Saturday
A quiet day at home, we have started sorting out our stuff in preparation to move. Kate went shopping with her mum over at Chatswood. Apparently it's someones birthday soon.
Made my way over to Willoughby to meet them all for dinner. Collected a load of boxes from Kate's folks store room at the same time.
Fantastic day weather wise in Sydney, very warm and wonderful blue skies.
Got tipped off about the Smithy clip from Sport relief, have to say you still cant beat British Comedy, it's the best in the world. Added YouTube clip below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvvKUtHlDK8
Friday, 19 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Eighty
Fr Fr Friday.....
A day at work, was interesting sitting through some presentations form people from Papa New Guinea, these people have no electricity in their villages so puts things in perspective somewhat.
Not much else to report, glad it's Friday and we can chill out over the weekend.
A day at work, was interesting sitting through some presentations form people from Papa New Guinea, these people have no electricity in their villages so puts things in perspective somewhat.
Not much else to report, glad it's Friday and we can chill out over the weekend.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Nine
A rude awakening...
Mobile started ringing at 3am, couldn't really make sense what was happening until we finally came round, by then it was too late. Anyway one voicemail later and some recruitment agent in UK was trying to get me. Must be pretty crap agent if they haven't at least looked at Linked In first.
Second awakening at normal time and it was off to work. Spent a day data inputting, fun fun fun. Talked to Oxfam and already booking in meetings for my first day there on 6th.
Kate got in late after an event at Kirribilli House.
Not much else to report.
Mobile started ringing at 3am, couldn't really make sense what was happening until we finally came round, by then it was too late. Anyway one voicemail later and some recruitment agent in UK was trying to get me. Must be pretty crap agent if they haven't at least looked at Linked In first.
Second awakening at normal time and it was off to work. Spent a day data inputting, fun fun fun. Talked to Oxfam and already booking in meetings for my first day there on 6th.
Kate got in late after an event at Kirribilli House.
Not much else to report.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Eight
Got up, walked to estate agent and gave notice on our house in Glebe. 3 weeks form now we'll be out of here formally.
Seems many others with that real estate agent are on move after a spate of rent hikes from what I could gather form the person there.
Did a slow day at Caritas.
Came home, spoke to folks on skype and didn't do much else.
Seems many others with that real estate agent are on move after a spate of rent hikes from what I could gather form the person there.
Did a slow day at Caritas.
Came home, spoke to folks on skype and didn't do much else.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Seven
We are on the move...
We applied for a flat today and by lunchtime our application was approved. By mid afternoon the holding deposit was paid. We will sign a lease starting 27th March.
We are off to Newtown.
We'll be living on King St, very reminiscent of the Tooting/Balham High Road in London. We'll be saving 180 dollars a week in rent, which is best part of 10K a year saved. The flat is first floor one bedroom and is also brand new which is great as it's fresh and clean.
It's closer to work and less than 2 mins to a mainline railway station (St.Peters)
I've added pics of place below.
So next few weeks will involve all the joys of moving, plus probably having strangers tramp around our place as real estate agents try and fill our place.
We give notice on our existing Glebe place tomorrow.
Lots of change, new job starting in 3 weeks, new flat, new area to live...all change!
Kate seems to be feeling a lot better too.
We applied for a flat today and by lunchtime our application was approved. By mid afternoon the holding deposit was paid. We will sign a lease starting 27th March.
We are off to Newtown.
We'll be living on King St, very reminiscent of the Tooting/Balham High Road in London. We'll be saving 180 dollars a week in rent, which is best part of 10K a year saved. The flat is first floor one bedroom and is also brand new which is great as it's fresh and clean.
It's closer to work and less than 2 mins to a mainline railway station (St.Peters)
I've added pics of place below.
So next few weeks will involve all the joys of moving, plus probably having strangers tramp around our place as real estate agents try and fill our place.
We give notice on our existing Glebe place tomorrow.
Lots of change, new job starting in 3 weeks, new flat, new area to live...all change!
Kate seems to be feeling a lot better too.
Monday, 15 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Six
A day off work
I drove Kate to work, the joys of crawling across Sydney Harbour Bridge in traffic, you don't see that on the postcards!
Came home and washed and waxed the car. Sorted loads of stuff out around the house.
In the afternoon I picked up Kate from Dentist, seems she has bad infection around her wisdom teeth. Dentist prescribed super antibiotics to clear it. she'll need further trips after infection has cleared for next steps.
