NDBT

The wallabies upset the all-blacks. I heard a few fights break out last night as I was trying to get to sleep. And apparently the Sydney opera house is being named a world heritage site (like the exhibition building here in Melbourne – which is the only remaining building from a world’s fair, or something like that).

I am not at the wildlife sanctuary. Tis okay. There are many, many wildlife parks around. Even if this one won lots of eco-tourism awards. And I’ve been in a zoo vet hospital before… I got a wallet today on sale. Its leather, but oh well. I couldn’t find another. I have to do laundry, pack, and try to read a couple of books so I’m not lugging them all to Sydney.

I went through my stuff last night and realized I’m not going to have enough time to wwoof anywhere else. Sad, but okay. Once I’m up in Cairns, I should start applying for jobs in Christchurch and see if I can find a good housing website. A girl in my room said I should try to apply for trip interruption from my insurance. I don’t think it’ll work, but I guess I can try.

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Ha – I was looking for a good penguin quote for the title, and came up with these:

“Penguins mate for life. That doesn’t surprise me much because they all look alike. It’s not like they’re going to meet a really new, great looking penguin someday.” (Of course, like many birds, the little penguins are socially monogamous and sexually promiscuous. And the divorce rate is about 17% per year. Just FYI.)

“Sure, the lion is king of the jungle, but airdrop him into Antarctica and he’s just a penguin’s bitch.”

“It’s practically impossible to look at a penguin and feel angry.”

And my personal favorite: “Ford, you’re turning into a penguin. Stop it.” – Douglas Adams [read on]

Hee. (Note the professional clear binder) So - I spent about an hour at the pixar exhibit, which was really cool. It was a ton of original artwork, including really incredible paintings, sculptures, and sketches. Very interesting. Then I got the train ... [Continue reading this entry]

Hey all - I am forwarding on photos from Patrick, my traveling companion from Madagascar. If you haven't received them, and would like to, just drop me a line. I'm off to go see the Pixar exhibit and look for flying ... [Continue reading this entry]

Spent today reading and eating free pasta for dinner. Found out that the flying fox tours aren't running anymore, but I figured out where the bats are (Yarra Bend park), so after pixar tomorrow, I'll see if I can find ... [Continue reading this entry]

Because I couldn't get on the internet till now (11 pm) and I've had a full day. Its okay though - I finished my book 5 min before my time slot opened. Ok - made it up in time for brekkie ... [Continue reading this entry]

So - this video is old (I had it favorited on youtube before it was bought out and I lost all my favorites), but I'm always pleased when more people take notice of Sam. BTW - I did just find out ... [Continue reading this entry]

Pride is on in SF! Here: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=5&f=/c/a/2007/06/25/GAYPRIDE.TMP Our dear mayor is not looking so hot. Rehab rough on ya there, Gavin? [Ed: he looks better in the parade. Maybe he just wasn't having fun listening to Mrs. Edwards] A crop of interesting ... [Continue reading this entry]

The final Amphigorey is out! AND it includes figbash acrobate! Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0151011079/ref=wl_it_dp/102-6196363-3152951?ie=UTF8&coliid=I39Y6GMXUV5NXN&colid=31OKLY3WJPS1B

Or maybe parents. I point your attention to this article: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20043442,00.html which says that the Secret of NIMH, now out on DVD, is too dark and scary for kids. Please! It was my second favorite film as a kid (after Robin ... [Continue reading this entry]