Running for Jacob.

A few months ago friends of mine lost someone very dear to them. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jake but know from the memories he's left with the people I know that he was one hell of a guy. There is now an amazing scholarship in his name and one beautiful woman is running her heart out to raise awareness and funding for the cause.

'The Jacob Beck-Jaffurs Memorial Scholarship has been established in recognition of Jacobs life, and his vision for equality of opportunity for young people. This fund will be used to support students from low decile schools and ensure they get the chances he considered himself fortunate to have had.'

 Laura is writing a lovely blog about her journey toward the Auckland City Marathon and is now calling for support and runners to join her. I cannot imagine running 42km even in my dreams, she's one hell of a lady too. Have a look at her blog here and help get the word out!


Go Laura!

Intrepid - Friends Foreverest

I just entered Rosemary and myself into Intrepid Travel's Friends Foreverest competition to go together to Everest Base Camp. Oh how I'd like to go, something I might not ever do if I didn't have this opportunity. So if you have a free second, please spread the word and vote for us, or enter yourself. Ya gotsa be in to win! We are team 'Foreverest Young' and this is the picture to look for!

Thanks y'all. The link is this - Intrepid - Friends Foreverest

Kendoll.

In 19 minutes it's my very dear friend Kendal's birthday.

 'She's crazy, and just when you think you've reached the bottom of her craziness, there's a crazy underground garage.'

Misty Lang.

The most lovely Misty Lang approached me at the Auckland Art and Craft Market, about selling my 'Little Golden Book' necklaces in her store. As of today, they are there! amongst a hell of a good range of other nicenesses.

Have looky if you're in Newmarket sometime soon, 7 Remuera Rd.

I've got knits.

My flatmate held a 'stitch 'n bitch' night last night at our place. She's a particularly good tutor and I'm rather pleased with my progress. A+ student me thinks!

Awesome people hanging out together.

Have you seen this tumblr. Pretty grand if you ask me and so far it goes on for a brilliant 16 pages. Here's a selection of my favourite newbies that I hope gets you hooked like me.

Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson.

 

Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Warren G. Harding, and Harvey Firestone.

 

Salvador Dalí, Moreno Villa, Luis Buñuel, García Lorca, and Jose Antonio Rubio Sacristán.

Queen and Diego Maradona.

 

A young Bill Clinton meeting John F. Kennedy.

Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett.

 

Hunter S. Thompson, John Cusack and Johnny Depp riding around with a blow-up doll.

Princess Chelsea - The Cigarette Duet

I quite like this silly song.