Random Thoughts - Birthday's Galore
- Thursday night was apparently birthday night. We celebrated Sabrina and Ina's special days at the Fermented Grape in Broadbeach.
- Images from the evening have not been uploaded yet, so in place I present to you - Admiral Ackbar, Commander of the Rebel Alliance, and perhaps the finest military leader of the New Republic.
- The Fermented Grape is a great place. One flat-price ($40...or around there...except if your name is Matty. He likes to pay a little more - I still owe you a drink for that one guy). and you get an appetizer, choice of three main meals, and all you can drink wine. Fantastic. But it may be the reason why Anita later puked on herself. I wasn't feelin to great either. I heard at least one of the Birthday girls puked too - Sabrina. Now what's a birthday without someone throwing up?
- Happy Birthday wishes also to Angus Young of AC/DC. He turned 51 on March 31st.
- I'm about to lose the NCAA pool. If LSU can't come back to beat UCLA, I'm finished and Johhny Q wins.
- Exams are coming. Does anybody know anything about Land Law? Time to hit the books I reckon.
- If you've never had sticky date pudding, get on it. Put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, throw some cream on it, and enjoy. It's tasty.
- Also, special Happy Birthday to Jeff Hodge. We missed his company this week (it's also great to see him drunk and try to pick up chicks...)
All for now....
Squash Pilgrimage
Across from Video-Ezy on Turpin road in Labrador, Gold Coast, is the Labrador Squash Centre.
On Friday morning, the Rag Tag Bond Squash team (or most of it) including myself, Myles, Wilky, Jay, Matty took a roadtrip to find this Mecca of squash. And like Mecca had the prophet Muhammed, the Labrador squash centre has owner/operator - Don.
The word from Brett Martin (former #2 ranked world player, and our coach) was that this was the place on the coast to get squash equipment.
The Labrador squash centre is supposed to open at 10am. Unlike the prophet Muhammed, Don was not on time...45 minutes late (Not so sure what kind of following Don will have if he keeps this up).
Small in stature, Don is big on his rackets...and knows how to accept a good deal when he hears it. Apparently I even bought a new racket - with the exchange rate, it just made sense.
The Butterfly, Myles and Matty also made purchases.
The best purchase may have been the Labrador squash shirts which probably retail for 30 dollars each...but when i told Don that we'd all buy one for $10 a piece and that would put a quick 50 bucks in his pocket, he just couldn't say no. I'm sure that $50 is in some strippers G-string by now.
A word to the wise, don't ask Don any questions if you go to the Labrador Squash Centre. You're likely to a shorter answer from a politician on why they should be re-elected...it's just not worth it.
On another note - the idea of the year may have come up as well. Let me ask the readers of this blog a question - what kind of sports movie has never been released? That's right...a Squash movie. We think there's a market. Think Hoosiers and Dodge Ball put together...it's genius.
More to come on this...maybe...
Squash Player Profile - Jay "The Butterfly" Fenn
Currently ranked #6 on the squash ladder, Jay Fenn (aka – the Butterfly), is as nimble as they come on the squash court. The picture above is the face he gives after a winning a point. To many it's terrifying.
The Butterfly is aptly nicknamed being a phenomenal athlete with a unique combination of grace, speed, power, artistry, improvisational ability and an unquenchable competitive desire.
However, a blow to the Butterfly's game came two weeks ago when coach Brett Martin (formerly ranked #2 in the world) informed Jay that his favorite shot “the Turnaround” was actually banned in competition many years ago, due to its dangerous nature. Other players question whether or not Jay can recover from the loss of his signature shot.
Strengths: Intimidation factor - The Butterfly led his hockey team in penalty minutes every year he played. There is always a threat that he may fight you on the court. Rumour is, he once cross-checked an opponent with his racket. Out of instinct, the butterfly left the court for 2 minutes, and rushed back on the court when the two minutes expired.
Weakness: Backhand is lacking. We're not sure if the fact that the Butterfly boasts (a get out of trouble shot in squash) every shot is a weakness or strength.
Interesting Fact: (Censored)
Bond University Library
While I'm arguing what a serious ommission it is for Australia to not have a bill of rights in my constitutional law paper, there is an omission just as serious at the Bond University Library. The following is an actual complaint - with response - I put in the library suggestion box just four days ago:
My Suggestion:First off, I want to thank Bond University for providing DVD's for student use. This shows that Bond recognizes the unique situation of students, especially when it comes to their financial concerns. However, I recently noticed a startling omission in your music DVD section. You have included DVD's from the Rolling Stones, Metallica, and even Green Day to name a few. Nowhwere to be found is any sign of Australia's greatest rock band, and its most successful worldwide musical act - AC/DC. While it's great to include the DVD's of other great bands, where is Bond's sense of patriotism? AC/DC is the 5th best selling band in music history and has the best selling DVD (Familiy Jewels) in music history. It's disappointing that one of their many DVD's are not in your catalogue. This student is asking Bond to
do the right thing and showcase Australia's best. Yours truly, Gord Prisco.
Library Response:Thanks for your feedback about the DVDs. It's good to know you appreciate them.
