Back to Melbourne & Wedding Pix

Sorry, I havn't posted for a while, it has taken quite some effort to get back into the swing of things, can't say we are there just yet, but it is happening slowly. We havn't got the photographers photos yet, but here are some that were taken. I have put them in order of events "Bucks & Hens Recon.Trip" "Bucks & Hens Weeekend" "The Night Before" at Phil & Neates, "Getting Ready" "The Ceremony" & then "The Reception" it was the BEST weekend - enjoy !

We went from the hottest weekend since the recording of weather began - 150 years - for the hens & bucks weekend to the heaviest rainfall in the history of Phillip Island for the wedding - what a ride ! & a good lesson in learning you can't control everything, and nor do you need to - it was all perfect.

The recurring feedback we received from the reception were the comments on the group of friends that we had, especially the tone that the speeches set that everyone saw what amazing people we have in our lives & the sense of effortless love & closeness surrounding us all. We know & appreciate that & love you all for it. It was so nice that it was so palpable to all. THANKYOU to all our family, bridal party & guests. With all our hearts - we love you x

Special thankyou's in no particular order

Kaz just for being you. Also for your contribution to the Hens & Bucks weekend, the poem was awesome & also for your beautiful & heartfelt speech at the wedding & for the foot massage when getting our hair done & for your gifts which we treasure. Kaz & Damian & Kylin for coming all the way from Cairns and for being there always, we LOVE you all x
Andre for EVERYTHING you did which is too much to mention, you know what it all was & so do we. You were involved in absolutely everything & you did it all so well. We appreciate you & thank you & love you x
Kylie for just getting stuff done on the day & being there, nothing was too much effort, sorry bout the rain, it spoiled your ironing just a little bit x
Jan what can I say, you did so much in so many many way's. WE LOVE YOU. You were there for me day in day out for months & were so generous with your love, time & support & in every way any person could be, you were were my rock & you made it all so much easier - we had a great ride, sorry to keep you waiting so long x
Tony you did us proud as Best Man & Matron of Honour. WE LOVE YOU, your speech rocked, it bought a tear to our eyes, there is nothing to stress over when you speak from the heart which you did so eloquently, thankyou for everything.
Muzzy it was so nice to spend time with you before & after the wedding, thankyou for you & your generosity, being an awesome bridesmaid & for your car as a wedding car it was HOT ! we love you long time x
Simon & Emily what can we say, you guy's really were the best, you both made everything easy on the day & we had a great weekend. Simon you were super cool & cruised along & Emily, you were the best bridesmaid any Stepmother could wish for, you were just the most helpful, dedicated, sweetest & thoughtful girl, I will always cherish that day - we LOVE YOU both xxxxxx
Alison you blitzed the makeup & made the girls look gorgeous, thankyou, it was unplanned but so welcome, you took a huge weight off our shoulders & I thank you for it x
Mum for your beautiful speech & all your help during the day. I know I got a bit stressed at times, but I do appreciate everything you did.
Mum & Dad for walking me across the sand together as a family to my waiting husband.
Last but not least to Jackson, Ash & Holly-Bear for helping with the rings & bubbles & programmes, you all did such a great job & all looked gorgeous, oh & handsome - sorry Jackman ! we love you all x
To Darren my FABULOUS hairdresser for making us girls look good
Jenny & Harley for hosting such an awesome weekend & a fantastic wedding. The food was exquisite & the setting amazing. I am sure your beautiful gardens have made for some stunning photo's. Also a big thankyou to your daughter & chef x
Tess for your amazing gifts & then the wonderful surprise on our wedding day. Your speech sent from afar was beautiful, and we look forward to cashing in our wedding gift on Jetstar too come & see you in MacKay ASAP x
Also thankyou to every one of our wedding guests, for making the trip down to Phillip Island to share the day with us & making our day perfect. A very big thankyou to Connie & Jon & Carolyn & Tim for coming from interstate









Did Andre do something naughty - sure looks that way

After some stiff competition from Jan

Mez & Farmer were Victorious - Mmmm do I hear Wedding Bells

Cath & Kim & Connies preganant tootsies, having a much needed rest !

The Dress

The KISS

Waynes Speech

Luscious Kaz !

Luscious Muz !

Tony & Greg (Pepe) Doin what they do...

Cindy & her "other" Pom !

Photo of the Week

Now that we are back home & getting settled back in after our world travels, I have been going through our photo's & came across this little gem - it is not a recent photo, but I LOVE IT & it made me smile when I saw it, so worth a post. It brings back great memories of a great week, it was taken at Cairns, the week of Kaz & Damian's wedding. After that Kim, Wayne & Tonee went off to Port Douglas for a week of debauchery - it ROCKED. Enjoy x

G' Day from Koh Samui

Hi There - are you having withdrawal's from us, cos even though we are in PARADISE lost, we are missing you all. Mmmmm, bit gushy, probably regret that statement when we leave but well - you know ! We are ready to come home even though it has all been FABULOUS & beyond our wildest expectations.

