Saturday, April 12, 2008
Catch Up
I got to catch up with a few people. See more at http://jadeyonline.blogspot.com/Labels: Events
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Friday, November 09, 2007
Fitness Expo
I had a day off today (one of those rare things for me) so I packed it FULL to the brim of things that were just begging to be done.
First off my hair that was in BAD need of some loving. I had roots poking through my pinkish (faded Red) hair that were about 1 Inch long! OMG some TLC from my dear friend Kylie and 5 or so hours later a gorgeous Blonde has emerged! Thank God we started early! It's no where near done yet. Probably go at it again in 3 weeks then again 3 weeks after that.
Then it was off to Fitness Expo. This was my first Melbourne expo and I have to tell you it's less than a quarter of the size of the Sydney expo and it's got NOTHING on a motivational or discount level like the Sydney one does. However it is still motivating to have something like this to attend.
I was so happy to see Tim from EAS. He has and always will be a great influence in my life. He runs Body-for-Life Australia and is a big hand with all the questions I have had. It's been such a long time since we have caught up.
I also bought a couple of things. Wraps for boxing with Sanjay and an Ultrafit subscription. (Only Ultrafit and Runners Mag were there :-( In Sydney you could go to any of probably 10 magazines for subscriptions! ) Now I need someone to teach me how to wrap my wrists so I can punch harder. I was going to buy some pink Boxing Gloves but they only had 14oz and I wanted 10oz gloves. I wasn't going to take home 14oz gloves (they felt too big) and I wasn't going to settle on black or red when I really want pink so they stayed there.
Then it was off very quickly to pick up the car before the repairer closed and we finally got back home around 8:30pm. It's been all go since 8am so a big day all in all. But I have chosen my foods well. Drank my water and had my supplements. I am calling using crutches around fitness expo a workout though thats for sure. My hands are killing me! I think I should use my weight gloves on the bigger outings with crutches.
I can't believe how well I have been doing in the last couple of days! It's like something in my life has done a u-turn and now I have found the right road and it's all downhill right now. Easy (did I just say that?)
I'm training with Sanjay everyday next week until I drive to Sydney on Friday to see the boy :p I need to go shopping for something to wear between now and then.
Lets keep fingers crossed for a continuation of this trend. Labels: Body-for-Life, Events
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
Log Onto www.livinginthesuburbs.com and join us on our 12 week challenge! Prizes are up for grabs! This is huge! Labels: Events, LITS
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Melbourne Take Over!
What an amazing weekend! I have never had such a good time.
We just didn't stop!
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THURSDAY
Thursday night Loz and Nick arrived from Sydney on a virgin flight and we headed into the city to our lodgings for the weekend.
Unfortunately the Mecure decided to screw us around on our entry and charged us more than the rate we booked at. Had cancelled our booking for not being there by 6pm (why were we asked what time our flight arrived on the website if they don't listen) AND they downgraded our room and charged us extra for the 3rd person! (We had it booked for 4 people) But we settled anyway.
Got up to the room and then decided to check out what was open in town. We started off at Transport opposite Flinders st Station and then moved on down the river to Crown before walking back home again. This is where I discovered that Panadeine Forte and Alcohol don't mix. I was wondering why I felt trashed before I finished my 1st drink. I was lucky not to be sick!
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FRIDAY
Friday morning started with a buffet breakfast in the hotel, before we decided it was the day for a drive to Phillip Island.
With all the traffic etc we got there at 1:30pm and settled in at the local pizza place for one with the lot. It was divine!
It was pouring all morning so we were very happy when we came out to find that it had cleared up and we raced towards the go karts. This has changed a bit since I was a kid. They used to be in Cowes and indoors! Now it's at the race track (which is not the whole of Phillip Island despite what those who haven't been there thought apparently) and it's a miniature version of the racetrack. It's awesome!
It was so wet though so we basically slid the whole way around the track. Poor Loz was given a 6hp go kart so she was a bit off the pace which would have been super frustrating.
From there we were all a bit wet and cold and ready to head home as we had a dinner booking and thought we were running a bit late. Got home and had a bit of extra time so the gorgeous Nick set up my wireless router for me and now my hard drive recorder works! PLUS I am sitting in the easy chair with my feet up tping away on my laptop which is awesome!
