Ned Martin’s Dot Org

Welcome to my website

I keep a journal, which details in great detail every little detail of my daily life. It’s not always exciting, but does give a good indication of what my life is like, and presumably in turn what I am like.

It’s my collection of daily life, interspersed with my attempts at photography, wit, and whatever else comes to mind. The journal index is probably where you’d want to start.

Or check out the most recent entry, start at the oldest entry, browse by year, use the calendar, search, or if you are still lost, the site map…

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Newest Journal Entry

Flood Damage

Bronwen & I look at flood damage.

Sun 6^th Mar 2022

Jungle Love Festival 2022

I photograph a wet Jungle Love Festival.

Thu 1^st Sep – Mon 5^th Sep 2022

Stand with Ukraine Protest

Bronwen & I attend a #StandWithUkraine Protest.

Sun 6^th Mar 2022

West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I catch the end of a rainy West End Fire Festival.

Sat 19^th Feb 2022

Enoggera Reservoir

Bronwen & I drive to Enoggera Reservoir

Mon 27^th Dec 2021

A brief history of this page

It was a basic welcome page back in v². v³ started with a newspaper themed welcome page, before adding a tiled background, and finally, expanding on the tiled background, before changing to its current style.

Yonder Festival 2021

I photograph a very wet Yonder Festival.

Thu 25^th Nov – Sun 28^th Nov 2021

West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to West End Fire Festival.

Sat 20^th Nov 2021

Bronwen’s Birthday

Bronwen, her parents, & I go to NAÏM for Bronwen’s birthday.

Sat 20^th Nov 2021

Meanjin Reggae Festival

I go to the Meanjin Reggae Festival.

Sat 20^th Nov 2021

Freedom Rally

Bronwen & I go to a Freedom Rally.

Sat 20^th Nov 2021

Hard Answers

It’s where you go for all those hard answers—or if you have a question you need an answer for. www.hardanswers.net

Brisbane Supanova 2021

I photograph Supanova 2021.

Sat 6^th Nov – Sun 7^th Nov 2021

Micro Island Vibe Festival 2021

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island & Micro Island Vibe Festival.

Thu 28^th Oct – Sun 31^st Oct 2021

Burleigh Bongos & The QLD/NSW Border Farce

I drive to the QLD/NSW border at Coolangatta, then to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 29^th Aug 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

I drive to the QLD/NSW border at Coolangatta, then to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 15^th Aug 2021

74th Independence Day of India and Gold Coast Kite Festival

I drive to the 74th Independence Day of India and Gold Coast Kite Festival.

Sun 15^th Aug 2021

v¹ was my first attempt at a “proper” website. A few little bits of it have been saved.

nedmartin.org v²

v² was a very fixed site. Every page, every section, was exactly the same—stylistically speaking—as every other page. It’s still there—go have a look. It was heavily focused on standards compliance, accessibility, and all that jazz. It seemed the “right” way to design a perfectionist’s site back then. Now I’ve moved on. Order in chaos is my current goal.

World Wide Rally for Freedom, Peace & Human Rights III

I photograph a Freedom Rally at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.

Sat 24^th Jul 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I drive to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 18^th Jul 2021

Rally at BITA: 8 Years No Freedom

I drive to a refugee protest at BITA.

Sun 18^th Jul 2021

The Brisbane Gothic and Alternative Picnic 2021

Bronwen & I go to the Brisbane Gothic & Alternative Picnic, & then The Queen’s Ball.

Sat 19^th Jun 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I drive to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 30^th May 2021

Green Heart Fair & Currumbin Alley

Bronwen & I go to “Green Heart Fair” where Bronwen makes a plant, then to Currumbin Alley to practice surfing.

Sun 30^th May 2021

Coffee Crunch & Chrome

Bronwen & I drive to Joe’s Diner & look at cars.

Sun 30^th May 2021

West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to West End Fire Festival & meet Carissa.

Sat 29^th May 2021

Africa Day Festival 2021

Bronwen & I go to “Africa Day” & take photos.

