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I want to learn to to ice skate properly. I do have a pair of ice hockey boots – they feel very differently to ice skate boots – I think I should have stayed with them instead.

I’ve not fallen over in a while but don’t know how to stop once I get started. I’ve always enjoyed skating and its a place where I’ve made some of my greatest friends (you know who you are)

When I’ve spoken to people about it they’ve asked if a TV programme has influenced me… I rarely watch judged programmes on TV unless its been on while round a friends place.

Something I enjoyed when I was younger, and even after injury did not put me off for long… my brother caught my finger with the skate (thank goodness the blades were not that sharp otherwise i’d probably be a finger down now)

If it was cheaper, I guess I’d go more often or if I had people to learn with but it usually comes down to cost and its still too much but nice for a change

I sit here at home, writting up on here thinking of what a nice weekend this is. Its very peaceful or so it feels. Apparently we are having heavy rain all weekend but so far its just been a little cloudy but warm.

I’ve got a lot done already – things I thought may take all weekend such as clearing some of the garden but with the rain over the last few days things just came out quick which was nice.

I woke up early for a saturday, just after 9am so not a lazing day too much – maybe because I’m looking after the kittens and know they need to be fed and set free in the house – maybe I just rested well… Either way I was up and got everything sorted before 1pm.

Its been a calm day apart from kittens pestering for constant attention or attacking each other and their reflections.

Now its just after 9pm and I’m wondering what to do. Everyone is out or busy already, I’ve tried TV, Games, music & Dance, and now internet. Finding something to do that doesn’t cost cash seems difficult so its back to music and internet, or music and writing this.

Hope you’ve read the spring harvest parts, I’ve got more to write but still haven’t worked out how to put it into words – it’ll come in time. I had an amazing time there and met loads of people I hope that I will get to know better, anyhow for now… if you see me online say “hi” Thanks

I’ve friends hopefully coming sunday night, staying monday or so and look forward to seeing them again. Its been a while, but it doesn’t seem to matter how long its been – we always enjoy the company and seeing each other.

What to do… Wonder if I have a BBQ…

And so it starts: We are asked what event would we like to be on… think about it: Kids? Main Venue? Particular seminar? I was thinking out it – this was before teams were set out… then remembered “I am here to help” – I decided not to choose and just went where I was wanted. I asked for things that were not particulary youth related as done that every other stewarding time and would like change but would do whatever.

A typical stewarding day for me:

6:30am Up and shower
7:00am Breakfast
7:30am Team Meeting
9:00am The big start – a half hour welcome to the day [non stewarding]
9:30am to 1pm Venues
1pm til 2pm: Lunch
2pm to 4:45pm: Venues
4:45 to 6pm: Dinner
6:00 to 9pm: Venue
9:30pm to 10:40pm: Venue
10:40pm: Finish or go help with others

We were staying in shared accomodation – chalets, with a full bed and heater in room and washing facilities – Nice hot shower. Not like other harvest in a tent… Very different.

Breakfast was my favorite meal of the day: Grapefruit to start, followed by Bacon, Sausages, Fried Egg, Beans and a few other things I think. Cups of tea and fresh orange juice too.

At lunch it was a roast dinner, and tea was a packed lunch. I can honestly say I didn’t really feel like snacking during the day but think that eating more earlier would be more beneficial and easier to burn off each day – could help get my health back to how it was if not better.

I prayed a prayer before coming – asking God to help me to serve and to show me some direction and hopefully make some good new friends along the way… He came through on this one

I went with the attitude of talk to anyone, as if they don’t like you its no loss – I didn’t know them before now. It seemed easy althou hard too – to be able to mix in with groups that came together and break up the clique area – everyone ended up in groups of their own but we also came together well and worked as a Team which was excellent.

The first night was good – we got to enjoy the final night of the last weeks event as part of the event and seeing 4 to 5 thousand people all worshiping together. There was interpretors on stage for signing and people and seats everywhere.

Music, Talk, and prayer were all there. Stories told that helped answer questions. Realisations in self that can not be put into words but an action of somethingness – a meaning within. It made sense and I know it to be right but to explain what… I can not.

I had a good night, and we went to our accomodations. I found it strange that people did tend to settle quickly. Other camps I’ve been on – the first night is when people get to know each other. I had a wonder in different events, but went to bed quite early myself – by about 11.30pm.