I would if the phones were working. Three cheers for Telstra providing an almost functioning system. Every time it rains the phones at Planet Bob get quite dodgy. Interference, static, and no connection at all. I'm getting used to not having phone, but, no phone means no internet. Ha ha, you thought I was just telling you about my current woes..Now you realise I was merely making an excuse for not being more regular with my Blog.
Fear not. During this time I have still been around the computer. Sally has lent me Knights of the Old Republic and I have put a few hours into it. I just have to tear myself away from it to continue with scholastic advancement. Speaking of which; I’m hoping to finish up this session. The subjects that I have to do are absolutely Psycho…Quantum Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Linear Algebra. On the upside, after the second lecture of Linear Algebra, I finally understand vector operations. So, I should be out of this hellish establishment, that is of course providing the dean allows me out with this Math subject. I was referred to this subject by an academic advisor as “I’m mostly sure this will be alright” said he. Scary thoughts, had I. However, I’ll trust him.
Bought a lightsaber on Wednesday, best not to ask why... especially for the fashion conscious.
Just thinking back on the last week, there’s heaps I haven’t put up; Buck’s parties, walks around Mt kiera. Blame Telstra, or, just deal.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Breakfast, Babes, and Bibles
As a general rule: I don't eat breakfast. I just don't. I really don't see the point of it; rarely is there any meat, I'm not ready to eat having just woken up, I feel grosse the rest of the day. However, 9 out of 10 nutritionists recommend kids eat wheat-bix, so I guess I also should consume something. I will usually have breakfast if there is someone there to socialise with, thus, Manda has been coming around to make sure I eat something. This is really quite humorous, as her eating habits over the last 6 months have been less than satisfactory, even by my reckoning.(Note: sunday night's meal/burger). So I ate breakfast and felt grosse for the rest of the day.
Luke and Jess, yes the couple that just had twins, are moving house. If that isn’t the most psycho thing I’ve ever heard of…. Anyhow, Manda and I went to help them pack their stuff into boxes. I’m pretty sure I have a calling to be a removalist. I spent most of the afternoon looking after Hannah, Luke and Jess’s 3 almost 4yr old. I must say I had fun dancing along with Colin Buchanan (he was on DVD). Colin taught Hannah and myself some very important lessons about God. I just can’t remember most of them ‘cause I was too busy jumping around, and some of those actions are really hard to remember, let alone keep up with.
After dinner I sat down for a touch of spiritual food with Amanda. The book of Romans was on the menu..mmm.. Tasty. T’was great to be reminded of Paul’s love for people, and how he is so easily encouraged. You know, just by the work of God and stuff… The study went on into the night and it was once again well past Amanda’s bedtime before we realised. Oh well, books aside. See ya tomorrow.
Luke and Jess, yes the couple that just had twins, are moving house. If that isn’t the most psycho thing I’ve ever heard of…. Anyhow, Manda and I went to help them pack their stuff into boxes. I’m pretty sure I have a calling to be a removalist. I spent most of the afternoon looking after Hannah, Luke and Jess’s 3 almost 4yr old. I must say I had fun dancing along with Colin Buchanan (he was on DVD). Colin taught Hannah and myself some very important lessons about God. I just can’t remember most of them ‘cause I was too busy jumping around, and some of those actions are really hard to remember, let alone keep up with.
After dinner I sat down for a touch of spiritual food with Amanda. The book of Romans was on the menu..mmm.. Tasty. T’was great to be reminded of Paul’s love for people, and how he is so easily encouraged. You know, just by the work of God and stuff… The study went on into the night and it was once again well past Amanda’s bedtime before we realised. Oh well, books aside. See ya tomorrow.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Token Pound of Post
Haha, another day which I was set firmly upon my kiester, not be confused with Kester, I don't think I saw him all day. What kind of a name is Kester anyway?? Moving right along, I really did nothing all day. Woke up about midday, and just kind of drifted around the house. Amanda stuck her head in the door, as I was doing my Blog. Irwan got a van up on two wheels out the front, then proceeded to blame te van for the rest of the day. Before I knew it, the time for church was upon me.
After Church Speed, Rowan, Josh and myself partook in a feast the likes of which many scoffed and gaped upon with disbelief. The return of the POUNDER meal. Well many have seen, the art-film, supersize me. You're aware of what a supersize meal looks like, well forget about supersizing the meal..Just do it to the burger. We start with a simple Quarter pounder, the you add 3 extra meat patties and 3 more slices of cheese, and you get the Pounder Burger. Rowan consumed like a Trojan as did myself and Speed, but Josh...he completed the challenge, but we were waiting for him. From there we continued on to After Supper Supper (ASS)
ASS was a time of chatting and laughing. Pirie was showing all the wonders of the Mac. We were all suitable impressed as to how fashion conscious a tool for word processing could be.