As an educational institution, most of our resources are provided to support the University's teaching and learning. For example, the feature films and TV series on DVD and video are primarily to support the Film & TV courses while at the same time being available to the whole Bond community.
The music CD collection was donated as a gift in years gone by so we did not choose the artists or music styles represented. As the University does not teach in this area, we do not envisage adding to the collection at present.
Thanks again for taking the time to give us your comments, regards, Wendy.
-end-For those of you that don't believe me, go to the main library and check the board. This issue is far from over. Wendy, you can expect to hear back from me shortly.
Updates coming soon
Writing my constitutional law paper. No time for updates.
Check back soon for posts.
Coming soon...
Salami Continued
I'm officially off Salami. As posted previously, the hot stuff was too spicy. I've moved onto sandwich loaf. My taste buds are ready like sprinters on the blocks for this new treat.
One thing concerns me though. Salami isn't considered anything extra special, and the cost of it is 19.87 per kg. That's a reasonable price for an average meat. My sandwich loaf comes in at the cut-rate price of 2.97 per kg. What savings. But does this say something about the quality of meat I am getting...or for that matter, is it even meat I am eating? Yesterday I had two sandwiches in the afternoon, one immediately before squash. I'm not sure of the nutritional value of the sandwich loaf. Half-way through the practice my body was shaking?
I guess I'll have to do a cost benefit analysis.
Was Natalia Merchant better with 10,000 Maniacs or is she better on her own?
Squash Player Profile #2 - El Kapitano - Wilky
Currently ranked #3 on the squash ladder, David "Wilky" Wilkinson. Originally from Sudbury Ontario, Canada, our Captain is a perennial #1. Wilky bounces around the court like a cat on a hot tin roof.
Wilky has the capability to finish off his opponent with relative ease. In fact, he's had bigger battles with his girlfriend than with disposing of some of the people on the ladder.
We have Wilky to thank for acquiring our coach Brett Martin (if I haven't mentioned before, former #2 ranked player in the world...maybe I've mentioned that?)
Strength: 1) Court movement and vision. 2)Rally strokes are good. 3) Good on the defensive.
Weakness: 1) Backhand serve is returned with ease. 2)Booze - get him on a day when he's been on the sauce the evening prior and he is easy pickings. 3) Effects from acid rain from early days living in Sudbury may yet prove to show its toll on the bouncy competitor.
Nestor Prisco's Views
Today I am starting a new feature on the blog called Dad's view. I will have MSN conversations with my father about current events and post them on the blog. Simple as that. Today's topic:
The NCAA Basketball Tournament - or March Madness.The Vitamin says:What do you think of the tournament so far?
Nestor says:
pretty good
The Vitamin says:
Who looks good in your eyes
Nestor says:
Boston College?
Nestor says:
UCONN may get bumped
The Vitamin says:
I thought UCONN looked good second game
Nestor says:they're good but haven't got the explosive power
The Vitamin says:I was stupid to pick North Carolina
The Vitamin says:They were terrible
Nestor says:ya
Nestor says:i picked them too
The Vitamin says:any other comments
Nestor says:i have to look over the list again
Nestor says:Duke has potential to win it all if they stay out of foul trouble and pick up their game
Nestor says:(Sean) Dockery has been a disappointment offensively although he's good on defence
The Vitamin says:
if they're on (Duke), they can surely win it all
Nestor says:(Josh) McRoberts (from Duke) is strong and should be a star next year
The Vitamin says:(he) may go to the NBA
Nestor says:[T]heir little guard makes mistakes but will develop
The Vitamin says:Paulus?
The Vitamin says:is that his name?
Nestor says:ya
Nestor says:I cant see Gonzaga going far
The Vitamin says:
I thought they were shit first round, and got a little lucky second
Nestor says:George Mason may surprise
Nestor says:I hope Georgetown gets wiped
The Vitamin says:why is that
Nestor says:Too cocky
Nestor says:hard to say about tournament
Nestor says:the team that wants to win most will win
Nestor says:this tournmaent lacks the spread in first games we used to see
Nestor says:now games are close
Nestor says:albany just about beat uconn
Nestor says:in fact they blew it
The Vitamin says:i know
The Vitamin says:they should have won
Nestor says:but those good teams can turn it on in the last 3 minutes
The Vitamin says:they seem to be doing that
Nestor says:when the others have no legs
The Vitamin says:
but closer and closer games
Nestor says:villanova is good but they can be beat
Nestor says:about same level as uconn
The Vitamin says:Thank you for the time Dad
Nestor:You're welcome
That is the end of the NCAA portion of this conversation. It seems as though my Dad has a wealth of knowledge on the NCAA tournament. Look for further discussions with my Dad at
www.gordprisco.blogspot.com
Angelo
Happy Birthday Bucky (aka Greek or Bastard).
Angelo Papatheodorou, turns 32 today. Angelo is married to the lovely Julie. They have a beautiful daughter named Teah.
I think Angelo has already taught her to steal and lie even though she is only a year old.
