Comments on: Australia’s Deadliest Creatures, or Our Bushwalk with Richard http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/ Andrus family travel round the world, rtw with 4 kids? Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Not 25 Vacations Strung Together: Our Top 6 Goals for the Trip http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-2692 Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Not 25 Vacations Strung Together: Our Top 6 Goals for the Trip Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:34:57 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-2692 [...] Status - This is a tricky one. I see all the good the trip has created, but I also see the tension and bickering which come from 24/7 companionship. I would give us another A- and ignore the bickering: what family doesn’t bicker? In New Zealand and Australia the kids had to come to grips with the fact that their only playmates for the next year happened to share the same DNA. They found innovative ways to play together and to bridge the age gaps between them. The relationships between the children are all much stronger than when we left and Dax is much more a part of Kieran and Asher’s lives. As the trip has progressed the number of shared experiences and things to joke and reminisce about has grown exponentionally. Some of these memories are the big ones you would expect–climbing the Great Wall, Zorbing in New Zealand, riding elephants in Thailand. Some come from being part of another culture such as visiting Richard’s house in Australia, crossing the street through a sea of motorbikes in Hanoi, or sharing dinner with new friends in Beijing. But even the smallest experiences are rich with inside jokes which will prove fodder for lifetime of family laughter. The kids’ camaraderie is enhanced by the added responsibility the big ones–Dax and McKane–have taken to look after the little ones–Kieran and Asher. McKane is especially attentive to the whereabouts and status of each family member. So the bottom line is although we still have our moments of frustration, the good is far outweighing the bad and the family is coming together as a result of the trip. [...] [...] Status – This is a tricky one. I see all the good the trip has created, but I also see the tension and bickering which come from 24/7 companionship. I would give us another A- and ignore the bickering: what family doesn’t bicker? In New Zealand and Australia the kids had to come to grips with the fact that their only playmates for the next year happened to share the same DNA. They found innovative ways to play together and to bridge the age gaps between them. The relationships between the children are all much stronger than when we left and Dax is much more a part of Kieran and Asher’s lives. As the trip has progressed the number of shared experiences and things to joke and reminisce about has grown exponentionally. Some of these memories are the big ones you would expect–climbing the Great Wall, Zorbing in New Zealand, riding elephants in Thailand. Some come from being part of another culture such as visiting Richard’s house in Australia, crossing the street through a sea of motorbikes in Hanoi, or sharing dinner with new friends in Beijing. But even the smallest experiences are rich with inside jokes which will prove fodder for lifetime of family laughter. The kids’ camaraderie is enhanced by the added responsibility the big ones–Dax and McKane–have taken to look after the little ones–Kieran and Asher. McKane is especially attentive to the whereabouts and status of each family member. So the bottom line is although we still have our moments of frustration, the good is far outweighing the bad and the family is coming together as a result of the trip. [...]

]]> By: Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Men Will Be Boys http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Men Will Be Boys Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:09:34 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-345 [...] Men Will Be Boys By Anne After much anticipation on the part of everyone involved, the designated hour for our date to build castles with our new friend Richard, his kids Kylie, Daniel, Mitchell, and Robert, and Kylie’s friend Ebony arrived. Tom and McKane met them at the main entrance to King’s Beach. McKane and the girls made the short walk to the apartment to fetch the rest of us. It probably took us 15 minutes to get everybody in their beach gear and collect the appropriate gear–sunscreen, keys, towels, and of course, camera. In that time, Tom and Richard had already accomplished this: [...] [...] Men Will Be Boys By Anne After much anticipation on the part of everyone involved, the designated hour for our date to build castles with our new friend Richard, his kids Kylie, Daniel, Mitchell, and Robert, and Kylie’s friend Ebony arrived. Tom and McKane met them at the main entrance to King’s Beach. McKane and the girls made the short walk to the apartment to fetch the rest of us. It probably took us 15 minutes to get everybody in their beach gear and collect the appropriate gear–sunscreen, keys, towels, and of course, camera. In that time, Tom and Richard had already accomplished this: [...]

]]> By: Tom http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Tom Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:29:07 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-292 Pat, It was our pleasure. They are all a very fun brood. Enjoy your lovely family and great country. Tom Pat,

It was our pleasure. They are all a very fun brood. Enjoy your lovely family and great country.

