'nuff said!Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Weekend with celebs
Got invited to a Stevie Wonder concert so took the train and spent the weekend in Birmingham. It's not that far...about 1.5 hrs by train from London.
Got there early saturday unforunately the weather wasn't good so spent most of the time indoors in the Bullring mall.
Just after lunch we discovered that Geri Halliwell was coming to Bullring mall's Selfridges. She was there for signing of her latest children's book series called "uGenia Lavander". Most of the people waited a long time to see her but not because of the book. There are hardly any children in the crowd. I was on level 2 looking down on level 1 where she was sitting. Geri was 45 minutes late and some people in the crowd got fed up with the waiting and left. I overheard one person even complained how rude Geri was for not acknowledging she is going to be late.
Anyway, the concert was due to start at 8pm so I quickly checked into the hotel late afternoon to freshen up then head off to get some food. The rain got worse and due to the concert, all the restaurants in the surrounding area were fully booked. In the end we opted for some fried chicken wings from one of the pretend KFC places - which turned out quite yummy.
Here are some shots from the concert:
Got there early saturday unforunately the weather wasn't good so spent most of the time indoors in the Bullring mall.
Just after lunch we discovered that Geri Halliwell was coming to Bullring mall's Selfridges. She was there for signing of her latest children's book series called "uGenia Lavander". Most of the people waited a long time to see her but not because of the book. There are hardly any children in the crowd. I was on level 2 looking down on level 1 where she was sitting. Geri was 45 minutes late and some people in the crowd got fed up with the waiting and left. I overheard one person even complained how rude Geri was for not acknowledging she is going to be late.
Anyway, the concert was due to start at 8pm so I quickly checked into the hotel late afternoon to freshen up then head off to get some food. The rain got worse and due to the concert, all the restaurants in the surrounding area were fully booked. In the end we opted for some fried chicken wings from one of the pretend KFC places - which turned out quite yummy.
Here are some shots from the concert:
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
The Amazing Race Asia 3 Racers Revealed Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2au_mpxiEo
Here we go again. I've been watching ARA 3 for 3 weeks (episodes) now.
I'm a bit disappointed to see that there is only one Pinoy team in
this season but hopefully they will last for a while if not up till
the finished line.
The Pinoy team is made up of Geoff, who is actually a New Zealander -
a model, and Tish, a Canadian pinay and a pretty hot looking cougar.
So far they've been finishing up in the middle, unlike the last pinoy
team from season two who's always been first except the very last leg.
Regardless, I shall enjoy the ARA episodes as always.
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Pogz Unplugged
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
All the Best for Rob Guest
theatre star Rob Guest is gravely ill in Melbourne hospital after suffering from a major stroke last night. get well soon, Rob. you were great as the Wizard in Wicked.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Gardening can be Hazardous to your Health
i knew it!
AN elderly woman was killed when a car crashed through her fence and ran over her while she was gardening today. Police said the woman was gardening at her home in Stonehaven Cres, Hampton East, when a driver, who was attempting to complete a u-turn in a nearby driveway, crashed through her brick fence and “literally ran her over”. The woman was killed instantly and was still trapped under the car at 4pm today. Senior constable Adam West said it is believed the driver’s foot accidently slipped off the car’s accelerator, causing it to smash through the fence at 2.15pm. Paramedics were unable to offer the woman any assistance when they arrived at the scene as she was already dead. Police said investigations are ongoing as they speak to witnesses and the driver of the car about the incident. HERALD SUNFriday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Feeling hungry but in a rush?
I'm pretty sure this is not unique to McD's but it is the first time
I've seen a human drive-thru and I thought it was funny. :)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Weekend of festivals
This weekend for me is one of the more productive ones. Even though I did not have two full days of activities, I was still able to visit two festivals, have a short river cruise, revisited the observatory, and do my week's groceries.
We decided to go back to see the Prime Meridian but this time we didn't take the train. We took the a short river cruise to Greenwich. It only took 30 minutes but there are many things you can see from the river. It is also this weekend that the mayor's Thames Festival is taking place around the south bank of the River Thames. The festival wasn't going to start until noon so we decided to go to our stuff in Greenwich then come bakc for the Thames Festival.
It was a good day in Greenwich. The air is noticably clearer although you can still hear a lot of the echoing traffic hum from the city...
