one of joys of business class is lounge - your ma has made good use of food for lunch as flight isn't for another 2 hours - small plane 777. Amazing who flys first and business class -full
i lost my blazer = left in hire car but apparently not found - it was on back seat and handed over car in dark area.
we had a final night our with Nicola - she has landed lucky as au pere - looking after 4 kids at school but has own room plus flat TV and access to car -300$ cash a week.
we went to KX hotel a final meal of spring roil starter and steaks plus a bottle of red wine.
Ma is waiting to get home - we try not to think 23 hours although weather in London is 65 degree today so spring is coming .
Phil plus dog ! Manchester we arrive at 08.40 but plane shuttle always late and we have to get luggage = park in short stay entrance past arrivals area on corner as nearest
Well must explore area - see you all soon
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
'Home James and don't spare the horses'
Chris - this was a favourite saying of my Mother although i do not know origins - your Ma gives me history and literature vivas and has deemed me an ignoramus -not true! as i have read 3 history books this holiday.
we have spent morning cleaning and packing - it is a very modern appt so we have little to do and they do little at QQ.
It is 90 degrees today so we are doing nothing other than i am going to have a swim this afternoon -we have a fantastic pool
No BA strike -both Angela ( book on BMI) and yourself (book hotel) were sensible as i had not considered - after 23 hours you do not need further hassle . During last strike a friend arrived from NZ and had 6 hour coach journey to Manchester .
Yesterday we went to Botany bay - La Peruse - and had a seafood platter overlooking beach. It is great location and wouldn't you all have liked beach and sea . Cook was a genius when you are here - it is such a long way from Whitby
I saw photos of A&Ao when Michael was with you . They could have been in Ottawa as it looked so cold and overcast so hope spring is here . Apparently the winter has been horrendous.
Angela told me news about Phils dog - the last spaniel we had in house never stopped whining - still your ma will be happy as she love dogs and worked out we would hardly be without one as perennial dog sitters for family. If we were back we would have had Maggie .
Health wise i take things in my stride fortunately and never phased although BA would need Royal medical proclamation to fly if they knew . I will try to get help with lifting although steak etc obviously bringing up Hb so not too tired . There is no point in assistance as i can walk OK but have to lug luggage from hire cat etc
We may be down in QQ soonish as i have to send new TV back to John Lewis - you all may like to come over for day as before at weekend. I will be driving jag. We have some little presents for kids and would like to see you all . Ma hopes they all liked postcards with animal's
James is away - he promised me he would go to Kilham for weekend at half term - we shall see as i do not like it empty over winter for 4 months.
Angela is yo yo ing around colleges and uni for Anna and Adam . As she says the weather of Santa Barbara after Ottawa would be great attraction for Adam.
Haven't they all grown up quickly - did you see photos of Montreal - the elegance of all - Angela always a million dollars dresses and kids in designer clothes -it looked a very nice family occasion -lets hope we have same in Italy - you will have to book flights - I will probably get larger hire car as we are going a week early .
Last night we went to Opera House - a Gershwin evening but really french song and dance in almost nudity -for 220$ plus parking it was rubbish. i am going to complain.
well tonight we are having a meal in Kings Cross with backpacker Nicola and leave 11.30 in morning - i will watch a little golf from Master today.
we have spent morning cleaning and packing - it is a very modern appt so we have little to do and they do little at QQ.
It is 90 degrees today so we are doing nothing other than i am going to have a swim this afternoon -we have a fantastic pool
No BA strike -both Angela ( book on BMI) and yourself (book hotel) were sensible as i had not considered - after 23 hours you do not need further hassle . During last strike a friend arrived from NZ and had 6 hour coach journey to Manchester .
Yesterday we went to Botany bay - La Peruse - and had a seafood platter overlooking beach. It is great location and wouldn't you all have liked beach and sea . Cook was a genius when you are here - it is such a long way from Whitby
I saw photos of A&Ao when Michael was with you . They could have been in Ottawa as it looked so cold and overcast so hope spring is here . Apparently the winter has been horrendous.
