I think this weekend could be the final bout of hot weather for Melbourne this summer with temperatures in the mid-30s. We reached a whopping 35 degrees at 4:36pm yesterday and at 8:20am, it's already 23 degrees.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Hot in the city.
I think this weekend could be the final bout of hot weather for Melbourne this summer with temperatures in the mid-30s. We reached a whopping 35 degrees at 4:36pm yesterday and at 8:20am, it's already 23 degrees.
Another one bites the dust...
This morning, I received my daily Property Alerts from domain.com.au and was *most* pleased to see that Unit 11 in my building is for lease.
*does the Snoopy dance*
Unit 11 is where the 4-6 skateboarding, glass breaking, fat pants wearing, bird-hating, thrash metal punk bogans live. That is, the flat directly above me.
Hopefully this means that there will be period where there is no one living above or below me. Unit 2 moved out a few weeks ago and while the flat's been sold, no one has moved in yet. Having said that, there'll probably be someone in there when I get home today.
Now comes to wait for the next set of bogans to move in.
*kicks over Schroeder's piano*
*does the Snoopy dance*
Unit 11 is where the 4-6 skateboarding, glass breaking, fat pants wearing, bird-hating, thrash metal punk bogans live. That is, the flat directly above me.
Hopefully this means that there will be period where there is no one living above or below me. Unit 2 moved out a few weeks ago and while the flat's been sold, no one has moved in yet. Having said that, there'll probably be someone in there when I get home today.
Now comes to wait for the next set of bogans to move in.
*kicks over Schroeder's piano*
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Gold for Klassen!!!
(Photo: www.cbc.ca) Cindy Klassen, the hometown hero, after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500m sprint.
And big congratualations to Kristina Groves for her silver medal finish in the same race!
Winter Olympics Update #2
Canada's medal tally as of a few minutes ago was:
Gold - 5
Silver - 8
Bronze - 5
And, there have been something like seven 4th place finishes.
I look forward to the home court advantage in 2010.
Better still, I hope they get kd lang to do another Closing Ceremony hoedown like they did in Calgary.
Gold - 5
Silver - 8
Bronze - 5
And, there have been something like seven 4th place finishes.
I look forward to the home court advantage in 2010.
Better still, I hope they get kd lang to do another Closing Ceremony hoedown like they did in Calgary.
Hehehehe....
I hope fitzroyal woke up early like she said she was going to...
It was a golden moment... but not in the medal sense of the word.
Maybe it was the half hour delay.
Or even the fog, which caused the half hour delay.
Or was it the memory of Lydia's gut-wrenching knee blowout from yesterday?
Perhaps it was because Jana only has less than 3 weeks to come up with a full body suit instead of her normal two piece.
It was a golden moment... but not in the medal sense of the word.
Maybe it was the half hour delay.
Or even the fog, which caused the half hour delay.
Or was it the memory of Lydia's gut-wrenching knee blowout from yesterday?
Perhaps it was because Jana only has less than 3 weeks to come up with a full body suit instead of her normal two piece.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
An open letter.
To the anonymous woman at the IGA Queen Street North, who was crouching in the aisle comparing the nutritional value of cereals and thereby preventing me from accessing the tea bag section so that I could get some Earl Grey tea...
I don't believe there is any nutritional value in Kellogg's Star Wars Crispix.
Cheers.
I don't believe there is any nutritional value in Kellogg's Star Wars Crispix.
Cheers.
Automatic Air Fresheners
I hate them.
I've just been doused by the automatic air freshener in the ladies room and it is MOST unpleasant. I think this 'fragrance' is a hybrid of flowers, lemon, chocolate and febreeze.
I might vomit on myself.
I've just been doused by the automatic air freshener in the ladies room and it is MOST unpleasant. I think this 'fragrance' is a hybrid of flowers, lemon, chocolate and febreeze.
I might vomit on myself.
It's coming...
On Friday, the NAB Cup begins.
For those not in the know, the NAB Cup is the AFL's Pre-Season tournament. I think it's a bit late this year due to the stupid Commonwealth Games, which are due to wreak havoc on this city in approximately 3 weeks time.
Anyway, some of us have been waiting patiently through the predominantly one-sided cricket season for the footy to begin.
How far will my beloved Tigers go this year? Will Browny's leg hold up? Will Richo win the Coleman Medal? Will I join the Tiger Tribe this year?
Only time will tell.
Bring it on.
'We're from Tigerland...'
For those not in the know, the NAB Cup is the AFL's Pre-Season tournament. I think it's a bit late this year due to the stupid Commonwealth Games, which are due to wreak havoc on this city in approximately 3 weeks time.
Anyway, some of us have been waiting patiently through the predominantly one-sided cricket season for the footy to begin.
How far will my beloved Tigers go this year? Will Browny's leg hold up? Will Richo win the Coleman Medal? Will I join the Tiger Tribe this year?
Only time will tell.
Bring it on.
'We're from Tigerland...'
Brace yourself, fitzroyal...
