Monday, February 15, 2010


Here we all are seated alongside the swimming pool at Bettyhill. Robert Roper has just come out in his whites with Brother Winkle following behind him. It is about 85 degrees and 100% humidity in there, but we are all happy. It is a great day!

Here we are at Robert Roper's baptism. My blouse decided to do the poky outy thing and make me look 200 lbs, so it is not a great shot, but in the rush, the only one we got. Oh well.

My primary class and I. They are aged 8 to 11 years and everyone of them is very clever (smart).

This is Nicky Alderson. He is the fellow we have been teaching to read. He is a sweet, gentle giant.

Bob Tolworthy started off the program at our farewell party by reciting very humerous poetry about animals. Bob is presently in the Branch presidency and is Clerk. He served as President before Bob came. He is English.

Graham Winkle performing a song he wrote about missionaries for us. He gave us a copy of the words. Graham not only has cut a CD, but is also a published author of children's books. He is the Branch Mission Leader.

Gabby and Zach Winkle performing for us at the farewell party.

Tabitha Loughlin singing for us at the farewell party.

Ernie Budge piping in the haggis being carried by Conner Loughlin.

John Loughlin giving the tribute to Robbie Burns. It is traditional for all the men to come dressed in their Highland finest.

The famous Highland meal of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. (Haggis is made from sheep innerds and oats and seasonings, Neeps are orange turnips and tatties are potatoes.)

The Branch members holding hands and singing Ald Lang Signe at the end of the Burn's supper. Burns wrote the words to this familiar song.