Another day at work...

So what's been happening lately? Just been working. My work is making those annoying pop-up surveys. Some people who really hate us, and have nothing better to do, take the time to give us some feedback. And thank the lord that they do, because it is hilarious. Whenever I get to read these, I have no interest in why they like their SUV, but I love reading swear words.

<-- DanO's got about 10,000 emails in the inbox, no joke!

Weekend in Mendocino, Oct 7

<-- beautiful Anderson Valley Brewing co.
Us and Willie Wonker->

The weekend in Mendocino was sensational. We started in Mendocino, where they filmed "Murder she wrote". The following day, we wandered the cliffs, checked out Fort Bragg. They filmed "Overboard" here.

Drove through forest, dropped in on Anderson Brewing Co. Met some people at the bar, who persuaded Mr Willie Wonker himself to take us on a tour of the facility. The old copper vats are resplendently glimmering. Saw Fort Ross, an old Russian outpost where they sealed for a bit, until they almost wiped the seals out.

<-- Fort Ross

Oakland Raiders Oct 1, pt. 2

<-- this guys going nowhere
they're there already, uh oh -->

Both me and Mar
ie have have Raiders gear now, and it was a lot of fun, so we'll be back for more.


<-- a catch here is bad news for the men in black Raiders fans take it seriously. Don't argue with this man -->

American Football - the Oakland Raiders

<-- right, so first off you point at the bad guys.
2nd, get ready to throw. Handstand not req'd -->

On Sunday Oct 10, we went to see the greatest American football team in the world: the Oakland Raiders! These guys are working for the common man, unlike those yuppy SF 49'ers with their gold pants. They've only won two more games than us. We're the only team who hasn't won yet from 5 games, but struggling is our strength.

The game was sensational, and we did so well. We were up about 20 nil, but managed to put together enough misses to end up losing. I think we've got the most vocal supporters though, so we're bound to bounce back soon.
<-- Then you throw it, or pass it back.
Then catch it, and try out-run the other 20 dudes -->

Schug winery, Sonoma 30 Sept

Jim and kindly organised a day of grape picking, wine drinkin and a nice lunch. We picked about half a ton between 15 of us.

Critical mass ride 29 Sept

<-- thousands on Market
Going the wrong way up the bus ramp -->

I was a wee bit shaky at the start here, worried about stopping the traffic. But good news is, we had thousands of riders, so it was not an issue. The cars just had to stop, as we clogged up the streets trying to improve things for biking. Tourists snapped us, car drivers fumed, and cops tried to mediate. It was huge fun and a real buzz.

<-- whizzing down the Geary St tunnel

Honeymoon

<-- beach near Forster

our bird buddies -->

Then came the honeymoooon. First stop was some fine hospitality at Chap's. Then up to Tamworth, first stop Walcha, 2 nights on the beautiful beaches of Forster.

<-- a wallaby

fallen trees block the road requiring a large detour -->

Reception

<-- Charlie, Chris, Steve, Natalie

Olivetto's -->


The reception turned out fine too. Olivetto is a great place, the band was great, there was plenty of food, and the speeches went ok.


<-- Tony, and Evonne

Anna and Gab dancing -->

Outside the church

<-- Marie's family
My family -->

Here's a couple of snaps of the family right after the ceremony.

The ceremony 9.9.6

<-- signing her life away
wedding Belle and Tess -->

The ceremony went well. The priest was excellent, the flowers and the flower girls went fine, no missed words. Ceal almost forgot to go up for a reading, and Natalie and Melissa almost collapsed in hysterics at the pulpit mixing creation with Croatian.


<-- why do a bride and groom smile so much?

Getting ready ..

flower girls get ready -->

<-- waiting outside for 25mins


There were 2 bridesmaids, 2 sisters, 2 parents, one niece, 3 flowergirls getting ready in the hotel room. They lost the photographer getting to the church, and left the 3 flower girls and Ceal behind. Having no idea how to get there, she was a little late.

Gettin ready for the big one 9.9.6

<--Peter, me, Fil, Bill
Me, Bill, Andy -->

I started my day with a work out with Felicity. The fitness instructor wished me the best to the whole class. That's embarassing. I kicked back with the groomsmen, and Felicity and a couple of beers. Peter dropped some flowers in, then proved that expensive cameras don't guarantee you get great shots.

2 Sept 06, a trip home

<-- Andy and Anna at the domain car park
Lucia Mulley -->


Went back to home sweet home. Hung out with the nephews and nieces. Rob and Sohi have a new daughter. Andy had the week off work, so we went into town in the middle of the week to pick up grooms stuff.



<--Will, Tess & me

Belle and me -->