WOW

We are finally home after 10 days on the road and 5 awesome days on the Gold Coast catching up with our WHS family. There is so much to share and a million photos, but seeing as we just got home yesterday arvo, I have lots to do (namely, unpack and restock our fridge because beer just won't cut it).
It truly has been a trip full of memories, and I don't think we had a day where we did nothing! We were always on the go, exploring new places and visiting places of interest.
I will just say that the next bi-annual AWHSSG conference will be hosted by US here in BALLARAT! So I have two years to come up with an awesome 4 days for all our families! I am excited and have lots of great ideas...now to just start thinking about the funding side of things!

I will be back later when I have some time to share the highlights of our trip!
It is good to be home.

Comments

  1. LaurenSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Glad your back I have missed you in the facebook/ blogging world. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

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  2. AlisonSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Can't wait to hear all about it and see some pics!

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  3. Jessmarie9September 14, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I'm glad you guys had a good time. I can't wait to see your pictures. I'm so anxious for our gathering next summer (it will be our first).

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  4. Lover of Little ThingsSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Welcome home! It's good to be home, but i sure miss hangin out with our WHS families.

    I'll try and figure out some funding too...some ideas anyway! If all goes to plan with 3cr then i'll have better access to the radio station and can bring in some $$$ for some fun times in Ballarat Baby!!

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