i am glad i had today off to pack boxes (not).
there are now a mountain of the suckers. i am looking forward to Monday when all i should have is a suitcase. no more boxes at least for a few weeks.
there is much to be said for the buddhist monk way of life i reckon.
all we need to do now is move the bloody things. YAY
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
another job comes to an end
I finished my job today to give myself a few days to do the final bits of arranging required to ensure we can go to the UK next week.
tomorrow we will do our final packing and then over sat, sun and monday we will move everything out of our house.
once we are out it will be cleaned and then hopefully rented.
we are now pretty much all systems go for the trip:
- everyone has a passport and visa now (cut it a bit fine but all that ends well).
- we have money in the bank.
- Sue has a job to go to and i have a potential job (just need to turn up without two heads).
- we have a short term accomodation set up (3 weeks when we get there).
all that needs to happen now is for us to move out, say our goodbyes and then get on a plane. once we get there we get to do everything again in reverse (yippee not).
so how does it feel? its still a bit strange really.
- it is highly likely today was sue's last work day in Australia (she is celebrating this right as i write - it could be a bit messy later), and it is quite possibly mine as well.
- we both feel we may never return to live in this house and
- we simply have no idea what turns the four lives (sue, jeff, ash and georgia) will take over the next couple of years.
there is much to be hopeful about - new jobs, new friends (and for some maybe lovers), new experiences, travel - but only time will tell where this next little journey in the great game of life will take us.
wish us well - see you on the other side of a brief intermission
tomorrow we will do our final packing and then over sat, sun and monday we will move everything out of our house.
once we are out it will be cleaned and then hopefully rented.
we are now pretty much all systems go for the trip:
- everyone has a passport and visa now (cut it a bit fine but all that ends well).
- we have money in the bank.
- Sue has a job to go to and i have a potential job (just need to turn up without two heads).
- we have a short term accomodation set up (3 weeks when we get there).
all that needs to happen now is for us to move out, say our goodbyes and then get on a plane. once we get there we get to do everything again in reverse (yippee not).
so how does it feel? its still a bit strange really.
- it is highly likely today was sue's last work day in Australia (she is celebrating this right as i write - it could be a bit messy later), and it is quite possibly mine as well.
- we both feel we may never return to live in this house and
- we simply have no idea what turns the four lives (sue, jeff, ash and georgia) will take over the next couple of years.
there is much to be hopeful about - new jobs, new friends (and for some maybe lovers), new experiences, travel - but only time will tell where this next little journey in the great game of life will take us.
wish us well - see you on the other side of a brief intermission
Monday, August 24, 2009
the realm of possibility exists where
today we had a family farewell (sort of).families are so interesting dont you think. everyone seems to truly love each other (if only once a year).
we had a treasure hunt (sort of). we had so much stuff and we offered our family those things we could not send into our future, or see value in placing in a storage unit (perhaps never to see the light of day again).
i suspect most of us have stuff we no longer need but which have some real value to someone (family, friend or foe).
i would like to think that today we payed it forward (again) and that our small gifts will make our families happier and potentially grow into something even more valuable.
we had a treasure hunt (sort of). we had so much stuff and we offered our family those things we could not send into our future, or see value in placing in a storage unit (perhaps never to see the light of day again).
i suspect most of us have stuff we no longer need but which have some real value to someone (family, friend or foe).
i would like to think that today we payed it forward (again) and that our small gifts will make our families happier and potentially grow into something even more valuable.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
tick tock
well folks its now only 4 weekends till we (well at least 2 of us) put our bums on plane seats. this week we sent some boxes on a ship and moved some things to mum and dads. we are progressively getting rid of all of our stuff.
Sue has a plane ticket, but no visa. this is going to be interesting.
Georgia has a plane ticket, but no visa. she is going to have her identity checked tomorrow (what if she is not who she says she is?)
there is still a lot of junk to get rid of (or store) and all the admin tasks to finish (cancelling all of the accounts etc).
it looks like there might be a chance of me getting a job before i get to the UK which would be handy.
At the UK end there are still a few issues to sort out - like we dont have anywhere to live yet. We need to arrange some short term accommodation and then find a place to rent. Just another minor detail in the great game of relocate yourself to the other side of the world.
tick tock the clock is ticking. we just have to hope its not attached to a relocation bomb
Sue has a plane ticket, but no visa. this is going to be interesting.
Georgia has a plane ticket, but no visa. she is going to have her identity checked tomorrow (what if she is not who she says she is?)
there is still a lot of junk to get rid of (or store) and all the admin tasks to finish (cancelling all of the accounts etc).
it looks like there might be a chance of me getting a job before i get to the UK which would be handy.
At the UK end there are still a few issues to sort out - like we dont have anywhere to live yet. We need to arrange some short term accommodation and then find a place to rent. Just another minor detail in the great game of relocate yourself to the other side of the world.
tick tock the clock is ticking. we just have to hope its not attached to a relocation bomb
Friday, July 17, 2009
never a great dancer - for georgia
no michael (well almost) but i bet it could make a great pub night (30 sec blitz)
can u spot the resemblance?
London here we come
can u spot the resemblance?
London here we come
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
ok ok i know
again its been a while (sorry).
tour de france duties, work, packing and organising for UK. all poor excuses i know.
life is just peachy in Perth (except it is bloody cold). Get over it sucker i hear you say. i am contemplating a trip to the store to find some headgear for "bald head" and a big warm overcoat and some gloves for "smooth office hands" - dont mock they come in handy sometimes.
box packing has started. there is going to be some god awful last minute scramble i suspect but whatever is left will be the best verge leftovers for a while in town (tell your friends to bring a trailer).
i cant believe it is only about 7 weeks and the key ingredient to this adventure still doesnt have a ticket.
oh well - what will be will be. this could be just the shortest/greatest holiday in town. all we need now is the lotto numbers
go LANCE - stick it up the French and Alberto!!
tour de france duties, work, packing and organising for UK. all poor excuses i know.
life is just peachy in Perth (except it is bloody cold). Get over it sucker i hear you say. i am contemplating a trip to the store to find some headgear for "bald head" and a big warm overcoat and some gloves for "smooth office hands" - dont mock they come in handy sometimes.
box packing has started. there is going to be some god awful last minute scramble i suspect but whatever is left will be the best verge leftovers for a while in town (tell your friends to bring a trailer).
i cant believe it is only about 7 weeks and the key ingredient to this adventure still doesnt have a ticket.
oh well - what will be will be. this could be just the shortest/greatest holiday in town. all we need now is the lotto numbers
go LANCE - stick it up the French and Alberto!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
life goes on
its been a while again. while we havent been too busy, life has been "solid". everyone is working, some are travelling, we are still organising ourselves to go to the UK and the countdown clock is running faster by the day. it is now only 11 weeks till we go (unless i can bring my flight forward - i am still trying to get in touch with the company i brought the ticket through).