It's good to know what has been causing her pain for last week.
Tonight we filled in all the application forms for flat we are going to try and move too. Once it's signed and sealed I'll add pics here.
Got my flight to Melbourne booked by Oxfam for Trailwalker when i start new job. Still waiting on the contract paperwork.
I nice box arrived from Blighty (basingstoke) which was promptly hidden by Kate, must be someones birthday in a couple of weeks...
Finally the news from Sydney is bonkers, media are obsessed by Lara Bingle and Michale Clarkes break up, just see smh.com.au for more. The main evening news was dominated by it as leading story, over things like deaths and hospital shortages etc..crazy Oz...
I drove Kate to work, the joys of crawling across Sydney Harbour Bridge in traffic, you don't see that on the postcards!
Came home and washed and waxed the car. Sorted loads of stuff out around the house.
In the afternoon I picked up Kate from Dentist, seems she has bad infection around her wisdom teeth. Dentist prescribed super antibiotics to clear it. she'll need further trips after infection has cleared for next steps.
It's good to know what has been causing her pain for last week.
Tonight we filled in all the application forms for flat we are going to try and move too. Once it's signed and sealed I'll add pics here.
Got my flight to Melbourne booked by Oxfam for Trailwalker when i start new job. Still waiting on the contract paperwork.
I nice box arrived from Blighty (basingstoke) which was promptly hidden by Kate, must be someones birthday in a couple of weeks...
Finally the news from Sydney is bonkers, media are obsessed by Lara Bingle and Michale Clarkes break up, just see smh.com.au for more. The main evening news was dominated by it as leading story, over things like deaths and hospital shortages etc..crazy Oz...
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Five
Happy Mothers Day to my lovely mother!
A quiet day at home, Kate still has a problem with her teeth so wasnt feeling the greatest.
We went over to Willoughby for dinner, had a good Skype call with folks and then headed home.
A quiet day at home, Kate still has a problem with her teeth so wasnt feeling the greatest.
We went over to Willoughby for dinner, had a good Skype call with folks and then headed home.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Four
A day spent driving up and down King St Newtown....
We got up and went to view a number of apartments in and around Newtown and Camperdown. The first one we saw we both really liked, its fairly new, clean and quite spacious.
The second two were horrible, the second was very small and grubby, the third felt like a prison block with landings and small windows.
We'll have a think over Sunday as to whether to go for first one.
After that we went for an afternoon BBQ at Caroline and Johns, was nice to catch up with everyone in Newtown.
Came home and chilled out. Kate's ulcers/swollen gums are still causing her much pain, hopefully the antibiotics will start taking effect and give her some relief.
We got up and went to view a number of apartments in and around Newtown and Camperdown. The first one we saw we both really liked, its fairly new, clean and quite spacious.
The second two were horrible, the second was very small and grubby, the third felt like a prison block with landings and small windows.
We'll have a think over Sunday as to whether to go for first one.
After that we went for an afternoon BBQ at Caroline and Johns, was nice to catch up with everyone in Newtown.
Came home and chilled out. Kate's ulcers/swollen gums are still causing her much pain, hopefully the antibiotics will start taking effect and give her some relief.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Three
Friday
A day at work, kept myself busy and talked about what more there was to do there. Dropped down to 3 or 4 days a week for next 2 weeks and then finish up. Works for me and them.
Came home via almost all the estate agents in Newtown and Glebe to collect the rental lists. We've found a few possibles to view in the morning.
Cooked omelettes for dinner, spoke to Kates folks and off to bed now.
A day at work, kept myself busy and talked about what more there was to do there. Dropped down to 3 or 4 days a week for next 2 weeks and then finish up. Works for me and them.
Came home via almost all the estate agents in Newtown and Glebe to collect the rental lists. We've found a few possibles to view in the morning.
Cooked omelettes for dinner, spoke to Kates folks and off to bed now.
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy Two
Thursday
Not a great deal to report, got up and went to work and then picked Kate up from work and made our way over to Willoughby for dinner.
Spent some time researching properties on line, will probably go and view some rental places on Saturday.
Writing this in Willoughby, will head home soon.
Corey Haim of Lost Boys fame pegged it today, shame, is one of my favourite movies.
Not a great deal to report, got up and went to work and then picked Kate up from work and made our way over to Willoughby for dinner.
