I found this at b-may but it started at harrumph!. So here is my contribution; 1. I have acted with someone who subsequently appeared in Coronation Street. 2. I won $20 in the New South Wales jackpot lottery. 3. I have never compiled a COBOL program, even though I got an A in my programming …
Category Archives: General Musings
I’m Pleading Here
Will someone in the UK with access to MTV please video The Osbournes for me. As an added bonus I’ll bring my DVD of Spinal Tap to the viewing and we can see how many rock cliches there are in each episode.
On the Tosspath
Ciaran is showing as busy on IM and isn’t answering his phone at work. If he hasn’t got a good excuse for his whereabouts then you can be pretty sure that he has slipped away for a matinee screening of Attack of the Toss and I shall then have to rain vengance down on him. …
Happy Birthday
Today is Bobo’s birthday. Celebrate by giving her a call and wishing her all the best. Or just raise a pork rib in her honour, she will appreciate it.
Long Words
I have been chastised for using long words on this blog again. To which the correct response is, of course, go and look in the dictionary. Alternatively I did the trip for you; "misanthropy; n 1: hatred of mankind 2: a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people."
Jubilee
Billy Bragg has got a bee in his bonnet. No, really, he has. We should all apparently buy the three different versions of his new record to protest at the British monarchy – yes Mr Molland, this post is for you. If you don’t believe me, take a quick look at the lyrics to Take …
Those of you who know
Those of you who know me know that I can be a little grumpy at times. Well, I think I’ve found a soul mate. I’ve mentioned Stavros the Wonder Chicken before but one of his recent posts had me sitting here nodding my head in agreement. For those too lazy to go and have a …
Strong Language
I sent an email to a friend the other day (update the website Tim, default Apache pages never look good). It got bounced by the content filter of his current employer. Tim, in case you were wondering, the word that I had to censor was "Wanker". Whilst it doesn’t mean a jot in the great …
Days of Speed
Did I mention how much I am enjoying Days of Speed by Paul Weller? No? Well I am. I suggest you rush out to the shops now and buy a copy, then you can enjoy it too.
Bad Day
I was going to tell you all how bad my day was yesterday. But I don’t care anymore. Because I have just acquired some tickets to the Rugby Super 12 semi-final between the Waratahs and the Brumbies taking place this Saturday evening. Woo, and furthermore, hoo.