Monthly Archives: March 2010
The Blind Side – Review
As I said in my previous post, Linda and I went to see ‘The Blind Side‘ last night at the cinema. It was a really good film, obviously they couldn’t fit all the detail the book contains into a 2 hour film, bu they managed to stay fairly faithful to the real events, and the … Continue reading
The Blind Side
Tonight Linda and I are going to see a new movie thats just come out called ‘The Blind Side‘. I’m quite excited about it. I first read the bookof the same name about 18 months ago. The book is fantastic. It covers more than the film does. the film focuses only on Michael Oher whereas … Continue reading
Charlie Fraser…
Last Friday, Linda’s sister Susie gave birth to her and Jonnie’s new son Charlie. He was 8lbs 12oz and 53cm. He’s brilliant! We went up to Inverness on Sunday to meet him, and take some photos! Obviously, we all still miss and think about Iona, but it’s lovely to have Charlie here with us! Here’s … Continue reading
Bus Driver me?!
The last two days have been quite exciting, and nerve-wracking, for me. If you follow me on Twitter (@Chris_Hoskins) or are my friend on facebook, you may have noticed that I’ve been learning to drive the Blue Horizon Bus. Until Tuesday, the biggest vehicle I’d ever driven was Linda and I’s Ford Fiesta – maybe … Continue reading
Bravery….
Tonight I was out working on the Blue Horizon Street Outreach Bus. On the upper deck we often have singstar in the PS2 – which the girls usually love using, tonight however, we didn’t have any girls, just boys for the whole night. Most of the guys had no interest in singing – at least, … Continue reading
Chicago Bears sign Julius Peppers!!
I’ve just read some exciting news on the NFL website, the Chicago Bears have won the race to sign the much sought after Defensive End Julius Peppers. Given the disappointing season the Bears just had, Peppers is a welcome addition to the team – here’s hoping his influence can help the rest of the Defense … Continue reading
NYA2010 – To Boldly Go…..why?
September 3rd – 6th sees the 11th annual Church of Scotland National Youth Assembly. For more details check out the cosyblog. This will be the first Youth assembly since 2000 that I am not in the age bracket for (the years before 2000, I was too young and the assemblies were every three years). I … Continue reading
Art Exhibition – Blue Horizon
My amazing wife Linda, is organising an art exhibition to try and gain some exposure for her and some artist friends and also to try and raise some funds for Blue Horizon. Some of her friends from her Art Degree course will be displaying work, as well as a few artist who have graduated and … Continue reading
school assemblie
I’m sitting in Kincorth academy waiting to do an assembly to a group of third years (young people aged 14 for those who don’t follow the Scottish schools system). I’ve never been a fan of doing assemblies – or any public speaking to large groups. I get quite nervous and often forget what I’m going … Continue reading
Joshua Harkins
Yesterday was my nephews 2nd birthday – it really doesn’t seem that long since we met him in ARI! Linda and I went up to see him on Saturday and spent the afternoon with him and his Mum and Dad. He’s quite a cheeky wee boy – but still at the age where its cute! … Continue reading