Bec’s Graduation Trip 2017

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2. mai 2017
Bec’s Graduation Trip 2017 Walkabout AUS
On our way
3. mai 2017, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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On our way.
3. mai 2017, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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Singapore Lounge - Brisbane
3. mai 2017, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 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 passports weren't recognised and said our names didn't match the booking.
So after reverting to the normal manual system speaking with a human, all things were resolved.Les mer
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Boarded and ready for Departure
3. mai 2017, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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Flight mode time
3. mai 2017, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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Finally in LA 30 minutes late
3. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 been changed to an earlier flight unbeknownst to us.
So arrived 7:20am, through customs and immigration, collect and re check bags, across from Terminal 1 to terminal 5 and boarding New York flight at 8:14am.
What a mammoth effort. LOLLes mer
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On the road to Youngstown.
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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A la garla restaurant
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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 of Baconator, and Sue went for the Taco Salad (photo)
Just a couple of hours to go now and we'll see our little girl.Les mer
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Just a Medium
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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
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Nice Wheels
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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 thing about driving one of these around the US on the highways, is that these are what the Highway Patrol guys drive, so every time we come up behind other cars, they slow down, bit of a pain in the backside actually, but pretty cool.Les mer
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Cruising
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Cruising along I80 east to west at 80mph.
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Finally arrived
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 before heading off for dinner somewhere. Maybe even have dinner here.Les mer
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In the Pour House
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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Youngstown State
4. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Wow, spotted this amazing backlit Coors display light. Gotta try and buy one.
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Preparation
5. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌫 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 and Bec at the Pour House Bar & Grill.Les mer
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The ULTIMATE SACRILEDGE
5. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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Friday Night Setup
5. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 college athletes and the hours combined that has gone into their training, competition and Study is amazing. More of that tomorrow.Les mer
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Graduation Morning
6. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 off now to do the final shopping and final preparations of the venue sorted and will be back for a shower cleanup and spruce up and then off to the university for the ceremony. So looking forward to it.Les mer
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Graduation Ceremony Class of 2017
6. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 of importance of the students achievements like nothing I've ever seen before.
This year was the 2nd largest graduating class in over 100 years, over 2,400 students graduated across all disciplines, along with many doctorates and Masters acknowledgements.
I was so excited and had my camera ready to film Bec crossing the stage to receive her degree, and it was stunning to see, proudest moment of my life. Then I totally screwed up.
When I thought I had completed the filming, after her shaking hands with the College President, I realised something that completely gutted me, the camera was in photo mode, not video mode.
The single most important moment in my life, never to happen again, and I screwed up big time. Took me a little time to get over it, if I ever do completely.Les mer
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Grad Party for the girls
6. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 and Gerry.
They produced such an amazing feast that was stunning and with the music, the usual speeches, and of course the little toasting that went on about the girls it was a fantastic evening.
Bec and Shannon connected in year 1 of college and have become inseparable. Never have I seen friends connected so strongly that everyone had noticed and commented on the strength these two girls possess, and when they unite there is nothing on this planet that will stand in their way.
Beware anyone that hurts either girl, as the other will literally tear them apart.Les mer
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Walking Poland Forest
7. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 the carpet of bluebells that covers the area, but unfortunately we missed the flowering season by just a week or so.
Anyway enjoyed the walk with some great bush scenery.Les mer
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Drinks at the Back Yard
7. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 few Guinness there and the innkeeper provided a couple of free YSU beer steins. Fantastic day and then we all headed back to Brad's for a fantastic slow cooked beef pot roast. Amazing, the meat just fell apart and melted in our mouths. We topped off with a Sara Lee Apple pie and Ice cream. Great end to a top day.Les mer
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Day with Bec
8. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 & Daughter time.Les mer
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Damn Computers
8. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ 🌫 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 cleaned out, Damn.Les mer
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Thanos for a late Brunch
9. mai 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 coffee and ready to start our day.Les mer
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