#party bus in sydney

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What Features Should You Look for in a Party Bus Hire? Choosing a party bus? Find out what features to prioritize. Make your event memorable with the perfect hire.

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Reasons To Opt For A Party Bus Rental For Your Event

Have you ever opted for renting a party bus? If you are planning an occasion with your colleagues or just planning a relaxed trip, party buses would be the most suitable option for your occasion.

But can a party bus rental in Wollongong meet all of your event's requirements? Some people are perplexed or unable to move past this question. You should not skimp on the level of service just because you are choosing a party bus. Numerous party bus rental companies work hard to make any party event as beautiful as they can.

Reasons To Hire Party Buses For Any Event

1. Big Event

There are many events and noteworthy occurrences in life- birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions. Will you soon attend any marriage? Or perhaps your young child's first birthday? Because of the distance between your homes, are your loved ones unable to attend? Don't worry; party buses can save the day. Simply opt for a party bus rental in Wollongong and invite all of your friends to ride along. Party buses are inexpensive. It is great to go to an event with all of your loved ones. Travelling with a large gang is enjoyable, especially when it includes loved ones.

2. A Lot Of Guests

Are there many visitors expected at your event? It becomes challenging to call everyone and find out where they are. When the party is inside your residential property, you have no choice but to bombard yourself with phone calls, especially if the route to your home is complicated. That is the reason many individuals hire a party bus in Sydney. You won't have to worry about anything other than getting them all at once because they will all arrive at the party directly.

Summing Up

Party buses serve their purpose for almost any kind of event. The above reasons are good enough for anyone to rent a party bus. Therefore, do not hesitate to rent your favourite bus as well as make your experience enjoyable.

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What are the Events You Can Rent a Party Bus for?

[pbandjesse]

We are in Uganda! My body is a little confused sleepiness wise, but I am in a great mood. I think for this week I'm just going to write when I have downtime throughout the day, and post before bed. But that way I'm not forgetting anything and also not having to sit and write for an hour when I'm presumably tired from all the activities.

And while there are lots of things, we have been told that this is a place where things move slower, and to expect that. Which is fine with me, I have no real plan or schedule. I just want to have some experiences. Whatever that means.

I was able to get some sleep last night on the plane but after I did my post on our layover on Rwanda I was mostly awake. Our party was playing a card game during the layover and being a little loud and the woman in front of me and James was so mad about it. Like we get it, were all tired, but this is the last stretch and we will need to wake up a bit.

It's a little funny though that it's just so clear how American we are. I was worried about being to much but everyone in this group is so loud and boisterous and happy. Once we finally touched down in Uganda everyone was clapping and cheering and we got some looks. But we were just so happy to be off the plane.

My first impression of Uganda was humid but sweet smelling. It was a cool humid. Like I was still hot but it was with an undercurrent of coolness.

We got all gathered before we headed to immigration. It was very warm in that room but I was in a good mood. I was gross and very very ready to get to our room and get a shower. But that would come in time. First we had to get our visas approved.

The man who did mine was very nice. I was not prepared to have my picture taken but I didnt look to crazy. I was surprised that it is a whole sticker with my face on it inside my passport. But still very neat.

Once I was through I went to collect me and James's suitcases. Which thankfully made it without damage. They were slightly wet from the rain but I was just glad they were here safe. Everyone else would slowly trickle in and get their luggage. And they were all loud and excited. Clapping for us as we started coming through. The staff seemed a little shocked. Probably a combination of how early it was but also just being Americans. I texted Jess that everyone knew we were Americans and she said "the horror" which like. Yes. Embarrassing. Being known!

We would all have to get together to get on the little bus that Paul and Sam had coordinated. We got to meet Sam's uncle Joe who seems super nice. Everyone so far we have met has lovely smiles. I just want to make friends with everyone.

When we got outside my first big impression was that it is humid and smells nice. It was 430 am and I was having fun talking to Paula's sister Sydney about how me and James were able to bring so little bags. Everyone else has huge huge suitcases. I am always proud of how little I pack. It's a point of pride. Though now that we are in the country I do wish I had some different shoes. But shoes are always a struggle for me in travel. But everything else is perfect. And it was fun to discuss.

Getting all 19 of us on this little bus with the suitcases though just straight up wasn't going to happen. So uncle Joe would take all the carry ons and the big luggage would travel on the bus and we were able to squeeze everyone on. And we began the 40 minute drive to the resort.

We got to see interesting things right away. There is huge jackfruit growing all over. The buildings we saw were made of a late of tin and there are a lot of fences and security around things like the schools. We saw some stray dogs. Seeing vendors starting to set up for their day. I wanted to eat all of the foods. I was very excited to try as much as I can.

The drive was nice. We had the windows open. The breeze was great. And there was a lot of chatting and laughing and being silly. We were all so excited to go get clean and get some rest.

When we finally arrived the van struggled to get up the hill. We all were joking about having to lean into it or we would have to get out and push. But we made it there! And then through security.

We got all of our bags scanned. And then we were inside. It was so pretty! We had to give them out passports and visas to check in but we would get them back with our room keys. We had to wait about a half hour but we were all just chilling. Watching breakfast get set up. And discussing the day. We were all excited to hear new bird songs! As the world was waking up it was just so fun hearing birds we have never heard before.

We got our room key and James tried to lead the way but we went the completely wrong way. Oops. So we went back down and one of the staff walked us to our building which was a little down the way. And it was beautiful.

The room was not layed out the way I had pictured but not in a bad way. We have a balcony!! I am so excited about that. And the view is incredible. Like I am blown away. We can see Lake Victoria and some houses and trees and hills and I was just. Absolutely blown away.

We waited until our bags were delivered to take showers. But man was a shower amazing. I got my hair damp to put more conditioner in because the humidity is making me very fluffy. But I know I will just have to accept some amount of fluffy. I did bring my hot brush but I'm not to worried.

