Back online baby, 2012!

After many requests we are BACK and ready to share our experience in Australia!   It is January 2012 and much has happened. Sold our home, cars and personal effects and MOVE TO AUSTRALIA.  DAMN

We live in South Melbourne near Albert Park which is within walking distance of many fun activities.

Pictures below are of the beach at sunset, the farmers market we go to each weekend and a hike we went to on the Mornington Peninsula.

We will provide as many pics as possible as they tell the story much better then reading a bunch of BS.

Enjoy and please reply so we know who is listening!

Bill and Joy

Happy New Year from Australia!!!!

We would like to wish all family and friends in US and around the world (mike and lynne) happy new year!!!!  Joy's sister Maria was here with us for new year's and a drive along the GOR (Great Ocean Road) on New Year's weekend.  It was incredible.

Tomato plants are thriving and doing well, have had a few tomatos but saving them for Salsa!!  Had some pesto pizza's with our fresh basil we had grown on the patio!!!!    It is good to have Joy here with me so now the adventures really begin

Weather has been funny all summer, really hot then almost fall like weather the next day. 

I will be more frequent for updates on blog

We have pics from, HOliday on Hamilton Island, Great Ocean Road and various Melbourne pics

Enjoy

Bill and Joy

First month in Australia

I am almost a native now that i have hit my first month milestone in Australia.  It has really gone by FAST and looking forward to a fun spring like month of OCT, unlike The States where fall is clearly in control.  Finally feeling settled and have found our new apt home for the last part of our trip. Have found some great trails for biking and my fav so far is the beach road south of downtown which goes maybe as far as Mornington.  Feels like southern california but safer to ride on.

Finally settled on 2 bedroom apt in South bank area not far from where i am at now. If you GOOGLE the address 613/80 Clarendon Street, Southbank 3006 you can zoom in on apt and see the patio we will be throwing parties each weekend while we stay in Australia!!! We are also only 2 blocks to the bike path.  Southbank area is a great spot in Melbourne with lots of places to eat and great people watching.

I have a video to share from my ride along the beach rode south this weekend. Have yet to make contact with community garden in st kilda. I am getting an nasty itch for some tomatos and Joy made me was aware of how many she gave away in my absence.  YIKES.  Weather is just starting to warm up feels like early april.  Black socks and white shorts will be the attire i will introduce to the aussies, hope they don't kick me out when i bend over!!!!  is that a wildabeast? Got many birthday cards from family and shout out to all thanks.

Please mute sound as road noise is significant

Joy had her BIG FRIDA event this weekend and there were a number of very good articles i have posted here about the event.  It was a huge success and when i spoke with her she sounded beat but upbeat.

Check out the link for the Denver Post article Life Style Section.
Hey - who's shrine is this - please make a little sign if your displaying a shrine tonight w.your name.

www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_16209287
See you soon!
FridaJoy
720 224-2149.

Second month underway and looking to get some garden pics posted soon!!!

CHEERS and GOOD ON YA MATES!!

Bill

Busy Week of Travel to Both Perth and Sydney

Finally made it to Perth, but did not dip my toe in the Indian Ocean yet.  Pic of Bill, Jane, Eric, Paul and Barb as we enjoy a great dinner and good conversation on Monday evening.  Paul along with his supervisor team are overseeing our Perth WP delivery.   GOOD LUCK to all of you!

 

Also went to Sydney from Perth to meet Sensis Lead Team with Stephen, so a busy week flying via QANTAS airlines.  Yes they service full service meals on most flights DAMN !!

Rode both days on weekend with a video clip along the YARRA river showing a cool bike paths right on the river.  NOW that is commitment to bike paths!!!  While many of the trails were under construction and detours were in order the paths are quite nice and well maintained.   Skyped with Jeni and Greg, John B, Joy B and Dave Kittle.   Love Skype.  

Also found a route that MIGHT take me close to work so i will research riding bike to work.  I even saw a public veladrom for riding your bike.   Missing my wifey but I know Frida is keeping her busy.  Thanks for the comments and posting.   enjoy the post

Video is along Yarra River bike trail east of downtown Melbourne and the CBD.   Enjoy!!!!

Bill

Team in Melbourne

A few pictures of some of the team members in our Clayton (suburb of Melbourne) office

Michelle, Kristal, Jody, Geoff and Stephen. There are others but many on  holiday currently.

Off to Perth and Sydney

Headed to Perth, WA and Sydney NSW for work this week.   Perth is located on the Indian Ocean so i am hoping to put my toe in the water where few can say they have.  A pic of Aussie coins, my typhoid vaccine (in case we go island countries like Bali), Mr Bill as well as a stowaway from CO.

A goathead thorn was in my Tire and the inspection missed it. The bike shop guy said this was a big deal as they have a containment policy to keep things like this from getting into country and spreading. 

Rode both days on bike paths and other then riding on the wrong side of path it was great.  Been cool and cloudy here but i have gear to help with that

I will take some video camera on bike next ride.

Pictures of Stephen, Geoff, Michelle, Kristal and Jody in Clayton Office also posted

Cheers

First Week in Australia

Finally got myself to sit down and get this blog set up.  Here i am in Australia again for 10 months.  Flight over was ok, dragged my bike along with me and looked like some refuge moving in the country dragging my worldly possesions along behind me! 

First week was good settling in with Stephen and his team.  Many thanks to all who have made me feel welcomed upon my return visit. 

Purpose of this blog has a few objectives. 

A.  To Share Our experience (Joy and I) while in Australia through pictures and this blog.
B.  To kee p in touch with my team and family while here
C.  To have some fun as well

Please sign up and share feedback as well while following Joy and I while here.  Joy will follow in a few months and looking forward to having her join me.

Only 39 more weeks to go! It will go fast and I look forward to our many work and fun experiences.