This blog is well behind. I wrote the first half about a week after I returned but couldn't find a good way to finish. I still don't think it finishes well, but I am feeling the need to blog again.
Russia was on the list of places to visit when I decided to do the UK thing. It's tricky to visit on a regular Euro backpacking trip as you nee…
I'm off again, this time a bit more permanently!
Itchy feet have decided it's time to try somewhere new. So, as so many Aussies do now, I'm headed off to somewhere in the Mother Country to earn some tasty pounds and come back a millionaire! Of course it'd be a little boring if I went there and started working straight away, so I'm gonna tick a few countries off the list on my way.
My email still is whereispatricknow (at) gmail.com. Drop me a line if you get bored and please, leave …
Itchy feet have decided it's time to try somewhere new. So, as so many Aussies do now, I'm headed off to somewhere in the Mother Country to earn some tasty pounds and come back a millionaire! Of course it'd be a little boring if I went there and started working straight away, so I'm gonna tick a few countries off the list on my way.
My email still is whereispatricknow (at) gmail.com. Drop me a line if you get bored and please, leave a message on the message bored. It's kind of embarassing how few I got last time!
sally banks
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY PATRICK
HOPE YOU MANAGE A CELEBRATION - AM SURE YOU WILL. I'LL TAKE YOU OUT FOR LUNCH OR THE LIKE ON YOUR RETURN.
TAKE CARE AND HAVE FUN
AUNTIE SAL, UNCLE JOHNNY, AMANDA AND ALL THE CREW XXXXXXXXXX
Auntie Sal
Hi Patrick, So you are in my homeland at last and I hear have a job - well done. Liked reading your plans especially Canada - excellent spot to spend some working time. Taking your dear Mum out for her birthday lunch on Friday at the usual place where we go round and round! Will no doubt hear anymore up-dates on yourself and El. Take care and keep the thermals handy!!
Much love
Auntie Sal xxxxxxx
Dad joke
We all know how the pessimist sees the glass as half empty, the optimist sees it as half full and the engineer simply sees the glass as twice the size it should be. Here is another take on the psyche of the engineer:
A priest, a doctor and an engineer frequently played a round of golf together. One day, as they were out on the course enjoying such a get-together, they came up behind a small group of chaps who seemed to be taking a long time to get on with their game. The three friends waited and waited, noting the terrible lack of skill of those guys in front. The engineer commented, "What's wrong with these blokes? They seem to be taking forever. I suggest we play through and leave them to muddle on." The priest and doctor were more inclined to patience. So they waited.
Finally, they agreed that they should do something about the inordinate delay, and approach the amateurs in front. Just then the grounds man came by and the doctor called him over and complained about the chaps in front and how long they were taking etc. The grounds man said, "I understand your frustration, but those chaps were members of the local volunteer fire brigade who saved the clubhouse from fire recently. In doing so, they were badly injured and lost their sight." Silence. Then the priest said, "That's very sad. I will say mass and pray for them." The doctor said, "I'll have a word with some ophthalmologist friends of mine and see what can be done for them."
The engineer said, "Why can't they play at night?"
Ryan
Just thought I'd get one up on Emma on the 'commenting on Patrick's blog' race... sounds like you're killin it over there Patty! Making me jealous... might have to stop uni next year and come over too! Have fun in Lithuania.. hope you love dill!
Karla
Hallo Patrick I bereiten Ihr blog über Ihren deutschen Kurs vor, und ich muß sagen, daß ich Supereifersuechtiges bin. Ich möchte sagen, daß diese Anzeige ein Produkt meiner Fähigkeit, gesamte Sprachen an 4 Tagen aufzuheben ist, aber traurig, nachdem München mein Deutscher noch nur hallo ist, danken gute byes und kein yous
brett
Hi Pat, enjoyed reading your article. Sounds a facinating place. Just though you may like to know that Geelong are in the Preliminary Final.
Stay well and enjoy.
Your Personal Trainer
Karla
Are you the one with the white long sleeve shirt with your hands in the air (look like you're clapping) with a hat on that has a brown band around it??
Auntie Sal
Hi again Pat, So sorry you didn't get my birthday message - I honestly did message you on the day so hope it was a good one. You've made it up with Tomatina though! Still good reading and brings a smile to our faces.
We are off to Queensland for ten days R & R on Thursday - yeh!
Much love Auntie Sal and all xxx
Glecko
Your blog was spot on.. You don't want to offend but how can you not when you are seen as huge walking wallet??
Wait until you get to London, people that hassle you there will either be trying to sell you drugs or be giving you a sob story so they can get money to buy drugs... Don't bother to smile or be polite then!
It's not so much of a whole.. There's just a few cracks and crevaces in a few places!!
Danielle
Hey Rat I can't believe you're off again you b******! Makes me feel lazy!
Keep up the good work on the blog.
Since you're so technologically advanced this time (oooh, a laptop!) send me a message via internet while I'm on XPD.
Whitsundays, 800km, starts Wed 22nd Aug.
Stay away from the UK for as long as possible, it's really a hole in disguise!
D
Dumb Dumb Head Oh ok, so if I'd looked at the other photos first it would have been obvious that was you. At least I worked it out all on my own.
re: Find PatrickKarla Are you the one with the white long sleeve shirt with your hands in the air (look like you're clapping) with a hat on that has a brown band around it??
re: Find PatrickUnc Neph, this one got five stars from me.rnrnSummer is on its way down here with 21° due tomorrow
re: The rock from airstrip