Who did put the bop in the bop shu bop shu bop?
So much to update - So little brain power. But I've been absent for a while so I kinda feel obliged to update my activities over the past few days. I'd really rather be sleeping but I know I'll just be grumpy if I don't update something at least. I'm strange like that.
Our excursion to Sexpo on Sunday was an interesting one. We only made it for the last 2 hours (and still had to pay the full $25. Bastards) But as all the stalls inside needed to get rid of their stock, discounts abounded. I got a rather well endowed plush moose to add to my moose collection. My mother will be mortified. I also bought a ....uh surprise for Ria Warrah, which will be revealed at Pike's Boot this Sunday. Consider yourselves warned.
matt88 bargained a combined showbag out of one stall. Contents included a whip (cat-o-nine-tails style), g-string, condoms and lube, a headband with attached flashing penises (Absurd Surfmoot uniform: check) and a vibrator. A fairly classy vibrator too. We also signed up for this thing called the Aerochute. Basically a little buggy with a parachute attached that can fly up to 5,000 ft. The sexpo discount persuaded us. Should be an interesting experience. Apparently we're allowed to pilot them too :D
Apart from the purchasing of goodies, Sexpo was only mildly entertaining. mmelthar and Matt wouldn't let me watch the male strip show. The only other show on that evening was "Miss Nude Australia". There were some intersting types there. I saw one guy dressed up in a purple tutu, leggings and boots, accentuated by lots of mascara. His friend was wearing black and white striped leggings and long sleeved top under a nurses uniform. One of the booth girls we were chatting to commented that while she loved attending Sexpo, a regular portion of the crowd were slimy and cretinous. I suppose that's only to be expected really.
On Monday night, the Rovers head to The Local for a night of comedy. For $7 it was a great line up. Memorable moments included:
Anyways, Wednesday heralded a gig that I'd been looking forward to ever since I'd heard of this particular artist. Which, in all honesty, amounts to merely a week and a half. The venue was the Wesley Anne in Northcote. Very nice, intimate venue with good food (nice tappas menu - mmmmm calamari) and good couches. A bit of a hike but well worth it. A lot of good music venues are in the area. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the first act, but he was pretty decent. I had confused the starting time and arrived halfway through his set. I'd initially attended the gig by myself as everyone was busy. Sime Nugent was the second act. Although, having heard only one song of his prior to the gig, I am now atop the slippery slope to fandom.
I found a way to nulify Miss Delightful's nastiness at work. I sing. Or at least hum, as my singing definitely sounds better when I don't open my mouth. In any case, I spent the morning huming Mr Nugent's song Gently as She Goes and was able to ward off all sorts of grumpiness due to the stupid wench's inptitude. This tactic will definitely be a permanent feature of Wednesday morning shifts.
His songs were fairly melancholy, but it was a very enjoyable performance. He observed after one song "...[enforces] the rock adage that volume is better than quality." matt88 was interested in seeing the headliner and fortunately was able to get out to Northcote for the last few songs of Sime's set.
Josh Pyke was the headlining act. I was surprised that I actually knew a number of the songs, and remembered them though they were from a few years ago. I've since found out that he relased them under a different moniker. The audiance interaction was great. Josh commented that when he played last week, he was suffering from food poisioning and this week he'd lost hearing in his left ear which was making him forget lyrics. He then speculated which disaster awaited him at next week's gig. Several songs later after providing another disclaimer about accidentally writing one song down twice on his set list (prompting musings on memory), he called out "Is there a doctor in the house?" To which a random dude replied "You said that already." Josh declared the guy could get in for free next week if he could provide an equally witty call.
Thus, overall, the gig was awesome. We stayed after for a few drinks and Matt accosted Josh as he was leaving so I now have a signed cd. Woo! *cue fangirl enthusiasm*
Thursday I had to endure sales training out in Hawthorn. There goes my day off. It was mindnumbingly boring and lunch consisted of the most tasteless revolting noodle box I've ever eaten in my life. But as I my mode of transport was limited to two legs there was nothing else within the immediate vicinity. Fortunately, although we started 20 minutes late, we managed to finish 3 hours early. Hooray. Made my way back home, spent the rest of the afternoon at gwyntt's parents indulging in conversation and hot chocolate before scooting off to make an appearance at Cubs.
I was under the impression that the Group was leader starved, only to find that I was one of five leaders present that evening (although two were only classified as "helpers). This meant that I didn't really have much to do but walk around and occasionally help with the Christmas craft. I ended up spending most of my time talking with the Venturer helper. When Brian (Akela) introduced me to the group, many of the former Joeys had already recognised me and called out "That's Kookaburra," when he tried using my real name. Kids can be cute sometimes (I stress sometimes. As soon as the whining starts there goes the cuteness factor). Turns out that there are only two more weeks left of term. Makes me feel guilty about falling asleep and missing last week's meeting. Next week we're going to archery. Should be fun. I've noticed that Cubs is really very different from Joeys, but I'll leave that discussion for another post.
Well I think I'm done with that summary. And now, for all you geeks out there:
I am a Gauntlet Adventurer.
I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You?