You're going to be seeing a lot of these words today and possibly for quite some time:
- Jacqui
- World Record
- broken
- two jumps
- combined aerial
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
an original piece by spazdaric
there was once a sick dj named Judas
whose priest was kind of a nudist
she like chickie parmas
and eating bananas
my God she was just the cutest
whose priest was kind of a nudist
she like chickie parmas
and eating bananas
my God she was just the cutest
Words are Important.
Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.
Take it... and put it in your heart (heart heart heart).
Take it... and put it in your heart (heart heart heart).
The Abduction of Kari Swenson (1987)
Olympic biathlete Kari Swenson is abducted by father-and-son mountain men, planning to start their own mountain colony. This based-on-actual-events tele-movie traces her abduction; search-and-rescue attempts by family, friends and a tenacious sheriff; and her steps to recovery after being wounded. (Source: imdb.com)
Go Team Canada!!!
Canada's women's hockey team claimed their second straight Olympic gold after beating Sweden 4-1. They won all five of their games in the tournament, scoring 46 goals overall and only surrendering two.
(Photos from www.cbc.ca and www.canada.com)
Everybody wants something, they'll never give up...
This is what will be on my DVD player this weekend.
Now I shall see the crucial first five minutes of every episode that we missed
after Miss Gauvin extended our piano lessons to 45 minutes each!
Monday, February 20, 2006
You know you're old when...
You read an article in the 'Good Weekend' about the Big Day Out (which you have gone to once) and apart from Iggy Pop, you don't know who *any* of the bands are that everyone was there to see.
For instance, who are Mudvayne and The Hilltop Hoods???
Are those even their correct names?
For instance, who are Mudvayne and The Hilltop Hoods???
Are those even their correct names?
Oh yeah...
I'd like to formally welcome the following blogs to my blogring:
http://fitzroyal.blogspot.com
http://jelkie.blogspot.com
Hello ladies!
http://fitzroyal.blogspot.com
http://jelkie.blogspot.com
Hello ladies!
All's quiet on the western front.
After a very hectic fortnight with deadline after deadline, I am now in a quiet period.
*phew*
Pity there's so much archiving to do.
Thank goodness I no longer work in a bar and have to play 'how many papercuts do I not know about?' ever again.
*phew*
Pity there's so much archiving to do.
Thank goodness I no longer work in a bar and have to play 'how many papercuts do I not know about?' ever again.
If I had more time...
I would have written the entire previous blog in Grand Theft Auto style prose.
I might save that for another time.
One more thing...
Bozo.
I might save that for another time.
One more thing...
Bozo.
My weekend update.
Again, no photos.
On Friday night, I met up with fitzroyal and off we went to the Marquis of Lorne for a post-work beer or five. On our journey, we encountered a couple of odd bodies but that's what you get when you catch the tram that goes through Smith Street, Collingwood.
Upon arriving home in a semi-drunken stupor, I decided to call young Jimmy to rant. She, in turn, kept referring to me as 'Negative Nancy'. Why, I never! Anyway, the Winter Olympics were on in the background so I had a little rant about 'sports' such as the biathalon (cross country skiing and shooting... why would you?).
The biathalon always reminds me of that telemovie in Canada about the biathlete (played by Tracy Pollan, better known as Michael J. Fox's wife) who was kidnapped while she was training and then accidentally shot and left to die but they ended up finding her and I believe she competed again, otherwise they would never have made a telemove about her. Kari something, her name was... KARI SWENSON...!!! (I *heart* Tracy Pollan, by the way.)
On Saturday, I slept in until 8:05am. Woohoo. I waited patiently until 9am to do washing, only to be ripped off by the washing machine, which took my $3 but wouldn't start. After stewing and sitting in quiet contemplation in my apartment, I decided I would try the washing machine again before lugging ALL my washing to the laundromat and sitting there for the next 4 hours. Fortunately, the machine decided to co-operate.
Then I scrubbed my bathroom. That was fun and I might still be a little high from the solvent.
And I'm not sure what happened next but I had about 5 things that I wanted to do, including getting the saturday paper so that I could attempt the Samurai Sudoku - which is a 5-grid combined Sudoku - as challenged by fitzroyal. And I magically ended up at The Park Hotel. I believe I was heading towards the Asian Supermarket and because it is en route to The Park Hotel, I just kept walking.
Saturday evening, I stayed at home because it's been an awful long time since I've spent a weekend evening at home. And it was great. I spent most of it on the phone to Lidl Pole. Had minor technical difficulties with Vodafone who decided to wipe ALL my credit, then wouldn't let me recharge but still let me continue to make phone calls.
Sunday I embarked on The Search for a Sofa. I went to a few shops and quickly realised that my t-shirt and 3/4 pants were *not* going to get me a second glance from the sales assistants. Obviously, if you can't afford full-length pants, you can't afford furniture. Dumb jerks. Finally, I made it to another shop and I found it... A beautiful leather modular which was in stock and marked down.