I once won the credit card game seven times in a row with Angelo. For those of you that don't know what that game is, it's when you go to a restaurant, both order whatever you want, then each person gives their credit card to the waiter/waitress for them to put behind their back and randomly choose one. The one that he/she chooses has to buy the whole meal. Well, the random part is where I came in. I would do the intelligient thing and get to the restaurant early and tell the waiter/waitress what the credit card game was all about and to make sure not to pick my card. Angelo finally caught on the time I stayed back to give the waitress a little extra tip after an extra specially large bill. The rules forever changed after that...well, that's until we worked together to get Dave a few times first.
Angelo is also fond of telling people he is on a diet. He'll only eat Chicken Caesar Salads on his diet - possibly fattier than four Big Macs. He's known for losing (or claiming) 8 lbs in one week, but putting it all back in in one day.
For all his shortcomings, he's a stand up guy and a good friend to many.
Happy Birthday Bucky.
What's your song
Sitting in my apartment listening to some music today. A thought came to me...what song epotimizes me? I don't know if I am sure...it's got to be something by AC/DC. Then I thought...what about the people that I know? Hmmm...The list is pretty long, but where I found an appropriate song, I added it to a name. Here goes...I've listed the band name first then the person.
April Wine -
Tonight is a Wonderful Night To fall In Love - Dave Lucenti
The Kinks -
Wild Thing - Who else...but the Wild Drunk
The Beatles -
You never give me your money - My brother David
Alice in Chains -
Brother - Brendan "aka Brother" Scandrett
AC/DC -
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - Matty Lambert
Van Halen -
Hot For Teacher - The Unnamed Student
AC/DC -
Shot Down In Flames - Me
David Bowie -
China Girl - Myles
ABBA -
Dancing Queen - Sally Lee
Elton John -
Tiny Dancer - Sam Marash
Queen -
Fat Bottomed Girls - Marc Lucenti
Echo and the Bunnymen -
Lips Like Sugar - That girl Matty who was in our Contract's tute.
March Madness
I'm in an NCAA pool. It's put on by Rob Bartrop, co-host of the Eggs Benedict Radio show at Bond University. Listened to by tens of...well, tens - maybe less than that. I'll try to give Rob some advice on how to increase his listenership.
anyway....I've been watching NCAA b-ball online all weekend. So far I'm in a tie for second place.
I figure I can win the thing if Duke and Villanova go to the finals. If Boston College goes to the final four, I may be done. But i can't see that happening. Nor can I see UCLA winning it all. They're just not good enough from what I see. Although, I want them to beat Gonzaga. It's gonna be tough. UCONN is looking strong though. I didn't pick them to go far, but they could really do some damage in my opinion. If they do, it won't be good for me. I have North Carolina getting to the final four. I think UCONN will beat them if they meet in their bracket finals.
Duke is my team...I always pick them to win. Not sure if they'll do it this year. As much as I like JJ Redick, I'm not sure if you can count on him to take over big games. Apparently he's better this year. In my opinion, it all relies on Shelden Williams. If he gets into foul trouble, Duke is screwed, if not, they're going to the final four with ease.
that's all.
Top Ten Albums
Here you will find a list of my top ten favourite albums. Now, let's be clear...if this was a true list, it would look something like you would find in the AC/DC catalogue...meaning the whole catologue. So I will refrain from putting any of the albums in this list with the understanding that anything from the AC/DC collection would trump any of these - even the
Blow up your Video album. As side-note, I emailed Rolling Stone magazine some time ago giving their crap magazine shit for not naming
Back in Black as one of the top 500 albums of all time. They've always been anti AC/DC. Back In Black is the fifth best selling album of all time. Has the best guitar lick in hard rock history from the title track, and has one of the great rock songs in
You Shook me all night Long on it. It was the most ridiculous omission since...well...in the history of great omissions.
Anyway, back to the list.
These are in order to some extent...but it's sometimes very difficult.
- Ok Computer - Radiohead - From the first song to the last, this is the most complete non AC/DC album I have ever heard.
- Rumours - Fleetwood Mac - Their greatest. Stevie Nicks swaggers her way through Gold Dust Woman.
- Crash - Dave Matthews Band - This guy deserves alot of credit. He's simply an amazing musician.
- Parachutes - Coldplay - I could include any of the Colplay albums here. But there first was done in a no nonsense way. It was the beginning of greatness.
- Abbey Road - The Beatles - another great complete album. Controversy here in not including Revolver or Rubber Soul, but from front to back Abbey Road is near perfect.
- The White Album - The Beatles - Guitar on this album is the thing people overlook the most. Listen to the distortion on many of the songs. They rocked - they weren't a pop act anymore. Listen to Helter Skelter and Everybody's got something to hide except for me and my monkey.
- Exile on Main Street - The Rolling Stones - Known as their best by many critics. I'm not really sure why I'm adding it. Maybe Sticky Fingers is a better album?
- British Steel - Judas Priest - Best metal album. Would hardly be considered metal today. Rob Halford had/has one of the best voices in music. He can hit any note.
- Nevermind - Nirvana - this wouldn't have been on my list a year ago. It deserves credit though. But starting to think Dave Grohl may have been genius of the band. In Utero album is also great
- Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd - This album was on Billboards top 100 albums for just under 25 years. It's like the 70's version of Ok Computer.
Honourable mentions - Blizzard of Oz - Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin, Ride the Lightning - Metallica
Coming soon - Top Songs.
