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Sooooo...  at last some time to fill in on our trip back to the uk.  And first stop, New York.  Firstly, New York is by far the best city Nance or I have ever visited.  Was so much fun with loads to do and even though we both have never been there before, we recognised loads.  We felt safe all the time even in the parks and subways at night, public transport was cheap and effective and the street grid system was so easy to navigate.  We stayed at the Murray Hill inn, which was about 3 blocks from the Empire State Building.  Was pretty basic, but super close to everything.  I would love to do a stint living in New York to experience it as a New Yorker.  Maybe one day when I'm not allow near an ocean for a year to two (god forbid!)  

So all go for the up and coming wedding.  So looking forward to it.  Need to start on that tan for the Christmas fun.

We've been trying to get fit over here with Nance trying her hand at a triathlon and me just doing the usual, but more of it.

As you can see from the pics we've found a new haunt for the summer.  The Manly Dam.  Can't believe it's taken us 3 years to find it and it's only round the corner.  Ah well, better late than never.

Another great find is Narrabeen lake.  We won a couple of nights in the hotel up there and was blown away with how lovely it is.  Even though only half an hour up the road it felt like a proper get away.  Made even better with a visit from the usual suspect, Amy, Gaz and Loz. Good times!!!

Sooo, busy busy busy.  Main thing has been the launch of our long awaited EP, Orange.  The launch party was excellent complete with balloons, loads of people and muchos beeros.  Thanks to everyone for their support.

We also treated ourselves to a trip to Luna park, which is the fair ground on the harbour.  We timed it just right so that we got sunset on the big wheel.  AAARRRRrrr.....  Was very pretty. Then to top the evening, we has suckling pig with Amy and the G man, which we pre ordered.  If you have never had suckling pig, go out now and find somewhere that does it.  Tis the best!!!

Right i is off to find some pope action as he is in town today.

The other weekend, we hosted the Grand National.  Its funny how any uk event is treated with the highest of importance and done to the best of our abilities. We may have watch the race back home, or even popped a few quid on it, but as far as inviting loads of people over, laying out cup cakes, pims and hanging the union jack on the wall, people would have thought we were going over the top.  We even dressed up.

I managed to grab a copy of the race on YouTube, as it was broadcast in the middle of the night here and replay it at a more sensible time.