July 20th, 21st and Cass's farewell night. Plus the 22nd, and 23rd.

These next couple days were not that filled with any specific activities. We spent one day shopping, and Cass literally cleared out every store she went into (well, not really, but she did support the Australian Economy in a way that won't be forgotten....). My key purchases were a pair of new leather boots, a half price Australian Rugby jersey and some cool rugby shorts to wear when I work out. Cass copied me on those ones, although she would like to think that they were her idea.

On the 21st, we went to my uni to pick up some transcripts and get all those loose ends organized. We spent a good chuck of the morning walking around, and I was able to show my family all the places I hung out at. It was really nostalgic and I got super sad, super fast. Dad and Cass found the uni to be a gorgeous place, whereas Quinn was more into the eels swimming around in the lakes and whether or not people were able to fish in them...

That night, we met up with Marilyn and Derek for dinner out together. We spent a good couple hours talking about nearly everything over some great wine, and some pretty decent meals. I think Dad's was the best - he ordered crumbed Red Snapper and it came out WHOLE. Face, eyes, scales....everything. The look on his face was priceless!! Derek's was a close second, but only for it's uniqueness - wild boar loin. He seemed to enjoy it!

After dinner, we dropped Quinn off at home to watch a movie, and the rest of us headed out to the Treasury Casino to spend Cass's last night in Brissy out. According to her, she wanted to not sleep at all, and then be able to sleep on the plane, so Derek and I knew we were in for a long night. Dad and Derek hit up the blackjack tables for a good hour or so, both of them coming out on top and winning more than they started with. Eventually, midnight rolled around and Dad headed back to check up on Quinn. Derek, Cass and I kept things going with a couple drinks and then a few rounds on the pokies. We all lost. But, that didn't deter Cass, who, at 2am, decided she was hungry and so dragged us to the 24hr pancake place for some 2am wedges and pancakes. Needless to say, Cass and I got home around 3am, and needed to be up at 4am to drive her to the airport. Her plan worked, but as she told us after arrival into Calgary, she didn't sleep at all on the plane over. Too bad!


July 22nd and 23rd were low-key days. We stayed around the apartment, went for a couple walks to Southbank and other key places, had some more dinners with Derek and crew and just relaxed. I said goodbye to Dad and Quinn on the 24th during the day, and then went out that night, but I'll save that for another post!!