Saturday, November 18, 2023
The Name's Bond
Ian Fleming took inspiration for James Bond's name from an American ornithologist. This is he; the original James Bond.
"Do expect me to mimic the mating call of a tawny frogmouth?"
"No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to ... wait; what?"
Friday, February 05, 2021
Virus
I thought I might infect this site with a virus to try and make some money by extorting people but I really lack the know-how and inclination, so I am trusting you to try not to remember your computer's password until you have sent a heap of bitcoin to some rando in the Ukraine. Thanks.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Umbrellas
As you may or may not know, I am a keen student of umbrellas. This marvellous device has been keeping rain (and sun) off countless generations since its invention about 4000 years ago in China. Which means you probably could count the generations, but let's not.
In fact, a great highlight of mine was visiting Launceston's Ye Olde Umbrella Shoppe, where I was served by Ye Olde Umbrella Shoppe Ladye who was a hundred if she was a day.
Where am I going with this? Netflix has released another installment of their documentary "The Umbrella Academy". While distracting enough, there is very little information to be gleaned about umbrellas, and instead an ape creature continually taunts a small boy. Quite disappointing. 1 star.
Still Alive
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
How Am I Doing, You Ask? You Didn't? Well, Go To Hell Then
I know blogs aren't really a thing anymore, but they are useful for keeping tabs on people who don't have a Facebook account, or don't use Facebook much because it's a steaming pile of shit (guilty as charged, m'lud!).
So for those who may have come here to find out if I am still alive - I am. Further:
1. PhD was gained a few years ago, but am still recovering. Former easy going outlook on life not quite regenerated.
2. Wife doing OK.
3. Kids doing OK, very proud of them, all into uni/circus school/Dr Xavier's Acadamy of People With Superpowers of All Types, Even the Kind of Lame Ones.
3. House still standing.
4. Car still running.
5. That spat I had with Manuel Noriega is showing no signs of easing up. Heh heh! I sometimes send him pictures of his cuckoo clock, just to taunt him. Pablo reckons he just throws them away, although he still has the old Pirelli calendar up in his cell.
6. Out tortoise, Mittens, is still missi WAIT HERE HE COMES
So for those who may have come here to find out if I am still alive - I am. Further:
1. PhD was gained a few years ago, but am still recovering. Former easy going outlook on life not quite regenerated.
2. Wife doing OK.
3. Kids doing OK, very proud of them, all into uni/circus school/Dr Xavier's Acadamy of People With Superpowers of All Types, Even the Kind of Lame Ones.
3. House still standing.
4. Car still running.
5. That spat I had with Manuel Noriega is showing no signs of easing up. Heh heh! I sometimes send him pictures of his cuckoo clock, just to taunt him. Pablo reckons he just throws them away, although he still has the old Pirelli calendar up in his cell.
6. Out tortoise, Mittens, is still missi WAIT HERE HE COMES
Monday, May 09, 2016
How the Pros Do It
Andrew Bolt! He's here all week folks, but don't try the veal, it's shit.(c/- GB.)
Friday, February 20, 2015
Frogs
It occurred to me the other day that a great many people are positively disposed towards frogs. (Admittedly I don't have any stats on this, it's just more of a gut feeling.) We love their funny big eyes, their spry little limbs and their green-ness. And yet people don't seem to be as favourably disposed towards Lord Christopher Monckton. I wonder why this is.
Probably not a frog.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Review: 'Kingsman: The Secret Service"
Many, many times I have remarked to my good lady wife "You know what I'd like to see in a movie? Mr. Darcy going postal in a church".
And now we have it.
Some other stuff happened too, but it was mostly pretty boring.
