tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89941650927338227662024-03-14T03:16:44.416+10:00A WORLD AWAYAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-73242736141043545902012-08-16T16:11:00.003+10:002012-08-16T16:11:44.823+10:00Cleaning the CatMy partner and I decided to head down the coast in the afternoon yesterday and clean our bosses catamaran.<br />
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We took cleaning products and a gerni in the hope that we could get her sparkling clean. We set up all the tools and turned on the shore power - only to realise that the shore power wasn't working!<br />
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This meant cleaning the 45ft Cat by hand with a chux!! Argh - what could have been a 1hr job took a lot longer as you can imagine.<br />
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At least she is now sparkling clean....until the birds get to her.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-85844139954749229912012-08-02T16:17:00.004+10:002012-08-03T08:27:48.971+10:00A little bit of HarmonyFinally we have managed to get back out on the water.<br />
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This time on a 45ft Catamaran owned by the CEO of our company, who lets my partner and I take the boat out from time to time. (We feel very fortunate to be in a position to do this) <br />
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The weather was just perfect! 21 degree's, a slight breeze and lots of sunshine. We decided to take the boat over to Stradbroke Island and set anchor at Tipplers for the day. We arrived at about 10am and layed out on the back deck with cider and a cheese platter....mmmmmmm<br />
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The rest of the day consisted of sunbaking, adventuring over to the beach and more sunbaking. How I <strong>LOVE</strong> winter in Queensland! We also managed to take a few snaps along the way...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-29090211125936219902012-07-22T09:23:00.002+10:002012-07-22T09:23:48.359+10:00Our adventureThis adventure happened the first time we took out Aussie Escapade, our first boat, the Hartley T16.<br />
All events in the below are true and your probably thinking how could things have gotten any worse - they did! Trust me! It's going to be long but it's worth the read, here we go...<br />
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It was the Easter Holidays 2 years ago, we had purchased Aussie Escapade about 5 months prior and she was finally ready to head out onto the water. We had to borrow my parents car as neither of us had a tow bar on ours. We said it was just for the day so they agreed and off we went. We put the boat in at Cleveland point and decided to head out over toward Stradbroke.<br />
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Once we were about 15m off the boat ramp we wanted to start putting the sails up (we were just being taken out by the current as we did not have a motor - remember this part for later)<br />
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We tried with the sails for what felt like 30 minutes to get these things up and finally we were there. We had the music pumping from the cabin, the sun was shining, sails were up, and we were out on the water for the first time. Life was pretty great at this stage.<br />
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After about 45minutes of sailing we were on our way to Stradbroke Island. I went into the cabin to turn the music up and that's when i noticed most of our stuff starting to float! We hadn't screwed all the floorboards back down as we had been water testing it - so yes the floorboards were floating.<br />
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I scremed out to clinton who told me to put the bilge on (not sure why we didnt already have this on) and start taking the water out with a bucket. Now because the framework was quote narror under the floorboards a bucket wouldnt fit down there. So i used a towel to mop up the water and then run out to the back of the boat and ring it out. I did thing about 20 times and the water was only rising! So Clinton asked me to take over sailing whilst he tried to get rid of the water.<br />
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Peel island was only about 5 minutes away so I headed for peel so Clinton could assess the damage. We dragged the boat up out of the water (as best we could) and noticed a large hole where we must have missed removing some of the rot. We would have to wait for the tide to go out before we could start repairs. This was going to happen later that afternoon. <br />
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At this time of the day people were starting to leave Peel Island - as you weren't allowed to stay overnight. One couple came over to see if we needed any help. We replied no however the "friendly" guy insisted he help. He said to us the boat should be facing sideways to the ocean - so Clinton and the "friendly" stranger turned the boat around. As soon as this happen the waves started pouring into the side of the boat along with all the seaweed in Moreton Bay i think! The guy realising he had done a lot more damage then good farewelled us and wished us luck. We were then left to hold the boat until the tide went back out so it didnt get taken out to sea.<br />
