Franks New Uniform

Today Frank came home in a new uniform, wearing make up!! No, he's not suddenly got a new hobby, he got given his greens and they all put on camoflauge make up and played evasion (hide and seek) in the park. Sorry about the pictures, i took them on my phone and then my computer wouldnt let me rotate them.

New Car

As you all know, my pride and joy the Nissan Micra has just died. It has failed its MOT. I am getting a second hand '02 Daewoo Matiz on Monday. It is blue and it has power steering!! It also has a cd player which the girls arent too pleased about as i will probably be playing status quo. It has got proper air conditioning rather than natural air conditioning, which may turn out to be a little warmer.

Flying

Today i went flying in a Grob Tutor. The number of the plane was G-BYWP. the other plane that our squadron used today was numbered G-BYWV. My instructor was called mike and he talked a lot and pointed out loads of senery. My logged time was 45 minutes but i was not in the air that long. when i was escorted to the plane by the ground crew i had to climb up onto the wing only stepping on a thin grey strip. The ground crew put some cushions on the seat. Once in the plane he pushed the canapy so that it was almost shut. The pilot reved the engine up to full and back to idle then he taxied to the furthest runway and parked up with the parking brake on. Then he showed me the main instruments and set up the GPS. Then because we were the first ones out in that plane we waited for the oil temperature to rise to the right temperature. Then he checked the other gauges and tested the flaps. After that he put flaps on for take off and taxied onto the runway. He then took off into strong winds. He flew us to the left when ATC told us to use runway 06 on landing. he then turned us round and told me to gently hold the stick and he went through controlling the aircraft. Then he said you have control. So i flew to York Then he took over and flew around York then back to Church Fenton.

Yet another Birthday

Hello again, in a busy week we come to the next 'big' day. Friday sees Frank celebrating his 14th birthday. News just in - Frank went to ATC tonight and has been promoted to 1st class cadet. He has also been invited to go for his first days flying on 1st August, REMEMBER - DUCK AND COVER. He has used a flight simulator on his computer, and he delights in trying to nose dive into the ground!

Louise's news and more

Guess what. Our little girl isn't a girl anymore. She's now officially an adult. On Sunday she turned eighteen, and we celebrated by having a family day out to Redcar and Saltburn (her choice in case you're wondering). Louise has also started a new job! She has got a job as a junior developer with Cubik. Watch out Bill Gates!

Frank is also really enjoying his new life in the ATC and at last we have managed to get a couple of photos of him in his dress uniform, he'll hate me for these I know, but who cares.

Vicky, having finished her GCSEs is currently enjoying an eleven week holiday, some days she even manages to get out of bed before two o'clock ( in the afternoon that is). She does get up for her sandwich shop job on a Saturday though, the shock of getting up before eight o'clock nearly kills her !

Julie and George's Wedding

On 2nd June we went to Julie and George's Wedding. I have been meaning to make a post about it for a while but i keep forgetting. It was a beautiful day, it was so sunny that they had to take the wedding pictures inside. Between the wedding and the reception we went to Uncle John and Aunty Norma's house and sat in the garden in the sun. The reception was brilliant, good music and good food and as Vicky will tell you, good drinks aswell. I will upload some more pictures later because these are only the pictures that Vicky has on her myspace.

New Car

We havent posted on here for ages so Vicky said we needed to do a post.

So what has happened recently.....?

Well on Friday we got a NEW CAR!!!!!! A brand new silver Renault Grand Scenic. Just slightly better than the old car : ) Mum and Dad are fighting for Chauffeur duties at the moment, I dont think it will be long before we have to get the bus again.

And....What a shock.... Vicky has a JOB!!!! She now works in a sandwich shop in Wortley (next to Matalan). So if you want food poisoning you know where to go (only joking....she only does the washing up).

What else....?

Frank got his uniform for Air Training Corps. He looks quite smart, I wonder how long for? He seems to be doing a good job of polishing his shoes, size 7!! Bigger than mine!!

On friday i passed my final Oracle exam, which means i have finished my Java course as well as my SQL course, just got my SQL certification left to do now.

Vicky got awards for being the best person in her english and ICT classes (what a pity the rest of her class didnt turn up).

It's a busy couple of months coming up with all three of us kids doing exams, Not long til summer though.

Getting ready for a nice Roast Beef dinner tonight, courtesy of Dad (makes a change from me cooking haha).

Thats all folks

Louise and Vicky

Easter! =]

Hi Y'all! =]

Just Thought I'd Post A Random Blog Under Instructions From Lou....Seen As Noone Else Seems To Bother! We've Got To Get Rid Of The Franks Home Blog....I Think Everyone Can Tell He's Home By Now!

Thanks Very Muchly For The Easter Eggs Everyone...I Think Lou Wants To Say Thanks As Well!

=]

Vicky xx

Frank's Home

Frank came home this afternoon and is already lording it up. His homecoming was delayed until he could eat without vomitting and also get out of bed and walk. The first he managed at lunchtime, the second took a bit longer. Hey, come on, he is a teenager, Vicky always has problems getting out of bed! The consultant was very happy with the surgery and has even offered Frank a video of his own operation! Maybe I should post the gory bits on the blog when we get it! The good news from Franks point of view is that he's got the rest of the week off school, and also can't do PE or games for a month.

Frank's kidneys

Frank was lying in bed half asleep as he had just had a dose of morphene and was feeling a little sick because of this. Afer about half an hour he perked up a little. Apparrently he had waited for his sisters and mum to visit which was nice. Hopefully he will be home tomorrow sometime if he is eating without feeling ill.

Frank's kidneys

Frank is out of theatre and is in the recovery room. Will let you know more later.

Frank's kidneys

As most are aware Frank went into hospital on Sunday 4h March. I have just heard that he has gone into surgery and it will be about 4 to 5 hours before he is out.

Girls Day Out

While the boys were out, us girlies decided to go out too!

Where did we want to go? Matalan.
Where did we go? Otley, Pateley Bridge & Harrogate.

A great day out with a fun picnic at Pateley Bridge. 60 Miles travelled, lots of uphill at 20mph, much to the dismay of the Mercedes behind!

And finally, at the end of the day (well I say end of the day, it was 2pm), a trip to matalan, even if we didn't buy anything!

Air training corps update

I went down to the atc on Monday and got signed up. We learned some basic drill. Then we got some forms to get my dad to sign. We meet twice weekly on Monday and Thursday. I am in C flight.

Air Training Corps

I went to the air training corps tonight and watched the presentation. After this we had a look round the building (it's changed a lot since you were there Uncle Alan). They told us we couldn't join tonight, but had to go away and think about it, and return Monday if we wished to join. No fear - I'll be there for definite - can't wait.

Louise's First Blog

I just wanted to check if it would let me post under my own name. Also, guess who is 49!!! on saturday!!!!!!! :P

Frank's kidneys

For any of you out there who don't yet know, Frank has been given an appointment for his op. He goes into St. James' Hospital on Sunday 4th March and hopefully has his operation 1st thing Monday. He's having the cystic kidney removed by keyhole surgery, and hopefully will be back out Monday evening/Tuesday morning. Meanwhile this Thursday (1st Feb) he's going to the Air Training Corps to see about enrolling. I don't know how we'll cope if he gets even more bossy!