Hi All,
Another week, can't believe it is May and Mother's Day has been and gone. I had a lovely weekend, dinner out on the Saturday night at the local chinese restaurant with the boys and then they made me bacon & eggs on Sunday morning. The boys then went off sailing and we drove up to have lunch at my sister-in-laws on the central coast. Thoroughly relaxing day.
Good news, the boys received their scholarship advice in the mail this week which they were extremely excited about. This gives them access to top coaching with the Australian Sailing coach and use of other facilities which they will find out about shortly at a briefing this weekend. We are all very excited. This means training twice a week and all weekend but they are so passionate we haven't heard any complaints yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have to be down at Middle Harbour and on the water by 6.00am, ready to start, Tuesday and Thursday morning. It is certainly going to be a challenge especially in winter. Will keep you posted, maybe with some photos.
Work is still quiet. My boss is away on business, presently in Rome, (how sad) and will be back at the end of the month, can't believe where the two months has gone. Hopefully he has picked up some business to enable us to hold onto our jobs. Steve's work is still slow as well.
I am looking forward to another girls' lunch on Sunday, celebrating a couple of birthdays, should be fun. I better go to the gym to fit into some clothes. Motivation has been a bit slack, especially since the weather has turned a little cooler, oh well, there is always next week????????.
No more news, talk soon.
Cheers
Torse
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
TEENAGE GIRLS
Hi All,
Have just had some girls staying with us for four days, strange having girls in the house I have to say. They were from Adelaide and had been sailing in Brisbane and came down to Sydney to spend some time with the boys. They generally relaxed and had a good time. Didn't do much as the weather was not the best. They also found Sydney very expensive. We enjoyed their company though and the teenage banter going backwards and forwards. It was a good opportunity though to tidy up the house - it hadn't been cleaned for ages. So the house looked immaculate for a couple of days, but it hasn't lasted long.
The "limo" night out was a great success. Nine of us from my mum's group were collected in a white limo at 5.30pm. One of the mums organised "cosmopolitans" for the limo ride, which I have to say were very potent. The limo had all the mod cons - the sparkly lights, the plasma tv and beautiful leather seats, it was sheer luxury. We laughed and partied our way into the city, doing the "royal wave" to our fans on the street. Unfortunately no-one could see us as the windows were tinted. We were driven to Lady Macquarie's chair, where we had 25 minutes. We stood at LMC and had numerous pics taken while enjoying a few glasses of Moet . It was
beautiful, we had the Opera House and the Bridge as our backdrop. We spent a lot of time laughing and cavorting around much to the delight of the Chinese tourists around us. From there we were driven to King St Wharf, Lime Ave where we had yet another round of drinks (with lots of water in between) at Bungalow 8, it was so crowded with young people and SOOOOOOOOOOOO LOOOUD. We ended up having dinner there as the tapas bar we were going to was full. After dinner we went to a Latin Club and danced until about 12.30. The Limo then picked us up again and deposited us safely back home. SO A GREAT NIGHT WAS HAD BY ALL. The next day my feet and throat were soooo sore though.
Easter has put my exercise program on the back-burner but full steam ahead for next week. I think the idea of a personal trainer, if you can afford it, is a good idea as they do keep you motivated and make you go.
The boys had a break from sailing over Easter while the girls were here which I think did them the world of good as they virtually sail all year round. They are doing well in the 470 and really enjoying it.
Back again. We have several days of rain which is wonderful if you have a garden. Last weekend we had 2 days of strong wind 20-30 knots which the boys had to sail in over at Rushcutters Bay. They had been selected to sail with a group of 8 others in boats called an "elliot"- 4 crew to a boat. It was wild and very rough. The boys arrived home mid afternoon both days and crashed for a couple of hours. Matt's arms and legs were aching. They were both exhausted.
I minded my neice Lauren on Tuesday and we had some lovely 'girl' time - shopping and Mcdonalds for lunch, she walked the dog with Uncle Steve in the afternoon, drew pictures, chased the dog and her aunt was exhausted by the end of the day. I went back to work for a rest.
No more for now.
Cheers
Torse
Have just had some girls staying with us for four days, strange having girls in the house I have to say. They were from Adelaide and had been sailing in Brisbane and came down to Sydney to spend some time with the boys. They generally relaxed and had a good time. Didn't do much as the weather was not the best. They also found Sydney very expensive. We enjoyed their company though and the teenage banter going backwards and forwards. It was a good opportunity though to tidy up the house - it hadn't been cleaned for ages. So the house looked immaculate for a couple of days, but it hasn't lasted long.