Spent some time researching properties on line, will probably go and view some rental places on Saturday.
Writing this in Willoughby, will head home soon.
Corey Haim of Lost Boys fame pegged it today, shame, is one of my favourite movies.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy One
Wednesday
A quiet day at work, not a great deal to report really. They were having a cake sale there all day and I resisted everything.
Came home at about 5 and waited for Kate.
Kate came home, we had dinner and spoke to folks on Skype.
Not much else, in headline news in Sydney, the elephant at Taronga had another baby, despite them saying it was deceased 2 days ago...
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/just-outstanding-miracle-baby-elephant-takes-first-steps-20100310-pyun.html
A quiet day at work, not a great deal to report really. They were having a cake sale there all day and I resisted everything.
Came home at about 5 and waited for Kate.
Kate came home, we had dinner and spoke to folks on Skype.
Not much else, in headline news in Sydney, the elephant at Taronga had another baby, despite them saying it was deceased 2 days ago...
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/just-outstanding-miracle-baby-elephant-takes-first-steps-20100310-pyun.html
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Seventy
A quiet day at work, will have to think about how longer to keep it going. Nipped to post office on way to work to pick up a parcel for Kate.
After work came home and started cooking the dinner. Kate came home and opened her parcel, it was a present form Pru for her birthday. In there was also some Percy Pig sweeties from M&S for me, Pru is a legend.
Any other readers are welcome to send UK confectionery this way! (sweets are known as lollies down under by the way)
After work came home and started cooking the dinner. Kate came home and opened her parcel, it was a present form Pru for her birthday. In there was also some Percy Pig sweeties from M&S for me, Pru is a legend.
Any other readers are welcome to send UK confectionery this way! (sweets are known as lollies down under by the way)
Monday, 8 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Nine
Back to reality
Back to work for Monday, not really a great deal going on, just a few admin things and writing some proposals on how to build the event next year.
Drove to the North shore to pick up Kate from work and we did some food shopping at WooliesNorthbridge for a change.
We came home, had some dinner and chilled out.
Spent time reading the pack form England and admiring the latest postcard Alvin has created.
Back to work for Monday, not really a great deal going on, just a few admin things and writing some proposals on how to build the event next year.
Drove to the North shore to pick up Kate from work and we did some food shopping at WooliesNorthbridge for a change.
We came home, had some dinner and chilled out.
Spent time reading the pack form England and admiring the latest postcard Alvin has created.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Eight
Sunday
We awoke fairly early and got up and headed to restaurant for brekkie. We came back to room and sorted all our stuff out and checked out. We drove back to Hopewood to meet Kate's folks and Chris and Hannah.
We helped with the final clear up after wedding and then all drove over to Hannah's parents house for Brunch/Tea.
It was nice to have a post wedding catch up.
As the afternoon disappeared we drove back to Sydney and back to reality. We had a good Skype call with folks and talked them through the pictures on facebook (on Kate's account) and then relaxed and went to bed fairly early.
We awoke fairly early and got up and headed to restaurant for brekkie. We came back to room and sorted all our stuff out and checked out. We drove back to Hopewood to meet Kate's folks and Chris and Hannah.
We helped with the final clear up after wedding and then all drove over to Hannah's parents house for Brunch/Tea.
It was nice to have a post wedding catch up.
As the afternoon disappeared we drove back to Sydney and back to reality. We had a good Skype call with folks and talked them through the pictures on facebook (on Kate's account) and then relaxed and went to bed fairly early.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Seven
Chris and Hannahs Wedding Day
The big day finally arrived. I got up fairly early and had a cooked brekkie in hotel restaurant. Sorted myself out and headed over to Hopewood to spend a bit of time with Kate's family, I helped Chris and Ryan set up the sound system in the reception room which was a laugh.
Ryan, Chris and I then headed into Bowral for lunch, we took Chris for his last lunch as an unmarried man!
I left them in Bowral and headed back to Hotel to change. Just before three I joined the other wedding guests staying at Briars at reception to catch the bus to the wedding.
We were delivered to Hopewood in good time and I spent time taking pics. Soon enough Hannah arrived and the ceremony was underway, all the girls looked fantastic and the boys scrubbed up well too.
