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April 30, 2006

Salsa action

I was tired yesterday morning, and I didn't look forward to my Saturday shift as lowly kitchen hand. Things didn't go well on Friday night, due to a miscommunication. I was scheduled for a Friday night shift and Chef Juan...

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Posted by Robert on April 30, 2006 12:56 PM
Category: The Cooking Sidestory

April 29, 2006

Karma strikes back

When someone says that they are not going to disclose information you give them to any third party in a way that identifies them, it probably really means: "We'll give your information to a third party so they can contact...

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Posted by Robert on April 29, 2006 10:55 AM
Category: April 2006

April 26, 2006

What you do not have...

I met with Nurse Stefanie today. Anzac day. The Aussies and Kiwis, really respect their war dead. The parades marched downtown, on their way to the Shrine of Remembrance. I never liked parades. Why stand in one spot to watch...

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Posted by Robert on April 26, 2006 10:03 AM
Category: April 2006

April 24, 2006

Reversal of Fortune

A cold has been passing around the hostel lately. With the lack of hot water and dishwashing soap, it's no wonder we all haven't picked up the bug all at once....

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Posted by Robert on April 24, 2006 10:05 AM
Category: April 2006

April 20, 2006

Motions

This is Nathalie. This picture was taken when she was living in Vancouver along Beach avenue, which is where I lived before I left for world travel. Who knew we were in Canada at the same time, in the...

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Posted by Robert on April 20, 2006 12:13 PM
Category: April 2006

April 19, 2006

Trials, Class Differences, Responsibility

Yesterday, I went to an interview in Elsternwick to see if I could get in as a Kitchen hand. Why? I'm honest with myself enough to know that backpackers promise the moon and bail early on many jobs they take...

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Posted by Robert on April 19, 2006 03:37 PM
Category: April 2006

April 15, 2006

The Melbourne Market Scene

Tasmania may have the best produce and seafood by Australian standards, but it's cheaper to buy Tassie in Melbourne...than in Tassie....

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Posted by Robert on April 15, 2006 02:15 PM
Category: The Cooking Sidestory

April 13, 2006

Opp Shopping

"Where did you get this lovely jacket?" My mother held the black velvet jacket with white piping. "I got it from a vintage shop on Granville Street and Robson." I answered proudly. "What's a vintage shop?" My mother asked. "It's...

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Posted by Robert on April 13, 2006 02:51 PM
Category: April 2006

April 12, 2006

Mid-week blahs

This morning "Well you should have seen yourself going on every night," Antoinette baited me. "What?" I asked, genuinely concerned, "What did I do?" "You were going on drunk every night," she said all seriously, "rambling away like a fool,...

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Posted by Robert on April 12, 2006 11:34 PM
Category: April 2006

April 11, 2006

Melbourne

I hugged Nathalie and wished her well on her jouneys. "What are you going to do now?" She asked. "While you sleep," I replied, "I will make the dessert I promised I would for you and Yves. Then I will...

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Posted by Robert on April 11, 2006 11:18 AM
Category: April 2006

April 07, 2006

Things you come up with when you're scraping

The Australian Icon of Chocolate Decadence....

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Posted by Robert on April 7, 2006 12:41 PM
Category: The Cooking Sidestory

April 06, 2006

The Flirt, Poor-man's Dinner

Yves returned today, and as I'd anticipated he was going into ludicrous amounts of come-ons on the lovely Nathalie. "Okay," he turned to me, "here is a woman that I must have with me. Tonight we will make a baby...

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Posted by Robert on April 6, 2006 12:00 PM
Category: The Cooking Sidestory

April 05, 2006

The Kindred Spirit

She turned heads as she walked through the social space of the hostel. Dressed in short-shorts, and a mildly transparent top, the leggy brunette caught the eyes of the guys in the room - myself included - as she prepared...

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Posted by Robert on April 5, 2006 11:48 AM
Category: April 2006

April 03, 2006

One last swing through Tasmania

Yves parked the car and we both exited. "That was one narrow bridge!" He exclaimed. "Yes," I answered, "it's a lot like the one leading out from Andrew's farm." I placed my hand into my left jacket pocket and felt...

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Posted by Robert on April 3, 2006 11:53 PM
Category: April 2006

April 02, 2006

The weekend that was...

Not much new to note today. Sorry, kinda boring....

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Posted by Robert on April 2, 2006 10:51 PM
Category: April 2006

April 01, 2006

Stranded for another week

I've received a parcel from Canada today. It wasn't something I was expecting, but I suppose something of importance has happened to the sender to prompt the early arrival of the package. My wait and malingering in Hobart is now...

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Posted by Robert on April 1, 2006 08:11 AM
Category: April 2006
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