HAPPY FATHER's DAY!!! (in Australia)On Saturday night, Ray and I had a treat. We enjoyed an Australian Rules football game at Olympic Park, where they held the 2000 Olympics. Amway has season box tickets, so we had free drinks and food all evening, with great company. We were actually hanging out with the "big guys" from Amway. The new CEO of Australia/New Zealand was there, as well as the gentleman right below the CEO. The Sydney Swans played against the Malbourne Kangaroos in a single elimination match towards the finals. This game was a mix between hot potatoe and Am
erican football. Once Ray and I caught onto the rules of the game, it was very entertaining to watch. The men were out there tackling each other with no padding. According to the fans the injuries can get quite bloody
at times. We watched "Big, Bad Barry" literally take people out to win his chances at a "mark" (when the player catches the ball after it has been kicked by their teammate, they have a free kick to try and score between the four posts). If a player kicks the ball between the middle two posts, the team gets 6 points. If the ball misses and goes through the side posts, the team scrores 1 point. The Swans started out slow, but gave us some great entertainment in the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Sydney Swans won, 110-75.
erican football. Once Ray and I caught onto the rules of the game, it was very entertaining to watch. The men were out there tackling each other with no padding. According to the fans the injuries can get quite bloody
at times. We watched "Big, Bad Barry" literally take people out to win his chances at a "mark" (when the player catches the ball after it has been kicked by their teammate, they have a free kick to try and score between the four posts). If a player kicks the ball between the middle two posts, the team gets 6 points. If the ball misses and goes through the side posts, the team scrores 1 point. The Swans started out slow, but gave us some great entertainment in the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Sydney Swans won, 110-75. Today was Father's Day here in Australia. Ray and I were invited to a delicious BBQ at a woman's house who works for Amway's human resource department. There were five small dogs there, so Ray and I got our dog fix for awhile. The food was delicious! We had lamb, chicken, and sausage grilled on skewers, and some side salads. For dessert we had homemade cheesecake and an apple dessert, along with a fruit salad. The fruit here is very tasty! The green grapes are very sweet!
We have had one weekend now where Ray and I have sat back and relaxed, otherwise our weekends have been full of adventure and we are enjoying the people and the activities. Everyone is so kind and very welcoming.
I start my new job tomorrow. I am ready to see what I will be doing exactly, and will be anxious to have every day tasks that I can come in and just do without having to ask too many questions. In a few days I will be sure to write again and let you know how it is going, and what I'm doing!
Next weekend we have plans to go to Hunter Valley all day on Saturday. We are hoping to see some wild, Kangaroo, that are actually alive, finally.
2 comments:
It is so cool to see you enjoying your time there so much. It reminds us of when we were in Korea and Japan. One huge adventure! Mom and Dad
One of the birth mothers I heard speak at the conference this summer met her son who ended up being adopted by a family in Australia. He is a big Australian football star. His name is Peter Bell. I'm not sure if he's still playing or not. But if you google image him, you will see that he is quite attractive. (c; He is married and has 2 children. He has visited his birth mother and her husband in the US from time to time.
It sounds like you had fun at the game!! Cool!
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