Ceremony done it was onto photo's in the garden, this was a nice break and a chance to catch up with the Colhoun clan.
we then had the reception which was lovely, food was excellent and onto speeches. I had the responsibility of video the speeches which I hope I did well enough.
Then there was dancing, chatting and all round good times.
Chris and Hannah made their way out and we all headed home (well Kate and I went back to Bill and Carols cottage for a nice cuppa) we then drove back to hotel for well earned rest!
The beaming parents and Bridegroom
The Happy Couple
Our turn next.... T- 1 year
Barbara, me, Kate, Bill, Carol
Colhoun clan
The big day finally arrived. I got up fairly early and had a cooked brekkie in hotel restaurant. Sorted myself out and headed over to Hopewood to spend a bit of time with Kate's family, I helped Chris and Ryan set up the sound system in the reception room which was a laugh.
Ryan, Chris and I then headed into Bowral for lunch, we took Chris for his last lunch as an unmarried man!
I left them in Bowral and headed back to Hotel to change. Just before three I joined the other wedding guests staying at Briars at reception to catch the bus to the wedding.
We were delivered to Hopewood in good time and I spent time taking pics. Soon enough Hannah arrived and the ceremony was underway, all the girls looked fantastic and the boys scrubbed up well too.
Ceremony done it was onto photo's in the garden, this was a nice break and a chance to catch up with the Colhoun clan.
we then had the reception which was lovely, food was excellent and onto speeches. I had the responsibility of video the speeches which I hope I did well enough.
Then there was dancing, chatting and all round good times.
Chris and Hannah made their way out and we all headed home (well Kate and I went back to Bill and Carols cottage for a nice cuppa) we then drove back to hotel for well earned rest!
The beaming parents and Bridegroom
The Happy Couple
Our turn next.... T- 1 year
Barbara, me, Kate, Bill, Carol
Colhoun clan
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Six
Friday Up and about early getting stuff ready for Bowral and the wedding. I dropped Kate at the hairdressers and drove to Oxfam in Surry Hills briefly to drop back the sandbags I had borrowed from them for the Caritas events. Talked briefly about the job and that's all looking good, just paperwork now.
Picked up Kate and we came home and picked up our stuff and headed south. We picked up the other Kate (chief Bridesmaid) and headed to Bowral.
We arrived in time for the wedding rehearsal which all went well. The wedding reception was held at
http://www.hopewoodcountryhouse.com.au/
After the rehearsal was over and Kate and I went our separate ways, Kate went to Hannah's parents house and I checked into our hotel
http://www.briars.com.au/
Later in the evening I joined a family dinner with Bill, Carol, Chris, Jan (Carol's sister), Kevin (Jan's husband), Ryan (best man), Edward (Hannah's cousin) and Kathryn (Edwards partner).
We went to a local restaurant in Bowral
http://www.miettas.com.au/Australia/New_South_Wales/Bowral/Onesta_Cucina.html
Food was good and company excellent. We all went our separate ways for early nights before the big day.
Table decoration
Reception room
Practice...
You stand here...
Mastering the steps (Ryan and Kate)
Picked up Kate and we came home and picked up our stuff and headed south. We picked up the other Kate (chief Bridesmaid) and headed to Bowral.
We arrived in time for the wedding rehearsal which all went well. The wedding reception was held at
http://www.hopewoodcountryhouse.com.au/
After the rehearsal was over and Kate and I went our separate ways, Kate went to Hannah's parents house and I checked into our hotel
http://www.briars.com.au/
Later in the evening I joined a family dinner with Bill, Carol, Chris, Jan (Carol's sister), Kevin (Jan's husband), Ryan (best man), Edward (Hannah's cousin) and Kathryn (Edwards partner).
We went to a local restaurant in Bowral
http://www.miettas.com.au/Australia/New_South_Wales/Bowral/Onesta_Cucina.html
Food was good and company excellent. We all went our separate ways for early nights before the big day.
Table decoration
Reception room
Practice...
You stand here...
Mastering the steps (Ryan and Kate)
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Five
A superb start to the day, I managed to slip and slide on my arse down the stairs, coming to a stop by my big toe hitting the wall at the bottom. Nothing broken but pride a little knocked. I always said those stairs were dodgy. of course carrying the washing basket down with both hands and with my PJ's sagging under my feet probably didnt help me too much.
Went to work and didn't do too much, phoned an estate agent about a flat we'd seen but they wont show it until Saturday so we'll prob miss it, I'll call agent on Monday in case no one signs it up after inspection.
