The Royal Military Tattoo is not only for the grey-haired set The airport security alarms were ringing and my 83yo mother couldn’t figure out what was setting them off. Removing her shoes, she made her third attempt through the x-ray booth. With the alarm ringing yet again, her face lit up. “It must be my hips,” she said smiling. Without a care … [Read more...]
Melbourne in 30 hours with three kids & one ex-husband
This was my three lad’s first trip to Melbourne - a quick fly in, stay one night week-end. The challenge was what we could see and do in the short time to give the boys:- a quick "taste" of Melbourne still be in their “scope” of interest also be of interest to Mum and Dad who’ve previously visited Melbourne. My boys are aged 16.5, 12 … [Read more...]
Melbourne is the Bombe
We create frenetic lifestyles. Working; running after families; playing with social media; time on the internet (maybe too much time); the never-ending household chores; exercising - all contribute to the sense of constant busy-ness. Like running on a continually moving treadmill without a stop button! I'm guilty of not catching up with friends as … [Read more...]
Melbourne why not stay and play?
Seen this ad by Tourism Victoria? The one with the geezer sporting OTT white side-burns wearing a blue top hat, looking as if he's stepped out of a scene from Alice in Wonderland. His white-gloved, fisted hands open to reveal where the group of young people in front of him should go to find adventure in Melbourne. Stay and play is the catch … [Read more...]
Sydney vs Melbourne
Sydney vs Melbourne Good Old Fashioned Rivalry, or something more? Feel a gathering of emotions when you see three innocent words on a page? Note the "vs" discreetly tucked between Sydney and Melbourne. Such an insignificant abbreviation, but reading those two letters, immediately conjures a strong, emotive word: RIVALRY. Aussies love … [Read more...]