Farewells.

Chris phoning family, happy to be leaving.

Andrew very happy, night before we leave

July 6^th 2012 and its both of our last days at work.  Excitement at 2pm when we know no work for a while and as we are both unhappy in our jobs at the moment it seems like its been a long time coming.  A bit disappointing for Andrew as he has been with his employer for over 15 years and there was no farewell function, not even a few beers put on.  With over 30 employees, you would think someone would have put on some sort of drinks, but no.  Christie is a bit different as she is only taking leave at the moment so not to perturbed that there was no proper goodbye at work.  We wonder about how people think these days……..

2pm and out of there finally.  Christie decided to have a small celebration for both of us so arranged tickets to see the movie “Ted” at Gold Class, a nice evening in comfy recliner seats, food and drinks brought in at specific times throughout the movie, was very relaxing and nice being spoilt.  Movie was funny although a bit crude.

Saturday 7^th July 2012, we had originally decided that this would be the day we started our trip north, but with a fair bit still to do we do have the time to putter about the Marina a few more days and sort other things out. Headed up to Mooloolaba to drop in to see Gay, Michelle and Pete and to let them know that we planned on being up there in the boat some time before the weekend – Weather permitting.

Chris cooking up a storm or two

  So 5 loads of washing was done, the boat was tidied, vacuumed and cleaned, a big food shop was done and then Christie made up a variety of meals to freeze including beef stroganoff, lemon chicken, cottage pie, chilli con carne, beef curry, chicken curry and a mixture of other meals. 

Our safety gear.

The boat is seeming a bit heavy sided but we think should be OK, well we hope so.  We have organised our safety equipment and placed it in easy reach – “ Just In Case” –  We have an EPIRB, life jackets, and grab bag packed with flares, whistle, water, mirror, torch, V sheet, flint, and suncream, hoping we don’t have to use it but as they say “ Better safe than sorry”.

We then pick up the sea calf from Alicia and Stephens, and drop the  trailer and 4wd back at Steve's place.  We still have furniture and vehicles stored in a 100km radius of peoples places, so seem to be driving from one end of the country side to the other.

 Friends Joel, Kerry and their kids came over for a look at boat the evening before we head off and out for fish and chips at Morgans seafood and a nice evening out for all.  We are excited.