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coops: Perth
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November 28, 2005. I liked it, the Exclusive backpackers on Adelaide Street that is. Not for the normal things, but for it’s sense of irony. It was one of the least most exclusive places I had ever stayed in. The Greek owner had her own way of running the place, trying to act like your mother whilst fighting with her husband. She was one of these people that meant well. Ah, where are you from mate? I thought this place was gong to be quite friendly. The few people I did see were waving at each other ...
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coops: The Flight over
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November 15, 2005. Mr Wim Chang Whom got off to bad start in my books. Sir, you must put your luggage in the containers above before we take off came the voice from the pink shirted steward. Me, no understand, English is bad came the short and sharp reply. I felt sorry for him in a way. It must have been difficult to read the Financial Times, after all, it was in English. I also became aware he was omitting a strong smell of oranges. Maybe not the worst smell in the world, but rather strange. No Doubt - ...
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coops: The Harry Christner place
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December 02, 2005. The Harry Christner place. Just as he had finished serving the water, he looked up and said I’m from Paris in a very French accent. This was going to be an interesting meal. The poor man stood up in shock. I just had to make sure I had the correct fare on the way back or I will be spending the journey with my hands on my head. Posted by coops @ 3:03 pm. Choose one of my Favourite songs to play. Stereophonics - Maybe Tommorow (Virgin Radio live). Damien Rice - Blowers Daughter. Manic St...
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coops: June 2004
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June 19, 2004. They nearly killed us? So we had a go at them? Hello, ohh that was close, this Island is great is'nt it girls? Was the actual response. Women can get away with with so much. A sole male voice appeared from the steering wheel. He was seriously out numbered by women. "You guys enjoying Frasier" he quipped. Somehow we all knew he was. A general store and a bakery. What else could you want? So was it a "You get this jeep and drive around in sand" sort of place? Posted by coops @ 4:32 pm. Damie...
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coops: March 2004
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March 27, 2004. A room with a view in Bondi. A break from the drinking, a quiet night. what do you do in Sydney? Well that's where the irony comes in, I said 'How about Lost in Translation', and yes to top it off the reply came 'I'm sorry I don't understand'. This was a situation based comedy starring Bill Murray so it seemed like a good choice despite the intended irony. What does that mean? Posted by coops @ 5:23 pm. March 22, 2004. Kings Cross and Sydney. Posted by coops @ 5:26 pm. Posted by coops @ 5...
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coops: May 2004
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May 29, 2004. When we checked in we were given a flyer 'free meals if you show your keys'. Free meals? She must have been still dazed in the morning because she asked me to come to Byron Bay with her. Right question, wrong direction. He had placed himself next to Louise and Charlotte and was on a roll. After a non committal response they returned to the room. He started calling the room on the phone. Nobody would answer. Posted by coops @ 4:31 pm. May 14, 2004. Posted by coops @ 4:30 pm. Maroon 5 - Secret.
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coops: November 2004
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November 29, 2004. A night out in Brighton. How many are there of you? The doorman enquired. Six we replied. Where are you from? The doorman countered. This remains one of the most bewildering questions commonly used by doorman. What difference does it make? Is he trying to make polite conversation? Did we not look like ‘Brighton’ people? The problem is you can’t really say why? Thoughts from the weekend. 1) Why don’t more pubs in England offer table service and a tab system? Posted by coops @ 1:29 pm.
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coops: Leaving Perth
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December 02, 2005. Perth has a lot to offer. Despite being one of the most remote cities in the world, it seems quite content to live by itself. They claim to have the best beaches in Australia, but I have always wondered what precisely makes a good beach. Is it the type of Sand? The size of the waves? I always wondered just why the beaches seemed deserted. Apparently the locals don’t bother going to the beach when it’s only thirty three degrees. I’ll go down there for half of that. Maroon 5 - Secret.
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coops: Sydney
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November 24, 2005. Just as I was about to say Well, does making strange and bizarre decisions count as an addiction? I changed my mind. It certainly seemed that way. I had woken up in a bizarre and bewildering hidden and obscure hostel in Kowloon. I had then woken up two days later in less strange but surreal all the same bed in Sydney. It was like finding out that there is a website for internet addicts, something, and I didn’t really know what that something was, all seemed a bit odd. I asked. It w...
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coops: December 2004
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December 30, 2004. As I crossed the road, I remembered I needed some milk. However, what was meant to be a milk getting moment, turned into a mini shopping escapade. Of course, they never put the things you want at the front, more like at the back, forcing you to pass the rest of the goods on offer. Now, do I get the bus or walk the two miles home? Relax, I'm in. Just sit down and have a cup of tea. Shit, I forgot to get the milk. Finding somewhere to hid the bag. The offending bags. split wide open.
