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    5. April 2022 19:04
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    Dad in Sydney 2022

    5. April 2022 19:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    It has been three years since I last spent time with my dad. This is due to Australia closing its bo
    It has been three years since I last spent time with my dad. This is due to Australia closing its borders for two years due to the Covid pandemic.

    As soon as they announced opening the borders again in February my dad booked his ticket to come a visit.

    It was really nice to have him here and different from when he has been here previously. For starters, he was here by himself which was a different dynamic and also Aiden and Lucas have grown older and really enjoyed bonding with 'Bedstefar'. Especially Aiden and my dad found that they had music in common and Aiden took great prise in being able to play some of the pieces on piano that my dad was able to sing.





    I really enjoyed having a few beers (and other good stuff) with him while he was here.






    A couple of years ago I bough a machine to transfer my dads and grandads old 8mm film to digital. Because of the pandemic I was never able to try it out. My dad brought one of his films to do a trial transfer. It worked really well and he'd now brought it back to Denmark with him to transfer the rest.



    One afternoon dad and I went up to the Barrenjoey lighthouse. My dad is still able to do it although he is a bit slower and not as strong as he used to be.







    5. April 2022 15:04
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    Lucas awesome checkmate award

    5. April 2022 15:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas is part of the schools chess club.The other day he was very proud that he'd received this awar
    Lucas is part of the schools chess club.

    The other day he was very proud that he'd received this award.

    30. December 2021 17:12
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    Christmas 2021

    30. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    This Christmas was almost normal with the Covid restrictions lifted.As usual we did our annual Chris
    This Christmas was almost normal with the Covid restrictions lifted.

    As usual we did our annual Christmas photo.


    Kims dad is staying at Kims sisters place over Christmas after haing been in hospital. He is looking the best he has for years.



















    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Guinea Pigs

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    We were looking after a couple of guinea pigs for a couple of weeks while one of Aiden friends was a
    We were looking after a couple of guinea pigs for a couple of weeks while one of Aiden friends was away.

    The boys had to do all the work cleaning and feeding them.





    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Playing Chess

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas has joined the chess club at school, so for fun (and to give him practice) we sometimes play.
    Lucas has joined the chess club at school, so for fun (and to give him practice) we sometimes play. I was very proud that I one day managed to checkmate him with just two pawns and my king.



    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Surfing 2021

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas and Aiden got themselves a surfing lesson. Aiden was too scared to go, but Lucas had a great t
    Lucas and Aiden got themselves a surfing lesson. Aiden was too scared to go, but Lucas had a great time.





    Because he liked it so much we decided to get him (and Aiden) a surfboard for Christmas as well.




    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Karate 2021

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Again we did karate this whole year. This included a number of gradings followed by social events.I
    Again we did karate this whole year. This included a number of gradings followed by social events.

    I treated myself to a new gi (uniform) when I graduated to my 3rd Kyu.














    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Hunter Valley

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    We did another Hunter Valley Trip with Sasha and Richards families.Again we stocked up on a lot of w
    We did another Hunter Valley Trip with Sasha and Richards families.

    Again we stocked up on a lot of wine.







    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Piano and Guitar

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Mid year I decided to get an electric piano. I've always wanted to learn and we wanted to boys to st
    Mid year I decided to get an electric piano. I've always wanted to learn and we wanted to boys to start playing as well.

    We have been using an online lesson system and it has been working really well for us. Especially Aiden seems to pick it up quickly.

    Aiden has also been begging to get an electric guitar, so this Christmas we got him one. It is fortunate that the same online lesson subscription also covers guitar playing.






    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Various 2021

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    This are from various events of 2021Lucas Holy CommunionLunar EsclipseSwimming at Yarra Bay in the m
    This are from various events of 2021

    Lucas Holy Communion

    Lunar Esclipse



    Swimming at Yarra Bay in the middle of winter

    Aidens Learning award

    Empty Maroubra Beach during covid lockdown

    Seafood dinner with family

    Chillies harvested from the garden

    Cooking lobster at home during lockdown

    Spotted Herbie in our local area

    Monkeys in a tree

    Playing games at home during Covid lockdown

    Enjoying a hot chocolate during Covid lockdown

    Boys make a mess and have to clean the house


    Dinner at home during Covid lockdown

    Conference call with family during Covid lockdown

    How many people can you fit into a dinghy?

    Pho at the local cafe

    Going for a walk after Covid restrictions lifted

    On a conference call with Dalai Lama from home

    Kim received a Hoodie to keep her warm in the cold winter evenings. I thought it was something else and wrote instructions on the packaging.

    Aidens birthday was bowling with his friends and dinner with family

    Kim dressed appropriately for walking 20 meters to the car

    The boys learning to use a hammer.


    Spending time at Yarra bay


    Aiden still struggling, although him now having a piano seems to help him.

    Lucas got some more awards at the Athletics carnival to add to his swimming awards.



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    5. February 2026 09:02
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    Naughty Christmas 2023

    5. February 2026 09:02 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Santa knows if you have been naughty or not...
    Santa knows if you have been naughty or not...


    5. February 2026 09:02
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    2026 Cook Islands - Black Rock Beach Swimsuit

    5. February 2026 09:02 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    One morning we went to Black Rock Beach. I managed to do a quick swim suit photoshoot with the most
    One morning we went to Black Rock Beach. I managed to do a quick swim suit photoshoot with the most beautiful girl I know.















