http://trev.nook.com.au Going native: island hopping in the 'burbs Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:29:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you could buy anything you wanted "duty free" on a quick round-trip to (say) New Zealand, then what would you buy? I've been told I can buy myself a birthday gift, but (frankly) find I'm in the blessed position of not actually wanting a thing. However I'd be interested in hearing ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/02/26/retail-therapy/ Here skymija asked: "How did the concert go?" Well, I wore my hat - but I don't think any nooksters spotted me. Even when I waved to everyone pictured here. Are you in this picture? I think I can find Wally, but I'm not sure about the rest of you. It was a lovely ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/02/18/free-concert-series-is-priceless/ Dzlr broke the news here with a post about the roadside delivery of baby Jack to Jon Clarke and Kerry Myers. As Dzlr revealed, the story was also slated to get a run in the local Leader: "They are going to be on the front page of the local paper, thats out ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/02/17/update-on-dzlrs-post-and-baby-jack/ What a scorcher! I'm heading out soon to the free concert No.2 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. On this evening's bill is the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Oleg Caetani as conductor and Emily Burke as soprano, Renae Martin (mezzo - soprano), David Thelander (bariton), David Parkin (bass), and the Melbourne ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/02/17/look-for-me-at-tonights-concert/ Update: Scott MacDonald doesn't exist anymore. As mentioned here, bids were being taken to rename this dud. His new name is Free-A-Store-Us-Rex! (At least until February 2nd, 2008). And the winning bid? A cool $37,000.01 (US). That's more $47865.50 in aussie dollars. Wow! http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/02/05/scott-free-gets-top-dollar/ When it comes to fast cash, some people cook up the weirdest ideas. Take Scott MacDonald for example. He is taking bids (which close February 2) to sell off naming rights on himself. The highest bidder so far has offered almost US $37,000 from a online coffee company for Scott to ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/01/14/whats-in-a-name/ Keep a spot clear in your calendar for the 2007 series return of Fitzroy Shorts. This celebration of short films screens on the first Wednesday of the month at the Spanish Club in Fitzroy. Location: The Spanish Club, 59 - 61 Johnston St, Fitzroy. Time: Doors open 7pm and screening starts at 8.30pm. URL: ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/01/14/eat-these-shorts/ Have you (or your friends) ever been suspended from school? If so, I bet you never had a mum as "helpful" as this one?  Let's hope they never get tuckshop duty! ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2007/01/11/school-brawl-with-a-difference/ James Worley, a man with portly frame and white beard, was visiting Disney World in Florida wearing a red shirt and hat. Because of his appearance, children approach him to ask if he was Santa. Mr Worley played along by pretending he was the jolly elf; offering Some “ho, ho, ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2006/12/23/who-owns-santa/ Have the editorial gurus at Time magazine lost the plot? They have named "you" as Person of the Year for 2006. That's anyone who has typed their opinions into a blog to help bolster the growth of user-generated content on the internet. So before you puff out your chest with pride just ... http://trev.nook.com.au/2006/12/19/you-me-and-a-bunch-of-these-guys/