Don't Come To Perth - It's Dangerous
Here's something to make you laugh. Or cry if you are in the tourism industry. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a travel warning that Perth is not safe to visit at this time of year. And apparently 8000 people were sent the message.
Read the news report.
So lock up your children and cross Perth off your destination list. Save yourselves. My goodness - the silly things that people do.
By all means come to Perth. Don't listen to what our stupid government is telling the world.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Dullsville Is So Yesterday
The soccer started again last night. It was the FIFA World Club Championship qualifiers and Perth Glory, the National Soccer League (now defunct) Champions, were taking on a new team, Sydney FC (part owned by Anthony Lapaglia who attended the match) - who were probably Marconi in disguise. Sydney kicked all three goals in the match but only won 2-1.
What a miserable night for soccer. Since Perth Glory started in '96 it has only rained about three times in total. Last night it poured with rain. I took my umbrella but didn't have a jacket as I had come to the game from work and only had my work clothes on. Pants and business shirt. Must have stood out as a bit strange. At one stage I was huddled under my umbrella with five Englishmen, in much closer proximity with them than I would be with my wife, and then a security guard said that we weren't allowed to have an umbrella in the grandstand. I would have to move to a grassed area. Grandstand? I was in the standing area on concrete. There was no bloody stand. One of the Englishmen was going to have it out with the security guard but I think he may have been stoned and it was all talk. Just as the half time break finished the rain cleared up for the rest of the night and I was able to resume my position. I did manage to get absolutely satched (saturated - for those of you that don't speak Strine).
My position was standing next to the big guy from the West Coast Eagles Cheer Squad. You may have seen him on TV - he stands right behind the goals and waves pom-poms. Looks quite retarded but doesn't come across that way in real life. I asked him if I was to shake some pom-poms around would I be able to get a build like him. No, was the short answer. I asked him what his secret was and he refused to tell me. I had mentioned earlier in the night that the Eagles suck and that drew a bit of a reaction. Late in the match he yelled out "You should play for Bombers!" I hadn't told him that I am a Bombers supporter and decided to keep my mouth shut.
Gee, I didn't get home until after 10pm. That is pretty late for me. Just before I finished work I had a customer ring me and he needed a product in a hurry at a mine site some 400kms away. As I wouldn't be able to get a courier I decided to run it out to the airport myself. It was a nice little time filler between work and the start of the game. I hadn't planned to go home after work. Nice to get to use the lungs once again at the soccer. There's nothing like being able to yell a bit of abuse and get some agro out.
Now that the Glory has lost there won't be any more soccer until the new Hyundai A League starts in August. Bugger. It was a bit strange that there were no dancers girl to ogle, no Steve Armstrong singing to ridicule, and most importantly, we didn't sing the national anthem before the game. Perhaps all of this will return once the A League is underway.
The soccer started again last night. It was the FIFA World Club Championship qualifiers and Perth Glory, the National Soccer League (now defunct) Champions, were taking on a new team, Sydney FC (part owned by Anthony Lapaglia who attended the match) - who were probably Marconi in disguise. Sydney kicked all three goals in the match but only won 2-1.
What a miserable night for soccer. Since Perth Glory started in '96 it has only rained about three times in total. Last night it poured with rain. I took my umbrella but didn't have a jacket as I had come to the game from work and only had my work clothes on. Pants and business shirt. Must have stood out as a bit strange. At one stage I was huddled under my umbrella with five Englishmen, in much closer proximity with them than I would be with my wife, and then a security guard said that we weren't allowed to have an umbrella in the grandstand. I would have to move to a grassed area. Grandstand? I was in the standing area on concrete. There was no bloody stand. One of the Englishmen was going to have it out with the security guard but I think he may have been stoned and it was all talk. Just as the half time break finished the rain cleared up for the rest of the night and I was able to resume my position. I did manage to get absolutely satched (saturated - for those of you that don't speak Strine).
My position was standing next to the big guy from the West Coast Eagles Cheer Squad. You may have seen him on TV - he stands right behind the goals and waves pom-poms. Looks quite retarded but doesn't come across that way in real life. I asked him if I was to shake some pom-poms around would I be able to get a build like him. No, was the short answer. I asked him what his secret was and he refused to tell me. I had mentioned earlier in the night that the Eagles suck and that drew a bit of a reaction. Late in the match he yelled out "You should play for Bombers!" I hadn't told him that I am a Bombers supporter and decided to keep my mouth shut.
Gee, I didn't get home until after 10pm. That is pretty late for me. Just before I finished work I had a customer ring me and he needed a product in a hurry at a mine site some 400kms away. As I wouldn't be able to get a courier I decided to run it out to the airport myself. It was a nice little time filler between work and the start of the game. I hadn't planned to go home after work. Nice to get to use the lungs once again at the soccer. There's nothing like being able to yell a bit of abuse and get some agro out.
