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Title: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 18, 2010, 02:10:54 pm
Hello all. Sorry for being so quiet lately, but have been getting ready for out conference to Port Duglas and maddly makling our teams costums for out big night Tuesday night. Anywho arrived at 3 this arvo and it is SOOOOO much warmer than Wang!!!!!!! Beautiful l!  Enjoying dinner at the salsa bar tonight and hen out to the lower isles tomorrow arvo. What a life huh? 
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2010, 02:13:03 pm
Have fun ILB, you deserve the break.  I won't hate you for being up there where it is nice and warm whilst we are down here freezing our butts off  :D :D :D :D :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 18, 2010, 02:22:08 pm
I have just has a looked on Google to see where Port Douglas is in Oz.It looks beautiful.Have a wonderful time ILB, what are the costumes for?
I always look on Google now to get an idea where everyone lives.Had a look where St.Helens was in Tasmania,after saying hello to a new member Sarah.That looks stunning as well.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2010, 02:50:41 pm
Maybe when ILB gets back she will post these photos for all of us to see Cornish Cream.  How about it ILB, are you game?
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Very Happy Jan on July 18, 2010, 03:22:24 pm
Have a great time ILB. We want to see the uncensored photos  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 18, 2010, 03:35:12 pm
Can I answer that after the photos JD?! LOL

Cornish Cream, we have a dress up night with a theme, so this year is quintessentially Queensland. Our conference is represented by lots of department within the company. So until tues night it's top secret! All will be revealed after with photos. Nog sure if I can post photos from my iPhone or not, so that'll effect when the photos appear  ;D

If you google directions from Wangaratta, Victoria to Port Douglas queensland you'll get an idea of the distance!


JD we've had our fair share of freezing weather too. So immrelisuibg being in a summer dress all evening with nonjacket!!! Bliss!!
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 18, 2010, 10:05:17 pm
Well I Googled the distance between Wangaratta,Victoria and Port Douglas, Queensland and it's 2684km.That's a very very very long way.It said it should take you 34 hours by car and if you walk (must be bloody joking) 21 days 23hours.I'm looking forward to the photo's of the costumes.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2010, 03:00:02 am
ILB what a lovely place for a conference. Enjoy yourself and the weather. It is such a pretty place. I've told DH if I am ever so ill all I can do is nothing- I want to go to Port Douglas and do it.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2010, 03:17:10 am
Well I  Love Bimby, welcome to Paradise.I hope you enjoyed the Salsa Bar and grill. One of our favourites up here. Thanks for spreading the word about our wonderful area here where the rainforest meets the sea.

Gretchen
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Thermomixer on July 19, 2010, 03:52:01 am
Good to hear you are having fun - shame some of us have to work.   ;) :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 21, 2010, 01:56:14 pm
Thanks Gretchen. The Salza Bar was fantastic with food, service and wine (of course!!!) being fantastic. Monday we headed to The Clink Theater where our first part of the conference kicked off. Such amazing history around there and loved that the loos were the cells!! Then off to the Low Isles for a few hours in the afternoon. Pity the visibility was only about 2.5 meters for snorkeling. But a very interesting place. After that we headed out to the Beach Shack for dinner but had pee dinner drinks in the park nearby under that huge tree (you locals maybe able to help me here...?) again it was a fantastic restaurant with a jamcian inspired band and sand floors who could resist joining in he conga lines??? ;D :D :D :D

Ye
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 21, 2010, 02:03:14 pm
Having some trouble posting from my phone so please bear with me... :-))

Yesterday after more conference meetings we took the scenic trip (via treasure hunts) to The Botanical Ark. What an incredible place and what they are doing is so inspirational. I'd love to spend more time there learning so much more!! Then in the evening we had our fancy dress night. We headed way out of town, into the middle of what seemed to be no where when our bus was stopped by a line of fire across the track, where we disembarked and were lead up a winding path lit by fire sticks (think Survivor) till we came into an amazing garden of candle trees. It was magical (photos to co
E later)
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 21, 2010, 02:08:43 pm
After some Prosecco and canapés we were treated to a performance by a guy playing tribal drums and another guy performing a fire dance, before leading us further into the property around to the meals area. And no description would give it justice at all. But the staff did have a great time laughing at us dresses up!  ;)

So now I'm in Brisbane staying with my gorgeous friend Meg and her beautiful family for a few days.

Shall post some photos when I'm hme.

Hope you are all very well xx
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: meganjane on July 21, 2010, 05:59:19 pm
Wow, ILB, it sounds absolutely divine! Lucky you! Glad that you're enjoying yourself. Can't wait to see the photos!
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2010, 01:56:01 am
After that we headed out to the Beach Shack for dinner but had pee dinner drinks in the park nearby under that huge tree

Sounds like you had the best time up there ILB, can't wait to see the photos.  Now, tell me more about these 'pee' dinner drinks  ;D ;D ;D ;D  Think I would have given them a miss  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2010, 02:36:10 am
It sounds wonderful ILB. Hope you are enjoying the 'break' from the cold weather.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Very Happy Jan on July 22, 2010, 03:12:08 am
After that we headed out to the Beach Shack for dinner but had pee dinner drinks in the park nearby under that huge tree

Sounds like you had the best time up there ILB, can't wait to see the photos.  Now, tell me more about these 'pee' dinner drinks  ;D ;D ;D ;D  Think I would have given them a miss  ;) ;)

I got a chuckle out of that as well JD. Usually thats what happens AFTER the drinks.
Thanks for keeping us updated ILB - I know it's harder to do using your phone. So glad you've had a fabulous time.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on July 22, 2010, 05:30:27 am
ROFLOL!!!  :D  :D  :D

So sorry!!! Was wayyyyy over tired last night when I posted that!! Oops :-)
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Thermomixer on July 26, 2010, 02:49:11 am
Photos? ;)  Sorry, have been absent, but looking forward to the photos!
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on August 05, 2010, 01:05:54 pm
Here are some pics. Sorry for the delay...

All apart from the drivers, most of the costumes I had put together  ;)
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on August 05, 2010, 01:15:52 pm
Lower Isles where we did some snorkelling and leisure time for the afternoon.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on August 05, 2010, 01:20:01 pm
my friend meg
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on August 05, 2010, 01:22:20 pm
The green team
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: I Love Bimby! on August 05, 2010, 01:23:21 pm
All of the "Indy Girls"
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2010, 01:43:40 pm
ILB,  you are so full of energy I feel tired reading about your trip north.   So glad you are having a good time.  Enjoy the weather.  It has been 4 here.   Thanks for the running report and photos.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2010, 03:14:43 am
Great photos ILB, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: Thermomixer on August 08, 2010, 11:42:39 am
Certainly looks like it was hard work  :D :D :D :D  Glad you had fun
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2010, 02:35:23 pm
Love your new look avatar ILB  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Hello Cairns & Port D
Post by: obbie on August 11, 2010, 04:11:59 am
 :) Ahh, I bet you want to come in live in paradise too.
i grew up in cairns, and now i am at Yungaburra, only 1 hour from cairns, on the tablalnds.
Port Douglas is a favorite of ours for weekends.

Glad you had a great time.
Robyn