tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16308516390259316242011-04-22T13:33:29.615+10:00A journey from here to there.Wendellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660560555224870636noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630851639025931624.post-67109191441658703022007-12-20T15:46:00.000+10:002007-12-20T15:59:11.856+10:00

Will be away from blogging and the internet over the holidays.MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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George technically finished work on Friday for the holidays so we celebrated with dinner out that evening. We ran into a few stumbling blocks during the day and I almost cancelled but with faith persevered and had an absolutely lovely time.We hopped on the ferry for the half hour ride up the river and admired all the lights. Who knew a ferry ride with a boat load of passengers could still be

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George prepared some delicious meals last week. We had everything from green curry chicken to scrambled eggs and toast. We tried a new salmon recipe that we both enjoyed and decided to add it to the "regular dishes" list. I've included the recipe at the bottom. It's really easy. I have a sore foot (which is the reason for the cooking holiday) and George has been busy studying for an up coming

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I'm on holidays from cooking for a couple of weeks, so no Monday Menu Plan. George is looking after the kitchen and he's more of a "What do I feel like eating tonight" sort of guy as opposed to to a scheduled menu.He's actually been in the kitchen now for a couple of weeks. It's just taken me this long to figure out that when he's in the kitchen I don't need to be planning what we are having.

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Well, last week was pretty much a write off after Tuesday so a few meals are being carried over.Monday: Lime Chicken Picante with Cucumber and Coriander SaladTuesday: Riverboat Shrimp, Long Grain Rice and Roasted VeggiesWednesday: Spiced Salmon, Green Beans, Baked PotatoThursday: Phad ThaiFriday: Left OversSaturday: Company - away for the daySunday: Chicken BLT SaladYou can find lots of new menu

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Monday: Lamb Burritos (didn't end up having them last week)Tuesday: Steak, Tossed Salad, Spicy Sweet PotatoesWednesday: Spiced Salmon, Green Beans, Long Grain RiceThursday: Left OversFriday: Date Night- dinner outSaturday: Lime Chicken Picante, Cucumber and Coriander SaladSunday: Pepperoni, Bocconcini and Basil PizzaYou can find lots of new menu ideas at orgjunkie

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Monday: Dinner out with friendsTuesday: Turkey ChilliWednesday: Bacon Avocado BurgersThursday: Lamb Burritos with Corn SalsaFriday: River Boat Shrimp and roasted veggies with riceSaturday: Left OversSunday: Roast Chicken DinnerFor more menu ideas check out orgjunkie

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A couple of Fridays ago I ventured out on the ferry. I headed across the river in pursuit of the Annual Quilt and Craft Fair. It wasn't to hard to find as there were lots of ladies heading in the same direction. I had never been to a quilt fair before so I was quite excited and I certainly wasn't disappointed. There were so many beautiful quilts. Block Quilt Memory QuiltThere was also a

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Five months between posts..... I didn't intend to leave that length of time between enteries but here it is October already.Here's an update. Since May, George's parents have been to visit, I've been home to Canada to visit a family member who's been in the hospital (she's still ill but on the slow road to recovery) and upon returning to Australia we moved house. We are still in the country,

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After a two week holiday from work, routine and regular eating habits we're getting back into the groove. Monday: Anniversary - out for dinner - MoraccanTuesday: Greek style Chicken with tzatziki, spinach saladWednesday: Steamed Sweet Chilli Salmon, brown rice and peasThursday: Beef Stirfry over riceFriday: Chicken, tomato, basil and feta spaghettiSaturday: left oversSunday: PizzaFor other menu

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13 years ago today I married my best friend. Happy Anniversary George, I love You!

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George competed in his first power lifting competition last weekend. It was held at our gym. He had an adrenalin filled afternoon of squats, bench press and dead lifts and came home with an award for "up and coming power lifter." Way to go George!

