Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Sep 15, 2009, 6:24 am
Preparations for the impending move to Sydney are in mid-swing. Meaning we're kinda ready, but we kinda can't really be stuffed doing any work because boy, oh, boy is there work. So far the m...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Aug 24, 2009, 12:42 am
What is wrong with people? Apparently, in some circles, it is ok to call someone a skank using global media. Can't see what could possibly go wrong with that. It would seem the moment people sit d...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Dec 16, 2008, 7:31 pm
I thought I'd post my twelve favourite things about Christmas in honour of the 12 Days of Christmas. However, I got a little sidetracked so this is somewhat late. 1. Christmas shopping. I know t...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Dec 10, 2008, 2:03 am
This week Gray and myself received a fabulous Christmas present. A $700 vet bill. Steffi's unceasing desire to chew everything in sight has finally backfired. On Saturday morning I noticed a rath...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Dec 4, 2008, 3:09 am
I know I'm going to sound like a grumpy old fart here, but I really don't get kids sometimes. How is a fart funny? Did I ever laugh when someone let one rip? I don't remember finding it f...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Nov 24, 2008, 4:30 pm
So I woke up this morning and for just one tiny, lovely little moment I thought I was in Montreal. Then I realised that the traffic noise was just my airconditioner and the cold was also just my airco...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Nov 23, 2008, 1:09 am
Is 9.30 too early for bed on a Friday night? I fear that I am becoming old before my time. I'm already halfway there anyway, what with my love of Midsomer Murders and all. maybe I need to go out, ...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Nov 21, 2008, 3:18 am
So it's hot. Incredibly freaking hot. Stick your head in the freezer hot. Oh, and did I mention the heat? Also, the headline of Tuesday's paper was Trouser Snake on a Plane with the following...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Oct 3, 2008, 1:34 am
So I arrived back in Darwin on the red-eye after six lovely days in Melbourne. I knew the rot had set in from the moment I got on the check-in queue, for one thing, I was queuing with Darwinites. Just...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Sep 8, 2008, 5:48 am
So Gray is away till the end of October on a course. Whilst he gets to lap it up in Melbourne (read: get away from the frikkin' heat), I am left on dog patrol. Or, more specifically, cane toad wat...
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Natalie A. posted an article on Queen of the tropics - Aug 31, 2008, 1:01 am
Looks the build-up has decided to arrive early. The humidity has been getting higher all week. Not crazy high yet, just 60-70%, but I keep an eye on the Weather Station dooby-thing we have sitting on ...
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