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We stood there for a good 2 hours waiting for the tide to go out so we could patch the boat. Clinton removed some of the wood from inside the boat and used it to patch the hole. We found a role of duct tape in the boat from the previous owner and thought we could use this - we started unrolling only for find about 20cm left of the role! So we used up what we had and the wood and were going to hope for the best. <br />
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We made a fire on the island - despite all the signs telling us not to. It was Autumn, all our clothes were wet and we weren't getting out of here anytime soon! Most of that night was spent digging a trench around the boat so that when the tide came back in the water didnt come into the boat again - we were going to have to turn her into the ocean. We took about 3 hours to dig the trench around the boat, were were cold and exhausted. We decided to phone Air Sea Rescue and see if they could come and tow the boat - as we weren't ging to risk sailing it again.<br />
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Air Sea rescue arrived at about midnight and said they could tow us back to Cleveland Point where mum's car was parked. This meant going home to a hot shower and bed - we couldnt have been more excited! After Air Sea Rescue assessed the damage they advised it was too risky to tow back to Celeveland incase it sunk. So they offered to tow us to Stradbroke Island and we had to pay them $250 for helping us. <br />
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They left us anchored at stradbroke island in a sinking boat. By now the rain had settled in and im not talking about a light shower - this was heavy rain. We could not sleep because the boat was sinking and we took it in turns at removing the water. The boat smelt so bad as all the seaweed was still inside. It felt like forever until daylight. <br />
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Once there was daylight Clinton said he would go and find the barge and head over to Cleveland to bring mum's car back and pick up the boat. He left me standing in the water at Stradbroke, holding the boat for 3 hours in the pouring rain. (This is how long it took to run to the barge, go over to Cleveland, run the 5km from the barge to where our car was parked, drive the car back to the barge, and come and pick the boat up.)<br />
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Seeing mum's car was quite a relief (to say the least) however Clinton didn't look too happy when he arrived. He told me that because it was a public holiday we might not be able to get home until Tuesday (today was Sunday) AND the barge had cost him $275!<br />
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We decided to just line up in the endless rows of cars and hope for a spot on the barge that day. We were in line until 3pm when they finally said we could board. This was seriously one of the best moments of my life. This meant we were heading home to a hot shower, a toilet and bed!<br />
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$525 lighter and a day later we were finally back home. We had gone through a lot in the past 36 hours and through it all we stayed strong. This will definitely be a great story for the kids!<br />
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I have been a little preoccupied lately and have not been on to blog and
catch up on the blogs i regularly read!<br />
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My partner and I have moved place and have been busy moving furniture,
unpacking boxes and cleaning. Unfortunately we still have no internet connection
(another reason why i have not been able to blog).<br />
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The second State of Origin game was also played on Wednesday night and we
lost, this is going to make the third game very exciting indeed!<br />
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Working in an accounting firm and it being almost the 1st of July also means
we are both crazy busy at work.<br />
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Okay perfect example - i started writing this blog at 8am this morning,
check my computer tabs just now (4:45pm) and note i still have not published
this! Ahhh it's going to be a long tax season!!<br />
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TGIF <br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-20092243537677223892012-05-23T07:56:00.002+10:002012-05-23T07:57:16.540+10:00Queenslander!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So tonight is the first game of 'State of Origin' in a series of three, and it is a very big deal. This may be the first "big deal" day this year in my partners eyes.<br />
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We will be heading out to the pub tonight to watch the game and get drunk if we win, and drunk if we lose!<br />
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QLD has won 6 years in a row now so we definitely wont be going down without a spectacular fight.<br />
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May the best team win! <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-29621387337959220372012-05-16T08:20:00.004+10:002012-05-16T08:20:51.666+10:00Race weekAfter surfing the net this morning on all things sailing related i stumbled across <a href="http://www.hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au/" target="_blank">Hamilton Island Race Week.</a><br />
