I had a new biz pitch in Port Kembla – and didn’t realize how far it was from my berth. It was far. I don’t drive. A taxi would have been $323 one way. Not good.

So I called my friends at greentomatocars.com.au — hybrid hired vehicles. I’ve had wonderful experience with them. They are friendly, have reasonable rates, and are always helpful (even if they can’t help me everytime because I’m late calling) – all around best service I’ve experienced in Oz.

A lovely man named Russ picked me up – we went on a very long jaunt through the most beautiful towns. We drove through a National Forest, we drove along the coast, we drove and drove and drove – keeping up a really interesting convo the whole time.

I usually don’t talk much to strangers – but after about 10 minutes, Russ and I were no longer strangers. I told him random facts from my oh-so-thrilling life that I don’t share with most people. It must have been the view and the absence of petrol in the Prius, but it was a very pleasant afternoon. I’m usually very nervous before a meeting, but I was raring to go and ready to take on Port Kembla.

Before you call a taxi, call Green Tomato Cars and request a rate – 1300 72 9998 – they are way less expensive than a cab. And you get a great driver to boot! If you get Russ, tell him hey for me.

Thanks, Green Tomato Cars and Russ – I’m one happy gal and can’t wait to set sail again!

It’s been a long time and many things have happened – but the short story is we now live in Sydney – Mr. & Ms. Boring are now living in the coolest spot we could ever imagine – thank you Daemon (www.daemon.com.au and www.farcrycore.org).

So for all my reader who was awaiting the latest pearls of wisdom from me here goes…

WE ARE IN SYDNEY – it’s beautiful and lovely and definitely SWEET AND SASSY! have no friends, I have no stuff, I have no turtle, I have no eyebrow lady or hair lady or stick deodorant but this place ROCKS!

Oh – I have a sewing machine – WHEW! And I joined my second Flirty Apron Swap: http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/. This one is HOLIDAY APRONS. I love it. I just finished my apron this morning and need to make a few diddies for my partners little girls – she has 3 beautiful daughters – but I’m almost ready to go.

Here is a pic:

You may remember my last apron, of course, loyal reader:

Huzzah – so there you have it – I’ll leave you with one last photo – my new favourite photo from Sydney – this is the most efficient, well-thought out, kick a** place to live – this was a sticker in my plastic wrap – who would have thought how helpful this is?

SWEET AND SASSY IS NOW GLOBAL!
Go crazy!