Sun - May 7, 2006
Superfuture? Not quite yet
Was looking around today for a book store and a
Google search popped up a listing on 'superfuture' which labels itself
as:'urban cartography for global shopping experts', but it also has bars hotels
etc. It has some nice maps and I love the tone of voice for some of the
reviews, but it doesn't seem quite full enough to make it a great reference.
maybe a starting point...
The hotel site associated with it, Tablet Hotels, is great again, not much in Australia, but there seem to be some good ones internationally.
The hotel site associated with it, Tablet Hotels, is great again, not much in Australia, but there seem to be some good ones internationally.
Posted at 05:51 PM
Beauties and the beast
Went out to catch up with the gorgeous L & A
last night. I wasn't planning on staying out long, so I just wore sneakers,
jeans and a tee shirt, but they wanted to go to an establishment with a stricter
dress code. After being initially being turned away at the front door I was
allowed in the side door because of the company I was keeping
:-)
Sydney at it's worst...
Fun night though!
Sydney at it's worst...
Fun night though!
Posted at 01:43 PM
Tue - April 25, 2006
Domino - The Movie
Watched 'Domino' the other night
with Al & Leighann. I wasn't interested in it at first as I thought it was
all going to be action. But the combination of Kiera Knightly, humour, action,
and an interesting plot made it better than I expected.
Posted at 04:33 PM
Mon - April 17, 2006
The Great Escape
Went out to The Great Escape on Sunday.
It was the perfect day for it, sunshine, clear blue skies and a bit of a breeze
to take the edge off the heat.
The highlights were:
- Bernard Fanning
- Josh Pike
- The Mountain Goats
- Xavier Rudd (below)
But really it was just one of those lazy days of relaxing with friends and listening to whatever's on.
The festival actually went over three days. It was one of the best festival layouts I've seen, with plenty of space for everyone and a very relaxed vibe (or maybe because it was the last day it was simply exhaustion). There was a huge range of stuff including performance art, a yoga lawn, exhibitions, markets and a huge variety of wonderful food. There were four main stages and a broad range of musical styles. More photos over at Flickr.
The highlights were:
- Bernard Fanning
- Josh Pike
- The Mountain Goats
- Xavier Rudd (below)
But really it was just one of those lazy days of relaxing with friends and listening to whatever's on.
The festival actually went over three days. It was one of the best festival layouts I've seen, with plenty of space for everyone and a very relaxed vibe (or maybe because it was the last day it was simply exhaustion). There was a huge range of stuff including performance art, a yoga lawn, exhibitions, markets and a huge variety of wonderful food. There were four main stages and a broad range of musical styles. More photos over at Flickr.
Posted at 06:38 PM
Sun - April 9, 2006
Skate Plaza
(click 'Teaser ' in the left hand menu)
"Not a skate park, but a park you can skate
in"
Posted at 08:58 AM
Wed - March 29, 2006
Nick has a website
A friend of mine, Nick Everitt, is a
muso.
I highly recommend you go and check out his website and sample Silent Ships and then go see him, and his partner Liesl, play live.
An interesting bit of info:
The cover photo of his CD is on a river, and in the background is where I grew up. Sunny South Tacoma on the Central Coast.
I highly recommend you go and check out his website and sample Silent Ships and then go see him, and his partner Liesl, play live.
An interesting bit of info:
The cover photo of his CD is on a river, and in the background is where I grew up. Sunny South Tacoma on the Central Coast.
Posted at 12:42 PM
Thu - March 23, 2006
The *New* Pink Panther
Look, I like Steve Martin as an actor (when he's
good, he's good, when he's not, he's not good
etc)
I love the old Pink Panther movies
Nobody can ever replace Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau
I didn't want to laugh when I watched the new Pink Panther movie
But despite having two American actors in lead roles (Martin & Kline) and even a trip to America in the movie (how 'Hollywood'), I did actually enjoy it as a light-hearted movie. There was respect paid to the old movies era and style, new variations on Sellers' previous jokes (spinning the globe) and some nice inclusions of current technology (Smart car, internet and even downloading a ringtones).
It can never replace the original movies, especially because of Sellers, but get it on DVD for a bit of a laugh.
I love the old Pink Panther movies
Nobody can ever replace Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau
I didn't want to laugh when I watched the new Pink Panther movie
But despite having two American actors in lead roles (Martin & Kline) and even a trip to America in the movie (how 'Hollywood'), I did actually enjoy it as a light-hearted movie. There was respect paid to the old movies era and style, new variations on Sellers' previous jokes (spinning the globe) and some nice inclusions of current technology (Smart car, internet and even downloading a ringtones).
It can never replace the original movies, especially because of Sellers, but get it on DVD for a bit of a laugh.