Then we went to "The Social" in Mornington for dinner and drinks. What a nice cosy place. WITH an awesome cocktail menu too!
Unfortunately I decided on driving for the night (boo hiss) So I had a French Martini with my entree and switched to Diet Cokes. We met up with another one of my best friends, Rikki and a friend of hers Bianca who I hadn't met before and all had great meals and a good time. I had an awesome meal of Morton Bay Bug tails and a creamy pasta, while Loz had a house special Chicken Breast on a strawberry Risotto. And Nick the Lemon Pepper Fish Skewers.
After dinner there was a guitarist start playing some really good music in The Social so we sat and listened to him for awhile and then moved next door to The Bay Hotel (The Social and The Bay are joined together). I couldn't believe how young people are! I am sure that half of those in there were under age!
While the band was setting up I discovered a little back room called "The Vodka Bar." Inside we discovered Vodka Infusions. I have never heard of such things! But what delights. THIS was when I was starting to spew about the decision to drive. I settled on demanding Loz buy a Musk Stick and a Chico Baby Vodka Infusion and tasted hers. (It really didn't take any convincing :p) They are amazing! Something I have researched today to learn to make myself. YUMMMOOOO
The Band at The Bay was pretty darn good with some easy rock and oldies playing it was great. Me being the crowd phobe though I didn't last long in an area where people are pushy and rude and wanted an exit fairly early on. I think we left around 11:30 and headed back towards our hotel.
After parking the car we all decided we were darn tired and couldn't be bothered heading back out again (it was COLD!) Dropped into bed contemplating our age amongst other things for dropping into a warm bed so early.
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SATURDAY
We started off at the Tourist information centre at Federation Square. I hadn't been downstairs before and I was pretty impressed with the place. I bought some more Secrets cards which are pretty handy and we grabbed a couple of brochures for things to do before looking for Breakfast.
Breakfast was at some cafe in the square. NO idea which one. We stopped for some photos beforehand and I was starving by then :p I polished off a Big Breakfast as I couldn't decide what I wanted for the life of me.
Then we caught a tram or two up to the Queen Vic Markets. It's unbelievable how much time you can spend there! We didn't get half way through before it was lunch time! Loz bought some clothes as did I and I got Storm a new collar and bought me a single seater hammock! While Nick bought a really nice ring. I was so upset when the coat I had seen only went to a size 14. (That's not going to happen this season) But it's a good reminder of what I let slip.
We went to Blue Fire Grill at Docklands for lunch. They carve the meat at your table. It was so funny us in a posh restaurant in our market clothes carrying our shopping hauls around with us. Me in a HSV jumper (of course, it's my favourite!) We didn't fit in but it gave us a giggle and we really enjoyed our lunch. It comes highly recommended but it does cost. We were all suitably full though turning down any chances of their gorgeous dessert menu.
We headed back into the city with a plan of going to Koko Black but managed to get their during a chocolate tour. Totally insane! So we walked back to our hotel
Outside David Jones in Bourke Street Mall were the Free Hug people. I have seen
them on You Tube before and GEEZ they are popular! Who could resist?
Then we caught a taxi out to St Kilda pier to jump on a boat to see the Penguins. Our Taxi driver stuffed up. We almost missed the boat. And then it was full of kids having a Birthday party. It rained the whole time and the spotlight didn't work. Im sure the boat was almost not seaworthy. Then I got pissy cause there was a nicer boat we could have taken from Docklands with No kids, and a spotlight. But hey Nick and Loz had a ball we saw penguins AND it had "character".
Hot chocolates were the immediate call of the day though as soon as we disembarked before jumping on a tram back to the city.
When we got back to the hotel I could feel my layers thaw as I jumped into the hot shower. (Loz and Nick kind of know what I'm talking about when I say it's cold now)
Then it was time to hit the town again. We went through the secrets cards to figure out a couple of places we definitely wanted to visit then narrowed that down and ventured on from there. 1st Stop was the Ding Dong Lounge. But at 9pm at night they wanted us to pay a cover charge. We'd all previously decided pooey to that so moved on to the next on the list.