Alas, after a quick jaunt to K-mart for a tape measure and dashing home to re-measure my lounge room#, I soon discovered that the beautiful modular would not fit in my apartment. Curses! However, having acquired a catalogue, I was able to work out what modular would fit and so back I went to the furniture shop.
My mushroom dobby suede modular should be ready in 6-8 weeks. *bows*
Somewhere in the middle of this day, I finished the Samurai Sudoku.
However, last night as I was trying to fall asleep, I realised that the beautiful leather modular *would* actually fit in my apartment if I wasn't so adamant that the chaise be the bit that juts out, especially since that's how the Fitzroy will need to sit in my apartment, and wondered whether I could call the furniture store and swap. But in Australian climates, I think fabric is the way to go. No one likes being stuck to furniture in summer.
# - Yes, I had measured my loungeroom previously but I forgot to take the measurements with me. Also, I only had an Imperial tape measure and had to go purchase a metric one.
On Friday night, I met up with fitzroyal and off we went to the Marquis of Lorne for a post-work beer or five. On our journey, we encountered a couple of odd bodies but that's what you get when you catch the tram that goes through Smith Street, Collingwood.
Upon arriving home in a semi-drunken stupor, I decided to call young Jimmy to rant. She, in turn, kept referring to me as 'Negative Nancy'. Why, I never! Anyway, the Winter Olympics were on in the background so I had a little rant about 'sports' such as the biathalon (cross country skiing and shooting... why would you?).
The biathalon always reminds me of that telemovie in Canada about the biathlete (played by Tracy Pollan, better known as Michael J. Fox's wife) who was kidnapped while she was training and then accidentally shot and left to die but they ended up finding her and I believe she competed again, otherwise they would never have made a telemove about her. Kari something, her name was... KARI SWENSON...!!! (I *heart* Tracy Pollan, by the way.)
On Saturday, I slept in until 8:05am. Woohoo. I waited patiently until 9am to do washing, only to be ripped off by the washing machine, which took my $3 but wouldn't start. After stewing and sitting in quiet contemplation in my apartment, I decided I would try the washing machine again before lugging ALL my washing to the laundromat and sitting there for the next 4 hours. Fortunately, the machine decided to co-operate.
Then I scrubbed my bathroom. That was fun and I might still be a little high from the solvent.
And I'm not sure what happened next but I had about 5 things that I wanted to do, including getting the saturday paper so that I could attempt the Samurai Sudoku - which is a 5-grid combined Sudoku - as challenged by fitzroyal. And I magically ended up at The Park Hotel. I believe I was heading towards the Asian Supermarket and because it is en route to The Park Hotel, I just kept walking.
Saturday evening, I stayed at home because it's been an awful long time since I've spent a weekend evening at home. And it was great. I spent most of it on the phone to Lidl Pole. Had minor technical difficulties with Vodafone who decided to wipe ALL my credit, then wouldn't let me recharge but still let me continue to make phone calls.
Sunday I embarked on The Search for a Sofa. I went to a few shops and quickly realised that my t-shirt and 3/4 pants were *not* going to get me a second glance from the sales assistants. Obviously, if you can't afford full-length pants, you can't afford furniture. Dumb jerks. Finally, I made it to another shop and I found it... A beautiful leather modular which was in stock and marked down.
Alas, after a quick jaunt to K-mart for a tape measure and dashing home to re-measure my lounge room#, I soon discovered that the beautiful modular would not fit in my apartment. Curses! However, having acquired a catalogue, I was able to work out what modular would fit and so back I went to the furniture shop.
My mushroom dobby suede modular should be ready in 6-8 weeks. *bows*
Somewhere in the middle of this day, I finished the Samurai Sudoku.
However, last night as I was trying to fall asleep, I realised that the beautiful leather modular *would* actually fit in my apartment if I wasn't so adamant that the chaise be the bit that juts out, especially since that's how the Fitzroy will need to sit in my apartment, and wondered whether I could call the furniture store and swap. But in Australian climates, I think fabric is the way to go. No one likes being stuck to furniture in summer.
# - Yes, I had measured my loungeroom previously but I forgot to take the measurements with me. Also, I only had an Imperial tape measure and had to go purchase a metric one.
Winter Olympics Update
Canada: 2 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze
3 Gold if you count the traitor. Hehehe... I love calling him that here. I know I just sound resentful but it's more about the pleasure I get in other peoples' reactions when I call 'the local hero' a traitor. I'm sure it's similar to the pleasure that fitzroyal gets when a certain aerialist falters.
Go Cindy Klassen!!! (Note to those not living in Winnipeg or reading up on Winnipeg news, Cindy is a 'Pegger)
3 Gold if you count the traitor. Hehehe... I love calling him that here. I know I just sound resentful but it's more about the pleasure I get in other peoples' reactions when I call 'the local hero' a traitor. I'm sure it's similar to the pleasure that fitzroyal gets when a certain aerialist falters.
Go Cindy Klassen!!! (Note to those not living in Winnipeg or reading up on Winnipeg news, Cindy is a 'Pegger)
Friday, February 17, 2006
Here we go, here we go, here we go...
