Category Archives: Misc

Kalgoorlie Cup 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Bec

I almost thought we wouldn’t make it. But we did. Race Round; its three race days and one cocktail party are done and dusted for 2014. I’m half sad, half relieved. Time to rest my blistered feet and hang the … Continue reading →

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Ladies Day 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bec

Wednesday was the Hannans Handicap (aka Ladies Day) at the races. I went to work in the morning, ran home and threw on my dress and fascinator and off we went. I decided to take the tiny point and shoot … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Round Cocktail Party 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Bec

Tuesday night was the annual Welcome to the Round Cocktail Party at the Hannans Club. ‘The Round’ refers to Kalgoorlie’s annual week of racing, known as Race Round. The Hannans Club was built in 1896 as one of the first … Continue reading →

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Boulder Cup 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Bec

Race Round has arrived! One week, three race days, a cocktail party and a whole lot of fun are on the cards this week. Proceedings kicked off yesterday with the Boulder Cup. After a last minute costume change I wore … Continue reading →

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Links and lately

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Bec

TGIF friends, TGIF. This week has been long and relentless and next week is the races and I just want it to be here NOW. Links: Do you channel slob chic on airplanes? In defense of dressing up when you … Continue reading →

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An average Wednesday night

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Bec

Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Lady Shadow: My neighbours have entrusted me with feeding her until they return. Until I was tasked with dishing out a can of Fancy Feast every evening, Lady Shadow wanted … Continue reading →

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Liebster Awards

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Bec

Liebster Awards are like chain emails in the blogging world, you get tagged, answer some questions and then send some blog-love back out into the interwebs. I have been nominated by the lovely Liz from I Spy Plum Pie (a … Continue reading →

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Lunch date at Beaten Track Brewery

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Bec

Do you like beer? Do you like bacon? How about beer AND bacon?! I know. Winning combination. On Saturday I went to a lunch Zach aka The Ginger in the Kitchen put on at the Beaten Track Brewery. When I … Continue reading →

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Who’s been sleeping in my house?!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Bec

I’m going through a bit of a history obsession at the moment and luckily for me, the West Australian Goldfields is abundant with fascinating history. We’ve moved into a very old house and I’m determined to find out when it … Continue reading →

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Sunday snippets

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Bec

I can’t begin to explain how much I am loving having a backyard at the new house. This morning I drank my tea in the dappled sunshine. Birds were actually chirping, white butterflies were milling around and bees were hard … Continue reading →

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