We finished getting dressed. Bug spray. Sun screen. And then breakfast!

We headed downstairs and others from our group were there. And I was excited to try things. Buffet was the best idea.

I want to try all the juices. Today I tried watermelon juice which was very nice. I got scrambled egg whites and their local potatoes which were fabulous. I tried a potato curry too which was great with the eggs. I did not like the roasted tomato but jersey tomatoes spoil me for most other tomatoes. I got to try watermelon yogurt which was great. I also tried a passion fruit and papaya. They were fine. But my favorite was the tree tomatoes. I had 4 of them. They tasted like really lovely sour candy. Incredible.

After breakfast we would go look at the plants and bugs. I took some pictures. But then we headed back to the room to rest.

We didn't plan on sleeping but we would sleep until almost 230 in the afternoon. And I was worried that it will mess up the sleep schedule later but this would be fine and was actually a really lovely sleep.

When we woke up I was in a good mood. The general plan was to meet the group at 4 to go to Sam's parents. But that would get moved to 7. So we had time to chill.

First we would stop at another room so James could get measured. I chatted with Uncle Joe and he laughed when I said how beautiful everything is and he was like you haven't even seen anything yet! But I did see the biggest snail I have ever seen in my life so I was still riding that high.

We went for a walk around the gardens. I would point out every bug and bird and small critters I could see. We found more jackfruit. And walked through the playground which has a full trampoline??? We would head down to the gift course, not quite on the lake but closer then we had been. I am just constantly amazed at how beautiful it is here. I can't wait to see more.

We joined friends at the bar and we're all fascinated by the conversion rate. My Pepsi with 8000 shillings! I hope to get some money to bring home as souvenirs. A lot of places will take us dollars and give you back Ugandan change but the dollars have to be nice and not torn or ugly.

Everyone here is so beautiful so far. The fabrics and cuts and everything has been so neat to see. I just want to people watch. And we would get those chances.

After we left the bar we wandered a little longer. And went back to our room to change into our nicer outfits. We would go and hang out in the atrium for a bit. James read on their tablet. I worked on some embroidery. Chatting and people watching. Paul's parents would come down and Paul Sr would show us some of the beautiful pictures he took this morning. We are all just having such a lovely time so far.

Me and James came back to the room and set up on the balcony. I cut more bracelet string. They read. We keep going "woah!!!" Whenever a bird flys by. And now we are heading to find the group again for the welcome party!

It actually took a while to get everyone together to leave for the party. We would meet everyone at the bar. Where I was invited to take shots but I declined. I still enjoyed saying shots shots shots.

It was a bit like herding cats. We would end up in someone's room pregaming and laughing. It has been really nice to be with the girls. I really like them. They are all so pretty and cool. And it's just been so nice talking to them.

When we finally found Paul and Sam and everyone was gathered we would get on the bus. One of the boys was almost left behind but he hustled and we were off to the compound.

And when Sam said compound she meant compound. We would drive through a market, almost all of the trip here was on dirt roads. It was fascinating. More tin buildings. Lots of people. Markers and children and dogs and so many motorcycles. The aspects of poverty are here, and from an anthropology angle it's fascinating, from a human angle I am not sure how to talk about it. I don't want to come across as patronizing, but I'm observing as an outsider from a place of privilege. I am fascinated by the society we have seen. It feels so far removed and different that I am just taking everything in best I can.

We started arriving at the compound and we were all surprised by how bumpy the roads were and that the tall concrete walls had barbed wire on the top. Someone made a comment about is it to keep people in or out? And how it is a little painful to see people have to fear their own community. But once we were past the gate we were in a paradise again.

It's dark out so we can't see to much of the grounds but the house Sam's parents have built is incredible. It's all clean lines and arches and lights. And as soon as we got here (after taking our shoes off to leave outside) we were greeted with hugs. And everyone has been so lovely.

Drinks and dancing and music and laughing. I got to give Sam's family the bracelets I made for them. And I have had some wonderful talks. Everyone is drinking and so happy and it's great. I am so happy for Sam and Paul. And the beautiful families they are bringing together. Like I could cry I am so happy for them.

And tonight has been so fun. I obviously did not eat the meat but James said it was amazing. One of the guys, Gabe, said it was incredible and James thought they were exaggerating but they were not. Everything I did have was so good. More potatoes and a slaw that was red and a salsa and avocado and naan. I also tried the papaya juice and it was all so fresh tasting. I would have liked a sauce of some kind because I like dips but I was still enjoying it so much.

I have been trying to just be very present. But as people are chilling and the dancing has calmed down (I was enjoying dancing too!!) and the speaker just died I wanted to get this finished up. I am not sure when the night will be over. But I'm really happy. This first day was so good. I can't wait to see what tomorrow is like.

I love you all. Until next time! Goodnight!

[fivenightsatfreddysfanfiction]

Job Hunt

Sydney and Vanessa look for jobs to build up money to open a diner, but as Vanessa starts losing hope, Sydney contemplates going down a path he had hoped to never do again.

Time Frame: Post Security Breach, simultaneous with Help Wanted 2, Pre Ruin, Sydney POV

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Running the household was a new experience. There were faint impressions of memories about running a base of operations as a mercenary, maintaining weapons of all sorts, keeping contact with people in similar lines of work to make sure there were clients and contracts to be had, that money flowed to where it was supposed to go, and targets were hit if a double cross happened. Nothing concrete to grab onto and ‘see’ clearly, just fragments of visions of the past and faint recollections of similarities to things he did now while helping Vanessa.

“Gregory! Don’t be late for the bus!” Vanessa called out from the kitchen as she put together a meal to pack up in a Glamrock Freddy Fazbear lunch box, “If you miss it, you’re riding with Sydney while he takes Alex to work!”