As of 5 seconds ago, Canada has won 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals at the 2006 Torino Olympics. YAY!
In support of the Canadians, I have purchased a Team Canada beanie from a woman in Perth. I'm sure proceeds aren't going towards Team Canada but nevermind.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... The Commonwealth Games are coming to Melbourne and already the streets are chaos. That or they just seem like chaos because I've been leaving work a bit later this week and am caught in peak hour traffic.
Everyday this morning there have been packs of statiticians of some sort on every street corner in the city. PACKS of them with their lawnchairs and thermos'. There are WAY too many fluorescent 'safety' vests out on the street for my liking. It's giving me 80s Chip & Pepper flashbacks... *shudder*
Last night, as I was waiting for my tram, I heard a siren and naturally, I turned around to make sure that I wasn't about to be run over by an ambulance or fire engine, only to see a purple siren on a white car with green and gold stripes down the side, pulling over a taxi. Three people in various shades of navy jumpsuits, with aforementioned fluorescent vests, disembarked from said vehicle and proceeded to carry out a spot check on the taxi.
As it turns out, the Department of Infrastructure (I can't remember the name of the specific sector that was stencilled across the side of the vehicle - it was something like 'Taxi and Towing Authority') is carrying out some sort of blitz on unsafe taxis. At 5:45pm on a weekday. In the middle of the city. I wonder how many people missed their flights yesterday.
However, as a frequent taxi hirer, it's good to see they're cracking down on taxis. I hope they do an odour test too. Or at least hand out air fresheners.
In support of the Canadians, I have purchased a Team Canada beanie from a woman in Perth. I'm sure proceeds aren't going towards Team Canada but nevermind.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... The Commonwealth Games are coming to Melbourne and already the streets are chaos. That or they just seem like chaos because I've been leaving work a bit later this week and am caught in peak hour traffic.
Everyday this morning there have been packs of statiticians of some sort on every street corner in the city. PACKS of them with their lawnchairs and thermos'. There are WAY too many fluorescent 'safety' vests out on the street for my liking. It's giving me 80s Chip & Pepper flashbacks... *shudder*
Last night, as I was waiting for my tram, I heard a siren and naturally, I turned around to make sure that I wasn't about to be run over by an ambulance or fire engine, only to see a purple siren on a white car with green and gold stripes down the side, pulling over a taxi. Three people in various shades of navy jumpsuits, with aforementioned fluorescent vests, disembarked from said vehicle and proceeded to carry out a spot check on the taxi.
As it turns out, the Department of Infrastructure (I can't remember the name of the specific sector that was stencilled across the side of the vehicle - it was something like 'Taxi and Towing Authority') is carrying out some sort of blitz on unsafe taxis. At 5:45pm on a weekday. In the middle of the city. I wonder how many people missed their flights yesterday.
However, as a frequent taxi hirer, it's good to see they're cracking down on taxis. I hope they do an odour test too. Or at least hand out air fresheners.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Today's Oddspot
A Canadian woman in her 20s, who went out dancing in Oshawa, Ontario, did not notice she had been shot in the chest until she was back home in bed and having trouble sleeping. (From The Age, 16 February 2006)
Jennifer, oh Jenny!
Last night, after four years of not speaking to each other (apart from twice when we ran into each other at odd events), my old bud, Jen, and I finally caught up.
I take full responsibility for us losing contact and after some random name-dropping on the weekend from another old friend, Dan, I google'd Jen and tracked her down (which wasn't really difficult and no, I'm not a stalker).
I was hoping to have a picture of Jen in her cowboy boots to blog. Maybe she will oblige and send one.
Anyway, I hope we're all good... Especially now that I've made it so public!
I take full responsibility for us losing contact and after some random name-dropping on the weekend from another old friend, Dan, I google'd Jen and tracked her down (which wasn't really difficult and no, I'm not a stalker).
I was hoping to have a picture of Jen in her cowboy boots to blog. Maybe she will oblige and send one.
Anyway, I hope we're all good... Especially now that I've made it so public!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Hugo and Rox
The last time we saw Hugo, he was all wrapped up in a blanket and NO ONE (you know who I'm talking about) was helping him (refer to August 2005 archive).
At least not until after they took the photo.
I guess it's not just Tsais who never miss a photo opportunity.
Too cute!
*shudder*
So I was going to take a picture of the beautiful tan on my feet that proves that I have been outside this summer... and I decided against it. My feet resemble lizards at the moment and require some intensive moisturising. It's quite a bizarre tan that I've got because only my feet are brown. There's pretty much no colour from the ankles up. This is what happens when you get around town in 3/4 pants.
Oh well... maybe Melbourne can squeeze out a few more warm weekends for me. On the other hand, I'm not a big fan of skin cancer.
Meh.
Oh well... maybe Melbourne can squeeze out a few more warm weekends for me. On the other hand, I'm not a big fan of skin cancer.
Meh.
Monday, February 13, 2006
What? No photos???
