Pondering a book

July 18th, 2009

After reflecting back over the past 18 months or so, and the things that Laura and I have done and achieved – getting married, travelling the world together, comming home and settling down – I have been pondering the idea of capturing this stage of our lives on paper and publishing it as a book.

I guess the seed that is driving this idea was originally planted while we were travelling when, almost religiously, I posted to our blog about our travels – it was so easy to write about something I was passionate about.

I feel that seed was probably berried some what after our return to ‘real life’. Work and general every-day living nipped it in the bud, but recently that seed of an idea has been sprouting back to life, and today is where it all starts.

I can’t promise anything, but I think drawing on the blog articles I have already written about our wedding, and trip, I’m already in a reasonable place to make a start. I don’t assume for a minute that this will not be a challenge, but thats half the reason why I want to do it.

Anyway, I hope to post my progress as I am going.

Lucas & Laura’s 1st wedding anniversary

April 2nd, 2009

Well, the last year has gone quickly – it only seems like a few months ago that we were getting ready for our wedding, and to head off overseas for 4 months. It’s been quite an exciting and busy year, so we decided to take a few days out and headed down to Hobart for a few days to relax and celebrate our first year of married life.

The slower pace of Hobart (and I guess Tasmania in general) was great for a few relaxed days away. We hired a car so we could get out and see a bit more of the country side. We got up to Coles Bay and Feycinet National Park. We experienced the spine tingling ghost tour at Port Author, and spent a bit of time in Richmond, the Cadbury chocolate factory and the Cascade Brewery. Mount Wellington was covered in cloud, so our slow drive up there didn’t really yield the spectacular views that you could imagine on a clear day.

All in all we had a great couple of days on the smaller island. We have posted our photos in our photo album.

Modrich-Pruscino Family Tree Updates

February 15th, 2009

Antonio Pruscino

I have finally got around to making some updates to the Modrich-Pruscino Family Tree.

Most of the changes are to my mothers side of the family, but there are general updates all over – including this image of Antonio Pruscino (Laura’s Nonno), sourced from the National Archives of Australia.

 

Modrich-Pruscino Family Tree.

From Hell – The Victorian Bushfires

February 9th, 2009
Victorian Bushfire Hell

Victorian Bushfire Hell

Saturday 7th February 2009 is still very fresh in every Australians mind – A day from Hell itself for Victorians.

Few could have imagined worse conditions to fuel the fury of the Bushfires that have ravaged, and continue to ravage, many areas within Victoria. Melbourne’s hottest day on record topped 46.4c (also record for any Australian capital city) – but few in affected areas had time to note the new record, defending their properties and themselves against the hellish fire front.

Victoria is familiar with Bushfires – this is an event all Victorians must prepare for each summer. The difference this year is the shear magnitude of lost life, with the death toll expected to continue to rise over the coming days and even weeks.

While I have been lucky enough to not have been affected by this tragedy, I feel that the best way for me to assist at this time is to dig into my wallet and make a donation to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal (2009).

The Romping Wish Fairies in action

October 20th, 2008

The Melbourne City Romp was on the weekend, and the ‘Romping Wish Fairies’ had a great time. Many thanks to everyone who sponsored us!