Now that the Glory has lost there won't be any more soccer until the new Hyundai A League starts in August. Bugger. It was a bit strange that there were no dancers girl to ogle, no Steve Armstrong singing to ridicule, and most importantly, we didn't sing the national anthem before the game. Perhaps all of this will return once the A League is underway.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Welcome To Dullsville
I haven't posted for a few days. Nothing much is going on. I can see why Perth is known as Dullsville. It can be a bit quiet at times.
A couple of days ago, or was it yesterday, the mercury hit 32 degrees Celcius. That's a little unusual for May - we are just over a month and a half away from Winter.
Federal Budget
I like the tactics of the Federal Treasurer. There is income support available for those that don't work. Now the Federal Government wants to have mothers return to work once their child is six years old, i.e. school age, or have their family allowance benefits reduced. Thing is, if you work your benefits are reduced because you have a higher income.
Very clever. Reduce benefits. Increase tax stream. We need more clever politicians like Peter Costello.
I haven't posted for a few days. Nothing much is going on. I can see why Perth is known as Dullsville. It can be a bit quiet at times.
A couple of days ago, or was it yesterday, the mercury hit 32 degrees Celcius. That's a little unusual for May - we are just over a month and a half away from Winter.
Federal Budget
I like the tactics of the Federal Treasurer. There is income support available for those that don't work. Now the Federal Government wants to have mothers return to work once their child is six years old, i.e. school age, or have their family allowance benefits reduced. Thing is, if you work your benefits are reduced because you have a higher income.
Very clever. Reduce benefits. Increase tax stream. We need more clever politicians like Peter Costello.
Monday, May 09, 2005
Busy Weekend
We were busy this weekend with Yu-Jin's birthday party, a sleepover and Mothers' Day. At the birthday party they did a puppet show that was directed at 3-7 year olds, and I don't know if it was because they were boys who don't like putting their imagination caps on or not, but they saw straight through the puppetry. I thought that it wasn't really suitable for five year olds. There were a few technical issues as well but the kids did find it entertaining.
Yu-Jin's friend Jesse stayed the night. Boys will be boys. They were up until 10pm and out of bed around 5:30 am. Yu-Jin got a foam rocket kit for his birthday and I had set it up but told him to use it outside. Guess what the boys were playing with at 6am in the living room?!
Jesse left his slippers behind and as we had decided to go to Sizzlers for a Mothers' Day lunch at the shop was nearby, we dropped them off. Sizzlers had a queue stretching as far as you could see so we gave that a miss.
Drove into Vic Park and looked for a Korean or Japanese Restaurant - they were all closed. Popped into Chi Restaurant instead. The food was pretty good and the pepper squid rivals Chef Han's Cafe in Northbridge for taste. Miky said that the Chinese character meant "Eat" or "Food" which I thought was a great name for a restaurant. The waitress told me that it meant "Restaurant".
After a walk to settle the lunch down Miky was after some cake and coffee. We stopped in at a Gloria Jeans coffee franchise and had strawberry cheese cake. This had to be one of the blandest cakes I have ever tasted - including those I have cooked. Can't say anything nice about it though. Couldn't pay by credit card either and the guy told me that an EFTPOS machine was available across the road. There may well have been an Electronic Funds Transfer Point Of Sale across the road but that would be in another shop. Perhaps he meant ATM.
Had a bit of a sleep when we got home. I must be getting old. Then I spent an hour and a half digging up the back yard. Still can't find that body. Listened to the footy and the Freo Dockers trounced Collingwood by 112 points. What a fantastic result. Not only for the fact that I hate Collingwood that much but the fact that the Dockers' biggest winning margin before was 97 points against, who other, but Essendon. Miky has only been to one game of AFL with me. And guess which game it was? Yes, Essendon getting thumped by 97 points by the Dorkers. I am glad that that record has been laid to rest.
We were busy this weekend with Yu-Jin's birthday party, a sleepover and Mothers' Day. At the birthday party they did a puppet show that was directed at 3-7 year olds, and I don't know if it was because they were boys who don't like putting their imagination caps on or not, but they saw straight through the puppetry. I thought that it wasn't really suitable for five year olds. There were a few technical issues as well but the kids did find it entertaining.
Yu-Jin's friend Jesse stayed the night. Boys will be boys. They were up until 10pm and out of bed around 5:30 am. Yu-Jin got a foam rocket kit for his birthday and I had set it up but told him to use it outside. Guess what the boys were playing with at 6am in the living room?!
Jesse left his slippers behind and as we had decided to go to Sizzlers for a Mothers' Day lunch at the shop was nearby, we dropped them off. Sizzlers had a queue stretching as far as you could see so we gave that a miss.
