perfect birthday

[seldear]

A sunny day in Sydney, not too windy, out in the botanical gardens overlooking Sydney Harbour. Maybe down by Mrs Macquarie's chair, looking out to Fort Denison. Picnic lunch: soy chicken drumsticks and zucchini frittata, fairy bread and lemonade (non-american version), sushi rolls and smoked salmon, and mum's creamy potato salad with the little chunks of egg in it.

And all my friends from around the world, jostling and chatting and grumbling at how the sun is in the wrong quadrant and talking with their funny accents ('cos, y'know, in Sydney, they'd be the ones with accents) and arguing Atlantis ships, reading books, catching up with people, rubbing shoulders...

And we could go up to the ANA hotel and have nice cocktails to finish off the day before going back to my place for a massive slumber party. At which I would, naturally, fall asleep first because I'm like that.

Of course, it's never gonna happen. Mostly because trying to get anyone out to Australia is an exercise in futility.

But it's nice to dream.

Comments

[amilyn.livejournal.com]

Husband and I want to come to Oz. We really do.

There's just this little problem.

Two little problems.

And the money that is the problem connected thereto.

Perhaps someday. It would really be lovely. We really are serious abotu coming down there...just not for probably a long while.

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Yes. Everyone's serious about coming to Australia. It's just not in the next couple of years.

Although I do understand about the money thing. Exercise in futility.

[sharim.livejournal.com]

as long as i get an invite...

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

HOn, if you didn't turn up, I might just have to fly down and drag you up!

[sharim.livejournal.com]

*smooch*

So, you coming down for my 21st?

>=D

[coltsbane.livejournal.com]

When's your 21st? Mine's Nov 23 this year...

We need partying. Lots of partying.

[sharim.livejournal.com]

Hmm... will you be in Townesville or elsewhere? Mine's feb 13 next year.

>=D

[coltsbane.livejournal.com]

I'll be in Townsville I think. I have exams around then. But the parentals have been looking forward to a big 21st party since I was born, so some time after that I'll have a big party on the Gold Coast. All are invited. :)

[sharim.livejournal.com]

excellent

*rubs hands together*

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

WOOHOO!

*writes down 23rd Nov in non-existent diary*

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Sure. If I'm invited and you tell me when it is! *g*

[sharim.livejournal.com]

next feb, and of course you're invited!

[sjhw-tolerance.livejournal.com]

No...*I'd* fall asleep first! Maybe in Vegas, though I know we'll be a wee bit late! ((hugs))

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Well, I don't know...I can fall asleep pretty fast after a big day. :)

Mm. Yes. Vegas.

[angst-angel.livejournal.com]

Am also going to come down to Aus...someday. *g*

*hugs*

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Someday, someday, someday...it's all about the someday. *smooches*

[erica-w.livejournal.com]

How is Oz lemonade different?

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

US 'lemonade' = lemon cordial

Aus 'lemonade' = fizzy lemon-lime carbonated drink

It's tripped me up more than once.

[erica-w.livejournal.com]

Like Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist, etc? Or more like our lemonade only carbonated? Sounds good either way. :o)

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Aus 'lemonade' = Sprite/7Up

Aus 'lemon squash' = fizzy US lemonade

[aunty-pasta.livejournal.com]

ARGH! its your birthday???
crrap crap crap


at risk of sounding like a total wanker, happy birthday sel!

:D

i see my future involving the creation of a card using leet skillz and possibly grovelling :D

and what's the difference between american/non american lemonade?

oh and failing chicken soy and sushi, i could ask you to come down here for fabulous japanese food at the jap restaurant (damn thats goooooooooooooood japanese - i swear. its vvvvv good) *drools*

much love :)
nicole.

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

*laughs*

No, hon. Not birthday. Not until August. Just wishing now. :)

*wuvs*
Sel.

[likeadeuce.livejournal.com]

got your postcard request and addy -- yay! definitely not too late. (1) any particular request and (2) I have an address now, does it need a name to get to you? if you don't want to post it, you can email me (karabair at msn dot com). or I'll just address to Seldear, or just the house number, and the postman can work it out (don't know how Aussie mail works!)

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

If the address on the postcard is valid, it will be delivered there. They don't pay attention to names - just the address.

No particular request!

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Oh, just reaslied. if you haven't sent it off already, address it to "Sel".

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

It would be so fun if it did!

*sighs*

[saramund.livejournal.com]

I'm in! Of course, I think I've missed it.. but but I have an excuse if I did!!

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Birthday isn't until August, hon. You have time. :)