Sydney traffic remains horrendous. Bring on matter transference.
Although it was Sunday, it still took over an hour to drive from Bungan to the eastern suburbs. Alicia had received an invitation to a party being held at Tamarama, and being good parents, and in a holiday mood, we agreed to her request. Unfortunately Sydney's 5 million also decided it would be a good day to take out their 4WD' s. Result: bumper-to-bumper along Military Road all the way to the Harbour Bridge.
The party was being held at Laura's house, a typical tumble-down student dig, located at the eastern end of Birrell Street. Broken cane furniture and a home-wrought depiction of Bowie's Alladin Sane cover greeted our entrance. Alicia had promised us a fantastic view as long as we did not venture too far i.e meet other party-goers. It was worth it ~ glistening Tamarama beach was visible through a canopy of frangipani and fig trees giving us the impression we were standing in a tree house looking out to sea.
Bondi was but a headland away and bustling. Tourists wearing aussie clobber mingled with sun-bronzed surfie chicks toting triple-thruster short boards. The Gelato Bar was dispensing matso ball soup to an appreciative clientel as we made our way along Campbell Parade towards Dave's 30's apartment block Sunray. Dave's CRV was home but he wasn't ~ probably down at Thai Terrific tucking into an early prawn laksa. Mustn't grumble. A drink seems in order and the location of a convenient parking spot soon saw us sitting in the front bar of the Beach Road Hotel. No chance of getting a seat, let alone a drink in the packed back beer garden. The big screen sported a sign announcing the men's final was starting at 7.30 and the pub was staying open until 12.30.
Brushing off a persistent bar-fly, we made our way back to the car for the trip back to Bungan. By-passing Bondi Junction, we drove passed Gelignite Jack Murray's garage and Royal Sydney Golf Course towards Rose Bay and the tollways home.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Snug at Bungan
The theme from Endless Summer is blasting from the iPod and John McG is starting his second novel. How does he do it?. Maybe he reads while barbequing and washing up. I must make any effort to finish at least one book before returning ~ a cover to cover reading of the SMH doesn't count.
I promise to remove my sunglasses once the Peninsula sunshine stops reflecting off the hard surfaces ~ all that chrome and white!. It's enough to make you weep.
The surf is calling my name and I believe a post-Weet Bix plunge is called for. Now, if the theory is correct I shouldn't drown: I have waited the compulsory 30 minutes since eating and the surf looks inviting. Besides, the local surf club has six young clubbies on hand to ensure my safety and none resemble Tony Abbott. I strip down to the budgie smugglers and race into the foaming water. Magic!.
We have settled into 5B Karloo Crescent to celebrate Marge's 90th and the pantry is groaning from Benham clan contributions. I suppose we can take home anything that is not consumed. Still, there does seem to be a lot of comestibles for a week. Kim and Wendy's tic-tacking has worked and there is minimal duplication ~ you can't have too much ash-crusted goat's cheese in my opinion.
I promise to remove my sunglasses once the Peninsula sunshine stops reflecting off the hard surfaces ~ all that chrome and white!. It's enough to make you weep.
The surf is calling my name and I believe a post-Weet Bix plunge is called for. Now, if the theory is correct I shouldn't drown: I have waited the compulsory 30 minutes since eating and the surf looks inviting. Besides, the local surf club has six young clubbies on hand to ensure my safety and none resemble Tony Abbott. I strip down to the budgie smugglers and race into the foaming water. Magic!.
We have settled into 5B Karloo Crescent to celebrate Marge's 90th and the pantry is groaning from Benham clan contributions. I suppose we can take home anything that is not consumed. Still, there does seem to be a lot of comestibles for a week. Kim and Wendy's tic-tacking has worked and there is minimal duplication ~ you can't have too much ash-crusted goat's cheese in my opinion.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Australia Day 2010
We've breakfasted, barbied and toasted and it's not even 12.30. Must be January 26th. Unfortunately the original plans for today have fallen over and we won't be celebrating Vickie and David's 25th Anniversary at Honeysuckle Creek. Moonwalking is, however, still an option.
Hope every one has a great one and that your Hot 100 selection greets the judge.
Cheers
J&K
Hope every one has a great one and that your Hot 100 selection greets the judge.
Cheers
J&K
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Fast Forward ~ 2010
Dateline: Sunday, 24th January 2010 ~ Duffy
The Peninsula beckons. A gathering of the Benham clan will be spending late January/early February at Bungan near Newport. Accompanied by sundry daughters, the odd spouse and rampaging offspring, Marge Benham will be celebrating her 90th birthday in style at the beach.
To ensure maximum efficiency Kim's list of holiday essentials has been created and checked twice. Dukkah - check, teapot - check, .......... etc. Grandchildren will be sourced from near and afar - Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Fitzroy North and Plymouth (UK) to complete the caravan.
I can already smell the citronella candles. We will keep you posted.
J&K
The Peninsula beckons. A gathering of the Benham clan will be spending late January/early February at Bungan near Newport. Accompanied by sundry daughters, the odd spouse and rampaging offspring, Marge Benham will be celebrating her 90th birthday in style at the beach.
To ensure maximum efficiency Kim's list of holiday essentials has been created and checked twice. Dukkah - check, teapot - check, .......... etc. Grandchildren will be sourced from near and afar - Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Fitzroy North and Plymouth (UK) to complete the caravan.
I can already smell the citronella candles. We will keep you posted.
J&K
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