Where Is Goldie?

Reflection on 2011

Golds — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:55:43 +0000

Well it’s been quite a year. A little tough at the start trying to get back into the swing of Melbourne after the “fantasy land” as I like to think of London. A definite change of pace but now I’ve … Continue reading →

The Injury!

Golds — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:47:23 +0000

Well to say it was a shock when the physio said “it’s not your calf it’s your achilles” is an understatement, but when the orthopaedic surgeon says you will be away from normal activity for 4 – 6 months is … Continue reading →

The Market Pub Website is LIVE!

Golds — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:41:56 +0000

The day has arrived Well done to my brother-in-law for getting The Market Pub‘s website up and running – it looks great, but don’t take my word for it – check it out! BTW – if you are thinking of … Continue reading →

Melbourne – Great Food and Wine

Golds — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:36:52 +0000

After a couple of months back we are starting to settle into Melbourne life. There is a definite change of pace from London, thankfully Richmond is right in the thick of it. I couldn’t imagine living further out in the … Continue reading →

The Sun is Shining on the Red Sea

Golds — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:21:03 +0000

A quick post while I have free Wi-Fi in the Mecure Hotel we are staying at in Dahab, Egypt which is on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba. View Larger Map We have been in relaxation mode – … Continue reading →

Welcome to Egypt

Golds — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:42:17 +0000

Right – they let us into Egypt… can’t believe how big Cairo is – 23 million people and it has grown so much that basically Giza and Cairo are now connected up… coming from the airport our driver says “if … Continue reading →

The Exodus Trip 2010 – Part 1

Golds — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:42:17 +0000

Katherine and I are well having just survived a 9 hour train journey into Budapest (Hungary) from Ljubljana (Slovenia). It was an early start for us both but it’s nice to arrive mid-afternoon with the sun still shining rather than … Continue reading →

Another Chelsea Win!

Golds — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:40:01 +0000

Chelsea 2 – Marseille 0 We didn’t get out of second gear and we still won. I reckon UEFA need to sort out this Champions League Group stage, because it’s really not a spectacle. Sure it’s nice to see your … Continue reading →

Packing and Monza F1 GP Weekend

Golds — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:53:15 +0000

Well the countdown has commenced. The shipping boxes arrived this morning and it’s all becoming more real. Under 8 weeks before finishing up work and then a two month holiday… no fixed address! Christmas in Adelaide then Melbourne in the … Continue reading →

The Amazing Race Is Over

Golds — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:45:45 +0000

The last ones to arrive…. In saying that, it’s not bad to have a weekend at home since, well, I can’t honestly remember! In the last little while we’ve seen places and had the most relaxing time-off too. Sailing the … Continue reading →