a fifo wife {read: Have you read 50 shades of grey}

Anyone read it? After rushing out to get my copy,yes guilty as sin, reading the first page well that’s where I have stayed. Stuck on the first page. Its still sitting on my desk.

Tell me lovelies does it live up to the hype? Should I press on despite the bad writing? Will umm husband be turning the literal pages for me?

xx Deb

a fifo wife {kids read: we’re going on a bear hunt}

Were going on a bear hunt. Its my kids favourite read at the moment. Its one of those oldie but goodie books first being published in 1989..oh so long ago..

The Story:
A father, 4 children (ages toddler to teenager), and the family dog fearlessly head out on an adventure to find a bear.  Along the way, they come across many obstacles such as a river, thick mud, a forest, a snowstorm, and finally a cave.  The family does indeed find the bear, and the bear chases the family home, going through all the obstacles again.  The story ends with the family hiding under the covers in bed while the bear trudges home.
It should be noted that a gun is not included in any of the pictures or in the text.  The author in no way implies that the family is out to hurt the bear, but rather is out on an adventure to find one.

You can grab a copy here or here

Have a great day lovelies,

xx Deb

a fifo wife {me: public embarrassment..have you ever…}

Have  you ever embarrassed yourself in public so bad that even you are in convulsive fits of laughter..that was me on Tuesday.

Now I’m using the fact I was running on three hours sleep after a month long swing so the relaxing phase of this FIFO gig was in operation.

So here is what happened. Are you ready for the absolut stupidity of it.

I closed the back cab window of the truck on my head knocking myself out. It’s a pull down window that I had to do with my own hand with my own arm attached to my own body to which somewhere along the way is attached to my brain. Which in all theory should have told the rest of my body including my head to step back but no. So I closed that window on the cab of the truck on my head literally knocking myself out. Because I usually do it with such force and as it happens I caught my head with the corner of the window which as it turns out is rather sharp and left not only a massive bump on my forehead but a cut and a welt down my nose. Nice.

How does one forget to remove their head from a window that they have closed countless times before. How? How does that happen? How? Its not rocket science.

Perfectly it happened in the Woolworth’s car park. I kid you not. A full car park. Once I came to. I sobbed and sobbed with embarrassment. All the time thinking whats likely hood this will end up on you tube. Then laughed and laughed and I’m still laughing about it.

My husband just stood their in complete dumb founded shock. Didn’t offer to help just stood and looked.

I’m just glad I had clean knickers on, my legs were shaved and that my office was tidy. Crap…head lines read…women killed by closing a window…weirdest suicide ever.

I’m no longer allowed near the electric windows nor the fridge and freezer.

So my friends whats the dumbest thing you have ever done in public…come on tell..lets have a giggle..

xx Deb

a fifo wife {fifo life: interiors: Aura home}

This is the work of Aura an Australian linen and home accessories company. Locally designed by Tracey Ellis and ethically made..yum. Don’t these look perfectly industrial? Double yum!! All items available from their online store. http://www.aurahome.com.au/. Free shipping on orders over $150.00…

Have a fantastic Thursday my lovelies,

xX Deb

PS. I have no affiliation with the store however I do love their styling and am quite partial to the Maison Ruffle in Cloud should anyone from Aura HQ happen to stumbleupon my wee blog… hint hint nudge.

a fifo wife {fifo life: what’s for dinner: chicken satay}

This is not an authentic recipe but its easy quick and yum..you could also do this with beef.

What you will need:

500 g of chicken thight fillet or breast (your choice)

1 tbls of peanut oil

1 clove of garlic

1 small chilli thinly sliced (optional)

1 squeeze of lime juice

2-3 teaspoon of curry powder

1 tablespoonof soy sauce

2 heaped teaspoon of crunchy peanut butter

250 ml of coconut milk

2 tablespoon of coriander

 

How to:

1. Heat pan, add oil, onions, chilli garlic, and curry powder cook for one minute.

2. Add chicken and cook until brown.

3. Add soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice and peanut butter and stir until smooth.

4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Stir in coriander and serve.

Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

XX Deb