After Greenwich, we took the second to the last boat back to Tower Hill. On the way back, the river festival has already started and is in full steam. One of the activities was a row boat race on the river and our boat passed many forms of rowing boats - from 4 man boats to full team dragon boats with drums. The festival is not only on water but it is spread out on the south bank of the river from Tower Hill to Westminster. It is here I witnessed the Tower Bridge raised for a passing boat. I'm sur eit happens all the time but as I am seldom by the river bank, it is a special site for me.
As with any festival I go to, I look out for food and there were plenty of food around. Unfortunately I couldn't try them all....if only a have 5 stomachs. Dusk approaches and we reached the half way point of the festival area where we noticed there is a river bank/beach party going on under the Millenium Bridge. So we decided to go down...it is not often yo are allowed to go down by the river bank I think so we took this chance.
There's the Millenium Bridge. When it was first opened to the public, an architectural flaw caused the bridge to sway uncontrollably and it was shut down for 2 months for repairs...
The river bank is full of shiny pieces of 'rocks' but upon closer look you will see glass and assorted river pebbles. The water is very murky. I was on a constant look out for bones as back in the medieval days, bodies were thrown into these waters...
The following day...i.e. Sunday...The plan was to go to the 24th Barrio Fiesta in London...The location is about 50 mitnues from central London and I wasn't even sure if it was happening. I first found out about it when I walked passed this 'Beauty Parlour' owned by a pinoy...I saw a bunch of pinoy community papers, very much like the ones we have in Auckland, and took some home. One of the ads is the fiesta but it didn't state a time...
The place is called Lampton Park and is very close to the airport...
In the end I opted for Dinuguan and Bopis...not enough rice though...The stall I visited was makuripot sa kanin.
I didn't try this but I thought El Nino would like this photo very much.
Next weekend is a whole new story...
We decided to go back to see the Prime Meridian but this time we didn't take the train. We took the a short river cruise to Greenwich. It only took 30 minutes but there are many things you can see from the river. It is also this weekend that the mayor's Thames Festival is taking place around the south bank of the River Thames. The festival wasn't going to start until noon so we decided to go to our stuff in Greenwich then come bakc for the Thames Festival.
It was a good day in Greenwich. The air is noticably clearer although you can still hear a lot of the echoing traffic hum from the city...
After Greenwich, we took the second to the last boat back to Tower Hill. On the way back, the river festival has already started and is in full steam. One of the activities was a row boat race on the river and our boat passed many forms of rowing boats - from 4 man boats to full team dragon boats with drums. The festival is not only on water but it is spread out on the south bank of the river from Tower Hill to Westminster. It is here I witnessed the Tower Bridge raised for a passing boat. I'm sur eit happens all the time but as I am seldom by the river bank, it is a special site for me.
As with any festival I go to, I look out for food and there were plenty of food around. Unfortunately I couldn't try them all....if only a have 5 stomachs. Dusk approaches and we reached the half way point of the festival area where we noticed there is a river bank/beach party going on under the Millenium Bridge. So we decided to go down...it is not often yo are allowed to go down by the river bank I think so we took this chance.
There's the Millenium Bridge. When it was first opened to the public, an architectural flaw caused the bridge to sway uncontrollably and it was shut down for 2 months for repairs...The river bank is full of shiny pieces of 'rocks' but upon closer look you will see glass and assorted river pebbles. The water is very murky. I was on a constant look out for bones as back in the medieval days, bodies were thrown into these waters...
The following day...i.e. Sunday...The plan was to go to the 24th Barrio Fiesta in London...The location is about 50 mitnues from central London and I wasn't even sure if it was happening. I first found out about it when I walked passed this 'Beauty Parlour' owned by a pinoy...I saw a bunch of pinoy community papers, very much like the ones we have in Auckland, and took some home. One of the ads is the fiesta but it didn't state a time...
So I decided to go in time for lunch...The fiesta is not much different from what we have in Auckland except you have more people, bigger place, and much more and better tasting food. Oscar Catoto's food is no match of course.
The place is called Lampton Park and is very close to the airport...
Lots of yummy food. At first I do not know what to get...there were just so many and I want to try them all...
In the end I opted for Dinuguan and Bopis...not enough rice though...The stall I visited was makuripot sa kanin.
I didn't try this but I thought El Nino would like this photo very much.
I also had a serving of Chicharon Bulaklak, incorrectly named Deep fried Pig's fat. Correct me if I'm wrong but chicharon bulaklak is deep fried pork intestine sinew. Yummy but a bit stale and not enough vinegar...
Next weekend is a whole new story...
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