Tom

]]> By: pat http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-290 pat Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:32:37 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-290 Hello to you lovely people I am Pat,Richards mum. I would like to thank you for the lovely things you said about my son I am proud of the way he loves his family and he really is a good father It hard for him being a single Dad but he gets there by hard work and lots of love and his children are happy It was good for him to meet up with you and he rang me to tell me all about you and was so happy you accepted his invitation he enjoyed every min of your visit and the visit to you on wed at the beach and the lovely chinese meal you all enjoyed thankyou very much for making him welcome and I wish you well and will look forward to reading more about your adventures as you go . I will keep Richard up to date with your travels best wishes and (have a good one) PAT (Richards mum)xx Hello to you lovely people
I am Pat,Richards mum. I would like to thank you for the lovely things you said about my son I am proud of the way he loves his family and he really is a good father It hard for him being a single Dad but he gets there by hard work and lots of love and his children are happy It was good for him to meet up with you and he rang me to tell me all about you and was so happy you accepted his invitation he enjoyed every min of your visit and the visit to you on wed at the beach and the lovely chinese meal you all enjoyed thankyou very much for making him welcome and I wish you well and will look forward to reading more about your adventures as you go . I will keep Richard up to date with your travels
best wishes and (have a good one)
PAT (Richards mum)xx

]]> By: Jennifer S. http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Jennifer S. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:08:40 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-253 Just wanted to wish Anne a happy birthday! I am loving reading about your family's adventures. Love, your old college roomate Just wanted to wish Anne a happy birthday! I am loving reading about your family’s adventures. Love, your old college roomate

]]> By: Dana http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Dana Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:39:41 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-252 Happy Bday Miss 90 cent!!! Forgive my belated wish, but we've had company this week. Wish we could've met at Xian's with the ladies. But speaking of barbies...I've always complained that our house wasn't suited for visitors. What would they do? Where would they sit? Would they be comfortable? Could I cook a meal worthy of my bald brothers (aka Tom and Mike)? My house isn't big enough. I don't have any furniture...YADA, YADA, YADA! After this post, I'm seeing the need to remove my pride blinders, which I didn't know I was wearing. Cheers to Richard for a lesson in warmth, hospitality, and humble pie. And cheers to the fam for being open wide to experiences beyond the tourist humdrum - to matters of the heart. This will be the kind of post I wait on the edge of me seat for. LYG Happy Bday Miss 90 cent!!! Forgive my belated wish, but we’ve had company this week. Wish we could’ve met at Xian’s with the ladies. But speaking of barbies…I’ve always complained that our house wasn’t suited for visitors. What would they do? Where would they sit? Would they be comfortable? Could I cook a meal worthy of my bald brothers (aka Tom and Mike)? My house isn’t big enough. I don’t have any furniture…YADA, YADA, YADA! After this post, I’m seeing the need to remove my pride blinders, which I didn’t know I was wearing. Cheers to Richard for a lesson in warmth, hospitality, and humble pie. And cheers to the fam for being open wide to experiences beyond the tourist humdrum – to matters of the heart. This will be the kind of post I wait on the edge of me seat for. LYG

]]> By: richard and the kids http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-251 richard and the kids Thu, 05 Oct 2006 06:34:21 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-251 hello there it is richard and the other kids! Hope u enjoyed the day at our jungle....The kids most defineatly enjoyed meeting you all and we are hoping to catch you all at the beach next week. I will be bringing along kylie and her friend Ebony (the other young girl who was at our house)to see you all again. P.S the girls are saying it would be highly appreciated if u brought along dax. Bye for now richard and the kids hello there it is richard and the other kids!

Hope u enjoyed the day at our jungle….The kids most defineatly enjoyed meeting you all and we are hoping to catch you all at the beach next week. I will be bringing along kylie and her friend Ebony (the other young girl who was at our house)to see you all again.

P.S the girls are saying it would be highly appreciated if u brought along dax.

Bye for now richard and the kids

]]> By: Paula http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Paula Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:14:27 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/04/australia%e2%80%99s-deadliest-creatures-or-our-bushwalk-with-richard/#comment-250 I loved this post! What a great day with Richard - just the sort of thing you had hoped to do, hang with and enjoy the locals off the beaten path. After reading about all the moths and ticks, one question remains: "How's your bum for grubs?" [couldn't resist that one!] I loved this post! What a great day with Richard – just the sort of thing you had hoped to do, hang with and enjoy the locals off the beaten path. After reading about all the moths and ticks, one question remains: “How’s your bum for grubs?” [couldn't resist that one!]

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