I had only just finished writing my previous blog entry when disaster struck. One of the wheels on our caravan somehow fell off and our 4wd ended up towing a lopsided van about 1 km down the road until we stopped... right in the middle of no where, or GAFA, as Ben likes to call… Continue reading The day it all went pear shaped… stuck in the middle of GAFA
Category: USA Adventuring!!
Dinosaur Days @ Winton
I have very mixed reviews from our time at Winton. The town itself is lovely. Set in the middle of no where the people here seem to like nothing better than welcoming tourists. They have made plenty if touristy attractions and work very hard to make sure you have a pleasant, hospitable and information packed… Continue reading Dinosaur Days @ Winton
We made it to day 3!!!!
Wow! 1300kms in 3 days and we are all still happy and the kids are still semi sane. it feels like we have been away for ages. I think because we have squeezed so much in to those 3 days. The first day was rather eventful. I had only 3 hours sleep the night before… Continue reading We made it to day 3!!!!
Preps on Tour 2011
Eeeeek!!!! I am 4 days away from leaving on a 6 week holiday and I am SUPER disorganised!!!! What's more, I can't seem to get myself organised. I just know that I am going to spend all of Friday night running around like a chook with it's head cut off trying to do everything at… Continue reading Preps on Tour 2011
Standards
It has been really hard for me to let go of the idea of 'standards'. It is so ingrained in me, from my years of teaching, that I started out constantly comparing Kylah and Jazzy to the standard that they should be working to, as dictated by the curriculum.Now that I have seen the light,… Continue reading Standards
Cakes!!!
I have decided to do a blog about the cakes I have made. All of these I have either made on my own, or collaborated with someone more skilled than myself. I will try to explain each one. This first cake is Diddy's Christening cake. It is white chocolate mud cake with white choc ganache… Continue reading Cakes!!!
Grandma's Date Cake (especially for Sig!!!)
This Date cake is super dooper yummy!! Always a hit!!Ingredients:300g chopped dates1 3/4 cups water1/4 cup butter1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1 1/2 cups S.R. flour1 tsp bicarb sodaBring dates, water and bicarb to boil. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.Beat butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well.With… Continue reading Grandma's Date Cake (especially for Sig!!!)
Diddy update #6
We're back!!! Yay!!! So glad to be home.What an ordeal. I have had such a good week. First thing I did when I got home Monday night was go to the gym for 1 1/2 hours. I then went to the gym 2 hours on Tues and 2 hours on Thurs. Who would have thought??… Continue reading Diddy update #6
Diddy update #5
You can all stop worrying about smashed face syndrome. the dr this morning says Diddy should be fine as long as I don't put the mask on too tight. He also says he likes to call it mid face hyperplasia (not sure about spelling of that), which sounds a lot nicer than the alternative (he… Continue reading Diddy update #5
Diddy update #4
I can't help but wonder why I am getting upset about the things I am. I was perfectly fine until I read all about the, so eloquently titled, smashed face syndrome. the nurses keep trying to reassure me and my logic and reasoning are telling me not to be upset but I just can't help… Continue reading Diddy update #4
Nobel Adventures 