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I'm a bundle of jitters over here tonight. Tomorrow is my mother's sixtieth birthday and I've planned a big surprise for her. I'm not the best daughter in the world, but I'm hoping she'll really appreciate this. With the help of my grandma, aunt and cousin, I've booked a day trip for the Mum and I to King Island. King Island is off the north-west tip of Tasmania, a lush, isolated island in Bass Strait. It's famous for its produce--organic beef, dairy products (the King Island Dairy is renowned in Australia), and its seafood. The day trip is a flight on a an old DC-3 across to the island, a buffet meal at the best restaurant on the island and a tour of the dairy and other gourmet food spots. It's all very glam, with champagne on arrival at the airport and all that... I don't think mum has a clue what I've got planned and I don't think it's anything she would expect. I rang her earlier to ask her to dress warmly and comfortably, but smartly, and she seemed completely confused. Fingers crossed none of the relatives have let on! She has probably got a little suspicious about the lack of presents from the UK, but that's ok... as long as tomorrow comes off alright. *bites fingernails*

It's been a weekend of eating for me, with yum cha today to catch up with a pregnant friend (they're breeding--eeep!). By the end of tomorrow I fully anticipate I'll have put back on the three kilos I've been steadily losing over the last couple of months, alas! But YOU try resisting this stuff! Not to mention the to-die-for honey and cinnamon yoghurt. Mmmmm! :-)

Ok, I need to stop twitching and get some rest before the big day tomorrow... *twitches*

Date: 2007-05-19 01:14 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] fahye.livejournal.com
KI BLACK LABEL DOUBLE BRIE! I have only had it maybe twice in my life. Seriously. HEAVEN. IN THE FORM OF CHEESE.

And that yoghurt + frozen raspberries = absolutely the best possible summer dessert.

Date: 2007-05-20 10:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
HEAVEN. IN THE FORM OF CHEESE.
OMG, it IS!! Though very sadly they did not have a batch available for tasting at the fromagerie yesterday. Because they make 'em all-natural, they can't guarantee batches will work out every time. BUT we had South Cape Triple Cream Brie instead, and that made up for much! Also Surprise Cape Cheddar and the Toffee Caramel Cremem dessert--have you had that?! Eeee!! \o/

that yoghurt + frozen raspberries = absolutely the best possible summer dessert
Yes! I nearly always have it for Christmas dessert, and I'm a big fan of frozen rasps + yoghurt of any sort.

Date: 2007-05-19 02:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] skuf.livejournal.com
That's a great surprise - hope you have a good trip!!

Date: 2007-05-20 10:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
It was awesomeness! \o/ I will post on it when I've got photos uploaded. (Ohh, and thanks for rostering me off the Ledger at this time--I would have been waaay too distracted!)

Date: 2007-05-19 02:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] norwich36.livejournal.com
Oh, it sounds like it will be a lovely surprise for her. I hope everything goes well!

Date: 2007-05-20 10:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
:-) It was SOOOO GOOD! It all went well (despite my extreme nerves and insomnia on the matter). I will post about it soon...

Date: 2007-05-19 02:17 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] duskwillow.livejournal.com
Aw, that's a fantastic day you've got planned!
Hope both you and your Mom will have a great time and lots of fun tomorrow! :)

Date: 2007-05-20 10:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Thanks, Cris! It was really fun and Mum loved it! I'll have to show you guys some the photos when I get them uploaded. *g*

Date: 2007-05-19 02:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] never-evil.livejournal.com
Awwwz I am sure she'll love it! What a wonderful gift. Hope you both have a great time <3

Date: 2007-05-20 10:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Thank you! *g* We did. Phew! *wipes brow*

Date: 2007-05-19 03:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dianora2.livejournal.com
This entry made me very hungry, hee. That sounds like a fabulous present! I hope you and you mum have an awesome, yummy time.

Date: 2007-05-20 10:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Much yummy! :-) It went really well and omg, the FOOD! The best beef I've ever had, the best oysters, and some mouth-watering dairy products.

Date: 2007-05-19 05:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dionusia.livejournal.com
Oooh, sounds like a wonderful surprise you have planned there. I'm sure your mum will love it! (And there will be cheese! YAY! I think every holiday should have some.)

I'm off today myself on a little anniversary trip to a local island. I'm thinking of stopping by the farm of the family we buy chevre from at the farmer's market every week. :D Yum.

Have a marvelous time!

Date: 2007-05-20 10:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Ohhh, chevre! I looves chevre! *g* I hope your anniversary trip went well too. Sounds like we both had a very scrummy weekend.

Date: 2007-05-19 06:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] latxcvi.livejournal.com
You have to tell us how it went!

Date: 2007-05-20 10:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
I will! I'll upload some photos... it was a wonderful day!

Date: 2007-05-19 06:43 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] kristiinthedark.livejournal.com
That sounds like a truly awesome birthday present. I'm sure everything will go fine and then you'll be the best daughter ever! \o/

Date: 2007-05-20 11:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Thanks, little k! *hugs* It went very well... I will post about it.

Date: 2007-05-19 08:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] squirrelhaven.livejournal.com
Wow -- that sounds spectacular. I think this might actually put you in the running for Best Daughter In The World; those judges are suckers for the grand gesture.

Have a terrific time!

Date: 2007-05-20 11:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
those judges are suckers for the grand gesture
Hahah! Well, it was that, I think. There were tears. ;-)

Date: 2007-05-19 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nehellania.livejournal.com
Aww, K. That's a great present, I'm sure she'll be thrilled and absolutely love it.

(they're breeding--eeep!)

God can I relate to that. Eeep! is a very apt reaction. *nods*

Date: 2007-05-20 11:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
She did be loving it. :D

Eeep! is a very apt reaction. *nods*
Thank you!! I'm glad someone sympathises. It is most unsettling. And it's not like I haven't been through it before (my first flatmate got pregnant while we were living together--quite the trip-out), but now it's going to be like dominos... one starts, they all start...

Date: 2007-05-20 12:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jude-judith82.livejournal.com
That sounds absolutely lovely. I hope your mom loves it! I know I would.

Date: 2007-05-20 11:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
She did! Yay! \o/

Date: 2007-05-20 02:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] c-mantix.livejournal.com
Very cool gift! Hope you guys have oodles of fun:)

Date: 2007-05-20 11:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Thanks! Oodles indeed! ;-)

Date: 2007-05-20 04:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] serenography.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday to your mother! I'm sure she's going to be thrilled to pieces. I hope you post a report about how it all went.

Date: 2007-05-20 11:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
Thank you! I will, I will! I don't think I can contain my squee...

Date: 2007-05-20 04:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] indigo419.livejournal.com
What a wonderful idea! Hope you have (had) a fabulous time with your mom!

Date: 2007-05-20 11:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bop-radar.livejournal.com
We did, we did! *g*

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