Qld Holiday Day 8 - The Gap

It was back to work for Martin today, though I at least got to witness his wonderful effort in spilling hot coffee all over himself as he made it for his bride-to-be, in the process soiling his entire work ensemble, and then having to re-dress for the day ahead. Pretty funny from a spectators point of view, I must say.

The day itself was full of child minding for yours truly. With Martin at work, the girls had to head out to decide on flowers for the wedding day, leaving me in charge of some crazy kids. That lasted only an hour and a half before lunch, but for the afternoon there was more, with Helen going out for a full body wax (or something like that - all I knew was that it was going to probably cost me a fortune) while Linda was heading for the doctors to sort out an ear complaint. Their departure time was to be for 4.00pm. As well as this, the newly arrived Wade's from Newcastle were due to arrive shortly thereafter. So - this is what then happened during that timeframe.

Ah, the good old fashioned afternoon thunderstorm. So long departed from our part of the world, but still alive and well in Brisbane. Lightning struck the lightpole on just the other side of the road, which is as close as I ever want to get to a lightning strike.
Once everyone arrived home from the chaos, it was Phil's turn to do the BBQ while I tried in vain to discover what had happened to the cabled internet connection to the local computer for an hour (think it might be the cable, but given that lightning strike I guess it could be anything. Of course, the wireless connection is still active, so I am certainly a little confused. Thankfully, it isn't mine!).

Phil cooks as the three women prepare salad. Craziness.

Another dinner on the deck

No doubt there is gasbagging going on in the kitchen

Phil, Fraser and the "Breaker Brothers"

The electronics room