It was over a dinner of pot roast and veggies when Vince asked "how do you feel about living in Australia for a while?" I think "woo-hoo!" covers it. So begins our adventure. We're not there yet, but visas permitting we will depart next week. Meanwhile, we've packed and stored our furniture, sent ahead an air shipment of clothing and other necessities, and arranged for a wonderful family to house-sit for us and take loving care of our two cats, Oscar and Finney.
For most of my life I have lived far away from family members: Boston, London, Houston, and now Perth. Same for Vince, whose siblings are in San Antonio. I used to write letters, but it gets harder and harder to find the time. Email made things easier, especially when Dad joined the online revolution. Now I'm asking family and friends to take it one step further and follow this blog. I know you can do it!
Vince will be managing the Australia and New Zealand practice of his company for the next 9 months or so. I will be in charge of household affairs, travel/vacation planning, social calendar, blogging, and helping Vince be successful in this business endeavor. I hope this blog will entertain and inform and perhaps inspire its readers. Please use the comment section to stay in touch, or send emails to me at vetteroo@gmail.com .
More to come later!
Anita
Hooray! Have a great time :)
ReplyDelete-Michelle
Helpful suggestions:
ReplyDelete1.Do not be tricked into eating any of the local wildlife. It all tastes like chiken. Sort of.
2.You will learn to drive on the wrong side of the road. Remember to go up staircases on the wrong side, too.
3.Support the indigenous crafts. They can be breathtakingly beautiful. Drinking is not an indigenous craft.
4.VB stands for Victoria Bitters, not Vince's Beer.
5.Plan on having some wonderful red wines. In moderation of course. Ok, forget the moderation part.
Wow! Can't wait to hear all your adventures!! Australia is my "dream trip". Hope you have a blast. I hear the insects/spiders are REALLY fierce there, so be careful!
ReplyDeleteHugs! Elise and Jeff
We are praying you have a safe trip over and we want all the details of your New Adventure. We are enjoying a glass of Australian port in your honour.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you guys on this adventure! We will be following the news. Be sure and post pictures of the land down under. And have fun with it!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following the Vetter adventures. Will be praying for you. Glad you are getting everything done including this site. God's Blessings. Noel and Janet
ReplyDeleteIf you need any "good" jokes for your Australian friends, let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for setting up this blog--it will be awesome to keep up with your adventures!
ReplyDeleteNow I just need to confirm exactly where on the map of Australia Perth is. . . I think it's Western Australia, but I'll find out!
Lorna
I know you're there and I'm impatiently awaiting an update.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Martha
One of the peculiarities of Australia is that you are just about 180 degrees oposite of the US. That maximizes the disruption to your internal clock. We will look forward to hearing from you when you quit waking up at 2 am and falling asleep at 2Pm. Goodnight and God Bless!
ReplyDeleteBob and Patty