It's been 8 days since I last went to the Glasshouse... I'm loving it, just quietly. I might go for a record - although, I don't think I can beat my 18-month absence from a couple of years ago but let's not go there.
On Friday night, I went to King Victoria at the Star Hotel. That's two weeks in a row! But I think I've had my fill... I just had to see the famous Rocco D'Amore and suss out a certain situation.
Saturday night, I went out for a drink with Carol & Anj to celebrate our one and only chance to go out on a Saturday night together. We've known each other well over a year but due to work commitments, we haven't had the chance to go out, apart from the occasional knock-off drink. It was also an opportunity to hear Mo Ichi play. After about a year and a half of receiving text messages letting me know about her gigs, I finally made it to one (although, it appears I've been struck off the SMS list).
I also missed Ari's birthday drinks on Saturday night (but I will make it up to you, oh Captain, my Captain). I did see you and Cassie the Friendly Ghost on Friday night as well as yesterday afternoon so that has to make up for something! COME ON!
Yesterday was Carnival, which equated to about 30,000 happy campers fenced into a park with a bunch of stalls, a couple of stages, the non-stoppable bootscooters and cloggers and more fenced in sections, which were the bars. And there was also the usual array of greasy food outlets... even Nando's, who were selling fries and peri peri for a whopping $11. It's true! It happened to a friend of mine.
I briefly caught up with Andi and Megan for the fourth weekend in a row... if we keep this up, by the beginning of March, I will have seen the girls more times than I did all last year!
I have no photographic evidence that I was actually at Carnival (or any of the aforementioned events, for that matter) so I will have to take a photo of the lovely thong/flip-flop tan on my feet and post it at a later date.
And that's about all to report on my weekend... Now to wait for everyone else to update their blogs...
On Friday night, I went to King Victoria at the Star Hotel. That's two weeks in a row! But I think I've had my fill... I just had to see the famous Rocco D'Amore and suss out a certain situation.
Saturday night, I went out for a drink with Carol & Anj to celebrate our one and only chance to go out on a Saturday night together. We've known each other well over a year but due to work commitments, we haven't had the chance to go out, apart from the occasional knock-off drink. It was also an opportunity to hear Mo Ichi play. After about a year and a half of receiving text messages letting me know about her gigs, I finally made it to one (although, it appears I've been struck off the SMS list).
I also missed Ari's birthday drinks on Saturday night (but I will make it up to you, oh Captain, my Captain). I did see you and Cassie the Friendly Ghost on Friday night as well as yesterday afternoon so that has to make up for something! COME ON!
Yesterday was Carnival, which equated to about 30,000 happy campers fenced into a park with a bunch of stalls, a couple of stages, the non-stoppable bootscooters and cloggers and more fenced in sections, which were the bars. And there was also the usual array of greasy food outlets... even Nando's, who were selling fries and peri peri for a whopping $11. It's true! It happened to a friend of mine.
I briefly caught up with Andi and Megan for the fourth weekend in a row... if we keep this up, by the beginning of March, I will have seen the girls more times than I did all last year!
I have no photographic evidence that I was actually at Carnival (or any of the aforementioned events, for that matter) so I will have to take a photo of the lovely thong/flip-flop tan on my feet and post it at a later date.
And that's about all to report on my weekend... Now to wait for everyone else to update their blogs...
Thursday, February 09, 2006
This puppy reminded me of Froggy.
Only instead of a pine cone, Froggy would have been chewing on my mobile phone. 
Good ol' Melbourne weather...
It's raining, it's pouring...
I left my kitchen window open.
Good thing I haven't moved all my equipment to that bench.
*tsai*
I left my kitchen window open.
Good thing I haven't moved all my equipment to that bench.
*tsai*
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
More photos from the march.
The Headless Marchers. 
Surveying the crowd or contemplating getting gelato. You decide. 
'Where'd you get your top from?'
Holding court.
Tickets, please.
Omg, is that Di Watson? 
Always busy.
Hi there!(formatting on blogger is so not friendly! *shakesfist*)
The big union march.
Two things to note: Julie's smiling and the baby isn't crying. I'm taking bids on this photo.
Dancing Lessons with Lisa. 
My fellow paparazzi, Flowers.
SPUNKS!!!
"Do you think she has the camera pointed at us?"
What are these two up to?
Having a laugh in Catani Gardens, St Kilda.
"If one more person takes a photo of us..." 
The twins. (I don't know, that's what they call themselves.) 
Kate, Cat and me!Meanwhile, I don't know who the intended subject of this photo was.
" If I stand completely still, maybe she won't see me..."A Night at the Star Hotel.
Who's that gigolo on the street?
Cassie the Invisible is captured with 2/3rds of The A-Team.
Smile, Lisa!Wednesday, February 01, 2006
February Birthday Shout-outs!
Feel free to comment if I've missed anyone... Anyone that I know, that is.
Udi de Waard (2nd)
Ari Missikos (8th... Come on!)
Kristine Bartmanovich MacDonald (10th)
Deborah Milne (14th)
Simone Gallo (15th)
Udi de Waard (2nd)
Ari Missikos (8th... Come on!)
