MikeCoatesyBlog - Adventures of an aging Toy Collector

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009

Lisa and Manfred

Lisa got to know the beast at the farm on the weekend. She handled him
like a pro

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Mario has left the shed for the first time in over 12 years. He has
gone to mark the twin doctor for new rubber bands before we put him on
the dyno and get him angry. I thought that would be safer than having
him drop his bundle at 230kph at eastern creek. We are getting ready
for a ride day later this month.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Art freedman retailer workshops

Well I'm back from the holiday but I haven't actually made it back to
work yet. This week I am escorting my mate Art around the country on a
series of retailer workshops we are presenting. This photo is of Art
when I recently introduced him to twisties and red lemonade. A
devastating combination when given to someone who is already a little
over active.

We had our first seminar in Melbourne yesterday and now we are in
Sydney to repeat the day tomorrow. Off to brisvegas on Thursday.

8 plane flights this week. I don't even like flying. And I am out of
Valium.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

A380 is a beast

You know I love big things. This baby is very impressive. It is roomy
and comfortable. We are on the top deck and it's quiet and well laid
out. We are in premium economy and while it's not quite as lush as
business it's bloody close. And at half the price it's great value.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Heading home

We are sitting at heathrow waiting to board. We had one of the best
bicycle related baggage goat fucks I have ever been involved in. It
took a good 2 hours to check our bags including an explosives check on
our bikes that required unpacking them. I guess it's better than
having a plane blow up. We missed our upgrade again ( qantas are
arseholes) but on the positive side we are getting a ride home on the
new 380. That was on my list.

London was great but seriously how could you live there? Too many
pesky humans.

Mikecoatesy from iPhone

Movie premier in Lester square

Lots of famous people. We didn't know any of them but got histerical
just for shits and giggles
We were there to go to a west end show. We saw one about wacko jacko
and it was real good.

Pommie park ready for summer

Deck chairs for hire in Kensington park. 2 pounds for 4 hours.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Hardware stores

Hey MOB, how many hardware stores do I have to visit in each country
before we are officially on a study tour? Is it tax deductable? Do you
charge me for leaving advice comments on my blog page?

Waiting for a London bus

London

Where do you start? We have found a fantastic apartment in Kensington,
Surrounded by nice pubs and shops. Our little house is very well
equipt so the first thing we did was a shopping trip and a home cooked
Penang curry. Heaven.
Yesterday we walked miles and miles taking in the city. We also caught
the bus around for a while. The highlite for me was definately
Westminster abbey.
Today we are walking to Hyde park and then we are going to try
catching the tube.
Tonight we are going to see a westend show.
No photos, not sure why, just not inspired yet.
London is the city of the siren.

Mikecoatesy from iPhone

Coffee abroad

The coffee in Italy is magnificent

The coffee in France is shit

The coffee in england can't really be called coffee

Mikecoatesy from iPhone

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Au Revoir Paris

We are sitting at the train station waiting for our train to London.
We have loved Paris and we will definately come back again. I will go
out on a limb and say that it is the most incredible city I have ever
visited. Only downside is too many Americans. We are catching the fast
train to London. I am very excited as it is on my bucket list. Caio