tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post6357683741223135522..comments2010-03-29T13:28:10.189-05:00Comments on A Down Under: A Down Under- Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-1425638530871165792010-03-29T13:28:10.189-05:002010-03-29T13:28:10.189-05:00mommy is homemommy is homeedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-73006396855598867002010-03-26T18:34:26.338-05:002010-03-26T18:34:26.338-05:00yes you are. are you coming home sunday or monday....yes you are. are you coming home sunday or monday.love you edenedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-34534532159639490252010-03-24T04:57:05.124-05:002010-03-24T04:57:05.124-05:00Eden, my hotel DOES suck like eggs. You would not...Eden, my hotel DOES suck like eggs. You would not believe it. There is a BAR where the check in place is.... But the owners have 2 dogs. One is this big white Italian dog that's lovey and named Snowy. The other one is a Border Collie name Ralphie. We have a great time playing catch before I go to work.<br /><br />i can't believe you are already running 2 miles. When i get home, I better shape up if I am going to be your running buddy. I am not a good runner but you will inspire me.<br /><br />I love you-- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-90608738943943841102010-03-23T20:20:17.499-05:002010-03-23T20:20:17.499-05:00your holet sucks like eggs. i bet you cant wait to...your holet sucks like eggs. i bet you cant wait to come home love you.edenedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-64757022698858199352010-03-22T10:20:21.996-05:002010-03-22T10:20:21.996-05:00Sounds like you've been having it pretty rough...Sounds like you've been having it pretty rough lately. I'm very happy you didn't see who was tapping on your window!! You haven't had a day off since Feb.19? Hang in there, the end is in sight!<br /><br />The kids had fun yesterday. It was such a cold, rainy day, Danny was in St. Louis so I decided to take them bowling. They all did really well the first game. Abbi bowled 98, Eden 100 and Isaac 127. Isaac beat me!! He does really well and doesn't use the 'bumpers' much.<br /><br />I had fixed a big pot of chicken & dumplings early in the afternoon so supper was ready when we got back from bowling. Tyson came over about 5:30. I think they all enjoyed the meal!! I sent some home with them too.<br /><br />It's cloudy and yucky again today but should reach near 60.<br /><br />See you soon!<br /><br />Love ya,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-47072843967269943512010-03-22T03:06:56.740-05:002010-03-22T03:06:56.740-05:00I am good. We drove away from the small town and ...I am good. We drove away from the small town and just left a message that we had to check out as no one was manning the hotel. We drove to Mackay which is about 30 miles South of the eye. It was devastated. Yachts broken up, Figi was on the Mackay shore line, no power. The hotel we moved to was WORSE than the one we left. Three times through the night, someone tapped on my bahtroom window. Five very crisp taps. I thought to myself, "I think someone thinks someone ELSE is in here.... and I don't want what they have to offer." <br /><br />It was a terrible night. We got to Dalby around 1 today and are checked into the Motor City Hotel Motel Hoey Moey. It has cincer block walls and is attached to a drive through liquer store. The bar ownders (Pam and Dave) are nice and have 2 puppies, Snowy and Ralphie (fans of A Christmas Story perhaps?) The puppies made me miss home so badly. Ralphie and I had a good toss fetch game. He's a beautfiul border collie and snowy is some Italian sheep dog. HUGE and off white. <br /><br />We are on site now. No day off since Feb. 19th still. I'm getting crabby and cranky and ate my lunch alone today just a couple table over from the boys... they are on my nerves. <br /><br />A- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-89457984274694160912010-03-21T10:13:30.528-05:002010-03-21T10:13:30.528-05:00Anfie....where did that come from!
