Ahhhh, a beach weekend that we all loved! We left on Thursday (more about that later) for some fun in the sun and sand, and totally enjoyed ourselves. The sand on the E. Coast of Australia is totally amazing-soft, white, powdery, and full of beautiful seashells at the waveline. Could not ask for a better place to relax. We took the beach towels, some sand toys, couple of beach umbrellas and camped out for the day. We also took in some rides at Movie World and an afternoon at Wet and Wild, spent a day at Seaworld and Movie World, and did I mention hanging at the beach? The water temp was a bit cool, but with the rising heat refreshing. Alex is figuring out how to body surf and I bet a body board will be in her future! With the incoming tide the waves got pretty good sized, almost a meter in height, and were knocking people around pretty well. We watched a lifeguard grab his board and go in after a couple of kids whose inflatable board got caught in a riptide-panicked their mom, but they were fine. Nice to know they are on the guard and ready to help out. I don't think he even hardly got wet!
Now, before our holiday, that was exciting. We finally received the closing papers via email, got them printed out, and had to find a Notary to do the seals and signatures. There are 2 kinds of signature witnesses here, a Justice of the Peace, and a Notary Public. Apparently the JP is only good for Australian papers and verifying copies of original documents-I will need a JP to sign my diploma copies, transcripts, etc. when I get my fingerprint report back from the FBI and submit my application for teacher certification. So, where to find a Notary in a foreign country? We got lucky, Murphy finally did not raise his weary head and toss something our way! The JP in the local elected officials office explained the difference and gave us contact info for a Notary in Carina. Turns out the guy just happened to be working from home Thursday and agreed to see us without an appointment. WHEW in a big way. Finally got the papers signed, stamped, embossed, and in priority mail back to the states in time for closing on the house this coming week! I just checked the shipping status-they are in customs clearance in LA and moving north tomorrow. YAY!
The kids have 1 more week of holiday before the start of 4th term next week. Busy day today-found a bike rack that holds 4 bikes, we'll have to get a roof rack once all the kids are riding their bikes to fit the last one on top! It's a better design than the one we left for Dad-this has a lever to release to drop down for access to the back of the Nissan-Annika can do it all by herself! Love Swedish engineering. One of the car tyres has been needing air regularly-took it in, and yep, a nail in the sidewall. Had to order a new tyre (notice the Aussie spelling being used now too?) that will be in tomorrow. These are aftermarket rims and tyres-and I'm not impressed with them at all. I also found a family doctor that is not only recommended by several families at school, but is also taking new patients. Hooray! Those papers go in tomorrow and hopefully I can stop in and get a haircut as well. Getting shaggy here!
Hard to believe that fall is starting back home just as we are getting into the summer groove. If you think you need a break from the cold, you know where to go!
Now, before our holiday, that was exciting. We finally received the closing papers via email, got them printed out, and had to find a Notary to do the seals and signatures. There are 2 kinds of signature witnesses here, a Justice of the Peace, and a Notary Public. Apparently the JP is only good for Australian papers and verifying copies of original documents-I will need a JP to sign my diploma copies, transcripts, etc. when I get my fingerprint report back from the FBI and submit my application for teacher certification. So, where to find a Notary in a foreign country? We got lucky, Murphy finally did not raise his weary head and toss something our way! The JP in the local elected officials office explained the difference and gave us contact info for a Notary in Carina. Turns out the guy just happened to be working from home Thursday and agreed to see us without an appointment. WHEW in a big way. Finally got the papers signed, stamped, embossed, and in priority mail back to the states in time for closing on the house this coming week! I just checked the shipping status-they are in customs clearance in LA and moving north tomorrow. YAY!
The kids have 1 more week of holiday before the start of 4th term next week. Busy day today-found a bike rack that holds 4 bikes, we'll have to get a roof rack once all the kids are riding their bikes to fit the last one on top! It's a better design than the one we left for Dad-this has a lever to release to drop down for access to the back of the Nissan-Annika can do it all by herself! Love Swedish engineering. One of the car tyres has been needing air regularly-took it in, and yep, a nail in the sidewall. Had to order a new tyre (notice the Aussie spelling being used now too?) that will be in tomorrow. These are aftermarket rims and tyres-and I'm not impressed with them at all. I also found a family doctor that is not only recommended by several families at school, but is also taking new patients. Hooray! Those papers go in tomorrow and hopefully I can stop in and get a haircut as well. Getting shaggy here!
Hard to believe that fall is starting back home just as we are getting into the summer groove. If you think you need a break from the cold, you know where to go!
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