genealogy online, to include information about Robert Evans bapt. 1785.

My Cousins in Niagara, Canada - Elizabeth and Sherry, kindly supplied this information to me.

As can be seen, Robert served with the British 82nd Regiment, 1st Battalion from 1808 until 1815. He fought at Lundy's Lane, Niagara, Canada in 1814.

It is in the Niagara area that he settled and his descendants now live.

Christmas Parties

Its that time of year again.

On Friday I joined my colleagues from the I.T. Department for our annual evening out. This year we descended on "Chillies", an Indian restaurant in Douglas. The food was great and a boisterous time was had by all. Few of us, myself included, could drink much as we'd eaten a heap of food there was room for little else! Groan!! A successful evening for all I think.

On Sunday it was the turn of the children. The Company Children's Christmas party this year was held at the Hilton Hotel in Douglas. PJ thoroughly enjoyed himself. He didn't pay much attention to the entertainers, but that didn't stop him from having fun. He got a huge box of Duplo bricks from Santa. So he went home happy.

First Scan

Jeep visited the hospital today for her first scan. The new baby is growing well and has been aged as 15 weeks and 4 days. It was exciting watching this scan as I missed the experience the first time around with PJ.

The photo of the scan can be seen in the 2004 Family Album.

Family Albums

I have amended the style layout for these albums now. This has removed the distortions and made the images clearer as to what is an album and what is a photo.

I have also added some additional photos from when my Mum and Eve visited in September and from when my sister Penny and her husband Robert visited in October.

First Snow

We had the first snow of this winter last weekend. It snowed on Friday, falling at sea level. It didn't lie, but it did cover Snaefell Mountain and high fells down to about 1,500 feet.

Saturday was a crisp clear day and visibility was excellent. The snow-covered mountains of Cumbria could clearly be seen from my home in Ramsey.

Sunday it rained and the snow was gone!

Wedding Wells

Today Pam and Andy are tying the knot.

Regrettably we could not be with them for this wonderful event.

We hope that everyday will be a special day for them, and that they always have smooth sailing, blue skies and beautiful sunsets.

Birthday Celebrations

Congratulations to Paul Castle. The BIG 50 today!

I hope you enjoy today and that you have a great weekend.

Good Luck for the future Paul.

Hello World

This is my proverbial 'Hello World' blog.

I will keep everyone updated with what is happening in my world and on our website.

PaulE