Oh HAPPY DAY!!!!

Can you guess ???

What is hiding in there???

WELCOME HOME LASER MACHINE!!!!!

Yes it's true, my lovely laser machine has finally returned home from a QLD holiday with a suntan and a brand new lease on life. It has been merrily cutting all weekend and I am soooooooo happy!
To all the lovely patient, understanding people who are waiting on orders they should be coming your way this week. And to everyone who has sent lovely emails and messages to sheer me up - thanks for holding my hand, and making me laugh in spite of my little pity party!

My other news is that Jason, Meg and I have also returned from QLD on Friday (me minus the suntan- an impossibility with my skin).
We stayed in a gorgeous apartment on the ninth floor, on the shoreline of Coolongatta. Of course we brought a little rain with us from Victoria, but that didn't matter it was still warm and mostly sunny.

We have thrown ourselves down every slide at Wet and Wild Waterworld, climbed more steps than I ever, ever need to climb again, dragged four man dingies to the top of a three storey tower, wearing not much more than a swimsuit and a smile. We have Extreme White water Rafted, Kamakazeed, Ridden the Black Hole and Terror Canyon, hurtled down the Side Winder and the Mach 5, jumped 3 metre waves in the wave pool, had a lazy float around Calypso Bay. I have never been more exhausted in my entire life... no, not even the first weeks with a newborn compares to the bone numbing weariness of a full day at Wet and Wild.

 Each ride seems to begin with approx 12 flights of stairs, lugging a single, two or four person inflatable raft, buffetted by the winds beeing caused by overpassing jets- you are up that high!. Upon reaching the summit, you then sit in cold rushing water, with cute lifeguard teenagers telling you to "just sit back and hold on, place your legs under the armpits of the person in front of you, now when I say go, you push off as if you are superman flying away...." NO PROBLEM!
With that a red light turns to green and you get a subtle shove from the rear and away you go sailing away with water spurting in your face, trying to cling to a floatie and remembering to smile, scream, breathe, and hold on to the super lightweight 12 year old in front of you. Nine seconds later you reach the bottom, into a massive trough of water which -of course- is designed to ram up your nose and into your eyes, just as you begin to relax. Try now to extricate your soggy, lumpy, "I've had four kids" butt out of the innards of the raft, with approx 100 tourists laughing and taking photos. Turn to daughter to say "how was that?" but she's already off, raft in tow, racing up that same bloody 12 flights of stairs you just got down from.
By the end of the day, I turned to hubby and said - "you know what? I'm feeling my age today." His agreeing grunt was solidarity in the face of such enthusiasm from all people aged 16 and under.

We did have a great day and with just Meg to focus on, we were able to ride with her, play along side and get a glimpse of the young lady she is quickly becoming.

We aslo spent a day at Dreamworld. I haven't been there since I was 12 myself, so it was all very new to me. Meg had grand plans for us going on all rides, and without a toddler to stay with, there really was no excuse to chicken out of any of them.
The log rides were, quite understandably wet, not a great look with a wet bottom, from the first 10 minutes in the gate. It was a rainy day, with people buying ponchos left, right and centre. We visited all the animals and Meg got to hold a Koala called Misty

We went to Wiggleworld and had our photo taken at Wiggle house for Sarah.

Then along to the tigers- gosh those pussycats are pretty. Theywere out and wandering around, With the White Tiger grand dad tolerating the younger ones just like any Pop. He was so beautiful and soooo HUGE.
Around the corner were the babies, sleepy cubs having a lovely snooze in the sun.

Next Post I will tell you a little more about our holiday,

BUT for now ...... A new friend has asked me what my Laser Machines name is. Apparently she names everything from the Car to the toaster, and believes my laser machine needs a name. I must admit, When I was having a little Welcome Home party for it, I did wish I could say "Oh xxxx I really missed you and I'm so pleased your home"
So, I am asking for suggestions, what should I call my lovely laser machine (I do believe it is a boy) Write and tell me what you would call it and whoever comes up with the best name will receive a $100 shopping spree in Button Bliss.
Winner will be announced next Sunday, so you've got a week to think, give me as many suggestions as you like.
Keep smiling,
Lisa
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Comments

[Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies)]

Hey Lisa! Glad you have you laser 'baby' back! I think he really should be called Lazarus - cos he's back from the dead! Tee! Hee! Hee! Sounds like you had a ball on the Gold Coast. I'm not doing the togs parade at Wet N Wild for ANYONE! But I looooove a visit to Dreamworld - I'm a ride fanatic - the rougher and wilder the better!! Obviously that is my version of adrenaline addiction! Tee! Hee! Hee! Enjoy your week working with Lazarus - bet you don't sleep much! Bear Hugs! KRIS

[simone]

So glad for you that your laser machine is back! The trip you took looks wonderful! Have a great week with all the catching up you will be doing.

[clare bower]

Larry ! Not very original am I . Clare's Craftroom

[Ann-Maree]

I think maybe a good name would be Lochie the Laser. The trip to sunny Qld look great.