Friday, February 27

Elijah Thomas Roff, born 25th Feb, 2009

7'15" and doing well. Neil and Eileen were the Microsoft of the industry but with two boys Sarah and I have just entered the sausage factory market.

Geneology of the name? Eli was a swashbuckling sword wielding Hebrew prophet who sought to abolish idolatory and had it out with the Devil on Mt Carmel, then rode off into the sky on a flaming chariot.... cool.
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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats Joe and Sarah! Can't wait to see some pics xo

11:53 am
Anonymous said...

Congrats guys, fantastic news! Good job picking the jubilant-new-father spiel to pieces there Nick....
Zac

3:41 pm
daniel said...

Nick's observation reminds me of that scene in Spinal Tap where they've just discovered the size of their Stonehenge set.

5:05 pm
Newcastle Roffs said...

Congratulations Sarah, Joe and Xavier on the birth of Elijah. Well done Sarah. I am a bit concerned about the weight/height issue though. Back in my day when I went to school, there were 16 ounces in a pound. According to the younger generation who have commented, there seems to be the opinion that there are 14 ounces in a pound. Even the "TROY" weight scaling which is used to measure precious metals assumes 12 ounces in a pound. Hmmmm! Imperial measurements are really gone. Love the name. Best wishes from Stuart and Marianne

7:21 pm
Newcastle Roffs said...

Congratulations Sarah, Joe and Xavier on the birth of Elijah. Well done Sarah. I am a bit concerned about the weight/height issue though. Back in my day when I went to school, there were 16 ounces in a pound. According to the younger generation who have commented, there seems to be the opinion that there are 14 ounces in a pound. Even the "TROY" weight scaling which is used to measure precious metals assumes 12 ounces in a pound. Hmmmm! Imperial measurements are really gone. Love the name. Best wishes from Stuart and Marianne

7:22 pm
grant said...

Nick's previous message in no way reflects the opinion of the Melbourne Roffs. There are, in fact, 16 ounces in the pound and Elijah is an excellent name, even if no government agency, school or financial institution will ever be able to spell it correctly the first time. Congrats, Joe and Sarah. Don't take any notice of Nick and post a picture as soon as possible.

9:08 pm
Adam said...

nice work. you a breeeding an army!

11:01 am
WA ROFF's said...

Sensational news and all the incumbent and far away WA contingent send their best wishes to Sarah, Joe and X man.
The Uncles are happy he has been named after the actor who played 'the Ugly' in THAT classic western, and not the dwarf from middle earth!!
All the best.

2:59 pm
damian said...

Hardiest congrats Joe and Sarah and welcome Elijah. To celebrate all Roffs should read 1 Kings 17 - 18. It is a ripping yarn with Villians like Jezebel and the priests of Baal. The hero is Elijah who not only wins the day but purposely makes it as hard as possible to do so. Seriously, it is a great story.

Watched the Brumbies v Farce last night, Joe you may need to come back in the 5/8 role.

7:53 am
Jake said...

Damio, I celebrated and read 1 Kings 17-18. I also rejoice in the birth of Xavier's brother - I am a bit worried though, that if he follows his namesake in the bible, he may not be the most forgiving kid at pre-school, as the LORD'S prophet decided to slaughter 450 false prophets instead of showing them a little lattitude.

'Eli' is such a cool name though that I already see him as a little rock star and I'm keen as to meet him.

Damio, I watched the 'Force' as well - I'm wondering how a brumbies team who dominates the scrum and has the likes of Mortlock, Rathbone and Ashley cooper in the backline does not slaughter (elijah style) the opposition - You may be right about the 5/8 call.

10:45 pm
Adam said...

Photos Joe!

12:18 am

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