I have had a lot of time to think here in Canberra. About life and what’s passed and what may be ahead. Trying hard to come to some sort of logical conclusion about it all. So I may be in and out over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got
Continue readingNo worries mate!
That is, I think, the most used phrase Australians use. You hear it all the time. Say, “Excuse me” and the reply is no worries. Say I’m sorry, and it is no worries. Say the girl at the next table has a nice ass…and the reply is the same. (She
Continue readingI'm still here!
I’m not dead (yet!). But getting to be able to read or post this blog or others is hard this trip. I’m on a very odd shift and I have to be in bed pretty early because of a pretty early wake up. So talk about this. Its not just
Continue readingI’m still here!
I’m not dead (yet!). But getting to be able to read or post this blog or others is hard this trip. I’m on a very odd shift and I have to be in bed pretty early because of a pretty early wake up. So talk about this. Its not just
Continue readingLimited Comms
For a while. The place I am staying only has wireless in the lobby. Its rainy and cold here now and I am on the other side of the compound. So I will check in from time to time but for a few days-I’ll be out. Working weird hours does
Continue readingDoing me a favor……
Yesterday was a busy work day. And it rained and rained and rained. Today requires less work but some odd hours. Still getting used to Australia and the look and feel of the place. It kind of looks European but it doesn’t. So I am asking my readers to take
Continue readingThe eagle has landed…….
After a very long day getting here, finally got myself into Canberra. Yesterday was about delays and more delays. At least once I got to the hotel I could sleep. The city is very different than I pictured it. Looks a like a nice place to live-not so nice place
Continue readingQantas-3 ; Skippy-0
And I have not even boarded the flight yet. Bottom of the first and its not looking good for Team Skippy. Arrive at Narita with my bag and a bag carrying our equipment for the this upcoming adventure in Canberra. Come up the escalator from the Narita express, quick glance
Continue readingO kaeri nasai!
To Miss Universe, Riyo Mori-who arrived at Narita yesterday to a huge welcome. She also gives great definition to the term “little black dress”. I never see girls like this when I go to Narita……. well maybe a couple: Pretty Nice! Subscribe in a reader
Continue readingBeing the war czar is like………
Visiting the the doctor for a physical. Or so says Jeff Huber over at Pen and Sword: The Maytag Repairman has nothing on Lieutenant General Douglas Lute. The newly nominated “War Czar” is about to become the loneliest man in the world……..Lute’s in a difficult spot, all right. He’s been
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