Archive for July, 2005

Thursday, 14th July, 2005

Popular Culture Passing Me By

I note on the Flickr blog (amongst many other sources) that a new Harry Potter book is out soon. Am I alone in my complete indifference to this publishing event of the year? No, didn’t think so. My completely un-scientific theory on the popularity of the young wizard is that they are books that are [...]

Tuesday, 12th July, 2005

Stormy Weather

The weather has been a little wintery in Sydney recently. At the weekend we rugged up JFGP and Elli before heading out to face the elements. Because it can get awfully rough at Warringah Mall. Now who was it who told me that the sun was always shining down under? I’d like a word.

Monday, 4th July, 2005

Weird World

Proof, if more proof were needed, that this is indeed a strange world. According to this article at the BBC the wacky people at Anheuser-Busch (home to the worst beer in the world – Budweiser) are bringing a beer with extra caffeine to the UK. What were they thinking? And since when did companies get [...]

Saturday, 2nd July, 2005

A Boy’s First Haircut

He’s nearly two, but today was JFGP‘s first haircut. I took him to Kids Central in Chatswood as they are used to small people fidgeting their way through the whole experience. Apart from a dislike of the cape they made him wear he was as good as gold. He was too busy watching the water [...]

Friday, 1st July, 2005

Python Cookbook

This may be stretching your interest a bit dear reader, but I’ve convinced myself I need to write a quick review of every book I read and put it here. Not least so that I know I’ve read them. Age and lager can weary a memory you know. I’ve recently finished reading the first edition [...]