Sunday Night Cook Off

Posted on September 25, 2011 by robandlinds

We had a rainy weekend here in Sydney, so our activities involved sitting on the couch watching College Football. I took pleasure in buying Rob the fattiest, juiciest lunch I could find. The only thing it’s missing is a nice cold Bud Light (and his best buds).

At one point, we were discussing the things we missed the most about the States, besides friends and family.
Rob turned to me and said,

“Honestly, since I’ve been here, I’ve realized that I don’t just like sports, watching sports actually makes me happy!”

On Sundays, we take turns trying brand new recipes (we were inspired by the Australian version of the MasterChef show). Our goal is to ultimately learn how to cook for ourselves. Tonight, Rob cooked a fabulous dish – BBQ Chicken and Veggies on the grill.

It was mmm mmm GOOD!

Sydney Tower @ Sunset

Posted on September 23, 2011 by robandlinds

Looking at northern Sydney. We live just to the right of the Harbour Bridge.

View of the CBD. Rob works on the far left of this picture.

View of Darling Harbour (just west of the city).

Blackmores Half Marathon Results

Posted on September 19, 2011 by robandlinds

Lindsey could have run it 5 minutes faster if she didn’t wait for me

After the race, we went to Manly beach where Rob just couldn’t stop running..

More Birthday Celebrations

Posted on September 19, 2011 by robandlinds

It seems that we have a birthday to celebrate almost every weekend. I guess most of them are during the spring months – Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Some of our friends, Megan and Innes, are from southern California. Megan was the reason for our initial interest in moving to Sydney. She was working with Rob on a client and mentioned an opening in the Sydney office. Three months later, Rob was getting off the plane in Sydney’s International Airport.

We celebrated Innes’ 30th Birthday at the Oaks, a hotel turned into a pub back in the late 1970s. The Oaks is one block from our apartment and has become our favorite neighborhood bar. Rob’s favorite part: grilling your own steaks and potato.

The hotel rooms upstairs were turned into rooms that can be rented out for big groups or parties.

It was a surprise party, so Meg and I went early to decorate.

Far left: Tim with Innes and Megan

Megan and Innes

Group of Friends: Rob, Jack, Tom, Innes, Jack, Lynne, and Megan

“Hey, Rob! Give me Your Best Face!”

Birthday Night Dinner

Posted on September 6, 2011 by robandlinds

Some of our other friends, Tom and Lynne, are from the UK. Tom had a similar opportunity as Rob to come over to Sydney on a 457 Visa, sponsored by Intercall. It was Lynne’s birthday on September 10th and we went out to a Mexican restaurant in Australia. The tequila wasn’t cheaper than $25 per shot!! It made me miss the $7 margs from the Rio…

Jack is from Chicago and is sponsed by Intercall on the 457 Visa
[He came over with Tim (aka “Party Time”) who is also from Chicago]…

Jack, Rob, and Frankie (a true Aussie – works at Intercall with Rob and Jack).

Lynne is on the far left along with Gray and Polly. Gray and Polly are also from the UK. They’re leaving to go back home in Nov. They offered for us to take over their lease – along with all the furniture they purchased. We still haven’t decided yet.