Roff report

Hi Adam

how are you? I've finally got around to taking a look at the blog. I'm not sure how to post? can you send instructions?

Lou

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Hi Lou,

Whatever you send to adamantly.roff@blogger.com goes on the Roff Report as a post. If you include an attachment it will show up as an image. The instructions are on the right hand side of the blog if you forget. Just don't forget to write your name at the end.

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Vale Paul Doohan

Regretfully I have to report that Cathie's Dad, Paul Doohan, passed away Thursday 23 October. He died peacefully and surrounded by his close family. While his passing was expected, it is painful for the family. The funeral will be at 10am on Thursday 30 October at St Josephs Church The Junction. I am happy to represent the Roff family and pass on our respects.

Paul was always good to me, propped up many of my character cars with timely major repairs and was a wonderful "poobah" to Andrew and Rowan. In his final weeks Cathie and he grew much closer. Like many of his generation he was upright, independent and resourceful and provided a solid and protective life for his family.

If there really are chariots in heaven, I'm sure Paul will have some suggestions to make them run sweeter.

Love

Ash

some more Marcus/Samuel pics...

love from Kate

Introducing...

While this little one doesn't have quite the pedigree of Evie, I am very proud to announce the arrival of Marcus Xavier Powers.

He was born 6am on October 18th, at 52cm and 3.6kgs (7pound 15oz), and is doing well. He looks a lot like Samuel, who is so far relishing the role of big brother.

Joe and I (despite being shocked that the human race hasn't come up with a less traumatic way to produce children) are also doing well and are very grateful for all the family support and well wishes!

Hope we can introduce you to him in person soon,

love from Kate and Joe

Welcome to the family, Evie.

We're having a bad run with losing some of our closest and dearest relatives so here's a good news story - welcome to our new standard Schnauser puppy! We have been waiting for some time to hear from the breeders and finally we received the call to come and pick up the successor to the Guardian of the Eastern Dark. At 8 weeks old she seems to have the right attitude to taking on this great responsibility, with very sharp teeth to match.

After much debate we have named her Evangelion, with a nod to Aunty Betty Seage (Eva) and Andrew and Rowan's favourite Japanese cartoon, Neon Genesis Evangelion. It's Evie for short

Evie has lots of character and very good breeding, her father has been the national champion in Canada, USA and NZ and Supreme Champion in Australia, Unfortunately she is blithe to this pedigree and prefers to eat possum poo!

Ash and Cathie