Angela told me news about Phils dog - the last spaniel we had in house never stopped whining - still your ma will be happy as she love dogs and worked out we would hardly be without one as perennial dog sitters for family. If we were back we would have had Maggie .
Health wise i take things in my stride fortunately and never phased although BA would need Royal medical proclamation to fly if they knew . I will try to get help with lifting although steak etc obviously bringing up Hb so not too tired . There is no point in assistance as i can walk OK but have to lug luggage from hire cat etc
We may be down in QQ soonish as i have to send new TV back to John Lewis - you all may like to come over for day as before at weekend. I will be driving jag. We have some little presents for kids and would like to see you all . Ma hopes they all liked postcards with animal's
James is away - he promised me he would go to Kilham for weekend at half term - we shall see as i do not like it empty over winter for 4 months.
Angela is yo yo ing around colleges and uni for Anna and Adam . As she says the weather of Santa Barbara after Ottawa would be great attraction for Adam.
Haven't they all grown up quickly - did you see photos of Montreal - the elegance of all - Angela always a million dollars dresses and kids in designer clothes -it looked a very nice family occasion -lets hope we have same in Italy - you will have to book flights - I will probably get larger hire car as we are going a week early .
Last night we went to Opera House - a Gershwin evening but really french song and dance in almost nudity -for 220$ plus parking it was rubbish. i am going to complain.
well tonight we are having a meal in Kings Cross with backpacker Nicola and leave 11.30 in morning - i will watch a little golf from Master today.
hi
Just getting ready to leave for California tomorrow, adam has been accepted to the MIddle East department but he has yet to see the school, it is a very large school but with a good reputation, he loves the idea of being in the sun!
I spoke to Phil today, Chester the dog is settling down slowly, he cries every night, she still misses buddy( hard to believe!) and she had an interview yesterday, she thinks they thought she was over qualified but there are other jobs coming up. Phil is meeting you as James is away as it is Easter break, PHil had a very nice time at James's house for Easter, Maggie wasn't that keen on Chester though.
Issie had a science fair today but I forgot to go, she was a little annoyed.
We really enjoyed visiting anna's school and think she will be happy there next year
love Angela
I spoke to Phil today, Chester the dog is settling down slowly, he cries every night, she still misses buddy( hard to believe!) and she had an interview yesterday, she thinks they thought she was over qualified but there are other jobs coming up. Phil is meeting you as James is away as it is Easter break, PHil had a very nice time at James's house for Easter, Maggie wasn't that keen on Chester though.
Issie had a science fair today but I forgot to go, she was a little annoyed.
We really enjoyed visiting anna's school and think she will be happy there next year
love Angela
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
wed 7th april T-3
winter is coming - the weather has been much colder and raining all morning so we started packing and a little cleaning up. Sunny 24 now - my US Internet neighbour has been on skpye for past hour talking home so it must be free
We have stunning views from window over harbour and opera House and will send photos when home as I am confined to an Internet backpackers cafe in a narrow booth with a tatty keyboard..
A beautiful white liner arrived this morning in the fog and rain -not what they would expect in Sydney. Next time we will cruise back part of way to Singapore
For the first time this morning we went to Paddy's market and china town and we don't know why we have ignored in the past . Fascinating and all stalls and stores including pharmacist are Chinese - most cannot speak English well .
We did a little shopping for kids and coffee etc and i wanted to but a Tilley hat and some shorts - Aussie style with pockets but could not find .
I received an email with photos from Montreal -It looked a very nice occasion and everyone weathering well and looked well G&A - the first time i had seen all family. You are all dressed for occasion and appreciate we are getting older when i see Anna and Issie now growing into young ladies .
Where was Adam - he isn't usually camera sky! Good job he is not at school here in Sydney as the 6th form kids as tall as Adam dress in shorts,blazer and long socks plus cap with long hair peeping out.
