Winning Ticket
Seymour was the setting for the most recent cup in the Spring Carnival horse racing series. I travelled the 100km to this country town early on Sunday morning with Erin and Stephen. The day started off well, with Champagne in the rising sun. The local girls put on an impressive display of hats and frocks, in stark contrast to the largely casual dress of the men. Stephen and I felt good standing out in our sharp suits. I felt even better when my horse came in a winner!
My broadband connection at home is finally connected so hopefully I’ll be posting a bit more often than of late.
Room with a View
My new flat is really feeling like home now that I’ve stocked it with the essentials. I took this photo from my balcony last night but it needs a wider angle lens for the full effect. There aren’t actually any blinds on my windows but the omnipresent view far outweighs the lack of privacy.
Last Friday was a busy night, starting off in the cafe across the road from work, then on to meet Erin and Stephen in St Kilda where we were joined by Adrian and, finally, I rejoined the work crowd back in the city. Phew!
Read onLeaving Lennox
The apartment that I mentioned in my previous post is now mine. This photo is a view of my new home in the CBD from my old home, Lennox Street. The electricity’s not on yet, so I’m staying put tonight but tomorrow I’ll be bidding farewell to Lennox Street.
I’m not sure why I said the views aren’t very good from my new flat – it actually has a completely unobstructed view of the city from the balcony! I can’t wait to see it at night. Unfortunately, although the view improved on second viewing, the furniture didn’t. I can live with that though.
Oh, and I have a sofabed, so get your bookings in while there’s room :-)
Botanical Babies
Matt and Fred invited me over to Toorak Road today for a spot of lunch and a walk in the Botanic Gardens with their triplets, who are only three months old and cry a lot. They have a three-across pram that barely fits on the pavement and provokes some very surprised stares from passers by. Sometimes, Fred carries one of them in a sling whilst pushing the pram, making the entourage look like quads!
Travelling with a baby makes you instantly approachable by any woman, old person (especially old women!) or Japanese tourist; travelling with three babies increases your chances of being mobbed several times over!