Showing posts with label south australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label south australia. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

ALL ABOARD THE ALMOND TRAIN



I would like to point out that they ARE NOT the Milkshake side, if you would like a really awesome Milkshake do see the Carriage Cafe which is Behind the Almond Train.

Just a 40 minute drive south of Adelaide on South Australia's spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula, The Almond Train is a must see when visiting the McLaren Vale region. Originally the Centenery class passenger car No. 468. It was built at Islington, South Australia and entered service on the 24th of July 1924 (almost 90 years old). 
They are open Sunday to Friday from 10am until 4:30pm.

It was converted for suburban use I the 1960's and became car No. 832. It has been estimated to have travelled 2 million miles. For part of its time it ran on the old Adelaide to willunga line, which it is where it is now situated and no longer moves.

The line was open by Sir Henry Galway (Governor of South Australia) on 20/1/1915 and closed 1969. 

The sleepers that the train lies on are the originals, which were kindly supplied by Wirra Wirra Winery.

It came to McLaren Vale site on the 28th November 1984.

Nowadays it is a shop. Recently taken over by the Schiffmann Family. The shop that has different flavours and varieties of Almonds, Cashews nuts. With gourmet food from around the South Australian region, from jams to sauces to cola flavoured jellies. The Almond Train is McLaren Vales top attraction.

The Almond Train offers a variety of flavoured nuts, gourmet foods, old fashioned lollies, like good old Choo Choo Bars, quality Australiana, souvenirs and much more. They specialise in gift baskets for all occasions - birthdays, anniversaries or corporate appreciation gifts. Next time you need a special gift why not try something new and spoil that special someone with a gift box. 


McLaren Vale Lavendar

My Favourite French Vanilla Almonds

Honey Lady

Fresh Mixed Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans

Chocolate Rocks




So the next time you are in McLaren Vale South Australia, YOU MUST come and try their AMAZING Almonds and Local Produce...

As my lovely reader I'm giving you this opportunity to get 10% off your purchase when you see the ladies, Simply tell them you read Ebonee's Blog.

I hope to see you in there.

Don't forget to Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealmondtrain

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EBxx


Saturday, February 1, 2014

105 Facts About Me

I just watch a video of PointlessBlogTV “100 facts about me”. I stumbled across so many interesting things about myself. I though I would tell you 105 facts about me. If there were anything that strikes you I would love to hear from you. Enjoy reading!

