Monday
Back to work and 2 interviews for our Volunteers Coordinator. That took up much of the day. Picked up Kate and quiet night at home. The delightful 'My Kitchen Rules' is back on the tele, I'm trying to avoid watching it but Kate is already hooked in!
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Sixty One
Sunday
Still raining in Brisbane! A day around the house sorting chores out, 6 loads of washing, some ironing etc. I spent a good three hours in the afternoon sorting out photos on the computer. Deleted lots of duplicates and sorted stuff into folders.
Need to sort out photos on laptop and copy them across too.
Still raining in Brisbane! A day around the house sorting chores out, 6 loads of washing, some ironing etc. I spent a good three hours in the afternoon sorting out photos on the computer. Deleted lots of duplicates and sorted stuff into folders.
Need to sort out photos on laptop and copy them across too.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Sixty
Saturday
A quiet day, Kate got up late after a sleep in and we headed down to New Farm to get some groceries and lunch.
A quiet afternoon in doing chores and dinner at home. Still raining here in QLD.
A quiet day, Kate got up late after a sleep in and we headed down to New Farm to get some groceries and lunch.
A quiet afternoon in doing chores and dinner at home. Still raining here in QLD.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Nine
A very quiet day at work, I was the only member of staff in the office. I did a trip to Kennards in the morning to drop some stuff off and clear out all the clothes form last years event. I filled the charity bin at the Asthma place opposite.
Picked up Kate at 4.30 and we headed home. Spoke to Carol in the evening.
Thought about Bill who was in his last shift at work after 50 years. Maybe I'll give him access to this blog so he can pick up my typos and keep his hand in!
Picked up Kate at 4.30 and we headed home. Spoke to Carol in the evening.
Thought about Bill who was in his last shift at work after 50 years. Maybe I'll give him access to this blog so he can pick up my typos and keep his hand in!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Eight
Thursday
Australia Day 2012.
A relaxed day off for Australia Day, in the morning we hung out at home and in the afternoon we went to the Cinema on James St to see J Edgar, the movie with Leonardo Di Caprio in about J Edgar Hoover. It was OK, nothing special and didn't really hold my interest that much.
We grabbed some Tapas at a bar next to the Cinema afterwards which was also not much. The Aussies have this weird thing where they slap an extra percentage on restaurant meals on public holidays to cover increased staff costs.
In other news Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott had an interesting day out
http://www.smh.com.au/national/pm---dragged-away-after-being-trapped-by--protesters-20120126-1qj1c.html
Australia Day 2012.
A relaxed day off for Australia Day, in the morning we hung out at home and in the afternoon we went to the Cinema on James St to see J Edgar, the movie with Leonardo Di Caprio in about J Edgar Hoover. It was OK, nothing special and didn't really hold my interest that much.
We grabbed some Tapas at a bar next to the Cinema afterwards which was also not much. The Aussies have this weird thing where they slap an extra percentage on restaurant meals on public holidays to cover increased staff costs.
In other news Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott had an interesting day out
http://www.smh.com.au/national/pm---dragged-away-after-being-trapped-by--protesters-20120126-1qj1c.html
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven
Wednesday
More and more rain, had to do some alerts to our walkers today as event sites effected by rain, nothing major just creeks flooding which is understandable.
Ended up in the office on my own in the afternoon as everyone was off or finished up early.
More and more rain, had to do some alerts to our walkers today as event sites effected by rain, nothing major just creeks flooding which is understandable.
Ended up in the office on my own in the afternoon as everyone was off or finished up early.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Six
Tuesday
Another rainy day in Queensland, a normal day at work so not much to report. Was my colleague Erins birthday so ended up eating cake, not much good for the health kick but oh well.
Some localised flooding around Brisbane today.
Another rainy day in Queensland, a normal day at work so not much to report. Was my colleague Erins birthday so ended up eating cake, not much good for the health kick but oh well.
Some localised flooding around Brisbane today.
Monday, 23 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Five
Monday
Not much to report today, had a Skype call with the UK in the evening. It's very wet here. Spoke to Estate agent today who was asking questions about the flat, we suspect there was a second viewing yesterday, hence the questions.
