I have driven in all kinds of weather in all kinds of vehicles in all parts of the world & I have yet to find a more freaked out bunch of drivers when it rains than California drivers.
Get a grip, it's just water!!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Robbie Williams ~ You Know Me
There are many lovely things in this life, one of them is waking up to a new Robbie vid :)
You Know Me - Robbie Williams (Official full-length video)
Robbie Williams | MySpace Video
You Know Me - Robbie Williams (Official full-length video)
Robbie Williams | MySpace Video
Friday, September 18, 2009
RWFU for Treetops
The awesome Chrissie from RWO & Geraldine from rwap got together with Fans Supreme & TheRobbieWilliamsSite &.....ta daaah....RWFU was born!!
RWFU is providing a great way for all Robbie Williams' fans everywhere to support the charities important to Robbie.
The Donna Louise Trust is one such charity. It is based in Robbie's home town of Stoke-On-Trent & Robbie is a patron of the trust.
Please click the link to see how you can donate...
Robbie Williams Fansites United for Treetops
Here is some information about The Donna Louise Children's Hospice (known as 'Treetops') & the wonderful work they do...
RWFU is providing a great way for all Robbie Williams' fans everywhere to support the charities important to Robbie.
The Donna Louise Trust is one such charity. It is based in Robbie's home town of Stoke-On-Trent & Robbie is a patron of the trust.
Please click the link to see how you can donate...
Robbie Williams Fansites United for Treetops
Here is some information about The Donna Louise Children's Hospice (known as 'Treetops') & the wonderful work they do...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Split Enz
From this...
To this...
Evolution is awesome but not always necessary.
They were great then, are great now & will continue to be great whatever manifestation they choose in the future.
To this...
Evolution is awesome but not always necessary.
They were great then, are great now & will continue to be great whatever manifestation they choose in the future.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Hand Of God Hall Of Fame
The latest addition to the 'Hand of God' Hall of Fame...
Cosmic Hand Reaches for the Light
The Red represents low-energy X-rays, the medium range is green, and the most energetic ones are colored blue. The blue hand-like structure was created by energy emanating from the nebula around they dying star PSR B1509-58. The red areas are from a neighboring gas cloud called RCW 89. Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO/P.Slane, et al.
"Hand of God' Hall of Fame Alumni...
God's opinion on bad Photoshopping!
A classic from the '80s that can still cause a drunken riot!
Diego Maradona shamelessly smacks the ball into the net with a handball - and has the cheek to call it the "Hand of God".
The goal was allowed and England has never forgiven or forgotten going out 2-1 to Argentina in the '86 quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
Cosmic Hand Reaches for the Light
The Red represents low-energy X-rays, the medium range is green, and the most energetic ones are colored blue. The blue hand-like structure was created by energy emanating from the nebula around they dying star PSR B1509-58. The red areas are from a neighboring gas cloud called RCW 89. Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO/P.Slane, et al.
"Hand of God' Hall of Fame Alumni...
God's opinion on bad Photoshopping!
A classic from the '80s that can still cause a drunken riot!
Diego Maradona shamelessly smacks the ball into the net with a handball - and has the cheek to call it the "Hand of God".
The goal was allowed and England has never forgiven or forgotten going out 2-1 to Argentina in the '86 quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Now You See It, Now It's Furniture
You grew so majestic & tall for so long
Always bent in the wind but always stayed strong
For years I feared there would come a day
When you would break & not just sway
So we had you killed, chopped up neatly
Tho I had not the heart to say goodbye completely
Now instead of the damage you could have done
We sit & enjoy the furniture you've become
Thank you local landmark for your years of service
Now you can relax & enjoy your new purpose
Your new status to many already is known
Local landmark MarkII - The Palm Throne.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Hugh Haiku
What next Wolverine
The Sexiest Man Alive
= MC²
Van Helsing Drover
Family man Boy from Oz
Perfect sex on legs
The next gig you choose
Think shirtless, sweaty, bare-arsed
Scenes to dream on mmmmmmm
The Sexiest Man Alive
= MC²
Van Helsing Drover
Family man Boy from Oz
Perfect sex on legs
The next gig you choose
Think shirtless, sweaty, bare-arsed
Scenes to dream on mmmmmmm
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Robbie Williams At His Entertaining Best
A lesson for anyone who wants to know how to entertain...
He starts with the 2nd verse, sings it twice, hits many notes that are not originally intended to be in the song & carries on giving the best performance anyway.
Gotta love him!
Can't WAIT for the new music....'out in yer shops at Christmas' pehaps?
He starts with the 2nd verse, sings it twice, hits many notes that are not originally intended to be in the song & carries on giving the best performance anyway.
Gotta love him!
Can't WAIT for the new music....'out in yer shops at Christmas' pehaps?
