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It's what writers do....
Nov. 23rd, 2003 08:11 pmWriters, or at least ones that have overcome that terrible illness called writer's block (a mimetic infection which can last for years at a time), write. As I fancy myself a bit of a wordsmith, I have been pretty prolific recently....
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On December 15 I'm off to New Zealand for a few weeks to spend Christmas and see in the New Year with family. This will be a first. Seeming that I'm an uncle, I'd better by something for that cheeky little nephew, although probably not this. I'm also supposed to squeeze in a week in South Australia before all this. It looks like (I can hear the screams of disappointment already) that my idea of a week in Queensland is going to have to be delayed until the new year.
Last Thursday I overcame my aversion to music by seeing the reformation gig of The Money Shot at the Terminus Hotel. These lads, having had two of their members overseas for a year, are an excellent indie band, sort of like R.E.M. with chord progressions with a touch of the Psychedelic Furs and Nick Cave for good measure. They played several times at cocktail parties at Jika Jika back in those days. Great to see them back in action.
Whilst not the most careful in spelling or grammar myself a journey to the Victoria markets in the city caused a couple of surprises on Saturday. One was a pharmacist with the street sign "Why Pay More!". I thought that was a question, not a statement and frankly I find the idea of a pharmacy that can't read or write somewhat scary. Another was a car rental with "Your special" emblazoned on the window. Evidently we're owners of a special car-rental. Finally there was the hotel with the two story banner emblazoned with "Great Atmostsphere" despite the fact it's rather rectangular.
Obligatory weather comment: Melbourne's weather is a long running joke ("four seasons in a single day"), but the last week has defied even these prevailing norms. It's been like something out of a Stephen Donaldson novel - two days of searing heat, following by a downpour of rain, followed by an autumn-like ambience, then back to the winter chill and rain just to kickstart summer. Go figure.
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On December 15 I'm off to New Zealand for a few weeks to spend Christmas and see in the New Year with family. This will be a first. Seeming that I'm an uncle, I'd better by something for that cheeky little nephew, although probably not this. I'm also supposed to squeeze in a week in South Australia before all this. It looks like (I can hear the screams of disappointment already) that my idea of a week in Queensland is going to have to be delayed until the new year.
Last Thursday I overcame my aversion to music by seeing the reformation gig of The Money Shot at the Terminus Hotel. These lads, having had two of their members overseas for a year, are an excellent indie band, sort of like R.E.M. with chord progressions with a touch of the Psychedelic Furs and Nick Cave for good measure. They played several times at cocktail parties at Jika Jika back in those days. Great to see them back in action.
Whilst not the most careful in spelling or grammar myself a journey to the Victoria markets in the city caused a couple of surprises on Saturday. One was a pharmacist with the street sign "Why Pay More!". I thought that was a question, not a statement and frankly I find the idea of a pharmacy that can't read or write somewhat scary. Another was a car rental with "Your special" emblazoned on the window. Evidently we're owners of a special car-rental. Finally there was the hotel with the two story banner emblazoned with "Great Atmostsphere" despite the fact it's rather rectangular.
Obligatory weather comment: Melbourne's weather is a long running joke ("four seasons in a single day"), but the last week has defied even these prevailing norms. It's been like something out of a Stephen Donaldson novel - two days of searing heat, following by a downpour of rain, followed by an autumn-like ambience, then back to the winter chill and rain just to kickstart summer. Go figure.