Mick's World Tour

Bendy Tripod

I bought a little bendy tripod on the weekend. I'm very excited.

It is about 15 cm long, and has three bendy legs, sort of like those on a bendy straw. It screws into the bottom of my digital camera to allow for great still shots and also those timer ones so the camera owner gets in some.

Cost about $10.

Home. Sick.

Working from home yesterday and today. Sore throat, flu, aches - it sux. I'm eating soup, toast, orange juice and cough lollies.

If anything promotes getting well, it's daytime TV. Thank god for DVD's. But it does encourage sleeping.

I am not a good patient. Interesting because I'm impatient.

To all those who share my affliction - "Get Well Soon".

Rugby World Cup Final

England beats Australia in one of the best Rugby Union games ever. Brilliant. Extra time, nearly double extra time.

England wins with a drop goal from Jonny Wilkinson. A brilliant player who deserves what he gets.

Congrats to England. Well done the Wallabies, great effort.

I do think that the point system needs to be reviewed, and they should consider 'convert your own try'. But England did score a try, so, again, well done.

Hamsters Rule

I got another Hamster for my birthday. This one sings Cacucaracha.

:)

Join the Hamster Revolution.

You can buy them at; http://www.opusdesign.com.au/

For Saturday Night when we win

Waltzing Matilda;

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a Coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

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Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

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Up rode the squatter mounted on his thorough-bred Down came the troopers One Two Three Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

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Up jumped the swagman sprang in to the billabong You'll never catch me alive said he, And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.

Bound for Botany Bay

Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty, Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ay, Singing too-rall, li-oo-rall, li-ad-di-ty Oh we are bound for Botany Bay Oh we are bound for Botany Bay.

Verse 1 Farewell to Old England forever Farewell to my old pals as well Farewell to the well known Old Bailee Where I once used to be such a swell Where I once used to be such a swell.

Verse 2 There's the captain as is our commandeer, There's bo'sun and all the ship's crew There's first and the second class passengers, Knows what we poor convicts goes through Knows what we poor convicts goes through.

Verse 3 'Taint leaving Old England we cares about, 'Taint 'cos we mispells wot we knows But becos all we light finger'd gentry Hop's around with a log on our toes. Hop's around with a log on our toes.

Verse 4 Oh had I the wings of a turtle-dove, I'd soar on my pinions so high, Slap bang to the arms of my Polly love, And in her sweet presence I'd die And in her sweet presence I'd die.

Verse 5 Now all my young Dookies and Duchesses, Take warning from what I've to say, Mind all is your own as you touch-es-es, Or you'll find us in Botany Bay, Or you'll find us in Botany Bay.

England can't score tries in rugby union

The Joke (or part of it)

>A guy walks into a bar with a dachshund under >his arm. The dog is wearing a England rugby >jersey and is festooned with England pom-poms. >
>The bartender says, "Hey! No pets are >allowed! You'll have to leave." >
>The guy begs him, "Look, I'm desperate! We're >both big fans, the TV's broken at home, and this >is the only place around where we can see the >game." >
>After securing a promise that the dog will >behave, and warning him that he and the dog will >be thrown out if there's any trouble, the bartender >relents and allows them to stay in the bar and >watch the game. The big game begins with the >poms receiving the kickoff. They march down >field, get stopped at the 22, and kick a penalty >goal. >
>Suddenly, the dog jumps up on the bar and begins >walking up and down the bar giving high-fives >to everyone. The bartender says, "Wow, that is >the most amazing thing I've seen! What does the >dog do if they score a try?" >
>The owner replies, "I don't know, I've only >had him for three years."

Too much emphasis on penalties and drop goals. Try is 5 points, drop goals 3 points, penalties 3 points, conversions 2 points. An drop goal/penalty is worth 60% of an unconverted try and 42% of a converted try. This equation needs to change..

My solution? (I hear you ask!)

1. Drop goals are worth 1 point. 2. Penalty goals are worth 1.
3. Players have to convert their own tries (see other post)

:)

My 28th year

As I'm about to celebrate by 29th birthday, I'm looking back on my 28th year on earth.

Here is my highlights, in no particular order of preference;
* Holiday up north with George and Mei Lin
* Wallabies making the World Cup final.
* Kazaa.
* Working with an amazing team through some amazing challenges.
* Deep discussions with Ryan about his life.
* Weekends with Mum and dad
* Arranging furniture with Mum
* Dad cooking me a laksa
* Surfing trip north with Nath, Caine, Will, Coop, Dan, Juzzy.
* Going out with Aniko. I know it didn't work out, but she is a wonderful person and I wish her the best.
* Two trips to Europe;
- Portugal with Sally
- In London with Bernard and John
- Chelsea vs Bolton - my first premier league game
- Working in Paris
- Visiting Wiebke and Mathhias in Hamburg (they are about to have a baby!!!)
- Visiting Budapest, Hungary with Aniko. Amazing city.
* Tracey Carrs wedding.
* Moving to Cremorne Point and living by myself.
* Breaking Rowan's wrist. Ok, not so good, but still unforgettable.
* Jazmine's 3rd birthday.
* Jazmine and Jaimee laughing at me when the ball landed on my head. 10 times in a row.
* Sal with the letter box in the backyard for the kids.
* Wayne sending me an email about the cork tiling and me wetting my pants.
* Flying to Melbourne to be harrassed by a journalist.

What did I miss????

Wallabies Win for My Birthday

On Saturday night I went to the Lord Nelson to have some drinks, dinner and watch the Rugby and celebrate my 29th Birthday (later this week...). The night was a roaring success for the Wallabies, but not for my liver.

Having 3 groups of friends at the same pub meant that I was drinking 3 times as much, well at least with shots.

The game was fantastic. A breakaway try by Stirling Mortlock set us up for a big win. Plus great defense by the forwards put pressure on the kiwis. So Australia plays England in the final next Saturday.

After the game we kept drinking (faster if that's possible) and also participated in some singing. Including;
* Waltzing Matilda
* Australian National Anthem.
* "It's a short trip home for your boys" (to the kiwis in the house).

By midnight, I was a mess. I needed to get home. I walked across the bridge with Dee, Ceals, Rowan and Anna.

Big thanks to George for not buying me a drink. I really didn't need anymore and I think you were the only one to notice.

29 years old..... Hmmm, I wonder what will be in store for me?

See the pics.

Did I miss anything?

Control-z

I have just (thought about) patenting a device that allows you to UNDO things in life. You just carry around a mini keyboard, but it only has the Control and Z key on it (universal for UNDO).

When things go wrong - you press Control+Z. But it must only be used in cases of very minor irritation.

For Eggs Sample;
* You walk into the tow bar of a car - Control+Z
* You poor milk onto a good bowl of cereal to find the milk is out of date - Control+Z
* You drop your pen in your lap and it makes a mark on your pants - Control+Z
* You chicken burger arrives at your table but you realise you really want a steak sandwich - Control+Z

Any other ideas for uses of Control+Z?

How Metro?

How Metrosexual are you?

This is a pretty good quiz; clic k here.

I got 3 out of 12, but I think I'm a bit more middle of the road Metro. I have lots of shoes, I check the mirror every time I go to the toilet (not that there is much I can do), I have to tweezer my eyebrows occasionally (I inherited John Howard like shrubbery) - but you have to get them exactly right to get any points.

Let me know how you go!