Matilda and the boys

Matilda finished her school year with a violin performance with her mates in the Grade 1 quartet. From no violinists last year our school now has five! Matilda has been coming along really well though we suspect in the long term that fiddling might suit her personality better than orchestral playing.

Dave publishes his first book

A major goal for Dave this year was to get a book out. So, being deadline driven, he managed to do it with a handful of weeks to go. Nevertheless, the book now exists and he is very proud of it. You can find out more about it here. And look out for more to come - this stuff is addictive! 

Palmer Family Bulletin

News of the Palmers? Gwen and Chris had a baby girl called Maggie Joan Olive Teasdale on 8th April. They are now living in Rosebery. Ruth and Leigh were married in May. Rosie and Matilda were flowergirls. (You can see some photos here). They are due to have a baby in March 2006. Frank continues to run "Alabama". Tony is in good health. He went on a 3 week trip to Canada in June, the highlight being the Calgary Stampede".