“If he rides with me, I’m drilling him on functions in C#!” Alex declared, walking in while straightening his tie as part of his uniform as a security guard. Sydney poured out a cup of coffee for him while Vanessa slid a plate of eggs and toast in his general direction. His brother had offered to return his position of day guard to him once they had all pretty much settled into routine in their shared house. Sydney had considered it for a while before passing on it; Alex had gained a lot more independence and power of choice when he took over as the day guard at Circus Baby’s Pizza and Parties. He wasn’t going to take that from his little brother.

That left the problem of getting new jobs up to him and Vanessa. Their savings would last a few months more, but after that it would become a strain on Alex to carry them through if they didn’t find something soon.

Probably why he’d caught Alex snooping through familiar dark web channels and only barely stopped himself from ripping the computer out of his hands. The amount of money the two of them had stashed away in accounts for their previous lives would have comfortably handled everything and even funded Gregory’s idea of opening their own restaurant. Despite his discomfort at going near anything related to their past identities, Sydney did lament the missed opportunity of using that blood money for a better cause. Wouldn’t make up for the shit he pulled back then but seeing less stress on Vanessa’s face before she finally fell asleep would go a long way to making him feel less crap about the situation.

Alex said the accounts were frozen, no way of getting that money, and their stashes of liquid assets had been destroyed long ago, so they should pretty much give up that avenue and just focus on local work. Sydney had agreed… on the surface.

The loophole he’d worked out by reversing the flaws and mistakes that got him killed in the first place seemed to be accepted by the deal Alex had made. So if he just continued operating under that loophole then there was still a path he could take. If they absolutely had no other choice….

Gregory scurried into the kitchen while Freddy followed at a slower, more cautious pace. The animatronic worried over accidentally damaging the stairs and upstairs floor with his weight so he tended to deliberate over his steps. Maybe he’ll get used to the place with more time. Still, Gregory was in a much better mood since Freddy was able to move in.

Sydney just found himself more on edge, internally screaming any time Freddy was in the same room as him. Whoever said exposure therapy was one good way to get over someone’s fear of something should be dragged into an alley and shot, years being stuck around some form of Freddy didn’t have him get over it. Just made him split between resigned acceptance of future death and frustrated tears that he was still tangled up in Afton’s shit. At least Glamrock Freddy maintained as much distance as he could and seemed aware that Sydney got tense if he couldn’t see where the bear animatronic stood.

“Can I come home if school gets sucky?” Gregory asked between mouthfuls of eggs and hashbrowns.

“You’re just gonna have to put up with it,” Vanessa sighed, already looking over the help wanted section of a newspaper, marker in hand to circle prospective jobs, “We can’t just keep you out of school or we’ll get in trouble. Maybe try and make some friends?”

“Only if I see anyone I recognize from the Pizzaplex,” Gregory muttered and scarfed down the rest of his breakfast before grabbing his lunchbox and bolting again, “Thanks! Bye, Vanessa! Bye, Freddy! See you after school!”

“I always get nervous sending someone to school,” Freddy mumbled, tapping a pair of claws together before looking at Vanessa, “I will get started on cleaning. Good luck in your job-hunting!” She nodded with a smile at him and he wandered off, which finally let Sydney relax.

“Guess he escaped getting drilled for now,” Alex grumbled into his coffee cup, “But I’m gonna get him to sit and study it sooner or later.” He checked the time and sighed, “Right, we’d better leave now if I wanna make it in before the asshole can have an excuse to get on my case about being late.”

“He doesn’t seem that bad,” Sydney carefully signed out, fingers and hands bending awkwardly into unfamiliar positions. Alex squinted at him and he sighed and wrote the message out.

“Oh, well yeah, compared to Master File, he’s a fucking sweetheart to you,” his brother scoffed, “But he bitches me out if I even look at my phone on the job. And don’t even get me started on how he’s still a diva on stage. Fucking embarrassing.” He pointed between Sydney and the paper, “You’re still learning that sign language stuff? Guess I should work on my app to translate it so you don’t have to keep writing everything.”

“Shouldn’t be on your phone if you’re on the clock as security,” Vanessa pointed out, circling a job listing, “It’s in the manual.” Alex hummed, shrugging as he set his cup down. “Well, if everyone’s ready, let’s go. Got some potential places to check for work.”

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Dropping off Alex meant getting to see his old place of work and how much it had changed since he last spent time there. Sydney looked over the new decorations, added services, and the change in people. Meera had grown older in her gaze while her features still retained some of her youthfulness from years ago. She still greeted him warmly, hugged him happily, and gushed about her joy in being able to help rescue him from Afton’s clutches.

Circus Baby watched from where she walked the floor, greeting customers. She only waved at him and Vanessa while Alex promptly ignored the animatronic in favor of making his rounds. The pizzeria had changed some, but Sydney still remembered days of making sure Alex ate regularly to gain healthy weight, keeping teenagers in check so they didn’t bully younger kids, and being a lot more carefree. He kinda missed those days.

From there he and Vanessa drove around town to search out all the places she’d circled. Supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants and bars; they filled out applications until Sydney’s eyes crossed at having to spell his name over and over and over.

“Wrong name,” Vanessa whispered under her breath at one stop and he blinked, rubbing his eyes before glaring down at the paper. He’d put his last name as ‘Michaels’ and scowled. The admittedly bad idea he’d been poking at in the back of his mind must have been taking more of his attention than he thought. Correcting the name was easy enough but now that he was aware of what he was considering, it was harder to shove it back down.

He still had his old skills after all, Afton made sure to use him to that extent whenever she needed people gone. And he remembered how much money there was to be made in those circles.

“This burger place is asking for night guards, wanna try applying here?” Vanessa asked during a stop to eat lunch. She pointed at the sign on the ordering counter with her fries and Sydney turned in his seat to look it over and check out the surroundings more carefully. The place had its own animatronics but the building felt… wrong. Nice enough in the day for a visit, but definitely not a place to be in at night.

“No,” he both signed and shook his head at her. Instinct was now screaming at him to leave, pick Vanessa up bodily if need be and just get out. She gave him a puzzled look, then shrugged and went back to eating her burger so he had to push the reaction down, grimacing a bit. Definitely didn’t make it easy to guard her.

