Archive for February, 2006

Memo to travel agents re SYD Mardi Gras bookings
February 28, 2006
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Memo to travel agents re SYD Mardi Gras bookings

Barbies dear friend Miss Jilly sent this around today. Apparently its the instructions to at a particular company re: Mardi Gras bookings. Dear agents, We have had an overwhelming number of clients seeking to find travel advisories specific to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Please do not direct these clients to www.smartraveller.com.au as I have been notified, by clients, that this site has “flagrantly ignored” the concerns of travelers heading to Sydney for Mardi Gras events this weekend. To address the most common inquiries, please advise these concerned passengers as outlined: AIRLINE CHECK IN TIMES Despite the fact …Read the Rest

Home again
February 27, 2006
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Home again

I am starting to feel like a traveller again, what with all the back and forward to the Gold Coast late last year, the trip to Byron and now a weekender to Cairns. I had a truly great time on this trip. Did some diving, went to the Daintree, hung …Read the Rest

Wørd of the week – nefandous
February 26, 2006
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Wørd of the week – nefandous

[< classical L. nefandus : wicked, impious, abominable] /neh FAN dous/ archaic unspeakable, unmentionable; abominable, atrocious “Only the bricks of the chimney, the stones of the cellar, some mineral and metallic litter here and there, and the rim of that nefandous well.” – Tales of H. P. Lovecraft “Many of …Read the Rest

Off the air
February 22, 2006
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Off the air

On the spur of the moment and with my bosses blessing – nay almost her direct instructions – I am off to stay in Cairns for the weekend with visiting friend from Europe. So don't be looking for sassy blogs from me over the weekend, although the cameraphone will come …Read the Rest

I’ve been told
February 21, 2006
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I’ve been told

I recently had a couple of reason to pause and reassess my presence on the internet. I had never thought particularly deeply on it, but lets face it this is a pretty much completely public space, just about anyone could be reading this. I guess that's part of the thrill. …Read the Rest

Payphones
February 20, 2006
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Payphones

Its been a while since Mr Cranky got on his political rocking horse, so I figured it was time. Telstra has announced immediate plans to remove 1000 payphones nationwide, with further plans to remove another 5000 in the near future. This is causing a flutter in the political hen house, …Read the Rest

Wørd of the week – Santorum
February 18, 2006
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Wørd of the week – Santorum

Pronunciation: san-TOR-um Function: noun 1. The frothy mix of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the byproduct of anal sex. Etymology : Savage Love – 05/29/03 2. Senator Rick Santorum This is an oldie but a goodie. Thanks to Dan Savage for another quality addition to the English language. …Read the Rest

Catching a ball
February 16, 2006
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Catching a ball

Have you ever been amazed by you ability to catch a ball. I am a bit of klutz so it always surprises me. If you think about it for a second, it’s a pretty amazing thing. So many calculations and assessments must be taking place in your brain on a …Read the Rest

My twisted relationship with taste
February 15, 2006
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My twisted relationship with taste

When it comes to food, depression, stress and tedium are my biggest enemies. Comfort and boredom, the two of them have shoved more unnecessary calories down my throat than I care to count. When I don’t have enough to do, I will turn to food as recreation. My mother used …Read the Rest

About bloody time
February 14, 2006
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About bloody time

OK folks I am pleased and proud to report that I have been out, had some fun, flirted with a few boys and generally had a bloody good time. Such a good time that its taking me a couple of days to completely regain my composure. The weekend started with …Read the Rest

Past second base
February 10, 2006
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Past second base

I have been talking to a number of my single friends here in Melbourne about the dating scene here, and I have to say it’s not inspiring. On the available I think my vow of celibacy actually seems a sensible strategy. My nearest and dearest, Barbie, has met a nice …Read the Rest

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