Drove into Vic Park and looked for a Korean or Japanese Restaurant - they were all closed. Popped into Chi Restaurant instead. The food was pretty good and the pepper squid rivals Chef Han's Cafe in Northbridge for taste. Miky said that the Chinese character meant "Eat" or "Food" which I thought was a great name for a restaurant. The waitress told me that it meant "Restaurant".
After a walk to settle the lunch down Miky was after some cake and coffee. We stopped in at a Gloria Jeans coffee franchise and had strawberry cheese cake. This had to be one of the blandest cakes I have ever tasted - including those I have cooked. Can't say anything nice about it though. Couldn't pay by credit card either and the guy told me that an EFTPOS machine was available across the road. There may well have been an Electronic Funds Transfer Point Of Sale across the road but that would be in another shop. Perhaps he meant ATM.
Had a bit of a sleep when we got home. I must be getting old. Then I spent an hour and a half digging up the back yard. Still can't find that body. Listened to the footy and the Freo Dockers trounced Collingwood by 112 points. What a fantastic result. Not only for the fact that I hate Collingwood that much but the fact that the Dockers' biggest winning margin before was 97 points against, who other, but Essendon. Miky has only been to one game of AFL with me. And guess which game it was? Yes, Essendon getting thumped by 97 points by the Dorkers. I am glad that that record has been laid to rest.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Yu-Jin's 5th Birthday At Scitech
I've never been to Scitech before. I had heard that it was great for kids and I suspected that it would be the same for adults. We had a great hostess, 10 boys running around enjoying themselves, good food, and lots of fun, scientific displays to touch and experience.
Due to a parental request not to publish photos of kids without permission I have taken down photos of all the other kids that I had posted. Please email me if you would like personal photos.
Yu-Jin busy doing fun "scientific" things at his 5th birthday party at Scitech.
Birthday boy and Dad.
There was a dress-up section for the kids to play in as well.
I didn't doctor the photo - yes, I've put on a little bit of weight.
Yu-Jin's favourite present - some ooze that makes great farting sounds.
Scitech was a great place to have a party. Sadly, I guess we can't have one there again. Mind you, I feel that we will visit Scitech again sometime. There was so much there for the kids to see, touch and do. I can thoroughly recommend the place to take your kids, and yourself to.
I've never been to Scitech before. I had heard that it was great for kids and I suspected that it would be the same for adults. We had a great hostess, 10 boys running around enjoying themselves, good food, and lots of fun, scientific displays to touch and experience.
Due to a parental request not to publish photos of kids without permission I have taken down photos of all the other kids that I had posted. Please email me if you would like personal photos.
Yu-Jin busy doing fun "scientific" things at his 5th birthday party at Scitech.
Birthday boy and Dad.
There was a dress-up section for the kids to play in as well.
I didn't doctor the photo - yes, I've put on a little bit of weight.
Yu-Jin's favourite present - some ooze that makes great farting sounds.
Scitech was a great place to have a party. Sadly, I guess we can't have one there again. Mind you, I feel that we will visit Scitech again sometime. There was so much there for the kids to see, touch and do. I can thoroughly recommend the place to take your kids, and yourself to.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Time For Truth In Advertising Car Names
Are you a bit like me and sick of the grandiose names that are bestowed upon cars these days?
Grandeur - it's only a Hyundai
Conquest - a Toyota Corolla
Sportivo - as if
Neon - where is the bright colour?
Adventurer - bit full of themselves me suspects
Territory - WTF?
Let's see some real names for a change.
Lemon
Rust Bucket
Buzz Box
Bucket of Bolts
Shit Box
Oil Burner
2nd Mortgage
Shaggin' Wagon - ok, this is a real car, the Holden Sandman
Are you a bit like me and sick of the grandiose names that are bestowed upon cars these days?
Grandeur - it's only a Hyundai
Conquest - a Toyota Corolla
Sportivo - as if
Neon - where is the bright colour?
Adventurer - bit full of themselves me suspects
Territory - WTF?
Let's see some real names for a change.
Lemon
Rust Bucket
Buzz Box
Bucket of Bolts
Shit Box
Oil Burner
2nd Mortgage
Shaggin' Wagon - ok, this is a real car, the Holden Sandman
It's Time To Say You're Sorry
Prime Minister Koizumi of Japan has said sorry to China for Japan's wartime aggression. I didn't know that my blog was read in such circles - for those of you that have just joined us.
Perhaps it is time for me to say sorry.
Alex van Gastel - I am sorry that I called you a dork. I am also sorry that you are indeed a dork, as can be evidenced by the fact that you trashed six cars, during your school years, by various methods, not limited to hitting a kangaroo, blowing up the engine and crashing, of this there is no doubt.
