New album out November 22, the first single 'Vertigo' released to radio in a matter of weeks, another world tour next year. Im excited. I saw them last time round in London, Birmingham and Dublin. It was an amazing experience. How I'd love to do it again. 

Often I'm to lazy to even write anything but fuck it, here goes another ramble.

Perth was awesome, my first time to the other side of the country and a good break away from things here.  Flying over business class i felt kinda special and made the most of that dangerous thing called free alcohol.  Well it's free when your on the plane anyway, the extra cost of the seat would cover that but hey, i got frequent flyers.  50ml shots of chivas regal had me slightly struggling to get my words out by the end.  And being stuck in a plane seat isn't all that great a way to get silly anyway.

Staying out in Sterling with Simon's dad and sister was nice.  Although it meant we couldn't really cut loose and have the same holiday effect as when your in a hotel it was nice to have a place to relax in.  The weekend was big, Friday and Saturday in Northbridge and a Sunday session down at Cottasloe( spelling?) .  Did the touristy thing to the remainder of the time, checked out Freeo including the prison, the ferry over to Rottnest and a 3 or so hour bikeride.  Was nice....  Came back to Melbs all refreshed.  Been working most of the time since but love it still.  Weekdays and then the night shifts on a weekend.

Wheel of beer last night after I knocked off work,  with Nat and a few others.  $5 a spin and a plethora of tasty beer prizesd to be won.   From 3 spins I won about 6 pints.  By midnight it was time to leave, intoxicated and a fun night.

Watched a really good film tonight. One of those films that really draws you in. 'Bloody Sunday' is a re-creation of the events that took place in Derry, Northern Ireland, January 30th. 1972.

I was in Northern Ireland back in February last year and got to know more about the countries history. A subject that has always interested me. Upon watching the film and in particular one of the bonus documentries that showed where it took place, I had to run and look at my photo's. Recognising the scenery instantly.

I awoke this morning feeling not to bad, considering another night out. I didn't try to prove anything last night by consuming lots of the hardcore stuff at a quick rate. There wasn't any need.

After a wonderful dinner with Mum and Dad in Carlton i was supposed to meet Aldrich at Puggs around 9 for birthday drinks. I get driven there after dinner but decide to call to make sure they'd arrived. Still at home... Wasn't going to wait in that place by myself. Not my kinda scene anyway.... A large group of old freinds were congretated in Brunswick St. First time in a while all together. The crowd i used to hang with and shared many beers with week after week back in the day. Decided to start there instead with the intention of heading on later on. Was great seeing everyone, didn't leave 'em. Old days relived almost. In a smallish bar, Labour in Vain we drunk jug after jug and talked meaningful shit all night. The remaining few progressed to Polly at the tail end of the night and ran into more freinds. The Godfather Cocktail was yum. None of this juicy, fruity rubbish. Strong alcohol baby, how they should be drunk. The Termy is on the way home. Yes I went there again at the very end for a quick drink.. Maccas, cab, home...

Weather is an easy topic to bring up but hey, it was a bloody wonderful day today. Drove to Rob's place in East Melbourne then we walked into town, checking out a few shops in Bourke St Mall. Always people. A far cry from good 'ol Tempe town.

There's a movie dad has been meaning to see for a little while now so with an oppurtunity to do so we went to the Jam Factory in Sth Yarra to catch 'The Day After Tomorrow'. Looked good on the big screen but I won't hurry to see it again. Coffee at a little cafe afterwards followed by a souva in Bridge Rd. Good just hanging out with Dad....

On the way there i drove past the pub where she works and saw her in the window as i made a quick glance. Ran into her last night to, we didn't even say a word to each other. I tried to smile and make contact as she walked past but we looked the other way. Awkard and weird.. Bullshit if you ask me... It used to be good..... I never meant to react the way I did and make the comment i did, I'd take it back if i could. I should've just held my breath, but being blown off, ignored then subtly having it rubbed in my face was a little painful. A reaction only natural?...

I don't mind that things didn't work out. I just don't like ending these sort of things on bad terms. It's always hard when your the dump/ee as oppossed to the dump/er. And even though I always new when we were hanging out that we had nothing or little in common it's still just a little annoying. When your looking for something real but it seems most of the time the fake, plastic short term is all you get and all you can take comfort in and even that doesnt last.

