Just an update

The summer is here and Queensland is getting warm. Kieran knows the way to the pool and everyday walks to the gate and yells 'Dah-Dah' while hopefully looking at us. The pool is just the right temperature so we decide to take a swim after a round of tennis. Yrjan sent us some water wings, but Kieran will not give us a smile while waring them. (Will get you those pics, I promiss!).

The race that stops the nation

In your average country a statutory holiday, Christmas or other significant National events have a serious connotation. In Australia, they’ve come up with a race; a horse race to be exact.

I you’re not from Australia it’s impossible to imagine why In Victoria a horse race could be a 4 day event and the rest nation comes to a grinding hold just for a few minutes. Drinking is required and indeed mandatory before, during and after the race. It’s a heavy 3200 meter race and there aren’t many people who aren’t rolled into a betting pool, syndicate or office sweep.

This year I am betting on Tokai Trick, with a 1 to 96 ratio, not a good horse but I could walk away with 500 dollars. And of course  I lose a full 5 dollars and recommend to have the horse recommended for shish kebab.