Category Archives: Random

Killing time in the field

Pretty much 90% sitting around waiting with 10% stuff happening at the moment. Today is even worse as we are moving locations from one well site to another. As i am not allowed to participate in anything physical, apparently i … Continue reading

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A little premature

But lovely none the less.

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Gai-jin

Just getting locked into my new book Gai-jin by James Clavell, its looking like it is going to be a mix between Taipan and Shogun both fo which were excellent books, just as long as it’s not like Whirlwind which … Continue reading

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Out crabbing

Friday night i took off with Hui and Cao for a spot of crab fishing down on the gold coast. Hui had been telling me the week before about it and i said i was keen to go next time … Continue reading

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Horsey Horsey don’t you stop

Last weekend went over to Slickers Horse riding which is abotu 40 mins north west of Brisbane. It was a slightly chaotic start for the 9am ride as they had to roudn the horses up from the 1000 acres they … Continue reading

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Up a bit, up a bit, wait to much

It had to happen eventually, slightly misunderestimated where my neck hair ended and where my real hair begins.  The savings made from giving myself free hair cuts is off set by the costs to my dignity

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New Car

Finally got my car, I’ve got a Suzuki Grand Vitara, the only true 4×4 in its size or so the dealer told me. It’s a little interesting to go from my old beloved land rover to this vehicle to show you … Continue reading

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Fiat 500

Post for Al, check out this Fiat 500, we saw in West End. West End is where all the hippies hang out. It was in really good condition as well.

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day here in Oz. They don’t really have the Red Poppy here, well it is certainly not as prevalent as it is in the UK. But they still observe a minutes silence with a description describing the reason why read out … Continue reading

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