Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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1:23 pm - Climate Research Unit Email Scandal
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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1:04 pm - Cars
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Someone broke my car (and 4 others in the same incident).
Opinion of those around (police, tow truck driver etc) is that it's a write-off, which means I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. Renee needs a four-wheel drive of some sort for work, anyone have opinions of 4wd work vehicles?
current mood: insured
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
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4:24 pm - Re: blackface skit on Red Faces
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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1:12 pm - GF(C) BBQ
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So it's that time of year again. Spring is in the air and its time to launch BBQ season!
Jumble, Skitch, Twist, Bear & Tiggrr would like to invite you to a BBQ on Sunday the 27th of September. Yeah, I know we usually do this on grand final day - but we can pretend.
We will crank up the BBQ, crank up the stereo and enjoy the lovely melbourne weather in our backyard.
This year, we are also combining our BBQ with another cause, the Lort Smith Animal Hospital is asking people to 'Party for Strays' and raise money to support them and help them maintain their services to the community.
Jumble and Skitch both believe this a good idea (they also think buckets of cat food is a good idea), and so if you would like to donate money to Lort Smith, you can either do it via this website:
http://www.partyforstrays.com/index.php?action=ivotes&form_name=view&id=1153
Or via a donation tin we will have on the table on the day.
Of course, if you don't feel like donating, that is cool too and we'd still love your company on the day.
When: 1pm-6pm Sunday 27th September
Where: Our place. If you don't know where it is, ask. :)
BYO: Something to BBQ and drink, we will provide the usual range of salads, bread etc.
Please RSVP: Because otherwise we might run out of potato salad, and that would be saddenating.
Feel free to pass this invitation onto friends who might miss it or people you think we'd like to meet, but also please let us know you have done so.
House rules: Don't be a cupcake.
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
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9:34 am - Some people have too much time on their hands
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
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10:08 am - Midsummer
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Join us for all the light, laughter and friendship as we celebrate the longest day of the year, with food, candle light and friends. Complete with Russian gymnasts.
When: Saturday 20th December, 6pm start
Where: 336 Brunswick Road, Brunswick
Bring: Yourself, something to drink, something to entertain, wishes, glass containers for candles and if you feel like it we will probably fire up the BBQ, so you might want something to BBQ. Firewood is also always welcome.
RSVP: Please do.
Note: actual Midsummer is about 12.04am on the 21st of December. So we might hold off the candle ceremony until close to midnight.
If you want to invite friends we don't know, or don't know that well, new faces are pretty much always welcome but do ask us first please.
We will probably have a dj booth set up in the beer fridge room, DJ type friends are encouraged to bring CD's and play a set.
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
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9:51 am - Movember
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During Movember (the month formerly known as November) I'm growing a Mo. For several reasons: firstly, it's raising money for things that I think are important and secondly, it's a fun gimmick.
The important thing is that it's raising money for prostate cancer research and the "beyondblue" depression initiative. Statisticians say that one man in six is affected to some extent by clinical depression -- i.e. brain juice problems rather than just "harden the fuck up". I haven't got the stats for it but I'm willing to bet that most of them never seek proper treatment.
As for prostate cancer research - aside from letting us live longer and less painful lives and all the good things that come out of microbiology as side-effects of cancer research, I fully support anything that should eventually result in someone not sticking their finger up my bum.
If you want more info on where the money goes, check out http://www.movember.com.au/
To donate to my Mo you can either:
Click this link https://www.movember.com/au/donate/donate-details.php?action=sponsorlink®o=2007661&country=au and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation', referencing my Registration Number 2007661 and mailing it to:
Movember Foundation
PO Box 292
Prahran VIC 3181
Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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Monday, September 8th, 2008
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1:30 pm - Grand Final BBQ
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Bear and Tiggrr invite you to join us for our Grand Final BBQ!
No, it's not the last BBQ we will ever have, nor will it be rather grand I suspect.
But that weird footy thing, the grand final is the 27th of September.
So join us for a casual afternoon BBQ in the back yard and happily ignore the Football. Though we'll put it on in the telly room for the junkies.
So our place from 12pm, Saturday 27th of September, to about 6pm.
There are other parties happening that evening, so don't be offended if we kick you out so we can go to them. :P
Bring some dead animal to BBQ, and some booze to drink.
We'll provide some salad, bread, sauce and some funky music.
Please RSVP
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
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11:03 pm - IOKit
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Anyone out there had any experience writing IOKit drivers? I'm beating my head against a wall that I suspect would vanish if someone could explain some stuff in words of low syllable-count.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
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10:11 am - Midsummer Invite
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Bear and Tiggrr would like to invite you to spend a Midsummer's evening with us, with friends, and with the family you choose.
Will you join us?
When: 22nd December, 2007, 6pm onwards
Where: The Menagerie, 336 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick
BYO : Alcohol and your wishes, remember - midsummer wishes come true - we have ample proof of that.
RSVP : please - so I know how much food I should prep.
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Saturday, November 24th, 2007
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7:54 pm
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TV Election coverage peeves.
#1: Ray Martin - there's something about him that just makes me want to punch him.
#2: The different channels all have (a) different numbers and (b) different predictions.
#3: I'm out of beer.
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Friday, October 19th, 2007
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3:10 pm - Snakes!
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Friday, August 10th, 2007
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6:20 pm
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We haven't had a BBQ in some time - so its about time we did!
And as Amber has a couple of American friends visiting - lets show em how a good old Aussie BBQ is done.
When - Sunday 19th August, from 1pm and finishing around 5pm (NOT 3am after 3 bottles of tequila).
BYO - Dead Animal, booze and stubby holders
Where - our house :)
RSVP - Because it makes catering so much easier.
Renee's making some traditional BBQ stuff, maybe even a pav.
Feel free to brin aussie BBQ condiments, i.e. salad and beer.
Also - and we;re now sticking this disclaimer on the end of all my party posts.
Please clean up after yourselves and respect our hospitality! I do NOT want to pick up half eaten plates of food all over the house, put it in the damn bin. Same goes for cigarette butts.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
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7:54 am - Sun can fucking blow me.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
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5:17 pm - Musing
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Do people with children end up taking them to the docter as often as we take our cats to the vet?
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Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
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11:49 pm - Aveline has left the building
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But she hasn't left our hearts or minds.
They say that a flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Aveline burned very bright, so bright that she lit up the lives of more people than I can really comprehend.
I lift a glass to her memory. A memory of decorating her house in Canberra. A memory of vodka shots with her at New Year's Eve. A memory of Christmas while Canberra was burning. A memory of conversations on a huge range of topics. Memories of times which have shaped both her life and mine.
Thank you, Aveline. You have made our world a better place.
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Friday, December 15th, 2006
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12:38 pm
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Midsummer Party - our place - 22nd December.
You should know the drill by now. Midsummer, bring wishes, friends and good cheer.
And stuff to barbecue, and stuff to drink.
Come along. It'll be fun. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) kitling tells me the world might end, so let's send it off in style.
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
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12:57 pm
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Thursday, May 25th, 2006
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12:05 pm
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Well, it turns out that my jaw hurts because my wisdom tooth is infected.
Fortunately, my immune system is smacking the shit out of the infection so I don't need to take antibiotics - though I have a prescription for some in case it flares up again. Also, I now have a picture of the inside of my head, thanks to Mr. Roentgen.
Next step: getting my wisdom tooth ripped out.
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Friday, May 19th, 2006
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10:40 am
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Airspace congestion over Beijing makes for delays and reorganised flights.
Bleh. But I have GIN!!! in a 1 liter bottle now, which makes it a bit better.
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