Been kind of quiet lately, I have been really busy, and had lots going on, along with angst about Mother's Day. But, I am trying to come out the positive end of that now.
I have a new employer, which is kind of cool. I am still working in the same office, at the same desk for the same man, doing the same job, but the company that pays my remuneration is different. It was a little stressful getting it all done, but is all sorted now. Works for me!
GM got a year older on Saturday, and partly mid life crisis, partly ours was slowly falling apart, he got a new car. I will take pics, when I get a chance. It is really pretty, and way too fancy for me, but GM is once again in love with a vehicle. . . :) We took delivery of the vehicle on Saturday, and also went out for a big night on the town to see Wayne Brady Live. He is hilarious! He does "Don't Forget The Lyrics" and used to be in "Whose Line is it Anyway" w/Drew Carey. Absolutely fantastic! We caught the train into Melbourne, took the tram up to my work, as I had forgotten my cross stitch, and goodness knows i cannot live without it. . .lol Then we trekked back closer to The Arts Centre- Hamer Hall, where we were due to be. On the way, we stopped for dinner. GM chose Burger King/ Hungry Jacks for his birthday dinner. Then we took a leisurely stroll to where we needed to be. The show was hilarious. I love Improvisational comedy anyway, but this was great! Obviously there was no research on his audience, which actually worked rather well for this. Not knowing what a panel beater, Cootamundra and The Rialto were, made it even more funny. Loved it! Got home around 12:30am or so, and went to sleep after 1:20am. There was also a walk of Zombies on, when we went into town, not to mention the usual weekend night young people stuff. I am in the city everyday, for work-GM is not. That made for even more entertainment. . . lol
Made a roast dinner & White Chocolate Raspberry muffins for GM as a continuation of his birthday on Sunday. Muffins instead of birthday cake. He seems to like them alot. We went and saw his mom for Mother's day, that was really weird, but it went okay.
Guess we will see what the rest of the week has to offer!
Hope you are all well, and stay in touch!
Showing posts with label Train Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Train Trip. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday Already!
What a weekend! Had a good one, but too short, and felt like crap the whole time.
The trip to and from Echuca on Saturday was a little too eventful. First of all we had reserved seats. I thought that meant you actually got a reserved seat, but that did not work out. The conductor ended up finding us all a place to sit. Then had a lovely time in Echuca. GM and I went down to the Murray River, and ate our lunch. Stayed for a while, had a think about where I want to scatter some of mom's ashes. That was a bit emotional, but it was lovely. Then had a slow walk, browsing as we went back to the station. I will try to add photos of the river tomorrow. The train ride home, GM almost got into an altercation w/ someone that was drinking on the train, and about to light up. That was not fun. Then we were told to move seats to our 'assigned' seats. On our way, there were police outside the train, and a handcuffed young man went for the cop, and was pushed up against the train to try and gain control of him. So there was a bit of action on the station, which held us up for at least 10 minutes, then we were told it didn't matter what seats we sat in. . . omg what a pain. But, I was exhausted and didn't feel good, so I was really ready to get home. When we did, got to watch a couple shows with GM. I Love our time together, and I love that he said my "mom would love it here", referring to the Murray River. I know she would!
Sunday I didn't want to get out of bed, I talked on the phone for ages which was lovely, then had enough time to shower and get ready to go to the bbq for GM's boss. That was a lovely 5 hours that flew by. The company was great, and they had cockatoos flying in and out of the backyard to three separate feeders. loved it! The gang is so nice, and I played with a couple gorgeous little girls, it was a lovely social time! Got home after 7:30pm, watched a show or two w/ GM & went to sleep.
Monday, I finally had time to do some laundry (three loads), sweep the slate (1/3rd of our house is slate), vacuum cobwebs, package all the meat we had gotten from the butcher so it could go in the freezer, make a cake for afternoon tea. Which worked out great, because my mil & I went to sil's house to watch an episode of CSI. I was able to take most of the cake, and not bring any of it home. Went next door for scones once we got back, and it was all good. Somewhere in there, I managed to call and wish my brother a Happy Birthday. I sang the whole song to his voicemail. Then called my dad, talked to him, my sis, my brother (birthday boy) wished them all well, then call Lori for an hour.
Okay, I now see why I am still tired, along with the only getting a few hours sleep. At 3:30am, I think it was, GM & I are asking why we are awake. I watched the clock un til after 4am, Then got up just after 5am and took my shower.What a blasted long night. Oh well, I am hoping for sleep tonight- cross my fingers & hope.
