20 years on LiveJournal. I'm actually surprised it's still functioning after all the handoffs to different companies and countries.

Wow... 20 years.

Wing was known as "Roo" (short for Kangaroo Land aka Australia) We met on an internet chat group about SciFi writers and shows. After 4 yrs of correspondence, phone calls, video calls, and a 3 week meeting, then seriously thinking it through, to make sure it wasn't just a whim, we both decided to fly me and mine over to RooLand. I arrived on the ( Read more... )

Wing went to an Aikido workhsop. I had to tape up his shoulder to prevent re-injury. The removal of the tape was... well, he know knows what it feels like to 'wax' hair. He said he can't understand why anyone would deliberately do that to herself, though ( Read more... )

That I arrived in Australia.

Wing was known as "Roo" in the US. And the date of my arrival wasn't planned, but I never let a good pun slip by.

So, "May the Fourth Be With Roo!

Let the groaning commence!

Aikidomayland and I spent the day in Guilderton and Cervantes. Many photos were taken, and we must have spent hours at "The Pinnacles". It was the best anniversary we have had.

Here's a peek/preview

Aikidomayland in the bushland!


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Aikidomayland and I woke up pretty much at the same time. He looks over to me and said "Happy Anniversary." I returned the sentiment ( Read more... )

When I was living in the US, Aikidomayland 's nickname was 'Roo'. That nickname stuck, and our net friends still call him that ( Read more... )

I said "You betcha yes!" when asked if I would have him as husband and partner.

As enjoyable, and fun our a/b/b weekend was away from home, it's good to be back. Of course being back entails a mountain of laundry, placating two slightly psychotic 'how dare you leave me!' cats, and getting caught up with other things.

Prepped the AC as it's supposed to be another 37+ day today. aikidomayland doesn't like us using the air ( Read more... )

For those who are interested, a gallery of our City of Lights river cruise. Yes, I know some of the pics are blurry, but hey, I was on a moving boat, having to slow shutter speed to get bright enough images, so a little blurring/motion was to be expected.

Still there are great shots of Perth skyline, and other visual yummies.