Sue is heading off to the UK this week for work and to spend 3 days looking around for areas for us to live in.
at this time we still really have nothing sorted:
- Ash and i are still waiting to get our British Passports
- I am still trying to change my flight
- Sue and Georgia still dont have flights booked or visas sorted
- we have no idea where to live in the UK and it is doing our head in looking at properties on the web
- georgia needs to get a new Aust Passport
- we still need to sort out shipping of the things we need to the UK and to relocate/store anything we want to leave behind
- Sue needs to go to UK for 10 days, to Melbourne for a week
- jeff still needs to spend a weekend in Melbourne while Sue is there
- ash still needs to go to Melbourne (as does Georgia apparently)
other that there is not really much to do, besides organising a range of going away events
so please forgive me if i dont spend too much time here over the next few weeks/months
Sue is heading off to the UK this week for work and to spend 3 days looking around for areas for us to live in.
at this time we still really have nothing sorted:
- Ash and i are still waiting to get our British Passports
- I am still trying to change my flight
- Sue and Georgia still dont have flights booked or visas sorted
- we have no idea where to live in the UK and it is doing our head in looking at properties on the web
- georgia needs to get a new Aust Passport
- we still need to sort out shipping of the things we need to the UK and to relocate/store anything we want to leave behind
- Sue needs to go to UK for 10 days, to Melbourne for a week
- jeff still needs to spend a weekend in Melbourne while Sue is there
- ash still needs to go to Melbourne (as does Georgia apparently)
other that there is not really much to do, besides organising a range of going away events
so please forgive me if i dont spend too much time here over the next few weeks/months
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
time goes by
i wrote the following a couple of months ago when my life was on the cusp of change;
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i now live with a sense that the days will look after themselves without too much interference from me and we will be OK or better (in a relative sense)
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quite frankly i am not sure that i havent interfered too much but life has certainly changed and it has more change to go. one can only tell if my musing at the time will become reality for all concerned.
whatever happens i think we will all be OK or better (in a relative sense) but like any journey in life - if you dont like the ride - you might simply have to choose to get off the "train".
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i now live with a sense that the days will look after themselves without too much interference from me and we will be OK or better (in a relative sense)
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quite frankly i am not sure that i havent interfered too much but life has certainly changed and it has more change to go. one can only tell if my musing at the time will become reality for all concerned.
whatever happens i think we will all be OK or better (in a relative sense) but like any journey in life - if you dont like the ride - you might simply have to choose to get off the "train".
Friday, May 22, 2009
apologies
this blog is neglected i know, but one has been busy. its strange but it seems that the lives of all the people close to me (and me) are interesting at the moment. there are dramas (some of them serious but generally not "major") but all of them together make life just a little bit interesting.
in some instances the parts do not know the whole so my apologies for being distracted/aloof/distant. i think of you all often i promise even if it is only fleetingly.
so what is actually happening in Dullsville:
- grandad is back in hospital (nothing serious it seems). he was struggling to get around - then he gets admitted to hospital and it now appears he is doing laps (go figure)
- nanna is getting better (but she will need some pretty major back surgery sooner or later
- georgia is being repatriated back to Australia. it sometimes happens when all monetary reserves run out
- nan and pop seem to be going ok (she has 300+ cds, a buddha, a couple of metal dogs and some more freebies on the way, he has steroids)
- maggie (a real dog) passed away today
- fi and Kee are battling on in Melbourne (one of Kee's cousins has terminal cancer - ps girls get a pap smear done regularly)
= sue and jeff are still trying to work out how to manage the transition to London (and the WA Govt arent really that helpful - frankly i am being kind. maybe one day i will actually tell the story to inside cover)
- jeff has stopped working in the BWS and has cut back his hours to 3 days to help the company he is working for weather the global economic storm
other than all that things are damn rosy. so please forgive me if i leave you out. i care for you all and i will be back
in some instances the parts do not know the whole so my apologies for being distracted/aloof/distant. i think of you all often i promise even if it is only fleetingly.
so what is actually happening in Dullsville:
- grandad is back in hospital (nothing serious it seems). he was struggling to get around - then he gets admitted to hospital and it now appears he is doing laps (go figure)
- nanna is getting better (but she will need some pretty major back surgery sooner or later
- georgia is being repatriated back to Australia. it sometimes happens when all monetary reserves run out
- nan and pop seem to be going ok (she has 300+ cds, a buddha, a couple of metal dogs and some more freebies on the way, he has steroids)
- maggie (a real dog) passed away today
- fi and Kee are battling on in Melbourne (one of Kee's cousins has terminal cancer - ps girls get a pap smear done regularly)
= sue and jeff are still trying to work out how to manage the transition to London (and the WA Govt arent really that helpful - frankly i am being kind. maybe one day i will actually tell the story to inside cover)
- jeff has stopped working in the BWS and has cut back his hours to 3 days to help the company he is working for weather the global economic storm
other than all that things are damn rosy. so please forgive me if i leave you out. i care for you all and i will be back
Thursday, May 14, 2009
life she is a changing again
the past few months have been busier (at least in a structured way) than those n the recent past before them and things are going to change over the coming months:
- nanna has had her ops and is getting better and Grandad went home (tuesday) after spending his time in respite care for ~2 months. as with every situation there is always good and bad. while it was necessary it was "awful" (and i am sure i will never go here - the smell alone affected me everytime). however, it provided the opportunity for us to spend more time together than would have been likely otherwise. i really enjoyed these times - even when we sat and said nothing!!
- i am giving up the bottleshop (i like it but it was getting to be too hard) but
- i am changing my consulting arrangement as well (moving from 5 days to 3) so while the money might go down again for a while i will have some freer (or certainly less structured) time over the next couple of months which might come in handy.
- we are going to London for sure
- nan/pop are kicking arse (no kidding) - give me some of their drugs
one thing which isnt changing - i am still not sleeping well!!
- nanna has had her ops and is getting better and Grandad went home (tuesday) after spending his time in respite care for ~2 months. as with every situation there is always good and bad. while it was necessary it was "awful" (and i am sure i will never go here - the smell alone affected me everytime). however, it provided the opportunity for us to spend more time together than would have been likely otherwise. i really enjoyed these times - even when we sat and said nothing!!
- i am giving up the bottleshop (i like it but it was getting to be too hard) but
- i am changing my consulting arrangement as well (moving from 5 days to 3) so while the money might go down again for a while i will have some freer (or certainly less structured) time over the next couple of months which might come in handy.
- we are going to London for sure
- nan/pop are kicking arse (no kidding) - give me some of their drugs
one thing which isnt changing - i am still not sleeping well!!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
life in the faster lane
life above ground generally speaking is a good thing, but i suspect for many it is actually a chore.
i reckon the past 18 months have made me a more grounded and in my own mind a better (but still no way close to a perfect)person.
Philosophically, i have reached the "tipping" point where one says one should have a good life (rather than simply have a long life) and frankly i personally will not grow old (and be infirm) for the sake of it.
my attitude to what looks like success and especially to money/property has changed drastically i think (but if i had none i might not be so philosophical about it) to one where i now think money/property is simply a means to an end rather than an end (or symbol) in itself. having said that clearly we do not live yet (i will win lotto one day) in a world where money is no object.
however, that is not my key thought (well nearly its not). having spent some time on the bench (as a "redundant person") and more recently having spent some time in the "faster" lane i have come to have a different view or it.
the world is simply a network of maybe faster lanes -like highways next to freeways or Autobahns.
if you are in any one of these lanes on a busy day it can look like an autobahn (bit like some women/men look better/bigger after a skin full of your favourite alcohol). but in reality life is sometimes not an autobhahn but simply just a fast highway lane turning into a country lane if something doesnt change soon.
rushing around like an "idiot" in a small car on a small highway will never solve the problem.
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its related i think
a man goes to see a hooker and he says "honey do you take american express." she retorts - "honey you pay your money you can go as fast as you like".
the question here is - was he driving on a country road or an autobahn?? the size of the tunnels may not be relevant.
maybe he will never know unless he stops (at some point) and looks around.
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the more time i now spend in the faster lane the less enamoured i am to it overall. there seem to me to be too many "idiots" running around madly "shouting" at people.
but that might just be a symptom of my age or experiences.
maybe my lotto ticket will save me and allow me to get out onto the bikepaths of life.
i reckon the past 18 months have made me a more grounded and in my own mind a better (but still no way close to a perfect)person.