The "limo" night out was a great success. Nine of us from my mum's group were collected in a white limo at 5.30pm. One of the mums organised "cosmopolitans" for the limo ride, which I have to say were very potent. The limo had all the mod cons - the sparkly lights, the plasma tv and beautiful leather seats, it was sheer luxury. We laughed and partied our way into the city, doing the "royal wave" to our fans on the street. Unfortunately no-one could see us as the windows were tinted. We were driven to Lady Macquarie's chair, where we had 25 minutes. We stood at LMC and had numerous pics taken while enjoying a few glasses of Moet . It was
beautiful, we had the Opera House and the Bridge as our backdrop. We spent a lot of time laughing and cavorting around much to the delight of the Chinese tourists around us. From there we were driven to King St Wharf, Lime Ave where we had yet another round of drinks (with lots of water in between) at Bungalow 8, it was so crowded with young people and SOOOOOOOOOOOO LOOOUD. We ended up having dinner there as the tapas bar we were going to was full. After dinner we went to a Latin Club and danced until about 12.30. The Limo then picked us up again and deposited us safely back home. SO A GREAT NIGHT WAS HAD BY ALL. The next day my feet and throat were soooo sore though.
Easter has put my exercise program on the back-burner but full steam ahead for next week. I think the idea of a personal trainer, if you can afford it, is a good idea as they do keep you motivated and make you go.
The boys had a break from sailing over Easter while the girls were here which I think did them the world of good as they virtually sail all year round. They are doing well in the 470 and really enjoying it.
Back again. We have several days of rain which is wonderful if you have a garden. Last weekend we had 2 days of strong wind 20-30 knots which the boys had to sail in over at Rushcutters Bay. They had been selected to sail with a group of 8 others in boats called an "elliot"- 4 crew to a boat. It was wild and very rough. The boys arrived home mid afternoon both days and crashed for a couple of hours. Matt's arms and legs were aching. They were both exhausted.
I minded my neice Lauren on Tuesday and we had some lovely 'girl' time - shopping and Mcdonalds for lunch, she walked the dog with Uncle Steve in the afternoon, drew pictures, chased the dog and her aunt was exhausted by the end of the day. I went back to work for a rest.
No more for now.
Cheers
Torse
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Easter in NZ
Well, we have a busy Easter weekend ahead in NZ. Mandy and Ella are off to Hellensville with Shazz for a Pony Club camp on Friday, Saturday and back on Sunday. Then they are all (Shazz too) off to the Easter Bush Games somwhere south of Bombay on Monday also!
Me and the boys will be at home chopping wood, doing the lawns, playing cricket - usual stuff. Lukey will probably go for a ride on his bike too (Honda CRF 80).
Rugby starts next month with the first game on the 2nd May. JoeJoe has his first ever rugby practice this Thursday. He is playing for the Ardmore Marist Small Blacks 1 Red team this year. Toby is in the Under 9 Open team and Lukey is in the Under 13 Restricted. Will catch up with all the details after Easter - have a good one in Sydney!
Me and the boys will be at home chopping wood, doing the lawns, playing cricket - usual stuff. Lukey will probably go for a ride on his bike too (Honda CRF 80).
Rugby starts next month with the first game on the 2nd May. JoeJoe has his first ever rugby practice this Thursday. He is playing for the Ardmore Marist Small Blacks 1 Red team this year. Toby is in the Under 9 Open team and Lukey is in the Under 13 Restricted. Will catch up with all the details after Easter - have a good one in Sydney!
Friday, April 3, 2009
NEARLY EASTER
Hi All,
It's nearly Easter, can't believe where the time has gone. Ben is in the middle of his half-yearly exams and has so far had Legal Studies, and English. He seems happy about both.
The boys have been busy training during the week at Middle Harbour and will also be out there Saturday and Sunday, no rest for the WICKED. Matt often gets home and crashes on the lounge after work and sleeps for a couple of hours.
My boss is off during April and May - family holiday during April and then travelling overseas for business, so it will be very quiet. He mentioned that if business continues to be slow he may have to put us off, but we will wait and see, which would be a shame. Oh well that's the climate for you.
Steve is getting good feedback from his students commenting how patient he is. I don't know how he does it personally because the trafffic seems to be getting worse everyday. Every time I drive now he tries to re-educate my driving skills much to my chagrin.
Not much more to report, have been to the gym a couple of times, but need to go more..........there is always next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE A GREAT EASTER.
SIGNING OFF
tOrSe
It's nearly Easter, can't believe where the time has gone. Ben is in the middle of his half-yearly exams and has so far had Legal Studies, and English. He seems happy about both.
The boys have been busy training during the week at Middle Harbour and will also be out there Saturday and Sunday, no rest for the WICKED. Matt often gets home and crashes on the lounge after work and sleeps for a couple of hours.
My boss is off during April and May - family holiday during April and then travelling overseas for business, so it will be very quiet. He mentioned that if business continues to be slow he may have to put us off, but we will wait and see, which would be a shame. Oh well that's the climate for you.