Came home, and then drove to Chatswood to meet Kate and her mum who were having their nails done for wedding on Saturday . We picked up a few other bits and pieces then headed back to Willoughby for dinner. Had a phone call with Chris and Hannah who both sound very relaxed which is good.
Came home at 10 and have been ironing and sorting out stuff for wedding. We drive to Bowral tomorrow.
There may well be some interruption to blog service until Sunday I'm afraid dear readers.
Went to work and didn't do too much, phoned an estate agent about a flat we'd seen but they wont show it until Saturday so we'll prob miss it, I'll call agent on Monday in case no one signs it up after inspection.
Came home, and then drove to Chatswood to meet Kate and her mum who were having their nails done for wedding on Saturday . We picked up a few other bits and pieces then headed back to Willoughby for dinner. Had a phone call with Chris and Hannah who both sound very relaxed which is good.
Came home at 10 and have been ironing and sorting out stuff for wedding. We drive to Bowral tomorrow.
There may well be some interruption to blog service until Sunday I'm afraid dear readers.
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Four
Wednesday
A fairly quiet day at work, nothing too stressful. Grabbed some shopping on way home and then cooked a dinner of sausages and salad. Caught up with TV and then went to bed.
An interesting video can be found here about Trailwalker which will take up much of my life over next six months (working on not participating in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yQFjuAJ_yc&feature=player_embedded#
and
http://vimeo.com/7846485
A fairly quiet day at work, nothing too stressful. Grabbed some shopping on way home and then cooked a dinner of sausages and salad. Caught up with TV and then went to bed.
An interesting video can be found here about Trailwalker which will take up much of my life over next six months (working on not participating in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yQFjuAJ_yc&feature=player_embedded#
and
http://vimeo.com/7846485
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Three
A regular day at work, did a lot of heavy lifting sorting out all the junk at work, seems no one has ever done it since they have been in that office for over 2 years.
Had a call from recruitment agent to let me know I hadn't got the Can Too job, well it had been offered to an internal candidate and it was likely they would take it.
Ive spoken to my buddies at Oxfam and lined up a six month contract starting in April. Still need to do the paperwork so it's not in the bag but looking very good. The Irish Girl who did the job last year emailed me to say she had heard I had taken the job so that could have only come from the Oxfam folks themselves so I think we are good.
Spoke to Caritas and they want me to stay on as long as poss, so happy days, money coming in ad job lined up until September.
Came home and then jumped on tram to Pyrmont Bay. went to meet a load of ex Symbianites which was good, was nice to catch up with people, but I have to say I don't miss it at all. Pic of those there is below....
L-R Hamish Willie, Joe Branton, Michael Bruce, Bruce Carney, Steve Winnick
Had a call from recruitment agent to let me know I hadn't got the Can Too job, well it had been offered to an internal candidate and it was likely they would take it.
Ive spoken to my buddies at Oxfam and lined up a six month contract starting in April. Still need to do the paperwork so it's not in the bag but looking very good. The Irish Girl who did the job last year emailed me to say she had heard I had taken the job so that could have only come from the Oxfam folks themselves so I think we are good.
Spoke to Caritas and they want me to stay on as long as poss, so happy days, money coming in ad job lined up until September.
Came home and then jumped on tram to Pyrmont Bay. went to meet a load of ex Symbianites which was good, was nice to catch up with people, but I have to say I don't miss it at all. Pic of those there is below....
L-R Hamish Willie, Joe Branton, Michael Bruce, Bruce Carney, Steve Winnick
Monday, 1 March 2010
Day Two Hundred and Sixty Two
Monday
Not a great deal to report, a quiet day at the office. Weather in Sydney has got worse, it's now officially Autumn.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/march-marks-clear-change-from-sticky-days-of-summer-20100301-pciq.html
Some shopping on way home and chilled out this evening.
Tomorrow night I'm catching up with ex colleagues who are attending this
http://www.nokiadevcon-au.com/index.php
Not a great deal to report, a quiet day at the office. Weather in Sydney has got worse, it's now officially Autumn.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/march-marks-clear-change-from-sticky-days-of-summer-20100301-pciq.html
Some shopping on way home and chilled out this evening.
Tomorrow night I'm catching up with ex colleagues who are attending this
http://www.nokiadevcon-au.com/index.php
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