Philosophically, i have reached the "tipping" point where one says one should have a good life (rather than simply have a long life) and frankly i personally will not grow old (and be infirm) for the sake of it.
my attitude to what looks like success and especially to money/property has changed drastically i think (but if i had none i might not be so philosophical about it) to one where i now think money/property is simply a means to an end rather than an end (or symbol) in itself. having said that clearly we do not live yet (i will win lotto one day) in a world where money is no object.
however, that is not my key thought (well nearly its not). having spent some time on the bench (as a "redundant person") and more recently having spent some time in the "faster" lane i have come to have a different view or it.
the world is simply a network of maybe faster lanes -like highways next to freeways or Autobahns.
if you are in any one of these lanes on a busy day it can look like an autobahn (bit like some women/men look better/bigger after a skin full of your favourite alcohol). but in reality life is sometimes not an autobhahn but simply just a fast highway lane turning into a country lane if something doesnt change soon.
rushing around like an "idiot" in a small car on a small highway will never solve the problem.
__________________________________
its related i think
a man goes to see a hooker and he says "honey do you take american express." she retorts - "honey you pay your money you can go as fast as you like".
the question here is - was he driving on a country road or an autobahn?? the size of the tunnels may not be relevant.
maybe he will never know unless he stops (at some point) and looks around.
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the more time i now spend in the faster lane the less enamoured i am to it overall. there seem to me to be too many "idiots" running around madly "shouting" at people.
but that might just be a symptom of my age or experiences.
maybe my lotto ticket will save me and allow me to get out onto the bikepaths of life.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
humourous
things have been a bit hectic over the past few weeks and i havent had the time or the inclination to blog. However, i could not let the opportunity to post this joke/story sent to me today (thank you Sue) go by. I laughed but i guess i have this kind of sense of humour.
The Meaty Bites Diet
I've got 2 dogs. I bought a large bag of Meaty Bites at Big W and was standing in line at the check-out.
A woman behind me asked if I had a dog.
On impulse, I told her that no, I was starting The Meaty Bites Diet again, although I probably shouldn't because I'd ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 25 kgs before I woke in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IV's in both arms.
I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Meaty Bites and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry & that the food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again.
I have to mention here that practically everyone in the line was by now enthralled with my story, particularly a guy who was behind her.
Horrified, she asked if I'd ended up in the hospital in that condition because I had been poisoned by the food. I told her no, it was because I'd been sitting in the middle of the road licking my d… and a car hit me.
I thought one guy was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard as he staggered out the door.
Stupid bitch...why else would I buy dog food??
The Meaty Bites Diet
I've got 2 dogs. I bought a large bag of Meaty Bites at Big W and was standing in line at the check-out.
A woman behind me asked if I had a dog.
On impulse, I told her that no, I was starting The Meaty Bites Diet again, although I probably shouldn't because I'd ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 25 kgs before I woke in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IV's in both arms.
I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Meaty Bites and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry & that the food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again.
I have to mention here that practically everyone in the line was by now enthralled with my story, particularly a guy who was behind her.
Horrified, she asked if I'd ended up in the hospital in that condition because I had been poisoned by the food. I told her no, it was because I'd been sitting in the middle of the road licking my d… and a car hit me.
I thought one guy was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard as he staggered out the door.
Stupid bitch...why else would I buy dog food??
Sunday, April 19, 2009
melbourne - great place to visit
i quite like melbourne as a city to visit. it is people friendly (as a tourist). the food is cheap, the public transport is good (at least when we travelled on it) and the choices of settings (mountains/snow, beaches/surf, cafes, restaurants and great food which is cheap by comparison to perth) are all available in easy reach of the city (3-4 hours drive).
the weather is sometimes a bit iffy (4 seasons in 1 day) and in comparison to Perth the locals are less concerned about their environment (there is way too much rubbish and crap graffiti. My only other gripe is smoking - the sooner they stop it at restaurants and cafes the better (my view) as it detracts from what would otherwise be fantastic street eating.
overall we had a great time in Melbourne due largely to family and friends but it is a city well worth visiting for the sport, arts, scenery and food/wine. I'd go back.
some photos (not all from the same trip to prove my point):
the weather is sometimes a bit iffy (4 seasons in 1 day) and in comparison to Perth the locals are less concerned about their environment (there is way too much rubbish and crap graffiti. My only other gripe is smoking - the sooner they stop it at restaurants and cafes the better (my view) as it detracts from what would otherwise be fantastic street eating.
overall we had a great time in Melbourne due largely to family and friends but it is a city well worth visiting for the sport, arts, scenery and food/wine. I'd go back.
some photos (not all from the same trip to prove my point):
Friday, April 17, 2009
tourists for a day
Sue and I played tourist today. Dale and Tony and the girls left for Noosa around 9.00 and we had breakfast in Williamstown then we got in the car and drove down towards Geelong. when we got there we drove straight through town and went to the beaches. We visited Lorne and Appollo Bay and we drove along the Great Ocean Road - .
we stopped at Bells Beach and watched some surfers play around in the waves.
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I took this photo from about 1/2km away with a canon photoshop sx 100 camera (great little camera)
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we spent quite a few hours in the car (travelling about 400km) but it was fantastic to play tourist for a day.
I cant believe how big, uninhabited and how varied this great country is. we went from city to world class surf to forests and then farmland all in half a day and we only went 400km in a circle
we stopped at Bells Beach and watched some surfers play around in the waves.
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I took this photo from about 1/2km away with a canon photoshop sx 100 camera (great little camera)
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we spent quite a few hours in the car (travelling about 400km) but it was fantastic to play tourist for a day.
I cant believe how big, uninhabited and how varied this great country is. we went from city to world class surf to forests and then farmland all in half a day and we only went 400km in a circle
Monday, April 13, 2009
life's a beach (again) but someone's got to do it
been out to brunch with friends (laura, bob, chris and phil). very nice. now we are sitting watching the beach (i love Australian beaches)
its tough - weather is a perfect 29 and there is little or no breeze.
having drinks at 6 with Adelle, but other than that not much is happening.
its tough - weather is a perfect 29 and there is little or no breeze.
having drinks at 6 with Adelle, but other than that not much is happening.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
adelaide - friends
the last few days in Adelaide have been fun. lots of food, some wine, a little chocolate and a bit of sleep. tomorrow will be no different then we will be off to melbourne for more of the same.
sometimes i wonder what the poor people are doing (then i realise it is us it just might take a little time to catch up with us)
hope you have all had a happy easter
j
sometimes i wonder what the poor people are doing (then i realise it is us it just might take a little time to catch up with us)
hope you have all had a happy easter
j
Thursday, April 9, 2009
happy easter
well folks its nearly that time of year and we will be heading off tomorrow on what has over the last couple of years been an easter pilgramage to the east. we are visiting Adelaide and Melbourne over the next 10 days to see friends and family and to say goodbye (for the next couple of years) because we probably wont see them again until after our UK trip (unless they come visit us).
I hope everyone of you has a great and safe easter and that you get all the chocolate you deserve.
love and best wishes
I hope everyone of you has a great and safe easter and that you get all the chocolate you deserve.
