I've decided I'm going to get a lot better at this blogging business, plus it helps me put down my excitement about Aussie and coming back to the UK, even though its so far off!
So what's happened in the last few weeks? Not a great amount to be honest, everyone is just waiting for the world cup to roll into town, my tickets are sitting in my bedside drawers ready to be scanned at the entrance of Eden Park, letting me see a once in a lifetime occasion.
The bar hasn't really changed much, it's difficult getting Ilkin and Jake on maintenance in the bar at the same time as me so I can get it looking decent. I'm even more desperate for my plans to be in place as everyone leaves a legacy behind in the bar. Doesn't matter if your bar manager, bar staff, hostel staff, drivers or sales res. or reps for the travel industry. Everyone leaves behind in that bar a story to tell, unfortunately mine will be getting naked all the time but I want to leave behind a bar that looks clean, smart and cool but with hardly any money spent.
I have been given money from Nan which is sitting pretty in my savings account, I spent a small portion of it on myself (Iphone, shoes and jeans) and have left the rest for mine and Portia's month or so of travelling. Having that money is making this fantasy of ours more real, now I'm just left with the dilemma of getting the flights we want now at a decent price or holding out for a sale.
We can afford to buy the flights as they are now, won't leave us too much to work with when we are in Aussie but we're both working our arses off to get as much as we can. Portia with her new job at Depot, they pay well and because of the clientele that roll into her bar, they tip well. It's a cool little eatery/bar, industrial but cosy at the same time, great food and not ridiculously priced drinks (for Auckland anyway). I'm making sure I work hard enough to leave with a good reference and a good bonus after the world cup.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Buzzing for the RWC 2011
This blogging business is getting pretty darn hard at the moment, life is moving at such a fast pace its been hard to take a step back to relfect and write anything down!
First things first...
Portias B'day - pretty full on weekend, took abit of planning and networking but I think I delivered... we started off on Thursday night at our place with some drinks then headed to the britomart for drinks at Tyler St. Garage... real cool swanky bar with a rooftop bar overlooking the port and huaraki gulf. I aranged for us to have some cocktails on entry and Portia's mates from Hamilton came up to see her aswell which was cool.
Next day we were hanging but had to get on with work and leave early so we could go to rotorua. I booked us in at a private room at The KiwiPacka, a little way out of the CBD. We went to Lava bar to meet up with Kerbie for some drinks on the house and catch up. Salty was in town aswell but 2 of his broken down Stray buses we passed on the way, sadly wernt haha.
Friday we got up bright and early for the best wake-me-up you can have... H2-0go (zorbing with water in it) We got 2 goes on it and again Ogo guys were awesome even at 9am in the morning! Next was Rainbow Springs nature park for some kiwi birds and erm other nature shit haha. Again portia knew nothing of where or what we were doing, just taking instructions from me... We then jumped on the Gondola to head up to the Luge we're I hate to say... she beat me... 3 times :/
I got my revenge though at mini-golf. We headed back into the CBD for lunch at a gourmet pizza place, was fucking mean... wish I could remember what it was called or where it was... problem with Rotorua is that all roads look the same!
We went back to the hostel to get our swimwear then drove out to Hells Gate geothermal spa for a relaxing mud bath. Rotorua doesnt disapoint with its smell of sulphur and it was particularly bad at Hells Gate!
Next stop was Bistro 1824 for dinner, the food was gorgeous, I think I went for the Lamb and Portias I cant remember but hers was amazing too.
The SOCIAL
being part of the nomads group means 1 thing... Industry partys! The Social is nomads attempt to have all nomads bar hosting an industry party on the same night with the same theme. The theme was christmas in july and it went off! The nerves before hand were unbearable, I felt sick. This was the first industry party I had to plan and it had to be perfect! Unfortunately my memory of it wasnt great haha
Auckland Jet Boat.
AJB, hosted a little get together as a thank you for the Industry as they have been going for over 6 months now. It was a cool little shindig on their float and a good chance to network around. AJB is 1 company I really wish the best for as there product comes highly recommend and at a price which doesnt hurt your wallet.
The Beer Pong Champs.
Now, this blog is kinda short for the length of time it spans because of this one event. I am so dead to the world right now, typing is making me feel ill haha.
This was the 1st event I've planned at The Camel off my own back with no budget and just a prayer to hope it goes well.... and it did!
we had 21 teams enter and each had 2 stabs at the tournament... in the main competition then losers competition. with cash prizes, bar tabs and travel prizes up for grabs, everyone had a good time.
We had 4 tables up in the camel, moved the pool table and brought in an awesome tournament. We did a good taking over the bar and the gave the KiwiPong guys some ideas to further their business.
