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I love kids!
February 28, 2005 9:56 PM
There are some awesome kids at college. I took a couple of pictures of a couple of them today. I've decided that children definately make the best subjects! I am guessing that it could have something to do with a lack of concern for the black metal object that the person infront of them is pointing at them. They are just happy to dribble along in their usual fashion.
Here's a couple of pics I liked.
Child protection concerns keep me from naming this kid, but I can confirm that when he crawls, he looks like a cat hunting a bird! He even makes little purring-growling noises! Very cool!
Our second entrant has that relaxed look that says "I'll wait for dad to get a little closer while he changes my nappy before I turn the water-works back on".
One of the mothers was so happy witha couple of the pictures that I burned for her, that I think I have a subject every monday for the next year!
My minds eye
February 27, 2005 11:02 PM
It's been another busy weekend. Actually, it is always a busy weekend! Youth group on Friday night & Youth Church on Sunday mornings keep me busy enough in preparation and actual running time. This weekend I also managed to fit in a trip to Lindfield to see my little Bro & Sis-In-Law, and of course my darling Niece, then I headed back home to college before heading out for a night in Leichhardt involving lovely Dinner, expensive beer & initially exciting, but eventually frustrating pool (you can't win forever!).
You know what, my pictures for today have nothing to do with my weekend. Why should I make it that easy for you?
Keep 'em guessing I say!
So strap yourselves in & don't forget to click on the pic for a bigger version!
OK, so it's just a blind. I took the picture while I was shooting some pics for Gerard & Briar's wedding. I liked it then & for some reason I continue to like it now!
This pic is growing on me too. I just like the idea that they are just a metal band, but they are also a life-long committment.
This is Sydney to me for so many reasons! It is recognition of aboriginal history, and regonition of the harbour icon. It is about the scorching sun on the hot ashphalt, the creeping brown of the grass as it fights the drought, and the itchy green of the buffalo grass that continues to fight the heat and drought in a million front yards throughout the city.
Of course, it could also just be a picture of a gutter....
Some kind of bell-flower. My florist-friend Jody wasn't sure what it was. What I know it is though, is pretty. If only they could arrange for morning light to make an appearance sometime around noon for me.
Vairied days
February 25, 2005 11:52 AM
Today it is pretty warm. It should hit at least mid to high 30s!
I had a great idea at morning tea. It involved going for a swim at my brothers place tomorrow to cool down.
Unfortunately the plan also involved not having a cast on my right leg...
Still, there are plenty of other things to do, places to see, and things to take pictures of! Here are a couple more from the last week.
(as usual, click for a bigger version)
The scary thing is that this is my brothers serious face!
I always thought the cockatoo was an awesome looking bird! This one is in the Botanical Gardens.
The Lorikeet isn't bad looking either. Gotta love those crazy colours.
You will be happy to know that the fire hydrants are all checked regularly here at SMBC.
Fast times at ridgemont High.
February 23, 2005 6:28 PM
You know, people come to me & they say "Tim, you guys at Bible college take things too seriously, how do you guys unwind?"
That's a good question!
Some people would guess that we sit around & discuss different Philosophical conundrums.
Others might guess that we go & do some kind of public service. helping old ladies across streets maybe?
A third guess might be that we play far too much of the game "Risk". This one is quite possibly true.
No one guessed that we go looking for kids tricycles in bins & then jump them off our hallway stairs...
A good runup is essential. Your trim characteristics have to be spot on & you need to hit the ramp at the right speed!
Nice form in the air, good positioning in flight leads to a solid landing for Sparksy!
A terrific Triumvirate
February 21, 2005 11:25 AM
OK, tonight I get to deliver on three different things that three different groups are waiting for. Two of these are in pictoral format & one is in the form of a little quiz.
I know, I know, of course everyone wants to read EVERY bit of each post that I write. That said, I thought I would let you know what's coming and in which order, so if there is something that you, dear reader, are just begging to see first, you can skip ahead now & then come back & enjoy the secondary delights afterwards.
