When you buy a new ironing board cover and you haven't checked length, 'cause who would have thought that they aren't the same……..yeah, me.
So improvise! Had some fabric in the stash, cut out a whole new one for later and added a new piece to the bought one to make it fit!
Now I can get back to the task at hand which is ironing clothes and making them fit into the very small closet.
Kat xo
So here we sit in our awesome red chairs, pondering tomorrow’s moving of stuff, hanging of pictures and shelves to be fixing.
The house sit came to an end on Saturday as we said goodbye to Joe and began the next phase of the adventure.
So it has been an industrious and busy unpack, culling some things and freaking out over electrical appliances not working. Thanks Google, we fixed the tv!! Oh and a new cable helped also! 😂😂
We have stripped the auction chairs and re-oiled them and gave them new feet. We now just need a table to work with them.
I’ve given a large pot and umbrella stand (previous target plate and mannequin stand!) a revamp in Satin Lagoon, a new South Western feel with the terra-cotta.
We have created a gallery wall and hung the hat racks in the spare bedroom which is almost tidy enough for a bed now.
We’ve installed a bin drawer, glass/grocery shelves and put together a shelf cabinet for the wardrobe and more. I am the flat-pack queen! Might get a job doing this!
Jack’s organised the shed, put together the BBQ or grill, mounted a tv on the wall and drilled and screwed where things needed to go. It has certainly made it interesting with a number of walls being concrete.
We have done a shoot or two and I neglected to put up the one from couple of weeks ago. Had a blast!
Had a day out with the girls to Eumundi Markets through last week. Sensational day!
Hope you’ve been busy and productive!
Stay chilled and carry on!
Kat xo
In the hustle and bustle of moving and re-establishing, waiting for my machines, fabrics and more, I’ve been scouring the job sites and many agencies with no such luck so far.
They all want experience in this that and the other but I have so much to give and could do them and more!
Here’s my job request ad! Maybe this will spark some interest!
I need some work, I’ll do anything,
All you need do, is give me a ring.
I just need a chance,
Here I thank you in advance.
Tomorrow is not a given
So for 4 years I’ve been livin’.
Nows my chance to prove to you
Hire me! Won’t be sorry if you do!
Anywhere along the Gold Coast
As far up as the Sunshine Coast,
I’ll show up with a smile
Give you more than a mile.
My work dedication
Proven history is sayin’
A qualified ceramics teacher,
Cake decorating had a feature,
Then ActewAgl for collections by phone,
This is what brought me into my own.
Team player, individual, met KPI,
System development, gave it a try
Then Supervisor and Manager Acting,
I soon left Credit for a better thing.
Operations was next, liaising with all,
Contractors, staff, had an absolute ball.
Inductions, moved furniture, set up IT,
Reporting, planning, I loved it you see!
A diploma was given for advancement in skill,
Then a Cert IV, still going with will.
I moved into Safety and down to the dam,
The Cotter was growing and so was my plan.
I gained confidence and approval from all these tough blokes,
I assisted, cared and laughed with their jokes.
Front end loaders and moxies I wish I had driven,
But confined spaces, tower cranes with them I was smitten.
Down to the poo farm for the next role,
Not afraid to get dirty I would go down that hole.
You see an all rounder willing to learn,
Challenge me as I’ve energy to burn.
So here now again I must request,
Let me show you how I do my best.
If you read this all the way to the end,
Just give me a call or email me friend.
I’m willing to train and do a lot more,
Just give me a job I’ll be grateful for.
Got to get creative these days!!
Have a good one and make each day count!
Jack, myself and Clancy got settled into an evening of drinks, music, swimming, snacks and dinner.
Joe (the house sit pup) was doing laps around the yard and waiting patiently for his snacks and dinner.
As the mozzie coil burns, the candle glows and the sound of some bit too close for comfort cane toads make their bullfrog noises, Jack and I would like to wish all our family near and far, cowboys, cowgirls and friends a very Happy New Year to you all across the world! May your year be full of good intentions, goals to be achieved and much much more.
love and hugs for a happy and prosperous New Year!
Jack and Kat xoxo
Jack and I are getting sorted and trying to find cheaper alternatives to new furniture etc that we know is not in the ‘yet to be delivered’ lot.
We found a new source with Lloyds Auctions online and scored pretty well this past week. We picked up 8 outdoor chairs for the back patio for the princely sum of $65 (with auction buyers premium add 12.5% = $73), 3 black mesh backed office chairs for $15 (with one going to my hairdressers son as we only needed 2) and a brand new, still in the wrapping, 7 layered, commercial grade queen mattress for $500 (RRP$3950) 😳😜 absolute bargains!
Back to the outdoor chairs. So with a few extra bucks for cleaner and oil annnnnd a little bit of sweat and elbow grease, the chairs are looking pretty nice! Hmmm one chair short of the can though so we will have to go to the hardware store for more.
Before
Cleaned
After – thinking another coat will be required after they dry.
Not a bad days work in between chasing the dog a couple of times because he snuck out to go the neighbors and annoy their dog before returning when found! Lol!
They are a little patchy in colour but I figure I can pass that off as a ‘rustic intention’.
And THAT my friends is Boxing Day! Almost time for a swim!