They didn’t apply at the burger place and Vanessa decided they should walk around in a mall as compensation. There were more places to apply at inside, but they drifted from shop to shop, gazing through the storefront windows, more than browse inside them. Just a relaxing walk, side by side, while Vanessa scrolled her phone for messages from Gregory.

“Seems like he found a friend,” she said at last, looking up at him with a grin, “It’s cute. He ran into a girl he met at the Pizzaplex during her birthday party and they reconnected.” She waggled the phone, mischievous smile on her face. “Teasing material~!” she declared in a sing-song tone, “Revenge for how he keeps thinking we’re dating or something.”

Sydney rolled his eyes and Vanessa just laughed, bumping him with her shoulder. That was something they both found a little funny. It wasn’t like Gregory or Alex made much effort to hide how they kept sneaking around the house to ‘spy’ on them, like they were trying to catch the two of them at something incriminating. At first it had been kind of annoying -there were only so many times they both could insist they were just friends before it sounded like denial-, but then they turned it into a game of how long they could waste time before those two gave up out of boredom.

Sometimes Vanessa got a bit of a mean streak and would grab the headboard of their bed to slam against the wall a few times, smiling wide and toothy at the mad scramble down the stairs they both could hear through the closed bedroom door. Those moments had Sydney laughing so hard he could barely breathe.

“We should be getting back now. School will be out in another hour and if we’re not home to let him in, Freddy will do it and we don’t need the neighborhood figuring out we have an animatronic at home,” Vanessa said, looking at the time on her phone. “We’ve pretty much hit every place we could to look for work. Something’s bound to come through for us.”

And if not, well… there was still a little money squirreled away for a plane ticket to Nebraska.

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Alex and Gregory sat in the living room, various parts and a laptop spread on the coffee table. Freddy sat on the floor near them, watching curiously as they worked on the components together. The pieces were scraps from Fitzgerald’s workshop, leftover animatronic parts that the two of them used for practice in making upgrades for Freddy. Sydney watched them for a moment before turning his attention back to dinner prep in the kitchen.

Vanessa had gotten a cookbook during their mall outing and peered at one page, knife in one hand and onion in the other. “Restaurants make onion rings look so easy,” she complained to him as he drew closer to look over the recipe himself, “Should we just chop it up instead and mix it into a meatloaf?”

“Do we have everything for a meatloaf?” Sydney signed, the positioning of his hands growing more fluid with practice over time. Following along with the videos online helped a lot, and Vanessa would sit in with him to learn how to read this new way of communicating. She was still good at understanding him, with or without his signing. Just a side effect of them having spent so long together under Afton’s control.

“Pretty sure we do. We stocked up on staple supplies during our last grocery run,” she replied, slicing the onion in half on the cutting board and wrinkling her nose, “If this makes me cry, we’re never getting onions again.” Sydney huffed a laugh at her, walking away to change ingredients from making onion rings and dip to meatloaf.

Whatever investigations were going on with the Pizzaplex had long ago fizzled out, to no one’s surprise. The place was still cordoned off, with construction equipment surrounding the building to attempt repairs where the sinkhole under Roxy Raceway started destabilizing the foundation. Freddy watched the news about it with a sad expression and Gregory started making suggestions to sneak into the building and see if the other Glamrocks could be salvaged.

“Their programming chips, I mean,” he had amended when Vanessa and Sydney had both stared at him in alarm, “Mr. Woods said he could build them new endos and shells, but we need the chips so that Freddy gets his friends back and not just Fazbear Entertainment copies.” They didn’t really address it, but then they really didn’t want to step back inside the building. Felt too much like a trap, waiting to ensnare them if they dared to cross the threshold again. Safer to stay outside the building.

Or so they had thought. Vanessa suddenly went silent, cutting herself off from her string of complaints about the onion smell, standing in place with her head in an odd tilt, as though listening to something only she could hear. Sydney watched her warily, alarm building up as she continued to stare with empty eyes into the distance, her grip still on the knife. Finally, she turned her attention to him, gaze still vacant as her hand twirled the knife around into a tighter grip, raising it up while she moved towards him in a semi-drunken shuffle.

He moved to intercept, grabbing her wrist to keep the knife up and away, other arm wrapping around her shoulders to limit her rotation force, then spinning them both around together to sandwich her between himself and the kitchen wall. Pinned like that she wouldn’t be able to leverage enough space to free her arm or move the knife. All that was left was to wait and hope Vanessa snapped out of this state before Gregory wandered into the kitchen and panicked.

“...Wh-,” she breathed after a moment, blinking in confusion, “What just…?” Her eyes scanned over him and then herself and then up at the knife in her hand, her face going ashy in realization. Sydney watched her intently, questioning expression on his face. Vanessa swallowed hard, trying to get herself to relax. “I’m okay. I’m… me again,” she whispered and glanced up at her hand, “Could you… take the knife from me? Please?”

He could smell the fear drifting around her, but he pulled away carefully and reached up to slide the knife handle from her loosened grip. While she hugged herself tightly, he finished chopping up the onion, cleaned the knife, then put it away, leaning back against the drawer it was stored in to block access to it. Vanessa flashed him a quick smile of gratitude, shaky as it was, before returning to her efforts of pulling herself together.

“Been a while since that happened,” she finally muttered, moving carefully to his side and leaning in for support, “Only time I felt shut into my own head like that was just before Gregory shut down the system that was making me into Glitchtrap’s puppet.” She shivered, rubbing her arms down. “We had the implants removed, so what set that off now?”

Sydney didn’t have an answer for that, just a suspicion that the activity of repair around the Pizzaplex was yet another front for something more happening there. Even with the implants gone, the scars of what they’d been through in there still lingered, planted traps that could go off if they weren’t vigilant about finding and disarming them. He pulled Vanessa into a hug, tucking her head under his chin and letting them both listen to the innocent bickering in the next room over what went into a good battery upgrade for Freddy. The sounds kept the chill at bay, reminded them both that they were still in light, even if shadows tried to drag them back in.

