The weather's looking up! So it looks like I'll be at the Prom till at least Saturday!

Snake on a Bush

This is what I woke up to on Wednesday of last week. A liitle blury I know, but a big fat tiger snake, just outside my bedroom window. My bedroom window which I had left open all night in the hope that the blistering heat would subside. Unfortunately the temp outside didn't drop below 28, so I risked my life through snake bite for nothing.

This sighting made me paranoid for about a day- keeping my doors and windows shut, wearing shoes whenever outside and making plenty of noise, looking around whenever I heard a rustle in the leaves around anywhere.

Over it now though, but I am still thinking about a flywire screen for that window.

Since Christmas I've been reading a book, The Kite Runner and been totally enveloped by it's story and the world it is set in.

I had to stop reading on the train on the way home this morning 'cos I kept crying. It is a seriously good book, and I'm not just a wussy girl.

Turns out they just finished a film version of it in America. If they can pull it off it should be amazing!

As promised

The birthday bonnet, as expertly constructed by Dalm and I.

Ev also had a small bottle of Jamison in his tummy, hence his willingness to wear said bonnet, and play with Harry.

Another event that took place this day, which goes into the hallowed hall of fame along with Wellsie and the boomgate incident......


After sculling about 5 standard drinks worth of Jamison Ev stood up, tripped over his own feet, and fell headlong into the two terracotta pots full of duckweed and goldfish at Mel's place.


Freakin Hilarious!

Dirt and Gritty

It finally feels like summer.

Hot days.

Hot nights.

Hot mornings.

Hot afternoons.

And of course, all just in time for me to have to go back to work.


Saving grace.....

only 14 sleeps till the Prom!

Ta-daa!

It's taken nearly a week, but after finally recovering from New Years' and getting back to work U've gotten my phone connected to my pc.

And voila!

Pictures for your perusal.





This is the sun in the morning sky, tinged red by the fire in the air.









A small sample of the debauchery which went on at The 'Vat Christmas Party. Keep in mind that this was early, and before such events as 'nudie runs' took place.



Raph on Christmas Day.

I had a face painting gig for the kids of the English Cricket Team and when I returned to lunch it slowly degenerated into family face painting.

So frustrating!

I have some sweet photos on my phone, (They include Ev in his birthday bonnet and rob in a g-string and pink sunglasses.) but I can't install the software onto my computer so I can transfer them over. Aaargh!

Hopefully that's tempting enough for you to wait and come back when they're up, ....at some stage.

Christmas Cheer

Thanks for a great night kids!

I think it suffice to say fun was had by all.




A little disappointing in the krap stakes though, too many of those presents were way too kool.



Well done to Mel though with the krap gift of 'dirt in a box' for Stubbs.



Andrew and his boobs.


The most 'appreciative recipient' award definitely has to go to Harry, as soon as he got his puppy friend he was all over him like a dirty rash.




Get a room next time you guys!



Thanks B for the slut red lipstick.




Who would have thought with the weather of the past two days that a fire would have been required for warmth. I know Luke wasn't too impressed with the whole 'fire danger' element of it all. But I think it was worth it to not freeze our butts off.


Merry Christmas to all.


Keep on with the summer adventures!

Check me out making chicken pot pie!

Christmas Party

It certainly is party time around here. Dad's 50th was on last night, for young and old. It's so good that most of the people there were friends he's known for like 30 years or more. I hope when I turn 50 all my friends now will be there.

It's been decided that Christmas lunch will be here for the Skipper extended family.

But the real big one is for you!


NEXT SATURDAY 23RD DECEMBER

Krap Kringle is on again!

My place from 7.00, bring a krappy present for Santa to give out. Bring some booze. Bring some food. Eat drink and be merry.

Fire in the Hall

How scary was the weather today?! It really seemed like a house right next door was on fire.

Same fiery red sun as on Australia Day down at the Prom. Much more smell though, and not nearly as much heat thank god. Tomorrow will be even scarier with the temp heating up again.

I can't see a way it's going to end any time soon.

More Irony

This morning I answered a business call.....


...Naked.

So Freakin' Excited about this Weekend!

Please tell me I've mastered the notion

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DATE: SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2006

TIME: 11.00AM – 3.00PM

VENUE: ROB COUSENS OUTDOOR FURNITURE
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CONTACT: ROB COUSENS – 9879 ****

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - PLEASE BRING OWN TABLE & CHAIRS



I thought it would be a little too ironic to have to take my own table and chairs for a gig at a furniture store.

After piling them in my car then reversing into my park so I couldn't actually access my boot I found that it would have been. A nice powder coated aluminium 3 piece outdoor setting was awaiting me. All at the low, low price of $399.

Plans for a quiet weekend

Woah!

I've been making it a bit too massive recently. So for now I'm making plans for a quiet weekend.

After last weekend I've decided to go on a Jager hiatus.