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ode to Ted
Back Bay
That day
You were climbing down the hill
Would you fall
Off the wall
The question gave us a thrill
You fell
Not well
Now the family reads your will
We're sad
They're mad
Greedy hands fight in the till
That day
You were climbing down the hill
Would you fall
Off the wall
The question gave us a thrill
You fell
Not well
Now the family reads your will
We're sad
They're mad
Greedy hands fight in the till
Friday, February 13, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Dogs On The Beach
On Newport Beach...
Between 9am & 5pm dogs are NOT ALLOWED on the beach at all.
Between 5pm & 9am they are allowed but ON A LEASH ONLY.
This information is especially for the dickhead who chose not to control his dog this morning (11am) & didn't stop the giant mutt when it jumped all over me while I was jogging.
After I told said dickhead to control his dog & put it on a leash, he went ballistic.
Just know, you may be loud & abusive sir but YOU ARE NOT CORRECT & the authorities already have your description. Apparently I am not the 1st person to have had an unpleasant encounter with you. I hope I am the last.
Between 9am & 5pm dogs are NOT ALLOWED on the beach at all.
Between 5pm & 9am they are allowed but ON A LEASH ONLY.
This information is especially for the dickhead who chose not to control his dog this morning (11am) & didn't stop the giant mutt when it jumped all over me while I was jogging.
After I told said dickhead to control his dog & put it on a leash, he went ballistic.
Just know, you may be loud & abusive sir but YOU ARE NOT CORRECT & the authorities already have your description. Apparently I am not the 1st person to have had an unpleasant encounter with you. I hope I am the last.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Vegemite Victory!
I'm so happy to report I bought a jar of the delicious sustenance at my local Cost Plus!
It's back in the USA....well SoCal at least.
YAY!
I wish I knew what changed to allow it back on the shelves but I don't. I'm not however going on a quest to find out as I did when it was ruthlessly taken from us (See Vegemite Crisis!!!), I'm just going to make some toast & enjoy eating it!
YUM!
This is a very cool vid (except for the REALLY annoying ads you have to X!) showing something else you can do with Vegemite - check it out!
It's back in the USA....well SoCal at least.
YAY!
I wish I knew what changed to allow it back on the shelves but I don't. I'm not however going on a quest to find out as I did when it was ruthlessly taken from us (See Vegemite Crisis!!!), I'm just going to make some toast & enjoy eating it!
YUM!
This is a very cool vid (except for the REALLY annoying ads you have to X!) showing something else you can do with Vegemite - check it out!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Respect Your Elders
So I have been back in Oz where I grew up for about a week & I am quite proud to see how well the elderly are treated & respected here compared to Los Angeles when I now live.
A couple of examples;
1 - I was waiting at the counter of a chemist & an elderly woman was putting the change from her purchase in her purse in front of me. She was slow, doddery & holding up the queue. Instead of talking over the top of her & asking how she could help me, the young girl behind the counter just looked at me & smiled, saying nothing, but quietly waiting for the old woman to move so she could help me.
It didn't take much time out of our day to wait but for me, it is a lesson in respect that will last a lifetime.
In California this scenario would have been different. The girl would have served me while the old lady was still at the counter so as not to keep me waiting. Fair enough, customer is king. I think though, society would be a tad better off & if we just cooled our jets a little.
2 - I was on the Manly Ferry & a couple of hoons were being loud & silly. Harmless teenage stuff but loud none the less. They however had no thought to giving up their seat to a elderly couple when they came on deck & toning down their behaviour immediately. I know this doesn't happen all the time but I can't help thinking it happens way more in Oz than LA....& not just because there is no Manly Ferry in LA!
Well done Australia!
A couple of examples;
1 - I was waiting at the counter of a chemist & an elderly woman was putting the change from her purchase in her purse in front of me. She was slow, doddery & holding up the queue. Instead of talking over the top of her & asking how she could help me, the young girl behind the counter just looked at me & smiled, saying nothing, but quietly waiting for the old woman to move so she could help me.
It didn't take much time out of our day to wait but for me, it is a lesson in respect that will last a lifetime.
In California this scenario would have been different. The girl would have served me while the old lady was still at the counter so as not to keep me waiting. Fair enough, customer is king. I think though, society would be a tad better off & if we just cooled our jets a little.
2 - I was on the Manly Ferry & a couple of hoons were being loud & silly. Harmless teenage stuff but loud none the less. They however had no thought to giving up their seat to a elderly couple when they came on deck & toning down their behaviour immediately. I know this doesn't happen all the time but I can't help thinking it happens way more in Oz than LA....& not just because there is no Manly Ferry in LA!
Well done Australia!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Barack Obama - President for the World
Everyone is rejoicing!
Why?
Well, we're finally getting an adult back into the White House - yay!
Not any adult either but an adult who has far reaching ties to every corner of the globe.
Kenya loves him as his dad was Kenyan.
Indonesia loves him as he lived there for a couple of years.
All Pacific Islands love him as he was born in Hawaii.
The whole continent of Africa (yes, Sarah Palin, it's a continent) loves him because of his black roots.
