Category Archives: Australia 2012

The slow pack and the massive buffer

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Gary

What an incredibly quiet house I woke in this morning. No poodles, no Mirinda, just me. Even the birds had flown south. Of course, I still woke at 7am but then, I’d intended to get little sleep last night (in … Continue reading →

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Between places

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Gary

I spent the whole of Saturday on a plane. It was very full. And it was delayed at Abu Dhabi. For what reason it was delayed, I have no idea. We all stood and waited (some impatiently) for some sort … Continue reading →

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A long way to go for a roast dinner

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Gary

The Abu Dhabi to Sydney leg of the trip was pretty dull and uneventful – it certainly wasn’t relieved by very much sleep! The most exciting part was when we landed and I realised, because of the delay taking off … Continue reading →

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Melting point

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Gary

Needless to say, I slept like a log last night. I knew nothing after hitting the pillow. It has to be one of the best sleeps ever. It’ll be worth catching the planes back just for the night of sleep … Continue reading →

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Anniversary at the RSL

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Gary

Today was mum and dad’s 58th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, they were going to the RSL with Lorna and Bob. Lorna is mum’s best friend and she’s married to Bob. Naturally I was invited along. There was a bit of … Continue reading →

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12.12.12

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Gary

It was my cousin Gail’s birthday today. She’s been waiting her entire life for this date. And the world did not end. Either that or it did and I just missed it. In which case, no-one will be reading this. … Continue reading →

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A day at the beach

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gary

Following torrential rain, we decided to spend the morning at the beach. The rain was a bit scattered so we figured we could dodge the falls. So we packed dad’s wheelchair into the boot and took off for King’s Beach…via … Continue reading →

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Centaur

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Gary

As you walk along the pathway up and over King’s Headland, small plaques line either side of you. These are small memorials to members of the Australian armed forces who have served their country, giving the greatest sacrifice. The walk … Continue reading →

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In the swim

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Gary

Tracey & Bob had a barbi today. Tracey & Bob have a swimming pool at their place. I have to say, this is extremely civilised. Dad wasn’t feeling up to visiting today so mum & I went over to Tracey … Continue reading →

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To market, to market

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Gary

In 1855, a chap called Robert Bulcock arrived in Queensland from Lancashire. He arrived as a farmer but this was not to be his profession for very long. He wanted to get into politics, to change the way Queensland was … Continue reading →

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