There’s life! Hurlstone Agricultural High School Turns 100 in 2007, and it looks like a bunch of commemorative activities are planned. The official site seems to be back up and running, and has some details of what’s being planned. Colin Watts, from the class of ’78, has taken on some reunion planning. I’m glad to have discovered his Alumni site in the process, too.
If you’re an ex-Hurlstonian, You’d do well to send your details to the school to be kept informed of the centenary activities, sign up to the reunion page on Friends Reunited, or keep an eye on Colin’s Page.
Hoopra hoopra hoopra tap-a-go-yah!
Australia's Funniest Australia's Funniest Home Videos
Anyone watching Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show this Saturday (May 27th) may notice there are more members of the Cook family sitting in the back row than there are usually.
We went around the corner to TCN9 in Sydney for a taping this week, and the kids (and Granny!) are quite proud of their new autographed AFHV hats. We’re pleased to report that Toni Pearen gets the fashion thumbs-up from Those That Know These Things – for the first time ever.
We liked ‘the video with the kid licking the glass’. I don’t know whether it’s the audience hype-up session, but I think it’s funnier to see these clips live, with an audience.
If you’re in Sydney, with an afternoon to spare, and you’re not made squeamish by repeated clips of people being hit in the groin or head, we’d recommend turning up. There aren’t that many locally produced televised gigglefests these days.
UPDATE: I’ve had a few people emailing me asking me for information about the show. Sorry, but I’m not connected to Channel 9 or AFHV in any way – best place to go is funniesthomevideos.ninemsn.com.au
Go On Up, You Bald Head
You must
Starbucks. Venti. Iced. Chai. Tea. Latte.
Seriously. Do it.
A Bit
Good to see that even after weeks of neglect, BONWAG is still fulfilling its destiny. Nice to know it’s still useful. Thanks, Niamh!
I've Seen The Lights - And I've Given Up
After a couple of years of building up a decent collection of Christmas Lights (and having a break this year), I’d made a point not to be put off by other, more significant displays nearby. I’d always thought I’d get serious one of these years and put in a serious effort.
Until I saw this setup. It’s amazing, authentic, and raises the bar sufficiently high for me not to feel like bothering any more. Maybe I’ll work on my Christmas BBQing skills instead.
Thought for the Day
“Some people are like Slinkies…Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs” – unknown
Cutting Remarks
I’ve just returned from Ikea. I have a problem with my purchase.
Spot the Difference
Found another cool optical illusion which is a useful wake-up for anyone who thinks they’re in control of their own brain….
Birthdayarama
Caleb’s Birthday today – the big Double-Digit one where you renounce your allegiance to Fisher Price, to be inducted into the great church of Sony (Nike Reformed).
This year, Pokemon continues its reign at the top of the list, with Digimon a close second. How do those toy marketers do it for so long? Caleb’s grown up on these things.
As for me, who turned thirtysomething last week – I was nicely surprised by a bunch of stuff to keep me warm – jackets, shirts, bedsocks, chocolate, and a Sudoku puzzle anthology.
A real winter birthday. I guess I’m resigned to the fact I won’t be getting beach towels as birthday gifts, unless I happen to move to the northern hemisphere at some point.
BONWAG 