The Aussies have Landed

kerry
kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Everyone,

Ross and Jen (Kangatoo) are now in Austin, Texas preparing for the Colon Palooza 3 next week.

Photos will start coming your way soon.

Take care everyone and we'll see lots of you next week.

Kerry

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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #2
    HOW EXCITING KERRY!!! I am working on a special package to send your way for when everyone is at your place on Thursday. And something EXTRA special for Merriman!

    Hope you all have a GREAT TIME....I AM SO JEALOUS!

    See you in October,
    Stacy
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #3
    WOOHOO!!

    Welcome to America !!

    I,too, am totally jealous. Enjoy and then enjoy some more.

    Pics, pics, we want pics.

    Barb
  • debralla
    debralla Member Posts: 203 Member
    #4
    tkd3g said:

    WOOHOO!!

    Welcome to America !!

    I,too, am totally jealous. Enjoy and then enjoy some more.

    Pics, pics, we want pics.

    Barb

    Ross and Jen
    So happy to hear that you made here !! How excited you must be !! I know you will have a great time .Hope I get the chance to meet all of you .I will know more on Tues .
    TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS
    DEBRA
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #5
    Have a great time. We want to hear all the stories.

    Maureen
  • DK2006
    DK2006 Member Posts: 126
    #6
    Have a great time! I can't wait to see pictures! Best wishes, Donna
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #7
    Moesimo said:

    Have a great time. We want to hear all the stories.

    Maureen

    Hi y'all!!!!!!!!!Now did that sound Texan?For our first EVER flight on a plane I must say that it was interesting. Jen was not very happy taking off!Me????with a need for speed I loved it. Jen was fine once in the air...but then the landings had her on edge a little. Our luck was not with us tho...so many delays...we almost missed our connection out of Sydney! We then had many frustrating moments in LAX and thought we miss our Denver connection too.So our first intro to flying was not a good event!
    It is a VERY long trip taking almost 24 hours...really too long for the both of us.(Jen is still asleep!)Kerry, Merriman and Kay met us at the airport in Austin. The flight from Denver was also delayed so they were a little worried when we were not among the first passengers to emerge from the security lounge.Jen and I were last to get to rhe baggage area(we were not coping too well and needed a bathroom stop)As we came down the escalator we were greeted by Kerry, Merriman and Kay...all smiling and with cameras at the ready. Many huggs and kisses all round...oh..such a relief to get here and so much joy, emotion too to finally meet our dear friends!I did not sleep well last night but with some rest today I will recover. I will let Jen sleep for a spell.How does one put into words how humbled we feel to have such a warm welcome? I will "try" to put that into words as we tell you about our stay later. We wish we could meet all of you....love, sincerely, Ross and Jen
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #8
    The Y'all lessons will commence Tuesday afternoon in the car as 2 Aussies, 2 Canucks, and one southern girl drive to Port Ouranus (my pronunciations of Aransus) on the Gulf of Mexico.

    Lisa P.
  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #9
    scouty said:

    The Y'all lessons will commence Tuesday afternoon in the car as 2 Aussies, 2 Canucks, and one southern girl drive to Port Ouranus (my pronunciations of Aransus) on the Gulf of Mexico.

    Lisa P.

    ...sounds like the making of a good bar joke! lol....
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #10
    Well Ross...how do you like Texas? You'll have to learn to speak redneck now. Bud
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #11
    Welcome to the USA!!! See you in a couple of days.
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #12
    kangatoo said:

    Hi y'all!!!!!!!!!Now did that sound Texan?For our first EVER flight on a plane I must say that it was interesting. Jen was not very happy taking off!Me????with a need for speed I loved it. Jen was fine once in the air...but then the landings had her on edge a little. Our luck was not with us tho...so many delays...we almost missed our connection out of Sydney! We then had many frustrating moments in LAX and thought we miss our Denver connection too.So our first intro to flying was not a good event!
    It is a VERY long trip taking almost 24 hours...really too long for the both of us.(Jen is still asleep!)Kerry, Merriman and Kay met us at the airport in Austin. The flight from Denver was also delayed so they were a little worried when we were not among the first passengers to emerge from the security lounge.Jen and I were last to get to rhe baggage area(we were not coping too well and needed a bathroom stop)As we came down the escalator we were greeted by Kerry, Merriman and Kay...all smiling and with cameras at the ready. Many huggs and kisses all round...oh..such a relief to get here and so much joy, emotion too to finally meet our dear friends!I did not sleep well last night but with some rest today I will recover. I will let Jen sleep for a spell.How does one put into words how humbled we feel to have such a warm welcome? I will "try" to put that into words as we tell you about our stay later. We wish we could meet all of you....love, sincerely, Ross and Jen

