On our way
3 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On our way.
3 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Well after a few hectic days we are on our way to the airport. Only a short trip this time for a most important event. Looking forward seeing Bec and catching up with friends.
Singapore Lounge - Brisbane
3 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Well after finally getting through the Virgin checkin debacle we finally made the lounge. The poor ladies at the checkin had a ton of problems with the new automated login system and our passportsLeia mais
Boarded and ready for Departure
3 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After breakfast in the lounge we made our way down to the boarding gate and thanks to our Gold standing boarded immediately.
Now seated and pushing away.
Flight mode time
3 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Ok, so looks like a late departure. Funny that, the plane has been here for 3 hours but can't take off on time. LOL
So into flight mode and next stop LA.
Finally in LA 30 minutes late
3 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I always wonder why a first flight of the day leaves 25 minutes late even though the plane has sat on the Tarmac for 3 hours.
This meant arriving 30 min late in LA, then to find out flight had beenLeia mais
On the road to Youngstown.
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
After a much needed meal, shower & good nights sleep we are on the final leg of our trip to Youngstown. Can't wait to see our girl.
A la garla restaurant
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Somewhere along the I80 Westbound, a place call Du Bois, it was time for a feed and bathroom break. Definitely one of the best fast burgers around, Wendy's was our lunch stop. I had the son ofLeia mais
Just a Medium
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Well I only ordered the medium drink with my meal, heaven forbid what the Large size would look like, let alone the Mega. LOL
Nice Wheels
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
This is a pretty cruisy set of wheels. The Chrysler Charger drives real nice and has some serious get up and go. Wouldn't mind me one these back home, pretty snappy looking.
The most incredible thingLeia mais
Cruising
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Cruising along I80 east to west at 80mph.
Finally arrived
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
So we made it to Youngstown. So good to catch up and see our girl again. Met Bec at her apartment and head off to the Magic Tree in Boardman for a drink. Will catch up with some others here beforeLeia mais
In the Pour House
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Well what does a bloke do in Boardman, Ohio when the women leave him abandoned whilst they go do their nails at the nail store. A bar of course, headed off to the Pour House for a Guinness.
Youngstown State
4 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Wow, spotted this amazing backlit Coors display light. Gotta try and buy one.
Preparation
5 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌫 13 °C
Today is just spent doing a lot of running around getting things ready for graduation ceremony tomorrow.
Had a great night last night catching up with American friends and dinner finally with Tom andLeia mais
The ULTIMATE SACRILEDGE
5 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Found this tremendous little bar in the middle of nowhere that served Guinness. Unfortunately look at the glass they served it in. Has to be the ultimate definition of sacrilege. Check the photo.
Friday Night Setup
5 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Just setting up the venue for tomorrow's graduation party. It's Friday evening here and tomorrow night is the girls big day. 5 years of hard work and dedication.
Both Bec and Shannon were collegeLeia mais
Graduation Morning
6 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Well it's that time, graduation day, after five years of hard work. Did not have a very good night sleep, got a couple of hours then woke up early a.m. and could not get back to sleep. So heading offLeia mais
Graduation Ceremony Class of 2017
6 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
What a beautiful day, not weather wise, but a great day anyway. Seeing these College graduation festivities is just amazing. The formality, the pomp and ceremony just seemed to place a level ofLeia mais
Grad Party for the girls
6 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Once grad was over we moved on to the clubhouse venue for the grad party. This was a combined event for both Bec and Shannon and we are so grateful for the efforts of Shannons parents Jeannie andLeia mais
Walking Poland Forest
7 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
There are some beautiful places in the Youngstown area. Just south of Youngstown is a place called Poland, est. 1805.
We found this great bush walk through the forest. Someone tipped us off about theLeia mais
Drinks at the Back Yard
7 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After our great stroll through the forest we met with Bec & Tom at the Back Yard Inn to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers game on the screens. Walked in and guess who was there, our host Brad.
Had a fewLeia mais
Day with Bec
8 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Spent the day with Bec sorting through clothes and cleaning her room. We had some help from the resident puppy. Filled a suitcase of clothes and a bag of shoes to go to the op shop. Nice to have Mum &Leia mais
Damn Computers
8 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌫 2 °C
Well, while Sue was helping Bec to sort out her room, I decided to take an hour or so to clean up my emails on my laptop, alas when I opened it discovered 40,000 emails.
12 hours later it was cleanedLeia mais
Thanos for a late Brunch
9 de maio de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After a late night and a good sleep in we headed off to a highly recommended diner in Canfield. Scrumptious eggs and bacon American style with French toast and maple syrup.
A couple of cups of coffeeLeia mais