“Don’t tell Gregory,” Vanessa murmured, “I don’t want him to think he didn’t actually free me. It’ll just make him want to go back in there even more, on some wild goose chase of finding another arcade machine.”

Sydney pulled one hand away. “Okay,” he signed, blinking when she reached out and wove her fingers with his, clutching his hand like a lifeline.

“You’re the best friend a formerly brainwashed amnesiac mom could ever ask for,” she joked weakly, laughing when Sydney chuckled over her head. “Let’s get back to making dinner, before the boys walk in here and think they’ve scored a point in our game.” Her smile grew more genuine and relaxed when he stuck his tongue out at her.

The things he did to help his friends. Worth it every time.

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The admittedly bad idea rose up again when Vanessa didn’t stop frowning at the screen of her laptop, a spare one Alex had cleaned up and secured before passing it to her as a ‘welcome to freedom’ gift. Gregory was upstairs in his room with Freddy and her phone, talking to his friend from school for however long he could stall doing his homework. Alex himself was at work, and that left Sydney to hold down the fort while Vanessa oversaw the managing of household duties.

Usually that meant she got to boss him around into doing more manual chores and he indulged her because it both made her happy and kept his mind trained to work around his fatal flaw. Give up power in exchange for self-control; the deal remained intact and he didn’t feel as suffocated.

Today, she didn’t even crack a smile at having him haul out the garbage to the curb. Just stayed staring at the screen with that tense frown and fearful eyes.

“If your faces freezes like that, I’ll get the blame,” Sydney signed in front of her so she’d have to see his hands. Vanessa glanced up at the motions, attention diverted, then flashed him a tight smile.

“Sorry, just… looking at our savings again,” she apologized and gestured at the screen. “With what we have, even if we rented space for a tiny diner, we won’t have the money to secure restaurant equipment to actually do business.” She twisted a few strands of her hair around her fingers unhappily. “I could try to get a loan, but we’d have to put the house up for collateral. If the business fails, we lose the house. And we won’t even have this much savings for very long. Bills to pay, household expenses… you know how it is,” she added. Sydney nodded in agreement. Those were all things he had to manage when it was just him and Alex living in a meager little apartment to get away from their parents and he was the one working to bring in money for them to live on.

“If only we had, like, a million dollars just drop into our laps,” Vanessa sighed and snapped her fingers, “Like that. It’d solve this diner issue pretty fast. Too bad the lump sum payout I got from fighting with Fazbear Entertainment was eaten up by our hospital bills and this house.”

Sydney grimaced a little at her words. Money was an issue, always was, and that stupidly bad idea was all but whispering more enticement to him. One job. He could probably do one high value job and solve the problem. Only issue was what to do about the fact that he was going to have to be away from them for however long it took to do that job. He couldn’t just up and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to be gone for maybe a month to do something illegal to get us money. See you later!’

Right?

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In retrospect, while sitting in a plane bound for Nebraska, maybe leaving a note on the bed beside a sleeping Vanessa wasn’t his smartest idea. But at least he wasn’t there for her to yell at him. He’ll just get an earful once he was home with the money. Who knows? Maybe he’ll have enough money that she’ll be so happy with it she’d forget to yell at him.

“Someone looks like they’re in the doghouse with the missus,” the passenger beside him muttered as they read their newspaper.

Sydney sighed, shoulders slumping as he lamely signed, “Just friends.” The passenger scoffed and turned a page, resuming their silence. Technically, she was his boss, so the disbelief was understandable.

She was totally going to yell at him once he got back.

[robotslenderman]

Finally made it to the hotel.

Londoners are REALLY friendly. And also very considerate of personal space - frequently heard remarks on the Tube like “mind that lady’s bag” or “you almost crashed into his leg!”

Brits also seem to treat possessions as an extension of your body. Anyone who touched my luggage apologised. Wonder if I absorbed this via cultural osmosis at some point bc this is always something I’ve also done but also noticed nobody else does back home, Aussies don’t usually apologise unless they knock into you directly lol. I thought I was just weird but I must have picked it up from my mum or something.

London is not at all disability friendly, had to lug my stuff up sooooo many stairs. I get there’s a LOT of heritage buildings that are centuries old but I’m sure it wouldn’t do any damage to install lifts in some places? But then this city is so old I don’t know if it’s a structural thing or people putting history above accessibility. It’s not like a Tube station is an old palace or anything.

I must get my love for heat from the British side because they don’t just warm up their interiors (or so I’ve noticed so far), they make them outright toasty.

Tube is so fucking fast. Low capacity compared to Sydney trains which are huge in comparison, but from the announcements I heard they make up for it with volume of trains.

Traffic is VERY vocal. Constant beeping on my way to the hotel. A bus driver beeped pedestrians to make them stay in the middle of the road so he could drive past and the pedestrians tried to go to his window to yell at him lmao

Party trikes????

Still trying to figure out how my shower works

My room is tiny. They upgraded me to another room! This one is also tiny. It has a window though, which I don’t think the old one did.

I hate the tap water but at least it’s not LA’s.

I thought it was fake how winter scenes are tinted blue on TV. Turns out that’s actually a thing. It just got dark. There wasn’t even a sunset, it was just arvo, everything went winter blue and then it was dark. I’m used to the whole world going orange when the sun goes down so that was so fucking weird. Is London always like that or do you only get the orange sunsets in summer?

I used to tell people Sydney’s nightlife wasn’t dead as many complain. I take it back. London is VIBING and it’s so fucking alive.