The Red Hummingbird opposite the QV building on Russel Street. Cosy with a big cocktail list, but not your normal stuff. The rooftop terrace is lovely though. The music more suited for a wind down than a start to your night however so we wandered on.
A flip of the coin found us wandering down Lonsdale Street and as we passed Tattersalls Lane I decided to drag Nick and Loz down the dark alleyway to a place I had been past a few times but never stopped. "Section 8" is a funky bar next to "Shanghai Dumpling" It's a modified shipping container that's been thrown into a former corporate carpark with chep pellets modified to make seats and tables for patrons. The drinks are great contain generous amounts of alcohol at reasonable prices and the bar staff was cute. All were happy so we stayed until closing (about 12:30pm) by which time I was a bit the worse for wear and a little hungry.
After a Macca's stop we tried to go into Cookie but apparently someone had it booked for a 30th birthday party. Boo! So we moved onto Crown. I lasted until about 3:30am when I piked on Nick and Loz and left them at the Velvet Bar. The super cocktails looked tempting but I was stuffed!
My Taxi driver thought the speed limit down flinders st was 100km/h and sat on 90 the whole way. (I thought 40 was quick through there maniac!) When Loz and Nick finally packed it in for the night (5am) they too got a phycho who they thought wasn't going to make the corner onto Spring Street. I never heard them arrive!
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SUNDAY
Sleep In!
Even thought there are posters through out the hotel advertising a 2pm checkout on Sundays we get a call at 11am asking when we will be leaving. Huh? Oh apparently you have to let them know (why can't they put this on their posters?)
After this it was time to pack up and head for a recovery breakfast. We drove down to St Kilda to Grcoery Bar. At the recommendation of the beautiful Phil. (Miss you heaps babe!) Then it was time for the jump! Yup we did it!
All 3 of us did 2 jumps from 7 storeys high! It is an awesome experience and one I am keen to do again many many times. (So which bloggers are up for it?) Nick showed graceful elegance his first trip down and he looked like a pro. Loz lost it a few times and kept spinning off the wall. And Jadey "doingk" I did a full 360°C turn at one stage and hit my head on the building. (That's what the helmets are for) The second jump was much better! We suceeded in making it look fairly easy. I am sure we could get better and better with the more jumps we do. It's a shame the weather turned or we could have done another one. I'm pretty sure when Macca moves to a Sydney location we will show up too :)
Thanks again Macca! www.rapjumping.com
Then we finally got to make a stop at Koko Black. And onto the Eureka tower. We went out on "The Edge" I wasn't all that impressed. But really things like that should be done before you jump off a building rather than after in a day :) It was something you had to do if you had paid to go up there though I'm sure.
We had dinner at Shanghai Dumpling, some buns for dessert and headed to the airport. I was a tad early so we headed for the viewing area to watch the planes fly in over our heads. It's such an awesome experience.
Dropping the guys off at the airport was so hard! I blubbered and cried. Loz and Nick gave me a taste of my friendships I have left in Sydney. And we had such an awesome time with so much more to do on our list we didn't even get to! It really is hard.
I miss my boy (who didn't come on this trip) like absolute crazy! And I just wish I could have more time. Soon it will all happen. It's just never soon enough huh!
I hope you are all well! Hugs and Kisses! Labels: Events, Miscellaneous
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Monday, July 02, 2007
Yay I ticked off another thing on my to do list. Are you constantly checking on yours to see what can be next in line? I have forgotten who was coming to the prom with me (Let me know again?)
