Friday at the V8 Practice Day Sydney Olympic Park

Wednesday, I was asked as to what my plans were for Friday by a mate, B... When I explained to him that I was to be at work, he told me to reconsider, and that I need to have the day off... When asked as to why, it really was a "no brainer", we were going to the V8's practice day, and all thanks to Jim Beam Racing!

My only issue was, it was going to be a hot day, with the temperature scheduled to reach 39c! We met the team outside, and we were given our passes for the day, and also the wristband to gain access to the corporate room, which was located right above pit lane. We had caps, chiller bags and even stubby holders waiting for us on the tables. Later in the morning, we were also given a 'Pit Lane Shirt', which was just way to cool!We watched the first practice session from the corporate tent, as well as the 'Muscle Cars'!

We had a drink (or two) before heading down to the static exhibitions, whilst the Porsche's and ute's did their practices.

We retreated back to the corporate are for a little respite from the heat (and humidity), and some lunch. The food was great, and needless to say, the drink of choice in the Jim Beam Racing tent, was "Jim Beam" and coke! I also had a fair amount of water, given the heat, so I was far from being 'happy' from the alcohol! We also were fortunate enough to have our photos taken with the Jim Beam Girls as well!

After all of this, we then headed down to one of (I think) best parts of the track; a tricky and tight, chicane! I so wanted to get a photo of the cars speeding through here, and preferably, on two wheels!!

All up, a great day, regardless of the weather, and thanks heaps for the invite B!

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 91 Your Reflection

This one, is not in the true spirit of the title in that it is not my reflection... AND NO, it is NOT an April Fools either! But in so many ways, it could be... you see, next to my friend DW, is in fact another Bernie Proctor - thus my (aged) reflection perhaps?? It is sad though the the late Bernie Proctor is now gone, and that I only knew him for a very short period, but he was very much the gentleman...

Bernie Proctor DW Bernie Proctor

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 78 Funny

This is the start of a 'catch-up of OVER a month, so my apologies for not keeping up due to being busy and a little bit of "what do I post"...

BUT, in 2010 when I was in Germany, I caught up with (for the very first time, Maribeth who was also in Germany (Berlin)! We went to the Tierpark Zoo for the day, and we had a ball. This photo, was simply 'Funny'!!

Tierpark Zoo Maribeth Funny

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 71 Fork

Its often said that at times, you come to a 'fork' in the road ahead of you... That came to me today, but not in a way you may think! I was taken out this afternoon, with a hood over my head, to an 'unknown' destination... I had mentioned to one of my 'captors' a few weeks prior, that I have a pretty good understanding of the roads of Sydney, and that a blindfold would be pointless (trying not to spoil the surprise, yet trying to keep them thinking of alternatives)!

When we arrived, I had sort of guessed where we were as soon as I sensed we were under a tunnel. And, I was correct, as we were at Eastern Creek Raceway! I was going on a 'hot lap' in a V8 super car!!! OMG, I was SO excited!!! After completing the paperwork (Indemnity) I had to get a race suit, and then onto a photo in front of a car, before a briefing.

Photo Call

Then it was down into pitt lane, where we were given our car number - 42 was my car... A blue Holden Commodore, that looked as though it was the newest in the fleet of race cars! Here are some pics...

Briefing (outside)

Getting into the car

240klm/hr

JUST after getting out...

Thanks so much J & M for the b'day present, it was fantastic, and something I will never forget!!

Thanks Guys!

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 54 Inside Your Bathroom Cabinet

Ok, for the keen eyes around, you might see something a littler weird in this pic, I don't care as I still need to clean it out, but I've selectively shot this photo this way because of it!!

Inside Tour Bathroom Cabinet

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Tonight, I went and saw the movie 'Gone', which was a thriller (of sorts), and the movie was ok. There was some instances that were somewhat questionable as to its 'realism', but in all, a good movie. If you've NOT seen it yet, I would wait for the DVD version and see it that way, as I was a little let down...

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In late breaking news, my best mate B and his wife K, announced the safe arrival of baby J, a younger brother to B & S. Well done guys, I am so happy for you!!

Baby J

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 41 Makes you Happy

So, whats something that makes me happy? Well, friends do, of course without saying, as with really enjoying photography blah blah blah... But, thinking about it, I think it might be seeing, and knowing, that the lawns are done, THATS what makes me happy! Boring, I know, but there isn't anything better than a freshly mown lawn!

Aussie Backyard Spa-house

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I spent a lot of the day in the study/office, doing my tax. I would've done it sooner, but talk laziness and half the ANZ prohibited me actually doing it! ANZ had its part to play due to a technical glitch in THEIR systems which meant my statements were not available! But, they are now mostly done, I just have to get three statements from the bank, and my Group Certificate from work! And its looking like a good return as well!!

