Upon arriving at the New Brunswick/Quebec border we decided that both pictures and a pee break were needed (though not necessarily in that order). As we crawled out of the car, who should we see but Ron Nickerson! It's a small world!Saturday, June 21, 2008
It's a Small World
Upon arriving at the New Brunswick/Quebec border we decided that both pictures and a pee break were needed (though not necessarily in that order). As we crawled out of the car, who should we see but Ron Nickerson! It's a small world!
Quebec Trip - The Drive
One blustery weekend in May, Audrey, Tim, and I decided to head up to Old Quebec for a quick little vacation. We would stay in Chateau Frontenac (thanks to Audrey's connections!), explore the old city, and maybe even take in a tour or two.
We left Moncton Thursday morning around 5am (give or take...) with Audrey and I taking in the sights (of our eyelids) and Tim shouldering the brunt of the driving. I'm sure that there were interesting sights and events during the first 4 hours of the trip but I was asleep so I can't tell you about them. Eventually, Audrey and I woke up in time to enjoy being almost run off the road by a house and the road rage of a transport driver. This was our first indication that our trip was going to be one to remember! Luckily, we survived both incidents and managed to arrive safe and sound at the New Brunswick/Quebec border.
As the trip progressed, I came up with an ingenius way to drink my pop without actually having to pick up the can! As you can see, all you need to do is find a ridiculously long piece of licorice, bite off both ends, insert one end into the can, and VOILA! you have a straw! Of course, it didn't work all that well, but that's just a minor detail!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
It's been a long time!
It's been a long time since we've updated, at great fault of my own.
In a vain attempt to avoid school work, I'm finding the time to post now though :)
So, whats new in our lives? Not a terrible amount- here are some highlights though:
We are now the proud owners of a Wii. And unfortunately
(for my schoolwork) this thing is even more fun than we anticipated. Mom and Dad came up last weekend and played with it a bit - they got pretty stinking good at Wii bowling. However my favorite part of the whole ordeal is the "virtual console" where you can purchase older games to play on the Wii - for example, for $5 I now have Super Mario Brothers 3. A good time had by all.
In all it's wisdom, ABU has dropped Greek from it's course offerings, leaving poor Biblical Studies students like myself completely in a bind. When I asked the registrar's office what I should do, my options were to wait until 2011 or (direct quote) "If you want to take Greek so bad, take it through Briercrest." Seeing as I'll pay over $20 000 to ABU for their degree, I don't care for that answer.
In a vain attempt to avoid school work, I'm finding the time to post now though :)
So, whats new in our lives? Not a terrible amount- here are some highlights though:
We are now the proud owners of a Wii. And unfortunately
(for my schoolwork) this thing is even more fun than we anticipated. Mom and Dad came up last weekend and played with it a bit - they got pretty stinking good at Wii bowling. However my favorite part of the whole ordeal is the "virtual console" where you can purchase older games to play on the Wii - for example, for $5 I now have Super Mario Brothers 3. A good time had by all.Speaking of Mom and Dad, in about 36 hours they will be on their way to Mexico for a couple days. While I work on school. Bah, I can't wait to be done school... next year... theoretically, at least.
In all it's wisdom, ABU has dropped Greek from it's course offerings, leaving poor Biblical Studies students like myself completely in a bind. When I asked the registrar's office what I should do, my options were to wait until 2011 or (direct quote) "If you want to take Greek so bad, take it through Briercrest." Seeing as I'll pay over $20 000 to ABU for their degree, I don't care for that answer.And, in a very sad turn of events, as of January 31st, Blessings Moncton (along with many other
stores) will be closing. Due to some *sloppy accounting* on the part of the previous ownership of the chain, an insurmountable debt had arisen, and many of the stores were forced to close or become privatized. It saddens me to know this had to happen this way, Mark Hutchinson, the CEO and Alton, the Moncton store manager are both excellent men with chasing the Lord's desires close to their hearts. It is very sad to see something that I've been a part of, off and on, volunteer and paid, close, however God is in control, and he promises to use ALL things to his glory.
