Vash the Stampede

Meanwhile... 10th anniversary today.

Amazulu

Good onya Vash

old.sparkles

Only just got round to this update - love seeing the photos of the work you do

Oh, and Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. Vash

Vash the Stampede

Thanks guys.

spouse of scouse

Bugger the Purchasing Officer job - hire yourself out as a Master of All Trades! You've done a wonderful job with repairs and decorating your house.

Happy 10th anniversary to you both - you're well past the old 7 year itch, so it should all be smooth sailing now

Vash the Stampede

Thanks SoS, it's been good fun!

aries

Vash, your pic of the grapes has given me good memories of my first year in Oz in 1960. After staying for a while with a sister, I rented a room with share facilities in a big old house in Prospect Road, Prospect. Apart from half a dozen old garages at the back, there was a derelict tennis court with the high wiring covered in grave vines. Somewhere there is a photograph of me holding a huge bunch of grapes, and after coming from England, for me to see them growing so freely was astonishing. The big old corner house is still there, now surrounded by a high wall, but the tennis court accessed from the side road, has been redeveloped.

Vash the Stampede

I have a mate who lives in Prospect, and I often drive up Prospect Road, so I should hunt it down and take a look.

aries

The house is adjacent to a few shops, and the long high wall goes around the corner. Impossible to miss!

ozzieeagle

Great photos and update Vash.... I like the look of your garden, seems greener than a lot I've seen in Adelaide

Vash the Stampede

^^ Thanks mate.

So, a few things have changed recently, and I decided they're worth an early update (incidentally, I didn't get the Purchasing Officer job).

In the first week of January I was approached by an old friend seeking to expand his business (he provides corporate services and air conditioning). We had a little chat, and a week later I was employed as a Key Account Manager (one of my dream jobs!)

The company is located in Littlehampton and I live in Playford, so it's a 1 hour commute to work each day. But I drive through the hills, so it's also beautiful and quiet.



My new income has allowed us to upgrade from our trusty 1998 Magna battle wagon. I managed to find Mrs Stampede a 1996 Mazda Astina in near pristine condition, with a genuine 66,600km on the odometer:











We paid $2,450.

Vash the Stampede

I went for a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 with 2.0 DOHC Twin Spark engine, Selespeed transmission, and a genuine 106,800kms.













It cost us $3,000 and it's a lot of fun to drive.

Vash the Stampede

We have moved the pups to a new school. Their previous school was a Category 2; their new school is a Category 5. The difference is substantial, and the pups are thriving.











^^ Check out the hard man in the shower, with his crew cut and tats!

It's shaping up to be a good year.

Amazulu

Good on you. I loved the 156 when it came out - it certainly broke the mould in terms of styling. A good friend of mine had one which he really enjoyed driving, but be warned, it has a terrible reputation for reliability

Ozzidoc

It's all still awesome Vash! Well done to you and your family.