Two bonkers

galenkp in Weekend Experiences • 12 days ago

What do you get when you add one uncle Bonkers and one @mrbonkers? It's simple really, you get two bonkers.

Last week I was told my brother and his wife are coming to visit and that means @mrbonkers will come as well. No big deal? Well *yeah it's a big fucken deal! They live 4,000 kilometres away and due to life and work commitments it's not feasible to see them much in person, the last time was a couple years ago. It's one thing doing weekly video chats and quite another seeing people in person and I feel I miss out on a lot of that little guy's life due to the distance so I'm really happy to hear he'll be down here hanging out for a while and I'm taking some time off work when they're all here to maximise the opportunity.

We've only loosely discussed what we'll be doing, mostly just hanging out, BBQ's, some kayaking (it'll be summer) and stuff like that but because my nephew loves BMX racing and downhill mountain biking so we're arranging some places where he can do that; there's a couple of race tracks nearby and they have race meetings on weekly. I'm really excited about that as I've never seen him race in real life. It means bringing his bike and racing gear on the plane but that's ok, it's a small inconvenience for a big reward. I am looking forward to sharing that experience with him.

So not much is being planned really, just some general things and even then there'll be no set plan although we'll definitely go and buy a Lego set to build together, that's a definite plan!

I'm happy I'll get to see him and for the next few months will be able to chat to him about it when we do video calls as well, it's good to have something to look forward to.

Have you ever planned anything ahead of time simply to have the benefit of something to look forward to leading up to the thing itself? Do you get more value from the thing when it's planned ahead and you get to have the excitement of the build up? Comment if you'd like.

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12 days ago in Weekend Experiences by galenkp

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ryivhnn 12 days ago

It's a pity that life circumstances means you're all so spread out. I think my parents feel the same way with their grandkids especially as they were growing up as we live a decent flight away from each other.

Yay for them being able to come down to visit! It will be glorious :D

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galenkp 12 days ago

Yeah, it's good to know my brother's and sister have pursued their goals and that's taken them to where they are but it means we all miss out on a lot. Them coming down will be great and maybe I'll get up to Cairns later next year to see them in return.

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tamaralovelace 12 days ago

That sounds like it will be a fantastic time with a little bit of everything involved. I'm pretty sure @Mr. Bonkers will be ecstatic to have the opportunity to show you his stuff on the race track. I hope we'll see some race pics, and it doesn't even matter whether they are shitty or not lol. I wholeheartedly believe you are a great host and will keep your family well entertained with enough down time inbetween activities for copious amounts of food and comaraderie. The time leading up to the visit will be exciting as well, all leading up to the actual visit!

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