My Tax is finally now in order. It really wasn't all that painful and I got it done just in time to deal with this years stuff. I have been busy working my butt to the bone (although it's getting bigger instead of smaller, work that out!) But I finished on a record month for me and a record month for my club this month. Amazing work! My boss is also leaving us for a conference tomorrow ans trusts me enough to leave the club in my hands. How exciting is that exactly? TREMENDOUSLY! I am going to start swimming again as of tomorrow. (I'm home from work already) And getting my life into gear. Career wise I am progressing well but my own health and fitness have been sliding. It's Jadey 100% all the way from here. I'm going to need a whole pile of help though. Work supports it's staff with some free counselling I am thinking of taking them up on and I have a referral to a dietitian. I am already seeing my gp, physio and podiatrist to help with the chronic pain also. I don't think I am an emotional eater at all. I am just an eater.On Thursday night Loz and Nick arrive in town and we are going to have a big weekend. It all Launches quite literally from 7 storeys high in the city on Friday. Yup! I am jumping head first off a 7 storey building. I am SO EXCITED! I'm also nervous as hell. This kind of jump is Rap Jumping which is where you basically abseil facing forwards and facing the ground. It looks awesome and it's great value at only $65 for 2 jumps! Hopefully I should have lots of photos and video to share when the weekend is over. Click HERE to see a video from getaway (only works in Internet Explorer) I hope everyone is well and safe. I do work my way very slowly through all of your blog entries. I keep the commenting to a minimum though these days as I am sure you understand. I miss you all alot though. I often think about you all. Labels: 101, Events, Miscellaneous, Resolution, Things to Do
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Fun and Proposals.
Haha No I did not get engaged. You will have to read on.
I got to complete my senior first aid today ticking off number 92. on the 101 things to do list and so when I came home and altered my blog and read all of your lovely comments, my mind immediately turned to, "what next?"
So I looked down the list and the FIRST possible one that sprung up is Number 12. "Stay at Wilson's Prom"
Now I don't want to just stay there. I remember as a kid feeding the birds and having fish and chips and ice cream at the Cafe. I also remember staying in the Cabins and going on some awesome bush walks. Stuff I am dying to do again!
And I was thinking (and chatting with Bee) about what a wonderful venue it would make for our next sleepover. The cabins sleep 2 - 6 people each and when I did a price breakdown we are kind of looking at around/under $50 a head per night. (Obviously not including food, drink and fuel here) We could save money on fuel by carpooling down (everyone can chip in at the servo for the driver/s I'm sure) And if the weather is good there are some great walks we can do!
PLEASE let me know if you are interested in a 1 or 2 night stay down there sometime in the next couple of months. Labels: 101, Events, Miscellaneous
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
So it's way past time for an update....
I have missed blogging and reading blogs and I really miss the internet altogether. It really has dawned on me how much I use this as a communication form. In fact I hardly ever call people instead opting for msn or blogs rr even email for communication and I have going to have to change that.
Plus I need to get out more!
I have had an amazing couple of weeks! Work is flat chat but when I haven't been there I have either been with good friends or asleep.
It all really started during Easternats. I have unfortunately killed my ever reliable D60 camera. I did this in the middle if day 2 of a 3 day event. I was pretty stressed out not knowing what on earth I was going to do without a camera at one of our biggest events for the year. When I remembered the lovely Bee also shoots with a Canon camera. So 1 quick phone call later this amazing woman who I had only "met" once was lending me her baby.
The power behind the blogging friendships never fails to knock me on my arse. What an amazing woman!
When I arrived at Chez Bee later that night I discovered it was now Chez Bee and Phil. They were a new "couple". This was something I had missed having not read anyone's blogs for sometime. So it was quite a welcome surprise to see the lovely Phil especially with her departure date so close.
Wednesday night a dinner was organised with the lovely Shona from New Zealand and Jac from Queensland. So even though I was way too late for that some directions from Phil later and I found myself on Lygon Street in Carlton with the girls for Chocolate pizza. Yay finally I'm on Lygon Street! One thing off my 101 list!
I also got to meet Jac and Shona who are both wonderful women and catch up with Bee, Phil and Brooke at the same time. I had a small taste but I definitely didn't indulge like I normally would have. I was too busy enjoying the girls company.
Friday night I met up with Phil, Bee and Mark at Grill'd in Ackland Street St Kilda. Again with more directions from Phil I did finally make it there. What awesome burgers they have! And no fat, lean options with wholemeal buns as an option too. Yummo! Their chips with herb salt were awesome too. A little too awesome.
