Thursday 31 July 2008

Hello one and all. Coelacanth ? Hmmmm
It seems Elizabeth swan was succesful in becoming a member and can now make posts.
I do not know how to tell the truth.
But if you go to http://blogger.com/post-create
and put in your name and emall address or try mine 'scottydog'
anyway. It seems difficult
Kind of trial and error
These things are never simple
2 days to go to the big event
There have been two cancellations.
It seems something more important cropped up for them

see you there!!

Wednesday 30 July 2008

Blogger will send you an invitation to join this blog. This means you can make your own posts to
"English Rose".
You can upload picures also if you wish.
You will have to make a Google account first.
This does not cost you anything and it means you can make your own blog or get another email address with google if you like.
You can do it all in Japanese if you want to .
This blog is for everyone. Not just me. I made it so you could communicate in English with each other. Why not give it a try?!!!

The BBQ:
Most of the arrangements have been made.
Jeff, Ben, Ralph and family and probably Steve
Akiko, Kie and family, Tomoko and daughter, Kumiko, Kaori and husband,My wife will attend.
It will start about 5:00. Beef and Veg,Salad, Smoked pork, Yakisoba, Onigiri, Beer , Chu Hi Umeshu ,soft drinks are on the menu.
There will be fireworks and Hit The Watermelon .(and possibly bingo)and mosquito coils!!
A lot of fun is guaranteed!!!

Saturday 26 July 2008


Keswick Garden


Last Monday. "Seaurchin" and I went to Suntory Hall to Elizabeth Swan's concert.
We had seats on the 7th row. I was surprised how many people I had seen before.
There were at least 5 ex-Nova people.
Anyway. The choir were very good and looked and sounded impressive.
But E S didn't wave at us!!!
It was a bit above my head, to tell the truth, but it was a good experience for me.
They put a lot of hard work into it and must have practised hard for it.
Seaurchin had to speak English all day! I'm sure she became tired!!! Maybe she has got someside effects from it!

Friday 25 July 2008

THE BBQ


HOW TO GET THERE

Sunday 20 July 2008

THE SUMMER EVENT!!!

The event of the year is being arranged for your total entertainment.
Why not cool down with a "cold one" or get re-aquainted with your old friends from
Nova Odawara?
The place is The Hanging Garden of Kie-lon. Famous in this area for exotic plants and rare wild life.And a good place for a "barby"
It is situated 200 metres past Sontoku Kinnenkan on the right. (In Kayama of course)
Next to a hairdressers.You can park a car there.
For those coming by train, it is situated about 7 minutes from Kayama Station. If you call, someone will come and get you (probably me)
Star attractions:
Ben
Ralph
Jeff
Fireworks (Don't expect too much)
Bingo ( errr Don't expect too much again)
Cold beer (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!)And other beverages
Beef
Salad
Baked potatoes
Starts around 5:00 on Sunday August 3rd (whatever the weather)
See you there
Nick
PS
If Midori and Eri Eri happen to read this. You ARE invited!!!!