Hans and Otto's farewell

Well the team is living it up in New York and we had such a great time in NJ but it has come to an end so i will leave it up to Hans, Otto and Uncle Fritz to say good bye. please click link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyVp-MaPy-w check back in a few weeks and I will upload more pictures of our adventures on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/34424343@N00/

Atlantic City

Well Michael and Evan went for a day trip down to the casinos at Atlantic city and played the high rollers room at Ceasers we also had the world famous chicken wings at Hooters restaurant where the wings were spicy and the Hooters girls even spicier

Thank You District 7500!!!

The team would like to thank all the Rotarian's of 7500 for hosting us, and organising us and for putting up with all of our shenanigans. It was a great farewell dinner last night and it was great to see all our friends. PS keep an eye on my flickr account because I will be updating some more photos from our adventure.

Relaxing at Brendan's

As the GSE adventure comes to a conclusion, some team members took advantage of nature's best in Toms River and relaxed on Pine Lake on a sunny Friday afternoon. Thanks Brendan!

Bad Boys, Bad Boys Watcha Gonna Do When They Come For You

Evan and Lou had a tour of the Manchester Police station by Officer Dan where we learned all about crime and the battle against it in the county. We also got arrested and spent a few hours in the slammer

Pictures from the GSE trip

Hey there I have posted many pictures of our GSE adventures on my (Evan's) flickr account. If you are interested please click the link and check them out. http://flickr.com/photos/34424343@N00/

The American Ashes

Today Bill and Christina Fox hosted a party for the GSE Team where the first test match between Australia and the USA took place. The game ended in a draw due to bad light stopping play.

Longwood Gardens

I had an amazing trip to Longwood Gardens in Delaware but pictures tell more than words enjoy!

You Scream I Scream we all Scream for Icecream

Well dont ask and dont judge!!!. Thank you Rotarian Bill owner and operator of Holiday Icecream when I asked for a "large" icecream that was it "Only in America" oh and Lou gushed over her chocolate icecream aswell. Bugger the diet I say.

A Visit to the USS New Jersey

The team had a Village People moment you know "In the Navy" by visiting the USS New Jersey. What an amazing place so rich in history, the New Jersey is notable for having earned the most battle stars for her combat actions. The battleship was huge but the bunk beds im afraid were not as huge.

The Sound of Philadelphia

The team got in touch with their soul side by visiting Philadelphia International Records the birth place of the "Sound of Philly". The PIR was set up by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff as a rival to Motown as the place for new urban artists to emerge and develop the soul and R & B sounds. With artists like the O'Jays and Patti Labelle the PIR has a extensive songbook

You may know some of these songs produced and written by Gamble and Huff. The O'Jays "For The Love of Money" and Billy Paul "Me And Mrs. Jones". The 70's throwback shag carpet floor's and walls were amazing and Red just loved belting out a tune.

The Kimmel Centre

The Kimmel Centre for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located on Broad St in Philadelphia along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts". The centre is very impressive and we all took some impressive shots.

Philly Zoo and welcome to Willingboro

We had a WILD!! time at the Philadelphia Zoo, America's oldest zoo. The team had a tour with Sue Isackson who works in the zoo's hospital we also had a behind the scenes tour of some of the exhibits which was very interesting. The team has also joined up with the Rotarian's of Willingboro club.

Hershey Highlights

Well the team has had a wonderful time in Hershey PA at the 7500 Rotary Conference. The team lived up to the Aussie way of partying hard and getting acquainted with the American amber liquid. We also had a few up days (I don't envy my pallbearer). The team would like to thank all our new friends that we met and we enjoyed the time getting to know everybody at the conference. PS we also learnt about shagging in North Carolina ( Its a dance)

Blood on the Ice!!!

The GSE team went to a marvelous fight and a Ice Hockey match broke out!!!!. With thanks to Tom from Hershey Rotary, the team was treated to box seat tickets to watch the Hershey Bears play the Philly Phantoms in a play off match. It was amazing and exciting, thrills spills and chills. The bears came up from behind a 2, 0 first period to win the game 5 to 2. B E A R S! Bears Bears GO BEARS!!!!!! Please check out the videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF0whUgg8DE and the FIGHT!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA6MzrC9z_w

Gettysburg

Four score and several hours ago the GSE team visited Gettysburg the most famous battleground and turning point of the American Civil War. The town is amazing and we were treated to a superb bus tour all around the town and and fields of battle. It was a truly historical and humble experience.

The Snozzberries taste like Snozzberries

Oompa loompa doopadoo Well the team had a great trip to Hershey's Chocolate World and we didnt need a golden ticket to get in either, we saw how all the chocolate is made and we had fun on the little Chococoaster (There's no earthly way of knowing, Which direction we are going Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?) sorry an obscure Willy Wonka reference there.

A Hershey Welcome

Well the team has arrived in Hershey and we have been made so welcome by DG "Boots" and the Rotarians of the district, we also were entertained by the local public school's rendition of "Waltzing Matilda " Please check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B67nVJiSq7A

Baseball

Hey we had a great night at the Baseball. Go the Blue Claws!!

