Sunday, November 26, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
'you're making a fool of the country... holding hands with the christian right"
I went to a party with my girl in the city on election night
I was hoping everybody'd make a move to the left
but we done and gone swing to the right
Now I'm singing a blues for the country
as we move into another long night
I'm gonna catch that plane and fly
Gonna sail on the next high tide
Just to get away from that Cocksucker Motherfucker
Darkening my mind
Dan Kelly
Well it's not so bad this time. But still! A swing to the libs in the seat of Eltham!
What the fuck is going on there?
I was hoping everybody'd make a move to the left
but we done and gone swing to the right
Now I'm singing a blues for the country
as we move into another long night
I'm gonna catch that plane and fly
Gonna sail on the next high tide
Just to get away from that Cocksucker Motherfucker
Darkening my mind
Dan Kelly
Well it's not so bad this time. But still! A swing to the libs in the seat of Eltham!
What the fuck is going on there?
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Front and Centre at La Clique
I can't believe it's taken me three seasons to go and see this show!
Even just to get to the spiegletent took me until after the actual Melbourne Festival ended. Luckily they like to hang around into the warmer season, just so we can continue to have a rolocking good time, whilst avoiding the potential snootyness af artsy folk.
Denis got us tickets to see the show, but as they were comps it was standing room only. Lucky me managed to smooth talk my way into a seat, front and centre no less.
I was so proud of Denis and Hamish, not to mention totally in awe of their performance. The whole show was absoloutley amazing. Everyone should go see it!
You know you've had a good night when you leave the venue slightly wet, with drops of blood over your jeans, and confetti down your top.
Even just to get to the spiegletent took me until after the actual Melbourne Festival ended. Luckily they like to hang around into the warmer season, just so we can continue to have a rolocking good time, whilst avoiding the potential snootyness af artsy folk.
Denis got us tickets to see the show, but as they were comps it was standing room only. Lucky me managed to smooth talk my way into a seat, front and centre no less.
I was so proud of Denis and Hamish, not to mention totally in awe of their performance. The whole show was absoloutley amazing. Everyone should go see it!
You know you've had a good night when you leave the venue slightly wet, with drops of blood over your jeans, and confetti down your top.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Photos
Here are a few shots from Prom at the Prom. Hopefully they will be up in their entirety, from everyone's cameras, very soon.
I think you can say a good time was had by all.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
What A Week
What a week for adventures! Girls night adventure on Monday, Horse day adventure on Tuesday, Ladies day adventure on Thursday and Ugly Dress Up 80's adventure last night. All topped off by a work adventure today.
We shall divide this into sections,
Girls Night Adventure
As may become a theme, this was meant to be a quiet drinking night, ie not getting smashed. But even after Eri promised me she'd get me home for a good night's sleep in my own bed we started on the Jager, then I got us kicked out of Bimbo's, then we had cocktails, then we crashed with three of us on a mattress on the floor in Kate's empty house, then it was four hours later and we were up and on our way to breakfast at Alta Vita.
Not a quiet night at all.
This night also began our new phase of relationship with the Souvlaki King.
As usual we went for our post booze binge on 'lamb' and 'chicken' and 'garlic sauce', no wait. I'm pretty sure the garlic sauce is actually garlic sauce. But one can never be too certain.
Lo and behold when we walked in there though, not only was there the Souvlaki King, but also the Souvlaki Princess, with a pretty gold diamond ring on her finger. After much debate we decided she must be marrying Cranky, and we told them as much.
Horse Day Adventure
Before Monday I had no clue of a single horse running in the Cup this year, and even then i knew nothing about them. I was happy to just be going out for a roast style barbecue. And man was it good.
Pete and Ev's new place is awesome. Very much like a proper house, and so close to so may good things. Conveniently close to places where I might get myself drunk and stranded.
As usual Ev excelled himself in the kitchen. Roast pork, lamb and beef. With a healthy dose of high heeled hack thrown into the equation. (By me, not Ev.)
Ladies Day Adventure
As much as I was so over the idea of going out to the races, as soon as I had an outfit sorted, especially one which didn't require any new purchases, I was suitably excited.
