Hardware Failures
It’s been a busy month! Sadly, my beloved iBook is suffering a possibly terminal affliction whilst my phone has given up on cellular communications and has decided to pursue a career as a Geiger counter impersonator. This has been a bit awkward but life goes on (the fear of living without a mobile is greater than the reality).
I welcomed the new year at the Belgian Beer Cafe (question answered, Penny :-), which has a huge beer garden that, although not as impressive as Munich’s finest, provided a more-than-adequate venue. The inclusive beer all night helped too!
I’ve done a little bit of travelling around Victoria too. I visited the Dandenong Hills a couple of weeks ago; a relaxing retreat just outside the city. To live in Victoria and not see the Great Ocean Road would be a tragedy and I fully intend on exploring the entire length of the road at some point. Recently I made it just a few kilometres along the coast, first to Torquay for a traditional Aussie Day barbie, then along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne. My exposure to Aussie surf culture on the trip must have been too great as I even bought a hoodie. I fit right in now.
Now back to some real culture. Not only did I visit the Ramsay Street Neighbours set (not as big as it looks on the television) but I also saw hundreds of screaming female backpackers lusting after Dr Karl Kennedy and his band. Before you jump to the conclusion that I paid to witness this rather surprising event, I should point out that my friend, who is Dr Karl’s drummer (and a very good one at that) arranged for me to hang out, away from the mob, at the side of the stage. Seriously, how could I say no?
Jade came over for a brief visit and we went back to Tony Starr’s Kitten Club, this time for food, which was impressive and reasonably priced, as most places are in Melbourne. Jade was fun as ever but is hiding most of the photographic evidence from me!
Happy belated Australia Day!