    Hi Ross andJen,
    Don't worry Y'ALL, I'll look after Oz for you. Have a great time over there and please say G'day to everyone for me. P.S> We just had another cyclone in north Qld It passed over Cape York and into the Gulf and is heading for the territory. They upgraded it to cat 5 this morning. Have fun Ron.
  • Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose Member Posts: 598 Member
    #13
    Hi Everyone,

    We look forward to seeing you all Tuesday at 1:40pm. Port Ouranus here we come. . .
    I'm sure we'll have some good stories to tell when we get back to Austin.

    Cheers & Beers

    BL
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    Yea! Let the invasion begin. I SURE WISH I could come...but I guess the rads for my breast ca are slightly more important...sigh...was REALLY trying to come.
    Lift one for me, and Kerry, have those Aussies try some REAL salsa for me (hehehehe).
    Hugs,
    Kathi
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #15
    hi brother and sister,
    welcome to your home away from home.
    have a great time and take a lot of pics.
    wish i could be there.
    all the best
    bruce
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #16
    Wow, that sounds so awesome. I really am jealous as well. I hope you all have a marvelous time! Ross and Jen, I hope you love the US 'cause it loves you!
    Taunya
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #17
    taunya said:

    Wow, that sounds so awesome. I really am jealous as well. I hope you all have a marvelous time! Ross and Jen, I hope you love the US 'cause it loves you!
    Taunya

    HI Y'ALL!!
    I wanted to keep y'all(how am I doin Scouty?) up to speed on our activities...course if I do that this could get to be a perty log topic(bye bye your record Rodney)
    Day 1;am...Jen zzzzing..I mosey on down to the patio and find Kerry watering her garden...hugg/kiss,,,coffee(Jen still sleepin) he!he!Once Jen finally awoke we spent the late morning lounging around tha pool drinkin fine wine, eatin great food.
    pm; Kerry takes us sightseeing around Austin then it's home in time for Merriman to take us out to sample "RIBS"....wow! waddayahfeedthemon!! POPEYE'S SPINACH? Then off to the "missing spoke"... some dance place here that loves to keep visitors entertained. We'all(is that right Scouty?), Merriman and I, graced the dance floor with our good lookin gals. A fellas got to show of his choice of beautifull women!We had a wonderfull day 1, but cannot wait for y'all others to get here....shake a leg!!!!
    huggs, Ross n Jen, Kerry n Merriman
  • bsrules
    bsrules Member Posts: 296
    #18
    kangatoo said:

    HI Y'ALL!!
    I wanted to keep y'all(how am I doin Scouty?) up to speed on our activities...course if I do that this could get to be a perty log topic(bye bye your record Rodney)
    Day 1;am...Jen zzzzing..I mosey on down to the patio and find Kerry watering her garden...hugg/kiss,,,coffee(Jen still sleepin) he!he!Once Jen finally awoke we spent the late morning lounging around tha pool drinkin fine wine, eatin great food.
    pm; Kerry takes us sightseeing around Austin then it's home in time for Merriman to take us out to sample "RIBS"....wow! waddayahfeedthemon!! POPEYE'S SPINACH? Then off to the "missing spoke"... some dance place here that loves to keep visitors entertained. We'all(is that right Scouty?), Merriman and I, graced the dance floor with our good lookin gals. A fellas got to show of his choice of beautifull women!We had a wonderfull day 1, but cannot wait for y'all others to get here....shake a leg!!!!
    huggs, Ross n Jen, Kerry n Merriman

    Wow!!! It sure sounds like you all have been busy since you all finally got together!!! I haven't heard the news yet, how is the weather their? Is it still really hot? I'm glad you guys arrived safely!!! I will see my Dr. Monday morning to tell me if I can fly or not. I will email Kerry when I get home. To let you guys know.