Sat 29^th May 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I drive to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 16^th May 2021

Ned Martin’s Amused – Because Someone Has to Be

I believe you can tell a lot about a person from what amuses them, or sometimes, what doesn’t amuse them, so when I come across something that amuses me, I put it on my amused site. Plus it’s a lot of fun.

Find things which have amused me recently, or browse around the categories below.

Mudgeeraba Street Party 2021

Bronwen & I drive to Mudgeeraba Street Party & watch Carissa’s bubbles, then go surfing.

Sun 16^th May 2021

Sexy Sunday Cabaret

I photograph Carissa’s “Sexy Sunday Cabaret” fundraiser.

Sun 9^th May 2021

Do it in a Froq

Bronwen & I camp at Boonah, attending the “Do it in a Froq“ event, & Bronwen climbs at Frog Buttress.

Sat 1^st May – Sun 2^nd May 2021

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Bronwen rides the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail & I tag along in my car.

Fri 23^rd Apr – Mon 26^th Apr 2021

Canon EOS R6 Camera

I buy a Canon EOS R6 camera & a Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 II lens.

Thu 22^nd Apr 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I drive to Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 28^th Mar 2021

Gold Coast Holi 2021

Bronwen & I go to Gold Coast Holi & are covered in colour.

Sun 28^th Mar 2021

Brisbane Holi 2021

Bronwen & I go to Brisbane Holi & are covered in colour.

Sat 27^th Feb 2021

Zombies of the Climate ApoCOALypse

I drive to the city & photograph “Zombies of the Climate ApoCOALypse” in the morning & drive to the city & photograph lightning in the evening.

Tue 23^rd Feb 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I go to Burleigh Bongos & Bronwen twirls fire on the beach.

Sun 29^th Nov 2020

Cougal Cascades

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin & have a look at Cougal Cascades

Sun 29^th Nov 2020

Brisbane Pride March & Fair 2020

I photograph the Brisbane Pride March.

Sat 28^th Nov 2020

King Island, Wellington Point, & The Gateway Bridges from Colmslie Reserve

Bronwen & I explore King Island at Wellington Point, & I photograph the Gateway Bridges from Colmslie Reserve.

Sat 14^th Nov 2020

Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island

Bronwen & I snorkel at Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island.

Sat 7^th Nov 2020

Island Vibe Weekend at Stradbroke Island

Bronwen & I spend the Island Vibe weekend at Stradbroke Island.

Fri 30^th Oct – Sun 1^st Nov 2020

Working from Home

Bronwen & spend most of our time at home, working.

Mon 12^th Oct – Thu 29^th Oct 2020

Sculpture by the River

Bronwen & I drive to Hamilton and look at Sculpture by the River.

Sun 11^th Oct 2020

An Afternoon with the Dead

Bronwen & I drive to Toowong Cemetery & take some photos.

Sun 11^th Oct 2020

Kabul Charcoal Restaurant

Bronwen & I go to Kabul Charcoal Restaurant for Bronwen’s Mum’s birthday.

Tue 6^th Oct – Sat 10^th Oct 2020

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend at Stradbroke Island

Bronwen & I spend the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at Stradbroke Island.

Sat 3^rd Oct – Mon 5^th Oct 2020

The Ruins of Roma St Transit Centre

I buy new flippers & Bronwen & I look at the ruins of Roma St Transit Centre.

Mon 28^th Sep – Fri 2^nd Oct 2020

Lower Portals

Bronwen & I walk to the Lower Portals, which is very hot.

Sun 27^th Sep 2020

Mt Maroon

Bronwen & I drive to Mt Maroon & walk up it with Carissa, camping at the top.

Sat 26^th Sep 2020

Frozen Limited Edition Half Mars Bars

Bronwen & I shop & walk up Mt Gravatt, but mostly stay home.

Mon 21^st Sep – Fri 25^th Sep 2020

Photographing the ICB Interchange

Bronwen & I photograph the ICB Interchange with Wallace the drone.

Sun 20^th Sep 2020

Brisbane Festival 2020

Bronwen & I rush around Brisbane looking at many Brisbane Festival things.

