Monthly Archives: March 2008
Yes! Finally! Now working with WordPress
Almost buy accident, I have suddenly got this blog where it should be, working as it should be. My blog is now officially moved from Blogger to WordPress, as I have wanted for several weeks. There will be some adjustments … Continue reading
Why does Australia hate science fiction?
It’s a question I’ve pondered often. While watching a new episode of Torchwood tonight (you can guess where I got that because it doesn’t air here anywhere), I thought of it again, as I have when watching any entertaining sci-fi … Continue reading
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Holiday nearly over … no …
Quiet enough day today, with that sinking feeling coming over me that the holiday is nearly over. I know it’s not really that bad (especially with just a week left of the current job), but it can’t help but feeling … Continue reading
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Back home … checking the news
Back home from the holiday, catching up on a multitude of news feeds … I see that Joss Whedon’s new series “Dollhouse” is being cast already. Apart from Eliza Dushku, they’ve cast Tahmoh Penikett (Helo from Battlestar Galactica), Fran Kranz, … Continue reading
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Holidays end … but just the beginning?
Had to head back to Sydney today … always sad to go, but there’s a few more days of break left to relax, and there’s a happy realisation that Nelson Bay isn’t that far away anyway. We’re already aiming to … Continue reading
Photo stop without the photo …
More fun in the sun today, with the weather coming good in the morning again, so we headed to Dutchies again. It was basically empty, and while it’s kind of constantly surprising even though we’re here completely out of holiday … Continue reading
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Why I like holidays now …
This is why I like holidays now … getting away from work, from commuting, from not being with the family. Truthfully, the reverse can be a little tiring of course, but being able to spend all your time with your … Continue reading
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Fog, holidays and pondering the future
What a day … the strangest fog first thing in the morning. Tom and his family had to go home early, so everyone ended up at the crack of dawn after Millie got up at 5am! The fog was really … Continue reading
Being a kid again
An overcast day today, but with a house full of kids we went to the beach anyway. The little one, Dutchies — a perfect kids beach really. And while the water was so-so, it was a great morning anyway. Seeing … Continue reading
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Holidays and fan favourites
Headed up to Nelson Bay early this afternoon, to spend nearly a week up at the family house. For the Easter weekend Sallie’s brother Tom and his family will stay with us, which will be a good chance for Will … Continue reading