Dylan’s Arrival!

Posted on August 8th, 2005 at 10:40 am

A big congratulation to Rich and Anna who announced the birth of their first child, Dylan, last month! The baby and family are looking fine. And what a great place to grow up in, Coogee Bay! Dylan has also become a member of the technorati by having his own website, … Continue reading

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Words for Today

Posted on August 8th, 2005 at 10:26 am

Uppity adj 1. Taking liberties or assuming airs beyond one’s station Churlish adj 1. Of, like, or befitting a churl; boorish or vulgar. 2. Having a bad disposition; surly 3. Difficult to work with

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Mobile Phone Update

Posted on August 5th, 2005 at 2:06 pm

Well I’m still thinking of using the 3 network. The 3 coverage checker says I’ll be okay in Brighton and if I dont like the phone I have 14 days to take it back for a full refund. After looking at some more phones and packages I’ve taken a fancy … Continue reading

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New Mobile Phone

Posted on August 5th, 2005 at 12:38 pm

The time has come for me to ditch my battered old Nokia and start afresh with a new mobile. I’ve had a look in various shops and online and the best deal I’ve seen so far was at Phones4U for the Motorola V975 on the 3 network. And I’m so … Continue reading

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How To Take Down A Plane

Posted on August 3rd, 2005 at 7:04 pm

Just put a bird through the engines. Streaming video here.

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Times Don’t Change That Much

Posted on August 3rd, 2005 at 1:45 pm

I’m currently reading Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. In the chapter I’m reading at the moment a lame Italian character moves to Bleeding Heart Yard in London. This was written in 1857, almost 150 years ago: It was uphill work for a foreigner, lame or sound, to make his way … Continue reading

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Blogging is so passe.

Posted on August 2nd, 2005 at 2:16 pm

The blogosphere is continuing to grow, with a weblog created every second. If anybody wants a blog let me know and I can set it up (for a small fee of course ). I must sort those Technorati links out.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on August 1st, 2005 at 8:25 pm

The Fall Cal-Stewart meet honors the memory of John King with a cocktail party on Friday evening in his name. John King was the life of the TTOS SW Division and contributed much to the early success of the Fall event. He loved to be the auctioneer at the annual … Continue reading

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