All I have to say about his one is;
"No, no, no. Not into the chip bucket with you."
This day also brought about our next meeting with the Souvlaki King. I don't really know how it happened, but as we were walking past we decided to go in and have a chat. He remembered us from Monday night, and much hilarity ensued.
Then on to Bar Open, where we caused offence with our overdress. So much so they put a sign up on the door with a 'No fascinators" decree. They loved us though, so look forward to seeing us up on some sort of Bar Open wall of fame/shame.
When we'd had as much beer as our fragile little forms could hold we headed back to Souvlaki King for sunstenance and photos. Cranky wouldn't come out from behind the counter for a photo. He said the Souvlaki Princess would get jealous, but the Souvlaki King let us behind the golden rope to realms never before dreamed of by mere plebs such as us. So we got a photo with him.
Ugly Dress Up 80's Adventure
Again this one started out with a 'no getting smashed' policy, as I had to work today. But B was driving all the way from Elwood and needed me to help her get to Bundoora. So I had a few beers, and the obligatory West Coast Coolers and then out came the Jager. So much dancing I thought I might pass out. Everyone looked so fantastic though. I shouldn't be surprised. We're not really ones to hold back when it come to making fools of ourselves.
Work Adventures
Not too bad today. It is midday though, and all I've done is vacuum and change the window. I just got lunch delivered to me which makes the day infinitely more bearable. Now all I need is coffee before my one and only appointment of the day arrives at 2.30.
Keep up the adventuring kids.
p.s. Sorry for the large amount of unaccompanied text. Pictures will follow.
We shall divide this into sections,
Girls Night Adventure
As may become a theme, this was meant to be a quiet drinking night, ie not getting smashed. But even after Eri promised me she'd get me home for a good night's sleep in my own bed we started on the Jager, then I got us kicked out of Bimbo's, then we had cocktails, then we crashed with three of us on a mattress on the floor in Kate's empty house, then it was four hours later and we were up and on our way to breakfast at Alta Vita.
Not a quiet night at all.
This night also began our new phase of relationship with the Souvlaki King.
As usual we went for our post booze binge on 'lamb' and 'chicken' and 'garlic sauce', no wait. I'm pretty sure the garlic sauce is actually garlic sauce. But one can never be too certain.
Lo and behold when we walked in there though, not only was there the Souvlaki King, but also the Souvlaki Princess, with a pretty gold diamond ring on her finger. After much debate we decided she must be marrying Cranky, and we told them as much.
Horse Day Adventure
Before Monday I had no clue of a single horse running in the Cup this year, and even then i knew nothing about them. I was happy to just be going out for a roast style barbecue. And man was it good.
Pete and Ev's new place is awesome. Very much like a proper house, and so close to so may good things. Conveniently close to places where I might get myself drunk and stranded.
As usual Ev excelled himself in the kitchen. Roast pork, lamb and beef. With a healthy dose of high heeled hack thrown into the equation. (By me, not Ev.)
Ladies Day Adventure
As much as I was so over the idea of going out to the races, as soon as I had an outfit sorted, especially one which didn't require any new purchases, I was suitably excited.
All I have to say about his one is;
"No, no, no. Not into the chip bucket with you."
This day also brought about our next meeting with the Souvlaki King. I don't really know how it happened, but as we were walking past we decided to go in and have a chat. He remembered us from Monday night, and much hilarity ensued.
Then on to Bar Open, where we caused offence with our overdress. So much so they put a sign up on the door with a 'No fascinators" decree. They loved us though, so look forward to seeing us up on some sort of Bar Open wall of fame/shame.
When we'd had as much beer as our fragile little forms could hold we headed back to Souvlaki King for sunstenance and photos. Cranky wouldn't come out from behind the counter for a photo. He said the Souvlaki Princess would get jealous, but the Souvlaki King let us behind the golden rope to realms never before dreamed of by mere plebs such as us. So we got a photo with him.
