Post Title: The past week in pics...
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After dinner, we moseyed on down to the 300 yen bar and met with Dr Dave, Frederik (moving to Singapore to live the same day as Sandi & Jeff leave) and Nordine (who had tried to straight perm his hair that day with disastrous consequences and was forced to wear a black kit cap, turning him into a dodgy stevedore) and pretended we were in a seedy underground Parisienne basement bar rather than a seedy Tokyo bar, as the Frenchmen at our table bantered in French, English and Japanese.... I was left by myself on the platform at Yokohama to head far far north after the final final final last night sayonara dinner for Sandi, Jeff, Max and Dexter in Yokohama .
August 2, 2008 12:35 AM | The past week in pics... | Comments (2)
Post Title: Us 3
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My kidney needs a serious detox and my mind needs some quiet time. Just wanted to let you know that all is awesome, and that I'll be slowly easing back into photography and blogging again shortly, once I've done all the necessary catching up with all things mundane.
May 23, 2008 2:12 AM | Us 3 | Comments (2)
Post Title: Knock knock!
Excerpt: Elissa, Fraser, Darcy, Evie and my brother David in front of my fridge (I ran out of polaroid film) me, Christian and Yuiko heading off on the birthday adventure. At this point, I had no idea where we were going and who was coming.... The view from the 25th floor of Oakwood serviced apartments where my family stayed. My buddies Sekiden playing in Tokyo In Golden Gai Knock knock! Who's there? I'p. I'p who? (I poo)? Oh, you stink! (guaranteed to produce peals of giggles from small children - try it some time!) Hello there strangers! Coming to you...
December 15, 2007 11:30 AM | Knock knock! | Comments (1)
Post Title: The eagle has flown
Excerpt: Phew. Think I'm gonna sleep for a week. The eagle (the surprise visitors ie my brothers family) has flown and I actually went home early last night sober and had tim-tams, vegemite toast and tea for dinner. What an amazing week it's been. Hectic, frenetic, fabulous, drunken, laughter-filled, adventure-filled, crazy and utterly wonderful. Think I wanna turn 40 every year, it's so much fun! Thanks to everyone who helped organise and/or participated in the celebrations! I've been going through the zillion photos and started editing, but it'll take a while. Here are a few from yesterday - my families...
November 30, 2007 12:42 PM | The eagle has flown | Comments (2)
Post Title: Halloween...
Excerpt: So much news, it's too daunting to even attempt an update at 11.30 on a school night. Promise a big long post on the weekend when things - maybe - slow down a tad. In the mean time, here are some pics from Saturday's awesome Halloween party at Sandi & Jeff's place. I know I'm way behind on my emails, I apologise and will try to tackle the inbox mountain over the next few days. Things have been crazy busy and very interesting in my little world. More news soon. Adieu....
October 31, 2007 12:25 AM | Halloween... | Comments (0)
Post Title: Araku: a bar review continued....
Excerpt: Araku continues to be one of my favourite places to drink in Shinjuku....
May 26, 2007 10:35 PM | Araku: a bar review continued.... | Comments (5)
Post Title: In a karaoke box in Shibuya on Saturday night...
Excerpt: More in a karaoke box in Shibuya on Saturday at Flickr....
April 10, 2007 1:57 AM | In a karaoke box in Shibuya on Saturday night... | Comments (2)
Post Title: A night out at the Tokyo Blue Note Club
Excerpt: On Tuesday afternoon I got an email from my friend Lisa asking me if I was interested in going to the Blue Note club to see a band called the SF Jazz Collective. She is friends with Eric Harland, the drummer and he was giving her 2 guest passes.
March 3, 2007 4:48 PM | A night out at the Tokyo Blue Note Club | Comments (0)
Post Title: Opening night party pics and sundry items...
Excerpt: The opening night party was a hoot. Thanks to everyone for coming, and especially to Tyler, Yuta and Lisa for helping me hang the photos - and continuing to do so after I left to go teach a class for an hour and a half...
February 12, 2007 10:35 PM | Opening night party pics and sundry items... | Comments (5)
Post Title: New Years Eve 2006-7
Excerpt: Japan is usually a pretty boring place to be for NYE - it's got a more Christmas vibe, kinda solemn - people go to the local temples to pray and generally hang out with family.
January 4, 2007 12:26 AM | New Years Eve 2006-7 | Comments (2)
Post Title: Silly season greetings
Excerpt: Merry Christmas from me, and the sexy santa ladyboys!... Been drunk for a couple of weeks it seems.
December 23, 2006 9:54 AM | Silly season greetings | Comments (4)
Post Title: A beautiful part of the world
Excerpt: It's been indescribably beautiful in my part of the world recently. The Autumn colours have really kicked in and the weather has been magnificent with blue sky days and relatively warm days.
December 3, 2006 11:46 PM | A beautiful part of the world | Comments (3)
Post Title: Just some people
Excerpt: Just some happy snaps of friends...
July 9, 2006 7:46 PM | Just some people | Comments (5)
Post Title: About last night....
Excerpt: Approximately 6 Australians, and a small handful of Europeans and Nth Americans all cheering Japan. At least 50 Japanese, many wearing their blue jerseys and with the flag painted on their cheeks.