No.1: (They are in Chronological order of when I managed to do them, just in case anyone is displeased that they aren't #1) Are a couple of pictures that I took at the Sydney Botanical Gardens on Saturday. I went there with the college Photgraphic Club. I convinced them to go there though, because Allison, a dear friend & committed reader, wanted some pics to remind her of Sydney.
Where's the love Al? Here's the love!
No.2: Some pictures from the wedding of Gerard & Briar. G-Rad is my Sister-in-law's brother, and also my brother in Christ. I was lucky enough to be asked to take pictures of the Groom & his men as they got ready, so between that, wedding shots & the reception, I got about 290 photos. Tonight you only get 3! There will be more to come...
No.3: Tricia did a little quiz think & mentioned in her last answer that shou would be interested in reading what I listened to. How could I deny the matriarch of the triumvirate of girls in that read my blog?
OK, on to the good stuff. As usual, click on the pics if you want a big version.
Harbour view from a walkway.
There were some amazing flowers throughout the gardens.
I just like the lines in this.
OK, now on to the Wedding!
Groomsmen chilling with one hour to go.
My niece Charlotte, already working a crowd at age 6-months, kept the mood light while the boys waiting for the Bride's arrival.
The Bridesmaids & Groomsmen were on the floor, but Gerard & Briar were in their own world!
A couple of years under their own marriage belt & Phil (my little brother) and Kristin (the grooms sister) still feel the sparks! Thank heavens that Gerard & Briar didn't base their wedding kiss on P&K's current style!
OK, finally to part three!
Random 10 Albums Semi-Sorta Randomly pulled from my collection:
1. 20,000 Watt R.S.L: Midnight Oil's greatest hits
2. Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall
3. Divine Madness: The best of Madness
4. G.I. Gantic - The Grand Incredible
5. JLove, Angel, Music Baby - Gwen Stefani
6 Last chance to dance trance - Modeski, Martin & Wood.
7. O Brother where are thou - Soundtrack
8. Oddysey #5 - Powderfinger
9 .Terminator-X and the Valley of the Jeep Beets - Terminator-X & various artists
10. VaVoom - Brian Setzer & the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
All Americans need to buy Powderfinger albumns!
What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
5.94 Gig
The last CD you bought is: New music live from "The Panel". A compilation of a bunch of artists who go on to a TV show & play live stuff.
Five songs that you often listen to or that mean a lot to you
OK, these are just songs I listen to a lot at the moment.
1: I shot the sheriff - Bob Marley & the Wailers
2: Bubble pop electric - Gwen Stefani
3: Older than you - Eskimo Joe
4: Triple Trouble - THe Beastie Boys
5: Already Gone - Powderfinger
Who are you gonna pass this stick to? (5 persons and why)
This is tough, cause it would have to be people who read my blog.
1: Phil Goldfinch: I dig my brother's taste in music.
2: Amy Heap: Likewise, Amy is pretty cool.
3: Mal Heap: I love learning more about a fascinating guy.
4: Maybe Christy Peek. I am not sure if she reads my blog, but she goes to my College.
5: Anyone else who wants to leave answers in the comments section.
And now for something completely different
February 18, 2005 12:18 AM
Just because they made it into Bible college doesn't mean that all the rough edges have been ironed out. Mark (middle) had a little something he needed to share with everyone.
Some people meet this kind of joke with amusement like Jody on the left, others like Steph on the right would be a little more shocked. What are your thoughts on the magic finger? Is it really that bad a thing in this day & age?
A question of direction
February 17, 2005 5:55 AM
Waiting for a destination...
One of the exciting things about being at SMBC Thursday mornings when we have "Ministry Matters" for an hour. Most weeks we will have a missionary visit & tell us about what they are doing, or as we had today, several missionaries doing several talks, giving us the chance to choose our area of interest.
From what I have been told, the problem is not finding people who are excited about missions. The problem is that people end up excited about everywhere!
Today I went & listened to a gyuy called Richard who has spent the last 30 years working with Aboriginal tribes in far northern Australia. He talked about frustrating labour, and amazing rewards which are experienced when working with a people who at the same time can be very hostile to the gospel & totally humbling when you see the whole-hearted devotion to Christ which is evidenced in the lives of those who have come to know him!