Have a sil & her husband over for dinner tomorrow night, a Dr's appointment on Thursday, and dinner at M & D's. I am so hoping Friday is quiet. Oh yeah, may have volleyball practice that night. Had volleyball last night, didn't do too bad, but would like to practice a little more. And maybe work out the coordination in the team. We will see how it goes.
Blah Blah Blah- I think lack of sleep makes me babble too! lol
Hope everyone is well!
The trip to and from Echuca on Saturday was a little too eventful. First of all we had reserved seats. I thought that meant you actually got a reserved seat, but that did not work out. The conductor ended up finding us all a place to sit. Then had a lovely time in Echuca. GM and I went down to the Murray River, and ate our lunch. Stayed for a while, had a think about where I want to scatter some of mom's ashes. That was a bit emotional, but it was lovely. Then had a slow walk, browsing as we went back to the station. I will try to add photos of the river tomorrow. The train ride home, GM almost got into an altercation w/ someone that was drinking on the train, and about to light up. That was not fun. Then we were told to move seats to our 'assigned' seats. On our way, there were police outside the train, and a handcuffed young man went for the cop, and was pushed up against the train to try and gain control of him. So there was a bit of action on the station, which held us up for at least 10 minutes, then we were told it didn't matter what seats we sat in. . . omg what a pain. But, I was exhausted and didn't feel good, so I was really ready to get home. When we did, got to watch a couple shows with GM. I Love our time together, and I love that he said my "mom would love it here", referring to the Murray River. I know she would!
Sunday I didn't want to get out of bed, I talked on the phone for ages which was lovely, then had enough time to shower and get ready to go to the bbq for GM's boss. That was a lovely 5 hours that flew by. The company was great, and they had cockatoos flying in and out of the backyard to three separate feeders. loved it! The gang is so nice, and I played with a couple gorgeous little girls, it was a lovely social time! Got home after 7:30pm, watched a show or two w/ GM & went to sleep.
Monday, I finally had time to do some laundry (three loads), sweep the slate (1/3rd of our house is slate), vacuum cobwebs, package all the meat we had gotten from the butcher so it could go in the freezer, make a cake for afternoon tea. Which worked out great, because my mil & I went to sil's house to watch an episode of CSI. I was able to take most of the cake, and not bring any of it home. Went next door for scones once we got back, and it was all good. Somewhere in there, I managed to call and wish my brother a Happy Birthday. I sang the whole song to his voicemail. Then called my dad, talked to him, my sis, my brother (birthday boy) wished them all well, then call Lori for an hour.
Okay, I now see why I am still tired, along with the only getting a few hours sleep. At 3:30am, I think it was, GM & I are asking why we are awake. I watched the clock un til after 4am, Then got up just after 5am and took my shower.What a blasted long night. Oh well, I am hoping for sleep tonight- cross my fingers & hope.
Have a sil & her husband over for dinner tomorrow night, a Dr's appointment on Thursday, and dinner at M & D's. I am so hoping Friday is quiet. Oh yeah, may have volleyball practice that night. Had volleyball last night, didn't do too bad, but would like to practice a little more. And maybe work out the coordination in the team. We will see how it goes.
Blah Blah Blah- I think lack of sleep makes me babble too! lol
Hope everyone is well!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Finally Friday!
Boy, this week has been busy & fast! Glad it is a three day weekend though- Thank you for Australia's Labour Day! Let's see, this weekend will consist of. . . . . .
Saturday- Train ride to Echuca. The Train leaves Sunbury @ 9:52am, and gets into Echuca around lunch time. I will make lunches tonight, so we will have a lovely picnic lunch next to the Murray River. The Murray River is where All the Rivers Run was filmed, and where we will eventually scatter some of my mom's ashes. So, in essence this is a field inspection trip, and an excuse to relax I think. We will get a few hours up there, then will be on the 4:10pm train back home. I think it gets in just before 7pm. It will be a long, but forcibly relaxing day. lol I have a cross stitch to work on, a book to read, and a puzzle book, if the 5 other people going with GM & I is not enough entertainment. . . Just kidding- kind of.
Sunday- SLEEP IN! This is very high on my priority list, as I definitely have not been getting enough sleep lately. After a few days, without enough sleep, I do not function very well. I am hoping to morph into a very happy go lucky had lots of sleep person this day. :) Then we have a bbq to go to, that will be lovely, as the people are from GM's work, and they are all pretty darn good people! That is early afternoon. And if we don't stay until the weee hours of the night, I may get my husband home in time for a movie! Don't know yet, but am hoping.
