Tag Archives: noise

Crazy family

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Gary

What an insane family I belong to. I’m sure most of Caloundra realises it as well. Not only do we make a ridiculous amount of noise but certain members can disappear at any time and have to be hunted down. … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Gary

I have totally gone off the Ile d’Aix. Last night we went to bed and, instead of the steady thrum of crickets or other night time insects, our ears were assaulted by an advanced techno squad of evil beings. It … Continue reading →

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Car alarms

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Gary

What is the point of car alarms? Seriously. When one goes off (because a leaf falls on the car), no-one comes running because their precious piece of metal is in imminent danger. The police don’t suddenly appear in order to … Continue reading →

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How do they do it?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Gary

There seemed to be an awful lot of people at all the museums this week. Half term doesn’t start until next week, so it can’t be that…unless some families are getting an early start. Most surprising was the amount of … Continue reading →

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Hordes and crisps

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Gary

Well I have to say, I’m very pleased THAT is over. Half term at the museums is horrendous. Apparently the museum had over 20,000 visitors on Monday and most of them were on the pavement outside. It wasn’t quite as … Continue reading →

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Bagpipes on the Underground

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Gary

OK, so I’ve not had a rant for a bit so I’m going to today…however, before I do, here’s a photo of Lynden at Waterloo after our night of gassing and drinking. He never changes. Gotta love him. Don’t get … Continue reading →

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Half term & the barbarians

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Gary

Dear God. It was awful. Working in the museum district at half term is bad enough but you can multiply that a thousand fold when it’s a glorious day. Ailsa warned me on Friday. Don’t eat at the cafe in … Continue reading →

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Complaining neighbours

Posted on June 29, 2002 by Gary

Slept in till 10am! Oh, glorious sleep. Quite strange waking up feeling refreshed. Mirinda was marking today and I hit the garden. Mowed front and back, then dug a new bed under the lounge room window. Planted all the stuff … Continue reading →

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