MomAnfie....where did that come from!<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-6297705246458660602010-03-20T21:39:00.085-05:002010-03-20T21:39:00.085-05:00Anfie,
So glad to hear you're O.K., that the ...Anfie,<br /><br />So glad to hear you're O.K., that the storm has passed and you have some down time....in a small motel with no food!!! Does it have T.V.?! Got a good book with you? What's the count down now? I checked in with Tyson late this afternoon to see how the kids were and what he had heard from you. Sure HOPE this doesn't delay your return.<br /><br />All is well here. It's supposed to be cold with lots of rain tomorrow but at least no snow. Lee Summit, KS (where dad's first cardiologist's office is) has 7.5 inches of the fluffy white stuff!<br /><br />Danny is keeping the road hot between here and St.Louis. I should(?) see him sometime tomorrow.<br /><br />Very relieved to hear you are safe!<br /><br />Love & miss you,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-62839016080422350522010-03-20T19:43:53.493-05:002010-03-20T19:43:53.493-05:00The storm went back up to a CAT 3 before hitting t...The storm went back up to a CAT 3 before hitting the coast off Mackay. It hit here around 4 am. VERY windy and tons of rain, but the little hotel I'm in is brick and I felt very safe.<br /><br />There will be no traveling to the mines today and our next couple days are in flux. Looks like no barrier reef trip for us. The coast is torn up and the little Island we were going to cruise to is on lock down. Not sure if it's worth a try to a rain forest further in land or if we just scratch this, finish up and spend extra time on the NAC nut... good thing I can go with the flow and not worry about 'what's next' too much.<br /><br />As for today, trapped in a 1980s hotel room that doesn't serve food on Sundays - no wheels. Looks like chashews and arnot crackers for me today!- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-6900682685312852772010-03-20T11:39:08.242-05:002010-03-20T11:39:08.242-05:00Be safe sister and keep us posted! I love you!
C...Be safe sister and keep us posted! I love you!<br /><br />CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-18041766971615165652010-03-20T00:28:55.098-05:002010-03-20T00:28:55.098-05:00Kicked out by AC/DC and now ULUI. Forces of natur...Kicked out by AC/DC and now ULUI. Forces of nature prevail!<br /><br />We are about 60 miles inland. Tomorrow will be a weather day. Tonight will be a poker and spirits night in one of our rooms... hunker down and take cover. Here comes ULUI!<br /><br />***********************************************<br /><br />IDQP0005 <br />Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology<br />Queensland<br />Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre<br /><br />Media: Transmitters serving the area between Cardwell to Yeppoon and inland<br />including Charters Towers and Clermont are requested to USE the Standard<br />Emergency Warning Signal before broadcasting the following warning.<br /><br />TOP PRIORITY<br />TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 13<br />Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane<br />Issued at 1:55pm EST on Saturday the 20th of March 2010<br /><br />A Cyclone WARNING is now current for coastal areas from Cardwell to Yeppoon and<br />inland including Charters Towers and Clermont.<br />A Cyclone WATCH is current for areas extending further inland of the warning<br />area.<br /><br />At 1:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Ului, Category 2 was estimated to be<br />365 kilometres east northeast of Mackay and<br />580 kilometres east of Townsville and<br />moving west southwest at 27 kilometres per hour.<br /><br />The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Ayr and Mackay early Sunday,<br />possibly re-intensifying to a Category 3 system before landfall. The cyclone is<br />then expected to weaken inland later on Sunday.<br /><br />VERY DESTRUCTIVE wind gusts to 170 km/hr near the cyclone centre may affect<br />coastal and island communities in the threatened area early Sunday.<br /><br />DAMAGING winds are expected to develop between Cardwell and Yeppoon later today,<br />then extend to adjacent inland parts on Sunday.<br /><br />TIDES between Bowen and St Lawrence may rise to just above the normal high tide<br />mark overnight with very rough seas and dangerous conditions along the<br />foreshore.<br /> <br />HEAVY RAINFALL and flooding are likely to develop about coastal and adjacent<br />inland areas between Bowen and St Lawrence early Sunday.<br /><br />DANGEROUS SURF conditions are expected to continue about exposed beaches south<br />of the cyclone until later on Sunday. A separate Severe Weather Warning is<br />current for these conditions.<br /><br />People between Cardwell and Yeppoon and inland including Charters Towers and<br />Clermont should complete preparations quickly and be prepared to shelter in a<br />safe place. <br />- Boats and outside property should be secured before nightfall. <br /><br />People further inland of the warning area should consider what action they will<br />need to take if the cyclone threat increases.<br />- Information is available from your local government<br /><br />- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster<br />Management Services <br />website [www.disaster.qld.gov.au].<br />- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service [SES] on<br />132 500 [for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on<br />buildings or roof damage]<br /><br />Details of Tropical Cyclone Ului at 1:00 pm EST:<br />.Centre located near...... 19.7 degrees South 152.3 degrees East<br />.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres<br />.Recent movement.......... towards the west southwest at 27 kilometres per hour<br />.Wind gusts near centre... 155 kilometres per hour <br />.Severity category........ 2<br />.Central pressure......... 978 hectoPascals<br /><br />Please ensure that neighbours have heard and understood this message,<br />particularly new arrivals or those who may not fully understand English.- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-41407636454432850932010-03-18T20:07:14.204-05:002010-03-18T20:07:14.204-05:00abbi got a book and it was nice i got to see you 1...abbi got a book and it was nice i got to see you 12 days cant wait love you edenedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-59351362454035739332010-03-18T18:03:40.078-05:002010-03-18T18:03:40.078-05:00It is more gorgeous than HWY 1 - sorry.
