Stephen flew into Brisbane from Sydney on June 19 at the same time as Paulie's pal Ree, husband Neil, and friend John,flew in from Canberra. They had watched the UK & Irish Lions play the "Brumbies".The trio were following the Lions Rugby tour and spent some time at Chateau Atho-Turnbull. Funny that. Last time Ree and Neil dropped in they were following another Rugby tour. Stephen and Paulie had visted them in Spain back in 2007. One will just have to look back at these pages to understand the Ree-Paulie connection.
The Lions ended up beating the Wallabies. And Stephen's liver was certainly defeated as well. Paulie and Stephen farewelled the trio at the airport on Sunday 23rd. There may be one more rematch - Stephen, Ree and Neil are all in Melbourne from the 27th June (Stephen for work, the guys for the second test match).
First morning in Brisbane
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Up to Noosa for lunch.
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A quick visit to see Olivia at work. Freddie said hi.
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To GOMA. Aboriginal art + a bonus quilt exhibit!
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Friday 21st June- a wee gathering
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3 Americano gals and a Franco-Australian chat
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Akim went down well with John and Neil as he knew Rugby!
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Discussing Tolouse Rugby tactics?
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Phil discusses a fine point of educational tech with Stephen
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Michael discusses Zen meditation techniques
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1 am - the catatonic bewitching hour for Stephen.
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Some winter sun
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A walk up the road
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Psyching up for test match number 1 that night
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A Paulie takes them for a wee walk.
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1 Hour later… Rusty had enough
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…as had Neil
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Pre game lunch at UQ
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A quick zip up the river for a few stops
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Arriving at the "Regatta" stop where Stephen and Paulie spot the guys
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… and the guys spot them
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And they walk to a pub filled with Lions and Aussie supporters
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The day after, Nick drops in
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.. and lunch at the 100 Acres Bar
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