Wednesday
Nice early text messages from folks to say they had landed in Sydney, had a quick call too.
A long day at work, however a revised trail is looking good.
Kate picked me up just before 5pm, we came home briefly and then it was off to the airport to pick up the folks.
Was great to see them coming down the stairs of the plane and a great reunion in the delightful Brisbane airport.
Brought them home and showed them flat, and soon enough took the tired two to their hotel.
Oh and its good to hear Caro has landed on Aussie soil too.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Day Six Hundred and Six
Tuesday
Brett and I spent most of the day 4wd'ing through Brisbane Forest Park looking at trail routes and measuring GPS data etc. All looks good for event, was along day though.
In the evening spent lots of time doing more wedding stationary, Kate should start our own business doing it post wedding!
We spent time tidying up before the arrival of the folks tomorrow.
Brett and I spent most of the day 4wd'ing through Brisbane Forest Park looking at trail routes and measuring GPS data etc. All looks good for event, was along day though.
In the evening spent lots of time doing more wedding stationary, Kate should start our own business doing it post wedding!
We spent time tidying up before the arrival of the folks tomorrow.
Day Six Hundred and Five
Monday
Another week, less than 3 now until we get married!
A day in the office doing more prep for event.
Came home and we spent lots of time ticking things of our wedding to do list. Folks are now flying to Singapore and will arrive in Australia on Wednesday morning.
Another week, less than 3 now until we get married!
A day in the office doing more prep for event.
Came home and we spent lots of time ticking things of our wedding to do list. Folks are now flying to Singapore and will arrive in Australia on Wednesday morning.
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Day Six Hundred and Four
Sunday
Got up at 4.50am as I had agreed to go and help out at a walking/running event at Mt Glorious (where our event starts). Tough getting up early but amazing to see the amount of people out cycling at that time of day on a Sunday morning.
Event all went off OK, only 150 people compared by our 1200 but good to see how they managed their start etc.
Came home by 11am and we did more things on the wedding to do list!
Went for a walk along the river in the early evening, had some dinner and spoke to Carol, then my folks by Skype, they are very excited to be arriving in Australia on Wednesday. Will be great to have them here.
Got up at 4.50am as I had agreed to go and help out at a walking/running event at Mt Glorious (where our event starts). Tough getting up early but amazing to see the amount of people out cycling at that time of day on a Sunday morning.
Event all went off OK, only 150 people compared by our 1200 but good to see how they managed their start etc.
Came home by 11am and we did more things on the wedding to do list!
Went for a walk along the river in the early evening, had some dinner and spoke to Carol, then my folks by Skype, they are very excited to be arriving in Australia on Wednesday. Will be great to have them here.
Day Six Hundred and Three
Saturday
A day of wedding prep etc before the folks arrive later in the week. We did some shopping in Milton and the city.
Much of rest of day at home doing wedding stationary.
A day of wedding prep etc before the folks arrive later in the week. We did some shopping in Milton and the city.
Much of rest of day at home doing wedding stationary.
Friday, 4 February 2011
Day Six Hundred and Two
Friday
Up early and to a meeting with QPWS. Things are looking good for the event, going to be a few busy months I think.
Nipped home for lunch and then back to work.
The evening was relaxed in front of TV with a few drinks and a nice nachos dinner.
Up early and to a meeting with QPWS. Things are looking good for the event, going to be a few busy months I think.
Nipped home for lunch and then back to work.
The evening was relaxed in front of TV with a few drinks and a nice nachos dinner.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Day Six Hundred and One
Awoke to thankfully find little loss of life up north.
A quiet day at work, not much to report from there. Did get lots of wedding things done though, final prep all coming together now.
Came home and carried on with wedding stuff, spoke to Bill and Carol.
Tomorrow is Friday thankfully.
Some pics from up north
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/cyclone-yasi-pictures/
A quiet day at work, not much to report from there. Did get lots of wedding things done though, final prep all coming together now.
Came home and carried on with wedding stuff, spoke to Bill and Carol.
Tomorrow is Friday thankfully.
Some pics from up north
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/cyclone-yasi-pictures/
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Day Six Hundred
A day dominated by Cyclone Yasi. This is a bad one, catergory 5 and headed to the North of Queensland. I fear when we wake tomorrow there will be significant damage and loss of life.
Spent much of day at work tracking the progress of it as well as trying to continue normal work which is already disrupted after floods.
Had a good Skype call with folks in the evening.
Some interesting articles below.
