While nothing terribly exciting happens during the week (unless you count after-sales service for boats exciting, which I don't), I did have a very good weekend last week. Unfortunately, my camera batteries were dead, so none of the action was documented.
On Saturday, Amy and I went to Burswood, which is a resort, casino, mini Las Vegas strip just south of the Margaret River. We went for what I like to call "extremely low stakes gambling," and Oktoberfest at one of the pubs in the resort. Unfortunately, Oktoberfest was dead in the middle of the afternoon, but the food was good. After promptly losing $40 (my limit) at the $2.50 bet roulette table, we headed to Ikea to buy some things for Amy's house.
That night, we headed to the Paddo, a pub in Mt. Hawthorne, for Amy's birthday celebration. We had a very good time, and even found a stag party with an open bar, so the beers were free! My favorite kind of beer is free beer!
After leaving the Paddo, I headed to another birthday party for my friend Ryan at his house. As I got there a little late, everyone was feeling really good by the time I got there. Amy met up with Taryn and I at Ryan's and we ended up staying over at her house.
Sunday afternoon, I went over to Darryl and Brenda's and swam and played Rock Band. I killed the vocals on "Say It Ain't So"!
Tuesday, I came home from work to some very exciting news. Amy's parents, who live in a house with AMAZING ocean views, were leaving for Melbourne the next day, and were wondering if I would like to house-sit and watch the two cats, both 17, and the dog, 14. The house is beautiful, and the animals are awesome (I'll post some photos later), but the best part is that they have also entrusted me with their Saab convertible. Yes, that's right, I've been driving myself around Perth! Driving on the "wrong" side of the road isn't as scary as you would think, and I've only turned onto the wrong side once. It does feel really good to be able to hop in the car and go, I have to admit. I may need to rethink my whole, "I don't need a car" stance. I don't need one, but I think I might want one now!
I've got another jam packed weekend ahead! Amy's husbad is home from his job working on the oil rigs, so he has requested a "spa party" (a spa is a jacuzzi) at Amy's parents house. So....that should be fun. Tomorrow Darryl and Brenda are moving to their new house, so all hands will be on deck to help. Sunday is looking a bit lazy, and for that, I'm excited.
Next Tuesday is the Melbourne Cup. For those of you who don't know, the entire country stops (literally) to watch Australia's Kentucky Derby. Even at work, we will have a luncheon with chicken, salad, rolls and champagne. Yes, champagne at work. Not something that happens very often in the States. I'll be sure to take some photos and post them.
That's all for now!
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