Melrick

I know nothing about Gridiron, as we call it down here, but this little fact I learnt today blew me away: an average game only contains 11 minutes of action.  11 minutes!  That’s astonishing to me.  That contrasts to rugby league that we play down here which is two 40 minute halves, each half essentially non-stop action.

I know nothing about Gridiron, as we call it down here, but this little fact I learnt today blew me away: an average game only contains 11 minutes of action.  11 minutes!  That’s astonishing to me.  That contrasts to rugby league that we play down here which is two 40 minute halves, each half essentially non-stop action.

Okay, I finally got the all archive FAQ’s screenshots updated.  About bloody time.

Okay, I finally got the all archive FAQ’s screenshots updated.  About bloody time.

Okay, I finally got the all archive FAQ’s screenshots updated.  About bloody time.

I’ve collaborated on a story with someone I think twice in my life, the last time maybe 15 years ago.  And I miss it.  I found it creatively fun.  But I’m not the sort of person who can collaborate with just anyone, and certainly not with a stranger; it’s too personal an experience for that.  I’m probably just odd that way.  And I’m sure some writing styles would clash too much to collaborate to create a seamless story.  But I do miss it.

A very happy, joyous, and healthy New Year to you all—may 2018 be the best year ever!

It’s nearly twenty to twelve. I’m trying to write, but fireworks keep going off outside and making me have mini heart attacks. Not entirely unlike Clegane, however I don’t think it’s helping.
Anyway, Happy New Year to you all, however you are celebrating!
 

Happy New Year, everyone. May 2018 be your best year yet. 明けましておめでとうございます　
 

Got my computer back now.  Microsoft Windows 10 updates are the spawn of the devil.

Australian’s yesterday voted to have marriage equality.  About damn time.  Now it’s up to the useless politicians to actually put it into action.

Australian’s yesterday voted to have marriage equality.  About damn time.  Now it’s up to the useless politicians to actually put it into action.

I think my cat was bitten by a spider, but the tough old bastard somehow survived.

Wait wait, back the bus up… Americans don’t use egg cups or have electric kettles?  What in the actual hell!

Wait wait, back the bus up… Americans don’t use egg cups or have electric kettles?  What in the actual hell!

Wait wait, back the bus up… Americans don’t use egg cups or have electric kettles?  What in the actual hell!

This is an interesting youtube video about Australia, called “Why is there no crisis in Australia?” done by a British guy.  Interesting and informative.  It only goes for 11 minutes.

Just going to leave this here:
 

Woohoo.  Australia now holds the new world record for having gone the longest without a recession, which is 26 years, and still counting.

Woohoo.  Australia now holds the new world record for having gone the longest without a recession, which is 26 years, and still counting.

Woohoo.  Australia now holds the new world record for having gone the longest without a recession, which is 26 years, and still counting.

Realised my nipples were rather sensitive today.  I have no idea what that means.  Just as long as I’m not pregnant!

Realised my nipples were rather sensitive today.  I have no idea what that means.  Just as long as I’m not pregnant!

Having lunch at McDonald’s today with mum, and the young, attractive teen-aged girl at the counter was happy and smiley and giggly while serving me, and was checking me out the whole time we were there, constantly.  And this isn’t the first time I’ve noticed teen-aged girls checking me out, and they’re always attractive.  And I’m always puzzled!  Why the hell would an attractive teen-aged girl check out a 40 year old man, 45 as I am now?  And there is definitely no mistaking it for what it is.  I guess I should be more flattered than confused, but confused is much more accurate.  Girls are confusing!

Happy Mother’s Day, from my lair to yours!