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Today I celebrated my first Australia Day as an Aussie…. and I felt immensely proud to raise up the Australian flag (ok – it was a cheap hand-held one from the Dollar Tree… and it was actually attached to my esky – not raised up high on a pole) BUT…
OK, going by that title, you would be mistaken for thinking that I’m some sort of ocean expert/marine specialist…
…. but obviously I’m not.
However, I have just been talking to someone who is very knowledgeable about that sort of thing, and I felt…
A couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night, I had just donned my pyjamas and removed my contact lenses in favour of my thick and unattractive glasses, when the evening suddenly turned from a comfy night in front of the TV, to an action packed adrenal…
I think you're right, Ken...
Wikipedia's definition was also a Sucker Punch.... which also sounds quite like something to steer clear of!
I think I read the same news report as you did. I spent ages thinking about it but never did figure out exactly what a king hit would be. Best avoided though.
The reason I started writing my book (and consequently a blog) came glaringly apparant again this week – when I was once again faced with two new phrases that made me question my own sanity.
Phrase one..
The first one wasn’t too much of a mind-bog…
We go the whole hog every Christmas, Turkey and Ham, with all the trimmings! I even manage to get hold of some Paxo Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix....yum...Christmas wouldn't be the same without it! All I am missing is the spiced beef ( a yummy traditi…
Hi Mhorag,
When we moved to Oz in 2006, we used Par Air services. I would highly recommend them as they were very professional and caring (we had two very nervous cats!) Plus we had to change dates at the last minute and they were very accommodatin…
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Happy Australia Day!!
Today I celebrated my first Australia Day as an Aussie…. and I felt immensely proud to raise up the Australian flag (ok – it was a cheap hand-held one from the Dollar Tree… and it was actually attached to my esky – not raised up high on a pole) BUT the point is, I felt pretty darn ‘true blue’ as I knocked back the amber nectar with my nearest and dearest on the beach.
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Posted on January 26, 2010 at 12:21pm —
The science of the surf…
OK, going by that title, you would be mistaken for thinking that I’m some sort of ocean expert/marine specialist…
…. but obviously I’m not.
However, I have just been talking to someone who is very knowledgeable about that sort of thing, and I felt it was of utmost importance to deliver the information to you!
I have just this minute come back from watching my 12 year old son battle with the surf whilst he was on one of his weekly school ’surf skills’ lessons at one of our local… Continue
…. but obviously I’m not.
However, I have just been talking to someone who is very knowledgeable about that sort of thing, and I felt it was of utmost importance to deliver the information to you!
I have just this minute come back from watching my 12 year old son battle with the surf whilst he was on one of his weekly school ’surf skills’ lessons at one of our local… Continue
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:24am —
Sunshine Coast Bush Fire...
A couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night, I had just donned my pyjamas and removed my contact lenses in favour of my thick and unattractive glasses, when the evening suddenly turned from a comfy night in front of the TV, to an action packed adrenaline rush of madness.
No sooner had I got the children in their beds, than I received several text messages from my friends… telling me to look out of my window… So once I had unpacked the dishwasher, clipped my toenails and organised the washing for… Continue
No sooner had I got the children in their beds, than I received several text messages from my friends… telling me to look out of my window… So once I had unpacked the dishwasher, clipped my toenails and organised the washing for… Continue
Posted on September 25, 2009 at 3:49am —
Australian phrases…
The reason I started writing my book (and consequently a blog) came glaringly apparant again this week – when I was once again faced with two new phrases that made me question my own sanity.
Phrase one..
The first one wasn’t too much of a mind-boggler… here was the context:
“Due to a king tide, the sailing trip had been delayed”
Nothing too weird about that – you can understand that the ‘king’ bit means ‘large’.
But then came another news report…
“The man suffer… Continue
Phrase one..
The first one wasn’t too much of a mind-boggler… here was the context:
“Due to a king tide, the sailing trip had been delayed”
Nothing too weird about that – you can understand that the ‘king’ bit means ‘large’.
