Leaving Dunedin, and the flight in general was fairly boring… There were a couple of things to note. Firstly, I’d heard of how close the seats are packed together on Freedom Air but it didn’t quite imagine *how* close they were going to be.
I thought it was going to be a bit of an issue but luckily enough, the plane wasn’t full, I got a window seat, then I got a whole row to myself. Weird, but not unwelcome.
We must have been offloaded at the really quiet end of Sydney International. There weren’t many people around at all. From off the plane to outside the terminal, only 10 mins. Weird, but not unwelcome.
And then, as I had predicted, as soon as I got on terra firma in Sydney, it started blowing, then it started raining, then it started releasing flashes of lightning… I knew it was going to pack in as soon as I got here. But it is much warmer… much much warmer.
Seeing Richie again was cool. Unfortunately he’s working at the moment. He tells me that its normally fairly quiet on this shift but it has been very busy with stream after stream of people coming in.
Hopefully, we’re off for a feed and a beer shortly…
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There are 7 responses to So, we’re here…
Friday, 21st January 2005 10:14 am
Hey babe, glad you got their safely
Hope you are having a fantastic time. Told you the seats were close! One time when I was flying on my own I had a bit fat guy next to me, it was much like a tin of sardines!
It makes me feel a little less jealous that you are also getting crappy weather
Hope it fines up enough for you to go to the beach at least a couple of times 
Have you had red rooster yet? Have you made any comments in reference to the castle yet?
Better go, love ya lots
Friday, 21st January 2005 10:32 am
Hey man, what does umami mean? Is it the start to all of lifes questions or something like that?
Um, am I … ‘In Love’, or am I ‘Happy’, or am I ‘due for a payrise’ etc etc?
Or was it something about food
Have a good one dude
catch you when your back.
Cheers
Dan
Friday, 21st January 2005 11:40 am
Great website John. Do we get photos too? I would like to see only good summer ones cos I been been packing my bag for next week and have only summer clothes that I haven’t tried on yet and no raincoats. Talk to you both tomorrow on the big day. When would be a good time to ring?
Lots of love, Mummy
Friday, 21st January 2005 7:23 pm
Hello, glad you got there safely. Just want you to know that the Naki has had an average of 23 degrees, total sun, no wind etc for the past week!!! You should have stayed here longer and given Sydney a miss – lol
Ahhhhhhhh BUT then I wouldn’t have had the chance to enjoy the duty free alcohol when we come down would I? Have a great time and don’t worry about Sarah, she is on a 7 day shopping spree!!!!!! Second thoughts COME HOME SOON. Love and Best Wishes to Ritchie.
P.S This is a great idea – love it
Friday, 21st January 2005 8:03 pm
Hey John, am in Auckland now, will take awhile to get used to I think, good to hear what your up to, have a fab time. Say hi to Richie
xxxx
Becky
Saturday, 22nd January 2005 12:05 pm
Off to the land of Fosters and Roo’s, look up Bonnydoon while you are there huh.We had enough hail to snow board on just before Christmas, so hope you packed one.I bet umami means one of those dreams that you run and can’t stop huh, just don’t look over your shoulder right?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHIE
And a fresh celebration over a month as all you visitors arrive Mate that is excellent planning.
John you can get cheap trendy rain gear at Paddy’s market,lol.
Go Hard John
Saturday, 22nd January 2005 2:38 pm
Hi Guys,
Great to catch Richie on MSN last night and this morning. Have an awesome day but try to remember it all. I would like a photo soon, please.
Love to you both, Mum.