Anyway, the textbook 3 inches from my leg is dying to be read. And I'll be dying as I read it.
stores) will be closing. Due to some *sloppy accounting* on the part of the previous ownership of the chain, an insurmountable debt had arisen, and many of the stores were forced to close or become privatized. It saddens me to know this had to happen this way, Mark Hutchinson, the CEO and Alton, the Moncton store manager are both excellent men with chasing the Lord's desires close to their hearts. It is very sad to see something that I've been a part of, off and on, volunteer and paid, close, however God is in control, and he promises to use ALL things to his glory.Anyway, the textbook 3 inches from my leg is dying to be read. And I'll be dying as I read it.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Thoughts on Christmas
After a couple near misses involving my hips and crazy people with carts at superstore, almost being bludgeoned at Costco and a eerily quiet visit to Shoppers, I am happy to report, that, I, Timothy Carruthers have completed my shopping. Good times.
What did I buy? Check back later for the next edition of the blog and I'll tell you then.
However today, I paused for a moment to eat a Poutine at the cafeteria at Costco (BTW, this is worthy of a blog entry of itself... if you want to eat a meal with so much fat that you can feel your heart slow, go for the poutine at Costco. But goodness, it is worth it!) and watched people scurry about with this and that, people were arguing and rushing. Employees being paid far too little to endure far too much from the idiotic masses we call the general public.
I sat behind the store manager and noticed that he was doing the same thing as well, sipping a coffee seemingly deep in thought. As my heart slowed from the cholesterol, my mind sluggishly awoke and I really thought about the insanity of this season.
As believers, we follow the example of Christ and his teachings. Yet as North Americans, we gather wealth and goodies for our own well being and enjoyment. I really am starting to wonder if there is a gap here that needs to be addressed. Particularly this time of year. Don't get me wrong - I love gifts and I love giving them to my friends and family. And I will this year; I have no plans to take a Martyr's stance against the holidays...
I spent some time looking through the World Vision gift catalogue today; it is a fantastic idea. Instead of giving gifts to loved ones, make a donation that will be used to buy a chicken or school supplies or medicine for a developing nation, and do it in the name of someone else. Check it out www.worldvision.ca.
Instead of reciting the traditional passages, this Christmas I am really reflecting on the words of Luke 6: "...and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back."
Just some thoughts. This Christmas, instead of giving to those who already have, try to give to someone who needs. And, overall, have a Merry Christmas.
Tim
What did I buy? Check back later for the next edition of the blog and I'll tell you then.
However today, I paused for a moment to eat a Poutine at the cafeteria at Costco (BTW, this is worthy of a blog entry of itself... if you want to eat a meal with so much fat that you can feel your heart slow, go for the poutine at Costco. But goodness, it is worth it!) and watched people scurry about with this and that, people were arguing and rushing. Employees being paid far too little to endure far too much from the idiotic masses we call the general public.
I sat behind the store manager and noticed that he was doing the same thing as well, sipping a coffee seemingly deep in thought. As my heart slowed from the cholesterol, my mind sluggishly awoke and I really thought about the insanity of this season.
As believers, we follow the example of Christ and his teachings. Yet as North Americans, we gather wealth and goodies for our own well being and enjoyment. I really am starting to wonder if there is a gap here that needs to be addressed. Particularly this time of year. Don't get me wrong - I love gifts and I love giving them to my friends and family. And I will this year; I have no plans to take a Martyr's stance against the holidays...
I spent some time looking through the World Vision gift catalogue today; it is a fantastic idea. Instead of giving gifts to loved ones, make a donation that will be used to buy a chicken or school supplies or medicine for a developing nation, and do it in the name of someone else. Check it out www.worldvision.ca.
Instead of reciting the traditional passages, this Christmas I am really reflecting on the words of Luke 6: "...and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back."
Just some thoughts. This Christmas, instead of giving to those who already have, try to give to someone who needs. And, overall, have a Merry Christmas.
Tim
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Latest music find
So, occasionally I find new music that I like. Sometimes this is a very precise process, sometimes this is by chance. I happened to come into a CD called "Fee" the other day. Turns out, this guy is good. Check it out.
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