You Must Be From Away

Lunch @ Wai Kitchen, Waiheke

Posted on 7 March, 2014 by jb

And the view.

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Testing the “Nine Lives” theory

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by jb

Benjamin, Devonport’s library cat, performing a robust test of the concept.
I get the impression that he didn’t get to the “Don’t push your luck” disclaimer…

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Private Eye Classics

Posted on 17 February, 2014 by jb

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Isn’t 85% organic…

Posted on 17 February, 2014 by jb

..like being a “bit” pregnant….?

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This is America

Posted on 14 February, 2014 by jb

This is the official medal standing table for Sochi This is how the Americans see itThey reckon that 2nd and 3rd placings i.e. losers count as much as winning an event.

“Can’t be behind Canada – let’s manipulate the data”

Pathetic

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Good thing they didn’t ask…

Posted on 13 February, 2014 by jb

Didn’t let on that “irresponsible”, “childish” and “idiotic” are just a few of the names I’m called…

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Alexander Calder

Posted on 12 February, 2014 by jb

In the 1960s, school trips meant a trip to the Bridgeway Theatre in Northcote, Auckland for a Jacques Cousteau film.

Or a Russian interpretation of Hamlet. (Power lines on the horizon included for our merriment….)

One of the shorts was about Alexander Calder and his mobiles.

Hooked me instantly and I’ve stayed hooked since

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Looks like snow to me

Posted on 12 February, 2014 by jb

About time I sodded off to warmer climes.
I’m told Sochi is nice this time of year….

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Tunes for a Tuesday – 11 February 2013

Posted on 11 February, 2014 by jb

Bam Bam – Toots & The Maytals – Sweet and Dandy (The Best Of Toots and The Maytals) [Listen]
Ghost – Geoff Useless – Don’t stop [Listen]
Home Together – White Denim – BIRP! October 2010 [Listen]
Love Hurts – Roy Orbison – The All-Time Greatest Hits [Listen]
Lucky Trumble – Nancy Wilson – Almost Famous [Listen]
More Than a Feeling – Nirvana [Listen]
Pretty Girls – Wale [Listen]
Puget Sound – Treasureseason – BIRP! June 2013 [Listen]
The Statue – The Go-Betweens – Oceans Apart [Listen]
Travelling Man – Free – The Free Story [Listen]