love and best wishes
Thursday, April 2, 2009
new languages
came across this the other day. No offense meant. Sorry made me laugh
Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes
(Must Read Out Loud)
1) That’s not right................................................Sum Ting Wong
2) Are you harbouring a fugitive......................... Hu Yu Hai Ding
3) See me ASAP.................................................. Kum Hia
4) Stupid Man.................................................. ....Dum Fuk
5) Small Horse................................................ .....Tai Ni Po Ni
6) Did you go to the beach................................ .....Wai Yu So Tan
7) I bumped the coffee table...............................Ai Bang Mai Fa Kin Ni
8) I think you need a face lift................................ Chin Tu Fat
9) It’s Very dark in here...................................... ...Wai So Dim
10) I Thought you were on a diet........................... Wai Yu Mun Ching
11) This is a tow away zone................................... No Pah King
12) Our meeting is scheduled for next week.......... Wai Yu Kum Nao
13) Staying out of sight......................................... Lei Ying Lo
14) He’s cleaning his automobile ......................... Wa Shing Ka
15) Your body odor is offensive............................ Yu Stin Ki Pu
16) Great..........................................................Fa Kin Su Pah
Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes
(Must Read Out Loud)
1) That’s not right................................................Sum Ting Wong
2) Are you harbouring a fugitive......................... Hu Yu Hai Ding
3) See me ASAP.................................................. Kum Hia
4) Stupid Man.................................................. ....Dum Fuk
5) Small Horse................................................ .....Tai Ni Po Ni
6) Did you go to the beach................................ .....Wai Yu So Tan
7) I bumped the coffee table...............................Ai Bang Mai Fa Kin Ni
8) I think you need a face lift................................ Chin Tu Fat
9) It’s Very dark in here...................................... ...Wai So Dim
10) I Thought you were on a diet........................... Wai Yu Mun Ching
11) This is a tow away zone................................... No Pah King
12) Our meeting is scheduled for next week.......... Wai Yu Kum Nao
13) Staying out of sight......................................... Lei Ying Lo
14) He’s cleaning his automobile ......................... Wa Shing Ka
15) Your body odor is offensive............................ Yu Stin Ki Pu
16) Great..........................................................Fa Kin Su Pah
state of the ART - women and men
**Hell Explained by Chemistry Student **
The following is an actual question given on a University of
Washington chemistry mid term.
The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared
it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now
have the pleasure of enjoying it as well:
Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic
(absorbs heat)?
Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's Law
(gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some
variant.
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One student, however, wrote the following:
First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we
need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate
at which they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once
a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.
As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different
religions that exist in the world today.
Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their
religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these
religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we
can project that all souls go to Hell. With birth and death rates as
they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase
exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in
Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and
pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand
proportionately as souls are added.
This gives two possibilities:
1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls
enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase
until all Hell breaks loose.
2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in
Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes
over.
So which is it?
If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman
year that, "It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you," and
take into account the fact that I slept with her last night, then
number two must be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic
and has already frozen over.
The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it
follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore,
extinct..., leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a
divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting "Oh
my God."
THIS STUDENT RECEIVED AN A+.
>
The following is an actual question given on a University of
Washington chemistry mid term.
The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared
it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now
have the pleasure of enjoying it as well:
Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic
(absorbs heat)?
Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's Law
(gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some
variant.
_________________________________________________________________
One student, however, wrote the following:
First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we
need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate
at which they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once
a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.
As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different
religions that exist in the world today.
Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their
religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these
religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we
can project that all souls go to Hell. With birth and death rates as
they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase
exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in
Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and
pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand
proportionately as souls are added.
This gives two possibilities:
1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls
enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase
until all Hell breaks loose.
2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in
Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes
over.
So which is it?
If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman
year that, "It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you," and
take into account the fact that I slept with her last night, then
number two must be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic
and has already frozen over.
The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it
follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore,
extinct..., leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a
divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting "Oh
my God."
THIS STUDENT RECEIVED AN A+.
>
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
gosh idiot
I just love internet media - i get a laugh everyday.
this guy clearly has too much time on his hands.
this guy clearly has too much time on his hands.
Monday, March 30, 2009
next - need for speed
this could be fun
http://www.v8race.com/page/V8Race-Promotional-Video/
it is supposed to be quick. 7 laps of FUN i suspect.
just need to book
http://www.v8race.com/page/V8Race-Promotional-Video/
it is supposed to be quick. 7 laps of FUN i suspect.
just need to book
50th birthday - still going
well my birthday looks like it could take 3-6 months to actually finalise the celebrations. i am not complaining. thank you sue.
on Friday we enjoyed a great meal and night at the Loose Box (its not what you think - but i am sure it is often what you think). initially it was a restaurant in a "stables". while it is no longer so, many people eat hay i am sure.
sue had friday off (sort of) and she picked me up from work at 2:30. we drove to Mundaring (its on the outskirts of town) and after doing some administrative chores (submitting passport forms) we signed in.
we had a bottle of champagne, some fine cheese and a bottle of red while we talked about our impending migration to the UK.
the setting was wonderful, the company was fantastic and the wine and cheese were exquisite.
then we had dinner (i kid you not). which was a joy. the degustation menu with associated wines was excellent and well worth the journey and the money. Go ahead - treat yourself you wont be disappointed.
following dinner we watched tv, drank a little more wine and slept.
check out was late so around 10:00am we got up and had breakfast. this was a basket of fresh fruit, croissants, a quiche, some brioche and juice. We skipped coffee and drove back to town.
another fine event in the 50th birthday calendar.
All that remains to do now is buy a book (s) with a voucher and arrange to drive really fast around a race track in a very fast car.
life is tough in Dullsville but someone's got to do it and it might as well be us
on Friday we enjoyed a great meal and night at the Loose Box (its not what you think - but i am sure it is often what you think). initially it was a restaurant in a "stables". while it is no longer so, many people eat hay i am sure.
sue had friday off (sort of) and she picked me up from work at 2:30. we drove to Mundaring (its on the outskirts of town) and after doing some administrative chores (submitting passport forms) we signed in.
we had a bottle of champagne, some fine cheese and a bottle of red while we talked about our impending migration to the UK.
the setting was wonderful, the company was fantastic and the wine and cheese were exquisite.
then we had dinner (i kid you not). which was a joy. the degustation menu with associated wines was excellent and well worth the journey and the money. Go ahead - treat yourself you wont be disappointed.
following dinner we watched tv, drank a little more wine and slept.
check out was late so around 10:00am we got up and had breakfast. this was a basket of fresh fruit, croissants, a quiche, some brioche and juice. We skipped coffee and drove back to town.
another fine event in the 50th birthday calendar.
All that remains to do now is buy a book (s) with a voucher and arrange to drive really fast around a race track in a very fast car.
life is tough in Dullsville but someone's got to do it and it might as well be us
Thursday, March 26, 2009
girls
its funny u know (or maybe not) but i have always been a girl/women kind of man. any real friend i have had in my life (with very few exceptions) has been a girl and most have been very platonic (much to my despair on some occasions)
I cant work it out really but while i like and respect many men, pretty near all of the key people in my life are women (and i dont think i would have it any other way).
what i cant figure out is why this has happened or why it is so important in my life.
oh well i guess there is not much wrong with the current situation so why lose any sleep or hair (i know its pretty much all gone - because of the women in my life?) over it.
opinions welcomed
I cant work it out really but while i like and respect many men, pretty near all of the key people in my life are women (and i dont think i would have it any other way).
what i cant figure out is why this has happened or why it is so important in my life.
oh well i guess there is not much wrong with the current situation so why lose any sleep or hair (i know its pretty much all gone - because of the women in my life?) over it.
opinions welcomed
Friday, March 20, 2009
well hello!!
seems like an age since i wrote a post, but its only 9 days. its not that i havent sat at the computer. indeed i have, but i havent really had much i thought worth saying. tonight is not much different really but i thought i better say hello to those few precious people out there that i know call by otherwise they may simply stop dropping by.
life has suddenly got busy. a new fulltime day job, working a couple of nights a week at the bottleshop (i really enjoy the people contact associated with this job - weird really because i am an expert at holding people at arms length or further away), visiting people in care after work and thinking about going overseas and organising for it are taking up my time.
i am not complaining. i like work. i care about the people in care and i like doing things that cause me to "think" but it is consuming my hours.
it seems like i am not alone in my blogging tardiness. some of my friends are under the same pressure it appears and i have a daughter whose blog has "died" for lack of care and attention.
so now i have put you to sleep with "drivel" how about a rude joke? if you are easily offended leave now!!! otherwise scroll down.
ok i gave you a chance to leave:
a women is complaining to her mother and says I intend to leave my husband because all he wants all the time is A... Sex.