    Was the take off and landing bad? Now I am really worried. Well, I will close saying save a dance for me! Hope to see all of you soon!

    Sue
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #19
    bsrules said:

    Wow!!! It sure sounds like you all have been busy since you all finally got together!!! I haven't heard the news yet, how is the weather their? Is it still really hot? I'm glad you guys arrived safely!!! I will see my Dr. Monday morning to tell me if I can fly or not. I will email Kerry when I get home. To let you guys know.

    Was the take off and landing bad? Now I am really worried. Well, I will close saying save a dance for me! Hope to see all of you soon!

    Sue

    Palooza 3; but first..Ron...how is nth Queensland bearing up mate? Geez...hope they come thru ok.
    Sue....weather great...around 85F+. Don't worry 'bout the takeoffs Sue. The awesome power and noise is a little unsettling...just close your eyes and try to relax.Landings are a breeze...just a few g-forces when they start breaking and putting the engines in reverse thrust.
    Day 2; another no sleep night for me but feel better at the moment.
    am. Today we enjoyed a tour of Austin with a trip to Lake Travis where the scenery is wonderfull. Lunched on nachos, s/d salad and some hot spicy sauces...I think I ate an enchalada(sic?). Merriman suggested that....HOT! Kerry thought margaritas would be nice for Jen and I...mmmmm...not bad.
    pm; Merriman and I "stole" Kerry's sports car and he drove me to see some more sights(his idea of sights is not flora and fauna...lol!) On our return we found Jen in the pool...Kerry declined the swim as she was preparing dinner. Our evening was very relaxed as Kerry's mum and dad came to visit and meet the ozzies. I think they will see us again..in OZ! Early start tomorrow morning..off to Port Aransus.
    Time I should sleep...luv to yas, Ross n Jen
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #20
    kangatoo said:

    Palooza 3; but first..Ron...how is nth Queensland bearing up mate? Geez...hope they come thru ok.
    Sue....weather great...around 85F+. Don't worry 'bout the takeoffs Sue. The awesome power and noise is a little unsettling...just close your eyes and try to relax.Landings are a breeze...just a few g-forces when they start breaking and putting the engines in reverse thrust.
    Day 2; another no sleep night for me but feel better at the moment.
    am. Today we enjoyed a tour of Austin with a trip to Lake Travis where the scenery is wonderfull. Lunched on nachos, s/d salad and some hot spicy sauces...I think I ate an enchalada(sic?). Merriman suggested that....HOT! Kerry thought margaritas would be nice for Jen and I...mmmmm...not bad.
    pm; Merriman and I "stole" Kerry's sports car and he drove me to see some more sights(his idea of sights is not flora and fauna...lol!) On our return we found Jen in the pool...Kerry declined the swim as she was preparing dinner. Our evening was very relaxed as Kerry's mum and dad came to visit and meet the ozzies. I think they will see us again..in OZ! Early start tomorrow morning..off to Port Aransus.
    Time I should sleep...luv to yas, Ross n Jen

    ooops! correction, we are off to San Antonio to see the Alamo! If all goes to plan we will also drop in and meet Debralla...now that would be a highlight of the day!The day will get even better when we collect Scouty from the airport tomorrow night! Huggs, Ross n Jen
    ps...lookit tha time!...nother bad night....grrrr!
  • bsrules
    bsrules Member Posts: 296
    #21
    kangatoo said:

    ooops! correction, we are off to San Antonio to see the Alamo! If all goes to plan we will also drop in and meet Debralla...now that would be a highlight of the day!The day will get even better when we collect Scouty from the airport tomorrow night! Huggs, Ross n Jen
    ps...lookit tha time!...nother bad night....grrrr!

    I bet you guys are having a GREAT time!!! As I promised, My Dr. gave me the OK to fly. I just have to behave myself! I told him I would. So I will be on my way WED. see ya in TX Wed evening. I am supposed to land at 10:50pm. See Ya Soon!

    Sue

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