Not much to report today, had a Skype call with the UK in the evening. It's very wet here. Spoke to Estate agent today who was asking questions about the flat, we suspect there was a second viewing yesterday, hence the questions.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Four
Sunday
We awoke about 9 and got ourselves ready and checked out before heading over to the post wedding brunch which was held at Lochanside Estate
http://www.lochansideaccommodationbowralberrima.com/
Soon enough it was time to say goodbye to the happy couple and drive north back to Sydney. the traffic was not too bad as we were concerned with the bridge closure it would be bad but it was all good.
We had a brief siesta at Bill and Carols before they drove us back to the airport and we got the 7pm flight back to Brisbane.
We awoke about 9 and got ourselves ready and checked out before heading over to the post wedding brunch which was held at Lochanside Estate
http://www.lochansideaccommodationbowralberrima.com/
Soon enough it was time to say goodbye to the happy couple and drive north back to Sydney. the traffic was not too bad as we were concerned with the bridge closure it would be bad but it was all good.
We had a brief siesta at Bill and Carols before they drove us back to the airport and we got the 7pm flight back to Brisbane.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Three
Saturday 21st January 2012
Today we celebrated the wedding of the wonderful Pru and Paul, the new Mr & Mrs Seddon.
We spent the late morning and lunchtime in Bowral before heading back to the hotel to get ready for the big day.
At just after 3 I drove myself, Kate, Adam and John over to the wedding venue.
http://www.montroseberryfarm.com.au/
At 3.30 while we were in the car it absolutely poured with rain, not ideal for a wedding starting at 4pm. On arrival the rain cleared and the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch or drop of rain either.
The reception was lovely with Pimms on tap and wonderful canapes. The dinner and speeches were superb as was the dancing and merriment that followed.
We headed back to where the Engels were staying for a bit of an after party before heading home and bed at 2am. Some highlight pics below.
Today we celebrated the wedding of the wonderful Pru and Paul, the new Mr & Mrs Seddon.
We spent the late morning and lunchtime in Bowral before heading back to the hotel to get ready for the big day.
At just after 3 I drove myself, Kate, Adam and John over to the wedding venue.
http://www.montroseberryfarm.com.au/
At 3.30 while we were in the car it absolutely poured with rain, not ideal for a wedding starting at 4pm. On arrival the rain cleared and the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch or drop of rain either.
The reception was lovely with Pimms on tap and wonderful canapes. The dinner and speeches were superb as was the dancing and merriment that followed.
We headed back to where the Engels were staying for a bit of an after party before heading home and bed at 2am. Some highlight pics below.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty Two
Friday
A lazy morning before we drove over to Circular Quay to pick up Pru and Pauls Wedding cake for them. Once we had that and a trip back to Willoughby we hit the road south to the Southern Highlands.
Took us best part of 3 hours due to traffic and upon arrival we delivered the cake (in one piece I may add) to Pru at Kirkham Manor.
We drove to the hotel to check in which was very nice.
http://www.peppers.com.au/craigieburn/
We then drove to Briars (where we stayed when Chris and Hannah got married) and had a decent pub dinner surrounded by the wedding guests for tomorrow.
http://www.briars.com.au/
Headed back to hotel to crash at about 10pm.
A lazy morning before we drove over to Circular Quay to pick up Pru and Pauls Wedding cake for them. Once we had that and a trip back to Willoughby we hit the road south to the Southern Highlands.
Took us best part of 3 hours due to traffic and upon arrival we delivered the cake (in one piece I may add) to Pru at Kirkham Manor.
We drove to the hotel to check in which was very nice.
http://www.peppers.com.au/craigieburn/
We then drove to Briars (where we stayed when Chris and Hannah got married) and had a decent pub dinner surrounded by the wedding guests for tomorrow.
http://www.briars.com.au/
Headed back to hotel to crash at about 10pm.
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty One
Thursday
A usual day at work, after which I picked up Kate form work, we headed back to Teneriffe briefly before driving out to airport. We flew to Sydney on the 8pm and were met by Carol. Headed back to Willoughby and had cups of tea and chat with Bill and Carol as Bill arrived home from work at same time as us.
