Day 17
Colleen in the house! My wife made it in without incident this morning, and I couldn't be happier. I timed it badly again, so I was at the airport for almost an hour before she got through customs, etc. but it was still so good to see her. She says I haven't gained any weight, though she could tell I had a little belly from the extra beer I was taking on. LOL
Picked up the tuxedo for the Australian Open Ball. Now, I own my own tuxedo, but I didn't pack it. I didn't want to have to deal with it all. So, the rental looks awesome, and Colleen approved of my choice. She had me put it on for her and since I had to make sure it fit, it was a good excuse. I didn't put on the ascot, but she got the gist of it. It looks good, in my opinion, and it does look a lot slimmer than I did in my wedding tuxedo.
We chose to have lunch at Andy's new favorite restaurant Stalactites. Unfortunately, it has also been discovered by the new darling of the Australian Open, Marcos Baghdatis. Now, it could be coincidence, but the newspaper reported that Baghdatis went to the restaurant after his 5 set miracle last night, and today was the most crowded Andy has seen the place. That meant instead of popping in and out, we had to wait to get served. All that really translated into was we had to rush a bit to get to work on time. The souvlaki was outstanding, and the homemade hommus was exquisite. More bread, but at least it seemed more healthy. LOL
Significant rain this afternoon. The first thunder I have heard here in Australia this year. I was caught in the rainstorm last year that supposedly produced the most rain recorded in a 24 hour period, so I know they get rain here, but it has seemed more rare to hear thunder and see lightning strikes. Play spent a good deal of the day under rain delay, since only two courts have retractable roofs and Vodaphone arena is normally closed by this time of the event. That won't bode well for getting out early, because even if rain stops, it will still require drying the court, and some of those outer courts could be wet for a while.
John, my other redbook buddy wants to go out for a drink tonight. I'd be more than willing, but I will have to pass on dinner plans. I had Greek for lunch. Add to that the fact that I have US folks wanting to go out, and it looks like I'll likely have to miss him this go around.
This time for dinner (again at the Hofbrauhaus) I made sure Colleen and I participated in the dancing. That meant a little chicken dance, and a little conga line out the door. I had the kasespaetzle as an entree, which is approximately German macaroni and cheese. It was tasty.
The bar was Pug Mahonnes again. We had a few pints and Colleen and I had a couple of shots. Jagermeister is back on the menu! She was a trooper, and stayed up until after 1AM. She knew she was dragging, and I politely excused us back to the hotel for the night. It will be nice to have someone next to me in bed again. Although, I am sure she'll be stealing the covers, since I have kept the room a chilly 64 degrees the entire time. :-)
Cheers!
Picked up the tuxedo for the Australian Open Ball. Now, I own my own tuxedo, but I didn't pack it. I didn't want to have to deal with it all. So, the rental looks awesome, and Colleen approved of my choice. She had me put it on for her and since I had to make sure it fit, it was a good excuse. I didn't put on the ascot, but she got the gist of it. It looks good, in my opinion, and it does look a lot slimmer than I did in my wedding tuxedo.
We chose to have lunch at Andy's new favorite restaurant Stalactites. Unfortunately, it has also been discovered by the new darling of the Australian Open, Marcos Baghdatis. Now, it could be coincidence, but the newspaper reported that Baghdatis went to the restaurant after his 5 set miracle last night, and today was the most crowded Andy has seen the place. That meant instead of popping in and out, we had to wait to get served. All that really translated into was we had to rush a bit to get to work on time. The souvlaki was outstanding, and the homemade hommus was exquisite. More bread, but at least it seemed more healthy. LOL
Significant rain this afternoon. The first thunder I have heard here in Australia this year. I was caught in the rainstorm last year that supposedly produced the most rain recorded in a 24 hour period, so I know they get rain here, but it has seemed more rare to hear thunder and see lightning strikes. Play spent a good deal of the day under rain delay, since only two courts have retractable roofs and Vodaphone arena is normally closed by this time of the event. That won't bode well for getting out early, because even if rain stops, it will still require drying the court, and some of those outer courts could be wet for a while.
John, my other redbook buddy wants to go out for a drink tonight. I'd be more than willing, but I will have to pass on dinner plans. I had Greek for lunch. Add to that the fact that I have US folks wanting to go out, and it looks like I'll likely have to miss him this go around.
This time for dinner (again at the Hofbrauhaus) I made sure Colleen and I participated in the dancing. That meant a little chicken dance, and a little conga line out the door. I had the kasespaetzle as an entree, which is approximately German macaroni and cheese. It was tasty.
The bar was Pug Mahonnes again. We had a few pints and Colleen and I had a couple of shots. Jagermeister is back on the menu! She was a trooper, and stayed up until after 1AM. She knew she was dragging, and I politely excused us back to the hotel for the night. It will be nice to have someone next to me in bed again. Although, I am sure she'll be stealing the covers, since I have kept the room a chilly 64 degrees the entire time. :-)
Cheers!
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