Sunday
- Went out last night with Sam Marash and Matt Hooper. Sam was the guy who wanted me to put poetry on my site. Matt Hooper is my apprentice. I taught him how to moot. As a result of my tutelage in mooting, and life in general, he is off to the World Mooting finals in Washington D.C. Apparently the Bond team is the best of all the Law Schools in Australia. Good on ya Matty.
- Some ants made there way into my bedroom the other day. I hope they like the snack I left for them. I should warn them that it's got a little bite to it.
- Just got back from the beach - 27 degrees and sunny. Tough life.
- Supergrass is a good band.
- I saw the movie Brokeback Mountain. I'm not really sure what to make of it.
- Roasted chickens are on sale at Coles Supermarket. I bought one, but wanted to buy 20.
- The winner of Big Brother Australia was at the bar last night. Apparently he lives right around the corner from me. If you want to be famous in Australia, get on Big Brother. Or for that matter, get on Australian Idol where you can collectively hear the worst singers in the Southern Hemisphere (exception to Shannon Noll).
- Ice-T is one of the detectives on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Not that I watch this show all the time, but when I do, all I can think of is him singing that bodycount song.
- Austrlian Federal MP Dave Tollner says that the toads deserve no mercy.
"I suggested that people should hit them with golf clubs or cricket bats or, you know, lumps of wood - whatever was at hand." see full story here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4819344.stm
????
Attached to my blog is a site meter where I can tell how much traffic is hitting my site. It gives me a whole bunch of other stats too. While it doesn't tell me who exactly is on, I can usually tell by what web service is being used.
But what I can't understand is who the hell from these regions is looking at my site - Richmond, Tasmania; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Madison, Wisconsin?
Please post a comment if you're from one of these places. Lemme know who you are. I may even do a profile on you. Probably not though.
Poetry
This man asked me to put some poetry on the blog today. I originally agreed...then I thought about it.
Sam, I just can't/won't compromise the integrity of this blog. People are counting on this blog. They're not asking for poetry. They want controversy.
The poem Sam wanted me to post was by Banjo Patterson called,
Johnson’s Antidote. Look it up for yourself if you're so inclined.
Friday's Thoughts
Here's the thing. I don't have the time to keep writing stories. So you'll all just have to be satisfied with point form random thoughts.
- 1) Why the F$#@% aren't the bullets working on my blog. I'm gonna have to number this list
- 2) This is me surfing, or at least with a surfboard. Surfing is not easy.
- 3) I went boogie boarding today. Much easier than surfing. The sea was very angry. The waves can be like a good woman...they'll both have their way with you if they want.
- 4) Watching Jarhead right now. It's a War movie. It's actually quite shit in my opinion. My roommate Pete gave it to me.
- 5) March Madness has begun. Just when I thought it'd be crap cause I couldn't watch any games, my brother Steve told me I can get all the games live - webcast from www.cbssportsline.com. It made my weekend. Too bad the games start at 3am. I had a nap tonight...gonna try and sleep for a few hours then wake up and watch 12 hours straight while doing my constitutional law paper.
- Do you really give a shit about point #5?
- I may have to start lying more than usual on this blog due to assignment and exam time coming up. I won't have as many opportunities to see/create controversy.
Separated at Birth?
On the top - new Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo." On the bottom, Brady "Runaway" Jones
I wonder if Colangelo plays squash? I wonder if he runs away after losing one game of a best of three match? I wonder if his backhand is his weakness as well? Jones claims he plays with all heart. I would claim it's cowardice. Jones...this is a public challenge that you can't run away from. Bring your "A" game. See you on the court.
Ruprecht
Simply one of the great characters in movie history - Ruprecht from
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. How about these scenes...
[Sitting at the dinner table]
Ruprecht: Excuse me. May I go to the bathroom first?
Lawrence Jamieson: Of course you may.
Ruprecht: [after a pause, and with relief] Thank you.
or...
[Ruprecht is mauling Lawrence's new girlfriend]
Lawrence Jamieson: Ruprecht!! do you want the genital cuff?
...
If you haven't seen this movie, go get it.
Besides
The Jerk, it was Steve Martins best performance.
Thanks to James Payne for reminding the world of Ruprecht.
Mooting #2
To all of those people that took part in the Obligations moot assignment, and for any potential mooters, take a look at this.
It's not quite the feeling that I had with my partner...but I heard there was something similar with the Unnamed Student and his partner...
You need sound.
http://members.shaw.ca/mootback/mootback.wmvThanks to sister-in-law Nicole for sending.
Anybody Home?
My cell phone is gone (temporarily I think).
The person who lent it to me took it back.
Needless to say I won't be answering calls for a while.
Basically I'm pissed off
I'm not sure exactly why.
I just went to get in the shower, and there's no F%#@ ing water coming out of the tap!
I'm listening to Coldplay now. As good as they are, literally amazing, why do I want to slit my wrists everytime I listen to them?
