Posted in General on July 31st, 2006 No Comments »
When a thin bike tyre meets a wet strip of polished metal at speed the results are not good. Cruising home on new bike, post-rain, right hand turn across tram tracks in Smith Street. All going well until my rear wheel decided to continue up Smith Street at pace. Luckily for new [...]
Posted in General on June 29th, 2006 2 Comments »
Unfortunately in reality, the Socceroos didnt win as predicted losing in the cruelest of circumstances to a dive that Greg Lougainess would be proud of. But in the world of the PS2, the Australian’s did win through to the quarter finals to meet the Ukraine. Here is the result of the crucial quarter [...]
Posted in General on June 25th, 2006 5 Comments »
The actual second round game against Italy in the 2006 World Cup is still over 24 hours away, yet after a tough encounter between these two teams on the PS2 Fifa World Cup game, Australia has progressed to the quarter finals. With the teams playing at a frantic pace, both had opportunities in the [...]
Posted in General on June 23rd, 2006 No Comments »
Ive never been so excited about a draw in my life. What a rollercoaster of a game! Very depressed after Croatia scored in the first 2 minutes, elated when Australia equalised with a penalty, back to depression with a shocking Jonathon Hay like fumble by backup keeper Kalac (why was he on the [...]
Posted in General on June 13th, 2006 No Comments »
For almost an hour, the Aussies World Cup campaign looked to be all but over after a shocking ‘Goldspinkesque’ refereeing error gave Japan the lead. Time ticked on towards the final whistle, brows were furrowed. Aussie Guus (’Hoos’) then swung the changes bringing on Cahill, Kennedy and Aloisi. 83rd minute, it happened, [...]
Posted in General on May 24th, 2006 No Comments »
Its been a long time between posts, since my last blog on 30th April…..
Have had a fantastic family holiday to Hamilton Island
Have’nt been on a golf course but did get to the range with Sam
Beat Sam at mini-golf!
Hawthorn hasnt won another game
Lots of other stuff!
Posted in General on April 30th, 2006 No Comments »
Whilst this blog is primarily about golf, it would be remiss of me not to mention Hawthorns fourth win of the season (from five games) at the expense of arch rivals Essendon. Becca, Sam and I watched the Hawks win by the narrowest of margins at a rain soaked MCG. Not getting [...]
Posted in General on January 17th, 2006 No Comments »
Its already mid January! Christmas and New Years passed in a blur of family, friends, food and drinks, many drinks! As normal the kids had a fantastic Christmas and Santa was very good. The in-laws were in town for festivities though Christmas Day took its toll with Mother-in-law breaking her [...]
Posted in General on December 8th, 2005 No Comments »
Finally got back on the bike after almost 2 months! Great morning for the ride into work, approx 30kms along the Yarra Bike Trail
Posted in General on December 2nd, 2005 No Comments »
Movember concluded last night with the Movember Gala Night at QBH. Made a brief appearance before heading off to another gig. Plenty of porn stars, pool cleaners, cricketers and wrestlers amongst the largest collection of dodgy looking Mo’s I’d seen in one place since the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
Here’s my final effort….