I feel the draw to be able to share with these men & women, separated by culture buy united with me in Christ. What an awesome thing!
Then, I was also excited the other day when hearing about a couple who were heading out to Portugal. I thought about how much I would love to go & work in Scotland, or Mainland Europe, areas with a great gospel tradition, now suffering in areas a drought of evangelical fervour.
What to do? Where to go? So many opportunities! I haven't even mentioned the choice of staying at St Judes & supporting those awesome kids with whom I have already built relationships?
John Chapman, a bit of a legend in Austarlia as a preacher, is one of my lecturers this year, speaking on the Exegesis of Mark. A throwaway comment he had today was the source of much clarity on the matter.
"Don’t worry about where you will serve him. Worry about HOW you will serve him! After all, he has the whole of the world at His disposal!"
I know that God will use me & that I am being renewed day by day. I can trust that he will deliver me where he wants me to be. More important, is being whole-hearted in your committment to that service.
Killing you with kindness
February 16, 2005 12:34 PM
Two days in a row! This is just craziness! Supposedly there are 3 other broadband networks currently onsite, so the chances of us keeping our one are good. This means maybe, just maybe, I can be more regular.
Another big day of work. Another night mixing work and fun! Tonight we watched "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". What a trip that movie is. I can't wait to see the remake!
OK, on to a couple of photos.
Click them to see a big version.
Have I already posted this? One of the few people photos I was fairly happy with. N8 at the "Third Day" concert with his Fiance Amy in the foreground.
Not as happy with this shot. Just me killing time in bed.
My gorgeious niece Charlotte, her lovely Godmum Nicola & Me. (photo shot by Phil;)
There are lions everywhere! This one was on a handrail at Carlton Hill in Edinburgh.
Brave newe world
February 15, 2005 3:29 AM
It is an exciting time, because a small consortium of guys in my dorm have come together & managed to get broadband access through a wire free provider & get a wifi set-up between our rooms. Good times
In celebration, here are a couple of pics.
As usual, just click on the picture if you want a bigger version.
A little spider at church.
Expectant boys on the eve of Valentines day.
Jeff plays some hot licks!
Experimentation
February 13, 2005 2:07 AM
Sometimes I am trying so hard to find all of the nicest of my photos to post, that I forget that part of this blogging process is about learning & trying new things.
I've been working on trying to shoot people. It is a real weakness, but I have a lot of opportunity now that I am at college. I thought I would take the opportunity I have, with the combination of a flash-memory card & my ministers computer, to share a couple of pictures that I've taken over the last week. Mainly people, with one or two other bits & pieces thrown in.
One thing I have already noticed is that some non-mac screens seem to make my B&W pictures a lot darker than they are on my comp. Appologies for that!
(Constructive) criticism is always appreciated!
Convalescing is always nicest when it is done outdoors!
Great theological truth? Yes! Great theological T-shirt? You decide!
Jody keeps laughing & chatting, choosing to ignore the occasional shutter-sounds coming from the camera in my lap. "no-look" shots are always fun!
I admit it! I had to look it up before I could spell Ukulele properly!
It must have been a good joke!
I took this shot for Ken loves the 5:1 verse. Bonus points for anyone who can tell me which book of the Bible it is from!
Plugging away
February 11, 2005 6:23 AM
It's hard work. Most of it is fascinating, all of it is challenging, and one subject is, frankly, frustrating!
College has kicked into gear. My first full week & I have already missed two lectures. It wasn't my choice. Instead, I spent 5+ hour sitting in different parts of Cocord Hospital, waiting for the doctor, waiting for the X-ray's, waiting for the same doctor again, then waiting for a Physio. Finally, after waiting for the fibreglass to dry on my new walking cast, I made it back to the second half of my big thursday.
On the whole leg front, it appears to be healing well. I have a walking cast now, so I can start to put a little weight on the leg. In the mean time, I could get used to having meals brought to me, chaufers driving meand the girls showering pity on me.
For those who are looking for some photos. They will be coming soon. Believe me, I haven't stopped taking them, though my current lack of mobility has shifted my style from "roving reporter" to "rear window". I still don't have internet access at college, so that means I have to visit my bro to post pics.