[dustedmagazine]

Tee Vee Repairman — What’s on TV (Total Punk)

What's On TV? by Tee Vee Repairmann

Tee Vee Repairman makes an old-school garage punk racket, swamping catchy songs in acid baths of dissonance and feedback. Gangly, mop-headed Ishka Edmeades is the band’s sole consistent member, though the group expands to four in the live setting. Like a hundred punk poets before him, he finds existential angst and jubiliant triumph in the most mundane of settings, a bus stop, the checkout line, the street.

What’s on TV? follows 2022’s full-length Waste My Time Watching TV and an earlier EP called Patterns from 2021. Both previous recordings were released first on Edmeades’ own Warttmann, Inc. label. In addition to running a label, he’s been in and out of a number of Sydney bands, including Devo-esque, electro-punk Set-Top Box, synth-aided punk outfit Satanic Togas and Gee-Tee, which is in much the same Ramones/Thunders/Dead Boys vein as Tee Vee Repairman.

“Bus Stop” is the best song here, a snappy, snotty punk anthem, haunted peripherally by a wavery synth/keyboard bit. It’s a nice touch, turning a straight up, guitar-slashing banger into something surreal and out of kilter, like Exploding Hearts with floating anxiety. It’s fitting, too, since the story is one of expectation turning to creeping unease; we’re at the bus stop waiting for something like Godot, who never shows.

Tee Vee Repairman has Jay Reatard’s knack for splicing the giddy fun of garage punk to musings on life’s utter pointlessness. “What’s the Use?” careens like a carnival ride, calliope tootle and all, a sped up clatter of guitars and drums, yet asks why we’re here and when it will stop. “Drowning” chimes and rattles like a non-stop party tune, yet again, Edmeades is waiting for someone. The sonic high point of the tune is when he wails, “I was drowning,” and you want to join in but it seems a little risky.

I can’t wind this down without a nod to the balls-out swagger of “Checkout Line.” The tune’s got a monster riff at its foundation, slightly syncopated, and Edmeades adopts a stuttering, stop-start cadence to deliver the words in time with it. You can hear the Sex Pistol’s guitar blare and the Clash’s anthemry in the cut. There’s even a bass solo. What’s not to love?

Jennifer Kelly

[une-touille-en-vadrouille]

Deuxième jour aux blue Mountains, c'est vraiment splendide comme coin ...

Aujourd'hui, c'était le "underliff-overcliff walking track". Pour ceux qui ne parlent pas anglais, j'ai donc passé deux heures à marcher au dessus et en dessous de falaises 😁

J'ai aussi pu longer les parois pendant un bout de temps, le vert de la végétation faisait un très joli contraste avec le rouge orangé des pierres !

La vue était beaucoup plus dégagée qu'hier, j'avais accès aux montagnes au loin pendant une bonne partie de la balade, c'était très agréable !

J'ai aussi pu voir pas mal de jolies cascades, donc la "Empress waterfall", la cascade de l'impératrice... Bon, c'était gelé, je n'ai pas rejoint sa majesté pour faire trempette hein.

De temps en temps, le chemin plongeait dans une crevasse, qui s'emplissait instantanément de végétation luxuriante. Et souvent d'humidité, il y avait des petits cours d'eau partout, ce n'est sans doute pas pour rien qu'on peut se balader comme ça au coeur de la falaise érodée...

En point bonus, on n'entendait pas du tout les voitures, juste les oiseaux ! J'ai failli mettre "gazouillis", mais si vous avez déjà entendu le cri d'un cacatoès, vous savez que je ne peux décemment pas associer un terme à consonance mélodieuse à cette éructation des enfers.

Bref, la balade était superbe, j'ai eu des très beaux points de vue, Touille happy 😊

Ce soir, retour sur Sydney, puis 13h de bus jusqu'à Byron Bay (la plaaaage, du suuuuurf, du chauuuuud).

En bonus, j'ai profité qu'il n'y ait personne pour enregistrer la chanson qui m'a traîné dans la tête toute la matinée 😘

Bizoux tout le monde !

[partyshuttlessydney]

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Get your group together and get ready for a unique mobile party. As you go around the city, let the joy and laughter fill the air as you board a party bus. Prepare to elevate your special event and make memories that will last a lifetime with pounding music, brilliant lighting, and a lively environment. Party buses have become a popular choice for hosting private parties and a go-to choice for making a memorable experience. The party bus is in high demand as it offers a combination of convenience, safety, and cost-effectiveness. 

Excellent ways to impress your guests

At least twelve people can fit inside private party buses in Sydney, which are basically big limos. Therefore, a plethora of fascinating amenities will be available to your guests. It might be a really elegant experience to charter a party bus. Party buses that have inside areas tailored to create any desired atmosphere for the private party are available. You may charter one that precisely matches the theme of your celebration, whether you want it to seem like a classy cocktail party or a little rave on wheels.

Stylishly transport your party to the venue

Some individuals only require a bus to transport them to and from their events. Hire a party bus in Sydney to transport you and your group anywhere you need to go instead of a limo or plain old bus. Since a party bus is difficult to overlook and can accommodate more guests, you will instantly announce your arrival.

Enjoy excellent features and perks

Large, cosy seats that resemble lounge chairs, plush carpets, minibars, TVs, music players, and decorative lighting are all features of the luxuriously furnished party buses in Sydney. Many have ambient lighting, so you may create the ideal atmosphere for a private party while travelling. Even if you're driving, you may still enjoy solitude and isolation thanks to sound cancellation and tinted windows. The amenities of a party bus will satisfy you and wow your guests.

You'll be prepared to rent a private bus charter whenever the chance presents itself if you keep these pointers in mind. Make lifelong memories with your loved ones, coworkers, friends, and family by treating them to an unparalleled experience aboard a first-rate party bus charter.