Here's my next thought...why am I Canadian? Here's some reasons why I am:
1) I've seen Gordon Lightfoot, Stompin Tom Connors in Concert and I know every god damn word to the Hockey Song and the Canadian Railroad Trilogy
2) I've shovelled snow for four hours straight on more than 50 occasions
3) I've touched the waters of the Atlantic in Halifax and the Pacific in Vancouver
4) In one-day I ate a pound of bacon. Bacon and eggs for breakfast, a bacon sandwich for lunch, and a BLT for Dinner
5) I played outdoor hockey in -35 degree weather at Kinette Rink in North Bay.
6) I've been ice-fishing and tried to lure the fish with Labatt Blue Beer
7) I love Poutine
9) I've been to these cities in Ontario - Renfrew, Arnprior, Smith Falls, Emo, Fort Frances, Sarnia, Windsor, Thunder Bay, Montreal, Mattawa, Caledon, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, Gogama, Mactier, Foliette, Alliston, Orillia, Mississauga, Marathon, Lively (SPD), Brampton, Oakville, Carelton Place, Parry Sound, New Liskeard, Ottawa - I could go on forever
10) I've eaten Leamington Tomatoes - raw, and loved them
11) I once drank 8 cups of Tim Hortons Coffee in three hours (that was a complete lie, but I sure remember drinking a shit load of the stuff and loved every minute.
12) I've been to a fur traders auction
13) I've tapped Maple Syrup from a tree
14) I brought a toque (not a beanie - a toque) to Australia just in case
15) I've been 8o mph on a snowmobile - never will I do that again
Ok, that took too much time from my day. I'm gonna go check If i can have a shower now.
I'm motivated about the blog again.
Booyakasha!
Go to this website, and click on Ali G on the left hand side. A bunch of back episodes are there. Dave Lucenti calls him "the funniest man on TV." I couldn't sleep last night, so I watched two episodes at 2am.
http://www.lando.co.uk/Seen above is one of Ali G's characters - Borat from Kazakhstan. He is my favourite.
Another Saturday Night
Thinking of something decent to post all day. I got nuthin. Last night was somewhat tame...although, was with good friends Marc, the new blood - Sean and Mike, Erin and Tannis. Varsity Tavern was hopping yet again, and as Marc, Mike and Erin slipped away, the rest of us yet again boarded the buses towards where else...but Surfer's Paradise. Luckily all the drinks were free at Melba's courtesy of some fool with a whole bunch of free drink tickets. I'll save the other 23 coupons that I have for next time.
On a another topic, 500 gram bags of M and M peanuts are on sale for $3.99 at K-mart. I bought three bags on Thursday. They're all gone. My name is Gord...and I have a problem.
Yesterday I went boogie boarding. I caught a few sweet waves. Then I noticed a kid with the same board as me give me the hang loose sign with his hands. He was no more than 12 years old - and yet I felt a a feeling of accomplishment. He wasn't allowed to go out boogie boarding without his mom watching...I was. I was a rebel to him...a role model. I grabbed a stick of Hubba Bubba chewing gum out of my bag, put it in my mouth, jumped on my bike, and rode home.
Bond Squash - Player Profile - "DB"
David Basset (DB) is currently ranked #7 on the squash ladder. A former #1 ranked player, DB is mired in a lengthy slump. He also has had to use the rental rackets from the Bond Gym due to an angry tirade after losing to me for about the fourth straight match. Apparently he wanted to see how hard he could throw his racket against the front wall after the match. DB is known for his drop shot, which currently is so effective at dropping that it doesn't even hit the front wall.
In his spare time DB likes to drive his Ford Falcon without registration or insurance (not anymore after that nice officer reminded DB that it wasn't cool) and apparently he likes cuddling.
I reckon that if he grew his hair and had a beard he would be a dead ringer for Cat Stevens (see photo below in previous post).
U2
I don't know what to say about U2's cancellation/postponement of their tour down under.
Marc and I were looking forward to going.
If they don't reschedule, I may hunt down 'The Edge' and take that ridiculous Beanie from his head. I don't really know what that means...but let's just put it this way, I'm not happy.
The unnamed student just signed into MSN. I don't think he reads the blog anymore. He hates it. Last thursday when we were taking a cab home at 1:30 am, he decided to get dropped off at the casino and stay until 4am. Maybe that's why he fell asleep during the
Capote matinee
. I'm not supposed to write anything about him ever. He told me he'd take me to court if I did. Well, he didn't quite say that, but I think he would...and the shitty thing for me is that I haven't taken defamation in class yet. He has. So I have to listen to him.
P.S. If you wanna listen to some good rock and roll, I'd suggest going to one of your favourite downloading sites (although I would never advocate stealing music from the internet) and typing in the band
Airbourne. They're from Melbourne and they cook! Some of their song names are,
Dirty Angel, Ready to Rock, Runnin Hot, Women on Top, and Hotter than Hell.
A few Saturday thoughts....
Finally got my mountain bike. What a great story and what a happy ending. I put it together yesterday. I'm not sure the breaks work yet.
I went to see
Capote last night at the movies. It was pretty good. Apparently the unnamed student fell asleep during the matinee.
