$30 dollars, 3 months.
DaleThe Sam Vimes "Boots" Theory of Economic Injustice runs thus:At the time of Men at Arms, Samuel Vimes earned thirty-eight dollars a month as a Captain of the Watch, plus…
Saturday Link Roundup – Weimaraner Edition.
Beautiful NikkiMy beautiful weimaraner, who sadly passed over in September 2012. The "Firsts" (SaraRenee Photos&Design)The "Firsts" are the elite and select group of Weims that drew us in, blinded us…
The Bestest Christmas Card.
Was this handmade effort that a friend’s partner made. People in the office often admire the craftsmanship of her cards.
Finding a “Bag Bag” these days.
“Bag Bag” plastic bag holders were a 1990’s thing. Essentially a “Bag “Bag” was a cloth bag with openings at the top and the bottom. You put bags in the…
Ikea Kitchen Timers
(courtesy of some friends who thought I’d like them for my collection)
The rules of lending a car, and why rental/company cars are more fun.
A friend has let me borrow her car. You can tell she’s clueless in the “let someone borrow your car” caper. It’s got half a tank of fuel in it!…
Thoughtful gifts
I loath receiving cash or gift cards for my birthday. Both scream “I couldn’t be bothered finding a present for you, so here’s some cash instead.” So if people ask…
“Are you a cross-dresser?”
asked a friend when they saw my choice of bed and bed sheets: I wanted something light and bright. A bit of a new start and that. Co-incidentally the Ikea…
Richmond lost…
First AFL/VFL football game I’ve been to in 30+ years, and Richmond was comprehensively thumped by Carlton (Round 16). The final score was Richmond (12.9.81) Carlton (28.16.184). Richmond is playing…
Little Lord Jesus would be happy
I always confuse the terms “Manga” and “Hentai”. I’m an IT Guy, but I’m not into Japanese Anime, which explains why I can’t remember which is the pornography, and which…