Today is , so I went down to Barbeques Galore to purchase a BBQ only to discover they had . No BBQ on . I'm nearly a Fair dinkum aussie :) I was thinking this morning, why did I not get my citizenship done so I could have become an Australian on . read more
Today is and it is my first as a fair dinkum Aussie. I finally managed to pull the video from Picasso of me getting my certificate and I quickly knocked together an iMovie using the free software that came with my mac. I am not going to explain what is as i have done that every year since I have been here. read more
Saturday was so I was not expecting anything to be open. Monday is a public holiday due to falling on a weekend. I am sat up waiting for Sheffield United vs Manchester City in the FA Cup to start. read more
Wednesday night I went to the Australian Open to watch Roger Federer beat James Blake. Unfortunately we wanted to see either Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova or Ana Ivanovic and we got Federer. It is a long weekend here in Australia due to Australia day falling on a weekend and we are due very hot weather with thunderstorms. read more
Last week I reached the final stage of my permanent residency application to Australia, I now need to go offshore to an Australian Embassy to find out if it has been approved.
Australia could have got its nose in front in the eighth minute when Bresciano's shot from Kennedy's flick-on deflected off Demichelis' boot and into the arms of goalkeeper Roberto Abbondanzieri.
Thompson showed he was at home in such company with lively runs and a preparedness to take on defenders,... read more
Friday was a public holiday for Australia Day so it has been a long weekend. Australia Day is Australia's official national day, 26th January. Aboriginal Australians however, call the day "Invasion Day" as they regard it as celebrating the decimation of their people. read more
I took my for immigration to Australia and passed with a score of 90% and I managed to complete it under 4mins when I had 45mins. I felt a bit sorry for the people who were already doing the test when I walked into the room and then 5mins later I was gone. From this time forward, I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its People, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey. read more
Monday was a public holiday in Australia to celebrate the Queens 2nd birthday. It is quite funny as the reason for the 2nd birthday is for the British to celebrate when it is warm, the UK ignores it and Australia has the day off. I purchased an expresso maker and some very cool glasses which make your drink hover in the middle so the cup is not hot when you pick it up. read more
It is a long weekend in Australia as Monday is a public holiday for the Queens birthday and it is the start of the World Cup. Opening night of the World Cup was very positive, you can not complain when you get two goals in the first game and tonight, well 4am tomorrow England play and then Australia the night after :)I have printed my colour world cup chart with Australian times so I do not get confused half way through and miss a game or even worse agree to an early ... read more
Wispa has arrived in Australia and I cannot stop eating them. Thank You Cadburys xxx I have improved the quality of the weather feeds as the weather in Australia was never accurate. read more
I have just come home from the tennis after watching a great game , Australia vs USA. Eighth seed Venus Williams crashed out of the Open to the Australian Alicia Molik 7-5 7-6 7-3 She now plays Lindsay Davenport , also from the USA in the quarter finals on Wednesday which also happens to be Australia Day , a bank holiday!!! I left the tennis at 11PM after watching the first 20mins of the mens, I have no idea what time they are due to finished as they ... read more
This is my video when I was camping on . is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-coloured and others clear and blue all ringed by white sandy beaches. world heritage listed , queensland australia, , world heritage listed , frazer island, world heritage listed ... read more
Today is and it is a bank holiday. Mazeltov to the shnecks on the new baby, This isa picture ofEloise Maia Shneck born at 11.50 last night weighing a mere 5lb 5oz. read more
I have not updated this site in a long time, over two months actually. Foxtel (Australia version of SKY) are treating the viewers this EPL season to viewers choice. If 5 live games per weekendwere not enough, this year if we are not happy with the 3pm choice we can hit the red button and select from another 4 games!!!. read more
This week I have had a cold so I have been recovering for the start of the World Cup. I hope you like my Manchester St George Flag with my very 1st piece of red clothing, my England Shirt. There are no Nike or Addias adverts :( I am hoping that once Australia start playing the media exposure will increase. read more
I finally received my letter telling me when I can say my pledge to Australia and officially become an Australian Citizen. It is in September but I am not allowed to call them before my welcome pack arrives, it is all very exciting, who knows what it will contain. After saying my pledge which will complete the citizenship process I can then apply for my passport, I do not know anyone else who has had to wait 7 months from passing the test to saying the pledge but I ... read more
