Go Canada Go... we're cheering from Australia!

February 27th, 2010
G'Day Mates!! GO CANADA GO!! We have been watching the Olympics and are very proud to be wearing our Canadian Shirts/Jerseys and colors!!! In fact, we have been watching the Games at work. Our Colleagues have been cheering with us too.
We are very anxious for the rain season to be over. They say it should be over by April. We have not done any hikes or major trips due to the inconsistency of dry weather.
This past week has been busy. Wednesday, we went to Townsville to watch the Crocodiles, the basketball team(NBL). The assistant Coach, Lyndon and his wife, Jude, did the exchange back in 2000. They taught at Sacred and Trinity. The Basketball game was "heaps" of fun. The atmosphere is great!!! We then went down to the players and coaches area for a drink. To all of you who know Jude and Lyndon, they say “HELLO.”
Thursday, was 2 for 1 meals at the Forrest Beach Hotel. (Forrest with 2 r's?)
We went for dinner with 3 other couples. This is the usual on Thursday nights now!!!
Friday, I was back in Townsville for a hearing impaired workshop. It was a great workshop and nice to meet others in the school board. I am really enjoying my time working here. I am really proud to be part of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. We are so far ahead. The schools I am at now are just getting their Learning Enhancement Programs up and running.” This is the equivalent to our Resource. High Needs does yet exist.
JC came to Townsville after he was done work. We then went Jude and Lyndon’s for supper and spent the night with them. Lyndon was on the road with the team but it was nice to chat with Jude and hang out with the kids!! Unfortunately, the Crocs lost and their season is over. We hope to see them in the next few weeks.
Saturday, we went to the Reef HQ Aquarium then to the Brewery Pub to watch CANADA beat Hossa, Charra and the Slovaks!! There was another Canadian watching as well!!! What a close game!!!
We made it home just before dark. We had to pull over as the rain was pretty heavy.
This week is another busy week. We are off to Year 8 Camp up at Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands. It is supposed to be beautiful there. We are excited. Hiking, canoeing and much more!!!
We will watch Canada take on USA early Monday am here!!!