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Mar 07

XC Fairmont (Side): I loved this car. I loved this car. It survived a theft and a massive accident, but it was never the same after the crash. A 1978 Ford Fairmont GXL (XC), 351 5.8l V8.XC Fairmont (Side):

I loved this car. I loved this car. It survived a theft and a massive accident, but it was never the same after the crash.

A 1978 Ford Fairmont GXL (XC), 351 5.8l V8.

Mar 03

David McKinney. 45 days of Discovr. Ideas7

David McKinney. 45 days of Discovr. Ideas7

Jan 05

What I Listened to in 2010

To carry on the theme from last year, here’s a quick summary of the music I listened to in 2010. It’s interesting to compare to what I listened to in 2009, with only two artists appearing in both lists making 80% of the music I listened to this year, new.

Florence + The Machine was a clear winner over last year’s runner-up and mainstay Amy MacDonald with Metric, Marina & The Diamonds and Ellie Goulding rounding off the top 5.

My Top 10 (2010)

  1. Florence + The Machine (new entry)
  2. Amy MacDonald (2nd last year)
  3. Metric (new entry)
  4. Marina & The Diamonds (new entry)
  5. Ellie Goulding (new entry)
  6. Goldfrapp (new entry)
  7. Camera Obscura (1st last year)
  8. Katie Melua (new entry)
  9. Lady Gaga (new entry)
  10. 6 Day Riot (new entry)

I wonder what will be in store musically in 2011 - more of the same or a whole load of new sounds?

Sep 06

BMW in the Bush: Just a quick shot of the 5 series parked up outside the cottage. Seems to like its bush setting, don’t you think? :PBMW in the Bush:

Just a quick shot of the 5 series parked up outside the cottage. Seems to like its bush setting, don’t you think? :P

View From the Cottage: You wouldn’t think the cottage was on a farm with two others looking at the view from the back verandah. This area was constantly filled with amazingly colourful birds and cute rabbits.View From the Cottage:

You wouldn’t think the cottage was on a farm with two others looking at the view from the back verandah. This area was constantly filled with amazingly colourful birds and cute rabbits.

Prevelly Beach: It was a lovely day for taking the dogs down to the beach. Had the opportunity to test the waterproofness (is that a word?) of my hiking boots. They did pretty well until Tonks dragged me into the surf to shin level chasing the water!Prevelly Beach:

It was a lovely day for taking the dogs down to the beach. Had the opportunity to test the waterproofness (is that a word?) of my hiking boots. They did pretty well until Tonks dragged me into the surf to shin level chasing the water!

View From the Cottage: This shot was taken from the north side of the verandah. Bush everywhere and the sounds of birds filling the air.View From the Cottage:

This shot was taken from the north side of the verandah. Bush everywhere and the sounds of birds filling the air.

Deserted Beach: Found this lovely, deserted bit of coastline while geocaching between Dunsborough and Busselton.Deserted Beach:

Found this lovely, deserted bit of coastline while geocaching between Dunsborough and Busselton.

Farmland: The cottage is one of three on a property in Metricup about 20 minutes north of Margaret River. This is the farmland to the south of our cottage.Farmland:

The cottage is one of three on a property in Metricup about 20 minutes north of Margaret River. This is the farmland to the south of our cottage.

Banksia Cottage: The front view of our accommodation for the week. Very impressed with the place and will probably stay there again. The dogs loved it!Banksia Cottage:

The front view of our accommodation for the week. Very impressed with the place and will probably stay there again. The dogs loved it!