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Pff...November 02 Goodbye, farewell, I hope you go to hell...I dislike My Space, or whatever the hell it's called. I have created a new blog, so here it is...
That is all. October 21 <Insert Title>Once again I shall utilize the awesome power of dot points.
....?! October 16 To bar, or not to Cobar...Just as I was getting settled... I've got everything sorted. Swimming, water polo, band...more swimming. Well ladies and gents, and those under neither classification, I have some breaking news. Today we had a work meeting. At this meeting we were informed of a number of things, with one such item being our working future once our fire systems job was finished. "You will be going away. Get that into your head."....but wait, it gets better.... "If you get sent to Griffith, you'll be there for two years...at least" "If you get sent to Cobar....." For the rest of the day I have been thinking one thing...."Please not Cobar..." October 15 Around the Bay in a dayToday I had the pleasure of participating in the Around the Bay in a Day bike ride. However, before you get any wild ideas of me actually completing the full ride, I must inform you that we only rode the 42 km version. It is my aim to enter in a longer ride next year, presumably the 100km ride. Today's ride was great fun, as we made our way from Docklands to Altona and then back again, via the Westgate Bridge. Riding over the Westgate was a highlight, as was riding around Altona. It was only after we had come back home that someone mentioned that today is the 36th anniversary of the collapse of the original Westgate Bridge. Here is part of an article on Wikipedia, "Two years into construction of the bridge, on 15 October 1970, the 112 m span between piers 10 and 11 collapsed and fell 50 m to the ground and water below. Thirty-five construction workers were killed.
There was a difference in camber of 4.5 inches between two half girders at the west end of the span which needed to be joined. It was proposed that the higher one be weighted down with 8 concrete blocks, each 10 tonnes, which were located on site. The weight of these blocks caused the span to buckle, which was a sign of structural failure. The longitudinal joining of the half girders was partially complete when orders came through to remove the buckle. As the bolts were removed the bridge snapped back and the span collapsed. A Royal Commission into the collapse was established, and concluded on 14 July 1971. It attributed the failure of the bridge to two causes; the structural design by designers Freeman Fox and Partners and an unusual method of erection by World Services and Construction, the original contractors of the project. Six twisted fragments of the collapsed bridge can be found adorning the gardens in the engineering faculty of Monash University, Clayton campus. It is said by students that they are there to remind engineers of what happens when they get it wrong. Monash University acquired these pieces when it was asked to participate in the investigation into the collapse." October 08 I can't believe its not blogHmm... I am at the present moment in time, listening to some cool swing, with all the toms and the crazy trumpet. Mmmm... Today was the last day of the Commercial Club's swimming competitions. They had a luncheon at the club afterwards and I won stuff! Yay! I am currently rather jealous of Daniel....he bought a car. Damn him.... I also found out how much it would cost to insure a car I had looked at. It was slightly sporty, but that's no excuse for their attempt to rob me. Damn those insurers.... Hmm, forget the segway, on another note....I'm going to join one of the many water polo clubs in Albury. Someone at work plays for the Pool Pirates, and he recruited me. I could handle the swimming side of things fine, but I've got a lot to learn about the ball side of things. Damn those water polo balls... This means I'm going to be slightly busy now. Swimming whenever I can, and water polo in between. I still wish I could do morning swimming sessions, but unfortunately, that's the way it is. Damn my lack of time... Ah, on a slightly related note, I am thinking of doing the Lorne Pier to Pub. Well, what I should say is, I want to do it, but whether I get in or not is another matter. Also, I believe that most people wear wetsuits. I do not have a wetsuit. I reckon you could probably do it without one, as its only 1.2km Well, that's all I can think of now. October 01 Blog-a-log-logAhem, I have recently come to the rather unsatisfactory conclusion that I have very little idea what sort of car I want. As well as this, I have also had my fears confirmed that every car that I might even look at is either far too expensive, or just in my price range. "What are you complaining about then?!" Well, unfortunately, those ones are cheaper for a reason. High kms, damaged bodywork, doesn't move...and more. Really, people should take people like me into account. Anyway, I feel sorry for the police officer assigned the task of demonstrating the new taser-gun-thingy. How the hell did they work that one out? Scissors-Paper-Rock? Whoever drew the short straw? Whoever could assault the most civilians in custody in half an hour? Why couldn't they just test it on somebody they'd apprehended? "Damnit! We've been on patrol all morning and we still haven't found anyone actually 'breaking' the law! All morning and that Taser-gun-thing-a-ma-bob is still in the glovebox! Hmm, just stop here and we'll go zap that bum!" Champion de Albury!Right... Today I participated in the Big Albury Bike Ride. It's not big, but it is a bike ride. At the start, the woman with the microphone said that the ride was a race (she had no real importance...or personality either, as it sounded like listening to that Microsoft guy that you get to say stupid shit on the computer). Anyway, Microsoft-Lady was wrong, and everyone laughed at her, but it was funny because we rode to Lake Hume. At Lake Hume I got off and looked around, and all the good cyclists disappeared on their own ride. When I got back on the bike to come back into Albury I ended up being by myself, in front of everyone else, so it was just me and the SES truck. So when I rode in they were all like, "Here comes the first rider" and I was like, "Hahaha, Champion of the Tour de Albury!" September 28 The stupidity of people...Why oh why, without a sigh, can't stupid people just shut up? "Pff, we like jazz....to speak loudly over the top of resulting in generally annoying everyone else." Stupid people.... Hmm.... Why oh why, can't you stupid people just shut up and die?... Anyway...I saw the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra play. It's a big band, but they play more modern stuff. It was good....except for the people talking....