Also, Me and Koon won. just thought I'd share that.
Now the fun stuff has been blogged, now the exciting future stuff. So with the recent riots in the UK and the state of the job market, I've put off moving back now. The original plan was for Portia to come with me and we live in Liverpool for a couple of years. Now the plan is, Travel to the UK to see everyone and use the journey back to travel abit more of the world. When we get back to Auckland, fingers crossed. We will have been granted with my Australian Visa.
I've been researching and watching videos and have my heart set on Melbourne. Now I always thought either Sydney or Brisbane (if i was to ever go to aussie) but because of the milder climate in Melbourne and just how sporting mad they are, I can't shake that idea. Obviously I have Portia to think of as she has family in Perth but it's just so far out that a trip to the east coast would have to be planned well in advance. So yeah, the plan is... holiday in Samoa. Fly to London, Fly to Spain, Fly to Auckland then come across to Aussie when my visa is granted
First things first...
Portias B'day - pretty full on weekend, took abit of planning and networking but I think I delivered... we started off on Thursday night at our place with some drinks then headed to the britomart for drinks at Tyler St. Garage... real cool swanky bar with a rooftop bar overlooking the port and huaraki gulf. I aranged for us to have some cocktails on entry and Portia's mates from Hamilton came up to see her aswell which was cool.
Next day we were hanging but had to get on with work and leave early so we could go to rotorua. I booked us in at a private room at The KiwiPacka, a little way out of the CBD. We went to Lava bar to meet up with Kerbie for some drinks on the house and catch up. Salty was in town aswell but 2 of his broken down Stray buses we passed on the way, sadly wernt haha.
Friday we got up bright and early for the best wake-me-up you can have... H2-0go (zorbing with water in it) We got 2 goes on it and again Ogo guys were awesome even at 9am in the morning! Next was Rainbow Springs nature park for some kiwi birds and erm other nature shit haha. Again portia knew nothing of where or what we were doing, just taking instructions from me... We then jumped on the Gondola to head up to the Luge we're I hate to say... she beat me... 3 times :/
I got my revenge though at mini-golf. We headed back into the CBD for lunch at a gourmet pizza place, was fucking mean... wish I could remember what it was called or where it was... problem with Rotorua is that all roads look the same!
We went back to the hostel to get our swimwear then drove out to Hells Gate geothermal spa for a relaxing mud bath. Rotorua doesnt disapoint with its smell of sulphur and it was particularly bad at Hells Gate!
Next stop was Bistro 1824 for dinner, the food was gorgeous, I think I went for the Lamb and Portias I cant remember but hers was amazing too.
The SOCIAL
being part of the nomads group means 1 thing... Industry partys! The Social is nomads attempt to have all nomads bar hosting an industry party on the same night with the same theme. The theme was christmas in july and it went off! The nerves before hand were unbearable, I felt sick. This was the first industry party I had to plan and it had to be perfect! Unfortunately my memory of it wasnt great haha
Auckland Jet Boat.
AJB, hosted a little get together as a thank you for the Industry as they have been going for over 6 months now. It was a cool little shindig on their float and a good chance to network around. AJB is 1 company I really wish the best for as there product comes highly recommend and at a price which doesnt hurt your wallet.
The Beer Pong Champs.
Now, this blog is kinda short for the length of time it spans because of this one event. I am so dead to the world right now, typing is making me feel ill haha.
This was the 1st event I've planned at The Camel off my own back with no budget and just a prayer to hope it goes well.... and it did!
we had 21 teams enter and each had 2 stabs at the tournament... in the main competition then losers competition. with cash prizes, bar tabs and travel prizes up for grabs, everyone had a good time.
We had 4 tables up in the camel, moved the pool table and brought in an awesome tournament. We did a good taking over the bar and the gave the KiwiPong guys some ideas to further their business.
Also, Me and Koon won. just thought I'd share that.
Now the fun stuff has been blogged, now the exciting future stuff. So with the recent riots in the UK and the state of the job market, I've put off moving back now. The original plan was for Portia to come with me and we live in Liverpool for a couple of years. Now the plan is, Travel to the UK to see everyone and use the journey back to travel abit more of the world. When we get back to Auckland, fingers crossed. We will have been granted with my Australian Visa.
I've been researching and watching videos and have my heart set on Melbourne. Now I always thought either Sydney or Brisbane (if i was to ever go to aussie) but because of the milder climate in Melbourne and just how sporting mad they are, I can't shake that idea. Obviously I have Portia to think of as she has family in Perth but it's just so far out that a trip to the east coast would have to be planned well in advance. So yeah, the plan is... holiday in Samoa. Fly to London, Fly to Spain, Fly to Auckland then come across to Aussie when my visa is granted
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