Entries from July 2008

July 15, 2008

Swimming in July

Swimming in July
Originally uploaded by stack
We went swimming two days ago and it was actually quite pleasant. Unbelievable for this time of the year. There were more people swimming today and I would have gone in had we had the required attire.
I have always fancied becoming a ‘winter swimmer’ but have always found something to [...]

July 14, 2008

Walking up mow with a meever

Dash has been walking around singing Silverchair’s ‘Straight Lines’ lately (and when I say ’singing’ I mean moaning a bit and getting the words all wrong) so I downloaded it for him and then called him in to give him his ’surprise’. He then pointed out to me that he doesn’t have any “rock” music [...]

July 4, 2008

Country lessons #486 – #489

Lesson #486
At a function advertised as a ‘cocktail party’ it is not always necessary to serve said beverages*.
Lesson #487
A motivational speaker is appropriate entertainment for a ‘cocktail party’.
Lesson #488
It is quite acceptable to include samosas and spring rolls on a ‘Mexican’ menu. Anything that has seen chilli will do.
Lesson #489
A dress code of ‘cocktail/mexican’ is [...]