Ugly Dress Up 80's Adventure
Again this one started out with a 'no getting smashed' policy, as I had to work today. But B was driving all the way from Elwood and needed me to help her get to Bundoora. So I had a few beers, and the obligatory West Coast Coolers and then out came the Jager. So much dancing I thought I might pass out. Everyone looked so fantastic though. I shouldn't be surprised. We're not really ones to hold back when it come to making fools of ourselves.
Work Adventures
Not too bad today. It is midday though, and all I've done is vacuum and change the window. I just got lunch delivered to me which makes the day infinitely more bearable. Now all I need is coffee before my one and only appointment of the day arrives at 2.30.
Keep up the adventuring kids.
p.s. Sorry for the large amount of unaccompanied text. Pictures will follow.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Ha Ha, Suckers!
On Monday coming home from Girls Night I got pulled into a booze bus.
As I do every time I get pulled over by the cops I was freaking out.
While I was waiting in the line of cars another officer happened to notice I didn't have my new rego sticker up, he asked me about it and I played all innocent. "Oh really, oh I'm sure it's in here somewhere" I knew I'd paid it about 2 months ago, but last week I did mention that I should probably find the sticker and put it up.
Then as I pulled up to the testing guy I asked him if my car was smelling hot. (And no I don't mean "HOT") I've just gotten it back from the mechanics and he said if the temp started to go up to pull over immediately. But then I got paranoid that because I was all chatty to him that I was drunk, as I had been drinking wine and strawberry chmpagne. Luckily I was fine and allowed to drive on.
Unbeknownst to them I don't have a license to carry around with me either.
What's the deal with that? Do I get in trouble if they ask and I don't have it? Of course I'd just play dumb and be all "I'm sure it's around here somewhere, oh it must be in my other bag" or some such. But is this actually a way out? And at what point do they ask you for your license anyway? Surely if you blow above 0.0 they should have a look to make sure you're not on your P's or anything. And if I didn't show a small level of alcohol in my blood then how much would you have to drink to be at .05?
As I do every time I get pulled over by the cops I was freaking out.
While I was waiting in the line of cars another officer happened to notice I didn't have my new rego sticker up, he asked me about it and I played all innocent. "Oh really, oh I'm sure it's in here somewhere" I knew I'd paid it about 2 months ago, but last week I did mention that I should probably find the sticker and put it up.
Then as I pulled up to the testing guy I asked him if my car was smelling hot. (And no I don't mean "HOT") I've just gotten it back from the mechanics and he said if the temp started to go up to pull over immediately. But then I got paranoid that because I was all chatty to him that I was drunk, as I had been drinking wine and strawberry chmpagne. Luckily I was fine and allowed to drive on.
Unbeknownst to them I don't have a license to carry around with me either.
What's the deal with that? Do I get in trouble if they ask and I don't have it? Of course I'd just play dumb and be all "I'm sure it's around here somewhere, oh it must be in my other bag" or some such. But is this actually a way out? And at what point do they ask you for your license anyway? Surely if you blow above 0.0 they should have a look to make sure you're not on your P's or anything. And if I didn't show a small level of alcohol in my blood then how much would you have to drink to be at .05?
Monday, October 30, 2006
No. 1
Have you met my friend Rob? He's pretty much the funniest person I know. Unless you'd like to nominate yourself by telling me a joke.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
How is it that i finally get around to posting something on this blog, after weeks, and the stupid thing doesn't work? The whole of blogger was down. Or something.
It was all very in the moment any way, so it's not worth writing now.
Additional though.......
Everyone should get down to the Tote on Sund'y. Black chords play at 3.30. Come, relax and be entertained in the interests of charity on a Spring Sunday afternoon at the Tote.Past Monash University Geography students are putting on a 'Trash and Treasure' fundraiser with a number of attractions in order to raise funds to send directly to 'self help' community group projects in South Africa.
For a small $6 door fee, you will be impressed by some of Melbourne's finest upcoming rock bands – Telecom, The Kissingers, The Cheats and Blackchords, plus awesome Melbourne DJs.