Our excursion to Sexpo on Sunday was an interesting one. We only made it for the last 2 hours (and still had to pay the full $25. Bastards) But as all the stalls inside needed to get rid of their stock, discounts abounded. I got a rather well endowed plush moose to add to my moose collection. My mother will be mortified. I also bought a ....uh surprise for Ria Warrah, which will be revealed at Pike's Boot this Sunday. Consider yourselves warned.
matt88 bargained a combined showbag out of one stall. Contents included a whip (cat-o-nine-tails style), g-string, condoms and lube, a headband with attached flashing penises (Absurd Surfmoot uniform: check) and a vibrator. A fairly classy vibrator too. We also signed up for this thing called the Aerochute. Basically a little buggy with a parachute attached that can fly up to 5,000 ft. The sexpo discount persuaded us. Should be an interesting experience. Apparently we're allowed to pilot them too :D
Apart from the purchasing of goodies, Sexpo was only mildly entertaining. mmelthar and Matt wouldn't let me watch the male strip show. The only other show on that evening was "Miss Nude Australia". There were some intersting types there. I saw one guy dressed up in a purple tutu, leggings and boots, accentuated by lots of mascara. His friend was wearing black and white striped leggings and long sleeved top under a nurses uniform. One of the booth girls we were chatting to commented that while she loved attending Sexpo, a regular portion of the crowd were slimy and cretinous. I suppose that's only to be expected really.
On Monday night, the Rovers head to The Local for a night of comedy. For $7 it was a great line up. Memorable moments included:
- A cabaret song about the parents of one comic torturing her with sick and dying pets.
- Xavier Michaelidis "zen comedy" - the only way it can be described really: an oriental trill of the recorder followed by a singular absurdity. Very funny stuff.
- Judith Lucy - I don't know how she makes gall bladder surgery and being disowned hilarious, it's just a knack she has.
- The MCs, Richard and Adam, took time to warm up but very very very funny. Richard (aka Dick) took the spotlight while Adam sat off to one side and rang a jesters head on a stick everytime he wanted to interrupt and go off on a comedy tangent. The highlight was when Richard came back onstage after the first few comics acting all tough and punk, to which Adam burst out laughing "I've seen you make scones." XD
Anyways, Wednesday heralded a gig that I'd been looking forward to ever since I'd heard of this particular artist. Which, in all honesty, amounts to merely a week and a half. The venue was the Wesley Anne in Northcote. Very nice, intimate venue with good food (nice tappas menu - mmmmm calamari) and good couches. A bit of a hike but well worth it. A lot of good music venues are in the area. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the first act, but he was pretty decent. I had confused the starting time and arrived halfway through his set. I'd initially attended the gig by myself as everyone was busy. Sime Nugent was the second act. Although, having heard only one song of his prior to the gig, I am now atop the slippery slope to fandom.
I found a way to nulify Miss Delightful's nastiness at work. I sing. Or at least hum, as my singing definitely sounds better when I don't open my mouth. In any case, I spent the morning huming Mr Nugent's song Gently as She Goes and was able to ward off all sorts of grumpiness due to the stupid wench's inptitude. This tactic will definitely be a permanent feature of Wednesday morning shifts.
His songs were fairly melancholy, but it was a very enjoyable performance. He observed after one song "...[enforces] the rock adage that volume is better than quality." matt88 was interested in seeing the headliner and fortunately was able to get out to Northcote for the last few songs of Sime's set.
Josh Pyke was the headlining act. I was surprised that I actually knew a number of the songs, and remembered them though they were from a few years ago. I've since found out that he relased them under a different moniker. The audiance interaction was great. Josh commented that when he played last week, he was suffering from food poisioning and this week he'd lost hearing in his left ear which was making him forget lyrics. He then speculated which disaster awaited him at next week's gig. Several songs later after providing another disclaimer about accidentally writing one song down twice on his set list (prompting musings on memory), he called out "Is there a doctor in the house?" To which a random dude replied "You said that already." Josh declared the guy could get in for free next week if he could provide an equally witty call.
Thus, overall, the gig was awesome. We stayed after for a few drinks and Matt accosted Josh as he was leaving so I now have a signed cd. Woo! *cue fangirl enthusiasm*
Thursday I had to endure sales training out in Hawthorn. There goes my day off. It was mindnumbingly boring and lunch consisted of the most tasteless revolting noodle box I've ever eaten in my life. But as I my mode of transport was limited to two legs there was nothing else within the immediate vicinity. Fortunately, although we started 20 minutes late, we managed to finish 3 hours early. Hooray. Made my way back home, spent the rest of the afternoon at gwyntt's parents indulging in conversation and hot chocolate before scooting off to make an appearance at Cubs.
I was under the impression that the Group was leader starved, only to find that I was one of five leaders present that evening (although two were only classified as "helpers). This meant that I didn't really have much to do but walk around and occasionally help with the Christmas craft. I ended up spending most of my time talking with the Venturer helper. When Brian (Akela) introduced me to the group, many of the former Joeys had already recognised me and called out "That's Kookaburra," when he tried using my real name. Kids can be cute sometimes (I stress sometimes. As soon as the whining starts there goes the cuteness factor). Turns out that there are only two more weeks left of term. Makes me feel guilty about falling asleep and missing last week's meeting. Next week we're going to archery. Should be fun. I've noticed that Cubs is really very different from Joeys, but I'll leave that discussion for another post.
Well I think I'm done with that summary. And now, for all you geeks out there:
I am a Gauntlet Adventurer.
I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You?