Fri 18^th Sep – Sat 19^th Sep 2020

Nearby House Sales

Bronwen & I shop & look at some nearby house sales, but mostly stay home.

Mon 14^th Sep – Thu 17^th Sep 2020

Coolangatta, Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Bronwen & I drive to Coolangatta & Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling.

Sun 13^th Sep 2020

Swell Sculpture Festival 2020

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin Beach & The Swell Sculpture Festival.

Sun 13^th Sep 2020

Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2020

Bronwen & I drive to the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival.

Sun 13^th Sep 2020

Brisbane Festival 2020

Bronwen & I rush around Brisbane looking at many Brisbane Festival things.

Fri 11^th Sep – Sat 12^th Sep 2020

Lunch with my Sister

Bronwen & I have lunch with my sister.

Sun 6^th Sep – Thu 10^th Sep 2020

Surviving Imaginary Appendicitis

I survive imaginary appendicitis, & Bronwen has a coronavirus test & goes for a bike ride.

Sat 8^th Aug – Thu 3^rd Sep 2020

The Most Boring Month of Coronavirus

Bronwen & I survive the most boring month of coronavirus so far.

Mon 20^th Jul – Fri 7^th Aug 2020

Mass Community Rally: 7 Years Too Long #FreeTheKP120

I drive into Kangaroo Point & photograph “Mass Community Rally: 7 Years Too Long #FreeTheKP120”

Sun 19^th Jul 2020

Stop Black Deaths in Custody: Black Lives Matter Meanjin

I drive to the city & photograph “Stop Black Deaths in Custody: Black Lives Matter Meanjin”.

Sat 4^th Jul 2020

Community Rally: Brisbane Says Welcome

Bronwen & I breakfast at Bronwen’s parents’, then I drive to Kangaroo Point & photograph “Community Rally: Brisbane Says Welcome”

Sun 28^th Jun 2020

Free the Refugees: Brisbane / Meanjin – National Day of Action

I drive into Kangaroo Point & photograph “Free the Refugees: Brisbane/ Meanjin – National Day of Action”

Sat 13^th Jun 2020

The People’s Revolution: Peaceful Picnic for our Rights

Bronwen & I drive into town & photograph “The People’s Revolution: Peaceful Picnic for our Rights.”

Sat 30^th May 2020

Gold Creek Reservoir

Bronwen & I drive to Gold Creek Reservoir.

Sun 24^th May 2020

Brisbane’s Smiley Building

Bronen & I take some night photos of Brisbane’s smiley house building

Sat 23^rd May 2020

Restaurants Reopen

Bronwen & I go to Cleveland Point, eat at Halim’s for the first time since the lockdown, visit Maz, & try some light-painting.

Sat 16^th May – Sun 17^th May 2020

The University of Queensland

Bronwen & I go for a walk around UQ

Sat 9^th May 2020

Ernest Junction Tunnel

Bronwen, her frizzy hair, & I drive to Ernest Junction Tunnel.

Sun 3^rd May 2020

Frizzy Hair

Bronwen & I celebrate the easing of coronavirus restrictions by driving to Davies Park, photographing Bronwen’s frizzy hair, & having a picnic at New Farm Park.

Sat 2^nd May 2020

The Broken Gate

Someone breaks the gate at Mt Gravatt, & Bronwen & I–along with the rest of Australia–mostly remain in lockdown at home.

Mon 27^th Apr – Fri 1^st May 2020

Cedar Creek Falls

Bronwen & I drive to Cedar Creek Falls.

Sun 26^th Apr 2020

ANZAC Day

Bronwen & I drive to Davies Park Markets, wander along the river, through the city, the ANZAC Memorial, & New Farm Park.

Sat 25^th Apr 2020

Coronavirus Lockdown Continues

Bronwen & I survive more coronavirus lockdown.

Mon 6^th Apr – Fri 24^th Apr 2020

Bribie Island Sunset

Bronwen & I drive to Bribie Island to photograph the sunset.

Sun 5^th Apr 2020

Coronavirus Lockdown Begins

The coronavirus lockdown begins.