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There is a <a href="http://www.sailaway.com.au/content/hamilton-island-race-week" target="_blank">company</a> out of Moreton Bay that sails from Moreton to Hamilton Island and back and offer crew to come aboard for each leg of the way.<br />
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Due to work it would be hard to take leave at the start of August however it could be possible to crew the leg from Gladstone back to Brisbane in September. This would take approx. 5 days.<br />
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My partner and I have done a sailing course with the Southport Yacht Club (the same place Jessica Watson learnt to sail) and I'm wondering if this journey would be worth the money and experience?<br />
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If anyone reading this has sailing down the QLD coast, or more specifically Gladstone to Brisbane please let me know your thoughts.<br />
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Dates for this would be 2nd - 6th September.<br />
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Enjoy your hump day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-65544157312824307912012-05-15T08:18:00.002+10:002012-05-15T08:18:54.423+10:00I'm thinking...Hobie CatOkay so the next toy that i want is a Hobie Cat. I haven't been sailing since we went to the Whitsundays and i need (want) to get back on the water!<br />
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We cannot afford too much at the moment however I have been looking at www.boatpoint.com.au and have seen quote a few Hobie Cats for sale for under $2000, now this we could afford.<br />
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It's coming into winter now so it might be a bit cold, plus moving into our apartment we would have to leave the boat at my parents house.<br />
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We only recently got rid of our Hartley from my parents place so not sure they will love another boat in its place just yet haha<br />
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Wishful thinking - a girl can only dream!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-5226315055668395322012-05-14T08:15:00.001+10:002012-05-14T08:15:39.786+10:00We bought a loungeThe little bits and pieces for our apartment are slowly coming together. We purchased a home theatre lounge setting on the weekend and a shag rug - the apartment is carpeted and i am a little clumsy therefore a rug was a necessity!<br />
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Getting pretty excited now, only 2 weeks until we get the keys. Need to organise a few more items before we move. We still need a washing machine and a microwave and i need to find some wardrobe storage to fit all of my shoes and clothes!<br />
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I can see this 2 weeks is going to fly by...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-84412460094233173422012-05-08T08:40:00.004+10:002012-05-16T08:24:15.920+10:00Koh-YaOkay so getting back to dinner on Sunday night. We went to a Japanese restaurant called <a href="http://yakiniku.com.au/kohya-bne/" target="_blank">Koh-Ya</a>.<br />
Each table has a built in BBQ so all the food you order comes out raw and you can cook to your liking. The best bit - it's all you can eat for 1.5hours.<br />
Each table has an array of cards with seafood items, red meat, white meat, vegetables, salads and pre made meals so you have endless items to chose from.<br />
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The guys were straight into the saki once we arrived which was served in a square container and when the saki was poured they let it overflow - perhaps a Japanese tradition - not sure?<br />
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After this the first items ordered by the guys were ox tongue (which is actually quite tasty).<br />
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Caroline wasn't keen on trying the ox tongue and Andrew (her husband) served her up some meat advising her it was pork/beef. Obviously it wasn't forcing her to eat the tongue - not happy jan!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-42628886554715966392012-05-06T18:13:00.001+10:002012-05-06T18:13:28.839+10:00We are moving out!Unfortunately not onto our beautiful yacht just yet, however we have got an apartment close to Brisbane City and literally opposite the building we work in...YAY!<br />
This could mean extra long sleep ins, followed by walking to work OR it could mean getting up early, going for a run, having brekky and then walking to work....i know i will try option 2, but it may only last a few days!!<br />
This is a very exciting step for us as we have been together about 2 years now and this will be the first time living together and my first time moving out of home!<br />
I think we will learn even more about each other and become even closer than we are now - i guess this will be a semi test for when we go sailing. At least by then we will know what makes each other tick and try to prevent doing this, or not depending how annoying i am feeling!<br />
