It was Carol’s birthday during the week, so we all headed off to Kimchi Grandma in Carnegie. My colleague Mairead writes a much better food review than I’m ever likely to – I’m not even going to try. I encourage you to have a look at her blog – http://filluponbread.blogspot.com/. This is the second occasion [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Kimchi Grandma
Posted in Food, tagged kimchi grandma, korean, restaurant on August 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Maybe I Feel A Bit Happier About The Internet Community
Posted in Technology, tagged is3, msword98.exe, STOPzilla, Trend Micro on August 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I suspect that, generally speaking, we all have a reasonably tarnished view of the Internet community. As consumers, we sit on the end of our blue cable or wireless link and have very little confidence that there’s too much good on the other side. Well I have to say my faith has been somewhat restored [...]
Zebras v Frankston
Posted in Photography, Sport, VFL, tagged saints, Sandringham Zebras on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve never tried action footy photos before, so took my camera over to Trevor Barker Oval today, to watch the Sandringham Zebras play the Frankston Dolphins. Here’s the pick of them.
Les Twentyman – I Hope You’ve Been Misquoted
Posted in Media, Opinion, tagged Les Twentyman, The Age on August 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve admired Les Twentyman’s work for quite a while and am delighted that his health is on the improve. I certainly hope that he was misquoted, or his quotes were taken out of context by The Age this morning. The Age reported on a police report that showed that the majority of the violence in [...]
New Pygmy Hippo Calf At Melbourne Zoo
Posted in Animals, Uncategorized, tagged hippo, Melbourne Zoo, Taronga Zoo on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Melbourne Zoo has a new nine-month old pygmy hippo calf freshly arrived from Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Fantastic. Read the story here –> http://www.zoo.org.au/Melbourne/News_Events/pygmy_hippo.
Recent Twitter Outbursts
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- Looks like purple handbags are back in vogue. #fb 17 hours ago
- Dees players 9 & 44. Don’t know who you are, but that was disgraceful. Where’s he effort? #aflbluesdees 19 hours ago
- @SaintFrankly Every night as I lay down my head, I thank the Lord that he’s on the other side of the country. #gosaints 19 hours ago
Chelsea SES
- Embankment Gr Chelsea closed due to fire near corner of Station Street. Fire & Police on scene, take extra care in this area. 2 days ago
- A couple more jobs have come through. A tree causing a traffic hazard in Mordy and a leaking roof in Edithvale. #VICSES 2 days ago
- Only 2 jobs so far for Chelsea. A tree in Aspendale and a building damage in Carrum. Nice work. #VICSES 2 days ago
- No jobs to date in the current inclement weather. 2 days ago
- New battery in the pager. Just have to wait and see now. theage.com.au/environment/we… If you need SES tonight, dial 132500. #VICSES 3 days ago
MCC Bowls
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