Saturday
A relaxed day at home and then the interesting news Qantas has grounded it's entire operation. There has been a long running dispute here between Qantas management and 3 of the 15 unions representing Qantas staff. There has been ongoing one day stoppages, 1 hour strikes etc and both sides not wanting to get to a resolution. There was a hostile AGM on Friday and then today the Irish boss Alan Joyce pulled the plug on all flights to try and get a resolution. A big par tom me says good on him, the unions are being unreasonable in their demands and he should show them who is boss. It's going to be interesting to see how it pans out.
In the evening we went for dinner at the Powerhouse followed by going to see 'the Idea of North' an A Cappella group, they were fantastic. Sample are here if you click on Album pictures
http://idea.com.au/our_music
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight
Friday
Relaxed day at work, headed home early to pick Kate up and then we headed off to the Greek Club in South Brisbane for the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Awards Dinner. Trailwalker put ourselves forward for three awards and became Finalists in 2 categories, one of which we won.
More details here
http://www.qorf.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1353
Here are pictures of our award for The Brisbane City Council outdoor event award
Framed Certificate
The Award
Erin and myself collecting with our awards.
In other big news we sold the flat in London today. All went smoothly by all accounts which is great. It gives Kate and I a nice nest egg for buying a place here in Australia in the future. goodbye Dinton Rd!
Relaxed day at work, headed home early to pick Kate up and then we headed off to the Greek Club in South Brisbane for the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation Awards Dinner. Trailwalker put ourselves forward for three awards and became Finalists in 2 categories, one of which we won.
More details here
http://www.qorf.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1353
Here are pictures of our award for The Brisbane City Council outdoor event award
Framed Certificate
The Award
Erin and myself collecting with our awards.
In other big news we sold the flat in London today. All went smoothly by all accounts which is great. It gives Kate and I a nice nest egg for buying a place here in Australia in the future. goodbye Dinton Rd!
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Seven
Thursday
A quiet day at work so not too much to report here. Looks like everything is all set for flat sale in UK, Alvin has kindly been up to the flat to do final clearance of stuff. yesterday buyer did an inspection and seemed happy with it.
Quiet night at home to.
A quiet day at work so not too much to report here. Looks like everything is all set for flat sale in UK, Alvin has kindly been up to the flat to do final clearance of stuff. yesterday buyer did an inspection and seemed happy with it.
Quiet night at home to.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Six
Wednesday
Up early for a Skype call with folks to get an update on flat sale in London. Tenant has moved out, cleaners have been through and Alv and Crystal will clear the place during Wednesday and Thursday with completion set for Friday. Fingers crossed.
Walked to work and back again, not much to report there.
Lazy evening at home. Also got a pay rise for being in my job a year already.
Up early for a Skype call with folks to get an update on flat sale in London. Tenant has moved out, cleaners have been through and Alv and Crystal will clear the place during Wednesday and Thursday with completion set for Friday. Fingers crossed.
Walked to work and back again, not much to report there.
Lazy evening at home. Also got a pay rise for being in my job a year already.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Five
Tuesday
A scorching day in Brisbane, was hot walking to work. Before that I drove to post office to pick up a parcel, our first Next delivery had arrived, pretty quick service, 5 days delivery from UK and no shipping costs. Not as much range online to Australia but good all the same. Can finally chuck out some socks that have holes in!
Slowish day at work and then home in the evening with a quick walk along the river.
A scorching day in Brisbane, was hot walking to work. Before that I drove to post office to pick up a parcel, our first Next delivery had arrived, pretty quick service, 5 days delivery from UK and no shipping costs. Not as much range online to Australia but good all the same. Can finally chuck out some socks that have holes in!
Slowish day at work and then home in the evening with a quick walk along the river.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Four
Not much to report today, the Queen went past the river across the road form where we live, however we were both at work so missed her. More info and pictures here
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1226175057942?page=1
28 Degrees here today, 17 overnight.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1226175057942?page=1
28 Degrees here today, 17 overnight.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Three
Sunday
Lazy day in the morning, lunch at the new farm deli and shopping followed by a lazy afternoon at home.