So back to the apartment. We get the keys on 2nd June, so about 3 weeks from now. Before then i have to pack up 22, nearly 23 years worth of items (as i have never had to do this before, i have lived in the 1 house my entire life!) into boxes, throw out everything i realistically do not need anymore and more than likely replace this with more crap that i do not need!<br />
I think i am spending at least 2 hours each day on ebay looking for household items - oops!<br />
We also went to the auctions at the Gold Coast today to see if there was a lounge setting we could bid on. We ended up with a wish list for 1 lounge setting, 1 outdoor setting and 2 bar stools. Now to convince someone to turn up at the auction on Tuesday and bid for us - any takers?<br />
Anyway i better be off, we are meeting some friends in town for a Japanese dinner, i will be sure to let you all know how the move goes, and maybe dinner for those who are interested!<br />
GoodnightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-26372584453785791062012-04-27T13:16:00.001+10:002012-04-27T13:16:24.031+10:00ContradictionOkay, i know i am contradicting myself here based on my last post, however i believe the next holiday will actually be to Indonesia to go diving.<br />
We met some great people on our trip to Thailand and they live in Singapore. They are currently planning a trip to Indonesia in September this year to go diving. I think this opportunity may be too good to pass up! Take a look at the clip i found on youtube....<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-75379333587810361682012-04-26T14:11:00.000+10:002012-04-26T14:11:15.821+10:00The next holiday...Where in the world to have the next tropical holiday?<br />
I'm definitely thinking sailing in Sardinia! Take a look at their website and some images i managed to find, absolutely stunning!!<br />
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I must say sitting in the office i am definitely wishing i was one of the people in the above picture!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-84702186726694550492012-04-22T14:44:00.002+10:002012-05-16T08:25:00.413+10:00Palazzo Versace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Friday night we stayed the night at the <a href="http://www.palazzoversace.com.au/" target="_blank">Palazzo Versace</a> Gold Coast. From the moment you pull up in the driveway and have the door opened for you and your car valet parked you know you are somewhere special.<br />
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The resort is clearly inspired by Italian architecture and the craftsmanship is simply beautiful. <br />
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Of course we spent our Saturday lazing by the pool drinking cocktails! Did i mention that i was rejected purchasing a cocktail before 10am, definately made me feel like an alco haha<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-66287522310526847342012-04-15T13:45:00.004+10:002012-04-15T13:45:39.521+10:00Sunday BakingToday is my younger brothers birthday so i decided to be a good sister and bake some cupcakes. I think they turned out pretty good considering this is the first time i have baked by myself, and probably the first time i have baked since i was 15!<br />
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Okay they are a little bit girlie, but i think i did a good job!<br />
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We couldn't have asked for better weather! I think we had one morning of light rain, but other than that it was blue skies.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.bluesummitcottages.com.au/" target="_blank">cottage</a> we stayed at was so quaint. It was a stand alone place with a balcony that had views of the valley below, spa bath (also with the same views) and fire place. Take a look at a few happy snaps below...<br />
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The company we went through were fantastic and also advised we can come back and dive for free. In exchange for our free dives we will just need to help clean up after - i think this is a pretty great deal!<br />
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Next dive locations we are thinking about are Byron Bay, Tangalooma Island, Moreton Island and of course back to Main Beach!<br />
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We arrived at the Marina at 8.30am for another day of diving. Today we also had to sit a couple of exams.<br />
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Today we reached a depth of 11.5m which was about double the day before. At this depth you cant see the sky so you feel more at one with the ocean.<br />
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We have a fantastic instructor who keeps us feeling very relaxed the whole time. We got to feed the fish again and also see dolphins!! The dolphins didn't seem to mind that there was a group of us scuba diving and they even approached one group within a meter.<br />
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We met some lovely American girls who were on a working holiday visa in Australia, so it was pretty interesting to hear their travels so far and compare with some of our stories. <br />
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Next Saturday is our last day of the course and we will be completing 2 dives, once we have completed the final 2 dives and sit 3 more exams we will be certified open water divers - how exciting!<br />