(damn that stupid woman and her incessant jabbering...and her friend in ridiculously tight and pink "fat pants") Hmmm...that is all. Oh, except Mum, Dad and Marie are all pissing me off again.... ......of course, it's them, not me..... ...naturally. September 27 Would you like milk with that?Where will the insanity stop?! Well, that's an easy one....when everyone is long gone. However, until that point, the world will be full of stupid people. Today, that means the people involved in "current affairs" television. How much can you milk a story? How long can you flog a dead horse? How long can you milk a horse before it dies? How much can you flog a cow before it milks? How milky does the person doing the flogging, like their coffee? Is using repeated random thoughts linked tenuously by a few words like flogging a dead horse?....or milking a dead cow? Anyway, now that I have that out of my system... I am not particularly happy about the "milking" (must.suppress.urge.to.continue.insanity) of the 'emotion' surrounding the demise of that oh so loved larriken, Steve Irwin. Well, alas, time is short, so I will finish shortly...hehehe.... I have recently set up a Flickr thing, as Michael kept pestering me to do so...I think this link should work, http://www.flickr.com/people/13136796@N00/ Righteo, I'm going to watch Spicks and Specks now, so ta ta, and tartar!? September 19 At last...Diving in the outdoor pool after a long absence is a great feeling. The water feels thinner, cooler and more inviting. Immediately, you have ridiculous amounts of energy, and you just feel like sprinting. Your feet go nuts, in a kicking frenzy. And then, as you start to feel tired, you get into that rhythm, and you feel your old power and speed come back again. Then its all good. Ahhh, I love swimming outdoors. The only problem was that my legs didn't quite get the whole "ridiculous energy" thing. Instead, they just gave up, and started cramping like crazy. So that was kind of painful. But that's okay. So now that the swimming season is about to start, I'll have to get some "proper" training in. I've got to bring my times down a bit, both for myself, but also so Eleanor doesn't start beating me. ...But for now at least, I have the propect of more 12 hour days to look forward to. Yay!...(That sarcasm hurt) September 18 The way of the world...Wow, what a deep and meaningful title! So, anyway, I think the way of world is as such.... Nothing is fair. Why do some people have hair, and some not? Why do some have money, and some not? Why do some get speeding tickets, and some not? Why? Why is the world so unkind? Anyway.... On a brighter note, I now have the company of my family once more, after their holiday to sunny Queensland. This company also includes real cooking, which is a welcome return. Hmmm, lamb roast.... ...And now, my challenge to the world... Whoever can eat a whole orange without cutting or peeling it will be pronounced slightly less gay than previously attributed! Hazaa! September 17 Ccooffee tastes better with full cream milk....Well well, Fancy seeing you here! I just had Commercial Club swimming, but unfortunately I missed the first event. Damn. Something to do with going to bed late and sleeping in. I've just found out that I have some plans. Yes, plans...."Sounds like a plan!" I'm hoping to enrol in the Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard course, as well as Austswim. This will give me more options, as well as a bit of extra money on the side (which on my pay rate, can only be a good thing). Hmm, what else is going on.... Oh, it's Mum's birthday. Happy birthday! Seeing as I'm a good boy, and I have income now, I actually bought her a present. Mum, Dad and Marie come back tomorrow. They have just finished their ride, and are right now, as I write this, enjoying the stunningly beautiful Misson Beach. Damn them! Hmmm, what else.... Oh, I don't know if you know this Michael, but it is Grandpa Pigott's birthday on Friday, and he's having a bit of a partae on Sunday. Yay! It feels like summer here! The pool opens tomorrow! But I can't train mornings anymore! Yay!...wait....no yay. Damn. And lastly, I shall leave you with a mental image, that is quite mental. Damn you Michael!... (So many damnations, so little time) Imagine Naomi Robson doing an exclusive report on the cannibalistic traditions of penguins in Antartica. Suddenly, as she is pre-occupied with her plasticy, slightly monkeyish appearance, whilst forcing herself not to "swear like a trooper", she is mobbed by the crazed, horny penguins. They then gang rape her, and leave her to die, (which she does) a bloody, monkeyish mess. Thankyou for that cerebral reconstruction Michael. Hehehe...September 15 Well well....Thank god it's Friday. Not that I have any problems with work. I'm just glad it's Friday.... ...that's all. Now, I feel like a good, old fashioned dot point-fest!
Why do I strongly dislike people actually talking about God and religion openly? A guy at work was talking about God and saying how he obviously knew what he was doing when he created the universe, "saved" Steve Irwin shortly before his death, etc... So why does this unsettle me so? I have no idea. It would probably explain my dislike of evangelists as well. Hmm, now there's a deep an meaningful question...so ner. ...oh and by the way, Sarah is really, really, gay. As in, so gay she repeats the same thing over and over, and is an all round gay person. September 10 Thought for the day...As is the daily ritual at work, someone, meaning either the guys who runs the job, or a particular one of the fourth year apprentices, must make an opinionated statement. That statement must then be argued against for the rest of that smoko. So, now the hot topic, to which I demand a solid answer.... Is there more grains of sand or stars in the universe? Hmmm.... |
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