Kristine Bartmanovich MacDonald (10th)
Deborah Milne (14th)
Simone Gallo (15th)
Kelly Lynch (16th)
Corrie Brooker (18th... where are you?!?)
Thom Jef Garcia (18th)
Shelley Semken-Clarke (24th)
Yvette Walker (24th)
Mel Fitzpatrick (27th)
Nat MacFinn (29th... My first leap year baby friend! I think I just made up your surname)
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Can blogging get you evicted? Part 2.
This morning, I opened Outlook and found an e-mail from my property manager.
They haven't changed their mind about the kitten but my landlord now wants to know if I'd like additional powerpoints installed in my apartment for all my 'appliances' (ie. DJ gear).
I read this as my landlord being worried that I'll move out now that I've been denied George. J1 raised the possibility that they want to see if I've gone ahead and acquired George anyway.
*hmph*
I'm a geek. I'm not going to rebel against the no pets policy. That doesn't mean I won't move out though.
*shakes fist*
They haven't changed their mind about the kitten but my landlord now wants to know if I'd like additional powerpoints installed in my apartment for all my 'appliances' (ie. DJ gear).
I read this as my landlord being worried that I'll move out now that I've been denied George. J1 raised the possibility that they want to see if I've gone ahead and acquired George anyway.
*hmph*
I'm a geek. I'm not going to rebel against the no pets policy. That doesn't mean I won't move out though.
*shakes fist*
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Can blogging get you evicted?
Several weeks after my initial request, as well as subsequent reminders of said original request, I have just been informed by my Property Manager that I am not allowed to have George.
As it turns out, my stupid bastard Body Corporate (trust me, I've spoken to him) and landlord (who's not so bad) both vetoed the idea.
I guess I can get that new couch after all. At least the couch won't claw my eyes out in my sleep.
I also guess that for the time being, I'll just have to keep blogging photos of other peoples' pets. Beware Ollie & Stanley Jarrett, Joktan Mastrosavas and Tiger Corlass!
As it turns out, my stupid bastard Body Corporate (trust me, I've spoken to him) and landlord (who's not so bad) both vetoed the idea.
I guess I can get that new couch after all. At least the couch won't claw my eyes out in my sleep.
I also guess that for the time being, I'll just have to keep blogging photos of other peoples' pets. Beware Ollie & Stanley Jarrett, Joktan Mastrosavas and Tiger Corlass!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Birthday shout-outs - January
Happy Birthday to the following people:
Michael Olsen (Jan 14th)
Kate Jarrett (Jan 17th)
Jane Tsai (Jan 18th) - Even though it doesn't feel like your birthday :(
Al Magno (Jan 17th/19th)
Sebastien Yi-Ling Tsai (Jan 21th)
Rebecca Fairey (Jan 22nd)
Audrey Hoarau (Jan 22nd)
Kevin 'Kevwinna Lammykins' Lam (Jan 26th)Julie Jong (Jan 27th)
Katie Collins (Jan 28th)
Dolly (Jan 28th)
Clare Hews (Jan 30th)
Sophie Johnston (Jan 31st)
Michael Olsen (Jan 14th)
Kate Jarrett (Jan 17th)
Jane Tsai (Jan 18th) - Even though it doesn't feel like your birthday :(
Al Magno (Jan 17th/19th)
Sebastien Yi-Ling Tsai (Jan 21th)
Rebecca Fairey (Jan 22nd)
Audrey Hoarau (Jan 22nd)
Kevin 'Kevwinna Lammykins' Lam (Jan 26th)Julie Jong (Jan 27th)
Katie Collins (Jan 28th)
Dolly (Jan 28th)
Clare Hews (Jan 30th)
Sophie Johnston (Jan 31st)
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
The eagle has landed (apparently).
Dad left for Winnipeg first thing Tuesday morning (Sydney time) and wasn't due in to Winnipeg until about 7pm Tuesday evening(Winnipeg time).
The good news is, he was able to cut out his 7 hr stopover in Vancouver and catch the next flight directly to Winnipeg. Somehow that means he should be there now. Now being 3pm on Tuesday in Winnipeg but 8am on Wednesday in Sydney/Melbourne.
I say somehow because that doesn't at all compute in my head, even with change of timezones, etc. but now's not the time to worry about stupid things like that.
That's all for now.
The good news is, he was able to cut out his 7 hr stopover in Vancouver and catch the next flight directly to Winnipeg. Somehow that means he should be there now. Now being 3pm on Tuesday in Winnipeg but 8am on Wednesday in Sydney/Melbourne.
I say somehow because that doesn't at all compute in my head, even with change of timezones, etc. but now's not the time to worry about stupid things like that.
That's all for now.
Monday, January 09, 2006
The 'hood is mine... All mine...
Yesterday morning, I completed Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
It was a long, hard fought battle but in the end, I killed Smoke and destroyed his crack empire, then I chased Officer Tenpenny, the most corrupt cop in the history of video gaming, to his death. It was all rather convenient that the overpass he took a dive off of was the one that crosses over Grove Street, which is my 'hood.