I've been buying things from Crazy Clarks lately. For those of you that don't know, Crazy Clarks is a cross between the Dollar Store and Bargain HaroldsI bought some socks for $2. They lasted one-day. But something else I'm a little more concerned about is that I'm buying food from there. I bought some packaged pre-cooked asian noodles a few weeks back. I made a stir fry. It was fantastic. So i went back to get more on Thursday. To my surprise, they were on sale. Instead of $1 they were 50 cents. What a bargain! Although, there was a sign that said, 'best before December.' Hmmmm....I mean December was three months ago. Not being sure how great an idea it would be, I only bought 8 packs. I'll have someone over for dinner and test them.
Hopefully there'll be some stories for the blog from this evening. I am trying to get the terrible three together (that being Me, Matty, and Myles). Marc has also expressed interest in coming out. He apparently had a good night on Thursday. The unnamed student thought it would be good if we left him at the bar. Marc explained to me the next day that his bed was full of sand?
Anyway...that's all I'll say about that.
A special shout out to all my readers in Canada's Capital - Ottawa, Ontario. Especially Charles Bray, founder of the Charles Bray Football League (CBFL) who's looking to take his game global. His wife Meaghan is as gorgeous as they come. His friend Angelo ("The Greek" or "Bucky" or "You Bastard") is also one of my longtime friends and dedicated readers.
Squash #3
Last night was another lesson with the now legendary Brett Martin - former #2 in the world (have I mentioned that before). On the left, you can see part of the rag-tag Bond Uni squash squad. From left to right is me, Jay "the butterfly" Fenn, Coach Brett, Myles "no nicknames allowed" Brown, and Brady "scared to play me" Jones. Missing from the photo is our Captain Wilky, Dave "DB" Bassett, and Matty "let's go to someone's house and punch them out" Lambert.
Last night we learned tactical rules, more boast and drops, among a bunch of other stuff. I am not sure what we're training for, but we are. Usually there's an end game...these lessons are merely allowing us to beat up on each other a little better. It's how I always thought of taking lessons...let's be recreational players but let's take some lessons...why don't we get the former #2 player in the world?
perfect.
More Random Thoughts...
- I emailed my Constitutional Law Professor (Patrick Keyzer) today about the last post. He hasn't replied yet. He may very well be getting me kicked out of Law School as we speak.
- I now have 302 AC/DC songs on my Itunes, 3018 songs in total.
- A good friend of mine, Jeff Hodge, has a blog now. He's from my home town and is studying Medicine in Brisbane. Check him out at http://spaces.msn.com/jeffhodge/PersonalSpace.aspx?owner=1
- I won't plug any other blogs yet. Apparently my younger brother Dave (who owes me a shit-load of money) has a blog. I will not advertise his blog until he makes a payment on the cash he owes me. My Dad has even gotten into the act...he's got two blogs - I'll advertise him soon, he's been lazy on the posts recently, and we just won't stand for that at gordprisco.blogspot.com
- Biggest hit day ever today (March 9, 2006) - 62 hits
- A great friend of mine named Christine had an interview with the Prime Minister's office the other day. Wishing her luck. She currently works for John Tory (the leader of the oppostion) in Toronto.
- Read the book Tuesday's with Morrie.
- U2 with Marc is only 12 days away.
- The Tragically Hip's album Up To Here is there best work by far. Two guys in the band named Gord can't hurt either.
- Special thanks go to Kiersten and her parents who invited me to dinner last night. When they learned I couldn't make it due to the Wednesday night squash lesson, they were nice enough to pack me a plate of my own to heat up later. It was one of the best meals I've had since I've been in Australia. Right up there with the one Korean John made a few weeks ago (I posted about him in an earlier post. If you're interested, go to my archives and look for the picture of Kim Jong Il - Communist dictator of North Korea). Anyway, Kiersten will kill me for putting her on here, but I had to thank her.
Australian racism continued....
I've had a few comments to my Australian racism post. It hasn't gone over too well with the Aussies in the crowd. Just to let you know, I'm gonna send my website address to my Constitutional Law Professor - Patrick Keyzer. I'm gonna plead with him to write a short comment on this matter. The blog doesn't usually get this heated, but considering such interest, we'll take it a little further.
A few small notes about Professor Keyzer who is new to Bond this semester....he's 39, he wrote our textbook, used to work for Chief Justice Brennan, has a lovely wife named Susie -who I have had the pleasure to meet, and he has two small children who I have only seen pictures of on his mobile phone.
Professor Kezyer told us a great story about how he met his wife. I would argue that it's a true tale of love. Anyway, they went on a first date. It went well. It was late....and at the end of the date, Susie said something like, that was a great date, when can I see you again? To which Professor responded, "how about now?" What a great line...Susie said yes. They started living together nine days later, and got married a month after (something like that...you get the point).
Anyway, hopefully Professor Keyzer will add a quick comment to the blog about this matter.
Hopefully he doesn't get me kicked out of school for this post. I do expect my tutorial mark to suffer as a result.
(I may have found the controversy I was looking for)
More to come.....
Sweet Pipes
This girl can flat out sing.
That is all.
On another note...Anybody got any controversy? I'm always looking for material for the blog.
If you have an interest in writing a short guest column on the blog please contact me at
gordie_prisco@yahoo.ca
Australia Racist? Couldn't be...no way...
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,18362815%5E29277,00.htmlSaw the following article on a Canadian news service site
http://www.nealenews.comI would never think that Australia was a racist country? - (Sarcasm).