June 13, 2006 9:31 PM | About last night.... | Comments (6)
Post Title: Angel Evie
Excerpt: Would you just look at this magnificent creature. She is the happiest baby I ever did meet. Doesn't she have the most infectious smile! She's beautiful and I love her muchly. She turns one year old today. Her name is Evie and she is my god daughter and niece. Happy birthday darlin' girl. Wish I could be with you....
January 28, 2006 6:35 PM | Angel Evie | Comments (2)
Post Title: Saturday night in Shinjuku
Excerpt: Last Saturday night we went into Shinjuku to one of my favourite restaurants, Asia De Cushion for a typically fantastic dinner, followed by a bit of a crawl through Golden Gai where we found a great little place called Lonely with room for 6 customers at a squeeze, just right for us. The staff were friendly and sports mad, with sports memorabilia everywhere alongside old newspaper and magazine ads featuring old performers. After we left and spied a gaudy shemale sitting smoking at a bar, Dave thought it would be funny to open every door of every bar as...
December 9, 2005 10:08 PM | Saturday night in Shinjuku | Comments (3)
Post Title: A million and 6 questions...
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December 5, 2005 3:38 PM | A million and 6 questions... | Comments (6)
Post Title: Kochira wa Ototo desu
Excerpt: This is my brother David, from the small town of Port Douglas, after an 8 hour flight, a one hour wait through customs at Narita airport, a bit over an hour on the Narita express... and BAM! 1 minute into his first Tokyo sardine can train ride (The Chuo). See the fear? he he he, I cracked up solidly for a minute. Am I a wicked sister?...
December 2, 2005 10:33 AM | Kochira wa Ototo desu | Comments (5)
Post Title: Aureole & Q did Tokyo...
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July 17, 2005 2:42 PM | Aureole & Q did Tokyo... | Comments (0)
Post Title: Aureole & Q
Excerpt: My dear friend and old roommate, Aureole, arrived in Tokyo today enroute from Europe to Australia. She brought her significant other, Q, with her - she hooked up with him after I left Australia, so today was our first meeting. I like him a lot and they are really happy together. Nice. They've been living and working in Europe for the past year - mostly Southern Italy, twas good to hear their tales. I took them to Iseya, Kichijoji's famous old Izakaya and yakitori restaurant. My friend Kat joined us. And there we were - 4 Brizzy kids, drinkin'...
June 30, 2005 12:05 AM | Aureole & Q | Comments (8)
Post Title: Tokyo: The neverending story of sayonara parties
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March 18, 2005 3:26 PM | Tokyo: The neverending story of sayonara parties | Comments (0)
Post Title: Mirko and Pete in the Tokyo Hot Seat
Excerpt: My friends Mirko and Pete left Tokyo today to return to Brisbane, after a supersonic 10 day whirlwind holiday....
November 19, 2004 12:32 AM | Mirko and Pete in the Tokyo Hot Seat | Comments (0)
Post Title: Welcome little Hannah
Excerpt: My bestest friend in the whole wide world Jackie with her daughters Tallulah and the brand new Hannah. All is well. Congratulations darlin'....
November 11, 2004 3:08 PM | Welcome little Hannah | Comments (1)
Post Title: Sweet serenades
Excerpt: Last Saturday night I caught up with some of my old friends from Yamanashi (where I used to live) at Nick and Chi's wedding party in Shibuya. It was a great night and we were serenaded with a couple of numbers by the happy couple. OK, last entry for the day, I promise. Off to see Mogwai DJ at UNIT in Daikanyama, along with live shows by a bunch of bands on their label, Rock Action. Have an insanely busy work schedule this week (so whats new?), so I won't be posting again for a while. Unless tonight is...
October 3, 2004 6:41 PM | Sweet serenades | Comments (3)
Post Title: Punk rock pimp
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August 22, 2004 2:24 AM | Punk rock pimp | Comments (0)
Post Title: engagement shenanigans - blurry happy snaps
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August 10, 2004 3:18 AM | engagement shenanigans - blurry happy snaps | Comments (0)
Post Title: engagement shenanigans - blurry happy snaps
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August 10, 2004 3:18 AM | engagement shenanigans - blurry happy snaps | Comments (0)
Post Title: omedeto gozaimasu kurisu-chan to yu-chan!!!
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August 5, 2004 2:23 AM | omedeto gozaimasu kurisu-chan to yu-chan!!! | Comments (9)
Post Title: buddies in town
Excerpt: some friends from home are visiting - james and bec. been takin' them all around, including a trip back to the old home town, fujiyoshida for a glorious day of fuji-gazing. nice to hear all the music goss from home - james is a veritable fount of gossip since he has his fingers in so many pies - including production of a new series for MTV australia (which is why he is here, and has just been in NY and LA). he also bought with him a million NY pirated films including kill bill 2 which i am planning...
June 6, 2004 5:32 PM | buddies in town | Comments (2)
Post Title: just some happy snaps
Excerpt: sunday night karaoke in ikebukero. this is kath, kim, matt, tyler & darin. a hoot of a night....
January 27, 2004 12:17 PM | just some happy snaps | Comments (9)