No Koal...It is more gorgeous than HWY 1 - sorry. <br /><br />No Koalas but drop bears abounding!<br /><br />XXOO- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-59978808042633281262010-03-18T09:47:10.664-05:002010-03-18T09:47:10.664-05:00Oh, and it's not Rte 1...it's Highway 1. ...Oh, and it's not Rte 1...it's Highway 1. Say Route 1 in Cali and they won't know what you're talking about :) Looks beautiful, but not as beautiful as Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel... :) Luv ya sis, miss ya badAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-33878431790547554622010-03-18T09:41:05.126-05:002010-03-18T09:41:05.126-05:00Hiya sis, I'm starting to doubt you...I've...Hiya sis, I'm starting to doubt you...I've been to the Outback...lots of polished wood, overpriced steaks, poor Aussie accents and corny decorations, but I didn't see any red dirt or roos.<br />Hey, did you see any Koala's yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-68812669890014311672010-03-17T19:52:26.764-05:002010-03-17T19:52:26.764-05:00I lost a very eloquent post because (in my own ign...I lost a very eloquent post because (in my own ignorance) I had an IP conflict between my broadband and 802.1x connectivity.... so, I won't try to recreate it. But, an update is: I am in Moranbah, QLD. It's about 2.5 hours off the Mackay coast and about 2 days from the Cat 4 cyclone Ului hitting land fall. My main concern is the path we travel to the mine will turn to quick sand and we won't get out if we are there when it starts or get in if we're in the hotel when it hits.<br /><br />I came very close to some roos yesterday. Through my lens, I saw the male stare at me and tilt his ears back - my indication to walk away, backwards, very slowly.<br /><br />The outback is amazing - dry, red, brunt and dead roos on the side of the path - crusted and decapitated in one case.<br /><br />13 days until I come home.<br /><br />Thank God.<br /><br />Love<br />A- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-89884029983775841592010-03-17T00:33:26.908-05:002010-03-17T00:33:26.908-05:00We all live in a Yellow Submarine? Oh brother... ...We all live in a Yellow Submarine? Oh brother... your daddy has taught her bad things ;) <br /><br />how are you all feeling?<br /><br />Today I am in the OUTBACK - it has red sand and cacti and everything. right now, a storm is rolling in. It's dark and the rain will pour out soon.<br /><br />I love you - be sure daddy gives Abbi money for the book fair.<br /><br />I LOVE YOU<br />Mommy<br /><br />PS: I am not having fun.- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-37105605350754079652010-03-16T16:07:46.031-05:002010-03-16T16:07:46.031-05:00mommy are you having fun abbis book fair is tomorr...mommy are you having fun abbis book fair is tomorrow she cant wait guess what her favorite song is now it starts with yellow and the beatles sing it got to go bye bye love you.edenedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-54757698332829906342010-03-16T03:22:58.346-05:002010-03-16T03:22:58.346-05:0015 DAYS LEFT!!!! 15 DAYS LEFT!!!! 15 DAYS LEFT!!...15 DAYS LEFT!!!! 15 DAYS LEFT!!!! 15 DAYS LEFT!!!!!<br /><br />We leave Brisbane in the morning and head up North (which is closer to the equator so hotter than where we are now) for the last leg of the trip. If all goes well (and I say that confidently) I'll leave on Apr. 1st - which is the day we originally planned to be done. Amazing with all the successes and failures and successes that it will work out as we planned.<br /><br />We are taking 2 days off next week - we originally planned to have them in Sydney, but instead, since we'll be north, we are going to Mackay. The hope is we'll get to snorkel or at least frolic in the water where the Great Barrier Reef begins. However, a cylcone has just swept through FIJI and is expected to hit our vacation spot about the same time we'll be there. Great. <br /><br />Cindy, Becky, Mom - thanks for the wonderful and heartfelt comments. I knew this blog would be a good idea. It's really helped me and the kids too.<br /><br />Right now, I'm still working with Singapore but in AU. It should be finsihed up entirely by 4 am your time, 7 pm our time.<br /><br />Can't wait until your time is also my time.<br /><br />Love you all-<br /><br />A- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-72275556167065694632010-03-15T14:32:41.769-05:002010-03-15T14:32:41.769-05:002weeks till your back so i dont have to type cant ...2weeks till your back so i dont have to type cant wait love you bye byeedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-71033263696967538752010-03-15T12:41:05.626-05:002010-03-15T12:41:05.626-05:00Ditto about the messages from Eden! How sweet is s...Ditto about the messages from Eden! How sweet is she?!! Isaac & Eden were REALLY good Friday night but I felt soo bad that Abbi couldn't stay. I called Tyson about 8:30 that night and he said she was having a really hard time as he was I'm sure. He's quite the Daddy. I'm glad it didn't last much longer than 12 hrs.!! <br /><br />I'm sure the trip has been great but I'll be so glad when you're back too! We may have all family members in the states for a short <br />time!!!!