Then onto Phil's farewell where I thankfully had a ball with the girls and guys that turned up to Armello at the StKilda Sea Baths. Unfortunately my night ended all too soon as I had to work the next morning. But I really really loved catching up with all of you. And I didn't get to speak to some people as much as I would have liked to have. From the accounts I have heard though looks like I missed out on alot!
I also found out that the lovely Shawnte had her baby! The wonderful Nathaniel! And he is such a cutey.
So Saturday after I finished work I gave her a call and headed to the hospital. Got a few photos and hung around for a feed. Shontie looks honestly like one of the most amazingly well adjusted new mothers I have ever seen.
Last Sunday Bee, Phil and I had planned to go to Puppet Up! The x rated Muppet show that was in town and I had bought a ticket for Bee as a thankyou for lending me her camera. We made a whole day of it. Ails had come to town and was staying with Phil and Bee and brekky had been planned for Sunday morning in St Kilda. So with some direction (from Phil again, are we seeing a theme here?) I arrived at Grocery Bar just in time for the girls to finish up their brekky.
Then I threw the keys to Phil and she drove my new wheels around the corner for a free parking spot so we could trawl the Esplanade Market. So much lovely stuff! I really am a sucker for a good crafty market. I saw so much I wanted to buy but walked away with just a recipe holder in the shape of a heart.
From St Kilda we headed in to Carlton again in Phil's capable driving hands to find another free parking spot. You know this woman was in Melbourne for a mere 18 months (or so) and knows more of it than I do and I was born here!
Ails had decided to join us at Puppet up and we were having huge trouble getting through to them on the phone so we headed towards the theatre to see if we could buy tickets there. But they were closed :(
So we headed back towards Shanghai Dumpling the much talked about Chinese place that I had made Phil promise to take me to one day. We met up with Jac there (Well done on finding the place my love) And although it's up an alley off china town and looks dodgy as hell, the food is amazing! I am definitely going to go back. And I tell you this much, I will always think of Phil when I go there.
After we were all well satisfied (We left the ordering to Phil and it was not disappointing) we headed off again in search of Puppet Up Tickets for Ails. Myer was the first stop and we were turned away as it is a ticketmaster and not a tickettek. How annoying. So off in search again we finally got Ails a much wanted ticket. She unfortunately couldn't sit with us but I think she ended up with an even better seat. In the end she could have sat next to us as the couple that was supposed to be beside us never turned up.
Princess Theatre is a bit of a dodgy set up. Not raised enough to see past people's heads properly but it was still the most amazing show. And I got to share it with 3 amazing women (even if one was a zillion miles away, who talks during a show?)
We finished off with Pizza and Pasta at Mercadante on Lygon Street again. It was delish but huge so I asked for a doggy bag and sent half my pizza home with Ails. I also managed to draw with the owner in noughts and crosses and score a voucher for a chocolate pizza. To be indulged with blogger on another night.
When we all finished up it was a short walk to the car and I dropped the girls all back at their apartment. And we said our farewells.
All week was spent working hard! All work and no play makes Jadey a dull girl so I ensured that on Saturday I headed in to Chez Brooke to wish Phil farewell. Ash and Molly were there which was awesome too! Molly is getting so big. And she is so switched on! Brooke invited me to join them for lunch which was lovely and we headed into Footscray to a lovely Vietnamese soup / noodle place. I enjoyed gorgeous chicken and beef noodle soup with the girls (again after Phil directed me where to go :p)
After walking Ash and molly back to their car with the girls I decided it was time for me to say my goodbyes. (It was starting to get really hard)
I said goodbye to the girls and then turned towards Phil. Ever since I first started reading her blog and met her there was something very special about Philippa to me. (I'll always remember her saying with one L and 2 P's haha the small things) She was a woman I REALLY REALLY always wanted to be very close to. Here I was having been closer to her in the last 2 weeks than ever before and now this wonderful woman was heading O/S, for quite some time.
It is so true she isn't gone forever and we will always be a part of each others lives through the glory of the internet and our blogs. And she will always and forever remain a true and close friend of mine no matter wherein the world we are.
Phil and I enjoyed a long cuddle and a gorgeous goodbye in the rain. I turned and walked away with the tears brimming in my eyes. They didn't spill over but Phil has definitely left a mark on my heart.