I looked at web page of uni - California is great -Tim has been to Santa Barbara . We have plenty of opportunities to visit California. I assume it is 9 hour flight - can you fly from Ottawa
We have a super exchange House on Lake Tahoe when you visit if you want to add on a short holiday - super on edge to lake plus skiing nearby. Tom is an attorney in Sacramento and is coming to QQ this summer -he owes us 3 weeks at least . You have visitor of a bear at night - no joking
I haven't heard from home as yet -they do not read blog but sent a short email to Phil,Chris and Tim. Back for election tedium - James is going to vote for Gordon!
Pretty much back to reasonable normality so should be able to manage luggage on sat - we are business class with beds which helps - agree BA - no news of strike
Ma is waiting for home to 'see family' -we have had OLH decorated so will be bare as all pictures down . One of joys of this holiday is no mail.
Tomorrow we are going again to Botany Bay and lunch in sea food restaurant overlooking sea - well recommended .
Get Adman to email how he likes uni - has he accepted place or just looking
We have stunning views from window over harbour and opera House and will send photos when home as I am confined to an Internet backpackers cafe in a narrow booth with a tatty keyboard..
A beautiful white liner arrived this morning in the fog and rain -not what they would expect in Sydney. Next time we will cruise back part of way to Singapore
For the first time this morning we went to Paddy's market and china town and we don't know why we have ignored in the past . Fascinating and all stalls and stores including pharmacist are Chinese - most cannot speak English well .
We did a little shopping for kids and coffee etc and i wanted to but a Tilley hat and some shorts - Aussie style with pockets but could not find .
I received an email with photos from Montreal -It looked a very nice occasion and everyone weathering well and looked well G&A - the first time i had seen all family. You are all dressed for occasion and appreciate we are getting older when i see Anna and Issie now growing into young ladies .
Where was Adam - he isn't usually camera sky! Good job he is not at school here in Sydney as the 6th form kids as tall as Adam dress in shorts,blazer and long socks plus cap with long hair peeping out.
I looked at web page of uni - California is great -Tim has been to Santa Barbara . We have plenty of opportunities to visit California. I assume it is 9 hour flight - can you fly from Ottawa
We have a super exchange House on Lake Tahoe when you visit if you want to add on a short holiday - super on edge to lake plus skiing nearby. Tom is an attorney in Sacramento and is coming to QQ this summer -he owes us 3 weeks at least . You have visitor of a bear at night - no joking
I haven't heard from home as yet -they do not read blog but sent a short email to Phil,Chris and Tim. Back for election tedium - James is going to vote for Gordon!
Pretty much back to reasonable normality so should be able to manage luggage on sat - we are business class with beds which helps - agree BA - no news of strike
Ma is waiting for home to 'see family' -we have had OLH decorated so will be bare as all pictures down . One of joys of this holiday is no mail.
Tomorrow we are going again to Botany Bay and lunch in sea food restaurant overlooking sea - well recommended .
Get Adman to email how he likes uni - has he accepted place or just looking
Monday, April 5, 2010
Update
Happy Easter also to all
we went to Cathedral to mass as I have a hire car . Your Ma is losing religion fast and sits down all thru mass and never a prayer. It is a fine cathedral and built by convicts .
Today we went to Bondi Beach and strolled about a mile in beautiful sunshine and had a coffee
The steak,Guinness and spinach appear to be working and now we get out for 4 hours or so every day -it was just lifting luggage problematical as there are few porters these days .
I told Dick and he blames beer in Australia -
Deidre Tim - they have had a disastrous time as when they got to Marbella - the place was flooded with storms and rot etc . They are insured for damage but he is worried about quality of roof as it is 4 year old house and the builder has gone bust. Your Ma says nothing goes right for them .
