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Archive for November, 2009
Pak choy
Mmmm, the packet said 'bok choy' which is Australian for 'pak choy' or Chinese cabbage. I planted it and when it came up it didn't look like pak choy. Long stalks, pretty yellow flowers. Now the flowers are gone and PODS have formed. Beans? The packet definitely says 'pak choy'!
The Don
Leaving Josh at play school is pretty gut wrenching. He loves going (twice a week now), but when you say goodbye and leave the room, he just stands there. He looks like a lost little orphan - lonely, helpless and with no friends. . But it's not true. I think he is The Don, The Enforcer, King of the Hill. He is one of the youngest in his [...]
Top place to live
Damn work has been keeping me away from the blogging stuff... . Anyway, I just discovered an interesting poll run by HSBC bank of the top places in the world for expats to live in. Canada came in first, Australia second and Thailand third. But, the surprise (not for some) is South Africa sneaking in at number six. I guess when you're a British [...]
Flow like a pro: Learn to dirt jump with Mike Smith
Dirt jumps can be very intimidating to ride, especially when you see top riders gliding through them as though they’re on rails. Here is a very informative article on BikeRadar on how to hit dirt jumps: Riding dirt jumps
Rugby blues
Need I even mention it? ANOTHER loss... . Why is it that every time we lose, the fans go straight for the jugular - the ref's? . Grow up guys! The Boks are playing crap rugby and need to pull their fingers out. Yes, it's 'only' Italy this week, but it's Mallett! Did you see what their scum did to the All Blacks'? . And if you [...]
Sunshine and strawberries
After 8 days of temperatures between 30C & 35C, today was actually quite cold! We only reached 23.5C! . But of course good weather means outdoor time, so last Saturday was spent riding my bike and geocaching. In the afternoon, I spent time outdoors with the kids in the garden before firing up the BBQ for some steaks and snags. Deb had to [...]
