Celebrating Rob’s Birthday

Posted on August 24, 2012 by robandlinds

We went to Selby Cottage near Lake Macquarie to celebrate Rob’s birthday. The lake cabin was recommended by our friends, Grace and Shane, and advertised as a ‘relaxing weekend away’ and it was!

The owners (an older couple who have lived there for nearly 2 decades) live in the main house above the cottage and were absolutely lovely! Upon arriving on Friday, Bob was waiting outside to help bring our bags down to the cottage and show us around. Then, just as we were packing up the car to leave, Bob and his wife invited us in for tea & biscuits! ..An hour later we were on our way.. They don’t even have to advertise!! It’s all word of mouth and we weren’t able to book for months (first available weekend was the end of August when I rang at the beginning of June)!!!!

Op Shop Charity Ball

Posted on August 18, 2012 by robandlinds

Rob and I attended the Variety Op Shop Ball (with a few friends of ours, Grace and Shane), which isn’t any old charity event.. We had to dress up in outfits from goodwill! Unfortunately for us, we waited until 3 hours before the event to start looking — certainly not our most creative moment.

We had the opportunity to play circus games for prizes (e.g. toss the ball in the bucket, ring toss, etc.), pose for professional pictures, do the limbo, and bid on items – all of which goes to charity.

After a few drinks, Rob and I wander over to the silent auction to check out the options. Somehow we decided that a washing machine sounded like a good deal and placed a bid. Considering there were over 500 people at the event and we were only the second people to bid, we hardly thought anything of it.. Until the host announced there was 10 minutes left before the silent auction would close.

That night, we signed a check for $600 for a brand new washing machine.

Let’s just say Rob wasn’t too happy with me the following morning..