Monthly Archives: August 2011

Hey boofhead!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Ian

As if we needed proof that football is played by boofheads, I give you Manly rugby league player Darcy Lussick. Last Friday night, in a game between his team and the Melbourne Storm, there was a brawl involving most if … Continue reading →

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Will this have a happy ending?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Ian

Given the government has a one seat majority in parliament, and that only with the votes of a Green and 2 independents, I’m not seeing a happy ending for Craig Thomson, the ALP member for the seat of Dobell.  Nor … Continue reading →

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Come sail your ships around me

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ian

How fantastic is this?  I first heard of The Ship Song Project during the last week.  This is one of my favourite songs ever, and this treatment of it, and this video, are just wonderful. The Ship Song Project

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ian

Went to Sydney and back today to see “Mary Poppins” at the Capitol Theatre.  Didn’t actually plan to go until yesterday – I was a late substitute for my wife who couldn’t go (with my daughter and niece).  Even though … Continue reading →

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Tip for mums – iced milk is not good for baby

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Ian

So discovered an American mother, who breast fed her baby after taking a large quantity of methamphetamine.  She has been charged with various crimes, including murder, manslaughter and child abuse, after her son, aged 6 weeks died, and was found … Continue reading →

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