Monthly Archives: July 2008

>Tunes for a Tuesday – 22 July 2008

Posted on 22 July, 2008 by jb

> The Wallflowers – One Headlight from Bringing Down The HorseEluvium – Requiem On Frankfort Ave from CopiaTroubled Minds – Under My Thumb from Top Of The DialThe Temptations – I Can’t Get Next to You from Billboard Top 100 … Continue reading →

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>Stupid bloody Poms

Posted on 18 July, 2008 by jb

> This sign says that – despite the fact that it's private property – you can park here under certain conditions. It continues to tell you what they'll do to you, your car and your wallet if you DON'T meet … Continue reading →

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>Yes it is. Oh no it isn’t

Posted on 17 July, 2008 by jb

> It's a fairly well-known fact that Germany lags behind the rest of the world technologically. Especially the UK, world leaders in plumbing (none of this complex/prone to failure combined mixed faucets – hot and cold taps are cutting edge…) … Continue reading →

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>Tunes for a Tuesday – 15 July 2008

Posted on 15 July, 2008 by jb

> Mike Oldfield – Clear Light from Tubular Bells II  Bob Dylan – Paths Of Victory from Witmark & Sons Demos  The Lovin’ Spoonful – You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice from Billboard Top 100 Hits Of 1966   … Continue reading →

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>I’m very sorry about this…

Posted on 11 July, 2008 by jb

> This is just too embarrassing…… The whole story’s here

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>Don’t ask me…..(about public transport)

Posted on 9 July, 2008 by jb

I’ve been quite impressed with myself lately. Getting around on Christoph’s bike and walking 5km every couple of days. Doing the Bionic Leg wonders and keeping the weight in check. And using public transport. Quite a pleasant experience mostly, but … Continue reading →

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>Tunes for a Tuesday – 8 July 2008

Posted on 8 July, 2008 by jb

> Nelly Furtado – Saturdays from FolklorePink Floyd – If from Atom Heart MotherMamou – Ugly Day Stomp from Ugly DayCarpenters – Ticket To Ride from Singles 1969-1981Clapton, Miller, Gadd, Sample, & Sanborn – Snakes from Montreaux Jazz Festival 1997Lowell … Continue reading →

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Don’t ask me….(about Bernard Buffet)

Posted on 8 July, 2008 by jb

When I was in my last year at school (and getting bugger all pocket money, btw), I’d spend most Friday evenings in the Big Smoke. Friday Night Shopping was as good as it got in Auckland in the mid 60’s. … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me…..(about Adolf)

Posted on 7 July, 2008 by jb

> Now, I’m a fairly openminded person, but some of the stuff at Frankfurt’s Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art) is seriously weird shit. There’s the table, for a start. Half of it’s inside the building. The other … Continue reading →

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>Aaaaaaargh……!

Posted on 7 July, 2008 by jb

> Being an old bastard, I’m in the process of applying for my pension. Which is a bit complicated, given that I’ve worked in 3 countries, all of which have to get their act together in order for the Pension … Continue reading →

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