She goes on to say, "when i met him i had a A... the size of a 5c piece and now it is as big as a 50c piece.
Her mother looks at her and says, "you are married to a multi-millionaire, you live in a palace, you have fine clothes and maids/servants" and lots of beautiful clothes.....
and you are going to give all that up for 45c"
Made me laugh
life has suddenly got busy. a new fulltime day job, working a couple of nights a week at the bottleshop (i really enjoy the people contact associated with this job - weird really because i am an expert at holding people at arms length or further away), visiting people in care after work and thinking about going overseas and organising for it are taking up my time.
i am not complaining. i like work. i care about the people in care and i like doing things that cause me to "think" but it is consuming my hours.
it seems like i am not alone in my blogging tardiness. some of my friends are under the same pressure it appears and i have a daughter whose blog has "died" for lack of care and attention.
so now i have put you to sleep with "drivel" how about a rude joke? if you are easily offended leave now!!! otherwise scroll down.
ok i gave you a chance to leave:
a women is complaining to her mother and says I intend to leave my husband because all he wants all the time is A... Sex.
She goes on to say, "when i met him i had a A... the size of a 5c piece and now it is as big as a 50c piece.
Her mother looks at her and says, "you are married to a multi-millionaire, you live in a palace, you have fine clothes and maids/servants" and lots of beautiful clothes.....
and you are going to give all that up for 45c"
Made me laugh
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
horoscopes
i always wonder (especially when i get up early enough to see the hugest and orange-ish, reddish moon) whether there really is anything in the stars (i know - its not a star). notwithstanding that my future (tomorrow) because it has been delivered early because of daylight saving (does that make any difference) is:
care of Astrology.com (thank you again)
Daily Extended: March 11, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
You really want to get something good started today, but no one else seems very interested in doing anything but forwarding their own agenda. That doesn't mean that you can't move forward with whatever you're thinking of doing. In fact, you should! Once you start putting things into place you'll pique the curiosity of other people -- and suddenly they will want to jump on board! Sometimes you have to get the party started on your own before anyone will join you.
___________
Its party time (but not business time - despite the fact it is wednesday at least today. see daylight saving does make a difference).
maybe i will go visit someone in hospital and see if i can cause a stir
care of Astrology.com (thank you again)
Daily Extended: March 11, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
You really want to get something good started today, but no one else seems very interested in doing anything but forwarding their own agenda. That doesn't mean that you can't move forward with whatever you're thinking of doing. In fact, you should! Once you start putting things into place you'll pique the curiosity of other people -- and suddenly they will want to jump on board! Sometimes you have to get the party started on your own before anyone will join you.
___________
Its party time (but not business time - despite the fact it is wednesday at least today. see daylight saving does make a difference).
maybe i will go visit someone in hospital and see if i can cause a stir
Friday, March 6, 2009
13 months
well the time has come... for all good things to come to an end. It is hard to believe that i have not had a "real job" since 1 feb 2008. how time flies when you are having fun.
so what does a man do when he is not "working"?
- he cooks and he cleans (well some do apparently)
- he helps kids learn how to drive (maybe)
- he does a few odd jobs - including a couple of backyard blitz'
- he reads the paper and magazines (cooking ones actually) (but no books - i cant believe that)
- he rides his bike less often than when he was working (go figure)
- he starts, but never completes french lessons so he still has "un peu francaise"
- he does some manual labour - like window/carpet cleaning, being a brickies labourer and working in a bottle shop
- he spends a bit of time with his dad (especially when he was first in hospital)
- he sets up a consulting business (well sort of)
- he applies for probably 25-30 real jobs (but only those that really interest him)
- he loses money (lots of it) like everyone who ever owned a share
- he loses no weight (despite his best intentions)
- he changes his outlook on life (well sort of)
So after turning the big 50 and getting a real job and also learning that he (and his remaining nuclear family in Perth) are off to London later in the year what does he do?
- he goes off to his "real job" for 8.00am on Monday and gives them his best
- he carries on working in the bottleshop (tues/fri nights); and
- he gets set to go to London (in 25 weeks and there is so much to do/think about)
life is going to get real interesting/busy again real soon (like Monday morning).
Oh - i did manage a 10 day actual holiday in the 13 month i was off. strange really i might of had more "formal" holidays if i had actually been working.
Do i regret a minute of it - definitely not. it was fantastic to have a year without real structure.
Am i ready for the next 6 months - you bet, let me at it.
beyond that who knows what life holds? I dont and frankly i dont care. Sometimes we worry about things we simply have no control over.
I feel lucky - i now live with a sense that the days will look after themselves without too much interference from me and we will be OK or better (in a relative sense)
so what does a man do when he is not "working"?
- he cooks and he cleans (well some do apparently)
- he helps kids learn how to drive (maybe)
- he does a few odd jobs - including a couple of backyard blitz'
- he reads the paper and magazines (cooking ones actually) (but no books - i cant believe that)
- he rides his bike less often than when he was working (go figure)
- he starts, but never completes french lessons so he still has "un peu francaise"
- he does some manual labour - like window/carpet cleaning, being a brickies labourer and working in a bottle shop
- he spends a bit of time with his dad (especially when he was first in hospital)
- he sets up a consulting business (well sort of)
- he applies for probably 25-30 real jobs (but only those that really interest him)
- he loses money (lots of it) like everyone who ever owned a share
- he loses no weight (despite his best intentions)
- he changes his outlook on life (well sort of)
So after turning the big 50 and getting a real job and also learning that he (and his remaining nuclear family in Perth) are off to London later in the year what does he do?
- he goes off to his "real job" for 8.00am on Monday and gives them his best
- he carries on working in the bottleshop (tues/fri nights); and
- he gets set to go to London (in 25 weeks and there is so much to do/think about)
life is going to get real interesting/busy again real soon (like Monday morning).
Oh - i did manage a 10 day actual holiday in the 13 month i was off. strange really i might of had more "formal" holidays if i had actually been working.
Do i regret a minute of it - definitely not. it was fantastic to have a year without real structure.
Am i ready for the next 6 months - you bet, let me at it.
beyond that who knows what life holds? I dont and frankly i dont care. Sometimes we worry about things we simply have no control over.
I feel lucky - i now live with a sense that the days will look after themselves without too much interference from me and we will be OK or better (in a relative sense)
Monday, March 2, 2009
vicky christina barcelona
Sue and i went to see this movie today (on Mel's recommendation - sort of).
this is an interesting film well worth the entry fee. Barcelona looks like a great city to visit (who knows we might just go) but the story line (sexuality/fidelity) was much more interesting at least to me.
God knows how P Cruz got an oscar for her role though (she was just a bit player really - a sort of attractive one - but still a bit player). PS - the brunette could ......(not kidding)
if you havent seen it and want a good film experience with some intellectual/personal challenge do yourself a favour
this is an interesting film well worth the entry fee. Barcelona looks like a great city to visit (who knows we might just go) but the story line (sexuality/fidelity) was much more interesting at least to me.
God knows how P Cruz got an oscar for her role though (she was just a bit player really - a sort of attractive one - but still a bit player). PS - the brunette could ......(not kidding)
if you havent seen it and want a good film experience with some intellectual/personal challenge do yourself a favour
Saturday, February 28, 2009
changes they are here
things are going to change around here - now.
As of Friday i am no longer a man of leisure (now it appears i have two jobs rather than none). Shit. I liked being "retired/redundant" (dont you find redundant a strange term for a degree educated person with 25 years business experience). I never felt redundant (i just was). the jobs will help the bank balance (and it will certainly please my mum - now i have a "real" job).
