I was worried that the jet lag and come down from my 2 week high would be hard. And maybe it will be. But so far? So good. It's been SO good to be home. To feel cool wind blasting my cheeks and the fire warming my toes...in socks! To have little people tell me that they "luff me" and to "not go away … [Read more...]
Checking out. Picking up. Dropping off.
August 5, 2012 by 67 Comments
I can't try and explain what these past two weeks have been for me. I have had the most amazing time, better than I even thought it could be. I've soaked up every minute, lived and breathed in every second and created memories that I know will flash before my eyes when I die. I've laughed until I … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {S2 Episode 2}
August 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
This week My evil twin Col and Neighbour talk Olympic tears, new manhood, being old, baby souvenirs and when being a Show Pony becomes too much.Since when did I agree to get sledged on my own blog?! Next week I will be back...with LOTS to talk about. … [Read more...]
Business time
August 4, 2012 by 11 Comments
Well we are here in a sea of poly cotton viscose blends and screaming American women with bags filled with "swag". It's been quite overwhelming, what with all that viscose and screaming, and learning - so much learning! It's certainly a change of scene and pace from our last week.The sessions have … [Read more...]
Ladies Lunch: Balthazar
August 3, 2012 by 15 Comments
Of all the places that people recommended to me to go when we were here the one place that was consistently on ALL of the lists was Balthazar. Luckily it was on many other people's lists too so when we decided to get together for a ladies lunch in NYC on a Thursday afternoon we decided on Balthazar. … [Read more...]
The Burger Joint
August 3, 2012 by 26 Comments
I have eaten some pretty amazing food this trip - been to some great bars and restaurants and fast food places but tonight I think I had my favourite meal of the whole trip - The Burger Joint. Eden and her man Dave took Mrs W and I out to a little hidden gem not far from or hotel. You head to … [Read more...]
No apologies for my love of Anthropologie
August 2, 2012 by 17 Comments
I think it was when I first moved to the country that I discovered Anthropologie. I saw something sweet in a magazine from them, went online and BAM! Inlove.com.au/hard I would often find myself up early with a small child watching Dora trawling their website and filling my "basket" with as many … [Read more...]
Chelsea in the afternoon
August 2, 2012 by 22 Comments
I made myself feel better this afternoon by going into GAP and purchasing a new pair of neon orange jeans this afternoon. And a shirt with elephant prints on it. And a scarf, but that's a different story. We headed out to Chelsea Market this afternoon to sooth my Mid town woes with some time in … [Read more...]
Busy town
August 2, 2012 by 9 Comments
It's been a funny kind of a day here - a little dark and stormy and wet. We left the apartment this morning which we were both very sad to do and arrived at our new digs for the next few nights. We are right in the thick of things up here, which is great, but I miss our little place and our little … [Read more...]
Sweet little home {away from} home
August 1, 2012 by 19 Comments
This morning we are checking out of our wonderful little apartment that we have called home for the past week. It's with a heavy heart that we are leaving it for what will be a smaller and most likely shabby and dated hotel room where the conference is being held.I was quite nervous about booking … [Read more...]
Tuesday night has never been so good
August 1, 2012 by 23 Comments
Last Tuesday night I was at Mrs Woog's place getting ready to leave for our trip. Next Tuesday night I will be home, with my beautiful family, in the freezing cold sitting next to the fire drinking a wine. Tonight? Well, tonight I was in New York.And what better to do than go out to a fabulous … [Read more...]
Feeding the soul and the stomach
July 31, 2012 by 23 Comments
It's a lovely summers day here today - overcast with a lovely breeze, warm but not too hot. It's just New York. In the summer time. And I like it very much. First stop of the day was to the Upper West Side to Zabar's a New York institution. Mrs Woog knew that I would love it, and love it I did. A … [Read more...]
In the Evening
July 31, 2012 by 21 Comments
Mid mornings to late(ish) afternoons are our peaks here. We are up and out that door exploring while most of you are all sleeping and then we come home and trot out a blog post. It's like our homework and we giggle to ourselves as we tap tappity tap out our posts and then file them with a "IT'S UP" … [Read more...]
Maintenance Monday
July 30, 2012 by 28 Comments
What better to do on a Monday morning OTHER than doing the School run and clean the house? Oh, let me see. A run in my fancy new Nikes down the Hudson River as the city woke up. A mani/pedi, an eyebrow wax, some shopping and lunch In NY? Alrighty then!I named today "Maintenance Monday" and first … [Read more...]
This place
July 30, 2012 by 22 Comments
So. Here's the thing. I'm in LOVE with this town. And I know earlier in the day I said that I wanted to Live in Brooklyn Heights. That was BEFORE I went to the upper west side. THIS is where I want to live.One of the readers of BabyMac, let's call her Trish, cause that's her name, invited us to … [Read more...]
Sunday
July 29, 2012 by 25 Comments
Last night for a refreshing change, we were in bed early and not blind drunk which meant that we were fresh as Daisies this morning for our Sunday morning trip over to Brooklyn. Because we are ladies, and clearly think we are far fancier than we actually are, we called Percy the driver to come and … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {S2 Episode 1}
July 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
After last season's CLIFFHANGER Over the Back Fence is BACK for Season 2! But are things the same as they were before...?With Baby-Mac upping her show pony factor in New York someone has to step in to the breach. Is this stranger the same stranger killing Wombats? He can't be all bad - neighbour is … [Read more...]
An afternoon walk
July 29, 2012 by 16 Comments
It was a dark and stormy afternoon here so we headed up to the Guggenheim Museum for some culture and indoor activities. This place is another one that has been on my top 5 must do's in NY as I have always been so impressed by the architecture of the building not to mention all the delights … [Read more...]
Two Englishmen in New York
July 28, 2012 by 29 Comments
The thing I love most about travelling is that you are completely out of your comfort zone. Everything is different - the money, the cost of things, the people, culture, shops and restaurants. Slowly but surely you suddenly recognise streets and start to know your way around, you get more confident … [Read more...]
Bucket list check off
July 27, 2012 by 23 Comments
This morning the only place that I walked to was to the fridge, to get water, because I was hung like some kind of dog. American hangovers are NASTY. Mrs W and I had a night on the town, up on the fancy upper east side at a fabulous bar and then an amazingly good meat restaurant but the combo of … [Read more...]
