August 31, 2009
Rainy Morning - New Umbrella
While I was waiting for the bus this morning (which was late again) I seized the opportunity to snap a pic of my new umbrella.
It was good to see some rain again as the land around our place was starting to get a bit brown and crunchy.
August 28, 2009
Waiting at platform 3
Each weekday morning, I jump on the same train at the same platform to take the same long (1hr), and most times cramped, journey to work.
Whilst this may sound like a whinge (to be truthful the cramped part is) it is actually quite good to have this time out.
During this time on the train, I get to listen to some music, surf the web a bit, do some blogging and just generally chillax.
Then on the way home I do more of the same but I find this time is a great time to unwind from the sometimes stressful day at work.
I used to really HATE this trip to work and back, with a slight change in attitude and perception I have come to realize the benefits of my twice daily chill out time.
August 26, 2009
Waiting on the train (indefinately)
On the way to work this morning, as the train pulled into Oxley station it started playing up. We have been told that the train will be delayed about 15 min.
Update: now we have been told that the train will be delayed indefinately.
Update 2: Aparently the overhead lines are down at corinda and it is affecting all inbound and outbound serviced on the Ipswich line.
Update 3: they have now told us that it will be unlikely that we will move anywhere until at least 9am
Dozey Eye Retina Scald
On the way home from work, on the train tonight I occasioned to purloin a few lazy winks (40 to be exact).
However, as one is wont to do when dozing on the train, you open a little sleepy peeper at the exact time the sun appears from behind some trees.
Result = scorched retinas and a big yellow/white dot in my vision for I don't know how long.
August 23, 2009
Welcome to the family - Miley
This is Miley. She is a cattle dog / border collie cross. 8 weeks old.
We surprised the girls this morning with this little bundle of joy.
August 17, 2009
Awesome August Afternoom
We are heading out to a friend's place this arvo, and I just had to
let you all know how awesome this arvo is up here.
Perfect Day
August 16, 2009
Last Minute Decision - Going to the Ekka
On the way to TG's this morning, we decided to take the girls to the
Ekka.
We have never been on the last day before, but if we ever go again, it
will be on the last day.
The night entertainment was awesome, the girls thought that the best
part of the night was the Chariot Racing.
August 15, 2009
Friday Night Dinner
After work Friday night we went to Jets for tea where the girls spent most of their time in the "Jets Cadets fun centre" and got their faces painted.
Our Ekka Wednesday
On Ekka Wednesday, we started the day off with a trip to see Nanna & Poppy, then off to Orion Shopping Centre (pictured) for some rides (jumping castle, Merry go round, slippery slide), then back to Booval to pick Mum up and an hour spent doing Sand painting before finally heading home.
New from Cottees "Gubblebum"
You gotta love the marketing genius behind the new Cottees cordial campaign.
August 10, 2009
Look Mum, no (training) wheels
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Well today was a major milestone in CB's young life.
Today is the day she learned to ride her bike without the training wheels.
It all started Saturday arvo, when we heard excited voices in the backyard the a loud clang ( as we found out layer, this was the sound of CB running JP's bike into the back fence). They both ran upstairs excitedly to tell us that CB was riding the bike by herself.
After this, we went out the front to the footpath, after I removed the training wheels off her bike, for some practice. She was still not confident in her new found abilities and wouldn't listen to reason, she just wanted to ride and was getting upset that she couldn't just do it.
As it was late in the afternoon I told her that she had made excellent progress today and I would take her down the park in the morning where she would be able to ride easily.
First thing in the morning, we went down the park. One push was all it took. She was off and never looked back. She rode for so long that her hands got tired.
We are very proud of her efforts, but even more so her tenacity of kepping on going even after some good spills at the bmx track in the afternoon
Good on ya, CB.
Pics to follow 2nite !!!
[/caption]Well today was a major milestone in CB's young life.
Today is the day she learned to ride her bike without the training wheels.
It all started Saturday arvo, when we heard excited voices in the backyard the a loud clang ( as we found out layer, this was the sound of CB running JP's bike into the back fence). They both ran upstairs excitedly to tell us that CB was riding the bike by herself.
After this, we went out the front to the footpath, after I removed the training wheels off her bike, for some practice. She was still not confident in her new found abilities and wouldn't listen to reason, she just wanted to ride and was getting upset that she couldn't just do it.
As it was late in the afternoon I told her that she had made excellent progress today and I would take her down the park in the morning where she would be able to ride easily.
First thing in the morning, we went down the park. One push was all it took. She was off and never looked back. She rode for so long that her hands got tired.
We are very proud of her efforts, but even more so her tenacity of kepping on going even after some good spills at the bmx track in the afternoon
Good on ya, CB.
Pics to follow 2nite !!!
August 6, 2009
Kate Ceberano Mini Concert
In the queen Street Mall at lunch today, what did I stumble across. A
Nicabate Mini Concert with Jate Ceberano and Carl Risely (of Aussie
Idol Fame).
Kate was excellent, but Carl was only on to play the trumpet for one
song in the half hour that I watched.
Gr8 songs Kate, well done.
August 3, 2009
Happy Birthday Blog
Happy Birthday to u
Happy Birthday to u
Happy Birthday Blo-og
Happy Birthday to u
Hip hip - Blog-ray
The 31st of July was this blog's first birthday.
Ahhh, I can remember way back when the blog got it's first comment. What a proud blog-rent I was that day. I remember telling everyone at work about it, showing them the pictures. *Sniff*
Add to that the last post was post number 200. Wahoo !!!
Happy Birthday to u
Happy Birthday Blo-og
Happy Birthday to u
Hip hip - Blog-ray
The 31st of July was this blog's first birthday.
Ahhh, I can remember way back when the blog got it's first comment. What a proud blog-rent I was that day. I remember telling everyone at work about it, showing them the pictures. *Sniff*
Add to that the last post was post number 200. Wahoo !!!
What an awesome Sunday
Today, saw us at the Sustainability Expo at the showgrounds in
Ipswich. After having a bit of a look around, and stopping twice at the petting zoo, we headed outside to the Life Be in it games and jumping castle.
After this we headed up to Queens Park for a picnic in the glorious warm sunshine.
A most excellent adventure, Ted.
Leggo Building Day (aka Building Dreven)
Saturday morning, I was up at a sparrows fart, to go with AA and the boys to Gamedude at Springwood to get the required parts to build "Dreven".
After a few hours of building and software loading all was done, and looking resplendent in it's new home.
Enjoy !!!!
After a few hours of building and software loading all was done, and looking resplendent in it's new home.
Enjoy !!!!
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