Bike Ride

Saturday 25 July 2009.

After having yum cha with Tony, Linda, Brendo and Dorh, the four of us set off for a bike ride at Olympic Park.

Marion as usual set the pace and we set off for the Haslams Creek Marker, by the time we got to the top, Kaylene needed a break. Stayed up the top for a while, before setting for for McDonalds. Off course, Marion headed off first. We thought she would wait for us at the bottom, but instead, she was off. By the time we got down, she was nowhere to be seen. Seeing as we had her camera, we took the opportunity to take some shots, with Evan doing his ride off track, this time he didn't fall off, maybe cause I had the camera on him. Anyway, finally caught up with Mare and headed towards McDonalds. There was a footy game on, and of course Maccas was packed with people, so no soft serve, Mare was disappointed. The sun was setting, so we headed back to the car park.
Where Mare and Kaylene loaded the bikes into their car and drove to Linda and Tony's. Evan and I, rode our bikes to their place and locked it in their garage. We spent the time between then and dinner, playing mahjong and farming on Farmtown.

Around 6pm, Evan and I rode our bikes back and got changed to head out to dinner. Mare dropped Kaylene and her bike off and went home to get ready too. We all then headed out to Mancini's for pizza and pasta, followed by dessert. We had a long wait for our gelato cups, whilst Tony's cake and Mare's gelato came out really quick. Not satisfied with the service, we left no tip.

Marinara
Mussels, calamari, king prawns, octopus, baby clams, tomato, basil, garlic & chilli entree 19.55 main 22.95Sunset
Sundried tomatoes, garlic & pine nuts in a pink creamy sauce entree 16.95 main 19.95
Pescatore
Mixed seafood, fresh garlic & parsley small 14.95 large 19.95Mancini's Special
Ham, capsicum, mushrooms, garlic & oregano small 14.95 large 19.95
Gelato in a Cup 4.95Hazelnut, Mango
Continental Gelato 6.95Lemon/StrawberryCakes 8.95Chocolate Mud Cake

Queenstown Gardens NZ

Killing time before our flight back to Sydney, we checked out of the resort and drove into Queenstown to take a walk around the gardens and have a last look at the shops.

Queenstown, NZ

Email sent 23/07/2009

We found free wireless in a parking lot near the library in Queenstown.  Not library internet though..you have to pay $2 for 30min. Both sitting in the car with our eepc typing in the dark. It's 6pm atm.

Anyway 2nd to last day...spent today shopping...racked up the credit card.  Yesterday we drove to Wanaka, to spend some time at Puzzle World.

Fly out 2moro arvo, checkout time is 9.30am, so will be filling in time between then and our flight at 4pm. Probably check out the gardens.

Hope Dazzar's ok...we'll see him 2moro.

See ya all soon.

Megan  

Puzzling World, Wanaka NZ

Frankton Walk, NZ

Early morning walks and this is the view...so picturesque.

Skyline Gondola, Queenstown

Monday 20 July

Where: Skyline Gondola
Brecon Street
Queenstown, NZ

Cost: $22

Drove to Queenstown and parked in the Gondola car park.

Took the gondola up to the top for breathtaking views of the region, including The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks.

Wanted to do a loop of the Skyline Loop Track, but got as far as the Luge building and had to turn back as track was closed off. Pretty steep and icy too. Took photos and watched the thrillseekers hurtle down the luge. Didn't see anyone do the Ledge Bungy or Swing.

Then headed back down to Queenstown for more shopping and sight seeing.

Email sent 20/07/2009

Greetings from freezing cold NZ.

No snow in Queenstown, but the peaks are covered.

Have been to Arrowtown and Queenstown.  Doing lots of sightseeing and shopping, mainly shopping just to escape the cold.

Otherwise just chilling out and taking it easy. 4 more days to go.

Cya

Megan

Arrowtown, NZ

Sunday 19th July 2009

We drove to Arrowtown, and did a bit of reminiscing. A few new shops, the Chinese settlement was still there but had also some new/old additions.

Ended up buying some earrings and Janet bought some woollen spencers.

Ridge Resort, NZ

Farewell gifts July 2009

Gift to all staff

Before I left Burwood Library, I made these gift packs, with Lindt chocolate squares and a 2gb USB flash drive to give to all staff.

I used the stampin' up stamp to make the labels.

Farewell Dinner

On Saturday 11 July, I attended my farewell dinner with friends from work, past and present.

Where: Sydney Rowing Club,
613 Great North Rd
Abbotsford NSW 2046
(02) 9712 1199

I had a starter and a main.

Starter: Salt & pepper squid, herb salad with chilli syrup & balsamic reduction $15.5
Main: Sirloin Steak 300g with fries, salad garnish and mushroom sauce $24

No room for dessert although others indulged.

Playtime

Saturday 11 July 2009

An early morning ride, Marion had a wedding on that night and I had my work Farewell dinner that night, so it was organised that we meet at the park at 10.30am. We got there on time, but had to wait for Mare and her Uncle Stephen from Perth, who were late due to bike adjustments, they's borrowed Auntie Florey's bike.

Wen rode to the Wentworth Common Marker first, and when we got to the top, Kaylene was already tired and needed a rest. Then it was a ride down to the kiddie playground, where it was fenced off due to renovation work, but we found a way in and Marion finally got to try out the big spider rope climb. Because there were no kids around, we also got to play on the flying fox. From there we rode through the Archery centre to the Monster (Mountain & BMX track).

Then it was time for lunch, stopped at Subway and Maccas. Mare and Kaylene had Subway, while Evan, U. Stephen and I had Maccas. Then it was time to head on back to the car park.

Young @ Heart

With no kids around, the big kids got to play.

Take this Job and Shove it :)

On Tuesday 30 June, I finally got the phone call I was waiting for...OTEN, Tafe, Iveta phoned home..but I was having a shower. When I got downstairs, JT said I had a phone call and they would be there until 6pm, so I quickly called back. "Would you like the position?" or something like that..."would I, Yes please". "When can you start?" "Um I need to give at least 2 weeks notice, plus I have holidays in mid July, so maybe I can start 27th July, need to verify so will give you a call 2moro".