Mon 23^rd Mar – Sat 4^th Apr 2020

Coronavirus Panic Buying

I get sick while coronavirus starts to spread to Australia & people panic buy.

Sun 1^st Mar – Sun 22^nd Mar 2020

Brisbane Holi 2020

I go to Brisbane Holi & am covered in colour.

Sat 29^th Feb 2020

Coronavirus Spreads

Coronavirus spreads around the world & Bronwen & I go to Bill & Benji’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Mon 24^th Feb – Fri 28^th Feb 2020

Cedar Creek Falls

Bronwen, Maz & I drive to Cedar Creek Falls.

Sun 23^rd Feb 2020

Yard Cleaning

Bronwen’s Dad helps us move sticks & we go to BrisAsia Dance-Offs.

Sat 22^nd Feb 2020

Military Wives

Bronwen & I watch “Military Wives”, & there is a thunderstorm.

Mon 17^th Feb – Fri 21^st Feb 2020

Stradbroke Island & Brown Lake

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island & Brown Lake.

Fri 14^th Feb – Sun 16^th Feb 2020

Coronavirus is Named

I upgrade Exchange, visit Maz, eat Nando’s, but mostly stay home.

Mon 10^th Feb – Thu 13^th Feb 2020

Flooding at Cedar Creek

Bronwen & I take Wallace to Cedar Creek, but it floods.

Sun 9^th Feb 2020

Coronavirus Spreads

Bronwen & I go to Halim’s, Maz’s & Bronwen’s parents’s place.

Mon 3^rd Feb – Sat 8^th Feb 2020

Enoggera Reservoir

Bronwen & I fly Wallace at Enoggera Reservoir.

Sun 2^nd Feb 2020

Coronavirus Arrives

I mostly stay home, while coronavirus arrives in QLD.

Tue 28^th Jan – Sat 1^st Feb 2020

Australia Day at Stradbroke Island

Bronwen & I spend the Australia Day long weekend at Stradbroke Island.

Sat 25^th Jan – Mon 27^th Jan 2020

Coronavirus Escapes

Coronavirus escapes China & Bronwen & I chop up a fallen tree.

Mon 20^th Jan – Fri 24^th Jan 2020

Jungle Love WIRES Fundraiser & Jam Night

Bronwen & I attend the Jungle Love WIRES Fundraiser & Jam Night.

Sun 19^th Jan 2020

The Process & West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I look at a house with Maz & Tess then go to The Process & West End Fire Festival.

Sat 14^th Dec 2019

Island Vibe Festival 2019

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island & Island Vibe Festival.

Thu 24^th Oct – Mon 28^th Oct 2019

Swell Sculpture Festival 2019

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin Beach & The Swell Sculpture Festival.

Sun 15^th Sep 2019

The Gothic Picnic & The Process

Bronwen & I go to the Brisbane Gothic & Alternative Picnic, & then The Process.

Sat 22^nd Jun 2019

Brisbane School Strike 4 Climate

I go to the Brisbane School Strike 4 Climate.

Fri 15^th Mar 2019

Brisbane Holi 2019

Bronwen & I go to Brisbane Holi & are covered in colour.

Sat 2^nd Mar 2019

Brisbane Supanova 2018

I photograph Supanova 2018.

Sat 10^th Nov – Sun 11^th Nov 2018

Island Vibe Festival 2018

Bronwen & I spend the Island Vibe weekend at Stradbroke Island.

Thu 25^th Oct – Mon 29^th Oct 2018

The Snowy Mountains

I fly to Sydney & Bronwen & I drive around the Snowy Mountains.

Wed 26^th Sep – Thu 4^th Oct 2018

Oz Comic-Con 2018

I photograph Oz Comic-Con 2018.

Sat 22^nd Sep – Sun 23^rd Sep 2018

Brisbane Pride Rally and March 2018

I photograph the Brisbane Pride March.

Sat 22^nd Sep 2018

The Brisbane Gothic and Alternative Picnic

I have a haircut, go to the Brisbane Gothic & Alternative Picnic, & then visit Maz.