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Today Clinton and I started our open water PADI scuba diving course down at Southport, Gold Coast with QLD Scuba Diving Company.<br />
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This was the first day of three, with the final day being next Saturday 31st March.<br />
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We started with some theory and learnt about the equipment and how to set this up. Once complete we headed out on the boat and made our way to wave break island (below on map marked with A) <br />
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The day ended with another theory lesson followed by a trip to Nandos for a late lunch.<br />
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We are both very much looking forward to our next dive tomorrow. We are told we will reach 12m tomorrow!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-5301192566863654762012-03-23T15:24:00.000+10:002012-03-23T15:24:07.639+10:00Work in progressHappy Friday everyone!<br />
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I have been quite busy this week painting away. I have been commissioned to do two paintings for a couple who have just renovated their home. <br />
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I have almost finished the first one and will most likely start the second next week. <br />
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<li><strike>Get a boat</strike> Get a <b>BETTER </b>boat!</li>
<li><strike>Understand how DC power works and is installed/fixed</strike></li>
<li>Learn how to read weather maps (GRIB files etc)</li>
<li>Get a Competent Crew certificate</li>
<li>Do a course on navigation</li>
<li>Learn how to plot your position using the stars</li>
<li>Learn how to fix a diesel engine</li>
<li>Learn how to fix a basic outboard engine</li>
<li>Get more experience in storm conditions (hove to etc)</li>
<li>Learn how to SCUBA dive</li>
<li>Go on a week long (approx) offshore race/cruise </li>
<li>Charter a sailing boat for a week around Hamilton Island </li>
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Some of these things will take longer than others. But we both need to be confident in all these skills before we can be comfortable about putting ourselves into potentially dangerous situations.Midgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14450490821374945753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-35927182680376489722012-03-18T20:21:00.002+10:002012-03-18T20:21:20.151+10:00Natural ArchWhat better way to spend a Sunday than to go exploring through the Gold Coast hinterland.<div>
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A plumbers work van parked outside a shopping centre in Brisbane. I'm not sure how comfortable i would feel driving this around the city? Or home to my family and children?<br />
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"What does your Dad do for work? He's a Poo man?!" <br />
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Anyway I had a good laugh - maybe the tourists will appreciate this.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-64787354903588790102012-03-14T21:22:00.000+10:002012-03-14T21:22:10.837+10:00From Dream to Reality<br />
After having enough of being in Brisbane about 2 weeks ago after a pretty crap weekend I decided it's time to get by butt into gear and start making our dream of sailing the world into a reality.<br />
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How to do this with a small savings account, and no boat!?<br />
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For starters, start telling people your dream. Once people know about your dream they will continually ask how your progress is coming and when you are setting off for your voyage - this will help to inspire. Plus i kind of have a bit of an ego so I would hate to admit defeat to this amazing dream and have it remain as just that, a dream.<br />
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Secondly i started emailing multiple television stations/channels to see if they would be interested in turning our journey into a documentary - as this is what i plan to do whilst out on the ocean anyway!<br />
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I sent an email to one particular channel on 05/03 and got a reply today, 14/03, they said they appreciate my ideas and that i should send through in more detail the scope and/or a short trailer! This is extremely exciting for me - even the thought that a reply means just that one small step closer to our dream. Only problem - i don't have a trailer as I haven't set off on the voyage yet....hmmmm.... something to ponder about this week i guess!<br />
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If anyone reading this has any recommendations for me, please let me know.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05341077629001596353noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994165092733822766.post-5201063016191330762012-03-13T08:07:00.000+10:002012-03-13T08:07:25.504+10:00Unipiper?I was listening to Triple J this morning and they have their weekly "nerd news". <br />
A man referred to as the unipiper was mentioned this morning. This is a guy from Portland riding a unicycle in a darth vader costume playing the starwars theme song on bagpipes! This was too funny not to share!<br />
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