That's where I've been. M.I.A. With C.T.U., F.Y.I. LOL.
24 with Keifer Sutherland. What seems like a lifetime ago, we sat down to the first episode of Season 4. There was nothing on TV that we wanted to watch and so we figured we'd give it a go. After the first ten minutes we were hooked. Line and sinker. Before long I wanted to mother Jack and smother Marwan but all too soon, twenty four hours became twenty five. We did manage to get through a Friday night without Jack Bauer - only one mind. And it was a struggle. So much so that when Valentine's Day rolled around, the Gods smiled upon me leading me to purchase Season One of 24.
Once again I am the Gift Queenie! The Hubster thinks I am wonderful (and I am I have to say) plus I get to watch it too. Friday nights are bearable once again.
* * * * * * * * * * Enter The Jalan Besar Dragon.
If you come here often (and I know you do, even if you don't comment), you will have witnessed me bemoaning the fact that Chinese New Year didn't seem to happen here in New Zealand, a country with quite possiby the largest Asian community outside of China. The Harbour Festival seemed to outshine it but then we discovered that it was being celebrated - for a whole two weeks in fact and culminating the events was the Lantern Festival, a weekend of family entertainment, delicious food and... lanterns. Hundreds of them, strung up throughout the city's Mt Albert Park. (Clickie linkie for lovely photos not taken by me.) However it must be said that my dragon one (above) is better than theirs, even with the golden-haired lurker in the bottom right. The one below is also one of mine. I can't quite get the low level lighting thing sussed. Hints and tips most welcome.
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Waipu. (Pronounced why-poo.)
Why not? Hehehe. OK so it's only funny to me.
I have my photos back! You guessed from the ones above? Oh.
It's a bit like the 'olden days' when you came back from your jollies with three rolls of film, not having a bloody clue what was on them, then waiting... and waiting... and waiting for them to be developed. Oh the anticipation upon entering the chemists and handing over a handsome ransome to see the delights you tried to capture. Oh the surprise! Oh yes, there's something to be said for film.
Waipu Cove looking towards Whangaparoa
Kayak Ant rides the surf
The Hubster boogie boards home
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i am... honest. loyal. selfless. controlling ... hobbies... listening to music. theatre. blog hopping ... reads... chick lit. glossy magazines ... listens to music like... 70's disco. motown. pop ...
WISHES FOR
`new house (in Oz)
`less housework
`new shoes
`less bills
`new knickers
`smooth, tanned, glowing skin
`digital camera
`an iPod nano
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Urban Gypsy
30-odd year old mum of two
England - Saudi Arabia
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words__
When you run so fast to get somewhere
you miss the fun
of getting there.
Life is not a race,
so take it slower,
hear the music before the music is over, take your time and stay happy...
wishes for__
`new house (in Oz)
`less housework
`new shoes
`less bills
`new knickers
`smooth, tanned, glowing skin
`digital camera
`an iPod nano