[charlesandmartine]

Saturday 21st January 2023

Happy Chinese New Year's Eve

We enjoyed the sunshine in the garden after Martine's swim and my run down to the Quay and back. The plan was to go into the City to help the crowds celebrate the coming of the year of the Rabbit and the departure of the year of the Tiger. Really odd thing having a Lunar New Year. 2022 began on 1 February so you have to be on the ball with your party hats to know when it's going to be next. Also it would appear that in Vietnam it is the year of the cat. Despite this apparent confusion, we made use of the 8.4 dollar cap day and took the ferry to Circular Quay and then another onward to Darling Harbour. From there we walked to Chinatown to join our fellow revellers. We were not alone to welcome the rabbit or cat or whatever, in fact so much not alone that we couldn't see over the heads to where traditional lions/ dragons were performing. We did see a lot of off-duty dragons casually strolling around with their red and gold trousers looking as impressive as perhaps between performance pantomime horses with the equivalent trouser legs.

The festivities would be nothing without the food, and without doubt there was plenty of choice here from the street food outlets. We chose to push our way through a food hall and ordered fried rice and chicken/ seafood. Which was delicious and very welcome.

Making our way back through the lantern bedecked busy streets we followed the crowd to Darling Harbour again where the fireworks were to be held at 9pm. As the time approached for the man with the match to arrive, we were treated to an unusual display of what appeared to be two figures on the wrong end of a fire hydrant. They jiggled mid air supported by two immense jets of water (for some reason). Anyway, quite impressive despite the extremely loud accompanying music. On the dot the fireworks began and I began to realise how discerning we have become of public displays. Suddenly we are experts at pyrotechnics and critical of the degree of complexity of the routines. I would say they were okay but nothing much to write home about, despite now actually writing home about it that is. Unkindly perhaps I thought they were the ones left over from the Sydney Harbour New Year celebration. The final one fizzled out and we turned for home in time to suddenly notice we were not alone by far. The crowds had swelled by many thousands and all had the same intent to make their own way home, but in different directions. It really was quite alarming but we managed to get to through Darling Square and into quieter streets, jump on a train to Wynyard and then the 173x bus home. Glad we went, wasn't as good as we thought it might have been and disappointed that once again we had overlooked buying a fresh supply of Tim Tams!

[markandtrish]

Sydney

Sunday 3rd November 2024

It’s Sunday evening for us now and we’re a bit weary. We started our journey on Friday evening from Heathrow and we’ve lost half a day somewhere but the journey was better than expected and both Hong Kong and Sydney airports were a pleasure to go through. The flights were fine, reasonably comfortable and no delays.

We landed at Sydney about 6.30 this morning local time and had pre booked a shuttle to take us into the city so got to our hotel about 9am. They even had a room ready early so we could have a shower and freshen up.

We decided to head out on the train and bus to Bondi beach for some fresh air. Loads of other people with the same idea but a great walk along the sand watching the surfers, followed by a quick dip, certainly woke us up a bit. No problem getting into the slightly cool water for Mark - he was knocked over by one of the bigger waves!

Heard lots of noisy birds in the trees and eventually spotted some. Worked out later they are noisy minahs, a bit like starlings. Lovely weather, about 30 degrees today so we headed back to the hotel mid afternoon for a short nap before heading out to explore Darling harbour, where our hotel is.

Loads of people out on party boats so we jumped on a ferry to Circular quay and got some great views of the bridge and opera house. When we landed at the quay we walked round the block and found the golden links sculpture that matches the concrete version back home in Pompey.

In the evening went back to the dock near the hotel for a meal of pasta and pizza. Called it a night by 9pm - a great first day which has included a double decker train, a bus, a ferry and a tram.

[hireaminibussydney]

Discover the Benefits of Sydney Mini Bus Hire for Your Group Travel

Convenience and Comfort for Everyone

Traveling as a group can often lead to logistical nightmares, particularly when it comes to transportation. By choosing to hire a minibus, you ensure that everyone can travel together without the stress of coordinating multiple vehicles. A minibus comfortably accommodates larger groups, typically ranging from 10 to 24 passengers. This means you can enjoy the company of your friends or family without worrying about who will drive or navigate the city.

Moreover, modern minibuses are designed with comfort in mind. With spacious seating, ample legroom, and air conditioning, your group can relax and enjoy the ride, no matter how long the journey. Whether you are heading to a corporate function or a scenic trip along the coast, having a dedicated vehicle enhances the overall experience.

Cost-Effective Group Travel Solution

When organizing group travel, the cost can be a significant factor. Renting a minibus is often more economical than hiring multiple cars or using rideshare services. The expenses for fuel, parking, and tolls can quickly add up, but with a Sydney mini bus hire, these costs are consolidated into one manageable price. This makes budgeting for your trip simpler and allows you to allocate more resources towards fun activities.

In addition to cost savings, many hire services offer packages that include insurance and roadside assistance, providing peace of mind for your journey. This aspect can be particularly beneficial when traveling in unfamiliar areas, ensuring that you are covered in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Flexibility in Itinerary Planning

Another significant advantage of opting to hire a minibus is the flexibility it offers in planning your itinerary. When you rely on public transport or taxis, you are bound by their schedules. In contrast, having your minibus allows you to set your schedule, making spontaneous detours and stops along the way.

Imagine exploring the stunning views of the Sydney Harbour, stopping for a meal at a local eatery, or visiting attractions at your own pace. Whether you're heading to Bondi Beach, the Blue Mountains, or a winery tour in the Hunter Valley, you have the freedom to customize your travel experience based on your group’s preferences.

Safety and Professional Drivers

Safety should always be a top priority when traveling, especially in a group. When you hire a minibus, you typically have the option of employing a professional driver. This ensures that everyone arrives at their destination safely and without the stress of navigating traffic or finding parking.

Professional drivers are familiar with the local roads and traffic regulations, reducing the risk of accidents or delays. Furthermore, this means that you can relax and enjoy the journey without worrying about who will be driving. After a long day of activities, it’s comforting to know that you can simply sit back and let someone else handle the driving.

Enhanced Group Bonding Experience

Traveling together creates lasting memories, and hiring a minibus enhances this experience. With everyone together in one vehicle, you can share stories, play games, and enjoy music, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination itself.