A usual day at work, after which I picked up Kate form work, we headed back to Teneriffe briefly before driving out to airport. We flew to Sydney on the 8pm and were met by Carol. Headed back to Willoughby and had cups of tea and chat with Bill and Carol as Bill arrived home from work at same time as us.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Fifty
Wednesday
Another usual day at work, hit the supermarket afterwards and had a Skype call to UK. Last day at work tomorrow before a day off on Friday.
Another usual day at work, hit the supermarket afterwards and had a Skype call to UK. Last day at work tomorrow before a day off on Friday.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Nine
Not much to report today really, a busy day in the office doing volunteer stuff. Home for dinner and a night in front of the television.
Monday, 16 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Eight
Monday
Lots of rain over night but a fairly dry day here in Brisbane. During the morning drove out to Newmarket to meet with SES (State Emergency Service) to discuss their support to the event this year.
Back to work at lunchtime and a couple more meetings. Picked up Kate and we cooked a light pasta dish for dinner.
Raining heavily again this evening as I write this.
Lots of rain over night but a fairly dry day here in Brisbane. During the morning drove out to Newmarket to meet with SES (State Emergency Service) to discuss their support to the event this year.
Back to work at lunchtime and a couple more meetings. Picked up Kate and we cooked a light pasta dish for dinner.
Raining heavily again this evening as I write this.
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Seven
Sunday
A trip to the good old Chermside Westfield late this morning. Kate found a fantastic dress which she bought. I bought a new tie wear to the impending wedding in Southern Highlands next weekend.
We cooked some Asian food this evening, kind of went OK.
Back to work tomorrow.
A trip to the good old Chermside Westfield late this morning. Kate found a fantastic dress which she bought. I bought a new tie wear to the impending wedding in Southern Highlands next weekend.
We cooked some Asian food this evening, kind of went OK.
Back to work tomorrow.
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Six
Saturday
We hit the supermarket in the morning, came back for some lunch and then went out to the shops again on James St. In the evening we cooked fish from the market and had a Skype call to the UK.
In the afternoon we also took a walk along the river and looked at New Teneriffe Ferry Terminal that starts to operate City Cat Services on 23rd. The Bulimba ferry is now running from new jetty rather than old one pictured last.
We hit the supermarket in the morning, came back for some lunch and then went out to the shops again on James St. In the evening we cooked fish from the market and had a Skype call to the UK.
In the afternoon we also took a walk along the river and looked at New Teneriffe Ferry Terminal that starts to operate City Cat Services on 23rd. The Bulimba ferry is now running from new jetty rather than old one pictured last.
Friday, 13 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Five
Back to work today (Friday). Got lots done in terms of data inputting our volunteer shifts. Picked up Kate and we had some Tapas at the London Club this evening.
I've also finalised the blog and updated my year 2 in review posting
http://adriansteward.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-seven-hundred-and-thirty.html
I've also finalised the blog and updated my year 2 in review posting
http://adriansteward.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-seven-hundred-and-thirty.html
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Four
Thursday
Another day off after night of getting up and coughing lots in the bathroom before going back to bed and then doing it all again a few hours later.
Didn't do much in during the day apart from sit in front of TV.
Hard to believe a year ago we were facing the flood crisis outside...
http://adriansteward.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-five-hundred-and-seventy-nine.html
Another day off after night of getting up and coughing lots in the bathroom before going back to bed and then doing it all again a few hours later.
Didn't do much in during the day apart from sit in front of TV.
Hard to believe a year ago we were facing the flood crisis outside...
http://adriansteward.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-five-hundred-and-seventy-nine.html
Day Nine Hundred and Forty Three
Wednesday
Took the day off today, felt like crap with headache and cold. Daytime telly really is crap too!
Had a brief Skype call with UK in evening and catch up call afterwards with Carol in Sydney.
Took the day off today, felt like crap with headache and cold. Daytime telly really is crap too!
Had a brief Skype call with UK in evening and catch up call afterwards with Carol in Sydney.
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