Sat 2^nd Jun 2018

An ATA Easter

Bronwen & I drive to Melaleuca Campground & spend Easter with some of the ATA crew.

Fri 30^th Mar 2018

Mt May & Burleigh Bongos

Bronwen & I walk up Mt May with some of the ATA Crew, & visit Burleigh Bongos after.

Sun 18^th Mar 2018

Lower Portals

Bronwen & I walk to Lower Portals where I get dehydrated, then drive to Rathdowney & have cramps.

Sat 17^th Mar 2018

Tooloom Falls

Bronwen & I drive to Tooloom Falls & Urbenville & camp the night. It rains.

Sat 10^th Mar – Sun 11^th Mar 2018

Cooper’s Candle Installation

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin & have a look at Cooper’s Candle Installation.

Sat 3^rd Mar 2018

Crouching at Cougal Cascades

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin & have a look at Cougal Cascades

Sat 3^rd Mar 2018

Sophia’s Going Away Pre-Party Party

I go to Sophia’s going away night, then stay late at Maz’s.

Fri 2^nd Feb 2018

Tanya’s Last Stand

Bronwen & I go to Tanya’s Going Away Acro at Burleigh Heads.

Sun 21^st Jan 2018

Free the Nipple Picnic

Bronwen & I go to the “Third Free The Nipple Picnic”, find it is empty, & then go to acro at New Farm Park.

Sun 14^th Jan 2018

Miss Bubbles & The Paddington Christmas Fair

I drive to the Paddington Christmas Fair & photograph Miss Bubbles.

Fri 8^th Dec 2017

Brisbane Supanova 2017

I photograph Supanova 2017.

Sat 11^th Nov – Sun 12^th Nov 2017

Kurilpa Derby & The West End Festival

Bronwen & I went to the Kurilpa Derby & West End Festival.

Sun 5^th Nov 2017

Island Vibe Festival 2017

I go to Stradbroke Island & Island Vibe Festival.

Fri 27^th Oct – Sun 29^th Oct 2017

Oz Comic-Con 2017

Bronwen & I visit the Lennon Brothers Circus Protest, Paint Rainbows on the Footpath, & the West End Vegan Markets, & I photograph Oz Comic-Con 2017.

Sun 24^th Sep 2017

Brisbane Pride March 2017

I photograph the Brisbane Pride March, then go to West End & Brisbane Festival in South Bank with Bronwen & Katharina.

Sat 23^rd Sep 2017

Get a Grip

I go to “Get a Grip”, RSPCA Big Adopt Out, Brazilian Independence Day Festival & Sophia’s Birthday Play Day.

Sat 16^th Sep 2017

Acro & West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to acro, Break the Boundary: Save the Fig, & West End Fire Festival.

Sat 12^th Aug – Sun 13^th Aug 2017

Sophia’s Super Jam

Bronwen & I drive to Sophia’s Super Jam at Burleigh Heads.

Sun 18^th Jun 2017

Australia Day at Rainbow Bay

Bronwen & I spend Australia Day at Rainbow Bay.

Thu 26^th Jan 2017

Woodford Folk Festival 2016/17

Bronwen & I go to Woodford Folk Festival, see many, many things & have a good time.

Mon 26^th Dec – Mon 2^nd Jan 2017

Island Vibe Festival 2016

I go to Stradbroke Island & Island Vibe Festival.

Sat 29^th Oct – Sun 30^th Oct 2016

Hogswatch, Acro, Slacklining, Climbing, & the James Street Food & Wine Festival

I go to Hogswatch in July, & Bronwen & I go to Acro at Davies Park, Climbing at Kangaroo Point, the James Street Food & Wine Festival, & Slacklining & Acro at New Farm.

Sat 30^th Jul – Sun 31^st Jul 2016

CC the Cat & the Julia Rose Band

I see CC the Cat & the Julia Rose Band at The Motor Room.

Fri 29^th Jul 2016

Europe, Egypt & Africa

I visit Silas, clean up around the house, & sort through the Europe, Egypt & Africa photos from 2011.

Sun 24^th Jul – Thu 28^th Jul 2016

Acro at Davies Park

Bronwen & I go to Acro at Davies Park & Sizzler.