Anyway, I won't bore you with all the details of the last few missions - even though I got to fly a hover plane and had to catch Sweet in my convertible as he hung from the ladder of a firetruck. I can keep playing and try to finish the game 100% which includes completing some home invasions, dating more girls, helping that geek Zero, taking over other gang-run neighbourhoods. I'll do all that eventually.
What I really want to do is find out how I can buy the car import/export business in San Fierro so that I can actually do the car-stealing that this game is named after.
*tsai* So much to do once you've finished the game.
It was a long, hard fought battle but in the end, I killed Smoke and destroyed his crack empire, then I chased Officer Tenpenny, the most corrupt cop in the history of video gaming, to his death. It was all rather convenient that the overpass he took a dive off of was the one that crosses over Grove Street, which is my 'hood.
Anyway, I won't bore you with all the details of the last few missions - even though I got to fly a hover plane and had to catch Sweet in my convertible as he hung from the ladder of a firetruck. I can keep playing and try to finish the game 100% which includes completing some home invasions, dating more girls, helping that geek Zero, taking over other gang-run neighbourhoods. I'll do all that eventually.
What I really want to do is find out how I can buy the car import/export business in San Fierro so that I can actually do the car-stealing that this game is named after.
*tsai* So much to do once you've finished the game.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
The great eBay letdown of 2005.
Late last year, some of you may recall that I was overjoyed about finding a pair of the following Acupunctures on eBay and that I purchased said shoes (along with two other pairs).
Having arrived home from the airport after coming back from Sydney (where I was ripped off by the dodgy cab driver - but that's another story), I found a parcel post collection card in my letterbox. So I walked to the post office in scorching heat and picked up what was surely going to be my black & white Acupunctures.
Upon arriving at home, I tore open the bag... only to discover these:
I love white shoes. These are some bizarro shoe colour. After a bit of to-ing and fro-ing with the seller, I decided that I would just keep these and use them as my 'crap' shoes (i.e. for moving, painting, any sort of physical labour).
Anyway... I'm still going to use eBay. I just might take a while to get over these shoes.
Having arrived home from the airport after coming back from Sydney (where I was ripped off by the dodgy cab driver - but that's another story), I found a parcel post collection card in my letterbox. So I walked to the post office in scorching heat and picked up what was surely going to be my black & white Acupunctures.
Upon arriving at home, I tore open the bag... only to discover these:
I love white shoes. These are some bizarro shoe colour. After a bit of to-ing and fro-ing with the seller, I decided that I would just keep these and use them as my 'crap' shoes (i.e. for moving, painting, any sort of physical labour). Anyway... I'm still going to use eBay. I just might take a while to get over these shoes.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
January 2nd, 2006.
After a bender of a NYD, we decided that Bloody Marys were in order for January 2nd. We decided to go to the Union but were dismayed to discover that they weren't open yet.
Off we headed to the Napier where we were given very spicy Bloody Marys... And they didn't have any straws. More to the point 'We don't do straws' was what the bartender said when asked.
After several mouthfuls of freshly ground black pepper, we decided to move on. Plus the goat or yak head in the main bar wasn't the desired decor for the day.
So we walked past the Union again only to discover that they wouldn't be open all day. Crikey.
Off we troddled to Smith Street thinking that *something* would be open. Finally we found a cafe that was working with skeleton staff. We downed another Bloody Mary and then decided to head over to the Marquis.
After a while, Jelkie ventured off to work and Tikva and I continued our pinball challenge - I sucked. All my NYD luck had run out and order was restored and Tikva was the Pinball Wizard once again.
Eventually we decided that some food or at least a snack would be a good idea. I was getting that vomituous feeling that only pizza could fix. After our snack, we collected Jelkie from work and headed into the city for karaoke. There's this great venue where you're given a private booth for karaoke and you get drinks via an intercom system. It's all very Tokyo.
Sadly though, the karaoke bar closed up at 1am and it was all over red rover. Seeing as we all averaged about 6 hours sleep over 3 days, we decided to call it quits.
If I never drink again in 2006, I really don't think I'd mind very much.
Off we headed to the Napier where we were given very spicy Bloody Marys... And they didn't have any straws. More to the point 'We don't do straws' was what the bartender said when asked.
After several mouthfuls of freshly ground black pepper, we decided to move on. Plus the goat or yak head in the main bar wasn't the desired decor for the day.
So we walked past the Union again only to discover that they wouldn't be open all day. Crikey.
Off we troddled to Smith Street thinking that *something* would be open. Finally we found a cafe that was working with skeleton staff. We downed another Bloody Mary and then decided to head over to the Marquis.
After a while, Jelkie ventured off to work and Tikva and I continued our pinball challenge - I sucked. All my NYD luck had run out and order was restored and Tikva was the Pinball Wizard once again.