The camaraderie that develops during these trips can strengthen relationships and create a more enjoyable outing for everyone involved. Whether it's a birthday celebration, a wedding party, or a corporate team-building event, having a dedicated minibus encourages group bonding, adding to the overall enjoyment of the experience.

Eco-Friendly Travel Option

In today’s environmentally conscious society, many people seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. By choosing to hire a minibus for group travel, you contribute to a more eco-friendly solution. Instead of each person driving their own car, reducing the number of vehicles on the road can significantly lower emissions and traffic congestion.

Many minibus hire services also prioritize sustainable practices, utilizing vehicles that meet modern environmental standards. This means that by opting for a minibus, not only do you benefit from convenience and cost savings, but you are also making a positive choice for the environment.

Conclusion

[ssi-at]

Bucks Party in Sydney: From Daytime Fun to Nighttime Revelry

If you're looking for a balance of daytime excitement and nighttime fun, hosting a bucks party in Sydney is an ideal choice. Start your day with a group adventure, such as a jet boat ride in the iconic Sydney Harbour or a guided brewery tour to sample some of Australia's finest craft beers. The city is full of activities that cater to groups, offering a perfect mix of laid-back and high-energy experiences. As the sun sets, Sydney’s nightlife kicks into full gear. A bucks party in Sydney isn’t complete without hitting the town. The bustling nightlife scene offers everything from rooftop bars with views of the Opera House to hidden speakeasies and world-renowned nightclubs. For something truly unique, consider hiring a private party bus that can take the group from venue to venue. The freedom to explore Sydney’s night scene at your own pace makes for an unforgettable bucks party experience. From beachside BBQs to upscale restaurants, you can tailor the evening’s festivities to match the groom’s personality. Whether the night leads to a dance floor, a poker table, or a private rooftop, a bucks party in Sydney offers a night full of laughter, camaraderie, and celebration.

Go-Kart Racing for a Fun-Filled Bucks Party in Sydney

Get the adrenaline pumping with a high-speed go-kart racing experience for your bucks party in Sydney. Go-kart racing allows the groom and his friends to compete on the track, adding an element of fun and excitement to the day. Sydney has several excellent go-karting tracks, offering different difficulty levels for beginners and pros alike. Many locations provide group packages with exclusive track access and catering, ensuring a full day of action-packed fun. It's a fantastic way to kick-start the bucks party before heading out for dinner and drinks.

Golf Days for a Relaxing Bucks Party in Sydney

If the groom enjoys a day on the green, organizing a golf day is a classic option for a bucks party in Sydney. Sydney has some beautiful golf courses with stunning coastal and countryside views. You can book a day of 18-hole golf, complete with cart rentals and even a private clubhouse for the group to relax afterward. Many courses offer group packages, including food and drinks, making it an all-inclusive experience. A golf day allows for casual competition and plenty of opportunities for laughter and bonding, making it a great bucks party choice.

Surfing Lessons for a Beachside Bucks Party in Sydney

Take advantage of Sydney’s beautiful beaches by organizing a group surfing lesson for the bucks party. Whether the groom is an experienced surfer or a complete beginner, surfing lessons offer a fun and energetic way to spend the day. Bondi Beach and Manly Beach are top spots for surfing in Sydney, with plenty of surf schools offering group packages. After a morning in the waves, the group can relax on the beach or head to a nearby beachside bar to continue the celebrations. Surfing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors during a bucks party in Sydney.

Paintball Games for an Action-Packed Bucks Party in Sydney

Paintballing is an exciting and competitive activity that’s perfect for a bucks party in Sydney. Several paintball fields around the city offer various game scenarios, allowing teams to strategize and compete. Whether the groom is a paintball pro or trying it for the first time, the experience is guaranteed to provide plenty of action, laughs, and camaraderie. Paintball sessions typically last a few hours, giving the group ample time to bond while battling it out. It's an ideal way to kick off a day of adventure before moving on to the night’s festivities.

Beach BBQs for a Relaxed Bucks Party in Sydney

Sydney’s gorgeous beaches offer the perfect backdrop for a relaxed bucks party. Organizing a beach BBQ is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while celebrating with friends. Many beaches around Sydney, including Bronte and Clovelly, have public BBQ facilities that can be booked for group gatherings. A beach BBQ offers a laid-back, fun atmosphere where the groom and his friends can enjoy good food, drinks, and each other’s company. For a touch of luxury, you can hire a private chef to cook up a feast while you relax and enjoy the sun.

Sporting Events for a Bucks Party in Sydney

Sydney is home to a variety of professional sports teams, making a sporting event an excellent activity for a bucks party in Sydney. Whether the groom is a fan of rugby, cricket, or soccer, organizing a day at the stadium offers a fun and exciting group experience. Many stadiums offer corporate packages, including private boxes, catering, and drinks, making the day even more special. Watching a live game together gives the group plenty of time to bond, celebrate, and cheer for their favorite teams, creating lasting memories.

VIP Club Nights for a Glamorous Bucks Party in Sydney

For a more glamorous celebration, consider booking a VIP experience at one of Sydney’s top nightclubs for the bucks party. Many venues offer exclusive VIP packages, which include private booths, bottle service, and personal hosts. With access to the city’s hottest clubs, the group can dance the night away in style. A VIP club night offers a touch of luxury and ensures the groom and his friends enjoy a night to remember. The combination of great music, fantastic drinks, and an electric atmosphere makes a VIP night out the perfect finale to a bucks party in Sydney.

Conclusion

Sydney’s diverse range of activities and venues makes it the ideal location to host an unforgettable bucks party. Whether you’re planning a laid-back BBQ by the beach or a high-stakes casino night, you’ll find plenty of options to suit the groom’s style. The city's stunning views, lively nightlife, and endless entertainment ensure that a bucks party in Sydney will be talked about for years to come. From day adventures to nighttime celebrations, Sydney provides the ultimate setting for creating unforgettable memories with your closest friends.