I saw the attraction of Anna's school - I naively thought it would be an all girls similar to your convent ! but no the web page is full of attractive young men -the activities look great - how accessible is it by air . Looks very exclusive - As i said on blog, we are impressed by her first driving lessons -has Adam not started . When i was in hospital with drips etc i was thinking i hope ok to get to Adams school grad!
We heard Phil was getting an interview and a dog! not heard but hope for serendipity
I gave tickets to June who passed on to daughter Philippa and partner - unipolar and doesn't work - due to Marijuana's . They really enjoyed opera house ..
I am fit tomorrow to go to see Gershwin at opera house.
The owner of flat is on Grandad duty in Perth and he said we could stay as long as we liked ,which was very nice .
I will have to recommend Australia for golden oldies as you get free health treatment .
Montreal weekend sounded nice - 5 grand kids now for G&A catching up a little .
Tell Issie she can email Grandad with her love and best wishes as she is the only one not to email this year . Have I offended her with Lady GaGa comments! I promise not to giggle when she sends us a photo of her and Brendan -an Irish name.
off for my medicinal pint of Guinness
Where is Adams uni - send web address
we went to Cathedral to mass as I have a hire car . Your Ma is losing religion fast and sits down all thru mass and never a prayer. It is a fine cathedral and built by convicts .
Today we went to Bondi Beach and strolled about a mile in beautiful sunshine and had a coffee
The steak,Guinness and spinach appear to be working and now we get out for 4 hours or so every day -it was just lifting luggage problematical as there are few porters these days .
I told Dick and he blames beer in Australia -
Deidre Tim - they have had a disastrous time as when they got to Marbella - the place was flooded with storms and rot etc . They are insured for damage but he is worried about quality of roof as it is 4 year old house and the builder has gone bust. Your Ma says nothing goes right for them .
I saw the attraction of Anna's school - I naively thought it would be an all girls similar to your convent ! but no the web page is full of attractive young men -the activities look great - how accessible is it by air . Looks very exclusive - As i said on blog, we are impressed by her first driving lessons -has Adam not started . When i was in hospital with drips etc i was thinking i hope ok to get to Adams school grad!
We heard Phil was getting an interview and a dog! not heard but hope for serendipity
I gave tickets to June who passed on to daughter Philippa and partner - unipolar and doesn't work - due to Marijuana's . They really enjoyed opera house ..
I am fit tomorrow to go to see Gershwin at opera house.
The owner of flat is on Grandad duty in Perth and he said we could stay as long as we liked ,which was very nice .
I will have to recommend Australia for golden oldies as you get free health treatment .
Montreal weekend sounded nice - 5 grand kids now for G&A catching up a little .
Tell Issie she can email Grandad with her love and best wishes as she is the only one not to email this year . Have I offended her with Lady GaGa comments! I promise not to giggle when she sends us a photo of her and Brendan -an Irish name.
off for my medicinal pint of Guinness
Where is Adams uni - send web address
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter!
I wondered if you were ill as you hadn't writtern on the blog. Hope you are feeling better.
Why don't you book on BMI from Heathrow to Manchester, there is a flight at 11.30 , you would have to pick up your luggage but it has to be easier than going to Kings X?
We just got back from the weekend in Montreal, it was a lovley weekend as the weather was great, in the mid 70's so we could sit outside and eat etc. There were 16 of us for the meal plus Celia's 2 children, I think Gary and Angela enjoyed it
It is very busy week, MIchael , Anna and I are going to her new school tomorrow and next weekend Adam and I are going to Santa Barbara to look at the university.
There aren't any strike dates on BA, and the union have to give 7 days notice, we are now experts after our trip to Israel.You should be fine getting home.
You should ring James to confirm him picking you up.
love Angela
I wondered if you were ill as you hadn't writtern on the blog. Hope you are feeling better.
Why don't you book on BMI from Heathrow to Manchester, there is a flight at 11.30 , you would have to pick up your luggage but it has to be easier than going to Kings X?
