Arabian nights

Just had to write a bit about our amazing night at the "FUN night for the 2009 Australasian Mannatech convention." Always a hoot and this was no different. The night before we had a black tie swanky affair but this night was for fun, letting all inhibitions go and just have a great time.

The event co-ordinators go all out - the decorations were fantastic - rich brodicade, overstuffed pillows and silks - just a gorgeous room to go into - then there was the camel rides ( not kidding) the all night belly dancers who interwined thier lithe bodies around the room, the fire dancers, the fantastic foods and authentic music....

Lots of laughs as the corporate team did a dance, the GM rode a magic carpet and was part of a skit... all sorts of things to inject fun into the night.

So impressed with everyone - most 'dos' these days people pike out with dressing up - not this bunch... most if not all people made the effort to put a costume on adn some went Well and TRUELY out .. I'll post some photos later...


I did an unthinkable thing....wore a bellydancing costume - which showed my bare mid drift... eek! I know I have a long way to go.. but I felt great, got compliments and I had a fun night... so really who cares?

I HAD to post up the pici of us on camel back... alot smoother than I had expected - but I was at the back which by all accounts is better. Age thought it felt like being on the back of a large chicken.

so yes... we had a great time!!! More photos to follow

Going to the races

Theres no doubt about it - Life is very interesting when Dougal thunders in. Julie and I were kicking back after lunch on the Saturday afternoon, planning our small jaunt to the Dinosaur tracks the following day, and Dougal announces we are all going to the races.. blimy... I had nothing really to wear..

We threw the kids into clean clothes, steamed some flattened hats Julie had on top of her wardrobe and I chucked on the only decent dress I had... I reckon we scrubbed up pretty well... but I have to share a photo of Bro Geordie - below is a snap I took of him the day before when he came to visit me... Amazing what some soap and a razor will do to a fellow.

We had a hoot, Julie introduced me to her drink - Vodka, lime and water - and we proceeded to place bets and drink, laugh and wander around barefoot.

Little Athletics

Today was our first taster of Little Athletics. I'd never been to it as a child and only heard snippets about it along the way growing up. So far I have been super impressed with the organization and dedication of the coaches and the committee. Always one to lend a hand I have volunteered to be a helper every week and am a scribe and marshall ( I get to yell at the kids to get in line and tell them who is next for a turn of whatever they are doing.)

Basically on the Saturday, the kids get to try out different skills in events and gain some coaching along the way. Their efforts are recorded and although kids will compare against each other - this is discouraged as they then enter their information into log books and try to improve against their last recorded effort.

I have volunteered to look after Morgans age group - boys and girls - there are three other parents who also help - and boy you need everyone with all the events.

Today Morgan got to try out Shotput and hurdles as well as the normal 50 mtr race. I was so proud of him - he really tried so hard the whole way through. Poor little bugger though - he runs like me... and thats really something I wished he didn't inherit.



Lilly is in tiny tots - who have thier own area and do an obsticle course, then learn some basic skills and just have fun. The teacher is fantastic and I am sure Lilly will have a hoot next week. Poor lass - came over to me - whingy and hot - and then proceeded to throw up and chuck and chuck and chuck.... while I was trying to officiate.


Morgan really enjoyed himself and is keen to come back next week. They will start doing traingin sessions on two week day afternoons soon - so we will see if the kids are up to coming to that or not. My only concern is how hot it is going to get - today was steamy enough. We start at 1.30 and go through to 4 or so - damned hot time to be running round a field.