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/how-cyclone-yasi-compares-around-the-world/story-fn7ik2te-1225998762870
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/port-hinchinbrook-resident-made-emergency-call-to-be-evacuated-but-was-told-nothing-could-be-done-to-help-them/story-e6freon6-1225999067005
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/inside-a-monster-20110202-1adpi.html
Spent much of day at work tracking the progress of it as well as trying to continue normal work which is already disrupted after floods.
Had a good Skype call with folks in the evening.
Some interesting articles below.
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/how-cyclone-yasi-compares-around-the-world/story-fn7ik2te-1225998762870
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/port-hinchinbrook-resident-made-emergency-call-to-be-evacuated-but-was-told-nothing-could-be-done-to-help-them/story-e6freon6-1225999067005
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/inside-a-monster-20110202-1adpi.html
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Nine
Tuesday ...day 599
Another day at work, walked in this morning, was supper humid as it had rained earlier, in fact rain woke me up at about 6am. Got to work and sat in front of fan for five minutes.
A day of chasing stakeholders and meetings at work.
Walked home in the rain, gotta keep walking come rain or shine.
Looks like Queensland is in for yet another battering, this time from Cyclone Yasi...
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland-facing-a-deadly-event-with-cyclone-yasi-anna-bligh/story-e6freon6-1225997904763
Another day at work, walked in this morning, was supper humid as it had rained earlier, in fact rain woke me up at about 6am. Got to work and sat in front of fan for five minutes.
A day of chasing stakeholders and meetings at work.
Walked home in the rain, gotta keep walking come rain or shine.
Looks like Queensland is in for yet another battering, this time from Cyclone Yasi...
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland-facing-a-deadly-event-with-cyclone-yasi-anna-bligh/story-e6freon6-1225997904763
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Eight
Monday
Back to work, not much to report from there still. Came home and we looked at some wedding bits and pieces.
New season of My Kitchen Rules started tonight, fall of very annoying people but I'm gunning for the Queensland butchers.
Back to work, not much to report from there still. Came home and we looked at some wedding bits and pieces.
New season of My Kitchen Rules started tonight, fall of very annoying people but I'm gunning for the Queensland butchers.
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Seven
Woke up early, was up by 6.30am, can't seem to sleep in these days.
Kate got up about 8.30. We hit the shops mid morning and bought some bits for the wedding. Got myself a tie which I'm really happy with.
In the afternoon we did more wedding stuff, went for a walk along the river. Early evening saw us have a Skype call with folks which was good, they arrive here in 10 days.
Watched some tennis in the evening, a movie and then bed.
This is quite funny advert that is playing here at moment
Kate got up about 8.30. We hit the shops mid morning and bought some bits for the wedding. Got myself a tie which I'm really happy with.
In the afternoon we did more wedding stuff, went for a walk along the river. Early evening saw us have a Skype call with folks which was good, they arrive here in 10 days.
Watched some tennis in the evening, a movie and then bed.
This is quite funny advert that is playing here at moment
Saturday, 29 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Six
Saturday
Woke up at stupid o'clock and was up by 7am.
Spent morning tidying up awaiting Kates return. Headed to the airport in the afternoon to get Kate, so good to have her back now. We did a brief bit of shopping and then we had a dinner out at Gerties in New Farm.
Woke up at stupid o'clock and was up by 7am.
Spent morning tidying up awaiting Kates return. Headed to the airport in the afternoon to get Kate, so good to have her back now. We did a brief bit of shopping and then we had a dinner out at Gerties in New Farm.
Friday, 28 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Five
Friday
Got up and drove out to a couple more event sites this morning, they don't look in too bad a shape thankfully. Drove back to Teneriffe and then walked into the office.
Did some re planning during the afternoon.
Walked home and then drove back to the office to pick up a delivery which arrived. It's a wonderful set of plate ware form Bill and Carol for our wedding, its most gratefully received, although we wont open the boxes until we get back from the UK in March.
Skyped Kate before she went out and then went and got myself Fish and Chips this evening, first takeaway on ages.
Got up and drove out to a couple more event sites this morning, they don't look in too bad a shape thankfully. Drove back to Teneriffe and then walked into the office.
Did some re planning during the afternoon.
Walked home and then drove back to the office to pick up a delivery which arrived. It's a wonderful set of plate ware form Bill and Carol for our wedding, its most gratefully received, although we wont open the boxes until we get back from the UK in March.
Skyped Kate before she went out and then went and got myself Fish and Chips this evening, first takeaway on ages.
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Four
Thursday
Brett (colleague) and I went out and walked some of the trail today to assess damage after the floods. Much to think about as a result.
Back to the office at lunchtime and planning work in the afternoon.