In the company of friends you will be able to chill out in the beer garden and browse through a wide range of trash and treasure at bargain prices. Also in the mix is a BBQ, and a bake sale for those amongst us with a sweet tooth. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon for a good cause? Put it in the diary – Kicks off at 3pm, October 29 th.
(Rumor has it that pete is cooking some goodies for the bake stall! it'll be just like a primary school fete!)
how delightful!
See you there in various states of dissarray.
It was all very in the moment any way, so it's not worth writing now.
Additional though.......
Everyone should get down to the Tote on Sund'y. Black chords play at 3.30. Come, relax and be entertained in the interests of charity on a Spring Sunday afternoon at the Tote.Past Monash University Geography students are putting on a 'Trash and Treasure' fundraiser with a number of attractions in order to raise funds to send directly to 'self help' community group projects in South Africa.
For a small $6 door fee, you will be impressed by some of Melbourne's finest upcoming rock bands – Telecom, The Kissingers, The Cheats and Blackchords, plus awesome Melbourne DJs.
In the company of friends you will be able to chill out in the beer garden and browse through a wide range of trash and treasure at bargain prices. Also in the mix is a BBQ, and a bake sale for those amongst us with a sweet tooth. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon for a good cause? Put it in the diary – Kicks off at 3pm, October 29 th.
(Rumor has it that pete is cooking some goodies for the bake stall! it'll be just like a primary school fete!)
how delightful!
See you there in various states of dissarray.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Adventures
I can't believe I didn't see it myself!
Just treat it like an adventure.
A drinking adventure, a gardening adventure, a work adventure, a shopping adventure, a driving home adventure, a washing the clothes adventure, a cleaning the bathroom adventure.
I tried it out today and it worked a treat!
Take the seriousness out of it and just have an adventure.
Just treat it like an adventure.
A drinking adventure, a gardening adventure, a work adventure, a shopping adventure, a driving home adventure, a washing the clothes adventure, a cleaning the bathroom adventure.
I tried it out today and it worked a treat!
Take the seriousness out of it and just have an adventure.
Monday, October 16, 2006
The Green Man
Who'd have thought it would take all day driving around Melbourne to get the pvc for a green pedestrian light costume?
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Bad Karma
I may have told you about a stupid, stupid thing I did at work a few months ago. (That is if you are the one person I told the story to.) Well today I did a stupid thing at work again. Not nearly as bad as the other thing, but if I had done what I should then it could have been a great thing. It's just the karma I deserve for trying to leave work early on a hot sunny day.
Lena had her test for her 'L's' today and I had to take her and Hannah, which meant leaving work at three. Turned out Hannah's mum could take them so I didn't have to, but I was still going to leave work at three to get down to the river and drink cosmopolitans. Karma got to me first though and I had locked my keys in the car.
Lena had her test for her 'L's' today and I had to take her and Hannah, which meant leaving work at three. Turned out Hannah's mum could take them so I didn't have to, but I was still going to leave work at three to get down to the river and drink cosmopolitans. Karma got to me first though and I had locked my keys in the car.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Jiggedy jig
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It is so amazing. Every year for the past 4 we've gone down to the Prom for the weekend and every time, even thought he nights remain freezing cold, the sun shines down on us and it is hot, hot, hot! And this year our 'prom' made it even hotter!
The sunburn lines made for an even trashier effect.
More photos will be up when I can get copies from everyone's cameras. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made such an effort. I love you all heaps and hope to keep on having the stupid fun we do together for a long time to come.
It is so amazing. Every year for the past 4 we've gone down to the Prom for the weekend and every time, even thought he nights remain freezing cold, the sun shines down on us and it is hot, hot, hot! And this year our 'prom' made it even hotter!
The sunburn lines made for an even trashier effect.
More photos will be up when I can get copies from everyone's cameras. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made such an effort. I love you all heaps and hope to keep on having the stupid fun we do together for a long time to come.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Two Sleeps!
Only two sleeps 'till the Prom. Today sees the first day of holidays from work, wholesale shopping for snacks and beverages, plus the obligatory accessories for gorgeous prom outfits.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
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