Category Archives: Too good to miss

Puzzlement! The checkout counter beckons.

Posted on 26 July, 2012 by jb

So, too, when my 17-year-old daughter turned up recently to argue she should no longer have to stay at her private school for the remainder of the year, having now sufficient grades to start university next year. “What have you … Continue reading →

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Priced by idiots

Posted on 23 July, 2012 by jb

That would be whiskyandmore.co.nz

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The Girl Chewing Gum

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by jb

The Girl Chewing Gum (1976)  12 mins. B/W. Sound. 16mm. “In The Girl Chewing Gum a commanding voice over appears to direct the action in a busy London street.  As the instructions become more absurd and fantasised, we realise that … Continue reading →

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“The older you get……

Posted on 15 July, 2012 by jb

…….the less* fucks you have to give. This guy ran out a while ago” was the best comment on this that I read. * “Fewer, actually…

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Good music never gets old…..

Posted on 14 July, 2012 by jb

….just a little ** dusty. This is Mike Campbell’s song. A guy too shy to even sing backing vocals takes hold of the song at 3:03 and gives it back to Tom Petty at 4:33. Look at Ron Blair’s grin … Continue reading →

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“I don’t have talent, I have tenacity”

Posted on 13 July, 2012 by jb

Henry Rollins. Truly inspirational. HT BoingBoing

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Catch a wave

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by jb

But a diversion the most common is upon the Water, where there is a very great Sea, & surf breaking on the Shore. The Men sometimes 20 or 30 go without the Swell of the Surf, & lay themselves flat … Continue reading →

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The more things change….

Posted on 11 July, 2012 by jb

This graphic dates back to 1917. Management and offices run to more than crew, ground staff and operating costs combined? Sounds familiar….

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……..there wasn’t a lot of brain function going on…

Posted on 6 July, 2012 by jb

Ever wondered if a nail could pierce bone? A Masterton man apparently did, so he placed a nailgun against his forehead and pulled the trigger to find out. The nail shot into his skull, pinned his beanie to his head … Continue reading →

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And talking of….

Posted on 6 July, 2012 by jb

San Diego…

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