This weekend was ANZAC day and for the first time since I came to Australia it fell on a weekend so we missed out on a public holiday. Another amazing weekend for sport, great win for City and remarkable comeback for United to complete my quadruple accumulator :) After a hard 3 weeks I am now very close to finishing off my flex enhancements for the Do Not Call Register. Welcome Twitters who should now be seeing this. read more
I could not wait any longer for my egg on toast fix and today I decided to go out and get a toaster as my grill is broke. I stumbled on an appliance that not only makes toasts but can poach or steam an egg at the same time. I am very exited, for the not the game LOL I have Monday off work and Tuesday is Australia day so that is a public holiday, the weather is sunny and warm. read more
Happy New Year from Melbourne, Australia. The past few days have been so hot I am going to enjoy the cool change over the next few days. It does mean that I have a perfect excuse for abusing the BBQ, I am on my 4th this week. read more
I received my passport this week, note under Nationality is Australian. The reason I am not smiling is that Australia has such strict guidelines on what constitutes a valid passport picture. It has been very painful this week and I am still unable to open my mouth fully and I am living on Heinz tomato soup, avocado and boiled potatoes. read more
After 5 years living in Australia I have just received my first water bill. Thankfully, it is not for the past 5 years but only this quarter as it seems that this landlord wont pay for my anymore. I really do not know how I can reduce my anymore apart from not peeling my veg under a running tap. read more
First day back at work today and I was glad to be back busy again after two weeks off work. My friend , came all the way out to Australia from England to spend NYE with me which was amazing that she made such a huge effort for little old me :) I hope she has recovered from her jet-lag, thanks again vix xxx casselson,eyecandy promotions read more
I have seen some crazy things whilst I have been in Australia but this takes the biscuit! Currently in Melbourne we are having a major transport problem as the population increases faster than the transport network can grow. Look at my post a year ago on a . How crazy is it to let people take motorbikes onto the train instead of riding ... read more
This week the weather has been getting hotter by the day climaxing today, Sunday at 37 Celsius this to Europeans is 99 Fahrenheit. Banana, Melon, Grapefruit, Avocado, Tomato, Carrot, Coconut, Strawberries, Leek, Potatoe and Asparagus, what an exhilarating selection of fruit and veg to go along side the meat I purchased yesterday. I am having Beef Wellington for dinner on Monday :) Monday I officially convert from being a ... read more
If you are unable to see the picture, visit . Thanks Dad and Mum for an amazing night :kiss: I went to see City play Reading and Wigan , on separate days, lol we may be good but not that good. I missed the winner against Reading and the only goal against Wigan, strange that I see more goals when I am on the other side of the world. There are many things I do not miss from England, cold toilet ... read more
Monday night I went to the Metro Club to see Lilly Allen play minus one band member who was refused entry in to Australia. Last night I saw and I can not describe how amazing that was. I was sat four rows from the front which was very scary when they came into the audience to grab people on stage and the guy in front of me was dragged up and then humiliated. read more
My Mo is going well, I have gone from a beard to a goatee and then finally some sort of handlebar mo. Help me change the face of men's health by sponsoring my mo. Please go to read more
Thursday Night I went to Australia vs Greece in the MCG where the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games were held. The game was not the best , George Samaras had a bad first half and was taken off at half time, there was pressure for him to start the game as his dad was born in Melbourne and played for South Melbourne. The goal that settled the game (aus won 1-0) was worthy of the world cup, a superb volley. read more
I've just spent the past 5 days in Byron Bay with Georgia,Alex and Leo. This was my first holiday in Australia since I started work 1 and half years ago. They dont mind as long as they get the donations Thanks all who donated :) Anyway back to work now and no more holidays till I come back to England in August. read more
STROLL sign with MGM, so now their fantastic debut album will be available in all record stores. Stroll have been described as a genre-baneding outfit; Hard driven rhythyms beneath the rich timbres of violin / cello, with their first album being critically acclaim both in Australia and overseas. Artist Information... read more
Tonight I went to a Young Professionals at the Melbourne Aquarium. The event was to support four charities: the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, beyondblue, Child Wise and Oxfam Australia. The only worrying thing was the fish they served whilst fish swimmed over your heads, it all seemed so wrong but its rude not to at least try everything once. read more