Let me try & give you a bit of Koh Samui.

Upon our arrival our king sized bed was decorated in red rose petals in the shape of a heart, there was also a scattering of orchids, a box of roses & also a welcome Honeymoon letter. They also gave us a "Happy Honeymoon" Cake & Fresh Fruit - WOW !

No clouds in the sky, around 35 degress with humidity in the high 90's. A resort that is five star, I think they ranked it wrong I believe it should be at least a nine ! We have two massive swimming pools to choose from, a spa on site - not the bubbly sort (well there is that, but also there is the massage & facial & special treatment type of which I have indulged) I had two and a half hours of the works burger. Massage top to toe & then the most fantastic spirulina facial, it was to
die for and so cheap I could go every day but then that is wasting cocktail and / or eating time either in the pool or by the pool or on the beach even !

Take a look at the resort at http://www.amari.com/palmreef/ & don't hate us - ha ha six day's in heaven & it has been. We have walked up and down the beach at Chaewong & cannot find anything that comes close. Check out the rooms & reservations section & then check out the deluxe room & get a little sample of our life here at the moment.

EVERYTHING is exquisite, way beyond anything we have ever experienced luxury wise. It is a total Feng Shui experience. Prior to this experience Wayne was not a fan of the old Feng Shui, nor I - but to quote Wayne, he thought that if everything was "in the Barge Arse position" that was the sum of Feng Shui ! & I kinda had to agree. He & I have changed our minds & when we get home I will entertain you with a bit more Feng Shui... and pole dancing is not Feng Shui AT ALL in case you were wondering. Also I don't think that Wayne will ever stop flashing his bottoms at any opportunity no matter what. But you know some things never change :-)

All that aside, Koh Samui is a total sensory experience, from the gardens to the water features flowing through them to the essential oils burning, to the way the paths meander through the resort, to the presentation of EVERYTHING, it is amazing & will go into more detail at home. It is so exquisite that it makes even a Japanese Garden look really ugly - I am not a fan of Japanese gardens but some people find them appealing ! The people are beautiful, so gentle and humble & polite. They literally serve you, you cannot pull out your own chair to eat or if you go down to the beach they will offer to bring you a deck chair & take drinks orders or food orders. If you look hot they bring you cold face towels infused with essential oils - they are there 100% without being intrusive

Once again we have eaten truly amazing food & enjoyed room service after eating, gosh are we really food pigs - mmmm I think so, but I don't know how you cannot be in the face of such divinity.

Andre, glad to hear you have been eating in sympathy & going broke - now you can bash bellies & compare empty wallets with your cojoined long lost, soon to be reunited with, Buble x

Tony you would LOVE it here, they have Scuba Diving & Jet Ski's & every other water sport you could imagine. We are coming back for a fourteen night stay in around two years & they we will indulge in all of that - but for now, this time, we are just chillin !

Ooh Wayne made a very useful friend this time, the manager of the hotel, Marcus who has given us his personal business card & invited us to email him personally when we return next as he rewards loyalty & return visits & is promising a special rate ! I do LOVE my Buble

At nights we walk along the beach and just stop at any place that looks good for a couple of drinks & move on to the next one. All the resorts have deck chairs out the front & you are welcome to eat or drink at any of them while you look out over the aqua blue ocean with the whitest finest sand which by the way is warm ! Ooh Ahhh, must go now - Buble just walked in after sampling a local bar & I too am enticed

After this standard of living & service over the last few days, we would like to announce that we do expect a very warm Sawadee upon our return this Wednesday ! Nah, whatever, just your cuddles & kisses will be GREAT.

Love to you all xxxxxx Mr & Mrs L

Rome

Hello everyone

Not even updated Rome...... it's all too much !

Florence or Firenze to the locals - aka Gastronomic HEAVEN !

Hi all. I have posted you all replies back to your comments at the last post(s), so make sure you go back & check them out - they are ALL very special.

We are in Florence or Firenze (Italian) at the moment. Has been really difficult both finding an internet connection & the time to post - so apologise for that.

I have much to write but we are at yet the end of another EXHAUSTING yet AWESOME day. It is 11.40pm here & we are really tired so I promise to post either tomorrow or the next day.

We are going to a small place out of Florence tomorrow at Damian & Kaz's recommendation. We have done the city to death on foot, so will see a bit of the countryside tomorrow. We then leave for Rome on Saturday morning.

The food here is just BEYOND, we are in gastronomic heaven, I have nothing back home to even slightly compare it to. We thought France was good but this is just the best.......... even though 1 Euro = 2 AUD we just can't skimp. As an example, 2 coffees & 1 slice of Apple Pie today cost 13 Euro which is 26.00 AUD. As you can imagine, it is KILLING us but, what do you do - well you certainly can't sit by & watch everone else eat even if you won't eat for a year upon your return home....

Gotta go now - post soon

Love you & miss you all x