So what do I do with my spare time at the moment?
Study: Greek is the main source of stress, though there are 8 different subjects for me to work on this semester.
Reading: Ok, this is part of study, but a lot of it is also fun. I think I am also going to try & read at least one book just to make me happy. My current reading list is as follows.
Gospel and Kingdom by Goldsworthy (A great work on Biblical Theolgy)
Concise Theology by J.I. Packer (Man, packer is the bomb!)
Biblical Preaching by Robinson (I kind of wish I boug the Martin Lloyd-Jones book instead, but this will do)
Church History in Plain Language by Shelley. (pretty good so far. I am looking forward to the rest of this one.
Introduction to Biblical Greek by Black (It's a love/hate relationship)
God in the Dock by C.S. Lewis. (This is my fun reading at the moment. I really love C.S. Lewis & this collection of essays revolving around ethics, morality and theology is AWESOME! It is so much cooler than it sounds too!)
There are other bits & pieces of stuff that I have to read too. A couple of articles on things & sooner or later I will have to start some prep for essays. I hope you understand; those that live in Sydney that is, if I tell you that I don't have enough spare time to hang out too much.
Games I LOVE risk. I have played it twice since I got to college & have been soundly beaten both times. I'm improving though, and it is only a matter of time. The world will be mine!
Just hanging out: The guys in my dorm are cool. We all went & had a beer last night at the Croydon Park Hotel. The girls who live on campus are cool too! Everyone hangs out a fair bit at the moment, but we all know how busy we are, so invariably we all get drawn back to the books.
So, here I am again, back at my church, ready for another awesome Youth Group! It's busy, but it is all good!
In the mean time, I do have some basic email access on occasion at college, so I would love to hear from any and everyone who reads the blog on occasion. Words of encouragement, pleas for more pictures, suggestions for pictures! I'd love to hear it all. It makes you feel like people are thinking of you, when you are too busy to actually spend the kind of time you would like to with them! Just send them to tim at timgoldsmith.com
Man, I never know how to finish a blog. How about you just try & think of something that you find meaningful & pretend I finished with it here.
Thanks.
Late Breaking News (Pun intended)
February 4, 2005 7:02 AM
It is 4:15pm, Tim strides onto the oval for a game of Tip footy. I (changing for no apparent reason from third person to first person) walk gingerly for a few paces as I get used to the new brace I bought for my bad ankle.
The game starts, the pace is frenetic, but the enjoyment level is high. Half-time is spent helping some guy push a car up onto a trailer. Just the kind of thing that a dozen or so Bible college students do in their spare time.
Early in the second half, I cruise over the line for my second try. It is nice to score, knowing that I am no longer the fastest guy on the field. A minute later, I find a gap in the defence and I am streaming down the sideline, looking for try NO.3, but knowing I will get caught by a particularly fast defender. My brace is doing a good job of protecting my ankle.
If only it did as good a job for the bones in my foot.
So, there I am, running hell-for-leather, when I hear a popping noise. I slow up, pass off the ball & then sit down to check out my foot. It hurts. 5 minutes later, Sam, a lecturer at college, and a doctor to boot, confirms that it hurts (doctors have a way of doing this with their enthusiastic examinations) and tells me that if it is still giving me grief in 24 hours, that I should get it X-rayed.
27 hours later. I'm sitting in my ministers office. I have just been to the medical center & they confirmed a nice looking little fracture in my 5th Metatarsel. I should have a cast on, but I'll wait till tomorrow, so I can get my car back to College.
Some people go through their lives having never broken anything. They often ask me how I manage to be so successful at it. I till them "once you get the hang of it, it's a snap!"
Busy Days
February 4, 2005 3:47 AM
Well I survived Greek week, I enjoyed an awesome weekend where I celebrated my Godson Thomas' birthday, and now I am a week into college itself.
At the moment I am keeping my minister from his computer, so I better post a couple of pictures and run...
Congrats to Matt, Lisa and Thomas!
Annie, Caitlin and Emma. Three little angels.
A butterfly that I chased for 4 minutes. Even now, he/she is a little out of focus.
Apparently college is all about love & beating each other up!