Home by about midnight, I was feeling lively, so just for fun, I formatted my Hard drive and did an install from scratch.. Best thing I've done all holidays. Well maybe not the best but it's liberating.
After Church Speed, Rowan, Josh and myself partook in a feast the likes of which many scoffed and gaped upon with disbelief. The return of the POUNDER meal. Well many have seen, the art-film, supersize me. You're aware of what a supersize meal looks like, well forget about supersizing the meal..Just do it to the burger. We start with a simple Quarter pounder, the you add 3 extra meat patties and 3 more slices of cheese, and you get the Pounder Burger. Rowan consumed like a Trojan as did myself and Speed, but Josh...he completed the challenge, but we were waiting for him. From there we continued on to After Supper Supper (ASS)
ASS was a time of chatting and laughing. Pirie was showing all the wonders of the Mac. We were all suitable impressed as to how fashion conscious a tool for word processing could be.
Home by about midnight, I was feeling lively, so just for fun, I formatted my Hard drive and did an install from scratch.. Best thing I've done all holidays. Well maybe not the best but it's liberating.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Gerringooooowne
Due to recent instructions from Amanda, as to how to slow my mind down and be able to read, I am going to write my blog the morning after the events take place. Hopefully, this process will slow me down enough to read. Apparently this advice is from Bill Hybels.
Yesterday I awoke later than usual (see previous installment for details/excuses). Irwan is getting ready to move out, so, I had to move the Ambo so he'd have better access down the side of the house. However in order for me to move the Ambo I had to get craig to move his car, even thou' we have rules about parking behind people. Found that I'd left my driver's side window down for the last week or so. Then I got into the usual morning conversation with all the lads.
I was supposed to be around Amanda's by 1100hrs, the events of the morning insured I was there by about 1137hrs, give or take 30seconds or so. The plan for the day, was to ride down to Gerringong and hang out with some of Amanda's friends. A new experience for me, not being part of that circle. We journeyed down the coast by the bike, which is the best way to get somewhere and clear one's head. The people chillin' out were pretty cool, my kinda people really. Computer literate music people, ah... refreshing. It's good to get away from people that are so driven for societial "norms", I'm so over that bollox. We left the Bash before Midnight, and all the way back I kept making sure Amanda wasn't asleep. It really wouldn't be cool if she fell asleep, then fell off the back of the moto at 100kph. I dropped her home, arriving at about the same timeas her housemate Mel. We chatted for a bit. I went home and slept..
What did I learn that day?? Mmmm, I think I was reminded why I find electronic music so boring.
However, I am looking forward to hanging out with this gang again.
remember Be Excellent to Eachother and Part On dudes
Yesterday I awoke later than usual (see previous installment for details/excuses). Irwan is getting ready to move out, so, I had to move the Ambo so he'd have better access down the side of the house. However in order for me to move the Ambo I had to get craig to move his car, even thou' we have rules about parking behind people. Found that I'd left my driver's side window down for the last week or so. Then I got into the usual morning conversation with all the lads.
I was supposed to be around Amanda's by 1100hrs, the events of the morning insured I was there by about 1137hrs, give or take 30seconds or so. The plan for the day, was to ride down to Gerringong and hang out with some of Amanda's friends. A new experience for me, not being part of that circle. We journeyed down the coast by the bike, which is the best way to get somewhere and clear one's head. The people chillin' out were pretty cool, my kinda people really. Computer literate music people, ah... refreshing. It's good to get away from people that are so driven for societial "norms", I'm so over that bollox. We left the Bash before Midnight, and all the way back I kept making sure Amanda wasn't asleep. It really wouldn't be cool if she fell asleep, then fell off the back of the moto at 100kph. I dropped her home, arriving at about the same timeas her housemate Mel. We chatted for a bit. I went home and slept..
What did I learn that day?? Mmmm, I think I was reminded why I find electronic music so boring.