Latin America loves him just because 'sí, se puede'.
Germany loves him because he campaigned in Berlin.
Obama, Japan loves him & have even started learning the Hula!
The Middle East loves him as he has put an 'Hussein' in the White House.
Australia & the EU love him just because he is not W.
&
Ireland loves him because his name is Obama.
Why?
Well, we're finally getting an adult back into the White House - yay!
Not any adult either but an adult who has far reaching ties to every corner of the globe.
Kenya loves him as his dad was Kenyan.
Indonesia loves him as he lived there for a couple of years.
All Pacific Islands love him as he was born in Hawaii.
The whole continent of Africa (yes, Sarah Palin, it's a continent) loves him because of his black roots.
Latin America loves him just because 'sí, se puede'.
Germany loves him because he campaigned in Berlin.
Obama, Japan loves him & have even started learning the Hula!
The Middle East loves him as he has put an 'Hussein' in the White House.
Australia & the EU love him just because he is not W.
&
Ireland loves him because his name is Obama.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hey California - Vote NO on Prop 8
I just went out front to see if there were any more trick-or-treaters cruising around & discovered my 'Vote No on Prop 8' sign has been stolen!
Now it could have been a prank of course, but since my next door neighbour's 'vote yes' sign is still solidly in the ground, as are the 3 down the street, I can only surmise it was taken by a goodly, God fearing Christian. A caring soul who believes that everybody has the right to live in a free society & have the freedom of choice....as long as that choice is in accordance with the yes on Prop 8 doctrine.
Or maybe they are just homophobic.
Or both, it's not like those two conditions are incompatible really is it?
Either way, now I have blogged about Prop 8 & will get 2 more yard signs tomorrow so their petty scheme has backfired!
Prop 8 Info
I even found a yard sign for my blog!
Now it could have been a prank of course, but since my next door neighbour's 'vote yes' sign is still solidly in the ground, as are the 3 down the street, I can only surmise it was taken by a goodly, God fearing Christian. A caring soul who believes that everybody has the right to live in a free society & have the freedom of choice....as long as that choice is in accordance with the yes on Prop 8 doctrine.
Or maybe they are just homophobic.
Or both, it's not like those two conditions are incompatible really is it?
Either way, now I have blogged about Prop 8 & will get 2 more yard signs tomorrow so their petty scheme has backfired!
Prop 8 Info
I even found a yard sign for my blog!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Content of Character V The Colour of Skin
This is what is meant in the black community by the need to be better to be equal....
What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review?
What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class (894 of 899)?
What if McCain were still married to the first woman to whom he said 'I do'?
What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife after she was in a disfiguring car accident (and proposed to his current wife while still married to his first)?
What if Michelle Obama were a wife who had been addicted to pain killers and acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?
What if Cindy McCain was never addicted to anything and graduated from Harvard?
What if Obama were a member of the Keating Five?
What if the Obama family adopted a caucasian baby?
What if Obama introduced his vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' to the nation less than 2 months ago & what if this was Biden's educational background?
-Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
-North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
-University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
-Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
-University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism
What if this was McCain's vice-presidential nominee Palin's educational background?
-University of Delaware - B.A. in History and B.A. in Political Science.
-Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
What if Obama's vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' was a family values advocate but had a pregnant, unwed, 16 year old daughter?
What if Obama's vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' was found guilty of violating ethics laws and abuse of power as governor?
What if Obama had made all the verbal gaffs on the campaign trail?
If this scenario was reality, do you think Obama could be running at all? Of course not! He has to be almost perfect to even have a chance.
America has come a long way in race relations but still has a long way to go before a person is judged by the content of their character rather than the colour of their skin.
What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review?
What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class (894 of 899)?
What if McCain were still married to the first woman to whom he said 'I do'?
What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife after she was in a disfiguring car accident (and proposed to his current wife while still married to his first)?
What if Michelle Obama were a wife who had been addicted to pain killers and acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?
What if Cindy McCain was never addicted to anything and graduated from Harvard?
What if Obama were a member of the Keating Five?
What if the Obama family adopted a caucasian baby?
What if Obama introduced his vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' to the nation less than 2 months ago & what if this was Biden's educational background?
-Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
-North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
-University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
-Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
-University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism
What if this was McCain's vice-presidential nominee Palin's educational background?
-University of Delaware - B.A. in History and B.A. in Political Science.
-Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
What if Obama's vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' was a family values advocate but had a pregnant, unwed, 16 year old daughter?
What if Obama's vice-presidential nominee 'Joe-anne Biden' was found guilty of violating ethics laws and abuse of power as governor?
What if Obama had made all the verbal gaffs on the campaign trail?
If this scenario was reality, do you think Obama could be running at all? Of course not! He has to be almost perfect to even have a chance.
America has come a long way in race relations but still has a long way to go before a person is judged by the content of their character rather than the colour of their skin.
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