Monday- Housework. I have laundry to do, make that mountains of laundry to do, rooms to clean, I am still putting the craft room back together, and the kitchen needs a scrub. Our little boy Ralphy is in dire need of a bath, and a haircut, I have forward planning cooking to do, and hopefully some craft time for an hour. . . lol GM will be going to the tip (dump), and cleaning the garage a bit with his dad. Oh yeah, and volleyball Monday night. It will be a very busy weekend, but hopefully very productive too!
I may add some more of my favorite recipes as I go. As I am trying to type a recipe a day for my family back home, might come across some nice ones to share too!
Hope everyone is well, and it would be nice to see Lori & Rainbow back in action! I guess it just means you guys have a life. :p Take care, & talk to you soon!
Saturday- Train ride to Echuca. The Train leaves Sunbury @ 9:52am, and gets into Echuca around lunch time. I will make lunches tonight, so we will have a lovely picnic lunch next to the Murray River. The Murray River is where All the Rivers Run was filmed, and where we will eventually scatter some of my mom's ashes. So, in essence this is a field inspection trip, and an excuse to relax I think. We will get a few hours up there, then will be on the 4:10pm train back home. I think it gets in just before 7pm. It will be a long, but forcibly relaxing day. lol I have a cross stitch to work on, a book to read, and a puzzle book, if the 5 other people going with GM & I is not enough entertainment. . . Just kidding- kind of.
Sunday- SLEEP IN! This is very high on my priority list, as I definitely have not been getting enough sleep lately. After a few days, without enough sleep, I do not function very well. I am hoping to morph into a very happy go lucky had lots of sleep person this day. :) Then we have a bbq to go to, that will be lovely, as the people are from GM's work, and they are all pretty darn good people! That is early afternoon. And if we don't stay until the weee hours of the night, I may get my husband home in time for a movie! Don't know yet, but am hoping.
Monday- Housework. I have laundry to do, make that mountains of laundry to do, rooms to clean, I am still putting the craft room back together, and the kitchen needs a scrub. Our little boy Ralphy is in dire need of a bath, and a haircut, I have forward planning cooking to do, and hopefully some craft time for an hour. . . lol GM will be going to the tip (dump), and cleaning the garage a bit with his dad. Oh yeah, and volleyball Monday night. It will be a very busy weekend, but hopefully very productive too!
I may add some more of my favorite recipes as I go. As I am trying to type a recipe a day for my family back home, might come across some nice ones to share too!
Hope everyone is well, and it would be nice to see Lori & Rainbow back in action! I guess it just means you guys have a life. :p Take care, & talk to you soon!
Monday, October 6, 2008
More Train Pics
Of course, I pick a potty to start my blog with. . .lol
The potty. if you look down in the toilet, you could see the train tracks as you went.
The sign above the floor push button in the pic above
The Washroom- boys
The Toilet- girls
the blinds- those are hooks to pull them up and down
An oasis out the window
Sleeping quarters
About The Parlor Car
GM & I after lunch
A skink on the railroad track
Man what a gorgeous smile!
A bottle brush tree
Up close and personal with a bottle brush!
Check out all of the warnings on the river where we were.
Again viewed from our lunch table- It's a concrete wall painted.
The view of the river from where we had lunch
GM- Almost to Tocumwal
The Train on the station at Tocumwal
The potty. if you look down in the toilet, you could see the train tracks as you went.
The sign above the floor push button in the pic above
The Washroom- boys
The Toilet- girls
the blinds- those are hooks to pull them up and down
An oasis out the window
Sleeping quarters
About The Parlor Car
GM & I after lunch
A skink on the railroad track
Man what a gorgeous smile!
A bottle brush tree
Up close and personal with a bottle brush!
Check out all of the warnings on the river where we were.
Again viewed from our lunch table- It's a concrete wall painted.
The view of the river from where we had lunch
GM- Almost to Tocumwal
The Train on the station at Tocumwal The Train Trip
Okay, we went on the train trip, and it was great! We started at Sunbury (bottom of the map ) and drove up to Seymour(1/3 up from the bottom of the map). Then caught the train to Tocumwal(top right on the map), which was over the state border into New South Wales. Enjoyed it very much! Here are some pics.
The Lovely GM
The Yarra Parlor Car
The Urinal in a washroom
With a little plate that says empty slowly, as it pours out underneath the train, while the train is moving and I am sure you do not want it to slosh. . .lol- That sooo cracked me up
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