Monmouth University

Today Matthew, Evan and Daniel visited the Dean of Business at Monmouth University and discussed Australia's Free Trade Agreement, the U.S Export Market, Australia's involvement in environmental solutions and the "green" movement as well as a Health Fund investment strategy. We also toured around the Woodrow Wilson Building and checked out their opulent toilets.

Hello Brick Rotary

We had a wonderful dinner and introduction to the Rotarian's of Brick Rotary club, the view was amazing over looking the water and I must say I loved Rotarian Tina's Cooking, that Italian sausage and peppers wow!!!. We must also thank our gracious home host Arlene for putting up the the 4 rowdy boys.

Evan doin a "Tony Soprano"

Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzF_Z7knUQ

Centre for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) visit

The team visited with Russell Anderson the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) in Monmouth County. This centre specialises in vocational training and job placement for people with disabilities. The (CVR) program facilitates personal growth and helps bring dignity and respect to the people it serves through a variety of vocational and partial care rehabilitation programs. It was a fantastic place to visit and the team met some truly inspirational people.

Rotary Presentation's

Well we have given a few Rotary club presentations so far and they have all been fantastic and very well received. The team has been given key's to the city by the Mayor of Brick and we gave out some Surf Life Saving material to the Mayor of Redbank so I think the team is getting used to all his hobnobbing. We have our BIG presentation this weekend at the Rotary Conference

Evan's Central Park Vocational Tour

Evan had a vocational tour of Central Park by Foreman Joe and his team from the Central Park Woodland division. They Informed Evan about the horticultural practices conducted at the park and the work team and management structure .

GSE team on the Central Park Carousel

Hello agian the GSE team had a ride of the horses on the Central Park Carousel + a quick update by those wacky Germans Hans and Otto. Please check the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crf00W3J-CA

Times Square Visit

WOW!!!! What can I say Times Square is amazing, we even saw a giant M&M climbing the Empire State Building ( I wonder if it would still melt in your mouth and not in your hand) check out the photos and video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xzkO9yUSo

Grand Central Station

The team had a fantastic tour of New York today led by Russell and Jack. This post is about our tour of Grand Central Station and what a beautiful place it is, we also had a fantastic lunch at the Oyster Bar ( No not the BLUE!! Oyster bar of Police Academy fame) Please click the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ2pDxxmU2g

Tour of the U.N Building

The team Visited the United Nations Building on 42nd Street and we engaged in some subtle diplomacy in achieving our goal of getting some lunch!! after the tour. It was a fantastic site to behold and we all know that an Australian will be the next Secretary-General, maybe even Michael???

Tinton Falls

Hello, the team is having a great time here at Tinton Falls we all have become quite sporty. We have enjoyed the Rotarian's company throughly and we are off to New York tomorrow to visit the UN building and Central Park.

Statue of Liberty

Saturday delivered a magnificent day to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. One should take a week to explore Ellis Island and reflect on the millions of immigrants who helped shape America's future from 1890s and the challenges they faced. On the other hand, Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline are so engrossing up close and wonderful ...... followed by lunch in Jersey City. Thanks Jack for a great day!

Please view the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkKAJqAePbE

Han's and Otto's adventures on Ellis Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt0tp0-Dq6w

Harriet by the Sea

Thursday evening concluded with a wonderful GSE dinner at the home of President Elect, Harriet Primack in Sea Bright on the Atlantic Ocean. Louise and Sophie wandered the beach in search of lucky stones and a good time was had by all! Unfortunately, little Steve was no match for the "Big Fella". Thank you Harriett, dinner was absolutely fabulous!

Visit to Smith Barney

Matthew & Michael continued their relentless search for answers with a visit to Chuck Watson at Citi Smith Barney in fashionable Red Bank. Situated in the heart of Red Bank's financial district, competition is fierce with adjoining offices of Wachovia, Merrill Lynch and others in close proximity.

Hans and Otto in the Tunnels of Sandy Hook

Please check the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3LRb5gkPc

NYSE Visit

Today we were privilaged to be visitors of Chuck Watson from Citi Smith Barney and Red Bank Rotary Club as we toured the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABO4fWdVx0M

Hello Red Bank!!

The team has not stopped, we left our friends at Freehold and are now in the loving care of Chuck and Rotary Club of Red Bank. We had a great welcome dinner at Salt Creek Grille in Rumson NJ and Chuck even threw in the sunset as well. Tomorrow we are off to New York and a visit to floor of the NYSE.

Freehold Highlights

Well we have had a very busy few days in Freehold. The team visited Freehold Intermediate School with principal Nelson Ribon and all the kids were in awe of the "Ozzy" giants. The team also visited the County Court and met with the Judge. Red was nearly run down by the "Family Truckster" but survived to tell the tale. The team would like to thank all our home hosts and friends in Freehold Rotary with a big thanks to Marv. Now its off to Red Bank.

Please view the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY5HXnQf2YI