What started off as a drunken conversation between two employees of Lonely Planet over from the USA office for 6 months became a reality as LP Australia celebrated a belated prom for those who missed out. Prizes were given to King and Queen (pictured) and even a limo was there to take us around the block with free drinks. Anyway it was a very funny night and I also met Vickys cousin before, Amy who seems to be a very nice girl and is not to bad on the eye. read more
I am back in Australia after spending 2 weeks in England to see my family and friends. I got on the British Airways flight on Sunday Night and flew to Singapore, when I landed there it was 6pm and very hot, I sat on the roof for 30mins and had a cig whilst they were refueling the plane, then back on it to Melbourne. Compare the Heathrow taxi driver who shouted at me to put out my cig to the taxi driver in Melbourne who I could not shut up for talking non ... read more
Australia's biggest music, art and community festival in the famous beachside location of St Kilda. In it's 26th year in 2005, the is the largest single day music event in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 50 bands playing across 7 stages and with over 200,000 people. The streets are all closed down and St Kilda turns into a carnival. read more
My electric scooter has finally arrived after spending 2 weeks being bounced around various depots in Australia. I have spoken to her friend and I am currently trying to pass on her details so they can contact each other. I am just sweating on my sofa as the temperature is late 80's today with it getting hotter and hotter this week till it peaks 100 on Thursday. read more
Summadayze 2005 features great fun stuff including a foam fun area, water slides, future spa world, amusements, rides and a variety of fresh food and festival stalls, along with plenty of shaded areas and over 70 free water drinking points. The world-renowned Summadayze event is this country's largest and most highly anticipated dance festival. Set within the breathtaking beauty of Melbourne's natural amphitheatre, The Sidney Myer Music ... read more
Now this is the best thing I have seen since I arrived in Australia. A 1Mbps wireless data network has been set up around Sydney. This is technology, no morewires and I can sit on the beach and keep downloadingat lightening fast speedswithout fear of being out of range. read more
This is Valii, she ishalf french and hungrian and is a true surferbabe. She was a lifesaver and saved my sanity, what a friend I have here now in Australia. So to you Valii , who provided me with many hysterical moments duringourtrip. read more
Hi, Got up this morning at 6 to catch a boat to , I've had some lunch hereand a shake and I now have 2 hrs to kill before my next boat. I am catching a boat to Ao Nang and from there I will need to get a tailboat to Railay Beach where I am supposed to be able to see my hotel. I hope this place is nice as I wont be moving until I need to make my way back to Bangkok for my flight to Australia. read more
You filled my days with rainbow lights, Fairytales and sweet dream nights, A kiss to wipe away my tears, Gingerbread to ease my fears. You gave the gift of life to me And then in love, you set me free. I hope that when you think of me A part of you You'll always see. read more
I sent a to my baby nephew in England and between arriving on the shores of Great Britain and being delivered to her house it was intercepted by her majesty's customs and excise or HM Revenue and Customs and they like to be known. 2. I can send my sister the receipt with a signed letter stating what was in the parcel and she can pay the customs tax and attempt to claim it back by lodging a ... read more
Today was a public holiday in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup Race, which is a horse race that is ran every year. At the start of guys register with a clean shaven face. These glamorous and groomed events will see Tom Selleck and David Boon look-a-likes battle it out on the catwalk for their chance to take home the prestigious Man of title. read more
On Sunday the temperature rose to 110 so getting to the beach was not even an option, so i locked myself in my flat, put the air con on and watched tv all day. I discover after that Charlize Theron was there but I missed her :( I watched NO.8 seed Justine Henin-Hardenne's beat Lindsay Davenport in the quarter-finals and watched some of Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis and Croatian Ivan Ljubicic. The mens match was almost like a football match, with a strong Greek and Croatian community here they ... read more
Morning , I went out shopping today and got myself a new pair of trainers and some jeans. Then I thought it was about time I had my haircut so whilst I was sat in the chair I started chatting about how long it takes to put some colour in it. So I sat there for an hour playing Midnight Club on my psp and here is my . read more
Hi, Just to clear up some confusion. I first had my extended for one month to take me over the xmas period. I have now just been granted a temporary 4 year residency . read more
Today, headlines around the world include: "Miss Universe Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction" "Moon Dance: Miss Universe Loses Her Skirt" " Thong-Gate" "The 'Thong' View of Miss Universe" "Cheap Thrills As Jen Goes Undie-Cover" "Miss Universe's Dress Goes Thong" "Cheeky Slip-Up for Miss Universe" "Miss Universe Gets Maximum Exposure" and my favorite from "Miss Universe Bares Assets.... read more
