Oscars in the goon…. (someone does dallas)
Hello from Brisbane.
Its a very odd city and not much like vegas at all, more like birmingham. Although it is nice to be back in a place with buildings over 3 stories high.
Weve been here about 5days now, and spent far too much time in the hostel bar. We met a guy called Dj ont he bus on our way into Brisbane and through him we met a great group of people, who were all Irish and all had ridiculous nicknames including The Chief, Dallas, Minks, Superman and Jakeycakes(jaffacakes) and becuase the bar was loud when i first got introduced everyone thought my name was Geoff, so that stuck for the next 3 days. (Rob and craig were also in that group but they had nice normal names, but were equally lovely) They have all moved on now which is the unfortunatly the backpackers curse.
As well as drinking and stealing peoples hats, we also went to check out the Australia Zoo, the cultural and science museum and we have just got back from the tour of the XXXX brewary.
The Zoo was awesome even though we dont liek steve irwin (which can get you lynched in this country) and also they have his little daughters face plastered all over the zoo and its very very creepy. On the plus side we did get to see a giant toitoise sneeze.
We have made a change to our plans, so we will only be in Surfers and Byron for 4 days each, 5 in sydney and then a week in melbourne ( so we will be able to fit in the tour of the neighbours set) I will post the changes at some point so you can see where we will be.
We are off to the hotel tomorrow which we have been bought for rach’s birthday (thank you!) Then we have the planatarium and a concert on wednesday, and a trip to see miss saigon on thursday.
See you all soon
Steff and Rach x
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An Australian Brum…. that takes a bit of thinking about….
So what official nicknames did you end up with then? Your chance to re-name yourself.
And just to let you know… I don’t understand the post title at all.
Love your commentary Steff - can you get Rach to write a bit or is she delgating this job to you!
Rach - tried to remind the family about your blog site - hopefully someone will get their act together! I’m sure if Grandad had internet access you’d get daily comments! Perhaps I’ll ask him to dictate a comment to me - I give him a running commentary of your trip every time he rings. He’s coming to stay at our house to feed the cats while we are in Wales - I’ll log him on to the website at some stage so he can see it.
Hope you got my text with Mal and Ellen’s details. Hope you manage to get to see them - I know they’d love to see you and I’m sure you’d get a bit of pampering and a taste of real Aussie life. I’ll email them today and give them your blog site and telephone number.
Wedding was great - still can’t believe Dad hit the dance floor (there is photographic evidence but unfortunately not on my camera!) We had a lovely day in Portsmouth doing history stuff (Dad was very obliging - think I must go to Kosova more often!!!) lots of love Mum K
I’m affraid also that i haven’t got a clue what the title is about. Don’t believe everything you hear from Mum, yes i did hit the dance floor, and more than once i hasten to add! But it wasn’t the drink!! I’m still not sure why i did, as you know i dance like a spider with broken legs
I’m off to find the photos and burn them.
Dad K xx
well i happen to like the title and I’m amazingly jealous that you’re going to the neighbours set, will u get to spot any of the actors? not that ill know who any of them are. what noise do tortoises make when they sneeze?
Well.. not ALL of the title is a mystery … which makes me think it’s better if I don’t understand the rest of it.
Right,
oscar is the name of a small plastic echidna that rach bought. Goon is an australian word for wine out of a box. Rach put oscar in a glass of wine hence oscar is in the goon. (we have a photo)
The other is play on a film title that became a running joke becuase we met some one called dallas. Now you all know
Sounds like you are having a great time. Hope that you have an extra special 19th birthday celebration before you come back to wet and rainy england. We did get good weather for Olie’s wedding though - I’m sure I’ve seen that photo of your dad dancing - will try and find it for you !
Now I have the web address will follow your progress ….
Happy birthday and love from Auntie chris and Uncle Geoff x
Hi Rach, Just wanted to say Happy Birthday from us all. Sounds like you’re havin a blast in Oz. We got back from a fortnight in Phuket, Thailand last weekend which was fantastic. Don’t we live in a privileged time to be able to travel and see so many beautiful and amazin parts of the world?!
Well, have a great day - and rest of trip. Stay safe.
Lots of luv
Phil, Nicky, Sarah, Andrew, Benny
Hi Rachel,Steff Its a bit late but welcome to Gods country . I just looked at the pics you posted on the web ,looks like you are having a good time . We are pleased that you will fit Melbounrne in for a bit longer than before and we really hope you can come here to be with us for a few days . Im very flexy with my work so we can go to a few places Im sure you will both like . Dont forget my mobile is 0400079597 just text me or ring the home phone 0358299389 . Oh I was going to dag the sheep but will wait till you get here . Take care Love Mal Ellen
ahhh..oscar’s in the goon…now i get it ?
Happy Birthday Rach!
Hope you have a great day
Hi Rach & Steph. Just wanted to wish rach a very happy birthday! we tried ringing you last night and again this morning, but no answer. I guess the hotel bed was so comfy you just fell asleep and still not woken up yet! hope you enjoy the concert too!
It’s great that you will be able to see Mal & Ellen in melbourne. Not sure what Dagging the sheep means, but it’s times like this i wish i was a vegeterian
Lots of luv Dad K
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Rachel - happy birthday to you!!!!! You will just have to imagine my singing!! Love you loads. Looking forward to hearing what ‘dagging the sheep’ means? love Mum K
Ha ha you got away with not hearing Mum sing
arn’t you the lucky ones?
dad
Thank you! I had an awsome birthday, the hotel was really nice, especially being able to have a bath after so long, and the concert was great fun too!
We’re really looking forward to seeing Mal and Ellen in Melbourne, and getting a taste of real Aussie life!
Rach x
Steff - tried UCAS track today, but couldn’t get in - “invalid login details” - can you try it from there?
just to remind u guys Mum, Matt and I are off to s. wales friday noon until 19th august so we may not be able to leave messages untill then. not sure about mobile reception either.Sooo glad u enjoyed the hotel luv Dad xx
sorry i missed you this morning steff - had to go to work
talk to you soon, lots of love, mum xx