Also it looks like travel (for 2 years minimum) to a foreign land is also in this family's stars. London here we come (well we think so) in September. Know anyone that wants to rent a house or buy a car or two? Sue looks like she is going to work for the WA Government in their London Office. Looks like Ash and I will just have to tag along and see what happens. I should be able to work as i am actually a british subject (yep) and Ash should be able to as well as she can also get a passport.
the next few months are going to be interesting. New job, work out how to "emigrate" move house, sell cars etc, get passports, actually move and get accomodation/set up in UK.
oh what fun.
do you believe in Karma? well it looked like "she" just landed on Ashby St.
As of Friday i am no longer a man of leisure (now it appears i have two jobs rather than none). Shit. I liked being "retired/redundant" (dont you find redundant a strange term for a degree educated person with 25 years business experience). I never felt redundant (i just was). the jobs will help the bank balance (and it will certainly please my mum - now i have a "real" job).
Also it looks like travel (for 2 years minimum) to a foreign land is also in this family's stars. London here we come (well we think so) in September. Know anyone that wants to rent a house or buy a car or two? Sue looks like she is going to work for the WA Government in their London Office. Looks like Ash and I will just have to tag along and see what happens. I should be able to work as i am actually a british subject (yep) and Ash should be able to as well as she can also get a passport.
the next few months are going to be interesting. New job, work out how to "emigrate" move house, sell cars etc, get passports, actually move and get accomodation/set up in UK.
oh what fun.
do you believe in Karma? well it looked like "she" just landed on Ashby St.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
horoscope
tomorrow's horoscope (thx to astrology.com):
Daily Overview: February 27, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
It's easy for you to blow minds today -- your big ideas are just a bit farther out there than most people are comfortable with. The good news is that you're setting the stage for what's to come.
watch the space - changes are a coming!!!
Daily Overview: February 27, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
It's easy for you to blow minds today -- your big ideas are just a bit farther out there than most people are comfortable with. The good news is that you're setting the stage for what's to come.
watch the space - changes are a coming!!!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
humour - you just have to laugh
the following was sent to me by Paul (thanks mate). I am sitting here in tears - i hope you enjoy some of them too. Apparently they are based on US Court Transcripts.
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are
things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now
published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while
these exchanges were actually taking place.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
________ ____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep,
he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
____________________________________
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's twenty, much like your IQ.
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney.
Can I get a new attorney?
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.
_____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition
notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead
people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK?
What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
______________________________________
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a
pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began
the autopsy?
WITNESS: No .
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing
law
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are
things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now
published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while
these exchanges were actually taking place.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
________ ____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep,
he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
____________________________________
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's twenty, much like your IQ.
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney.
Can I get a new attorney?
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.
_____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition
notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead
people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK?
What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
______________________________________
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a
pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began
the autopsy?
WITNESS: No .
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing
law
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
50 + 1
well this "special" day cameth and wenteth (do you like that). in many ways it was not so special, but u know what in most ways it was. i was contacted by people close to me (thank you), i got some really nice presents and i had a really nice dinner (at Galileo). We drank some nice wines (and we thought of absent friends).
now its back to the real world (well sort of) - if only i could find a nurofen (kidding).
it will be real interesting to find out what the next year will bring to me and our flock.
now its back to the real world (well sort of) - if only i could find a nurofen (kidding).
it will be real interesting to find out what the next year will bring to me and our flock.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Happy Birthday 2 Me
in 1:30 mins i will turn a big fat 50 so happy birthday to me.
not much planned - breakfast with Sue, a visit to a "hospice" my dad will be spending some time in March (after my mum has an operation), an appointment with the dentist (an emergency - i cracked a tooth in half on the weekend) and then dinner with Sue, Ash and Cam (at Gallileo). probably have a nice bottle of red (or two) to celebrate.
other than that i am sure the day will be just like normal. I have already received a couple of presents in the mail (thank you) and i will probably get a few more tomorrow (not that i need anything really).
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horoscope (courtesy of Astrology.com)
Daily Overview: February 17, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Your easy social energy makes it easy for you to make new friends today. It's one of those days when you can really see the best in people and that makes you want to get to know them better
not much planned - breakfast with Sue, a visit to a "hospice" my dad will be spending some time in March (after my mum has an operation), an appointment with the dentist (an emergency - i cracked a tooth in half on the weekend) and then dinner with Sue, Ash and Cam (at Gallileo). probably have a nice bottle of red (or two) to celebrate.
other than that i am sure the day will be just like normal. I have already received a couple of presents in the mail (thank you) and i will probably get a few more tomorrow (not that i need anything really).
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horoscope (courtesy of Astrology.com)
Daily Overview: February 17, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Your easy social energy makes it easy for you to make new friends today. It's one of those days when you can really see the best in people and that makes you want to get to know them better
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
so what would you take if you only had a minute
the recent fires/floods in australia have demonstrated that natural events can leave you with but a minute or two to choose what you would take if you had to "run for your life" and when (or if) you came back everything you had ever had as a possession was gone. in other places man-made events (wars) continue to have the same affect.
so what would you take (and how would you prepare) for such an event. its strange but when i think about all of "my possessions" i cant think of any single physical object i would feel compelled to pick up and put in the car. i dont think i have a sentimental attachment to anything i own (is that weird).
there are things i like but would never consider taking like:
- my bike
- my collection of books
- any of our electrical products (i might try to take the laptop and camera and a memory stick or two but thats about it)
- my clothes (i might take a change of clothes but only if i had time)
- there are some photos (not many) but i could live without them (i have the memories)
- music (cds/records) - i could live without them (but i might try to grab my ipod)
so (other than the people in your life) what would you simply have to take (couldnt live without after the event) if you were forced to run for it?
On reflecting on how i might "prepare" for such an event i think i will develop a little stash of memory cards/thumb drives with key things on them (identity information, copies of key banking, insurance and other papers, photos, music) and always keep them handy somewhere safe just in case.
if you ever find yourself with a few minutes and you are "not ready" its too late and as experience shows (at least in our fires) even if you are ready and get it wrong at least sometimes its too late (sadly)
so what would you take (and how would you prepare) for such an event. its strange but when i think about all of "my possessions" i cant think of any single physical object i would feel compelled to pick up and put in the car. i dont think i have a sentimental attachment to anything i own (is that weird).
there are things i like but would never consider taking like:
- my bike
- my collection of books
- any of our electrical products (i might try to take the laptop and camera and a memory stick or two but thats about it)
- my clothes (i might take a change of clothes but only if i had time)
- there are some photos (not many) but i could live without them (i have the memories)
- music (cds/records) - i could live without them (but i might try to grab my ipod)
so (other than the people in your life) what would you simply have to take (couldnt live without after the event) if you were forced to run for it?
On reflecting on how i might "prepare" for such an event i think i will develop a little stash of memory cards/thumb drives with key things on them (identity information, copies of key banking, insurance and other papers, photos, music) and always keep them handy somewhere safe just in case.
if you ever find yourself with a few minutes and you are "not ready" its too late and as experience shows (at least in our fires) even if you are ready and get it wrong at least sometimes its too late (sadly)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Cleaning Day
i have decided i dont like cleaning much (certainly not as much as i like clean).
the house hasnt had a top to bottom clean for a couple of weeks so it took me longer than usual but it is now done.
While i dont like the job i am grateful (in the circumstances currently occuring around Australia - fires and floods) that we have a nice house that is safe and secure and now clean.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost life, limb or property. I am struggling to comprehend the horror that has been faced by so many over the past 48 hours. It will take many years i am sure (if ever for some) to recover from the losses that have been suffered and the experiences they have had.
the house hasnt had a top to bottom clean for a couple of weeks so it took me longer than usual but it is now done.
While i dont like the job i am grateful (in the circumstances currently occuring around Australia - fires and floods) that we have a nice house that is safe and secure and now clean.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost life, limb or property. I am struggling to comprehend the horror that has been faced by so many over the past 48 hours. It will take many years i am sure (if ever for some) to recover from the losses that have been suffered and the experiences they have had.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
a prayer
today in Australia a lot of Australian people (~100) - men, women and children - lost their lives to fire and whole communities were "eaten" by the wildfires.