    23. August 2023 20:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Driving and Various

    23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed

    The trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed the first night.

    Next day we drove through Arthurs Pass to Franz Josef (a long drive) where we stayed for three nights. This was mainly so that we had a spare day in case the weather closed in and we couldn't fly to the glacier.

    From there we drove to Queenstown via Wanaka and the Crowns Range (another long drive). We were lucky that this was open and that snow chains weren't required.

    Here we stayed for 5 nights whereafter we went to Twizel near Mount Cook for two night.

    Lastly we drive back to Christchurch to fly out.

    Queenstown is a scenic place, but lost of other scenic places along the way.



























    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - West coast

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    31. December 2020 14:03
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    Covid

    31. December 2020 14:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    2020 was definitely a bit different because of Covid.Australia managed to get through with very few
    2020 was definitely a bit different because of Covid.

    Australia managed to get through with very few outbreaks because of very early and sever lockdowns.

    This let people to panic buy. We spent the time to chill out and solve lots of puzzles in the evenings, do lots of exercise in the parks (which was still allowed), Karate online and work moving fully to conference calls.


















    31. December 2020 13:03
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    Challenging year

    31. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The last couple of years has been super challenging for Aiden all around.He is struggling all around
    The last couple of years has been super challenging for Aiden all around.

    He is struggling all around and this photo tells it all.


    For myself I have been struggling equally, and had it not been for the release of karate I don't know where things would have been at. I often wish I had my own bucket to hide under. I don't think this year will be any easier unfortunately...

    26. December 2020 16:12
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    Christmas Photo 2020

    26. December 2020 16:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Keeping with tradition we did another family photoshoot this year.This time we wanted to try somethi
    Keeping with tradition we did another family photoshoot this year.

    This time we wanted to try something a bit more ambitious with a boxed setup where the individual boxes tell a bit more of a story.


    I couldn't find an existing box that was big enough to fit me as well as the boys together, so I had to build one myself. I decided on the dimensions 90x90cm (as this was one of the dimensions that I could buy and also transport). I then had to cut it, paint it and nail it together. I had to do all this inside the house as the box is too big to fit through a door.

    26. December 2020 14:03
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    New bikes

    26. December 2020 14:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    For Christmas the boys got new bikes from us and my dad (bedstefar).The old were getting too small,
    For Christmas the boys got new bikes from us and my dad (bedstefar).

    The old were getting too small, so needed something bigger....






    22. December 2020 01:03
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    Painting - date night

    22. December 2020 01:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    One evening we were invited on a double date with one of Kims friends.The theme was painting and we
    One evening we were invited on a double date with one of Kims friends.

    The theme was painting and we were to make an abstract painting of eachother.





    Next day the boys tried to draw their versions.



    22. December 2020 01:03
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    Bowling

    22. December 2020 01:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    One day we went playing bowling...I had a dream round where I played my best game ever (including a
    One day we went playing bowling...I had a dream round where I played my best game ever (including a turkey - three strikes in a row).


    22. December 2020 01:03
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    Kims dads 90th

    22. December 2020 01:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Kims dad celebrated his 90th(we think) Birthday this year.He is mostly bedridden these days, but we
    Kims dad celebrated his 90th(we think) Birthday this year.

    He is mostly bedridden these days, but we managed to get him downstairs to celebrate on this day.

    22. December 2020 01:03
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    Boys Soccer

    22. December 2020 01:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    This year both the boys played soccer for the first time.They made some good friends while playing a
    This year both the boys played soccer for the first time.

    They made some good friends while playing and did pretty good considering it was the first time.

    Lucas' team won the competition in his age group. Aiden made a great effort considering he is a head shorter than all the other boys in his age group.

















    22. December 2020 00:03
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    Various kids activities

    22. December 2020 00:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Strange year indeed, and other than a few things, it is remarkably the same.The kids have still done
    Strange year indeed, and other than a few things, it is remarkably the same.

    The kids have still done a lot of activities and here are some of them.

    Aiden hanging out with his friend Jake at the beach.



    Mini golf with Sammi.


    Doing puzzles at home.


    Aiden had patience to do one of the simpler ones.


    Me trying to teach them how to use photoshop...not a bad result for a first try.


    Painting the old way.


    One of Aidens favourite drawings. It got soaked by accident and he was absolutely devastated. I managed to rescue it somewhat and take this photo.


    He went through a phase where he was obsessed with the Titanic.


    He was also into Harry Potter and made a drawing of the sorting hat.

    I took Aiden out for a run and he did 4.5km without a break...very proud.


    Ice skating with friends


    Backyard tennis


    Ice cream


    Karate - Lucas got to wear a black belt after doing a 3 minute plank.


    Their Kumite (sparring) gear.


    Aiden reading a bit. Reading is really difficult for him. He can read all the words and sentences perfectly, but it is hard for him to comprehend the stories he reads (almost like he is unable to visualise and imagine the story as he reads it.).





    21. December 2020 17:03
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    Covid backyard camping

    21. December 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    During the lockdown we spent a lot of time in our backyard having a firepit on the weekends.One week
    During the lockdown we spent a lot of time in our backyard having a firepit on the weekends.

    One weekend I put up my old tent and I camped in the backyard with the boys...they had a blast.