Congratulations GG!!!
 

Recently our Grumble Guts was given an award by Australian Little Athletics in recognition of all he does for that organization in Tasmania.

I've put the main points from the web site below and attached a picture. (BTW, Grumble Guts is Ian, he's on the right side) I also gave the web site if you want to read more about it.

CONGRATULATIONS GG / Ian!!! You deserve it! So proud of you.... *hugs* teddy

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State Service Award Recipients

On Saturday 8th November 2003, the TLAA were proud to present State Service Awards to two members who have given many voluntary hours to the Association.

Ian Milne formerly of South Launceston Centre, and an ex TLAA Board member has worked diligently at State meetings in his capacity as a State Throws Official and also in assisting with the setting up of the venue and packing up at the end of meetings.


Australian Little Athletics

http://www.littleathletics.com.au/m...ContentTypeID=4

A fantastic caring sensitive man here.... not a surprise at all that he displays those same wonderful characteristics in his everyday life...

Many Hugs GG... Good Job.. Congrats. :)

Congratulations Grumble Guts...sounds like you've put a lot of time and effort in to help others.

Congratulations
and
Well Done!

I'm impressed and my hat's off to ya', Grumble!

Grumble Guts,

Congratulations sir. Well done.

Congratulations!!!!

Oh weeeeeeeee! Excellent idea Teddy! He deserves for all to know of his achievements! When I got the initial email I was beaming! This is a great way to show our appreciation for knowing such a wonderful man!

((((((((((((((Ian))))))))))))))

Good on ya hun!

P.S. Don't forget my duckbilled platypus when you come in spring! LOL!

Good man!
 

And next week ya get to show the boys how to cock hunt........ with a stick.;)




LOL-:) Good job GG. Don't tell them that you get more from doing it than the kids do.;)

Congratulations!!!

CONGRATS GRUMBLE!!!

Grats!

(((((((((((GG)))))))))))) Congrats sweetie!!! A well deserved honor!!!

platypus
 

Did you know the platypus is only found in Australia and its island state, Tasmania.

It is officially classified as "Common but Vulnerable" in Australia. As a species, it is not currently considered to be endangered.

Until the early twentieth century, platypus were widely killed for their fur. The species is now protected by law throughout Australia.

My Girl Scout troop recently represented Tasmania at our yearly International Fair. So I thought I'd share some of what we learned. :-)

These are cute and definetly not endangered.... lol.

http://www.australiagift.com/toy_st...y_platypus.html

teddy :D :D

I couldn't get on line last night so I missed seeing this :o

Little Athletics is an organisation that provides modified track and field for children aged 5 to 13 years old.

The motto is family fun and fitness. The emphasis is on participation and improvement not winning. Any child who achieves a personal best gets immediate recognition by the recorder announcing the feat and is applauded by officials, spectators and the other athletes so it is a very good builder of self esteem. The children make a new circle of friends and it is not a baby sitting service, a parent or guardian has to be present for the child to be able to compete. This makes it a real family event and the parents run the meeting so it also keeps costs to a minimum. nearly 100,000 children compete in little aths every week during the athletics season.

It is the most rewarding organisation I have ever been involved with, to see smiling faces of children enjoying themselves and engaging in healthy activity in a family environment is worth every second of the time I put into it.

I am really a little embarrassed at the recognition I have received. The Launceston City Council awarded me a certificate of appreciation for civic minded duty, the South Launceston centre awarded me a special certificate and gave my family free accomodation to the state titles as well as the State service award shown here.

Athletics is still my summer passion and I have now become Treasurer of Northern Athletics as well as being the Technical manager and Chief official of the Discus and Hammer.

No rest for the wicked LOL

Thank you all for your kind comments

Re: platypus
 

I love the little cuties......but gg said he can't bring one cause they are protected! I said.....I'll protect it when you get it here.....put it in your carry-on! LOL!

LOL!! I can just pic GG going through customs trying to explain the funny wet-fur smell in his carry-on bag! I wonder if platypus make noise.... don't remember reading about that. hmmmm. Could be quite interesting to say the least. "Pixie man held without bail for transporting a protected animal." Lixy maybe you should look into one of the toy ones. roflmao!

Congratulations to you Grumble! It is well deserved. Enjoy a celebration and feeling of satisfaction. You are a very good soul. Warm hugs.