Steve is getting good feedback from his students commenting how patient he is. I don't know how he does it personally because the trafffic seems to be getting worse everyday. Every time I drive now he tries to re-educate my driving skills much to my chagrin.
Not much more to report, have been to the gym a couple of times, but need to go more..........there is always next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE A GREAT EASTER.
SIGNING OFF
tOrSe
Monday, March 30, 2009
BOYS SELECTED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Hi Guys,
Well possibly exciting news, Matt and Ben may be eligible for a scholarship with the NSW Institute of Sports. Their coach has put their application forward and we may hear sometime next week if they have been successful, so fingers and toes crossed everyone.
I have been exercising, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, going to the gym and swimming on a Saturday with some girlfriends. The water is starting to get a little cool, but the coffee and banana bread afterwards certainly motivates us, Moet the dog enjoys his treat too.
Steve has been a driving instructor for a couple of months now and things are still a little slow, which is very frustrating. He has to hang in there as everyone is feeling the pinch. He spends a lot of time driving all over the countryside to find that people either don't show up or they cancel at the last minute - Trent refuse to charge a cancellation fee. At least he is getting some work.
I have an evening out on Saturday with the mum's group this weekend. The mum's who have turned the magical age of 50 are the VIPS and a limo has been organised to take us on a tour with a photo stop and then dinner in the city somewhere. Should be a lot of fun. We plan to meet the husbands so they can escort us home. Will keep you posted.
No more news.
Tattle soon.
Torse
Well possibly exciting news, Matt and Ben may be eligible for a scholarship with the NSW Institute of Sports. Their coach has put their application forward and we may hear sometime next week if they have been successful, so fingers and toes crossed everyone.
I have been exercising, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, going to the gym and swimming on a Saturday with some girlfriends. The water is starting to get a little cool, but the coffee and banana bread afterwards certainly motivates us, Moet the dog enjoys his treat too.
Steve has been a driving instructor for a couple of months now and things are still a little slow, which is very frustrating. He has to hang in there as everyone is feeling the pinch. He spends a lot of time driving all over the countryside to find that people either don't show up or they cancel at the last minute - Trent refuse to charge a cancellation fee. At least he is getting some work.
I have an evening out on Saturday with the mum's group this weekend. The mum's who have turned the magical age of 50 are the VIPS and a limo has been organised to take us on a tour with a photo stop and then dinner in the city somewhere. Should be a lot of fun. We plan to meet the husbands so they can escort us home. Will keep you posted.
No more news.
Tattle soon.
Torse
Monday, March 16, 2009
Hi All,
Had a great weekend. Had a wonderful lunch on Sunday, garlic prawns, followed by scotch fillet with crispy potatoes and yummy salad. To followwwwwwwww we had a sponge with raspberry dessert, truly delicious. Of course we had sustenance as well and started off with a lovely drop of Moet provided by our hostess. The whole setting was perfect as was the company.
Steve was on Race duty at RPAYC and had to run the sailing course. Matt and Ben did well and won all their three races. The whole day was a great success.
Work has been fairly constant today. I am off to the gym this evening to work off the lunch I had yesterday.
The dog is still out of sorts with me, I think he is suffering from separation anxiety.
Bye for now.
Torse
Had a great weekend. Had a wonderful lunch on Sunday, garlic prawns, followed by scotch fillet with crispy potatoes and yummy salad. To followwwwwwwww we had a sponge with raspberry dessert, truly delicious. Of course we had sustenance as well and started off with a lovely drop of Moet provided by our hostess. The whole setting was perfect as was the company.
Steve was on Race duty at RPAYC and had to run the sailing course. Matt and Ben did well and won all their three races. The whole day was a great success.
Work has been fairly constant today. I am off to the gym this evening to work off the lunch I had yesterday.
The dog is still out of sorts with me, I think he is suffering from separation anxiety.
Bye for now.
Torse
Friday, March 13, 2009
FRIDAY 13 MARCH - EEEEEEEEK
Hi All,
This is the first time I have done this, so here goes. Finished work for the week. Not too stressful. Recently joined the gym and the Mall, called Body Shape - have only managed to go twice this week but hope to go tomorrow and Sunday. Drove to the gym tonight only to find I had left my gym shoes behind.
Matt, Ben and Steve arrived safely back from Adelaide Tuesday night after being away 5 nights. The boys had been competing in the AIRS Regatta in a 470 and they ended up finishing 3rd overall. Tremendous result since it was their first time in a 470 after moving up from a 420.
Fairly busy weekend, gym tomorrow, yoga class, then lunch on Sunday at a girlfriends. Hope she remembers we are coming.
Talk tomorrow.
Cheers
Torse
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