Smythville

Rainy Morning - New Brella Originally uploaded by EclipseAu While I was waiting for the bus this morning (which was late again) I seized the opportunity to snap a pic of my new umbrella. It was good to see some rain again as the land around our place was starting to get a bit brown and crunchy.

Waiting at platform 3 Originally uploaded by EclipseAu Each weekday morning, I jump on the same train at the same platform to take the same long (1hr), and most times cramped, journey to work. Whilst this may sound like a whinge (to be truthful the cramped part is) it is actually quite good to have this time out. During this time on the train, I get to listen to some music, surf the web a bit, do some blogging and just generally chillax. Then on the way home I do more of the same but I find this time is a great time to unwind from the sometimes stressful day at work. I used to really HATE this trip to work and back, with a slight change in attitude and perception I have come to realize the benefits of my twice daily chill out time.

Waiting on the train (indefinately) Originally uploaded by EclipseAu On the way to work this morning, as the train pulled into Oxley station it started playing up. We have been told that the train will be delayed about 15 min. Update: now we have been told that the train will be delayed indefinately. Update 2: Aparently the overhead lines are down at corinda and it is affecting all inbound and outbound serviced on the Ipswich line. Update 3: they have now told us that it will be unlikely that we will move anywhere until at least 9am

Dozey Eye Retina Scald Originally uploaded by EclipseAu On the way home from work, on the train tonight I occasioned to purloin a few lazy winks (40 to be exact). However, as one is wont to do when dozing on the train, you open a little sleepy peeper at the exact time the sun appears from behind some trees. Result = scorched retinas and a big yellow/white dot in my vision for I don't know how long.

Welcome to the family - Miley Originally uploaded by EclipseAu This is Miley. She is a cattle dog / border collie cross. 8 weeks old. We surprised the girls this morning with this little bundle of joy.

Awesome August Afternoom Originally uploaded by Pete Smyth - EclipseAu We are heading out to a friend's place this arvo, and I just had to let you all know how awesome this arvo is up here. Perfect Day

Last Minute Decision - Going to the Ekka Originally uploaded by EclipseAu On the way to TG's this morning, we decided to take the girls to the Ekka. We have never been on the last day before, but if we ever go again, it will be on the last day. The night entertainment was awesome, the girls thought that the best part of the night was the Chariot Racing.

Friday Night Dinner Originally uploaded by EclipseAu After work Friday night we went to Jets for tea where the girls spent  most of their time in the "Jets Cadets fun centre" and got their faces painted.

Our Ekka Wednesday Originally uploaded by  EclipseAu On Ekka Wednesday, we started the day off with a trip to see Nanna & Poppy, then off to Orion Shopping Centre (pictured) for some rides (jumping castle, Merry go round, slippery slide), then back to Booval to pick Mum up and an hour spent doing Sand painting before finally heading home.

New from Cottees "Gubblebum" Originally uploaded by EclipseAu You gotta love the marketing genius behind the new Cottees cordial campaign.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="What a champ"] [/caption] Well today was a major milestone in CB's young life. Today is the day she learned to ride her bike without the training wheels. It all started Saturday arvo, when we heard excited voices in the backyard the a loud clang ( as we found out layer, this was the sound of CB running JP's bike into the back fence). They both ran upstairs excitedly to tell us that CB was riding the bike by herself. After this, we went out the front to the footpath, after I removed the training wheels off her bike, for some practice. She was still not confident in her new found abilities and wouldn't listen to reason, she just wanted to ride and was getting upset that she couldn't just do it. As it was late in the afternoon I told her that she had made excellent progress today and I would take her down the park in the morning where she would be able to ride easily. First thing...

Kate Ceberano Mini Concert Originally uploaded by EclipseAu In the queen Street Mall at lunch today, what did I stumble across. A Nicabate Mini Concert with Jate Ceberano and Carl Risely (of Aussie Idol Fame). Kate was excellent, but Carl was only on to play the trumpet for one song in the half hour that I watched. Gr8 songs Kate, well done.

Happy Birthday to u Happy Birthday to u Happy Birthday Blo-og Happy Birthday to u Hip hip - Blog-ray The 31st of July was this blog's first birthday. Ahhh, I can remember way back when the blog got it's first comment. What a proud blog-rent I was that day. I remember telling everyone at work about it, showing them the pictures. *Sniff* Add to that the last post was post number 200. Wahoo !!!

What an awesome Sunday Originally uploaded by Pete Smyth - EclipseAu Today, saw us at the Sustainability Expo at the showgrounds in Ipswich. After having a bit of a look around, and stopping twice at the petting zoo, we headed outside to the Life Be in it games and jumping castle. After this we headed up to Queens Park for a picnic in the glorious warm sunshine. A most excellent adventure, Ted.

Saturday morning, I was up at a sparrows fart, to go with AA and the boys to Gamedude at Springwood to get the required parts to build "Dreven". After a few hours of building and software loading all was done, and looking resplendent in it's new home. Enjoy !!!!