Wednesday 9 June 2010
I had my last day at the Department of Communities, finished early and Mikey picked me up.
Went home packed up the car and drove to Coolangatta. We had a lovely one bedroom apartment this year on Boundary Road. After 13 trips up and down 3 flights of stairs we unpacked and got settled in.
We then went for a walk along Marine Pde and grabbed some dinner at Outback Jacks.
Thursday 10 June 2010
After having breakfast at the unit we had a leisurely stroll around Cooly shops and caught up with Ken, Sharyn and Sharon at Farleys for a lovely lunch.
Ken and I had organised to do Chrissy and Ray's Intermediate Swing workshop - which was great as I haven't been to a class for a really long time!
This year Chrissy and Ray had managed to get another Swing night as well as the Sunday night ball - which was awesome. Unfortunately Seagulls was renovating and where unable to us the venue this year, so we got stuck with the Civic Centre ( like dancing on ice!).
Friday 11 June 2010
Market Day!!!! This is the day that all retro girls dream about, stores form all over the country converge on one site, to sell their retro goods and services.
We grabbed some lunch and then Mikey went for a walk around Point Danger and I went to Mark and Amanada O'Briens beginners Balboa workshop - we are going to need more practice with this style!!!
Mikey and I then had a night off and went to the movies to see Robin Hood (really good).
Saturday 12 June 2010
Saturday and Sunday of Wintersun are Mikey's favourite days, he has 5 music stages to choose from! Mikey and Ken become groupies for the weekend! Marine Pde was closed off for the day and the pre 1964 cars lined up along the road.
Today was especially busy as the weather was beautiful and sunny. We stayed at the swing stage for the "Swimwear through the ages fashion show" it was great with real women sized models!
Saturday night we had our traditional Katz Corner early dinner out - this year at the Indian - great food! Sharyn and I did our usual trick of drinking too much and having no motivation to go out afterwards! It was great to catch up with everyone!
Sunday 13 June 2010
Mikey and Ken went to watch bands again and I took my time getting ready then headed to Chrissy's tent at the markets to see the entries for the cake bake, I ended up being dragged in having the show off morning tea next to the cake bake, it ended up being very amusing. Chrissy got Candice (from Melbourne - international vintage blogger and model) to judge the contest. It was a very popular tent for the spectators, who ended up muscling their way in behind the bakers!!!! SECURITY!!! Trailer Trash Tattoo won in the end with her Trailer cake with was amazing!!!
I then headed over to Mikey and Ken over at the swing stage to watch "Darling Buds of May" from WA - one of our favourite bands. Great as always!
We then headed back to the unit to rest up for the big night and watch the Lions get beaten once again :(
Off to the Civic Centre again for the Swing Ball, which was sold out we had a few interstate people not very happy as there where not enough seats to go around. Luckily though the floor was a lot better! Adam Hall, Benny and Fly by Nighters and Darling Buds of May kept us entertained for the night. It was a great night out!
Monday 14th June 2010
You know you've done Wintersun when your feet are sore and blistered, your back hurts, lacking in sleep and water and your hair feels like straw! another year over Goodbye Coolangatta!
Next year it is at Port MacQuarie NSW. for more details go to wwww.wintersun.org.au
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