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Alder Park Sports Club AGM

I’ve got my first AGM as Treasurer of Alder Park Sports Club this morning, and whilst I’ll be delivering a positive report, my nerves are an absolute train wreck this morning…

Update:

Well that was a major non-event! To hold the meeting we needed to reach a quorum of 25 members, only 16 members showed, including 7 of 9 Board Members.

So now we reconvene next Sunday and as long as more than 2 people arrive, the meeting will go ahead.

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I quite like edibles, gummies in particular. One takes the sharp edges off of daily life, two give a good nights sleep, and well three, three does something a bit more interesting… 😜

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The cost of the costs is costly

Standard bad reporting on news.com.au

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Dental temptation…

You know you’re having a challenging day, amongst a challenging week, when you’re tempted to say yes to an offer of an earlier dentist appointment when they call you.

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Life Membership at New Lambton Eagles Football Club

At New Lambton Eagles’ end of season presentation event yesterday, I was awarded Life Membership.

It’s brilliant to be recognised for the contribution I’ve made to the Club over the last 10 years. I think I’ve held just about every position in the Club, from when Travis was in MiniRoos in 2015 through to Under 15’s PYL now.

In that time I’ve been a Coach, Manager, Registrar, Groundsmen, Uniform Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Game Day Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Premier Youth League Boys Coordinator, Club Photographer, IT/IS Manager, and Vice President.

Crazy! 🤪

Looking forward, I’d like to keep doing the VP role for another year, along with having greater involvement in the NPL Men’s Program. We’ll see what shakes out at the AGM next month, which sort of times in with the new NPL Men’s squad’s first session.

Go the Eagles! 🦅

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📺 Watching: Starting 5

Five NBA superstars' journeys during the 2023-24 season. Their on-court battles, injury struggles, and efforts to balance family life and cementing their legacies.
Pretty good documentary series out now on Netflix.

Starting 5 on IMDB

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Safe Social Media & Kids

🔗 The Instagram Changes Are Not Enough

I think the solution to keep minors safe on social media requires a combination of social media companies, hardware companies, and parents.

It's easy to point the finger and demand a Government response to the growing issue of online safety for kids on social media, and of course they should play a part in it.

However, as we are the ones that buy our kids mobile devices that access these social media networks, we need to take responsibility and be the ones that are managing how our kids are accessing these ones.

I'm not kidding myself for one second thinking that our kids won't try and find a way around whatever restrictions we apply, but if we're not trying and we're just passing the buck, then what example are we setting for our kids.

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🎥 Watched: Leave the World Behind

A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door.
Leave the World Behind on IMDB

Netflix has the worst volume differential between the dialogue and the music in their movies.

If you adjust the volume so the music doesn’t blow your ears out, you can’t hear the dialogue, so you turn it up and some more music plays and it’s loud as fuck!

Ugh I’m so old! 😜

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🎥 Watching: Hot Tub Time Machine

Rob Corddry is so funny, absolute classic!

A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born.
Hot Tub Time Machine on IMDB.
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🎥 Watching: Sucker Punch

Haven’t watched this movie in a while, came up as a suggestion on Binge so I figured why not.

A young girl institutionalized by her abusive stepfather retreats to an alternative reality as a coping strategy and envisions a plan to help her escape.
Sucker Punch on IMDB
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🎥 Watching: Deadpool & Wolverine

Great movie, love it!

Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction.

Deadpool & Wolverine on IMDB

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📺 Started Watching: SHŌGUN

When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
SHŌGEN on IMDB.
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⚽️ Arsenal 4 - 2 Leicester

Good win by The Arsenal over Leicester last night, especially with Manchester City drawing with Newcastle!

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🎥 Watching: Knocked Up

On the Apatow roll now.

For fun-loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one-night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant with his child.
Knocked Up on IMDB
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🎥 Watching: Superbad

Absolute classic!

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Superbad on IMDB
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WordPress v WP Engine

WordPress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing its resources

WordPress drama went up another notch on Wednesday after WordPress.org, the open-source web hosting software, banned hosting provider WP Engine from accessing its resources.

Well that escalated rapidly!

You'd hate to be a WP Engine customer at the moment, caught in the middle of the drama, not being able to auto-update plugins, wondering whether to move to a different host, or even a different platform!

This will get worse before it gets better, I'm not confident WordPress or WP Engine will make smart decisions here.

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📺 Watched: What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates

Quite an interesting doco, some divisive subjects and alternate points of view from both sides. Definitely worth watching if you’re interested in near future technologies.

Gates tackles far-reaching topics from artificial intelligence to income inequality with curiosity and an open mind.
What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates on IMDB
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📺 Watched: Twilight of the Gods

Not a bad take on some familiar stories and characters.

An animated series inspired by Norse Mythology. The Twilight of the Gods refers to events that led to the destruction of Midgard and Asgard, then the death of most of the Æsir and Vanir gods in an ultimate battle against evil, the forces of nature and the Giants.

Twilight of the Gods on IMDB.

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Grand Final Photos - Under 16's

Here are some photos of the New Lambton Eagles, Northern NSW Football Premier Youth League Under 16’s, from their Grand Final match against Mid Coast FC, played at Fearnley Dawes Athletic Park.

