With apologies to other days off I have had.
This was probably one of my most favourite days off ever. Why? Time with friends, time to relax, time to hang out in our great city, and time to for 'silly Dave' to come and play for a while and no one seems to mind. Its all part of the destressing of ministry life anyway! Here's how it works.
Start by riding a river cat from Rydalmere and actually run for it in order to board. But once you are on, you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. Laugh at the little girl who sits behind you and asks her Mum after every bridge you go under: 'Is that the Sydney Harbour Bridge?' Little kids are good for a giggle like that. 
After some lunch, cruise on in to the Sydney Aquarium. You'll love the crocs and stingers, but you can act like a bigger dill than you already are. Crickey! How long can you hold your breath under water?
Next, re-live that time you got lost in the mirror maze when you were a kid, and the time you threw up after going on the Gravitron as a teenager by heading to Luna Park. You'll see magnificent views of Sydney Harbour from the ferris wheel, and your thirst for silliness can be quenched a little more.
Throw in some quality time spent in Conney Island with slide races, spinning out on big wheels and through tunnels. Once you're done, play some pinnies and race each other in Daytona! And may the force be with you, because relfexes and sheer talent certainly won't be! (Why can't I ever win at these things?) 
And then, when the day is over, sit back and chill back over dinner, share some more laughs, have some 'serious' time in talking about life and God and relationships- some of my most favourite topics. Intense stuff!
Then, when its time to bid thee a farewell, release all that excitement that is left and teenage angst that you never got rid of as a teenager by shooting up some bad guys! Yeah! bring that on!
Ahhh...now I'm ready to get back to the grindstone!
Any similiarities to real people are intentional and voyeuristic on your part.
3 comments:
Dave, it was an awesome day, but you forgot to tell people about a certain "machine" in conney island that took your money. Or was it just that you were a cold fish :)
Guys,
looked like an awesome day - actually you have inspired me to do someting similar with my wife on our next "date". Good to see a bit of "Coney Island" action was had by all - last time I was there, I was kissed by my teenage girlfriend!
Keeep having days off like this Dave - keeps you fresh and ready for all that Ministry throws at ya.
cheers big ears!
sounds like an awesome day.
good to hear you're taking care of yourself :)
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