  1. Name: Ebonee Ann Schiffmann
  2. Born: 25th January 1994 aged 20
  3. Graduated school in 2011
  4. Live in South Australia
  5. Studying: Hairdressing, want to Study Makeup next
  6. Addictions: Nutella, Blogging, Bible
  7. Live with: my parents, sister and brother
  8. Pets: Have 2 cats named “Milo & Memphis” and 2 dogs named “Butter” & “Honey”. You’d think we loved food!
  9. Studied at school: English, Maths, and Practical art, Graphics, Home economics and Law.
  10. Favourite drink: Lemon lime Bitters, not a alcohol person!
  11. Born with: a white birthmark in my inner right thigh.
  12. Religious views: creation involves a creator. I’m a Christian.
  13. Languages: English, but did learn Japanese and French
  14. Childhood things: Barbie dolls and glow in the dark teddy
  15. I have a dream board full of goals I want to achieve.
  16. Love listening, singing and dancing when nobody is around
  17. Never was really into sports, but I seem to be pretty good at it.
  18. Read: Inspirational book
  19. Music: All kinds.
  20. Favourite artist: Rascal Flatts, Hunter Hayes, Kaylens Rain, Ashlee Monroe, etc.
  21. Love to smell of new cars and Lychee Perfume.
  22. I came 3rd place in a singing competition.
  23. Asthmatic: for 18 years. I had an asthma attack 2 weeks after my sister way born and a week before my 2nd birthday. I called it a jealous attacked.
  24. I love to smile J
  25. I don’t mind spiders, but when they disappear I freak. I go all crocodile Dundee to find it.
  26. Magic power/s: would be to teleport or fly.
  27. Travel: never travelled overseas, but would love to travel to America, London and Greece.
  28. I am a light sleeper so I sleep on my right side, to remember my dreams (it actually works).
  29. Who inspires me: Bethany Hamilton (pro surfer). I don’t surf, but her courage to get back into the water, after losing your arm in a shark attack, is what amazed me.
  30. PC or Mac: I love MacBook’s, but still haven’t quite worked them out yet.
  31. Favourite Board game: I love monopoly and Pictionary not to sure if I am good at it or not.
  32. What do you do before you go to sleep: Pray then read a book.
  33. Embarrassing moment: at school, was when I running for the football and slipped over in a grassy puddle was wet all down my back, luckily I had sports for the last lesson.
  34. Family is what I cherish
  35. Favourite healthy food: Strawberry salad (like a normal lettuce salad but with strawberries and feta, yum)
  36. Stung by a bee: I have been stung once under my arm by a bee.
  37. Never smoked or taken drugs and don’t wish to start.
  38. I don’t like it when people eat with their month open and eat loudly.  It really annoys me.
  39. My favourite Land animal: Elephant
  40. Favourite sea animal: Dugong
  41. Favourite Bird: Butterfly
  42. Children: Yes.
  43. I had braces for 3 years.
  44. I dislike half naked photos and clothing that show bits of bottom or stomach. It’s not classy.
  45. Sweets/lollies: little marshmallows and anything sour (Haribo’s).
  46. I love shopping, especially Jewellery or handbag shopping
  47. I love trying new things.
  48. I love the cold weather more than hot. But I love those perfect days when you can enjoy the fresh air with out a jumper or being too hot.
  49. I drew a picture of what I was going to look like when I was 20 and turned out nothing like it.
  50. I don’t like liars, and I feel bad if I a lie.
  51. I have been to 3 primary schools, 1 high school.
  52. I fear heights in small spaces.
  53. When I went on a cave tour with friends, I was so scared of falling into the caves cracks. And I think it may have been because of the movie Sanctum.
  54. Colour: Blue, red, purple, white
  55. Loves all types of movies anything from action to romantic comedy.
  56. I dislike being chased, especially in the dark.
  57. I have lived in about 10 houses in my 20 years of life.
  58. I don’t like seeing people argue.
  59. I mumble sometimes, because when I had braces I didn’t use my lips to talk.
  60. I love if there is an opportunity that only came around once, I would jump to do it.
  61. I am grateful for the little things
  62. Relationship status: Single for 20 years and don’t mind.
  63. When typing I tend to miss out words unintentionally. So if I’ve missed something, it because my brain thinks I have already typed it in there.
  64. I love sleeping under the sun. Yes the sun, on a cool day.
  65. Best invention: dishwasher and washing machine. I know this sounds old fashion but imaging the time spent cleaning clothes and washing plates!
  66. I drive a Mitsubishi Lancer VRX 2009 Manual and its blue.
  67. Height: about 171cm, which equals about 5 feet 6 inches.
  68. I am bit of a joker or as people like to call it blonde headed.
  69. I love friends who love to joke around and I don’t mind sarcasm.
  70. Couldn’t live without: my asthma puffer.
  71. Favourite food: spaghetti bowls and chicken risotto. YUM
  72. Size foot: 9 ½ AUS ladies.
  73. Favourite saying: Be committed
  74. I prefer being positive, although most of the time the negative out way the positives. There are always some good lessons that come out of a situation.
  75. I prefer hot baths to showers.
  76. I can’t wink
  77. When I attending a camp and so many people ask me if I was from California, because I had an accent and had a California jumper.
  78. I don’t drink hot drinks, but have found a love for Nescafe Dolce Gusto hot chocolates.
  79. I did gymnastics when I was 6 and then again when I was 15, just for fun.
  80. I’ve had 8 teeth taken out but I still manage to have 24 teeth.
  81. My favourite chocolate: Nutella
  82. I don’t like watching cartoon styled kid TV programs, but other then that I would be happy to sit and watch.
  83. Only been to 2 concerts.
  84. Never broken a bone, yet.
  85. Piercing: yes, 2. 1 in each eye loops
  86. Even in winter I wear my summer pyjamas to bed.
  87. If I think I am right, I will reason till I am proven wrong.
  88. I love when the right kind of accidents happen.
  89. I’m right handed, but do most things with my left.
  90. I used to own 14 alpacas
  91. Love inline skating
  92. I don’t cry when saying goodbye or when something has to come to the end, I think of the positives. In 2 lines of the song Forever by Rascal Flatts “it wasn’t long enough together, but it was long enough to last forever”; is something that I always think about.
  93. At first I am shy but once a conversation is establish, I am fine and I always try to be myself.
  94. I don’t like when people walk and drive slow.
  95. Bike accident: I was riding on some wet grass and slammed on the brakes and went straight over the handle bars and manage to score myself a nice bruise on my thigh where I landed on my asthma puffer.
  96. Both sides of my grandparents spilt. I have 4 grandfathers and 3 grandmothers.
  97. In year 12 I was in the top 5 students that receive a high academic award.
  98. I have no tattoos, and don’t plan to get any.
  99. My hanging clothes are colour coordinated. And I fold my short and shirts a particular way. Is that crazy?
  100. I cut my chin open on a playground when I was little.
  101. I played the clarinet and violin at school. And learnt the drums and guitar at home. Haven’t continued since I was 12.
  102. I hate people who chew their nails off with their teeth and while doing this make a noise.
  103. I enjoy being single and content being me!
  104. I’m a first born child.
  105. I love organisation and list.


So there you go! I hope you enjoy a little insight of me.

EB xx