I then headed towards the city to meet Bee with Steamed dumplings. We had a quick chat as she was working. But it was lovely to see her.
Then into work on the way home for an intense workout.
Today I have packed up the stuff from my old life as a distributor (31 boxes!) And watched TV all day! I showed Kylie my pictures for my hair colour and she's going to sort that during the week.
I missed the last couple of biggest losers I think. I went from seeing Kimberlie eliminated to "hearing" Munnalita had just been eliminated (WTF!) And seeing the wrap up.
Won't Wednesday night be exciting?
Now I'm typing to all of you and watching Big Brother all at once. I love Big Brother. I'm hoping for a good series.
Does anyone know anyone?
Emma looks hot. I would love to look somewhat like that.
Have a great week people. Thanks for listening to my blabber.
BTW - while uploading photos I have come to realise I don't take enough. I need to steal them from others now. Girls send me your pics hahaLabels: 101, Events, Miscellaneous
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Hello All!
I was so upset to be missing the party last night but in all honesty things around here have been so hectic this past week and I haven't had that much sleep to cope with it. So I was way too tired. Even a couple of red bulls had zero affect on me last night so I made the decision to stay home. I hope I'll see you all in Bendigo next weekend anyhow :)
I've been working hard on my km's for the Good Friday Appeal fund raiser. I think I may have clocked up 100kms now (YAY). Everyone is sponsoring a set amount though so it's more about me winning on the board than raising more money. (P.s. All going to Bendigo I will be looking your direction LOL) I'm also on pay pal so could take deposits that way if someone would teach me how (LOL)
Diet and training has been fantastic! I had a free night last night because I was really looking forward to my free night at Bee's party but it's the first time I've eaten anything remotely bad in almost 2 weeks! 3 cheers. Unfortunately it also meant I awoke totally bloated and crampy during the night. A few charcoals capsules down and I eventually got back to sleep.
I just won an eBay auction for this recipe book. I think I first heard of it through Lia's blog and there is a whole series of them I want to get my hands on. These were produced by the Australian Institute of Sport and there is "Survival For the Fittest" which is what I just bought, "Survival From the Fittest" and "Survival Around the World" which is on the hit list when I find them on eBay eventually (please don't bid against taintz )
If you are interested in this series also another "Survival For the Fittest" has just been listed and you can click the link to get to it and start bidding if you like.
Dad is back in hospital again. They have no idea what's wrong with him which is getting frustrated since he has been in hospital so often lately with the same thing. They thought it may have been gall stones but he only has small crystals that they can find. So that shouldn't be causing pain. His liver is playing up and generally he gets in a lot of pain. I really hope they find it and fix it very soon. They are talking about pulling out his gall bladder just in case at this stage. Bit odd but it's no major operation at least. I have kept training and eating well during this time (for once) and as you can see even ticked off a perfect week.
My chart looks all pretty decorated with stickers LOL.
I start my new job on Monday which I am indeed very excited about. Will have to report back to you all on how that goes.
I still haven't got a car. Buying Lozza's car fell through which I am so upset about and now I have less than half that money to spend. It's so annoying.
I am eying off different things on my 101 list to knock over. So that's well and truly started.
I am trying to uncurl from the foetal position after a particularly heavy training week so I can go for a run and continue the couch to 5km thing I have started. I love the DOMS (kind of) but I must be able to do my running too! Plus I have at least another lifetime of heavy training sessions in front of me LOL.
I hope everyone has had a brilliant weekend. Can't wait to catch up on your blogs.Labels: Events, Miscellaneous
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Hi All!
My gym is running a fund raiser for the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal and I have decided to jump on board.
Basically I count how many kms I do in a run, walk, swim or cycle session everyday and put them on a board. I then have to go out and find some sponsorship! (The classes have a set km allowance also)
I am looking for people to either sponsor me per km I can put on the board or just sponsor me a set amount (say $20) It's all payable in the week before easter so even if you can't rake up anything now you might / should be able to by then.
No excuses if you live on the other side of the country to me either because I am more than happy to provide bank details or my address 
I would love it if as many people could get behind me and the kids as possible!