Woah!

Hats on for drinking indeed.

I'm working flat out till Meredith now, so best I go into a little bit of drinking and spending money hibernation.

So excited about Meredith though. It will be AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Hats on for drinking!

'you're making a fool of the country... holding hands with the christian right"

I went to a party with my girl in the city on election night
I was hoping everybody'd make a move to the left
but we done and gone swing to the right
Now I'm singing a blues for the country
as we move into another long night

I'm gonna catch that plane and fly
Gonna sail on the next high tide
Just to get away from that Cocksucker Motherfucker
Darkening my mind


Dan Kelly





Well it's not so bad this time. But still! A swing to the libs in the seat of Eltham!

What the fuck is going on there?

Front and Centre at La Clique

I can't believe it's taken me three seasons to go and see this show!

Even just to get to the spiegletent took me until after the actual Melbourne Festival ended. Luckily they like to hang around into the warmer season, just so we can continue to have a rolocking good time, whilst avoiding the potential snootyness af artsy folk.

Denis got us tickets to see the show, but as they were comps it was standing room only. Lucky me managed to smooth talk my way into a seat, front and centre no less.
I was so proud of Denis and Hamish, not to mention totally in awe of their performance. The whole show was absoloutley amazing. Everyone should go see it!

You know you've had a good night when you leave the venue slightly wet, with drops of blood over your jeans, and confetti down your top.

Photos

Here are a few shots from Prom at the Prom. Hopefully they will be up in their entirety, from everyone's cameras, very soon.

I think you can say a good time was had by all.

What A Week

What a week for adventures! Girls night adventure on Monday, Horse day adventure on Tuesday, Ladies day adventure on Thursday and Ugly Dress Up 80's adventure last night. All topped off by a work adventure today.


We shall divide this into sections,


Girls Night Adventure


As may become a theme, this was meant to be a quiet drinking night, ie not getting smashed. But even after Eri promised me she'd get me home for a good night's sleep in my own bed we started on the Jager, then I got us kicked out of Bimbo's, then we had cocktails, then we crashed with three of us on a mattress on the floor in Kate's empty house, then it was four hours later and we were up and on our way to breakfast at Alta Vita.

Not a quiet night at all.

This night also began our new phase of relationship with the Souvlaki King.

As usual we went for our post booze binge on 'lamb' and 'chicken' and 'garlic sauce', no wait. I'm pretty sure the garlic sauce is actually garlic sauce. But one can never be too certain.

Lo and behold when we walked in there though, not only was there the Souvlaki King, but also the Souvlaki Princess, with a pretty gold diamond ring on her finger. After much debate we decided she must be marrying Cranky, and we told them as much.


Horse Day Adventure

Before Monday I had no clue of a single horse running in the Cup this year, and even then i knew nothing about them. I was happy to just be going out for a roast style barbecue. And man was it good.

Pete and Ev's new place is awesome. Very much like a proper house, and so close to so may good things. Conveniently close to places where I might get myself drunk and stranded.

As usual Ev excelled himself in the kitchen. Roast pork, lamb and beef. With a healthy dose of high heeled hack thrown into the equation. (By me, not Ev.)


Ladies Day Adventure

As much as I was so over the idea of going out to the races, as soon as I had an outfit sorted, especially one which didn't require any new purchases, I was suitably excited.

All I have to say about his one is;


"No, no, no. Not into the chip bucket with you."

This day also brought about our next meeting with the Souvlaki King. I don't really know how it happened, but as we were walking past we decided to go in and have a chat. He remembered us from Monday night, and much hilarity ensued.

Then on to Bar Open, where we caused offence with our overdress. So much so they put a sign up on the door with a 'No fascinators" decree. They loved us though, so look forward to seeing us up on some sort of Bar Open wall of fame/shame.

When we'd had as much beer as our fragile little forms could hold we headed back to Souvlaki King for sunstenance and photos. Cranky wouldn't come out from behind the counter for a photo. He said the Souvlaki Princess would get jealous, but the Souvlaki King let us behind the golden rope to realms never before dreamed of by mere plebs such as us. So we got a photo with him.






Ugly Dress Up 80's Adventure

Again this one started out with a 'no getting smashed' policy, as I had to work today. But B was driving all the way from Elwood and needed me to help her get to Bundoora. So I had a few beers, and the obligatory West Coast Coolers and then out came the Jager. So much dancing I thought I might pass out. Everyone looked so fantastic though. I shouldn't be surprised. We're not really ones to hold back when it come to making fools of ourselves.



Work Adventures


Not too bad today. It is midday though, and all I've done is vacuum and change the window. I just got lunch delivered to me which makes the day infinitely more bearable. Now all I need is coffee before my one and only appointment of the day arrives at 2.30.


Keep up the adventuring kids.





p.s. Sorry for the large amount of unaccompanied text. Pictures will follow.