Posted at 10:22 PM
Mon - January 30, 2006
The Aussie
Well last week was a very Australian week, in fact
I got along to The
Australian three times :-)
1. Nick's birthday
2. Adrian's birthday
3. Layto and Emily here from W.A.
1. Nick's birthday
2. Adrian's birthday
3. Layto and Emily here from W.A.
Posted at 08:32 PM
Thu - January 12, 2006
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol's
Final Straw is one of those albums that you can't stop playing, even
though you know you'll eventually play it to death.
Posted at 01:52 PM
Thu - December 8, 2005
Photos from the Foos!
Boudist/Triple J Photos
of the Foo Fighters concert from last week. It rocked.
Posted at 10:37 PM
Thu - December 1, 2005
Festive Season
Monday nights was catching up with
friends
Tuesday night was Movember (which was huge! - Flickr photos here) and got a late call to see The Kaiser Chiefs (which was brilliant)
Wednesday I was invited to speak about mobile devices at an Information Architecture dinner
Tonight is the Optus 3G Launch Party, then Foo Fighters, then (maybe) the White Xmas Party
Tomorrow night is two more xmas parties
Saturday night is Purcy's birthday out on the town in Newy
I am trying to only drink alternate nights. We'll see how I go...
Tuesday night was Movember (which was huge! - Flickr photos here) and got a late call to see The Kaiser Chiefs (which was brilliant)
Wednesday I was invited to speak about mobile devices at an Information Architecture dinner
Tonight is the Optus 3G Launch Party, then Foo Fighters, then (maybe) the White Xmas Party
Tomorrow night is two more xmas parties
Saturday night is Purcy's birthday out on the town in Newy
I am trying to only drink alternate nights. We'll see how I go...
Posted at 09:58 AM
Thu - November 3, 2005
Wolfmother (again)
Wolfmother rocked the Metro
last night.
I've seen them before and they played even better this time. Not the kind of CD I would buy, but certainly an entertaining evening. I went for a crowd surf for the last song, it's been a while, but I can still get away with it.
Although I don't know him, Blogging Rock Photographer Daniel Boud went too and has Photos
I've seen them before and they played even better this time. Not the kind of CD I would buy, but certainly an entertaining evening. I went for a crowd surf for the last song, it's been a while, but I can still get away with it.
Although I don't know him, Blogging Rock Photographer Daniel Boud went too and has Photos
Posted at 10:07 PM
Derby Day & Acqua Vino
Flew down to Melbourne on Saturday to hang out with
friends and go to Derby Day. I rarely go to the races and have never been to
any of the Spring Carnival. Of course, I will have to go to a Melbourne Cup one
day, but a big project meant that I was lucky to get the weekend off let alone
trying to get a couple of weekdays off (my boss can be harsh
;-)
Anyway, we got out to the races at about 1:30 and had a great afternoon just wandering around. Gorgeous women everywhere, but way too much fake tan for my liking. We fought our way through the crowds in front of the grandstands and found ourselves hanging out near the horses stables in a large grassy area, close to the bar and the bookies. Threw $20 on a couple of horses in race 8 but they didn't get up.
Later that afternoon we jumped on the train and headed into Yarraville. We went to one of the nicest bars I've ever been to, Acqua Vino (18a Anderson Street, Yarraville). It's a 1920's/30's lounge that has a brilliant style. The kind of place I would go to too often if it was in Sydney. From the numerous, large comfortable lounges, great Tapas and pizza, brilliant drinks menu to the brilliant music it is a great experience. It was a great afternoon/evening of good food, great drinks, and funny conversation to end a fun day.
More Flickr Photo action here
Anyway, we got out to the races at about 1:30 and had a great afternoon just wandering around. Gorgeous women everywhere, but way too much fake tan for my liking. We fought our way through the crowds in front of the grandstands and found ourselves hanging out near the horses stables in a large grassy area, close to the bar and the bookies. Threw $20 on a couple of horses in race 8 but they didn't get up.
Later that afternoon we jumped on the train and headed into Yarraville. We went to one of the nicest bars I've ever been to, Acqua Vino (18a Anderson Street, Yarraville). It's a 1920's/30's lounge that has a brilliant style. The kind of place I would go to too often if it was in Sydney. From the numerous, large comfortable lounges, great Tapas and pizza, brilliant drinks menu to the brilliant music it is a great experience. It was a great afternoon/evening of good food, great drinks, and funny conversation to end a fun day.
More Flickr Photo action here
Posted at 09:59 PM
Wed - October 19, 2005
Nice Bar
Went to The
White Horse tonight for a beer with Jackie & friends. It reminded
me of what a nice place it is and all the places along Crown
Street.
Posted at 10:51 PM
The Girl in the Cafe
I recorded 'The
Girl in the Cafe' the other night and watched it last night. I think
it will go down as one of my favourite movies. Funny, awkward to the point of
cringing and very different plot. The acting by both Bill Nighy & Kelly
Macdonald is great. There's also a great soundscape/soundtrack and
cinematography, reminiscent of Lost in Translation
Posted at 10:48 PM
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