FollowThe YellowBrickRoad

As it was a Friday Christine was working from home again so I had a lazy day around Dee Why..unfortunately as it was still changeable weather I wasnt able to "top up my non existant tan" on the beach. Due to all the hype of the Royal Wedding coverage a decision was taken to have a Royal Wedding Party. The plan was that due to the time difference the build up started at 6 with the ceremony at 8 so this laid the ground perfectly for a fancy soiree involving sushi and champagne. My task for the afternoon was to get some tat so we could celebrate in style. I think I did well in locating a fancy dress shope where I located 2 plastic tiaras, some party poppers, crisps, sweets etc. The plan was also ... read more

Although I'm not a church goer, as it was Easter Sunday we decided to go to church, which turned out to b a different experience than at home. Because of the cost of buildings around Sydney many churches hire a room rather than having a building of their own over here. And this church hired a room in a golf club overlooking the beach. The experience was totally different than at home. There was a rock band playing tunes for the 1st 20 mins, then the message via a satellite link. The minister dude was also wearing jeans and a casual jacket. Afterwards we stayed for a coffee and a chat. People seem less judgemental and it was deemed Ok for christians to have a drink, go to pubs and b a normal person without the ... read more

Today, despite the weather forecast giving stormy weather, it was nice so as CP and Linc were both on holiday we decided to go out sailing for the afternoon. Christine did well not only getting engaged to a pilot but one who had his own boat - BINGO the girl done good! So CP made a picnic and ,being Christine as u girls know was more than sarnies and coke - it was a delux version of fajitas, baked potatoes and of cors the oblitatory bottle of champagne. (at this rate Im gonna b coming home with very expensive tastes!) Lincoln's boat is moored at Pittwater ,which is about 20 mins from Dee Way and although he considers it too be small (no cabin or toilets) it certainly did the job for me. Whilst CP and ... read more

As most of u know I'm not overly a morning person so it was a slightly tired Paula who checked into Belfast International Airport on saturday morning. 'Are u excited ?' my chaffeur (read mother) had asked on the journey down. I guess I was a bit underwhelmed to her - possibly as I had been busy in work, possibly as i had been to the promised land twice before or possibly as I had only booked the trip six weeks ago so there wasn't the usual Big build up associated with such an adventure. Also I guess the thought of the connection at Heathrow was worrying me slightly. I had 2 1/2 hours to collect my luggage, race between terminals, check in and go through security before the next flight was due to leave. Thankfully ... read more