A group of young soccer players in blue uniforms pose together on a field.A group of young soccer players in blue uniforms is actively engaged in a game, with a focused crowd in the background.A soccer match features two players in light blue trying to defend against a player in navy as a goalkeeper in yellow awaits the action near the goal.A soccer player in a yellow kit is attempting to block a ball as players in blue and navy kits approach the goal.A group of young soccer players in navy uniforms are celebrating on a grassy field.A soccer player in a blue uniform skillfully maneuvers the ball while pursued by opponents, with spectators watching from the sidelines.Two soccer players vie for the ball in mid-air during a match.Two soccer players, one in light blue and one in dark blue, are competing for a ball in mid-air during a match.Two soccer players in blue uniforms are competing for the ball during a daytime match.A soccer player in a navy blue uniform dribbles a ball on a grassy field.A soccer player in a blue and yellow uniform is running with the ball on a grassy field, with spectators in the background.Two soccer players in different team uniforms are competing for the ball during a match, with spectators and parked cars in the background.A soccer goalkeeper in green gear is focused on the ball as opposing players in blue uniforms move towards the goal.A group of soccer players, wearing different colored uniforms, are gathered near the goalpost during a game.A goalkeeper in green leaps to block a high shot during a soccer match, surrounded by players in blue uniforms.A soccer goalkeeper in green gear is holding a ball and crouching in front of the goal net.Two young soccer players are competing for the ball on a field during a match.Two soccer players compete for the ball on a grassy field during a match.A soccer player leaps into the air in celebration while spectators watch from the sidelines.A soccer player in a blue jersey jumps in celebration while spectators watch from the sidelines.Three young soccer players in matching uniforms are celebrating together near the field.Two soccer players are competing for a ball in the air while a group of spectators watches from the sidelines.Two soccer players are competing for the ball during a match, with spectators watching in the background.A soccer player in a blue uniform is kicking a ball on a grassy field with spectators in the background.A soccer player in a blue uniform is dribbling the ball on a field during a match.A soccer player in a navy uniform is on a grassy field, ready to move the ball as other players and a referee are nearby.A soccer player in a blue uniform is controlling a ball on a grassy field during a match, with spectators in the background.A soccer player in a dark blue uniform is dribbling the ball on a field while other players and spectators are visible in the background.

You can see more of my football photos here.

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Grand Final Photos - Under 15's

Here are some photos of the New Lambton Eagles, Northern NSW Football Premier Youth League Under 15’s, from their Grand Final match against South Cardiff, played at Fearnley Dawes Athletic Park.

A group of young soccer players in matching uniforms poses together on a grassy field.A soccer goalkeeper in green prepares to defend as a player in red approaches on the field.A group of young soccer players in blue and red jerseys are actively competing for the ball on a grassy field.Two soccer players compete for the ball on a grassy field, with one in a red and white uniform and the other in a navy blue uniform.A group of young athletes in red and blue uniforms are actively playing outdoor soccer, with spectators watching from the sidelines.A young soccer player kicks the ball near the corner flag during a game, with a referee and spectators in the background.A group of young soccer players wearing different colored uniforms are actively engaged in a match, with one player in a dark uniform dribbling the ball while others in red-striped uniforms attempt to intercept.A group of boys in red and blue soccer uniforms are focused on the game on a sunny day, with spectators in the background.A soccer player in a navy blue uniform is skillfully controlling the ball mid-air on a grassy field, while another player in a red and white uniform looks on.A young soccer player in a blue uniform is in action, striking the ball during a game on a grassy field.A soccer player in a blue uniform is kicking a ball on a grassy field.Two soccer players in action during a game, with one jumping to head the ball.A soccer player in a blue uniform is dribbling the ball past opponents during a match.A group of young soccer players stand near a goalpost, wearing different colored uniforms.Two youth soccer players from opposing teams attempt to gain control of the ball during a match, with spectators watching in the background.A young soccer player in a navy blue uniform is about to kick a ball during a match on a grassy field, with other players in the background.A soccer player in a navy uniform is swiftly maneuvering the ball past opponents on a grassy field during a match.Two soccer players in blue and red uniforms are competing for the ball on a grassy field.A young soccer player in a blue and yellow uniform makes a powerful kick on the field, while another player in a red and white uniform stands nearby.A soccer player in blue scores a goal against a goalkeeper in green, who is diving to make a save.A soccer goalie in a green uniform is caught mid-action while defending the goal during a game.Two soccer players in blue and a goalkeeper in yellow contest for the ball in front of the goal, while other players observe the action.A soccer goalkeeper in green catches a ball while two players in blue run toward him on a grassy field.A soccer match is in progress with players in blue and red uniforms competing for the ball.Two young soccer players in red and white jerseys are trying to block an opponent in a blue jersey who is attempting to gain control of the ball.A young soccer player in a navy uniform dribbles the ball on a grassy field during a match, with other players and spectators in the background.A soccer player in a navy blue uniform is kicking a ball on a field during a game, with spectators in the background.Three soccer players compete for a header during a match, with surrounding players and spectators in the background.A soccer team poses with a Premier Youth League Champions 2024 banner and medals on a field.A youth sports team celebrates their championship win outdoors, holding a trophy and a Premier Youth League Champions 2024 banner.

You can see more of my football photos here.