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Notes from the Grand Tour: February 2007
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Wednesday, February 21, 2007. The winter that was. As the thermometer climbs into the set of numbers above zero, I would like to remember the winter that was past (and pray that it doesn't return again soon). Last wednesday we had about 3 inches of snow which proceeded to hang around all week like that guest from England who just won't get the hint that at some stage you will. Need your lounge back. Posted by Sgt M at 11:47 AM.
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Notes from the Grand Tour: July 2006
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Monday, July 31, 2006. A short walk around the town and an even shorter climb up the local mountain (. Was about the extent of our physical exertions in the hot humid climate that is. In summer. We strolled the gardens of the JINPUKAKU, a Victorian era house built entirely out of cedar and costing nearly the same amount for its construction as the entire yearly budget of the town of. What I would like to say about. Is that they don’...
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Notes from the Grand Tour: September 2006
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Thursday, September 21, 2006. I'm in the land of H.P. Lovecraft. Which is very exciting. Back in the days of Dymocks I had planned to do a tour of New England with a friend and visit all the significant sites that features in his short horror stories. It was to be our terror trip across America. He by H.P. Lovecraft. I visited the location mentioned in the story He. Posted by Sgt M at 3:42 PM. Monday, September 11, 2006. For those h...
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Notes from the Grand Tour: June 2006
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Drink for the Orient. I have decided (though I must admit that it was very much a no-brainer) that my drink of choice for the Japanese leg of my journey shall be none other than the Sake Martini. 3 parts Gin to 1 part Sake. I believe one can garnish this with cucumber but I'm thinking a lemon peel might go down better. Posted by Sgt M at 11:49 PM. Friday, June 09, 2006. The Trials of Air Travel. The thought...
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Notes from the Grand Tour: October 2006
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Wednesday, October 11, 2006. The Temple and the Handshake. On Sunday past, Ms T and I attended the open house day of the Mason's Grand Lodge in New York City. Every year they throw their doors open and try to convince the dubious public that they have no secrets (apart from their handshake of course). Well, if you are a Mason, you are likely to give the contract to a fellow Mason right? Another interesting fact is that two subjects ...
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Notes from the Grand Tour: November 2006
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Notes from the Grand Tour. Travel Diaries from a Goth Antipodean abroad. Thursday, November 30, 2006. A Headache And A Half. I toddled down to my District Office appointment in sunny downtown Newark today to get my temporary work permit issued (as I had been advised by the USCIS customer service center after my 4th call to them to find out what the deuce had happened to my permit) as I was on the understanding that it was outside the regular processing time and now serious things must be done. We will ju...
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Bibo Ergo Sum: Williams Brothers Scottish Midnight Sun Dark Porter Ale
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Diary of a Homebrewer. Friday, May 25, 2012. Williams Brothers Scottish Midnight Sun Dark Porter Ale. Recently, the small group of chaps who have join in on my quest to taste as much craft beer as possible have been becoming obsessed by Porters and Stouts. Occasionally Dark Ales feature, but these are often disappointing. So far, on the top of our list has been Murray's Dark Knight Porter. And Holgate's Chocolate Temptress. 5 / 5 Coasters. Incidentally, there really is nothing that distinguishes between ...
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The Misadventures of Miss Ember: March 2005
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The Misadventures of Miss Ember. Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Miss Ember's First Ponder. I realise that I might not enjoy living in the Roaring Naughties when I'm:. Given a mobile phone (against my will). Unconcerned when my discman carks it. Baffled by the word "I.Pod" (I think, therefore I pod? The main purpose of this Kaleidoscopic Travelogue is that, later this year, it will become a repository for my travel memoirs *in the event* that I peregrinate to Japan. Posted by Miss Ember at 10:24 pm.
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The Misadventures of Miss Ember: April 2005
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The Misadventures of Miss Ember. Monday, April 18, 2005. Evoking images of wisteria-like kanzashi. Tamara-san's hair was decadently styled in looped ribbon-like kiss curls at the back of her head, with charming fingerwaves at the front. The bride and groom kissed (thrice) and even Miss Ember had to dab away a tear as the sunlight-bursting tune of The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" began. Posted by Miss Ember at 8:55 pm. Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Brown paper packages. The twine that binds them. Reading the la...
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Bibo Ergo Sum: February 2010
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Diary of a Homebrewer. Friday, February 12, 2010. Two full moons have passed since our New Years celebrations and what have I accomplished? I have conquered nations, brought vicious men to heel with an iron fist and filled my brain with the knowledge of ancients. Unfortunately this all adds up to pure bunkum when you realise it involves me sitting on my derriere fiddling with buttons and joysticks (ooeer matron! January has seen me enter a new period of determination;. Right after I finish this level.