<br /><br />Love ya,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-8810475319013604652010-03-15T09:07:03.730-05:002010-03-15T09:07:03.730-05:00Oh my, I am in total agreement with Cindy. The no...Oh my, I am in total agreement with Cindy. The notes from Eden are just priceless. The love pours out over and over. The ONLY way they get their crazyness from Tyson would be because you are still crazy and he is not. I love the pictures and notes, but I want to see the real pictures when you are home. I'm sure you do miss your cooking. Eating out would get old in about a week. <br />When Tim was in Iraq I always thought that although it was very hard on me, it was harder on him as the one being away. The countdown is on and very soon you'll be home being smothered with kisses from your kiddos. Hang in there, Love you! BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-70655004798929283632010-03-15T08:54:07.033-05:002010-03-15T08:54:07.033-05:00Hey sis!
I'm so glad the countdown is on! Ca...Hey sis!<br /><br />I'm so glad the countdown is on! Can't wait for you to be back. I'm so sorry the kids, Tyson, and you had to deal with the flu. YUCK! I'm sure it was tough for you to be away. But it sounds like they all bounced back. I have to admit the conversations between you and Eden make me sniffle. It's so sweet that she misses your cooking. She's just precious! And you trying to blame their craziness on their daddy - chuckles! Hang in there! Love you!<br /><br />CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-34410583604952647302010-03-14T18:56:27.379-05:002010-03-14T18:56:27.379-05:00Eden - I miss my cooking too. All this restaurant...Eden - I miss my cooking too. All this restaurant food is making me FAT! UGH. When I get home, we are going to go shopping at a place called Dow - all the food there is 100% natural. No chemicals on the fruit and veggies and the meat doesn't have any bad stuff in it either. The people in AU eat a lot better than we do because they have so many fresh fruits here. It's warm so much that they can grow the veggies and fruits all year round. The people here are much thinner than we are too and I think that's why. They eat natural stuff.<br /><br />I have some new recipes to try. Yesterday, I had this salad. It had skinny Chinese noodles in it, cucumbers, carrots and chicken. Then, it had mint leaves in it and the dressing was very light peanut and lemony. It was goooooood. <br /><br />Did your teacher already have her baby? Brett is a good name. What will its name be if it's a girl?<br /><br />Abbi was crazy huh? She normally is! Crazy girl. You are too though. You get that from your daddy ;)<br /><br />When i get home and I'm off for that whole week, we are going to do FUN STUFF. We can go to the Rec Center and we can go skating (ice skating too) and we are going to go shopping for spring clothes and we are going to see Camron and Amy and the new baby and we're going to get our new furniture too. <br /><br />Then, we are going to go to the Nickolodean resort in FL this fall. Doesn't that sound good? AND if we're lucky, we'll go back to Big Cedar too. So many things to do! <br /><br />I'm not sure if I'll be home early at all. We messed up the project a couple of times and had to start over... so, if I get home on time that will be a miracle.<br /><br />You know, Easter is coming too. Wow! So many things to be excited about.<br /><br />I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and am getting excited to come home and see you and Isaac and Abbi and Daddy and ODIE and meow and grover and Grandma and Grandpa AND Uncle Bub and Aunt Marge and Tonya and Dorothy .... and wow. The list goes on and on and on.<br /><br />I think I'm just going to bring your gifts home because it's very expensive to ship them and they would get there a couple of days before me. So, it doesn't seem like a good way to spend our money.<br /><br />I got your messages at my yahoo email too. I'll send you a private note there, ok?<br /><br />I LOVE YOU<br /><br />Mommy- Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342210431881340901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824001657140263393.post-25954093747513367802010-03-14T09:31:27.351-05:002010-03-14T09:31:27.351-05:00mommy i miss your cooking.my teacher had her baby...mommy i miss your cooking.my teacher had her baby and if its a bot they should name it bret.love yo.eeeeddddeeeennnn(eden)edennoreply@blogger.com