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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Losers
Although they would probably spell it "Loosers"
Fail!
Its interesting to note 2 things:
Basic spelling mistakes (including it seems the host website themselves)
and the apparent absence of Brian Meeker (aka Rick Disneck)
Fail!
Its interesting to note 2 things:
Basic spelling mistakes (including it seems the host website themselves)
and the apparent absence of Brian Meeker (aka Rick Disneck)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Salt: An Epicures Delight
LISTER:
Then you open the in-flight magazine and start reading.
Thing is, the articles act as a sedative.
I mean, look at this: "Contents List: Salt, an Epicure's Delight; Classic Wines of Estonia; Flemish Weaving the Traditional Way."
(To the CAT, whose head is lolling) Don't fight it, man, let it take you.
RIMMER:
How can you be so mind-bogglingly flippant? Don't you know what's going to happen? We're going to crash!
LISTER:
You've got to stay calm! It's a well-known fact, the more relaxed you are, the less likely you are to be injured.
KRYTEN: Good luck, everybody, here it comes!
ACE's ship strikes Starbug a glancing blow.
LISTER: (Reading)
The ancient Egyptians were great believers in salt.
CAT: (Reading)
When most people think of classic wines, they are unlikely to consider the Estonian reds, yet Estonian grapes are among the fruitiest and most subtle.
RIMMER: (Reading)
Since the beginning of the 13th century, Belgium has been the home of some of the most remarkable weaving to come out of northwest Europe.
Then you open the in-flight magazine and start reading.
Thing is, the articles act as a sedative.
I mean, look at this: "Contents List: Salt, an Epicure's Delight; Classic Wines of Estonia; Flemish Weaving the Traditional Way."
(To the CAT, whose head is lolling) Don't fight it, man, let it take you.
RIMMER:
How can you be so mind-bogglingly flippant? Don't you know what's going to happen? We're going to crash!
LISTER:
You've got to stay calm! It's a well-known fact, the more relaxed you are, the less likely you are to be injured.
KRYTEN: Good luck, everybody, here it comes!
ACE's ship strikes Starbug a glancing blow.
LISTER: (Reading)
The ancient Egyptians were great believers in salt.
CAT: (Reading)
When most people think of classic wines, they are unlikely to consider the Estonian reds, yet Estonian grapes are among the fruitiest and most subtle.
RIMMER: (Reading)
Since the beginning of the 13th century, Belgium has been the home of some of the most remarkable weaving to come out of northwest Europe.
DVDs I'm watching
Just finished Simon Schama's Power of Art
Well worth watching
Halfway through Greys Anatomy Series 4
Quality time spent with Ali
Also recently viewed:
Metallica - Live Sh*t
Metallica - Death Magnetic
Well worth watching
Halfway through Greys Anatomy Series 4
Quality time spent with Ali
Also recently viewed:
Metallica - Live Sh*t
Metallica - Death Magnetic
Books I'm reading ...
The Gandalara Cycle - again http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandalara_Cycle
My pile of "Ready to read":
1) The Last Fish Tale by Mark Kurlansky
I've already read "Salt: A World History" (as opposed to "Salt: An Epicures Delight" - see next blog!), "Cod" and "The Big Oyster" so I'm looking forward to this one
2) "Caravaggio: A Life" & "Caravaggio" - the enfant terrible of Italys 17th Century Catholic art revival - murder, exile, mayhem, the works
And my electronic books:
Berserk (issues 1-30 so far)
DR & Quinch
Sláine
My pile of "Ready to read":
1) The Last Fish Tale by Mark Kurlansky
I've already read "Salt: A World History" (as opposed to "Salt: An Epicures Delight" - see next blog!), "Cod" and "The Big Oyster" so I'm looking forward to this one
2) "Caravaggio: A Life" & "Caravaggio" - the enfant terrible of Italys 17th Century Catholic art revival - murder, exile, mayhem, the works
And my electronic books:
Berserk (issues 1-30 so far)
DR & Quinch
Sláine
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
AKA its eyes are bigger than its belly
Proof that fish will eat anything they can get into their mouths ...... and things they CANNOT get into their mouths
Flounder - hooked in the mouth!
What was it thinking??? Look at the size of it compared to the lure!
He shoots he scores!
Fishing in Wexford and caught what I set out to catch
8 bass and a bonus flounder
8 bass and a bonus flounder
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Collapsible Kayak
http://www.rethinkkayak.com/t1600/
Cool idea, even though its heavier and probably not as stable as my Perception Minnow
Watch Sam Gamgee from Lord of the Rings assemble it in the demo video!
Cool idea, even though its heavier and probably not as stable as my Perception Minnow
Watch Sam Gamgee from Lord of the Rings assemble it in the demo video!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Germany
Frankfurt
Hour and a half late
Have to recheck in as Aer Lingus could put the bags the whole way through but not us go figure
Dublin airport
First flight delayed by 15 minutes
But that's ok because we have nearly 5 hours in Frankfurt
Our bags are checked through but we have to get tickets at the qantas desk
Hope we get window seats
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Prints!
I won these on eBay
They once belonged to Ernest Schweibert, a famous fishing author
I will now get them framed and put them up in the apartment (when they arrive!)
Friday, April 25, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
August in Tuscany
Sure its a long way off and we already have Australia in May, but it's important to have things to look forward to
We've booked our flights and I've worked out the map of how and where I'll be driving to get there
Forli airport to Villa via Bologna
The wonders of technology ...
We've booked our flights and I've worked out the map of how and where I'll be driving to get there
Forli airport to Villa via Bologna
The wonders of technology ...
Stuff I've created for Sale
Not its not a handbag or fishing rod sale
These are some t-shirts and stuff I have made available - I've actually sold a few
trout head shirt
Yolanda fly
Spirit fly
Lang Syne
Jock Scott (pencil drawing)
Dimebag memorial plaque I make no profit on this one
Dimebag Memorial ribbon mugs I make no profit on these either
A River Runs Through It Mug Fake Penguin edition
Marks Grits Mug Fame at last for Mark! Ha ha
These are some t-shirts and stuff I have made available - I've actually sold a few
trout head shirt
Yolanda fly
Spirit fly
Lang Syne
Jock Scott (pencil drawing)
Dimebag memorial plaque I make no profit on this one
Dimebag Memorial ribbon mugs I make no profit on these either
A River Runs Through It Mug Fake Penguin edition
Marks Grits Mug Fame at last for Mark! Ha ha
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Flies
Tied some Salmon flies recently
I will try and take some pictures and post them for you
One a couple of weeks ago was a 1/0 Blue Wasp
Then this weekend I tied a 4/0 Black Dog
I will try and take some pictures and post them for you
One a couple of weeks ago was a 1/0 Blue Wasp
Then this weekend I tied a 4/0 Black Dog
Some upcoming stuff I'll be testing :-)
These are on their way
(Click on pics for full size)
(Click on pics for full size)
Genuine Goretex construction, fleece lined handwarmer pocket (essential in Ireland!), flip out tippet pocket, neoprene feet
Korkers Streamborn Boots:
convertible soles (comes with felt sole and hiking sole) also bought aquastealth sole
Start it up
This blog will be about what I'm up to
Hopefully as well I'll find the time and space to list some of my flies, fishing trip reports and gear reviews
Hopefully as well I'll find the time and space to list some of my flies, fishing trip reports and gear reviews
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