Christmas 2017

Another year, another Christmas where mom slaves away in the kitchen only to have the boys go............."I'm not eating that". This year the duck returned and it was pretty good with all the trimmings. The boys got a few presents and I'm finally realised how slack they are.....Mechno caused a mental meltdown and unless dad charges the batteries, puts it together and gets things setup nothing would happen. Time to chill, if that's possible, and put together cupboards.

Christmas 2017

Martins 10th Birthday (extended)

The video is a little longer than normal as his birthday and party fell on his actual birthday...... it was a long but fun day... starting with presents in the morning, party at midday and a movie in the afternoon.....


I'm 10 today

1st Spring "Weekend" Day

After 5 days of food poisoning, it was great to have a warm weekend where the kids could go wild.... WOW - Australia is really the place of the drone but man it's a good place to live. This weekend was busy with cleaning up the house (looks like Steptoe and Son) and taking the kids out..... Karl an I went out Saturday while Martin was on a "play-day" and Sunday was Golf and afternoon craziness. We are all looking forward to summer....... Boat, beach, and BBQ.



Slip and Slide

Melbourne Show 2017

Back again, another year and much of the same but if you take away the predictability and just enjoy it for what it is, man, it's a lot of fun. Martins friend Larry came with and the boys had a great time playing with the animals, eating and going on all types of rides. At the end it's all about the showbags.




Fun cost $'s

Tweenager

How the years fly : Was it yesterday that he was born - Seems like yesterday. I think that George and I just want the boys to grow up happy and have as many experiences as possible so they question everything and are able to develop true objectivity....... but for now, we'll just eat cake.

Birthday Boy

Buller 2017

It was the second skiing holiday of the year and the 2nd to Mount Buller. Man, going off-season works a treat on the wallet but to give the boys the memories and the skills it's priceless. It's like those I remember all the holidays with my parents with fondness as nothing can compare to the chaos and exuberance of foreign uncharted adventures. The boys can ski...... and it makes dad and mom very proud. Junior decided to give day 2 a miss to chill with mom who is on a ski break until she can get some private lessons with Hermann Maier. Global Warming was in full effect with spring temperatures below zero and well above average snowfall...... BEST in 25 Years.



Austrians are good skiers

Climbing and finding gold

Another fun-filled weekend where the boys got to have a great time. Saturday we went too Tunzafunxtreme to meet my boetie van die Kaap and let the boys, and girl, climb wild. After that we got home in time for Martins friend who came round for dinner (Crust Pizza), roasted marshmallows and Fifa17. Sunday came and Martin was off to golf followed by a tasty lunch at The Garden of Good and Evil in Cheltenham. We then headed off to the beach to find gold with our new metal detector (next time we'll bring a spade). Off skiing again soon so fingers crossed for more of that lovely global warming we are having here in Australia.



Monkeys

School Play 2017

The Play 2017

Indoor golf - it's winter people

It been a busy few months with a new job and re-mortgaging (and all that other life shit), so basically getting back on track so what better a way to enjoy the weekend than a round of golf. As you know Martin is turning into quite the golfer so we headed out as we do on weekly basis for 9-holes at X-Golf. 60min gives us 9-holes with time for a bite to eat and at $30 it's a bloody bargain. Did I mention Martin beat me today - Fair and Square (man that makes me proud).

PS It is winter with morning starting at 0 degrees but being Melbourne the days warm and the heating inside keeps us all at a very comfy 21.



I see SCRATCH coming

Golf from Karl on Vimeo.

Hawthorn Inductee Dinner 2017

What an evening with the Hawthorn FC and friends. The players were outstanding and special kudos goes to Jack Gunston and Luke Hodge for being absolute gentleman. The food was fantastic and Martin was star struck. He held it together but by 10pm his eyes started to go but made it. He grabbed a lot of signatures and had the time of his life.

PS All dressed in Bardot Junior.




What an Evening

Moomba 2017

Another year, another Moomba. This year was pretty good with the weather being friendly and the boys in good spirits. It all started with a nice morning walk around the Yarra ready for the 11am skateboard lesson. After that we ate and played the obligatory carnival games. $200 dollars later we left for home with $10's worth of fluffy toys and smiles on our faces.

Stomach churning

Wild Buggy with Wilder Kids

It's Australia Day and I booked a surprise outing for the boys. They thought it was the dentist but were glad to find out it was Wild Buggy. 15min without power-steering was enough for the boys and they are looking forward to the next time. Stopped off at Totally Game for a quick leech of dads wallet then off to buy T-Bone steaks for dinner later.



Start them young

Banksy Exibition

Summer is in full swing here in Melbourne and we made the most of it this weekend. More importantly we went to The Art of Banksy exhibition where much of his work was displayed. The boys and I did a quick loop to avoid the onset of boredom while G took her time looking at the artwork. The day was completed by lunch at SuperNormal and an afternoon at the beach. Long live summer...................



Nostalgic Tube Journey

First time Archery for most of us

Georgie showed us how it was done at a local archery club....... We all started on 5M and then progressed to 10M....... Except for Karl Jr as he though it was an interview to be cupids assistant. Martin was Herculean and moved to 10M with Mom and Dad and hit a few yellows. We all got bruised arms from the damn bow string but it didn't matter as a great time was had by all. We finished the day off with lunch at Big Pig Little Pig then an afternoon on the beach.



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