There is a treadmill to be won for the person who raises the most money but I'm not holding my breath knowing how many gyms there are.
To sponsor me just post a comment here and include your email address (if it's not already linked through) or send an email to kitten _ jadey at hotmail dot com (obviously not in that format) And I'll send you the details! Labels: Events, Miscellaneous
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
Great Morning!
I think there is no better way to start the day than a walk in a lovely spot with friends followed by a wonderful and chatty breakfast where you talk amongst each other freely and comfortably. What is more remarkable (even though nothing new) is that this happens with people you have never met before.
Margaret, CKK and I all met up at Palm Beach this morning and walked the stairs. We only did one half up and back mind you because otherwise there would have been no returning to the car. (Not sure Im up for the walk twice yet) 
We ended up on the beach (shock horror for anyone who knows me) with wet butts and smiles on our faces. ("Never turn your back on the ocean" ~ M) Then headed into Dunes for breakfast. What are my weekends going to be without that place? I am in love.
M sumped on the Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs, CKK had a vegetarian big breakfast and I had a double serving of banana bread. Its a side dish really. Well I'll keep telling myself that anyway.
The conversation flowed and we talked about taboo topics sometimes with different views and no bitterness whatsoever. This is the way life should be.
M & CKK thanks so much for making the effort to drive up to Palmy. I can't wait for some beach cricket up there later in the year!
Another 2 Blogging friends convereted to true mates.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Congratulations Mr & Mrs S
OMG!
To think I would be so happy and teary and everything all at once.
My best friend got married yesterday and the lead up had been waxing, tanning, nails etc. Plus I wanted to be there for her when she needed me (There were no official attendants).
I turned up to the Westin where Loz was getting ready. The makeup and hair lady had left and Loz was looking great in her corset and evo shirt. (its a car thing :p) Jon was still there (They both stayed the night so tradition went out the window) and of course wouldn't run away so we got her into her dress anyway.
She was so stunning. Absolutely every bit the princess of the day.
There was a beautiful ceremony at Observatory Hill overlooking the bridge from the rotunda, and a fantastic reception at Prime, a restaurant within the GPO.
It was a huge day for all involved. Obviously none more than Loz and Jon. They were actually going to elope and get married in some place far away to avoid the stress etc. Plus neither are keen on being the focus of attention. But I think in the end they are glad they did it the way they have and have no regrets. (I hope so anyway they looked really happy)
The one regret I have is that I should have had Loz's hair and make up lady look after mine. I still own no make up!
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Sunday, February 04, 2007
What a great weekend!
I want to thank Brooke and Miles for hosting us all last night. Philippa, Ails and Cynthia for being fabulous bunk buddies. Linda and Ashley for turning up even though they couldn't stay and thanks so much for bringing Molly. She is just so gorgeous. To Kathryn and Bee for coming to breakfast.
I am so tired! I typed up a big long post but it didn't make much sense at all. My camera cord is in Sydney so I am sure you will get the updates from one of these girls! haha.Labels: Events
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Friday, February 02, 2007
Breakfast By The Beach!
Hi to all the Sydney girls, this one is especially for you.
I am going to miss the Trapeze activities that are happening in Sydney but I have been dying to meet you all for so long I decided it was time I organised something.
Place: Car park Opposite Palm Beach RSL Club
Date: Saturday February 17th
Time: 7:15am Meet up for a 7:30am set off
Activity: Palm Beach Steps followed by Breakfast at "Dunes"
Wear: Comfortable clothes, walking shoes and sunscreen.
Don't forget your water bottles.
The walk has around 700 steps and is a bit tough for half way (it goes up and down in 700 steps) everyone can go their own pace (I can almost guarantee to be the slowest) It takes around 40 minutes to complete and I've seen grandparents walk it so no fear LOL
For those not keen on the steps we will have breakfast at Dunes at around 8:30am. I will make a booking when I have an idea on numbers. I don't mind if you only come for one or the other. Just to get together would be wonderful. It's nice and early so hopefully it wont interfere with anyone's planned weekend activities, you will just have to fight the urge to stay in bed :)
So please respond and let me know that YOU WILL be there :-DLabels: Events
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What an amazing weekend! I have never had such a good time. 