However, I am looking forward to hanging out with this gang again.
remember Be Excellent to Eachother and Part On dudes
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Excellent Drug Arm Adventure
Well today your hero and humble narrator, Simon P. Turner Esquire, was planning on going for a picnic down to Bombo Quarry. Alas, certain peoples had to do stuff they hadn't been able to accomplish earlier in the week. So, as the joyful servant he is, my box of salad and choice cold meats was returned to the fridge, paper work on the agenda, and the day began. Bumped into Dan the man at UNI, chatted about LtU&E, then bumped into J and Sal at Officeworks.
Planet Bob was the location of the "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" screening day. Eltham had constructed a mighty fine dais, which Amanda and I perched ourselves on, feeling like Jabba (the great one). Ah, Jabba on the Dais. An unnecessary argument regarding which was better Wayne's World or the B&T series. I stayed on the sidelines thinking they come from the same school...B&T is more Sci Fi, whilst WW is usually more quotable. And, that's all I've got to say about that.
Amanda was on street van tonight, so, seeking to begin to serve with her I too went on street van. However, it was south van, not north van. I was in unfamiliar territory. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces wanting coffee, food and conversation. On the whole it was a great night... Bruce, who came out with us served like an absolute thoroughbred. Sometimes it really is hard to love the unlovely, thankfully(?) I'm constantly reminded how unlovely I am also.
Planet Bob was the location of the "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" screening day. Eltham had constructed a mighty fine dais, which Amanda and I perched ourselves on, feeling like Jabba (the great one). Ah, Jabba on the Dais. An unnecessary argument regarding which was better Wayne's World or the B&T series. I stayed on the sidelines thinking they come from the same school...B&T is more Sci Fi, whilst WW is usually more quotable. And, that's all I've got to say about that.
Amanda was on street van tonight, so, seeking to begin to serve with her I too went on street van. However, it was south van, not north van. I was in unfamiliar territory. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces wanting coffee, food and conversation. On the whole it was a great night... Bruce, who came out with us served like an absolute thoroughbred. Sometimes it really is hard to love the unlovely, thankfully(?) I'm constantly reminded how unlovely I am also.
Friday, February 11, 2005
Quick Day
Joe and Yymee stayed over last night, when I got downstairs they were still fast asleep. Joe was the first to awaken, no suprises there, so he was treated to an awakening of musical diversity. No full-on convo's just hanging out.. which is pretty much what I need at the moment anyhow.
Slurpee O'Clock was just abit after 1300hrs, J and Sally arrived, we watched the new "Homestarr" "Teen Girl Squad" episode, laughed, drove for Slurpees, then went shop and cook dinner for J's parents, they were treated to my Apricot Chicken, no-one died.
Janet and I wore aprons. Slow day really
Slurpee O'Clock was just abit after 1300hrs, J and Sally arrived, we watched the new "Homestarr" "Teen Girl Squad" episode, laughed, drove for Slurpees, then went shop and cook dinner for J's parents, they were treated to my Apricot Chicken, no-one died.
Janet and I wore aprons. Slow day really
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Sticks of Wonder
Finally a day that starts out cool, temperature wise that is. What a good day to be cool aswell, the day I spend 5 hrs walking around a golf course with my uncle. It was quite a good game, I played exceptionally poorly, about 2 strokes over par every hole, until the 10th and 11th holes where I had a blowout, tricky bunker, and a well placed tree/fence combo. I accidently swapped balls with someone in a comp-game. However, I had a great shot out of the bunker on the 5th made the whole day memorable.
Dinner was had at the unibar before Unimovies started. I sat outside chatting with Lachlan as I waited for 2 guys from beach mission, Yymee and Joe. It was good chatting with the Lach, I think he's a stand-up guy, encouraging too. Yymee and Joe finally arrived, we blamed the lateness on Yymee's over beautifying proceedures prior to leaving sydney. "The Grudge" was watched and heckled, and yes it did look like SMG came to grief at the end..
Dinner was had at the unibar before Unimovies started. I sat outside chatting with Lachlan as I waited for 2 guys from beach mission, Yymee and Joe. It was good chatting with the Lach, I think he's a stand-up guy, encouraging too. Yymee and Joe finally arrived, we blamed the lateness on Yymee's over beautifying proceedures prior to leaving sydney. "The Grudge" was watched and heckled, and yes it did look like SMG came to grief at the end..
Almost relaxed
Hot again?? Yep, it was. I rolled out of bed already soaked in sweat, I showered an did some medial chores. 1300hrs Eltham and I arrived at Kester's house, Lila was there, and Sal was soon to arrive. The mission as we had previously chosen to accept, was to go swimming at North Beach. Lathered in suncream, we walked to the beach. Water was cool. Waves, there was not. Kelp, there was aplenty. Sal and Lila struggled a losing battle against the current. I found something that resembled a bank, and body surfed a few waves. We then moved things back to the Bob, via some food establishments. Then when Rowan returned home from work, we crashed his place and swam there.