But then came another news report…
“The man suffer… Continue
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 9:59am — 2 Comments
Christmas in July
Ho, Ho, Ho… Merrrry Christmas!
Yep, I’m at it again, going completely loopy…. you may think?
But actually there is another phenomenon that you Brits need to know about – before you leave the shores of Blighty.
Christmas in July.
No, I’m not making it up, it is an actual bona fide tradition that the Aussies do. And to be quite honest, after I had finished mocking it for being utterly ridiculous, I realised it makes total sense.
Imagine Christmas day, everyone has been out for a… Continue
Yep, I’m at it again, going completely loopy…. you may think?
But actually there is another phenomenon that you Brits need to know about – before you leave the shores of Blighty.
Christmas in July.
No, I’m not making it up, it is an actual bona fide tradition that the Aussies do. And to be quite honest, after I had finished mocking it for being utterly ridiculous, I realised it makes total sense.
Imagine Christmas day, everyone has been out for a… Continue
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 3:25am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 7:18pm on June 26, 2009,
Richard Miles said…
- Vicky
Thanks again very helpful, really clearing up questions we don't know the answer too. Only two months to go counting the days. I'm sure we will have more questions as the days go by. Thanks again.
Richard
- At 9:50am on June 24, 2009,
Richard Miles said…
- Vicky
I impressed with this level of service from just buying your book. Rosie my wife has just finished it and it's given us lots to talk about, we have just accepted an offer on our house so thing really starting to happen. Thanks for the apartment info I have just emailed them. Sorry to bother you with another question but schools. Do we just land and walk into a school to enroll or should we be contacting schools now, it's a bit difficult as we don't know where we are going to be living. 2 of our children are 8 and 16 the 16 year old has just finished GCSE this week.It's funny as soon as one major issue is resolved eg. the house, we find something to replace it with. Still this is what we wanted a bit of excitment back inour lives. Thanks again for your help. Let me know if I need to buy another copy of your book to cover the cost of this information. All the best, by the way it's 24 oC here at the moment typical, we are moving away for better weather then the UK inproves. Regards Richard
- At 10:10am on June 22, 2009,
Richard Miles said…
- Hi Vicky, I have put a comment on Amazon, still looking for a house to rent.
Richard
- At 7:58pm on June 19, 2009,
Richard Miles said…
- Hi read your book in a day, couldn't put it down. Really enjoyed the read. Easy to read and helpful. I should have been working. Looks like we have sold our house just had an offer which we have accepted. Nothing holding us back now. Thanks for your help through the book look forward to further advice in volume 2 ! Once we get their. If Bill Bryson can do it so can you. Richard Miles
- At 4:17pm on May 6, 2009,
Kelly said… - vicky I've left a comment for you,but oops I posted it on my page by mistake. Kelly
- At 3:42am on April 2, 2009,
Ged said…
- Hi Vicky
Sounds like a great idea. Let's get in touch in the near future.
Ged
- At 4:48am on March 27, 2009,
Sassymama said…
- Hi Vicky..can you add me as a friend pls, so that I can message you and give you my direct email addy? we can then discuss promoting your book on sassymamas...thanks, ciao, paulak xoxo
- At 10:23am on March 24, 2009,
John said… - Hi Vicky,
the plans are UK->Singapore for a couple of nights
Singapore->Melbourne and we're there for 5 nights
then along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide for a couple of nights
Adelaide to Brisbane again a few nights
Brisbane to Moree to stay with family
Moree to Sydney via Port Macquarie and the east road.
Staying with family in Sydney and we'll do a couple of nights in Blue Mountain country, then
Sydney->Bangkok for 2 nights and then home :(
- At 6:52pm on March 15, 2009,
John said…
- Great, thanks for that offer. We've ordered your book which should be here before we leave.
- At 11:04am on March 14, 2009,
John said…
- Been reading your blogs, interesting stuff.
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