Mum and dad went to Sydney this weekend for his birthday… here is a photo mum sent me of dad cruising around the harbour taking in the rainy
sights.
Funny thing, on Saturday night dad called our place. He and mum happened to be with Pat and Maria watching a special on the Irish in Australia on the History Channel. So he decided to call New York from Sydney, asking me to program their Foxtel in Melbourne so they could save the documentary on their IQ for me to watch when we go there later this year. I managed to log in just to catch the last half. (Thank you to everyone who responded to me on Facebook to tell me there is now an iPhone app!)
Some random things about Pa –
He love love LOVES Century 21.
He will only drink his tea when it is brewed with leaves.. no tea bags allowed!
Chocolate topping is there to be enjoyed.
He has become quite the US travel ambassador since their holidays here.
He ran the Melbourne Marathon.
He can talk on the phone for ages.
He will stop and chat to anyone.
He always knows where the best Fish ‘n Chip shops are.
He has taken to using his iPhone like a pro.
He will flick channels and start watching a movie that is halfway through… THIS DRIVES US CRAZY!
He can fix any phone problem anywhere.
He danced for a book (!) at the Martha Stewart Show.
His obsession with Chinese food is never ending.
He would take us to the tip with him for a fun day out.
He deliberately leaves the garage in disarray to drive me crazy. Well that is what I think!
Thank you Pa for teaching me that Collingwood are the only team to barrack for, that corn omelettes are the best for breakfast, that slop is a delicacy and that the remote control is always yours.
Love you Pa!!!!