Eventually we decided that some food or at least a snack would be a good idea. I was getting that vomituous feeling that only pizza could fix. After our snack, we collected Jelkie from work and headed into the city for karaoke. There's this great venue where you're given a private booth for karaoke and you get drinks via an intercom system. It's all very Tokyo.
Sadly though, the karaoke bar closed up at 1am and it was all over red rover. Seeing as we all averaged about 6 hours sleep over 3 days, we decided to call it quits.
If I never drink again in 2006, I really don't think I'd mind very much.
Monday, January 02, 2006
NYD 2006: Fashions on the Field
After nearly dying on NYE, NYD was our day to play. So I went over to the girls' place and that's where our adventure started.
Our intention was to go to karaoke in the city but unfortunately, they were closed. So then we wandered in the rain, looking for somewhere to get a drink because we were very thirsty by then. Then, as a collective, we decided to go bowling at Crown Casino. If this dial-up connection wasn't killing me, I'd put more photos up but you'll have to wait.
After two rivetting games, we decided to move onto the next venue. Unfortunately, the next 3 places we tried were closed. Meh. Then we found a pool hall in Fitzroy complete with pinball machines. At some point, we practiced our Responsible Serving of Alcohol and sent ourselves packing.
Then we sat up all night chatting and watching bad black & white movies on ABC. We also had a brief moment of dress-ups. And yes, it's still considered dress-ups if all you put on is a hat.
Our intention was to go to karaoke in the city but unfortunately, they were closed. So then we wandered in the rain, looking for somewhere to get a drink because we were very thirsty by then. Then, as a collective, we decided to go bowling at Crown Casino. If this dial-up connection wasn't killing me, I'd put more photos up but you'll have to wait.
After two rivetting games, we decided to move onto the next venue. Unfortunately, the next 3 places we tried were closed. Meh. Then we found a pool hall in Fitzroy complete with pinball machines. At some point, we practiced our Responsible Serving of Alcohol and sent ourselves packing.
Then we sat up all night chatting and watching bad black & white movies on ABC. We also had a brief moment of dress-ups. And yes, it's still considered dress-ups if all you put on is a hat.
Funniest gift ever!
Special thanks goes out to Claire for sending this little pearler to me. That's right... It's the 'JUDE! Homme' giftpack with aftershave balsam and eau de toilette!
GOLD!
Christmas 2005
Well, Christmas has come and gone. Actually, so has 2005. I am now only just settling back in Melbourne having gone to Sydney for 5 days. Well, 5 1/2 days. Or something like that. Here is a brief rundown on my trip:23rd December: I left for Sydney in the evening. There was a lot of grief concerning my flight and the fact that they cancelled it while I was AT the airport and didn't tell me until 15 minutes before it was scheduled to leave and three other flights had left for Sydney... all of which I could have been placed on seeing as I was at the airport 3 hours early. But I managed to contain my crankypants by the time J1 picked me up as I was seated next to the most unfortunate man in the world, who was married to the most annoying woman in the world. Having to listen to that woman's dribble for 55 minutes was enough to make me realise that I didn't really have that much to be angry about.
24th December: The traditional Christmas Eve dinner at the folks' place. All the usual suspects were there. Lots of food was consumed. That evening, J1 and I tag-team slept as our snoring was keeping each other awake. Finally, J1 bailed and slept on the couch. Point: Jude.
25th December: J2 calls and spends a good amount of time laughing at my faux-Australian accent. Makes me say 'Frodo Baggins' purely for her entertainment. Christmas morning service, followed by lunch with the folks and J1. J1 heads off to Medowie. I, unfortunately, have woken up with 'sinusitis' (thanks SAHM) as well as a crick in my neck. Mental note: Do not leave multi-vitamins and glucosamine at home next year. Spend a bit of time with the folks but then we all fell asleep in different parts of the house. Had dinner together and then I passed out again.
Sidebar: For Christmas this year, I received Eye-Toy Kinetic, some funky pajamas, a great t-shirt, shoes, stacks of DVDs, a scarf, an elephant, cash, but alas, still no partridge in a pear tree.
26th December: Uncle Joseph takes us out for lunch. Boxing Day Test begins. Cricket 101 lessons for mum and dad also begin. Dad has retained most of what I explained last year. Mum just doesn't get cricket. Jane and Tarnia pick me up and it's back to Redfern.
27th December: A day out with the girls. Jane, Tarnia and I go bowling at Fox Studios. We're pretty much the only ones there and manage to make a considerable amount of noise. Afternoon snack in Newtown. We also have dinner in Newtown. That night, I run into a couple of Melbourne girls. Typical.
28th December: Still haven't gone to the driving range but it's been stinking hot and I don't particularly want to die on the driving range. That and my back is broken from sleeping on the incredibly shrinking mattress. Hahaha... I'm only joking! The mattress wasn't actually that bad. I learned to 'surf' it while sleeping and move the air around. Had yum cha with the folks and Jane and said goodbye to mum and dad for another year.
29th December: Back to Melbourne I go.
Big thank yous to J1, Tarnia, Shadow, Puppy and of course, Mum and Dad for having me at Christmas.
I love yous all!
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