Came home and had a quiet night. Only 2 days til Kate is back in Brissie.
Brett (colleague) and I went out and walked some of the trail today to assess damage after the floods. Much to think about as a result.
Back to the office at lunchtime and planning work in the afternoon.
Came home and had a quiet night. Only 2 days til Kate is back in Brissie.
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Three
Happy Australia Day 2011
Wednesday, another relaxed day for me. Went to the shops in the morning for some food, and took a walk in the afternoon although it was quite hot.
In the evening had a good Skype call with folks and brought them more up to speed on wedding things.
Kate collected her dress yesterday and seems very happy with it!
Not much else to report.
A good bit by Parky via Nick Bryant
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/nickbryant/2011/01/sir_michael_parkinsons_austral.html
Wednesday, another relaxed day for me. Went to the shops in the morning for some food, and took a walk in the afternoon although it was quite hot.
In the evening had a good Skype call with folks and brought them more up to speed on wedding things.
Kate collected her dress yesterday and seems very happy with it!
Not much else to report.
A good bit by Parky via Nick Bryant
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/nickbryant/2011/01/sir_michael_parkinsons_austral.html
Day Five Hundred and Ninety Two
Tuesday
A long day at work. Walked there and back, a beautiful day in Brisbane, lovely blue skies.
A quiet night at home, it's quiet without Kate here!
Some interesting post flood pics are here
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1225993255498?page=1
A long day at work. Walked there and back, a beautiful day in Brisbane, lovely blue skies.
A quiet night at home, it's quiet without Kate here!
Some interesting post flood pics are here
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1225993255498?page=1
Monday, 24 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Ninety One
Monday
Back to work, was a lovey walk in this morning, not too hot and glorious blue skies. A day at work getting more updates on the trail.
back now, great lots of people are coming Walked home in the evening and didn't do much in the evening. Got the majority of our RSVPsfrom the UK for the wedding in 32 days time!
Back to work, was a lovey walk in this morning, not too hot and glorious blue skies. A day at work getting more updates on the trail.
back now, great lots of people are coming Walked home in the evening and didn't do much in the evening. Got the majority of our RSVPsfrom the UK for the wedding in 32 days time!
Day Five Hundred and Ninety
Hit the road early and visited a number of checkpoint sites for the event, they don't look in too bad a shape thankfully. That took best part of 4 hours driving so headed home for lunch.
Spent afternoon doing wedding things, talking to Kate on Skype etc.
Spoke to Hazel in the evening and did not much else rest of the day.
Spent afternoon doing wedding things, talking to Kate on Skype etc.
Spoke to Hazel in the evening and did not much else rest of the day.
Saturday, 22 January 2011
Day Five Hundred and Eighty Nine
Saturday
A quiet day at home, had some bloke around at 10am to do some tax assessment on the property for the owners, although i had woken up at 7.30 anyway.
Went shopping to the now no longer underwater Coles at New Farm. In the afternoon I went for a walk along the river to Teneriffe Ferry terminal and back.
Had a couple of Skype calls with Kate and her folks.
Quiet night in front of TV.
A quiet day at home, had some bloke around at 10am to do some tax assessment on the property for the owners, although i had woken up at 7.30 anyway.
Went shopping to the now no longer underwater Coles at New Farm. In the afternoon I went for a walk along the river to Teneriffe Ferry terminal and back.
Had a couple of Skype calls with Kate and her folks.
Quiet night in front of TV.
Day Five Hundred and Eighty Eight
Friday
A very long day in the Melbourne office undertaking scenario exercises for the event, this was aimed at testing our emergency response procedures etc. Went very well and highlighted some areas for improvement.
We went for a drink afterwards before heading tot he airport for a 9pm flight. Was one of those annoying flights that seemed to take forever to actually get off the ground. The crew were boarding plane at 8.30 am, however we still had to wait for the last annoying slow people who rocked up to gate at 8.59 so we didn't take off until after 9pm anyway.
Landed in Brissie at 10pm and headed home. Spoke to Kate which was nice to catch up. Off to bed.
A very long day in the Melbourne office undertaking scenario exercises for the event, this was aimed at testing our emergency response procedures etc. Went very well and highlighted some areas for improvement.
We went for a drink afterwards before heading tot he airport for a 9pm flight. Was one of those annoying flights that seemed to take forever to actually get off the ground. The crew were boarding plane at 8.30 am, however we still had to wait for the last annoying slow people who rocked up to gate at 8.59 so we didn't take off until after 9pm anyway.
Landed in Brissie at 10pm and headed home. Spoke to Kate which was nice to catch up. Off to bed.
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