Entries from May 2004

It’s been a while between drinks here. I apologise to regular visitors who have seen nothing new added for weeks now. My referrer logs show a corresponding decrease in traffic to disassociated during the time I have been gone.Not that I am really back though. Just dropping by to say hello. In the meantime I have been using my time carefully, and have hopefully been making a little progress in ... Read full entry

I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universeSuch are words of Jango Fett, the bounty hunter in episode two of Star Wars. Quoting from an obviously fictional saga such as Star Wars seems almost apt at a time like this. It seems truth of any sort is in very short supply anywhere in the real world, and retreating ... Read full entry

On the topic of high-level US Government operatives, 2002’s The Quiet American, is an interesting portrayal of the way such operatives work.Set in the led up to the Vietnam war in the early 1950’s, Michael Caine stars as a jaded English reporter based in Saigon who is captivated by the country and its people.Based on a novel by Graham Greene, we see how US agencies, such ... Read full entry

Here’s one for the guitarists amongst us. The Fender Stratocaster is 50 years old! And for a mere $9000 you can own the special anniversary edition Stratocaster which will be built using the same material specifications and manufacturing methods that the very first Stratocasters were built with.And here’s a little tip for storing your 50th anniversary edition babee... whatever you do never keep ... Read full entry

While these are quite gloomy snaps I thought I'd post them anyway.They were taken in Sydney's Centennial Park the other week.I don't if it's just me but they make me feel all morbid for some reason. Maybe it's because it ... Read full entry