Slow day... I have them, I wish I had more of them.
Slow day... I have them, I wish I had more of them.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Moonlit Paths
Awoken by unbearable heat, "stupid upstairs room" thought I. No time for breakfast. Out the door, onto motorcycle, university bound. ECU was having it's UNIstarters day, where all the first years come along and we (older christian brothers and sisters) show them that UNI can be a friendly place. We also share the secrets that we have learnt to survive studying.....Yeah, I don't really know why I was there either. I guess survive I do, but just barely. It was really encouraging to see all the older guys and gals seeking to love and encourage the newbies, and so very encouraging to see the newbies wanting to learn more about JC and being excited to serve on campus, Amen.
The afternoon boasted Banana milkshakes. 3 cheers for Janet and Sally, who were motivated enough to bring the ingredients, and order Eltham to go out and get others. They were fab. Shane arrived while we were lounging around, all of us knocked flat by the heat of the day. Shane has purchased a nice, not so little, Honda CBR. Apparently he picked it up last tuesday, I have to admit; even though I prefer riding off road, having the extra power his bike had would be very nice. Alright, alright, I was jealous, are you happy? The 250 definately struggles once Amanda is on the back, and it's a bit gutless to wheel stand. Janet fell asleep, missed out on getting a parking permit, then went to a Night church ministry team meeting. Sally on the other hand had her virginal viewing of everyones favourite sword weilding maniac "Beserk", once again Stu "great present". Janet came back, we all walked up Mt Kiera in the dark, I pee'd off a cliff, Chug pee'd in some bushes, we came home, at about midnight, and had dessert. Can you say "Chocolotartae"?
The afternoon boasted Banana milkshakes. 3 cheers for Janet and Sally, who were motivated enough to bring the ingredients, and order Eltham to go out and get others. They were fab. Shane arrived while we were lounging around, all of us knocked flat by the heat of the day. Shane has purchased a nice, not so little, Honda CBR. Apparently he picked it up last tuesday, I have to admit; even though I prefer riding off road, having the extra power his bike had would be very nice. Alright, alright, I was jealous, are you happy? The 250 definately struggles once Amanda is on the back, and it's a bit gutless to wheel stand. Janet fell asleep, missed out on getting a parking permit, then went to a Night church ministry team meeting. Sally on the other hand had her virginal viewing of everyones favourite sword weilding maniac "Beserk", once again Stu "great present". Janet came back, we all walked up Mt Kiera in the dark, I pee'd off a cliff, Chug pee'd in some bushes, we came home, at about midnight, and had dessert. Can you say "Chocolotartae"?
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Man at arms
Since the world came into being, man has risen their fists against eachother. Lifted clubs to bring down on each others skulls. Picked up tools to tend the earth. Raised planes to the air only to drop bombs. Lifted rifles to spill blood. The Last 3 days I have been using my arms to lift boxes.
Thats right, the more observant of you will have noted in a previous post that my ambulance is currently unregistered. So why would someone call me to help them move whilst I am so vehicularly challenged??? The real question is; why not?? and my goodness is moving someone when you're not just a ring-in van/panno hard work..Let me tell you some phrases I totally used up over the last 3 days:
To anyone out there who is thinking about moving house. No, I don't feel like helping you right now.. I've had mine, thankyou.
I'm just a fraction sore, old fridges and washing machines are heavy. Nuff said.
While all this was happening, one of my close mates, and X-Planet Bob resident, Luke, well his wife Jess had twins, with Luke's help. I tell you what, these are some damn fine looking kids. One boy and one girl, names Josh, and Elizabeth(Joshy and Ellie). Jesse reckons that Ellie is a miny her, and Luke spent most of friday quoting Dr Evil, including pinky finger poised to lip, "I call him miny me". It was pretty funny, or maybe I was tired. Last night I had a bit of a laughing spell, for no particular reason, tiredness was to blame for this. Speaking of tiredness, I'm going to bed. Even I get tired after a solid night of candle arranging.
Thats right, the more observant of you will have noted in a previous post that my ambulance is currently unregistered. So why would someone call me to help them move whilst I am so vehicularly challenged??? The real question is; why not?? and my goodness is moving someone when you're not just a ring-in van/panno hard work..Let me tell you some phrases I totally used up over the last 3 days:
- Are you really gonna use that?
