Awaay

I've just got back from this long absence. I missed posting my thoughts and the usual introspective exercise. It's got a real linear quality about it, and a staged predictability that had some order. Terrifying hearing myself say that since I'm pretty order averse.
I've almost done with the moving bit (the living part anyhow), the animation/editing studio and office in the shed has still to be finished, and the clip below shows just SOME of the packing material being carted away!

911 Carrera

My first test drive in this gorgeous machine. Yup, some of us can find machines gorgeous... A 911 Carrera 3.2L and in absolutely incredible shape. The old girl runs like a rocket - and I pick her up tomorrow morning! I'm then taking Mo for a long drive along the coast down to Mornington Peninsula. It's supposed to be a bright, sunny day, lots of wind & 18°C - Slip the sunroof back, burble along and explore...
This is an MCC Club Toy (See my post of August 26th)

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Men in a Tub!

We're smiling, but it was a crushing experience sitting with two (Very) very large New Zealander rugby players! Here I am with Brin & Jason on that flight from Auckland to Melbourne. Lovely fellows - G'day mates, I made it alive!

With Granny in Auckland

It was great to meet up with my mum, Margaret. She's in terrific shape and boundless energy. Her little dog Ebony was totally overwhelmed with all the affectionate crushing and squeezing! Tia has been promised a dog when she's 8 (and omigosh it's not too much longer now!). Mara's the big, Big Sister and responsible for Tia. Don't rush the growing-up Mara!
Granny Margaret & Mara
Grandma with Mara & Tia & Ebony
Tia & Ebony
Mum
Mo with Ebony
Mum's backyard, I still can't get over the wild ducks & geese landing there some mornings!

Here's mum with my brother Romir & with me.

Mara & Tia at Bakshi's kabab joint


We left the girls with their Gran, and they will fly out to join us inMelbourne in 2 weeks. I'm excited for them - it's like a big adventure on their own.

A Looong Slooow Exit

It's been a while since I got to my blog. We've been through the wringer and have made it. Melbourne here we come......

We had to say bye to Connie - our housekeeper, for 11 years, that wasn't easy - especially for the girls, but I'm sure we'll meet again.


And then we met with Cor & Shauna with Mats & Lars - so we had company all the way out. Here are the girls with Mat & Lars at a classic 'Kopitiam'.