Here are some pictures from the ride.
This is Brett pushing hard up the BIG hill!!
Here we are taking a scenic break along Lake Michigan.
Finally relaxing on Mackinaw Island.
Friday, May 30, 2008
51 Mile Bike Ride!
Brett and I went on a 51 Mile bike ride with his parents and another couple in mid-May. We rode from Harbor Springs (starting at Boyne Highlands) all the way to Mackinaw City. We took a fun lunch break at Leggs Inn and got a great view of Lake Michigan. We were worried about the weather but luckily the forecasters got it wrong - instead of rain and chilly temps we had sun and it was in the upper 50s - perfect biking weather.
Here are some pictures from the ride.
This is Brett pushing hard up the BIG hill!!
Here we are taking a scenic break along Lake Michigan.
Finally relaxing on Mackinaw Island.
Here are some pictures from the ride.
This is Brett pushing hard up the BIG hill!!
Here we are taking a scenic break along Lake Michigan.
Finally relaxing on Mackinaw Island.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Hello from Grandma
This is Lisa helping Grandma learn to use our blog. She's a very savvy lady. She knows how to read the blog, and we're learning to type on it. So, let's see what happens.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Visa Update
Just to let everyone know, and hopefully not have to tell this story over and over....
I have heard about my pending visa application. Today my case officer called and gave me two options. Due to the fact that Thomas and I only lived together for 6 months total, she could either let me withdraw my application, or she would have to reject it. This is extremely frustrating for many reasons, and I can elaborate if anyone would like me to. So, the plan now is that I will return to Brisbane on my June 2nd flight, as originally planned. In six months time, maybe seven, just to be sure, I will reapply for the same visa (New Zealand Family Relationship, temporary residence, valid for 5 years, allows me to work). I can either do this in Australia, or I will have to leave the country to apply, wait in Australia when it is processed, and leave the country when it is granted. This can be done via New Zealand.
So, I will go back on June 2nd, and again be unemployed. Hopefully I will keep myself busy enough to be happy. I may come home again to apply, but if I can avoid it, I will. After all, two round trip tickets to New Zealand is still far cheaper than one round trip between the US and Australia.
xoxo
Lisa
I have heard about my pending visa application. Today my case officer called and gave me two options. Due to the fact that Thomas and I only lived together for 6 months total, she could either let me withdraw my application, or she would have to reject it. This is extremely frustrating for many reasons, and I can elaborate if anyone would like me to. So, the plan now is that I will return to Brisbane on my June 2nd flight, as originally planned. In six months time, maybe seven, just to be sure, I will reapply for the same visa (New Zealand Family Relationship, temporary residence, valid for 5 years, allows me to work). I can either do this in Australia, or I will have to leave the country to apply, wait in Australia when it is processed, and leave the country when it is granted. This can be done via New Zealand.
So, I will go back on June 2nd, and again be unemployed. Hopefully I will keep myself busy enough to be happy. I may come home again to apply, but if I can avoid it, I will. After all, two round trip tickets to New Zealand is still far cheaper than one round trip between the US and Australia.
xoxo
Lisa
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