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DOG EAT DOG Tuesday, October 31, 2006  here's my go at a pumpkin for the 'hello Ian' festival. seems like a good time to be silly and wear fancy dress (i'm gonna be a cowboy). glad it's lost its real (evil) meaning and got commercialised (just like xmas)! posted by Ant | 4:51 PM | BOYZ ONLY! Thursday, October 26, 2006 sorry grrlz, this ain't fer the likes'o'ye! this is fer the lads, eye! next tuesday night 31st oct (yeah it's halloween or whatever so you can come dressed stupid if you so fancy. i flippin' will be) i'll be at the devonshire cat from 8pm 'whetting' the baby's head. please can you either email me, text me or comment here to let me know you're coming. it should be fun (we can even smoke cigars if one fancies, whilst the law allows) and we can hunt some evil creatures on the way home :) posted by Ant | 2:12 PM | more pics of Alex Wednesday, October 25, 2006        
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ALEXANDER LUKE CLIFFORD Tuesday, October 24, 2006 he's here! will tell all when i get a chance. Alex was born in hospital (after Caroline arrived in an ambulance!) after a VERY long labour. everything is fine - yay! here are some pics... don't worry about him looking grey - it was because Caroline pushed him out so fast, right at the end (and after 26 hours of contractions, so would you)!     
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LONG LABOURIOUS LABOUR (like the government) Monday, October 23, 2006 it's really going on! comes and goes, comes and goes. *sigh* we're expecting that the birth will be some time tonight as this is when the other two were born. will update when there's news! posted by Ant | 6:04 PM | i'm off work, the kids are at the robinson's and caroline's in labour! watch this space :) posted by Ant | 9:42 AM | THE GRUMPALO! Sunday, October 15, 2006 those of you with young kiddies will almost certainly know The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson as one of the best bed-time stories around (please don't sue me for this Julia - think of it as a tribute!). there was a little grumpiness in our house yesterday and somebody got called 'The Grumpalo'! this gave me an idea. if you don't know the book this won't be as fun to read but i hope you enjoy it anyway. The Grumpalo A Mum took a stroll through her house one day. She came across dog, who had got in the way. "The food's nearly ready, it's time for your tea. You'll really enjoy it, I'm sure you'll agree!" "I've just lost my appetite, Mum, so no – I don't want to eat near a Grumpalo." "A Grumpalo? What's a Grumpalo?" "A Grumpalo! Why, didn't you know? He's a terrible moaner who lives in this place. With a terrible frown on his terrible face.” "Where did you see him last?" "Here, in this room, And he's looking for you to dispel all his gloom." "Dispel his gloom! I'm off!" Mum said. "We must have a chat," and away she sped. "Silly old Mum! Doesn't she know, There's no such thing as a Grumpalo?" On went Mum through the house that day. She came across baby, who got in the way. "The food's nearly ready, it's time for your tea. You'll really enjoy it, I'm sure you'll agree!" "I've just lost my appetite, Mum, so no – I don't want to eat near a Grumpalo." "A Grumpalo? Same as dog saw before?" "Yes a Grumpalo! Someone you can't ignore. He has daggers for eyes, and is baring his teeth, And is probably brooding resentment beneath." "Where did you see him last?" "Here, near my toys, And stamping and screaming and making a noise." "Making a noise! He's so discontent! We really should talk," and away Mum went. "Silly old Mum! Doesn't she know, There's no such thing as a Grumpalo?" On went Mum through the house that day. She came across Dad, who had got in the way. "The food's nearly ready, it's time for your tea. You'll really enjoy it, I'm sure you'll agree!" "I've just lost my appetite, dear, so no – I don't want to eat near a Grumpalo." "A Grumpalo? I am getting frustrated!" "Yes a Grumpalo! It's a shame we're related. His fists are clenched, his mood is black, And at any moment he's sure to attack." "Where did you see him last?" "Here, in the hall, And he tried to force me into starting a brawl." "Starting a brawl! I've had all I can take! I'll stop this at once," and Mum started to shake. "But wait! Silly old me! They think I don't know, There's no such thing as a Grumpal...?" ...OH!" But what is this creature in so much disgrace, With a terrible frown on his terrible face? He has daggers for eyes, and is baring his teeth, And is probably brooding resentment beneath. His fists are clenched, his mood is black, And at any moment he's sure to attack. "Oh help! Oh no! It's a Grumpalo!" "I'm grumpy now!" the Grumpalo said. "I'm leaving the room and I'm going to bed!" "Bed?" said his Mum. "Don't go to bed! You'll soon be hungry for food instead. Just go get some time out and soon you'll find, The grumpiness will be left behind." "I'm off," said the Grumpalo, scouling with wrath. His Mother just sighed and slunk off for a bath. He followed her up then the Grumpalo said, "I hear a voice in the room ahead." "It's Dad," said Mum. "Why, Dad, hello!" Dad took one look at the Grumpalo. "Oh pants!" he said, "Goodbye, darling wife!" And off he clomped to avoid all the strife. "Now Dad's clomped off" said Mum with woe. "Well I don't care!" said the Grumpalo. They walked some more till the Grumpalo said, "I hear a laugh in the room ahead." "It's baby," said Mum. "Why, baby, hello!" Baby took one look at the Grumpalo. "Oh no!" she said, "Goodbye, mummy, dear!" And off she crawled to be nowhere near. "Now baby's crawled off" said Mum with woe. "Whatever." said the Grumpalo. They walked some more till the Grumpalo said, "I hear a woof in the room ahead." "It's dog," said Mum. "Why, dog, hello!" Dog took one look at the Grumpalo. "Oh my!" he said, "Goodbye, you two!" And bounded off 'til out of view. "Well, Grumpalo," said Mum. "Don't stress, But people don't like grumpiness! By now your tummy must be starting to rumble. You could have your tea or continue to grumble. "I could have my tea?" the Grumpalo said, And his grumpy face changed to happy instead. So peacefully lay the now sleeping child. Mum closed her eyes, put her feet up and smiled. posted by Ant | 7:55 AM | HOWDY! Thursday, October 12, 2006  i've been a shoppin' an' i darn got maself a shiney new hat, holster'n'gun - wheeeeeeeee!!! posted by Ant | 7:13 PM | THE U S OF A YAY! Tuesday, October 10, 2006 wowzers! had a great week last week in dallas. missed the family lots and it was pretty tiring. got a cool new cowboy (aussie really) hat and said "NO!" to the cowboy boots just in time (phew)! mall shopping was wicked. i loved it and so did the dowsett! we went to the texas state fair if you were wondering who 'big tex' was on the photos below... all the food was deep fried!!! gonna be involved with a church planting leaders network in europe which is very exciting. glad God's got some surprises for me :) i know this is a whole load of photos but i'm just not a type-kinda-guy.                        
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