It's interesting taking Australian Constitutional law and seeing sections like the following. Take a look. Basically it says the government can discount your vote if you're of a certain race that they don't like. Interesting...
Australian Constitution - Section 25 - Provisions as to races disqualified from voting
For the purposes of the last section, if by the law of any State all persons of any race are disqualified from voting at elections for the more numerous House of the Parliament of the State, then, in reckoning the number of the people of the State or of the Commonwealth, persons of the race resident in that State shall not be counted.
How can that not be amended!
Moot Point
Yesterday was my moot court presentation for my obligations law class. Let's just say that it wasn't my best performance. For those of you that don't know, the moot court going in front of a judge - usually your professor, with a case of appeal (most often) and having to fight for your client's case. Half of the program is how you present yourself in front of the court. For example, you're to address the court with phrases like: your honour; we respectfully submit; counsel's argument is; we seek leave to dispense with...
You get the picture. You're to stay away from language that is colloquial. Basically you speak when told to speak, or if not, you ask to speak or don't speak at all.
I'm not going to get into the whole details of the case, but my partner (as seen from Degrassi Street from a previous post) played playstation all weekend while I worked. I still don't know what the real difference is from a sale by description from a sale of specific goods and why the rule in
Grant v Australian Knitting mills applies - so what that some fool got dermatitis from buying underwear. What the hell does that have to do with a faulty wedding dress...now I'm just rambling...and in fact, it does have something to do with a faulty wedding dress.
Anyway, here's some advice to prospective mooters: 1) When you start talking about how a section of an act applies to this case, know what the section says exactly...2) don't laugh half way your submission 3) Don't ask the judge when you're done making your submission if the air condition is on in the room? It was hot as hell in there...
Oh well, can't win em all.
Speaking of Cats
As an addition to my last post about Cats, what better time to talk about this man - Cat Stevens.
What was he thinking! He is now known as Yusuf Islam if you didn't know, and that happened way back in 78.
Personally, I have no problems with changing your faith if you find something in life that changes you...in his case it was some kind of near death experience, or something like that.
But cmon...sing your song Cat. This Wild World needs your folksy inventiveness.
Disclaimer: I am not a big fan of Cat Stevens and do not regularily listen to his music. For the record, I am a hard rock fan with a soft spot for Sarah McLachlan and Sarah Harmer. In fact, listening to Cat Stevens reminds me of going to a grade 12 high school party with a blazing bonfire, and there's the one fool who thought it would be a good idea to bring his dad's acoustic guitar and play
Moonshadow for the girls. Just through the first chorus, a guy on the other side of the fire who's consumed about 19 beers decides it would be a good idea to come over to the fool, grab his guitar, and through it onto the blaze. Knowing that the fool is too much of a weakling to take on this guy, he storms out of the party. The Guns N Roses again begins playing from someones $10,000 truck stereo.
The world...
I have no idea what has gone wrong with this world, and I am not sure whether this link is cruel, crude, rude, or hilarious. Decide for yourself. It gets good/bad/whatever in after about 30 seconds.
I started off wondering what the hell this was to laughing so hard I was crying.
I think I'll watch it again.
http://www.moronland.com/moronia/moron/743/
Random Thoughts
- Thursday Evening...what to say. I thought I had hit rock bottom, until my boys pulled a cold one at Varsity Shores. No comment other than that. The terrible three will rise again - and most likely next weekend - Matty, Myles, and The Vitamin (I know this is an ambiguous comment, but for fear of more repercussions, I will say no more).
- Working on Obligations law moot court problem for Monday...
- I ate another salami sandwich tonight. It was the last of my hot salami. I hated it. I think it turned me off even mild salami. I am not sure which cold meat to switch to.
- Gia and Lindsay are upset they're not on the blog. Well, I'm not one to keep two beautiful girls out of my life and off my blog. Here's a shot of me and the girls from the pub crawl. What a lucky guy I am...
- I haven't eaten a chicken in a week and a half...maybe that's the reason for my crankiness?
- It hasn't stopped raining here. It's like a cyclone daily
- Currently listening to an interview with Brian Johnson from 1980. For those of you that don't know, Brian is the lead singer of AC/DC. He joined the band after the unfortunate death of Bon Scott. Scott's grave is now heritage listed in Freemantle. Great news for AC/DC fans worldwide. I'll have to go soon.
- Thanks for all the comments on my "gum incident" post. I think Dyson and Cmac had the right idea - However, they both spend too much time at hooker Harveys in Toronto...Where are Lalka and Sidna when you need them (I promise not to put stuff on here anymore that others don't understand...but this needed to be said).
- I'm leaving now, this is a boring post. I need controversy for my posts!!!! I should go make something happen. Or as John Snobelen once said, "we need to invent a crisis." - if you don't know what that means...google it.
Update: First off, the girls sent me an msn complaining that they're not on the blog...then this is what i get next. I think it was actually Gia using Lindsay's computer. Anyway, here are the two comments:
Lindsay says:
gord we are not friends if that stays up
Lindsay says:
you better take that picture down!!!!!!!