Cheers
Kat xo
P.S. dog behaving now while I am outside typing this.
Jack and I would like to wish all our family, extended families, cowboys and cowgirls near and far, a very Merry Christmas!
Cracker interjected and would also like to wish everyone a happy season of fun, drinks, love and family. It’s his last night for a while!
For those not near your loved ones, for those in hospital, our heartfelt wishes to each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🎅🏻🥂
Love and hugs 😘
Kat xo
Its been a crazy week since we landed back here!
Rustled up the keys to our unit and had Jack freaking out over space and where we are going to fit everything. Ahhhh, but someone has already worked out many, many space saving ideas – Pinterest is my best friend! All will be fine.
We had a fun weekend with The Gamblers last weekend for their Christmas and Club Championship shoot. Thanks surely go to Dug Deeper and Trixie for hosting us the couple of nights. Cracker enjoyed the midnight feasts and breakfast desserts! or maybe that was me!
Jack and I didn’t shoot but once again, spotted, kept score etc and enjoyed everyone’s company. Jack was slightly jet-lagged this time taking himself home early on the Saturday evening while I hung out with the rest until the end. Great time!
Congratulations to Chuck Wagon and Clancy for being Overall Club Champions, Trixie and Lucky Luke for Most Improved and to everyone who placed in their category.
From here we headed back up North to Chuck and Pearl’s where we spent the next few days before the house sit. I reacquainted myself with the gym and it was so nice to be doing it with my bestie, laughing, hurting, having coffee after, pool when we got back home, Margarita’s in the afternoon. What more could two girls want, really!
For those of you that may have met Cracker or not, he has been having many adventurous travels – thinking he might be taken by aliens. Had to explain to him, he is the alien in a foreign country, they aren’t coming to take him, so no foil hats required. He has soothed doggies, tormented elves and has been watching auctions for me. So somewhat helpful despite the redneck character.
We are slowly getting sorted in some sort of order and soon will be not living out of a suitcase for a long while.
Missing my crafting and sewing but won’t be long until I have a great workstation to do it from!
Better get back to some job hunting!
Love and hugs
Kat xo
On a car trip back from Texas on 2nd December I took a moment to reflect on Jack's and my time spent here. Hope you enjoy this reflection.
As our time here draws to a close and we head back to Australia with many great memories and friendships, sprinkled with the odd trophy or two from many many great shoots. I wondered how best to say 'thanks for having us'.
So as I sit in the passenger seat with no car projects, the following comes to mind and covers everyone we've ever met, everything we have been fortunate to experience and the thought of many great opportunities for the future.
Oklahoma, heart of America
Nothing could be finer
Than sitting here thinking
Of More than a one liner
For places we've travelled
You've been central to all
Our home away from home
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
It's certainly the case of
'I've been everywhere man'
Of this wonderful nation
We most truly are a great fan
History graces the pages
Of Jack and Kat's story
Civil Wars, cattle trails, railways with
Cowboys and cowgirls in all their glory
We can be so very thankful
For all the friendships made
The fun, good times, the laughter
Of which we'd never trade
It has been a momentous ride
Shooting with the best of the best
Enhancing our skills along the way
Being able to pass it on to the rest
You've given us an experience
We will never forget
We will be back for sure
On that your last dollar can bet
On behalf of Jack and Kat
Thanks for having us as your guest
We will see you along the trail
'Til then, we wish you all the very best.
We will miss this place and everyone we've met. Take care of each other, play hard, laugh much, live each and every moment you've been given because life is too short!! Maybe we will see some of you visit with us in Aus one day.
Love y'all!
Kat xo
P.S. I'll still be doing our blog and will probably be mixed with other stuff but hope it keeps you interested and entertained!
Soooooo, all packed up, places to go, Cracker helped……or maybe hindered through the week.
Now he is luggage bound, shit up, hang on, and enjoy the ride! It’s lights out for you Cracker for a little while.
See you on the flip side.
Kat xo
Baby it's cold outttttttsidddde! But hey!? We missed the great blizzard of 2018 that they were predicting which would have canceled the party. Haa haa, we got nothing, not even ice on roads that they downgraded it to.
So we headed out to the range where some brave souls came to play and shoot!
Plenty of selfies with some great folks today!
Cracker hung around in various locations.
Then we had a play with some different firearms which was a whole lot of fun before heading to the main club house for lunch.
The Club Championship buckle was presented to top shooter Roy's Creek Dan. In the next division, Men's – Gun A Doit, Ladies – Highland Scottie. For the Pistoleers it was a dead heat between Stoney Cahill and Hurricane Deck and the Sharpshooter Concho went to Gun A Doit after 3 previous draws of which the recipients were not present to win! Jack's and my Top Hand picks were Highland Scottie and Gun A Doit, your concho's are on their way. Congratulations to all!
Dirty Santa followed. It took a while for folks to start stealing gifts from others although Slim was picked on about 6 times but ended up with a great bottle of whiskey.
Jack and I have plenty of drinking to do next couple of days!! Nah, maybe we will already have supplies for June next year!
Anyway we had a sensational time and will miss everyone here. We look forward to seeing you somewhere soon!
Kat xo
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