Bryon Bay

1 April 2011

A group of my friends had planned a weekend away in Byron Bay.

I needed a bit of time out, so I joined them for the night.


They were staying in a lovely 15 bed home, close to the bars and beach in Byron.

On Saturday avo we all just hung around the house and then went to Cheeky Monkeys that night.

Was good fun and nice to get away.

At Cheeky Monkeys

Myself, Trish and Paul

From back

Carolyn, Vivian, Damo, Kelle, Trish, Andy, Brett, Hilton, Me, Paul, Amber and Jody

Trev's Water Sports

12 March 2011

Today I headed out with a group of friends to "Trev's Water Sports"

$20.00 for two hours and we got to try stand up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking and water boat peddling.

It was great fun and stand up paddle boarding is something I have always wanted to try.

Stand up paddle boarding

Water boat peddle things
Kayaking

The Group!

Brigid's Farewell

5 March 2011

Brigid is a friend of ours who has a really awesome job!

She manages a house in the Caribbean! She used to do it alone and now she job shares with her mum. She goes for three months and then comes back for three months.

Brigid lives in the apartments above The Grand so perfect location for a few drinks at her house and then down to the Grand for some dancing.

Brigid also used to work on super yachts, she said she would be able to help me out if I decide that I want to do that in the future ... woo hoo!

Me, Kelle, Amanda and Brigid

Kelle and I

You will recall from a few posts again that my "friend" called me 32!! There was a labelling machine at the party and he made this label for me :)

Story Bridge Climb

26 February 2011

Today was the day of the R U UP 4 IT! Story Bridge Climb

From base headquarters at Kangaroo Point you make your way via a suspended walkway within the approach spans of the bridge to the halfway house. Your climb leader will enlighten you with extraordinary facts about the history and heritage of Brisbane and it’s iconic Story Bridge.

The route then ascends through the road level on to the anchor arm on the eastern side of the bridge. Here the incline is at its greatest as you make your way to the viewing platform approximately 80 metres above sea level. It’s from here that you will first experience the awe-inspiring 360 degree view of Brisbane, its river and surrounding mountain ranges.

From the eastern summit the route gradually descends along the eastern cantilever arm towards the central platform.

The central platform allows you to traverse the width of the bridge above the six lanes of traffic. Once on the western cantilever arm, climbers begin the gradual ascent to the western side, or city side of the viewing platform for another opportunity to take in the panorama.

The route continues down the western anchor arm of the bridge back through the road deck to the halfway house.

You then leave the halfway house and make your way south via the suspended walkway to base headquarters.

Upon getting to the place where we were to meet to climb we had to go through rigorous training and searches to make sure we didn't have anything on us that could be dangerous or could fall. They even had a metal detector!

We did a twilight climb so were able to see the views from the day and the night.

Was a fun climb and only a little bit tiring.

Glow Worms

19 February 2011

Today I headed out to see the Glow Worms at Mt Tamborine with my girly group.

The glow worm caves are in Cedar Creek and were artificially made in 2004

Cave construction took fourteen months finishing in mid 2004. We introduced our first 100 glow-worms,Arachnocampa flava, into the cave in February 2005. Once this colony established we opened our doors to the public on the 1st March, 2006.

Did you know after glow worms hatch from their cocoon things they don't have any mouths, therefore as an adult form they don't live for very long.

The girls who went

Outside the caves

Some fun pictures

After the caves we decided to head a bit more into town to have some lunch and go cheese, beer, wine, chocolate and liquor tasting.

How big is this chip!!

See more pictures here

I wish I was a glow worm,
A glow worm's never glum.
'Cos how can you be grumpy
When the sun shines out your bum!

Sara's 25th Birthday Party

12 February 2011

It was Sara's 25th birthday this month and so she had a "no frills" birthday party in the back yard to celebrate.

She had loads of friends around, bbq, fire and a pinata which was filled with glitter.

It was a fun night, had by all.

I ended up leaving the party and heading to the Grand for some drinks with friends. My night wasn't so fun!! I had a cockroach crawl up my arm and a so called "friend" call me 32!!!!! 32!!!!! Do I look 32!!!!! to you!!!!

Courtney and I before the party got too crazy! Has anyone seen my pink glasses??

Birthday cake shot!

Sara and I

The Pinata

Post pinata glitter!

Courtney and Sara

The Partay!!!

Birthday girl having an awesome time!

Actual birthday - 16 February 2011

More pictures HERE

Lazy

Hi All

For this last year I have been somewhat lazy and not doing anything particularity exciting, so instead of writing blogs I might just adopt the easier approach of just posting some pictures and writing a few words about them.

Toni xo

Seaworld Adventures

5 February 2011

Some pictures from my trip to Seaworld

80's Party at Pat's

29 January 2011

It was finally time for Pat's 80's party.

I had my costume all ready and was rearing to go!

Can you guess who I am?

I was impressed with all the effort people put into their costumes!

This is one of the funnest parties I have ever been to!

There was dress ups, a bar, singstar, swimming and sparing.

I think I finally got to bed around 6am!!!

Thanks Pat

Awesome party.

More pictures here

Rockclimbing and Night at the Grand

11 January 2011

Today I headed up to Brisbane with a friend to go Rockclimbing. At Kangaroo point you can just grab your rockclimbing gear and have a go yourself.

My lovely friend Richard was experienced in rock climbing and gave us all a go.

I only managed to get one abseil in before it got dark and as this area was heavily affected by the floods the lights weren't working

Murky flood waters in Brisbane

Me having a go at abseiling with Richard on careful watch

After abseiling it was time to hit The Grand to catch up with the others for few drinks!!

Kelle and I

Jager bombs all lined up and ready to go

Races

15 January 2011

Today we decided to head to the races for some fun in the sun and to "frock" up.

Upon trying to get into the gate, I was accosted by the security guard and made to wear an "age" bracelet for the whole day to say I was over 18. However, the people at the bar didn't believe me or my "age" bracelet and made me show my ID again!

We had a fun day at the races, I even won some money by accident.

As a group, we won some money on the horses.. We ended up at Amber's with drinks and pizza's before heading to Broadbeach for some dancing.

Great day!

Successing out winners with Hilton

Sharon and I

Winning ticket and age bracelet!

Making a paper hat

For some random guys we met

Jager baby!!

Trish and I

More pictures here

New Years 2010 / 2011

31 December 2010

This year I had heaps of lovely new friends to spend New Years with.

We all headed to Amber's for BBQ and drinks before heading out to Liar's bar to see out the New year.

Robertt, Kelle and Amber

Kelle, Paul, Amber, Robertt, Trish, Pat, Toni and Alex

Group pic before heading into Broadbeach

Me, Sylvia and Alex (Toilet stop on the way!)

Richard, Pat and myself

Sharon, myself and Tracey

More pictures here