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Monday: Turkey Meatloaf, brown rice, steamed asparagus, peasTuesday: Salmon, baked potato, steamed carrots, broccoliWednesday: St. Tropez Chicken, roasted veggiesThursday:Tortillia PizzasFriday: out for dinnerSaturday: away for the daySunday: Grilled flathead, steamed potatoes, brocoli and carrotsFor other menu ideas check out orgjunkie

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It rained the other day, for about 30 minutes, hard at first and then a sprinkle before it disappeared all together. It was wonderful but in a country that is in the middle of a very serious drought it wasn't even a drop in the bucket. Although it didn't last long it was a time to be savored. Hearing the rain hit the roof, seeing the droplets on the windows, the sound of the water on the

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Monday: Green Curry ChickenTuesday: Lamb Burritos with Corn salsaWednesday: Roast Beef, Sweet Potato, Green BeansThursday: Left OversFriday: Dinner OutSaturday:Greek Chicken with TzatzikiSunday: Pizza

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I've made a major discovery of late, well major in a crafty sense....if I take my quilt blocks with me when we are traveling in the car, I can get a lot of stitching done!

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George's parents have been talking of coming to visit Australia since we arrived last June. It's now official, they arrive May 6th and are here for two weeks. It will be a few long flights for them but they will make a couple of stop overs to visit family along the way so hopefully that will break up the flying portions of the trip. It's a great opportunity for them to see this part of the

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Orange, red, green, blue, mulit colored, different shapes.....one thing they all had in common was their size, BIG! This past weekend was the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Each morning for 4 days the city skyline was filled with balloons with the rising sun as their back drop. It was majestic.George and I ventured out early Saturday morning to take in some of the festivities. Armed with coffee

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Gee, just realized I haven't posted for a week. Hope to get a couple of entries up in the next few days. Monday: Turkey ChiliTuesday: Marinated Steak, roasted potatoes and steamed beansWednesday: Pork chops with fruit sauce, steamed potatos and broccoliThurday: Sweet Potato Red Lentil Soup, Honey Oatmeal BreadFriday: Dinner OutSaturday: Marinated Chicken and Veggie Skewers, brown rice.Sunday:

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Wednesday's are George's night out with the boys playing floorball. He started a few weeks ago and really enjoys playing. The easiest way to describe it is to say it's similar to ice hockey but played with shorter sticks with plastic blades, smaller nets and a plastic whiffle type ball. The sport is about 7 years old and has really taken hold in the Scandinavian countries and gaining

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Just like moving to England there was a whole new language of "slang" to learn when George and I arrived down under. Words and phrases that made no sense last June/July are slowly becoming part of our vocabulary; sunnies - sunglasses, wettie - wet suit, docket - bill/ receipt, brickie - brick layer (ok so that one's not part of our daily lauguage but it's fun), chewie - chewing gum. One of the

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Last Thursday was our friend Hessams 40th birthday. We celebrated with dinner at an Italian restaurant in Kingston, not far from us. The girls were so excited about eating out for dads bithday and getting all dressed up, they were full of giggles which was fun to see. We finished the evening off with chocolate zuchini cake and tea at our place. The girls had brought over Cludo (Clue back

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In the past few weeks Daylight Savings TIme and British Summer Time have started in North America and the UK. Their clocks have been set ahead one hour. Here in the South Pacific we have just done the opposite. This past Sunday our clocks were set back one hour. I was just starting to get a handle on the differences in time for calling friends and family when this happened, now confusion has

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March 21st was the first official day of Autumn here in Australia. After years of spending the month of March anticipating spring, green grass, crocus, daffodils and tulips, we are now looking ahead to the changing colors of leaves, the harvest of crops and cooler temperatures.

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I started tossing around the idea of setting up a blog when I first found out George and I would be moving to Australia. It seemed like a good way to keep in contact with friends and family who would be half way around the world and to share a bit of Australian culture at the same time. That seems like ages ago now but better late than never. My hope is that this blog will grow and develop

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