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this is a quote for them
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC), Regimen
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the only question is - NOW WHAT?
at this time i simply dont have an answer
Some days you just realise those "small" things in life really dont matter - no matter how much we want them to or make them out to. its only when you are smacked in the face by real tragedy that your sense of perspective is re- adjusted.
May whatever divine force is looking down - protect the volunteer firefighters, and the communities they seek to protect, from the ultimate sacrifice.
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this is a quote for them
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC), Regimen
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the only question is - NOW WHAT?
at this time i simply dont have an answer
Some days you just realise those "small" things in life really dont matter - no matter how much we want them to or make them out to. its only when you are smacked in the face by real tragedy that your sense of perspective is re- adjusted.
May whatever divine force is looking down - protect the volunteer firefighters, and the communities they seek to protect, from the ultimate sacrifice.
Monday, February 2, 2009
because - 2 mins is better than 1 min
has anyone been watching golf lately - we do - if so you might have seen louis. no he is not the lead singer here, but he could be his relative (what's the link between South Africa and New Zealand i wonder)
i havent worn my business socks lately - need everyday to be Wednesday (maybe) or a different haircut, different attitude, new socks or jocks. I am still trying to work it out!!!
i havent worn my business socks lately - need everyday to be Wednesday (maybe) or a different haircut, different attitude, new socks or jocks. I am still trying to work it out!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
vale John Martyn
Sometimes it pays to take the time to "show respect". I am not a musician but i can relate to the life and the lyrics
Couldnt love u more
oh what a difference 20-30 years of life (and a few drinks) can make - i can relate
sweet little mystery - everyone needs them
how deep can it go?
may you never lay your head down ...
Couldnt love u more
oh what a difference 20-30 years of life (and a few drinks) can make - i can relate
sweet little mystery - everyone needs them
how deep can it go?
may you never lay your head down ...
quote for today + horoscope
The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed.
C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
"such is life"
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Daily Overview: January 30, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Something clicks in your mind and you can see how things really are -- in some small part of your life, anyway. You're great at seeing patterns and today you can easily see the latest
C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
"such is life"
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Daily Overview: January 30, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Something clicks in your mind and you can see how things really are -- in some small part of your life, anyway. You're great at seeing patterns and today you can easily see the latest
interesting day all round
I had the day off today (but i worked tonight) so i took the opportunity to do some "work" on a small consulting job i picked up. I spent the morning completing some research and preparing a presentation (its 85% complete - needs a couple of hours tomorrow).
I went into town to meet an ex-colleague for lunch and i got into town a little early so i sat at a cafe bar in one of the main streets - had a coffee - and let some people bump into me. I met 4-5 people that i knew and chatted for a while and handed out some business cards. During lunch with my mate i bumped into another ex-colleague and handed out yet another card. We are going to catch up for a coffee and chat. On the way back to my car i met someone else and handed out yet another card. Who knows where all this might end up (possibly in the bin - but i suspect not).
it was nice to meet people who were clearly pleased to see me and who wanted to shoot the breeze. During the warmer months i think i could operate an "office" out of the multitude of cafes around town. I have the means (a laptop and a mobile)
After i got home from the city i pottered around a bit then went to work for 4pm. I have been working at a bottleshop since late November. It is funny, but i really enjoy going to work (and its not for the money). I like the physical activity (movement) that comes with the job and i actually enjoy the interaction with the people. It is not something i have ever done before(deal with lots of people for hours on end). today was a bit slow, but during any shift you can usually get a laugh, some of the women are not hard on the eyes and there are some real characters. we also get the odd "idiot" who wants to steal booze or who has had too much and wont take no for an answer, but in reality they are a small minority.
so overall today it was interesting and fun all round. Its doesnt really feel like work if you "enjoy" it. If everyday was like today - and i could balance out the financial returns - i could be quite happy doing this for quite a while.
I went into town to meet an ex-colleague for lunch and i got into town a little early so i sat at a cafe bar in one of the main streets - had a coffee - and let some people bump into me. I met 4-5 people that i knew and chatted for a while and handed out some business cards. During lunch with my mate i bumped into another ex-colleague and handed out yet another card. We are going to catch up for a coffee and chat. On the way back to my car i met someone else and handed out yet another card. Who knows where all this might end up (possibly in the bin - but i suspect not).
it was nice to meet people who were clearly pleased to see me and who wanted to shoot the breeze. During the warmer months i think i could operate an "office" out of the multitude of cafes around town. I have the means (a laptop and a mobile)
After i got home from the city i pottered around a bit then went to work for 4pm. I have been working at a bottleshop since late November. It is funny, but i really enjoy going to work (and its not for the money). I like the physical activity (movement) that comes with the job and i actually enjoy the interaction with the people. It is not something i have ever done before(deal with lots of people for hours on end). today was a bit slow, but during any shift you can usually get a laugh, some of the women are not hard on the eyes and there are some real characters. we also get the odd "idiot" who wants to steal booze or who has had too much and wont take no for an answer, but in reality they are a small minority.
so overall today it was interesting and fun all round. Its doesnt really feel like work if you "enjoy" it. If everyday was like today - and i could balance out the financial returns - i could be quite happy doing this for quite a while.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
soulful - l
i am not a KD Lang fan but i heard the song Hallelujah tonight and went looking for the song in a format to post - there are lots of versions.
this song is haunting and KD sings it with the best of them:
why do some songs get into your ears???
BTW - its better if you listen with both ears (not kidding)
this song is haunting and KD sings it with the best of them:
why do some songs get into your ears???
BTW - its better if you listen with both ears (not kidding)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
aquarius
just went to look to see what the stars said today (anyone seen gran torino - great film worth the entry price)
I resemble this "portrait" i think
Traditional
Aquarian Traits
Friendly and humanitarian
Honest and loyal
Original and inventive
Independent and intellectual
On the dark side....
Intractable and contrary
Perverse and unpredictable
Unemotional and detached
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and my stars for tomorrow as today is already gone:
Daily Extended: January 26, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
As happy as you are to be going where you are going right now, not everyone is right there on the same page with you. While you must be aware of it and make adjustments accordingly, you don't have to completely change your path -- that will only cause you to feel resentment. Just tone things down a bit. Spend and act more modestly, and don't be too outgoing with your energy. You could end up overwhelming those folks who still need some time to catch up with you
looks like a quiet day ahead before i go to work tomorrow night (Australia Day). Should be fun as everyone has a holiday and many will be looking for a drink while they watch the fireworks (even though drinking will be banned - yeh good luck).
I resemble this "portrait" i think
Traditional
Aquarian Traits
Friendly and humanitarian
Honest and loyal
Original and inventive
Independent and intellectual
On the dark side....
Intractable and contrary
Perverse and unpredictable
Unemotional and detached
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and my stars for tomorrow as today is already gone:
Daily Extended: January 26, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
As happy as you are to be going where you are going right now, not everyone is right there on the same page with you. While you must be aware of it and make adjustments accordingly, you don't have to completely change your path -- that will only cause you to feel resentment. Just tone things down a bit. Spend and act more modestly, and don't be too outgoing with your energy. You could end up overwhelming those folks who still need some time to catch up with you
looks like a quiet day ahead before i go to work tomorrow night (Australia Day). Should be fun as everyone has a holiday and many will be looking for a drink while they watch the fireworks (even though drinking will be banned - yeh good luck).
quote for summer
looks like you might have been in esteemed company
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
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plus a thought for the day:
The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.
Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)
go figure!!!
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
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plus a thought for the day:
The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.
Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)
go figure!!!
Friday, January 23, 2009
quote for day
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.
