Strategy Day!

top down in Coops rolled up to palmy for a media strategy day. did some presentations, BBQ and beach time. team bonding, fun.

The day the city turned orange!

We had a freakishly hot day and at looming storm following...it went from 95 to like 65 is a few hours, monosooned...

Then I woke up in the morning to strong winds, got up to ensure I had no washing on the deck...it was BRIGHT orange, like Armageddon out there. .
very pretty but strange. the winds brought sand/dust in from central australia. everything is covered in dust - when i took the first photo I couldnt see anything as the flash was reflecting..weird!

Happy 2 years to me!!!

I cant not believe how fast time goes - this morning 2 years ago I felw into Sydney Australia. What an adventure it has been and still will be.
The best decision I ever made, not an easy one but gez it is a great life :)

Their last few days.....

Tuesday night - after a day of cooking for my dad and relaxing for uncle john the boys headed into town for a night of poker!

$10 - pretty good steak dinner and an in for the texas hold em tourney!









Lizzy, Kristen and Dieke were there...we had a BLAST.

Dad was out fast, the chips didnt have amounts on them so it was hard for him too see the colors to know the amt he was betting.

John was in the top 20. AND I GOT 2nd!! out of 82. Whoo hoo $250 in winning.






Becky deep in thought - dad and the girls played on a side table...dad ended up 2nd on one with $20 in winnings.














$$$ holler











Wed Lunch - guys came into town for lunch and go up in the AMP tower (like the seattle space needle but much taller!). Dad got the flu - so he was not feeling well.

It was a bit high, i was whoozie up there....un nerving
A little cloudy but still was fun.
















Pizza low key night, dad wasnt feeling so good









































































Thursday - last night dad was tired, went to bed early. John showed me how to steam fish and veggies. Great cheap and healthy dinner options. Was fun! we went for a walk for Gelato, sat on the beach for a sad last night :(


Bitter Sweet - I was sick and home for the day. Sad good bye to dad, was hard with the silent house but also good to know i will be sleeping in my own bed!











look how big Dingo Spidie Jarvis is getting :) he has enough flies in there to last a looong time...

Fam Videos - Featherdale Animals

Christmas in September....

Monday - back to work...

Uncle John went back to the blue mountains and did some amazing hiking!!
Dad did some cooking for me, lots of good food in the freezer now, meals for months...yeah :)
without access to the luxury of nice cooking pans, knifes, grocery stores that are stocked...welcome to my expat world :)

I got home and christmas dinner was served! presents in the living room - santa came early for me!!!!






Dumplings, corn of the cob....oh home cook meals, how i miss and enjoyed every bit! thanks dad!








yeah!!! slowly i opened my gifts...that i didnt need or expect...but LOVED














New luggage...which my mom spend so much time finding, after 5 different sets she chose the best one :) love the wheels...can easily move in all directions, will work great in all my travels!!


And I have enough candles to burn a bunch every night until i leave..




AND an orange ipod!!!!!!!!!!! i lost mine my last trip home for those that dont keep up on Tracy Times :) they got my name inscribed just like the last....also "we love you". Very special and appreciated. thanks!!










Look wes I made a mess as I always do!!! dad had the garbage back out and cleaned up...miss u bro!

Sunday - Naked Beaches, Ferry Rides, Free Champers, New Food

After a looong morning walk from Bondi to Coogie cemetery with John, and breakie...we headed up to Watson Bay (15 minute bus ride up north from bondi).


Great view of the city! another jumping phone gone wrong











me and a big tree









Hot day- in the 90s













chillin at the wharf bar, a few glasses of wine

john and i went for an hour walk, dad watched the tennis

Spring is here, birds, smells and flowers are out...and people

what a view - i stood almost 2 years to the date

watson bay candy cane light house, the "heads" in the back ground, this is where the ocean mets the harbor.

Pointy Pete - lovin the pipe, his wine cooler, waving at tourist boats that go by... look closely yuck!

got on a fast ferry, dad liked the different ferry boat

what a ride into the city! opera house behind us

aboriginals always playin in circular quay!

Opera Bar - nothing like an arvo here!

look at all those cups and wine glasses hooked to this guy!

free champers accidentally - good talks, and laughs as the sun set...

*que music* chicago is my kind of town

Indian Dinner! yummy...another first food experience for the guys

Saturday - Relaxing, Beach, Beers, and Bondi Bar Hops

After a beach run, meditation clean, the guys and I headed out to a relaxing beach day, 85/90's this weekend. Festival of the winds was on in bondi.





Check out all the kites!









Sun comes out so do 10k people in bondi!












soakin in the rays





























feet in the water, not for long....brrrr. need a few more months before ill go in!

















Nicks for Lunch














Nice little spot and a great bar menus, best fish and Chips ive ever had!













Onto North Bondi RSL for afternoon beers...













kind of loud in here, the footie was on but we toughed it out and watched the sun set here...



























RSL is the army retired club, at sun set everyone silent, lights out and the speech for the soldiers, pretty cool!

walked around a few bars in bondi, back to the house for games and pizza. Little drama with Dough Boys pizza, after 2 hours, we got some good and free pizza.

Stage fright anyone

the guys love the bathrooms here, always takin pics, they went in to take pics a few times and i think some people got a little curious what they were up to :)

in jail?

or a stripers cage, one will never know...