Lazy day in the morning, lunch at the new farm deli and shopping followed by a lazy afternoon at home.
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty Two
Saturday
Went through the usual rigmarole of viewing this morning, seems no one showed up as we sat outside at the bus stop stalking the front door!
This evening we went to the Hogs Breath Cafe for dinner (dead classy...) followed by seeing Contagin at the cinema, pretty good movie, Kate scored it 7.5/10.
Oh and the weather up here is not looking crash hot going forwards
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/forecasters-fear-new-la-nina-as-pressure-grows-to-open-floodgates-of-major-dams/story-e6freoof-1226174041275
Went through the usual rigmarole of viewing this morning, seems no one showed up as we sat outside at the bus stop stalking the front door!
This evening we went to the Hogs Breath Cafe for dinner (dead classy...) followed by seeing Contagin at the cinema, pretty good movie, Kate scored it 7.5/10.
Oh and the weather up here is not looking crash hot going forwards
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/forecasters-fear-new-la-nina-as-pressure-grows-to-open-floodgates-of-major-dams/story-e6freoof-1226174041275
Friday, 21 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty One
Friday
Up early and out on the trail walking with Brett. Had to review part of our last section as it's too steep in places after people have walked over 95km.
Walked 9km this morning, up and down some pesky hills too. It was all around Mt Coot-tha and we stopped at the Summit lookout for a while on the way through.
Managed to come across some excellent wildlife, a Goanna scuttled across the track and up a tree next to us. You don't get this back in blighty, the thing was about a metre long, here's a pic...
Up early and out on the trail walking with Brett. Had to review part of our last section as it's too steep in places after people have walked over 95km.
Walked 9km this morning, up and down some pesky hills too. It was all around Mt Coot-tha and we stopped at the Summit lookout for a while on the way through.
Managed to come across some excellent wildlife, a Goanna scuttled across the track and up a tree next to us. You don't get this back in blighty, the thing was about a metre long, here's a pic...
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Sixty
Thursday
An early start to get into office for 8am to dial into a teleconference with HQ in Melbourne.
A few team meetings in the morning and then I headed home at lunchtime to get my hours back from yesterday and early start this morning.
Relaxed afternoon at home and headed out to pick Kate up and bring her home.
An early start to get into office for 8am to dial into a teleconference with HQ in Melbourne.
A few team meetings in the morning and then I headed home at lunchtime to get my hours back from yesterday and early start this morning.
Relaxed afternoon at home and headed out to pick Kate up and bring her home.
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine
Wednesday
A laid back day at work and then I headed out to the QORF (Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation) Forum after work. A good chance to network with others in the outdoor sector in Queensland and get updates form Qld Parks and Wildlife Service.
Trekked home on a train from Milton at 9pm.
A laid back day at work and then I headed out to the QORF (Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation) Forum after work. A good chance to network with others in the outdoor sector in Queensland and get updates form Qld Parks and Wildlife Service.
Trekked home on a train from Milton at 9pm.
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Eight
Tuesday
A slow day in the office before heading home. Ended up picking up Kate form work and then we went for a walk along the river.
Had a flurry of email activity in the evening regarding the sale of the London flat, all looking good for next week touch wood.
A slow day in the office before heading home. Ended up picking up Kate form work and then we went for a walk along the river.
Had a flurry of email activity in the evening regarding the sale of the London flat, all looking good for next week touch wood.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Six
Sunday
A day mainly around the apartment sorting lots of stuff out and ticking things off our ever ongoing to do list.
Skyped folks in evening and had lunch at Powerhouse earlier.
A day mainly around the apartment sorting lots of stuff out and ticking things off our ever ongoing to do list.
Skyped folks in evening and had lunch at Powerhouse earlier.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Five
Saturday
Bit of a chaotic morning, went to see one apartment for rent just across street next to us which was nice but not OK for moving too if we decide to move out, got home and Kate was in shower and I phoned another agent about a place in same building (The Elington), they were doing inspection in 1 minute. Kate quickly got out of shower and we looked at that one, again nice and could work date wise but again we are going to see what happens with our place before making any decisions.