Vernon Sanders Law
but you only get the lesson if you take the time to think about the test in my experience.
i, like most if not all of you, have had my fair share of tests.
Vernon Sanders Law
but you only get the lesson if you take the time to think about the test in my experience.
i, like most if not all of you, have had my fair share of tests.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
your stars
do you believe in your stars? i do sort of
if it ever happens - watch this space. dont ring or drop by because i wont be around but if you are a friend i might just find you. PS - i had a dream
if it ever happens - watch this space. dont ring or drop by because i wont be around but if you are a friend i might just find you. PS - i had a dream
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
now here is a quote i disagree with
Music is essentially useless, as life is.
George Santayana, Life of Reason (1905) vol. 4, ch. 4
US (Spanish-born) philosopher (1863 - 1952)
i am not sure of the context of this quote but i disagree with the two fundamental statements - music is "essentially useless" and life is "essentially useless".
go figure -
George Santayana, Life of Reason (1905) vol. 4, ch. 4
US (Spanish-born) philosopher (1863 - 1952)
i am not sure of the context of this quote but i disagree with the two fundamental statements - music is "essentially useless" and life is "essentially useless".
go figure -
quote for today
“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he (she) is someone today.”
Stacia Tauscher quotes
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this is truly one insightful guy (before electric light)
One's real life is often the life that one does not lead.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), L'Envoi, 1882
i wish i was ever quoted as saying that!!! wilde is smarter than the average bear or human. oh to be so wise
Stacia Tauscher quotes
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this is truly one insightful guy (before electric light)
One's real life is often the life that one does not lead.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), L'Envoi, 1882
i wish i was ever quoted as saying that!!! wilde is smarter than the average bear or human. oh to be so wise
Achilles Rehab
I went looking for some posts tonight that i had done in 2006/7 related to my AT story (unfortunately i deleted the whole blog a while back and all the AT related posts with it) and realised that there were some posts out there which pointed to my blog. Sorry guys, the story of the journey is now mostly lost - there are some comments on Simon Barratts blog and i probably still have some photos laying around somewhere.
I am now a veteran AT club member (9/9/2006 with an op on 10/10/2006). i feel that i am a lucky vet - no problems really ever. have ridden thousands of kms on my road bike with no issues from the surgical repair, have no pain, soreness or wound issues. done a whole heap of "manual labour" and am currently working in a job where i am on my feet walking/carrying for 6-8 hours a day.
The only "variation" now is that my injured calf never regained the same degree of muscle mass (it is still about 2-2.5cm smaller despite a heap of work). the only time this has caused any problems has been on really long rides where it fatigues/cramps earlier or in out of the saddle sprinting where the same occurs. I am not sure what occurred to cause this, but my gut tells me that the operation changed the way the tendon was acting on the muscles and taking so long to have an operation resulted in the leg effectively being "inactive" for 4-5 months, rather than 3 perhaps if you have an op straight away. this lead to a much more significant degree of muscular atrophy and it has never recovered.
While the individual posts are lost, the memories are not so if you want to ask questions, make comments etc leave a comment and i will get back to you.
I am now a veteran AT club member (9/9/2006 with an op on 10/10/2006). i feel that i am a lucky vet - no problems really ever. have ridden thousands of kms on my road bike with no issues from the surgical repair, have no pain, soreness or wound issues. done a whole heap of "manual labour" and am currently working in a job where i am on my feet walking/carrying for 6-8 hours a day.
The only "variation" now is that my injured calf never regained the same degree of muscle mass (it is still about 2-2.5cm smaller despite a heap of work). the only time this has caused any problems has been on really long rides where it fatigues/cramps earlier or in out of the saddle sprinting where the same occurs. I am not sure what occurred to cause this, but my gut tells me that the operation changed the way the tendon was acting on the muscles and taking so long to have an operation resulted in the leg effectively being "inactive" for 4-5 months, rather than 3 perhaps if you have an op straight away. this lead to a much more significant degree of muscular atrophy and it has never recovered.
While the individual posts are lost, the memories are not so if you want to ask questions, make comments etc leave a comment and i will get back to you.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
mostly quiet on the western front
been a relatively quiet day. Sue had a haircut, we had some breakfast, i went to a chiropractor for my back and then we spent most of the day laying on the lounge watching movies.
the only real "excitement" was to get a text from Daughter X in canada asking her mum to ring ASAP. you know the alarm bells that kind of text sends. well they were ringing (and justifiably so). she was at a hospital in Canada and needed a credit card number to pay $750 canadian before they would examine her. She fell on ice and hurt her elbow. apparently its not broken which is a good thing because if it was they were going to ask for another $3000+. What do they do with you if you cant pay - throw you out on the street i guess.
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quotes for the day
The more passions and desires one has, the more ways one has of being happy.
Charlotte-Catherine
and on a medical note
Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.
Unknown
the only real "excitement" was to get a text from Daughter X in canada asking her mum to ring ASAP. you know the alarm bells that kind of text sends. well they were ringing (and justifiably so). she was at a hospital in Canada and needed a credit card number to pay $750 canadian before they would examine her. She fell on ice and hurt her elbow. apparently its not broken which is a good thing because if it was they were going to ask for another $3000+. What do they do with you if you cant pay - throw you out on the street i guess.
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quotes for the day
The more passions and desires one has, the more ways one has of being happy.
Charlotte-Catherine
and on a medical note
Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.
Unknown
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
quotes for day
By all means marry; if you get a good wife (or husband), you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)
and because it appealed to me:
Each person has an ideal, a hope, a dream which represents the soul. We must give to it the warmth of love, the light of understanding and the essence of encouragement.
Colby Dorr Dam
Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)
and because it appealed to me:
Each person has an ideal, a hope, a dream which represents the soul. We must give to it the warmth of love, the light of understanding and the essence of encouragement.
Colby Dorr Dam
Monday, January 12, 2009
been a while
its been a while since my last post. sue was on holidays so we were out and about and last week i worked nights from Sunday to Wednesday, then sue and i jumped in the car and drove to albany (about 400km south) to stay with some friends - kim and mike.
we had a great time - too much drink and food - but the company was fantastic and the house and setting were wonderful. Kim's daughter steph and her husband giles and new baby (kaydan) also stayed. new babies are such a distraction (they are a bit like a fire). we played golf one day and had a really nice lunch in Denmark on another day, otherwise we stayed home and chatted/relaxed.
I was supposed to work today but i have strained my back (not sure how but probably too much golf) and i am struggling to bend over so i would be no good lifting anything.
here are some photos (random order) of kim and mike, steph and giles, the baby, the view from the balcony, the moon (we had a full one to watch).
we had a great time - too much drink and food - but the company was fantastic and the house and setting were wonderful. Kim's daughter steph and her husband giles and new baby (kaydan) also stayed. new babies are such a distraction (they are a bit like a fire). we played golf one day and had a really nice lunch in Denmark on another day, otherwise we stayed home and chatted/relaxed.
I was supposed to work today but i have strained my back (not sure how but probably too much golf) and i am struggling to bend over so i would be no good lifting anything.
here are some photos (random order) of kim and mike, steph and giles, the baby, the view from the balcony, the moon (we had a full one to watch).
Saturday, January 3, 2009
my QFD
A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.
Chinese Proverb
Chinese Proverb
qfd
something to sleep on:
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One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.
Michael J. Fox (1961 - ), in "Saving Milly" by Morton Kondrake
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DONT SURRENDER
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One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.
Michael J. Fox (1961 - ), in "Saving Milly" by Morton Kondrake
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DONT SURRENDER
song for summah
i wish - life could be different (imagine)
no one can take away the memories!!
"memories are here to stay"
no one can take away the memories!!
"memories are here to stay"
song for others
some just cant get over those that came before (i not one) but this is a great song for the others:
there are more - find the album (da'ville)
there are more - find the album (da'ville)
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