Is it possible to please girls? Do they ever think they look good in pictures? I am disappointed you all can't see the photo. It was exactly the same as this one...they sent me the one that's up now, and there is no difference. Oh well...better to capitulate.
Home
Thanks to Dad for the pictures of home in North Bay. He writes that they're snowbound.
Sure beats the rain that we've been getting here.
The Gum incident...
Before my Land Law tutorial yesterday, something happened that I am sure happens to all of us. My Australian friends James and Bernie were having a smoke. James is in my tutorial, so I was waiting for him. After their smoke I offered them both a piece of gum, knowing that they may want some of the minty freshness of Extra Winterfresh gum. They both responded, "yes please." I offered the pack over to them to take out for themselves. James was finished when he passed the pack to Bernie. I watched Bernie take the gum from James, and when he took a piece out and I was ready to take the rest of the pack back, Bernie went in for piece number two! Although I didn't say anything, I was astonished. What was Bernie doing? Was he saving a piece for later? Are you allowed to do that?
To make it worse, I saw Bernie later on in the day. He gave me a trifling smirk and a wave as I walked past, and as he was grinning, I saw him masticating on a small glob in the side of his mouth...I couldn't help but think....
I'm not quite sure what to think in this matter...please feel free to post comments on this issue.
Sandwiches
As much as I like the taste of salami - an 'old friend' got me hooked in my mid 20's - I think that Hot Hungarian Salami is just too spicy for my liking. I bought $7.70 worth on the weekend. It was on sale two weeks ago.
I'm, gonna stick to the mild stuff from now on...it's in my sandwich daily.
It would be alot easier if I had easier access to roasted chickens. Did I ever mention that if you get to the grocery store half hour before they close, the chickens are reduced? Usually half-price. Fantastic.
Squash #2
Last night was our second squash lesson from Brett Martin (as mentioned previously - former #2 ranked player in the world - seen on the right above). I recently read on a website that he was one of the best shotmakers in the history of the game...well, it's a good thing he was one of the best, cause he's dealing with some of the worst. Actually, we're ok, but seeing Brett play is pretty damn amazing.
Squash team members there last night included Me, Myles, Dave Bassett, Jay Fenn, Brady Jones, Matty, and Wilky.
Last night he taught the drop shot and the backcourt lob. Look out North Bay YMCA when I get back!
This is pretty cool
http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/1667265/Thanks to Mark Hocevar for sending me this one...have a look.
organic waste
My wish is that the world one-day diverts all its organic waste from its landfills...
I'm not sure if Aussies know about how fun composting and diverting organic waste from the
landfill can be. I'm not sure they deal with garbage properly...What's is the lifespan of your waste facilities here? What's the plan for when it reaches capacity? We must think about these things...I have just the person to look at this when Australia is ready...along with me of course....
A man can dream can't he?
Some recent comments on my blog...
Today I had my biggest hit day ever...48 fools looked at my site. Why I ask? Who knows?
Anyway, this may give some insight into why....
Anonymous said...
Is this site turning into a f-ing picture sight. Where the hell have the blogs gone? When was the last time someone made a comment?This blog is a direct reflection of the person running it!...a DISGRACE!!!!
Dyson said...
Gotta agree with you there Gord. Even though Bob Cole and Harry Neale are obviously losing their memories, and are having problems with incorrect player names, it's just not the same with them not calling the plays.Leafs play Washington tonight with Ovechkin, a chance for some payback against that kid.
Anonymous said...
I knew Harry Neale's daughter at uni in undergrad and always wanted to bang her while watching HNIC. Weird... I know.
Anonymous said...
Thunder...anananananananaa THUNDER!..anananananananaa THUNDER!..anananananananaa THUNDER!..anananananananaa THUNDER!..anananananananaa THUNDER!..
bourque said...
Glad you liked the party. Thinking about waiting until Sean buys some more Magnums before throwing another one. I'll keep you posted.
said...
Are you actually in school??Who has time to do this jibberish.I still say you took the cash and are hidin' out on Manitoulin Island...
said...
Cheatin: overhand runups, the double dupes, the best hand play, Some may look down on these plays and call them immoral, but as Canada BIll Jones says, "Its immoral to let a sucker keep his money"
By the way, the last post is by Cock and Balls. That is actually Marc Lucenti. It's an odd name, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt...why? I have no idea...
I don't really the comments say too much...however, I shall continue.
North Bay News
Just to let some of you know what's happening in my hometown, here's a list of things that made the news today.
1) Stan Russell has got a deal for you. The Carlo Crescent resident will give you all the frozen precipitation you'll need. Just look for the house that's got the 'Free Snow' sign stuck out in front.
2) South Shore Education Centre, located in Nipissing Village, will be closed today due to the loss of heat.
3) Anglers have until March 31st to remove their ice hut from Lake Nipissing.
4) A 38-year-old North Bay man has been charged following an incident Sunday in an Algonquin Avenue apartment. The North Bay Police Service alleges that a man attacked a woman known to him within the apartment on Algonquin Avenue and struck with an ashtray, causing injuries to her face.
5) A North Bay man faces multiple charges after he was spotted by a North Bay Police officer early Saturday morning. One man was found to be in possession of brass knuckles, along with some white powder and some marijuana.