- Really?
- You want...Where??
- No, I don't have the tape.
- Seriously man you're not gonna use that.
- I'll get the bin..
- Just throw it..
To anyone out there who is thinking about moving house. No, I don't feel like helping you right now.. I've had mine, thankyou.
I'm just a fraction sore, old fridges and washing machines are heavy. Nuff said.
While all this was happening, one of my close mates, and X-Planet Bob resident, Luke, well his wife Jess had twins, with Luke's help. I tell you what, these are some damn fine looking kids. One boy and one girl, names Josh, and Elizabeth(Joshy and Ellie). Jesse reckons that Ellie is a miny her, and Luke spent most of friday quoting Dr Evil, including pinky finger poised to lip, "I call him miny me". It was pretty funny, or maybe I was tired. Last night I had a bit of a laughing spell, for no particular reason, tiredness was to blame for this. Speaking of tiredness, I'm going to bed. Even I get tired after a solid night of candle arranging.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
The sounds of silence
Spent the day at home by myself today. Well Roscoe was walking around and stuff. T'was good I guess, with time to myself. Got through a few more pages of Gospel and Wisdom, by Goldsworthy. That book is seriously heavy going. My brain hurts just thinking about reading it again...
A short dip in the Ocean with the rest of the Evil-Faction. Then back to Janet's to get Eltham's car via Planet Bob, as Eltham had locked his key in the car, intentionally. Janet's mother cooked us dinner...Cheers mum.. it was great. Sim likes fried rice, much less pointless than boiled rice.
Returning to the Bob everyone was home, well lateish, but they were there..
We've also had a lodger for the last few days, Andrew, who Irwan calls Abang, meaning big brother. It's been good to have him around and have discussions with..
The night finished with the veiwing of some DVD's.. Adam Sandler's "Punch drunk love" and some war movie called "Surface to Air". If anyone else has seen this, please explain to me how this film got funding...Argh...
mmm slumber action.. See you there.
A short dip in the Ocean with the rest of the Evil-Faction. Then back to Janet's to get Eltham's car via Planet Bob, as Eltham had locked his key in the car, intentionally. Janet's mother cooked us dinner...Cheers mum.. it was great. Sim likes fried rice, much less pointless than boiled rice.
Returning to the Bob everyone was home, well lateish, but they were there..
We've also had a lodger for the last few days, Andrew, who Irwan calls Abang, meaning big brother. It's been good to have him around and have discussions with..
The night finished with the veiwing of some DVD's.. Adam Sandler's "Punch drunk love" and some war movie called "Surface to Air". If anyone else has seen this, please explain to me how this film got funding...Argh...
mmm slumber action.. See you there.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Helping Hands
I awoke this morning feeling rather seedy. Had the usual liquid breakfast; Glass of Milo and glass of apple juice. Ross had left the apple juice out, it was warm. On the moto by 0740hrs, at Amanda's by 0745hrs, walked with her to the University Chaplaincy office by 0800hrs.
Today was the enrollment day for double degrees. All the first years arriving, many holding hands with their mothers. So the ECU gang try their best to show them that University isn't all about Booze and cut-throat environments, but there is a bit of fellowship and Love around the place...plus some ducks. I had some great convo's with some of the parents of kids enrolling. I met this one guy, Roy, who moved to Australia from England back in 1961. Roy and I had a sweet as convo about war times and the psychology behind having faith in man...He was a rockin' dude.
Yesterday the Ambo had a rego inspection. The guy seemed more interested in the way my LPG sstem was connected than inspecting the vehicle properly. So he passed it, now I just have to try and find the money to afford the compulsory insurance and the registration. So not a good time of year...
Today was the enrollment day for double degrees. All the first years arriving, many holding hands with their mothers. So the ECU gang try their best to show them that University isn't all about Booze and cut-throat environments, but there is a bit of fellowship and Love around the place...plus some ducks. I had some great convo's with some of the parents of kids enrolling. I met this one guy, Roy, who moved to Australia from England back in 1961. Roy and I had a sweet as convo about war times and the psychology behind having faith in man...He was a rockin' dude.
Yesterday the Ambo had a rego inspection. The guy seemed more interested in the way my LPG sstem was connected than inspecting the vehicle properly. So he passed it, now I just have to try and find the money to afford the compulsory insurance and the registration. So not a good time of year...
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