life is a mix up

August 9: It was a lazy Sunday afternoon with my bros - backyard cricket, a new puppy and chewing the fat.

Here we are at my brother Kris' house. My brother Steven is pictured with Kris' new puppy, Mambo (fyi Steven is Noah's Dad).

Some randoms at The Beat last night told me that my brothers are the biggest names in our home town (it's a long, odd, very random story). I had no idea I was related to celebrities - pfft!

August 8: Fun, fun, fun! We had our goodbye party at The Beat (the best gay bar in Bris Vegas), following pre-drinks at Marie and King Luka's apartment.

I don't know what to say really, it was an awesome night but it was sad to say goodbye to our peeps - even though many of them told us we suck (for leaving, I assume). I'll let the photos speak for themselves I think.

(click on this collage of drunken images to enlarge)

August 7: Here is Zanne and I following my "goodbye" work drinks.

Today was supposed to be my last day of work however my replacement has had some family issues and needs a week off. As a favour to my co-ordinator I agreed to another week of work.

I'm very fond of my co-ordinator so I'm happy to help, but I admit I'm pouting a little on the inside - I was really excited about finishing work. Not to worry.

Shan

small and wise

August 6: Today my workplace threw me a "goodbye morning tea". There was catering, speeches and gifts. It was all very unexpected, especially considering I've only worked here for 6 months! My bosses gave me a scarf and a brooch. My workmates had a collection and gave me the cash in Canadian dollars - score!

It was a lovely morning, I felt very lucky.

August 5: Today was Zanne's last day at work. We celebrated in fabulous style at Ric's.

Note Zanne's use of her bargain tissues in the top right photograph - read about the bargain tissues here. Also note the lovely couple in the bottom right photograph - we met them at some point during the night. They were cool, so we invited them to stay with us in Vancouver.

Shan

the continuing story of bungalow bill

August 4: Two for One Tuesdays at Gerties.

Tonight we had dinner with our friends Erika & Nick and Cassie & Milena.

Erika & Nick aren't able to attend our goodbye parties but they couldn't escape having dinner with us mwa-ha!

August 3: I babysat our nephew Noah today. Here he is making his phone calls... He dials then walks around the house while chatting. Occasionally he leans against the wall (or the microwave as pictured here) while he attends to his very important business of "babblebabblebabblebabble"

Shan