1:08:40 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

This weekend there is only one game of AFL -- all the other teams have a break. So, I am faced with a weekend without footy.

What shall I do? Clean my cupboards?? Rearrange my DVD collection ??? Talk to my wife????

I'll think of something

[listening to: Sunsets - Powderfinger ]
10:26:32 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

I took the boys to see Shrek 2 yesterday.

They all loved it!

We got the soundtrack a few weeks back, and it was good to see the music in context with the rest of the movie.

I would say that Fairy Godmother stole the show. And how cute was Puss-in-Boots. The new characters in the movie were great.

The movie has done amazing business in Australia and will break all the records. We had to queue up at the cinema for 1 hour before the session, and it was a full house. I can't remember the last time I went to the movies and it was a full house.

[listening to: Fairy Godmother Song - Jennifer Saunders ]
11:54:22 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

I broke my glasses last week.

A major inconvenience.

I have those funky rimless specs, which are meant to be unbreakable. I proved that wrong!

So, I used some strategically placed sticky tape to connect the arm back to the specs, so that I could wear them on my drive home. They were a bit crooked and blurry, but they were functional.

Somehow I managed to get home and went searching for one of my other older glasses. I found a pair that I reckon is 10-15 years old. They have a 80s vide to them. My kids reckon I look like Harry Potter.

The other problem is the prescription on the lenses is out of date, which makes me see things in a different perspective. Time to update the prescription, me thinks.

To top it all off, the folks have no idea how long before I get them repaired (great customer service). Definite incentive to update prescription of geeky old glasses.

[listening to: Forgotten Years - Midnight Oil ]
12:58:10 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • Random

Today is a public holiday in most Australian states - it is Queen's Birthday. This weekend marks the start of the snow season and it is when Australian's are honored for their efforts in the community.

For me and my family, it's an extra day of fun and games - the sun is out today, so we will go on a picnic.

[listening to: Rock Your Socks - Tenacious D ]
9:10:23 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

I took my big boys to see the new Harry Potter movie today.

It was a different, darker movie to the previous two. More adult.

Plot Outline: It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him next.

My boys enjoyed the movie and can't wait to see it again. I liked the Maruader's Map - a great example of a location based application :)

[listening to: Jump Up - Elvis Costello ]
1:45:50 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • My Interests

Billy and I are going to the SCG today to see the Saints play the Swans

Lot of stories about the game:

• Bring on St Kilda
• Blake makes way for Black
• No doubting bold Thomas
• Why Dal Santo can win Brownlow
• Life with Grant Thomas
• Expect 'close, tight' game, says Thomas
• Taking a punt on Jones
• No talk of finals: Ball
• Goal-hungry Saints notching up historic totals
• Roos tips Saints will test Hall temper
• Black among three inclusions
• Saints will test out Hall, says Roos

10:50:33 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • My Hobbies

I had a bit of a spill yesterday. Didn't think much of it.  I did get a nasty bruise on my right hand side - no, I promise i wont post any photos.

During the day though, things started to hurt. Best go to the doctor, just to be sure.

Turns out I broke a rib. The doctor had a bit of a chuckle and told me that there isn't much he can do and that it would hurt for a couple of weeks. Thanks doc! Glad I amused you.

So I am now carrying a box of Panadol for the pain during the day, and I got a prescription for Panadeine Forte for night time. Hopefully the pain will go away soon!

9:49:06 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family