The 1000 Day Holiday

So theres a bit of suspension work required on the van (click here for pic).

So will get some quotes tomorrow and fingers crossed get him to drop the price by that much.

Figure he should be open to that since I havent bargained with him at all as yet.

I cant wait. Only 5 more days of work.

And should hear over the next couple of days if a new job opportunity is going to come to fruition. Its with a large european bank. Based in North Sydney - which will be a cool change.

Where’s timmy when you need someone to sing that cliff richard song.. we’re all going on a summer holiday.. ..

If youve seen me this weekend, you would know how excited I am. Ive found the perfect hippy van. Its a Ford Econovan Maxi. Long wheel base with pop top (ala camper van style) roof.

And as long as it passes the NRMA inspection tomorrow its all mine.

I cant wait to get away, and play for a month or 2. I’m not too concerned about whats going to happen with work, I’m sure it will all work out.

On another note ( see last post - written ~4am after countless Souza Tequilas. )
I have found some ‘OK’ tequila in sydney. They don’t have Agavero, which is upsetting but this was manageable.

Apparently there is a tequila bar here as well. The top price for 30ml being $260
Its probably a good thing I dont know where it is or what its called.

It was either one of the NZ crew or anthony robbins who said you cant win the lotto if you dont buy the ticket.

picked the winner, told someone who the winner was going to be. Didnt object to sharing of the odds, And thus winnings were shared. so who should the ‘winner’ be.

Answer in everyones head = One who ends up with ticket.

Confucious says: Man who cuts grass should pick up the clippings.
Irrelevant of who does what. You cant get annoyed by someone else picking up what you cut but dont collect.

Thank you for your time this morning it was a pleasure speaking with you
and a relief to finally find someone of your calibre! As discussed I have
attached the position description for…

Aww, do I feel special?

They had dug out my old Resume from when I was based in NZ 18 months ago!

Pity its based in Melbourne. Maybe they will consider having a team split between there & Sydney.

Still, theres another Sydney based job I should find out more about today.

My contract has been extended till 3 December. Which is cool. Gives me a bit more time to get organised and buy a van etc. I’m really looking foward to getting some serious time KiteSurfing.

With still no news on if my contract is getting extended, it will be an interesting day on Tuesday.

Its quite strange having only knowing whats going to happen for a couple of days, and no certainty after that.

After only a couple of 8km training runs the week before, I was a little aprehensive about how i would fare.

However, great experience running in such a large group, and very thankful the course was reasonably flat. Bumped into Mark mid race, which was a god send to have a pacer.

My time: 51:36
Mark McLean: 51:51
Susannah: 1:02:04
Una: 1:05:14
Hannah: 1:13:25

Photo of the team: pre race

The List:
Three Hats

Claude’s

MG Garage

Quay

Rockpool

Tetsuya’s

Two Hats

Aria

Banc

Bathers’ Pavilion

bel mondo

Bistro Moncur

The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay

Buon Ricordo

Celsius

Eleni’s

Forty One

Guillaume at Bennelong

Longrain

Lucio’s

Marque

Pier

Restaurant VII Sailors Thai

Salt

Sean’s Panaroma

One Hat

Alio

Aqua Dining

Aqua Luna

Becasse

Billy Kwong

Bistro Lulu

Cala Luna

Catalina Rose Bay

Certo Ristorante

Cottage Point Inn

Darling Mills

Elio

Fuel

Golden Century

Grappa

harbourkitchen&bar

Hugo’s

Il Piave

Jaspers

Kam Fook

Kam Fook, Chatswood

L’Unico

Milsons

The Mixing Pot

Neptune Palace

Ocean King House

Oh! Calcutta!

Otto

Pavilion on the Park

Pello

Prime

Restaurant Balzac

Ristorante Riva

Sailors Thai Canteen

Sea Treasure

Tables

Tabou

The Wharf

XO

Ying’s

Special categories

Best Chinese Ying’s

Best French Marque

Best Greek Eleni’s

Best Indian Oh! Calcutta!

Best Italian Buon Ricordo

Best Japanese Azuma

Best Seafood Pier

Best Steak Prime

Best Thai Sailors Thai

Best Bar Water Bar

Best Cafe Danks Street Depot

What they mean:
Three hats

The food surprises in its originality, delights in its technique and is delivered by professionals who know exactly what temperature the oven is set at to prepare the slow-cooked duck and what the mystery ingredient is that makes it taste so sexy. When you as much as glance at the wine list a waiter or (even better) a sommelier is suggesting not only a wine that’s drinking well now but one you can afford. The interior is probably going to be fabulous, but it doesn’t have to be.

Two hats

All of the above - just down a notch or two (in some cases, only a tiny notch). Professional service and seriously good flavours on the plate.

One hat

There is noticeable flair in the kitchen - good flavours and polished cooking techniques. Service is caring, if not always textbook perfect.

Unhatted

If it’s in the Good Food Guide, we’ve been and are happy to recommend it (and we’ve been to plenty that missed out).

Who got the hats? - smh.com.au