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Tomorrow is the birthday of the F-I-L, and I have a great present. BUT, tomorrow it is the farewell of JP as he's heading back to PRG to live and work. He will be missed by many here in SYD, but I hope I will be catching up in June/July when next I am in Europe! Farewell my friend, and Bon Voyage!!

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 35 10am (6/2/12)

Ok, this post, and tomorrows are back to front in the way the photos were taken, apologies for this, but I had a rather busy weekend... So, looking into the future, tomorrow at work at 10am, I suspect I would have finished my coffee, and would be wanting another...

10am

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Today though, was a great day where I caught up (again) with some of the girls in the morning at Lake Parramatta. Everyone was there, and we enjoyed a hearty brunch of bacon & eggs, sausage, tomato and a hash brown. I also chose the orange (over apple) juice and a coffee (over tea) to finish it off.

In the afternoon, we had a farewell spotting afternoon out at the airport. It was a great afternoon, lots to talk about and new people to meet! The 'Eastern Suburbs Princess' came along to see Bronty, EB, DB's wife, was there as well with Stanley the Pugg, and both enjoyed a swim...

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 33 Words

Today I finished a game of 'Words with Friends' with Lynne, whilst I might add from her hospital bed with a 'dickie heart'!!! It apparently races away, for no good (or bad) reason, and it was her 3 ambulance ride in just 5 days!! That'll teach her to play WWF with me!!! hahahah

WWF Lynne W

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I got home yesterday, to a notice about going through a toll without my tag. When in fact, it was on my arm as I was on my bike! Today though, I got ANOTHER notice for a different toll saying I hadn't paid... Its a simple matter, put my tag number on the paperwork and send back, but OMG what a hassle I have to go through to do it!!!!!

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 29 Inside your Fridge

Well, its not all that exciting inside my fridge, and rather than having a separate 'beer fridge', not that I am a big beer drinker, it has some beers, mixer drinks (Coke to add to my Bourbon), left over salad from dinner tonight, and some cheeses... Eggs as well for my protein meals, and 2 x 3l of milk which will be lucky to last 3 days at best!

Inside your fridge

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In other news, today I got to meet some of the other girls from our DIG. J, who is home from Japan for a few months, as well as some other Sydney based mums and families, all met up for a brief get-together. I say it was brief as the ranger chucked us all out at 5pm! Its daylight savings for goodness sakes, whats with the rush to evict?

Even though I had my camera bag with me, I didn't take a single shot as I was in shock we were being 'booted' out, so apologies for no photos...

Hoo roo for now...

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Photo a Day Challenge - Day 22 Your Shoes

The other day, I went out shopping for a couple of new tee's... I went to Kmart and Target, but by the end of the 'quick trip', I came out with 2 x pairs of jeans; 2 x tee shirts and a new pair of shoes!!

Your shoes

Not bad for a quick shopping trip hey!

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Happy Birthday to the other 'B' as well, as I went to his party and had a great time. It was a small interment party, but it was fun all the same...

Hoo roo for now...

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Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Tonight, I went to dinner with some friends form up in the Mountains, (we were suppose to be on a heritage train trip this Saturday - but illness has stopped S) at a Brazilian restaurant in Norton St Leichhardt. The restaurant is called Rodizio.

The atmosphere is very nice, and the decor is really comfy... And THEN there is the food! S had found a deal on 'Spreets', and it was for the 'all you can eat BBQ (Churrasco). Basically, lumps of meat are cooked on a giant skewer and goes from table to table. You hold the slice with your tongs on the table, whilst the staff carve it in front of you... Anyway, I got some pics with my iPhone, and I will let them do the talking, its only a pity they can do the smelling!

Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Garlic Bread - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

SKOL Brazilian Beer - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Prawns - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Salads - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Chicken and Chorizo Sausage - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Succulent Lamb - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Hoo roo for now...

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End of an era - a Passionfruit era!

Well, today, it was an end of a very passionate era, I removed my passionfuit vine! These were put in JUST after L died in 2009, so they had done their time only being good for a couple of years! They may have gone an extra season, but the Lemon Myrtle, Blood Orange, Lemonade tree AND the Kaffia Lime tree were all suffering, so it was time to go.

It had stretched over some 15-18m along the colourbond fence. The last neighbours next door, after a spat of an argument concerning their dog getting into my yard, threw the vine BACK over when it was full of fruit! Silly them!

Passionfruits

Anyways, my last bucket of fruit is going to be delivered to a old crafty blogging friend of L's, whom I've also become friends with since... I sent her a txt asking about her Vanilla Ice-Cream supply is like due to the vine removal, and, well lets say the reply seemed very keen to get some! So I am off to the Shire on Tues afternoon!

Last crop

Hoo roo for now...

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