Now I’ve seen everything. (Spotted in Target Bourke Street. There were also some 4th Doctor designs.)
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TV, movies, music, that kind of thing
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Less vs Fewer – gets me every time
“Less loop trains” isn’t true in peak. 7:01-9am Richmond to Parliament: was 73, now 77, because more trains on most lines #MetroTrains — Twitter Sorry, but Less vs Fewer gets me every time. I know the rule (“fewer” should be used when what you’re talking about can be counted)… I just never remember to invoke ... [More]
The Slap I finished reading The Slap. Great book, provided you don’t mind a little fruity language and adult themes in your novels. Looking forward now to the TV adaption. Possums I was just thinking the other day that despite seeing a lot of possums around the neighbourhood, I never heard them in the roof. ... [More]
Kudos to Terry Mulder for noting today that we need trams, trains and buses to get us out of congestion. #SpringSt #
More level crossing eliminations would be good, but overpasses don't always stop cars getting on the tracks http://j.mp/fztgZi #
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RIP Sarah Jane Smith
Right from the very beginning, the companions in Doctor Who were our (the viewers’) representatives on the voyage. For me growing up, the archetype for this character was Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen. She was there just as I got into the show. The innumerable repeats of 70s episodes in Australia during the ... [More]
Happy Days on ch11 right now, and someone just spotted a shark. Wonder if this is the Jump The Shark episode? #
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When I were a lad
I was noticing the other week that Isaac referred to some past golden age “when I were a lad”. I asked him if he knew where the expression came from. He didn’t. Where it comes from (at least in our house) is the Four Yorkshiremen sketch, which has been adopted by Monty Python, but in ... [More]
Anubis on his way to catch a train at Southern Cross Station. I wonder if he uses Google Chrome?
@veedub3057 Well you know Brit dentists have a reputation. in reply to veedub3057 # Why do some shows like A Quiet Word on #ABC1 now look so pixellated? # Ah, Sunday timetables. Next few trains Footscray to City: 9:20, 9:31, 10:00, 10:11… #MetroTrains #NotCustomerFriendly #
Just caught two buses. First had 27 aboard. Second 14. But of course, nobody catches buses, esp on weekends. #402 #223 # Yes, I catch buses. That's just how I roll. # Last night the Cats scraped in by a point. Somehow I doubt NSW Labor will be that lucky. #nswvotes #