We just got back from the weekend in Montreal, it was a lovley weekend as the weather was great, in the mid 70's so we could sit outside and eat etc. There were 16 of us for the meal plus Celia's 2 children, I think Gary and Angela enjoyed it
It is very busy week, MIchael , Anna and I are going to her new school tomorrow and next weekend Adam and I are going to Santa Barbara to look at the university.
There aren't any strike dates on BA, and the union have to give 7 days notice, we are now experts after our trip to Israel.You should be fine getting home.
You should ring James to confirm him picking you up.
love Angela
Friday, April 2, 2010
Contingency Plans Chris
Chris
in event BA strike - the Sydney flight will be ok but Manchester flight may be cancelled
in event BA strike - the Sydney flight will be ok but Manchester flight may be cancelled
- can you meet us at Heathrow T5 and give us a hand to KX. Sunday 11th
- we arrive at 6am but we will wait in business lounge until 7am. I will look for my mobile but will ring you on your mobile
- can you book on web 2 rail tickets 9am to allow for delay -supersaver return cheaper and any dates for return and we will upgrade to 1st for 15 pounds
- QQ - can you call in and check cleaned and collect keys - we intended to visit in April but have to get health sorted out
No strike
- can you ask James to meet at 9.30am in Manchester to help luggage . The flight arrives 8.40 but always late and takes nearly 1hour to get thru
- Phil was going to meet but need lifting power
thanks all!! Falling apart but not before we go for a drink in O'Malleys pub
Hospital not Hunter Valley
unfortunately i was unable to go to Hunter Valley as i had quite a troublesome GIT hemorrhage and was admitted as an emergency at 5.30 am Monday morning (to be mor eprecise had a shower and called a taxi) and was admitted to the local teaching hospital St Vincents,which was quite palatial .
As you can imagine a UK visitor Consultant retired - i was given VIP treatment - i will relate details later
Bled 4 pints or so and my haemoglobin fell from 15.5 to 11.3 G in 24 hours - that is some blood loss . I was only kept in for 5 days until bleeding subsided as no test were ordered and they do not transfuse these days unless in extremis . Similar picture to Tim but settled otherwise a nightmare logistically.
I am at home but we have decided not to move to the Rocks but stay in this luxury appt until we leave next week for home
As you can imagine it has completely changed our plans
- the 450 pound car hire is in garage
and i had to give June Stone our 2 opera house tickets 80$ each to Beethoven's 9th
- cancel Dave and Liz who were coming for a barbecue
and unable to go to stay with David Hunters friends in Hunter Vally which we had looked forward to .
Plus we are due to go to a Gershwin concert on wed night so hopefully my energy level will improve
plus dinner out on Friday our last day with a backpacker from Hfd.
Easter weekend and weather great so will rest for a few days - Guinness and steak
Hope we can get a porter at airport to help with suitcases
More later - contingency plans below
As you can imagine a UK visitor Consultant retired - i was given VIP treatment - i will relate details later
Bled 4 pints or so and my haemoglobin fell from 15.5 to 11.3 G in 24 hours - that is some blood loss . I was only kept in for 5 days until bleeding subsided as no test were ordered and they do not transfuse these days unless in extremis . Similar picture to Tim but settled otherwise a nightmare logistically.
I am at home but we have decided not to move to the Rocks but stay in this luxury appt until we leave next week for home
As you can imagine it has completely changed our plans
- the 450 pound car hire is in garage
and i had to give June Stone our 2 opera house tickets 80$ each to Beethoven's 9th
- cancel Dave and Liz who were coming for a barbecue
and unable to go to stay with David Hunters friends in Hunter Vally which we had looked forward to .
Plus we are due to go to a Gershwin concert on wed night so hopefully my energy level will improve
plus dinner out on Friday our last day with a backpacker from Hfd.
Easter weekend and weather great so will rest for a few days - Guinness and steak
Hope we can get a porter at airport to help with suitcases
More later - contingency plans below
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