For 2008, I wish you all a happy, healthy and exciting new year bursting with good times, great friends and wonderful new experiences!
We had the pleasure of ushering in 2008 at the Sydney NYE Fireworks, here’s a little taste of the festivities compliments of Chris …
December 31, 2007
Categories: Sydney . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
Incredible anticipation, exhilarating highs, gut-wrenching lows, unexpected twists and turns, spectacular views, squeals of pleasure on the heels of screams of fear, all wrapped up in the feeling that it all happened far too fast. That pretty much describes 2007 for me. As I proudly step out of this roller coaster of a year, I’m happy I had the courage [...]
December 30, 2007
Categories: Family, Friends, Reflection . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
Hello….hello…hello….anybody out there…out there….out there?
I’m pleased to see the visitor numbers grow, so I know you’re reading these posts. I’m happy to use this blog to provide you with a glimpse into our world. Why not share yours with us through a comment, a photo, an interesting link?
It’s tough to stay connected when there are some many miles between us, but luckily we have [...]
December 30, 2007
Categories: Blogging, Canada, Family, Friends, Technology . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 2 Comments
What’s great for the environment, helps in maintaining an active lifestyle, offers an enjoyable couples activity, provdes another means for exploring this great country AND makes for a fabulous Christmas present? New bikes of course!
Yesterday, Chris and I picked up our brand new bikes and I think our expressions suggest just how much we’re going to enjoy them. [...]
December 28, 2007
Categories: Christmas, Cycling . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
December 26, 2007
Categories: Australia, Chris, Sydney . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 2 Comments
Here’s a hodge podge of Aussie Christmas lore to amaze and amuse you…enjoy!
Six white boomers…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSsffF2xhA
Australian Jingle Bells (audio only)
http://members.optusnet.com.au/betcher/music/ajb.mp3
All that’s Christmas in Australia!
http://users.bigpond.net.au/bwi28/c/jinglebells.html
Australian 12 Days of Christmas
with Illustrations
http://tww.id.au/c/12days-of-christmas.html
YouTube – Bucko & Champs – Aussie
Jingle Bells
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAS63tWVu94
December 26, 2007
Categories: Australia, Christmas . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 1 Comment
Merry Christmas to all. By the time you read this, another Christmas will have come and gone. I will have celebrated my very first Christmas with my Darling in Australia. It will be the first Christmas that I’ve ever ventured out of the northern hemisphere away from both the cold northern air and the familiar warmth of my relationships. In a [...]
December 26, 2007
Categories: Australia, Canada, Chris, Christmas . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
Well there it is…one year….thanks baby for an incredible year. I can’t wait for the next and the next and the next….. LOVE YOU with all my heart honey!
December 25, 2007
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Chris and I enjoyed a truly magical night of holiday entertainment, taking in the Carols in the Domain celebration.
http://www.carolsinthedomain.com/
My Christmas spirit had been waning a little, but this night out did the trick. From Santa arriving by helicopter, to reliving my childhood through an Alvin and the Chipmunks song, to a truly [...]
December 25, 2007
Categories: Australia, Christmas . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
The weather for today, 28 degrees, fair (which means sunny) with a few cloudy periods. Hardly the forecast I’m used to just a few days prior to Christmas. Being typically Canadian, I thought I’d begin today’s post with a weather reference. It’s amazing just how important a lifelong reference like the weather [...]
December 22, 2007
Categories: Australia, Christmas, Thanksgiving . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment