A few pics from my Earth Hour.
My Loungeroom
My alter
The deco smoking table with the photo of my Gran and the TV unit (built as a kitchen dresser for my Gran by my Grandfather)
The temple of me above the fireplace
My piano (upright grand - family heirloom)
Drop-left table belonging to my Gran
to me!
And my identical twin Matthew.
And Jocko from Jockohomo.
And Matt, from Cows in the Barn.
I’m off to bed - it’s been a great weekend.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivers the long-awaited apology to Australia’s Stolen Generations in Federal Parliament.
Ruby Hunter: Welcome to all People
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Recorded: 13/01/2008 via Audio Hijack Pro
Stereo | 33:47 | 30.9 MB
I really, really wanted something released today that made me think, “I’ve just gotta buy that”. Instead, I don’t see a single thing of any realistic interest to me. This is very self-indulgent, I realise…
Apple has been losing me a bit in recent years. I used to sing their praises to everyone and advise and help people to switch. Now that they have momentum they are using their market muscle to the benefit of their shareholders. Meanwhile, users in some countries have been marginalised. This morning’s keynote was clear evidence of this.
Movies and iPhones. But not for us in the arse end of the world.
And no iPhone 3G announcement as networks in USA are not ready yet.
The AirBook is a gorgeous laptop and has the “wow” factor but little substance for those who don’t need an “ultra portable” laptop.
10.5.2 would have been good to see to fix the bugs that are still around.
And a piece of very nice but expensive hardware that promises to do what had previously been very clearly promised as an included feature in Leopard. A feature that simply does not work in Leopard. Suddenly, it’s presented to us as a $700 AUD add on. Not good.
That’s not what I expected from Apple five years ago, but it’s becoming something of an emerging pattern in their business strategy.
There’s been a lot in the media about the Japanese Whale hunt and some rather interesting opinions on YouTube.
Reply video to Japanese citizen “SasukeZ7″ on YouTube who claims Australians as Racist.
Get involved to stop the slaughter of whales - it’s not research, it’s slaughter.
Don’t get me wrong, I like a lot of things Japanese, but I can’t let this slide.
By far the most popular Anti Whaling Petition Internationally (with a staggering 840,000 signatures from over 239 countries) is the Whales Revenge petition. http://www.whalesrevenge.com/
It seems iTurds is working again and the comments are online, so go for it!
This is a pic from Christmas Day - more can be found on my Flickr (over there ->) under Friends and Family.
but the comments are working again - go figure.
Now if I could just get the iTunes feed running again.
I have no idea what’s going on with the comments and iTunes now isn’t picking up the feed properly.
If you can help, that would be great!
Making strawberry jam and catching up on what’s been happening since I’ve been back.
Rolf Harris: Six White Boomers
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Recorded: 18/12/2007 via GarageBand
Stereo | 22:58 | 21 MB
On the mobile in the taxi on the way to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Let me know what the sound is like.
The 5th Dimension: Up, Up & Away
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Recorded: 18/11/2007 via Nokia 6120 Classic
Mono | 14:18 | 14 MB
Last day in Mcleod Ganj, buses, trains and planes, shopping, retarded vidcast, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, blessed statues, Delhi Belly, action for Tibet, going home.
Fascinating Aïda: Song of the Homesick Traveller
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Recorded: 17/11/2007 via GarageBand
Stereo | 18:43 | 17.1 MB
Surprise vidcast from Mcleod Ganj, India.
Well, here I am in Mcleod Ganj, India. Home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL) and the Tibet Government in Exile as well as a whole load of Tibetans.
The accommodation arranged for me in Manju ka Tilla, the Tibetan Colony in Delhi was almost as basic as Base Camp, though I had to share with cockroaches this time.
The bus ride from Delhi was delightful - not! Apparently it was a ‘deluxe’ coach. Well, that was their description, but it wasn’t anything like it. We left Delhi at 6.30pm and arrived at Mcleod at 7.30am - not a very good nights sleep at all.
I’m staying at the Green Hotel, which according to the Lonely Planet for India is “…a stalwart of the traveller scene, this popular choice has a good selection of rooms and a café that does great breakfasts.” The rooms are pretty basic - I’m in a standard with views that has two singles pushed together (usual at the cheaper hotels), coffee tables, two chairs, bedside, wardrobe and bathroom that’s an all-in-one affair i.e. no curtain for the shower and all tiled, so don’t wet the toilet paper!
The upside is that my room is above the café and gets the wireless signal from downstairs, so I can use Bruce in my room.
To be honest, I was disappointed in my room to begin with, but I’m not spending a great deal of time here, it’s got everything I need and I’m sleeping quite well, so when, yes when, I come back, I’ll probably stay here again. Oh, it’s only costing me $11 AUD per night, so I really can’t complain.
HHDL arrived back on Saturday at 4.00pm to a great crowd lining the streets. I was there and tried to get a photo, but his car was going a bit too fast for me to get a good shot. The good news is he is doing a public teaching on Friday. I’ve down to the security office to get my pass and I’ll be there. Can’t wait for that!
Also booked into cooking class next week to learn some Tibetan treats - look out for dinner parties at home!
Have been meeting some lovely people, from locals to foreigners. I must say, some of the Tibetan men are extremely attractive, so girls, if you’re after a husband, get on over here! Don’t worry though, I’m more than happy with the man I’ve got - and I miss him way, way more than I care to admit!
Mcleod is a small town, so I’ve been walking everywhere and know where things are, so I’m feeling like a local. It’s such a nice, friendly place.
Have booked a ticket on the overnight train from Pathnakot (10.20pm) to Delhi (7.20am) to get back and all I need to do now is book a hotel room for the day as I don’t leave until after midnight to get home.
The weather is glorious - t-shirt during the day and a light jacket at night. What more could I ask for?
Double digits at last!
Tibet, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatsye, Sakya, Base Camp, Zhangmu, High View Resort, back to Kathmandu, late planes, Delhi traffic, cockroaches.
Tibet Project: Tibet (A Passage to…)
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