I'm sorry that I didn't get far with Megan, the girl I had a crush on for several years. I'm not exactly sorry after seeing how she has ended up though.
I'm sorry I didn't take up the invitation of a Norwegian girl I met on a bus in Norway, funnily enough, to come to her place to "watch cable". I am glad that I didn't as we became penfriends for a while.
I'm sorry that I didn't get the contact details for a Slovak girl I met on a train from Bratislava to Vienna where we communicated for the whole trip by using Slovak/English and German/English dictionaries. I'm still sorry - what a stunner.
I'm sorry that I gave one pound sterling to a "homeless" guy at a subway station in London only to find out that this was his "job" during the week and he actually had a place in Croydon to stay on the weekends.
I'm sorry my Yankee mate Wayne lost his photo of my breaking the high jump record at Bordertown High School.
I'm sorry that I had my wedding day on AFL Grand Final day and one of my best mates had to smuggle a radio into the reception so that he could listen to the score.
I have a lot to be sorry for.
Prime Minister Koizumi of Japan has said sorry to China for Japan's wartime aggression. I didn't know that my blog was read in such circles - for those of you that have just joined us.
Perhaps it is time for me to say sorry.
Alex van Gastel - I am sorry that I called you a dork. I am also sorry that you are indeed a dork, as can be evidenced by the fact that you trashed six cars, during your school years, by various methods, not limited to hitting a kangaroo, blowing up the engine and crashing, of this there is no doubt.
I'm sorry that I didn't get far with Megan, the girl I had a crush on for several years. I'm not exactly sorry after seeing how she has ended up though.
I'm sorry I didn't take up the invitation of a Norwegian girl I met on a bus in Norway, funnily enough, to come to her place to "watch cable". I am glad that I didn't as we became penfriends for a while.
I'm sorry that I didn't get the contact details for a Slovak girl I met on a train from Bratislava to Vienna where we communicated for the whole trip by using Slovak/English and German/English dictionaries. I'm still sorry - what a stunner.
I'm sorry that I gave one pound sterling to a "homeless" guy at a subway station in London only to find out that this was his "job" during the week and he actually had a place in Croydon to stay on the weekends.
I'm sorry my Yankee mate Wayne lost his photo of my breaking the high jump record at Bordertown High School.
I'm sorry that I had my wedding day on AFL Grand Final day and one of my best mates had to smuggle a radio into the reception so that he could listen to the score.
I have a lot to be sorry for.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Korean Blonde Strikes Again
Dumb Point!
I got to work yesterday and Miky rang. She was rather upset as she couldn't find her car keys. I had seen her house keys but not the car keys. She was unable to take Yu-Jin to school. Lucky he isn't in year 12 doing his final exams.
About an hour later she rang, almost in tears, to explain that she had looked everywhere and couldn't find them. She thought that they must be in the boot of her car as she remembered getting some bread out and shutting the boot. I said that when I arrived home, as I wasn't leaving work, I would try to open the boot.
I got home rather quickly last night, the traffic wasn't too bad, expecting a very frazzled wife to greet me. She had used a pair of scissors to get into the boot but there were no keys there (I didn't tell anybody where I live, did I?). She had found her keys. The story goes something like this - she was about to leave home, car keys in hand, when the Korean Embassy rang. She put her keys down and looked for Yu-Jin's birth certificate, which she placed over the keys. After going to the toilet she couldn't locate her keys. The worrying thing was when she talked to me she had no recollection of doing anything with the keys from the night before. She had had them in her hand a few minutes beforehand.
Definitely a Korean Blonde moment.
Dumb Point!
I got to work yesterday and Miky rang. She was rather upset as she couldn't find her car keys. I had seen her house keys but not the car keys. She was unable to take Yu-Jin to school. Lucky he isn't in year 12 doing his final exams.
About an hour later she rang, almost in tears, to explain that she had looked everywhere and couldn't find them. She thought that they must be in the boot of her car as she remembered getting some bread out and shutting the boot. I said that when I arrived home, as I wasn't leaving work, I would try to open the boot.
I got home rather quickly last night, the traffic wasn't too bad, expecting a very frazzled wife to greet me. She had used a pair of scissors to get into the boot but there were no keys there (I didn't tell anybody where I live, did I?). She had found her keys. The story goes something like this - she was about to leave home, car keys in hand, when the Korean Embassy rang. She put her keys down and looked for Yu-Jin's birth certificate, which she placed over the keys. After going to the toilet she couldn't locate her keys. The worrying thing was when she talked to me she had no recollection of doing anything with the keys from the night before. She had had them in her hand a few minutes beforehand.
Definitely a Korean Blonde moment.
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