Monthly Archives: July 2013

That Which Wath Aspired To (Or, A Tale of Two Excursions)

Yeah we made it back to the furniture warehouse. And I acquired a lisp specially for this post. Well we might’ve made it back to said Tequila Kola but getting to actually look at any furniture or dust collecting items … Continue reading

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When The Dog Becomes A Real Dog (And Knows It)

While we were in Canberra and Sydney recently, JD boarded at her regular dog hotel in Tuen Mun. While she watched me pack and pack for The Rockstars, I also packed a shopping bag of treats, bones and a new toy … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #274 – You Missed Banking Before I Was Born

#274 The message from a headhunter is completely unexpected, I see it in the preview pane – I happen to be texting Kings at the time, trying to schedule an hour, hour and a half family time in between what … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #273 – Eat, Sleep and Furniture Warehouse

#273 Me: (Like I’m announcing last order before the bar closes) Bedti-ime…! Last Youtu-ube…! Rockstar: Mum. I’m feeling a little… weird. <makes Feeling A Little Weird Face> Me: Why? What’s the matter now? Rockstar: I don’t know, it’s just… weird. I don’t … Continue reading

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We Have A Friday Again!

1) It’s a boy! Rather surprised I beat my mum to messaging “Kate’s in labor!” few days ago. But seriously, I was quite amazed the Duke and Duchess waited to find out the sex of her baby. Me, I was … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of The Rockstars – Blaxland Riverside Park And Sydney Aquarium

Epilogue… And so the circus moved to Sydney for several days to accompany Kings on some business meetings in the last few days of our Aussie trip. By the last leg we are bone tired, despite Kings’ steep learning curve … Continue reading

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Canberra Through The Eyes Of The Rockstars – Roadtrip To Bondi Beach

It’s about a 5 hour drive non-stop from Castle to our 4th and final place of residence during our stay in Aussieland; given the kids (particularly She Who Hates Cars) however, it’s more like a full day on the road. … Continue reading

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Canberra Through The Eyes Of The Rockstars – A Chapter Of Incidents

1) One day earlier on at Castle as we are preparing dinner, we suddenly realized the place is now boiling hot. Since we all flop around in slippers and crocs because of JD being out a lot back home, it … Continue reading

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Canberra Through The Eyes Of The Rockstars – Perisher Ski Resort

Rockstar’s need for a ski fix is older than his baby sister, ever since he had his first lesson on a whim couple years ago. I’ve often bemoaned that of all the sports he has to take a shine to, … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #272 – Voice Of Experience

#272 Kings: (To Little Miss) Look! Look! There’s a man at the door! Go to sleep. (This is just a weird thing Kings always says to distract the kids so they quit fighting his cradle hold and he can rock … Continue reading

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