So this is the view from my new office on the 33rd floor of Waterfront place. I obviously don't face this way while sitting at my desk, but its pretty good for those meditative moments. Or when ye just have to shut the door and close oneself down for a while. Or do back exercises on the floor. Sunny Brisbane outside and the sparkling Brisbane river winding its way around the CBD. The Storey Bridge in the distance there is Brissie's answer to Sydney's Harbour Bridge. Not quite. Not quite. Lets not talk about the glass panels that have fallen out of this building.
And to put it all in perspective as to where I am
, the 33rd floor is 3 from the top. The tallest building in this pic was actually designed by Alissa's Dad. And he has another 2 big ones under construction at present which will top that. In fact, I think there are 4 more big high rises on the way which will change the complexion of that skyline completely within the next 2 years.Its been a while since I've updated this. Too long of course but man have we been busy. I could say not an awful lots been happening, but that would not be true. we, and in particular Aibhe, got very used to Mum and Dad (nana and dom) being here for almost the entire month of August. It was all very easy and comfortable and hopefully will result in many more visits. The pictures down below give some idea of the time and in the little trip to palm cove just north of Cairns.
To be fair, it was pretty bloody cold this winter, many of the locals have said as much. I reckon it was more that it seemed to last a while longer than usual as opposed to it being intensely cold. Pretty amazing how quickly the temperature rises to summer levels though. 30 degrees a couple of days ago and the pool is back in use immediately thanks to the solar heating I got put in back in May. Have to say, was rather looking forward to summer kicking in again. Really love it.
As for the kids, well, Emma is pretty much porking up to the size of her big sister after what seemed like a normal size child first few months. We again have a top percentile baby in both weight and height. Bless her roly poly thighs. Still smiling though - and as I may have said, is a lot less sparing with her happy face than Aibhe was at her age - we had to work hard for them with our eldest.
The day is fast approaching for Aibhe to have her tonsils whipped out. After what was probably her longest illness free period since she first got sick, she came down with yet another dose of tonsillitis so if there was a shred of doubt in our minds about this decision, its gone now. Dreading the whole operation time of course, but by all accounts, she will forget pretty quickly and we will not regret doing it.
Its really not that long now till we're freezing our n&ts off in the recession hit old sod. Wonder how the Gen Y brigade will handle not being able to ask for anything they want and get it. Genuinely hope its not a very long spell. It's hit here a bit too, but so far nothing like the severity of what seems to be going on back home. I do get to read the Times over here on the web so it is interesting to see who is blaming what, but all over the world there are fingers wagging with useless 'I told you so's' regarding the whole housing bubble. Ahh Bertie. You got out in time and left old Biffo to wade through the mud.
If there is a silver lining, will the Guinness be any cheaper when we get home?