Rushed home and Kate finished her shower in 10 mins before we had to be out of here for the open inspection. We waited outside in car and thankfully no one came to view it. Word is Qld housing market has more properties than buyers which is good for us, hopefully it wont sell! We went for lunch in New Farm and did some shopping them home.
Went for a swim in the pool this afternoon too!
Had a monster storm here this afternoon, it is storm season now so not unexpected. Here the storm warning pic...
More here
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/state-bracing-for-return-of-fierce-storms/story-e6freoof-1226166809511
Had a great Donna Hay chorizo and chicken dish for dinner.
Bit of a chaotic morning, went to see one apartment for rent just across street next to us which was nice but not OK for moving too if we decide to move out, got home and Kate was in shower and I phoned another agent about a place in same building (The Elington), they were doing inspection in 1 minute. Kate quickly got out of shower and we looked at that one, again nice and could work date wise but again we are going to see what happens with our place before making any decisions.
Rushed home and Kate finished her shower in 10 mins before we had to be out of here for the open inspection. We waited outside in car and thankfully no one came to view it. Word is Qld housing market has more properties than buyers which is good for us, hopefully it wont sell! We went for lunch in New Farm and did some shopping them home.
Went for a swim in the pool this afternoon too!
Had a monster storm here this afternoon, it is storm season now so not unexpected. Here the storm warning pic...
More here
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/state-bracing-for-return-of-fierce-storms/story-e6freoof-1226166809511
Had a great Donna Hay chorizo and chicken dish for dinner.
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Four
Friday
Went for a walk along the river before work and then walked to work too.
A relaxed day at work and in the evening Kate and I went to Eve's on the rive rot celebrate my permanent residency visa. Chocolate desert was to die for!
Went for a walk along the river before work and then walked to work too.
A relaxed day at work and in the evening Kate and I went to Eve's on the rive rot celebrate my permanent residency visa. Chocolate desert was to die for!
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Three
Good day at work although left a little early as there was a severe weather warning issued, they look like this when they come out....
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html
Anyway headed home on bus as it was raining hard and then gambled on not getting large hail stones and picked up Kate.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html
Anyway headed home on bus as it was raining hard and then gambled on not getting large hail stones and picked up Kate.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty Two
Wednesday
Getting a lot warmer in Brissie now, hot walking to work.
Went in and we finally announced our trail today, theres a blog post here
http://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/2011/10/11/hitting-the-2012-trail/
Knocked off at 5 and headed home.
Getting a lot warmer in Brissie now, hot walking to work.
Went in and we finally announced our trail today, theres a blog post here
http://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/2011/10/11/hitting-the-2012-trail/
Knocked off at 5 and headed home.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty One
Tuesday 11th October
Walked to work and had a meeting with city council in the city during the morning to discuss event. All went OK.
Back to office and then walked home.
Arrived home to find a letter form Dept of Immigration, I'm now an Australian Permanent Resident, woohoo! After 2 years and 7 months after our initial application I now have full partner visa and residency! This also means I can legitimately apply for credit card and proper mobile phone contract etc.In just under 2 years I can go for Citizenship.
A good day all round, Kate and I had a takeaway to celebrate and will celebrate over dinner at the weekend.
Walked to work and had a meeting with city council in the city during the morning to discuss event. All went OK.
Back to office and then walked home.
Arrived home to find a letter form Dept of Immigration, I'm now an Australian Permanent Resident, woohoo! After 2 years and 7 months after our initial application I now have full partner visa and residency! This also means I can legitimately apply for credit card and proper mobile phone contract etc.In just under 2 years I can go for Citizenship.
A good day all round, Kate and I had a takeaway to celebrate and will celebrate over dinner at the weekend.
Day Eight Hundred and Fifty
Monday
Walked into work and spent all day on maps etc and bring Brett back up to speed after his 4 week break.
Walked home and chilled at home.
Walked into work and spent all day on maps etc and bring Brett back up to speed after his 4 week break.
Walked home and chilled at home.
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