The good old days

I was going through some old boxes today and I found a little card being used as a bookmark:

Circa 1997.

One of the many things I miss about Ansett is the in-flight catering. The meals on Qantas domestic aren't half as good as they were on even the shortest Ansett/Kendall flight.

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Costello whacks Howard

Having bought Costello's memoir, I reckon he speaks better than he writes, but this is probably the best stuff Costello's ever put to paper.

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A memoir too far

John Howard has released his memoir. I don’t know what it is called and I won’t be reading it as it is likely to be another tendentious and selective recording of events by someone now consigned to history  - where they belong.

I and other Conservative faithful will never forgive Howard for his disproportionate arrogance, selfishness and utter pig-headedness in hanging on to the leadership of the Liberal party, only to witness the conclusion which was inevitable to all - except, it seems, Howard.

If I never hear of the man again it won’t be too soon.

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Ho Ho Huh?

Reading this announcement from The Langham Hotel during my recent stay, I was drawn to the 'Christmas Day' entry. It would seem that the only people to be surprised by a visit from Santa will be those too young to read - and aren't they always surprised to see him anyway?

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No beating around the bush with this Air NZ ad

Watch. Very funny.


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Melbourne looking pretty at 8pm

Night streetscapes and cityscapes always appeal to me. I took this from The Langham Hotel on Southbank on Monday night. Cosindering it was shot through glass, it turned out quite well.

Nikon D5000 in Night landscape mode. No tripod. Image not altered except for cropping at left by about 3cm to remove a reflection caused by a curtain.

Sad, but necessary

One of the most entertaining hosts of breakfast television has resigned.

I'm going to miss stuff like this.

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