Ahhh…. well, a few days ago loves young dream arrived back in Australia all jetlagged and grumpy.
The new Mrs Mckenzie apologises for a month long silence. Unfortunately for you guys my new husband implemented a “no work on honeymoon or I am divorcing you” policy. So them’s the breaks I’m afraid… no blogging was allowed.
Upon our return, we discovered what 10 weeks away does to a quarter acre of rainforest garden and house roof - covers it in an inch of leafy debris! Consequently we’ve just spent 4 very sweaty days variously clearing roofs, guttering, footpaths, ponds, and flower beds of a surprising volume of rubbish. We’re not even half finished yet. Oh, and lets not forget the small matter of catching up on my Christmas promotions!
The Honeymoon….
Was fabulous and relaxing though, here’s a few wee piccies of the part of our trip that was beautiful Railay Beach, Thailand.
I really, really have to learn how to fold up my towels like this… how impressed would visitors be if you did this to their beds?!
This is me visiting a local shrine, and yes those are what you think they are. As you can see, I was scared to touch anything in case they were fertility symbols. Apparently though, they bring fishermen home safe from the sea. Quite how they do this is still a mystery to me, perhaps if all else fails they use them as life rafts?!
Ahhhh……. my favourite beach!
It really was a very beautiful time of things!
Now…
We’re back home and I’m working away furiously again trying to create a bit of extra Christmas fiscal joy to help replenish the old bank account again after all our recent adventures. Things are starting to get back on an even (ish) keel so I hope to be chatting to you all regularly once more.
It feels a little odd to be married, but I’m sure I’m not unique in that sentiment. For the record, I will very much be remaining “Kirsty McCubbin” within the affiliate sphere / world of work… Mrs McKenzie will only be my name on evenings, weekends, and special holidays 
Finally…
If you have sent me an “Ask Kirsty” in the last ten weeks I’ve probably not replied. It has been a frantic time for me to say the least, and I just couldn’t concentrate well enough to respond. Aplologies to all of you who have asked questions and not gotten help. Please do re-send if you’ve not found an answer elsewhere!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Your pics look fantastic. I spent some time at Railay Beach in April and would say it was the favourite part of my trip - sitting on the beach with a drink just chilling.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Welcome back! Now if you could write up a quick post telling me how to make affiliate millions over the Christmas season I’d be most grateful.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’m so very jealous!!! Glad to have you back though!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Beginning to wonder what had happened to you, Love’s Young Dream is a dim and distant memory here (40 years in February :0) - wondering how those large, robust matchsticks!! would work here on Redcar beach - with regards to our local fishermen - Welcome back Kirsty
November 18th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Glad you both had a fab’ time!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am
@Carl… ahhh, it’s a fabulous place isn’t it? Must say all the development since I was last there is a bit of a shame, but it’s still a very, very cool place to be.
@Elaine…. don’t you get time off for good behaviour? I’ll think its momentous when Dunc and I get to 4 years, never mind 40!!