With all the traffic etc we got there at 1:30pm and settled in at the local pizza place for one with the lot. It was divine!
It was pouring all morning so we were very happy when we came out to find that it had cleared up and we raced towards the go karts. This has changed a bit since I was a kid. They used to be in Cowes and indoors! Now it's at the race track (which is not the whole of Phillip Island despite what those who haven't been there thought apparently) and it's a miniature version of the racetrack. It's awesome!
It was so wet though so we basically slid the whole way around the track. Poor Loz was given a 6hp go kart so she was a bit off the pace which would have been super frustrating. 
Breakfast was at some cafe in the square. NO idea which one. We stopped for some photos beforehand and I was starving by then :p I polished off a Big Breakfast as I couldn't decide what I wanted for the life of me.
Then we caught a tram or two up to the Queen Vic Markets. It's unbelievable how much time you can spend there! We didn't get half way through before it was lunch time! Loz bought some clothes as did I and I got Storm a new collar and bought me a single seater hammock! While Nick bought a really nice ring. I was so upset when the coat I had seen only went to a size 14. (That's not going to happen this season) But it's a good reminder of what I let slip.
We went to Blue Fire Grill at Docklands for lunch. They carve the meat at your table. It was so funny us in a posh restaurant in our market clothes carrying our shopping hauls around with us. Me in a HSV jumper (of course, it's my favourite!) We didn't fit in but it gave us a giggle and we really enjoyed our lunch. It comes highly recommended but it does cost. We were all suitably full though turning down any chances of their gorgeous dessert menu. 
Then we caught a taxi out to St Kilda pier to jump on a boat to see the Penguins. Our Taxi driver stuffed up. We almost missed the boat. And then it was full of kids having a Birthday party. It rained the whole time and the spotlight didn't work. Im sure the boat was almost not seaworthy. Then I got pissy cause there was a nicer boat we could have taken from Docklands with No kids, and a spotlight. But hey Nick and Loz had a ball we saw penguins AND it had "character".
Hot chocolates were the immediate call of the day though as soon as we disembarked before jumping on a tram back to the city. 
A flip of the coin found us wandering down Lonsdale Street and as we passed Tattersalls Lane I decided to drag Nick and Loz down the dark alleyway to a place I had been past a few times but never stopped. "Section 8" is a funky bar next to "Shanghai Dumpling" It's a modified shipping container that's been thrown into a former corporate carpark with chep pellets modified to make seats and tables for patrons. The drinks are great contain generous amounts of alcohol at reasonable prices and the bar staff was cute. All were happy so we stayed until closing (about 12:30pm) by which time I was a bit the worse for wear and a little hungry.
After a Macca's stop we tried to go into Cookie but apparently someone had it booked for a 30th birthday party. Boo! So we moved onto Crown. I lasted until about 3:30am when I piked on Nick and Loz and left them at the Velvet Bar. The super cocktails looked tempting but I was stuffed!
My Taxi driver thought the speed limit down flinders st was 100km/h and sat on 90 the whole way. (I thought 40 was quick through there maniac!) When Loz and Nick finally packed it in for the night (5am) they too got a phycho who they thought wasn't going to make the corner onto Spring Street. I never heard them arrive!
All 3 of us did 2 jumps from 7 storeys high! It is an awesome experience and one I am keen to do again many many times. (So which bloggers are up for it?) Nick showed graceful elegance his first trip down and he looked like a pro. Loz lost it a few times and kept spinning off the wall. And Jadey "doingk" I did a full 360°C turn at one stage and hit my head on the building. (That's what the helmets are for) The second jump was much better! We suceeded in making it look fairly easy. I am sure we could get better and better with the more jumps we do. It's a shame the weather turned or we could have done another one. I'm pretty sure when Macca moves to a Sydney location we will show up too :) 
We had dinner at Shanghai Dumpling, some buns for dessert and headed to the airport. I was a tad early so we headed for the viewing area to watch the planes fly in over our heads. It's such an awesome experience. 
OMG! 