Hows that song go i so love?..
"This one goes out to the one I love, this goes one goes out to the one I left behind.. Another Prop to occupy my time"

I then thought about someone special tonight from my past. Still wonder if only.

My that was a deep and personal little vent session. Does this ramble belong here?? And now for something completely different.

Im going to Perth on Thursday. Bring it on Baby.

Bloody 'ell. I'm so not cut out to be a computer geek sometimes. I just don't have much geek in me I guess!!!

I try to make one simple little bloody change to this website design/layout and it takes foooooorever. Trial and error. Was an easy thing in the end.

Work!! Yeah still there, still enjoying it, still love being a people person. There's been a bit of weird tension inhouse lately though. Causing unsettlement and minor doubt. On my mind. Changes... I'm learning alot aiout being in a business that involves a more social aspect to run. Things I agree with, things I don't..


I had a Saturday night off and what do i do?? Go out into a pretty cool bar in town,leave card behind bar, order lots, urinate it down the toilet, get chatty, get happy, get stupid, end up at bloody work again on my night off, talk shit, stumble as I try to throw my arms around the world, get taxi, get home, get giddy, get sick, pass out at friends place. Watched movies at Simon's all day Sunday.

I need a holiday and I'm going to take some time off soon. Haven't really since I started at the pub some nine months ago. Need to just get away from it for a bit. All to serious lately.

Things are so quiet and peaceful when there's no one else around. Maybe to much so. With Damo in London doing what I already have, and the folks away on a well deserved trip in Canada, it leaves me with the house to myself. On one hand it's great. Im responsible for it all and I like that independence. But, on the other hand it gets quiet and a little lonely when im here. I am close to my family. I try not to spend all that to much time here lately, and when i do i eat, sleep or watch a movie or whatever.

Today no work, blue sky, sun.

For something to do i went into town, parked the car near Rod Laver and went for a walk in the Domain. Not that often I get down there. I sometimes forget how wonderful this city is and wish that i spent more time being a part of it rather than living in the 'burbs. Oblivious and detached from so much that goes on. Day's like today made me reavulate where I am and wonder why i am still here?

Checked out the music bowl, memories from the '95 REM gig came flooding back. Went for a walk along Southbank and ate a souva by the river. There's quite alot of residential apartments in that area and I thought about 'what If' I lived there. How good it would be to be in that part of town. So close to the city, the arts precinct, the gardens. whatever.... I realised that I don't belong here anymore. For me the grass is always greener on the other side. I need challenge, meaning, purpose.

Work is still going well I guess. Not quite as many hours but still enough to make up a full 35-40 week. Think I'll cook some dinner. Going to head out for a while tonight with soem friends. Better watch my money though, went a bit silly on Saturday night and tossed way to much money and scotch down the urinal......

Chris Martin - The Elongated Frontman.
Pious, semi-virginal, extremely charitable. Accused
of being a bed-wetter.


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nothing to much to say tonight, well worthwhile anyhow.
just wanted to at least say something.......

Radiohead has been cancelled tonight. Tom unable to sing due to a fucked voice.
They also played Rod Laver last night but my turn was tonight.

About 1pm this arvo I got the call from a friend to tell me the show was a no go, herself finding out from someone whom had been already waiting in line. I was on my way in to the venue...

Not happy.

Looking forward to this for so long. The one band I've never seen, whom for so long have been high on my wishlist of bands to see....

Let down and hanging around..
I'm not here this is not happening...
High and Dry.
Fade out again

Nice Dream............................

A night at home.. Rare..

Friday night turned out to be huge, firstly dinner in Brunswick St then onto Polly for some expensive but amazing cocktails. Stuff the fruity ones gimme as potent as you can get. Then to the Evelyn to see Hamo's band.... Once again ended up at the Termy, even my nights off are spent there. Shots, Scotch and whatever else. Apparently i was funny??? Left with Kendall around close. It's all a blur.....

Nick's wedding Saturday night was great. Good vibe and great food. All the old crew together again. Seems like the only time we catch up these days is at weddings. The original plan was to go to over 28's afterwards, ended up at the Perceveirence in Brunswick St. Didn't stay long...

Worked Sunday night, Pub was dead so closed early....

Radiohead tomorrow night, am sooo pumped. Can't wait. Operation get Bo out of work early is in full effect. I want to get there as early as possible to secure a decent posi on the floor.