Lindy Hou OAM

News from Harper the Guide Dog July 2008 Pre-Holiday

This is the last newsletter before I go on my two months holiday. That is right, while Lindy is off to Pre-Paralympic training camp in Queensland and Perth, and then the Paralympics in Beijing, I will be on my well earned holiday. I certainly need this time to recover from all hectic days I have been having lately - those early morning training sessions and late night functions. On top of that, I am still supposed to perform guiding duties through the day!! Lindy won’t be accessing her email after 27^th July. She will try to update the blog as often as possible on her website www.lindyhou.com.  However you can text her on 0402 113 836, and if you would like to be on her mobile Message List, please send me an email with your mobile number by Friday 25^th July.

    Important Paralympic Dates 

Monday      1^st Sep       Team departs Sydney to BeijingSaturday    6^th Sep       Opening Ceremony Sunday       7^th Sep       1km Time Trial

Tuesday     9^th Sep       3km PursuitFriday         12^th Sep     20km Time Trial

Sunday       14^th Sep     70km Road RaceWednesday        17^th Sep     Closing Ceremony 

    ***  Auction Item – Tandem Skydive  *** 

Treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime or get a great Birthday or Christmas present for someone special. Come and enjoy a tandem skydive at Sydney’s premier skydiving venue, The Sydney Skydiving Centre at Picton. This tandem skydive has been donated by Paul the professional skydive cameraman, who is also our wonderful Taxi Driver. The Skydive will be recorded by Paul, using 2 video cameras, for the ultimate record of your jump.
This Skydive Package retails for over $500 and will be auctioned at the Afternoon Tea (see details below). If you can’t make the afternoon tea, you can still make a bid. Just let Lindy know before hand.  

  Supporters Farewell & Fundraising Afternoon Tea

Sunday 27^th July An Afternoon Tea to send off Lindy & Toireasa will be held at the Dee Why Scout Hall. This will be a great opportunity for you to come along and wish them the very best at Beijing.  Better still, this will be an even greater opportunity for me to see what food I can consume while no one is watching! Being a Labrador, I just can’t help it! 

Come along and bring your family and friends. Enjoy a great afternoon of fun and entertainment. At the same time, raise some money toward their expenses on their quest for Gold at Beijing. DetailsDate:          Sunday 27^th JulyTime:                    2:00 – 5:00  pmWhere:       Dee Why Scout Hall   19 – 27 Arthur Street Dee Why Cost:          Bring a plate of finger food  or make a contributionDrinks:        Tea & Coffee provided    Bring your own cold drinks Fund Raising Activities·     Raffle with many great prizes ·     Photos taken with Lindy & Toireasa·     Auction Items Entertainment:

Krystel Keller

Renowned Blind Singer / Songwriter will be performing as a farewell to the pair 

RSVP:        by 25^th July to give an indication of numbers  and if you are bringing a plate.                   harperhou@optusnet.com.au                   tel: 02 9905 2623 I would just like to leave you with this little message until my next post Games Newsletter.  “It is not the challenges that you have to face in life, it is how you face these challenges, that determines the quality of your life.”  Woof Harper Hou  0402 113 836 (Lindy)www.lindyhou.com