Sat 23^rd Jul 2016

Fat Picnic

I go to Fat Picnic at The Motor Room.

Fri 22^nd Jul 2016

The Great Acro Exchange (Part 3 - Brisbane)

I photograph The Great Acro Exchange.

Fri 17^th Jun – Sun 19^th Jun 2016

West End Full Moon Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to the West End Fire Festival.

Sun 22^nd May 2016

Slacklining & Acro

Bronwen & I go to Slacklining & Acro at New Farm Park.

Sat 21^st May 2016

Slacklining & Acro

Bronwen & I go to Slacklining & Acro at New Farm Park.

Sun 15^th May 2016

Take Action for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Development

Bronwen learns to ride motorbikes, I go to the “Take Action for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Development” rally & we both go to Acro at Davies Park Markets.

Sat 14^th May 2016

The Dentist & The Crown

I go to the dentist & have a zirconium crown installed.

Thu 12^th May 2016

Slacklining, Acro & Sunset Gathering

Bronwen & I go to Slacklining & Acro at New Farm Park & Sunset Gathering at Kangaroo Point.

Sun 8^th May 2016

The House of Fandom Markets

Bronwen & I go to the House of Fandom Markets & Cosplay, & have drinks at Jeb’s place.

Sat 7^th May 2016

The Dentist & The Preliminary Crown

I spend over an hour at the dentist & get a temporary crown.

Thu 5^th May 2016

The Motor Room Protest Picnic

Bronwen & I go to The Motor Room Protest Picnic.

Wed 27^th Apr 2016

Bronwen’s Frizzy Hair

Bronwen has frizzy hair & I take photographs of it.

Tue 26^th Apr 2016

West End Full Moon Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to Knock Off Comedy, the newly moved Motor Room & Boundary Street Markets, & the West End Fire Festival.

Fri 22^nd Apr 2016

My Teeth Hurt

My teeth hurt & I go for a run

Thu 21^st Apr 2016

The Endodontist: Part 2

I go to the endodontist again & have my root canal finished.

Wed 20^th Apr 2016

The Jungle Book

Bronwen & I watch “The Jungle Book”.

Tue 19^th Apr 2016

Roving Conspiracy at 63 Annerley Road

Bronwen & I go to Roving Conspiracy at 63 Annerley Road, Wooloongabba.

Mon 18^th Apr 2016

Slacklining & Acro at New Farm Park

Bronwen & I go to New Farm Park where we find a soccer game & the slackline & acro crew.

Sun 17^th Apr 2016

Kallidad & the Washing Machine

The washing machine breaks, I fix it, & watch Kallidad at The Motor Room.

Sat 16^th Apr 2016

Fighting Sugar & Cleaning My Laptop

I fight sugar, go walking, clean my laptop, eat ramen, & pick up the mower from Silas.

Mon 11^th Apr – Fri 15^th Apr 2016

Sizzler, Slacklining & Sunset Gathering

Bronwen & I go to Sizzler, watch the slackline & acro crew at New Farm Park, & go to Sunset Gathering at Kangaroo Point.

Sat 9^th Apr – Sun 10^th Apr 2016

Fat Picnic

I find many smelly fungi & Bronwen & I go to Fat Picnic, Miel & Jonathan Sri’s Campaign After-party at The Motor Room.

Fri 8^th Apr 2016

The Civil Dispute

I drive all over the place to hopefully wrap up my civil dispute, Bronwen & I drop the mower off to Silas & go to Halim’s Indian Taj with him, & my tooth hurts again.

Mon 4^th Apr – Thu 7^th Apr 2016

Orienteering, Slacklining & Acro

Bronwen & I go orienteering at Mount Coot-Tha, then to Suitcase Rummage in the city & on to New Farm Park where we find the slackline & acro crew.

Sun 3^rd Apr 2016

The Coin Machine

Bronwen & I watch “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, turn coins into money & have dinner at Bronwen’s parents’s place.

Tue 29^th Mar – Thu 31^st Mar 2016

Stradbroke Island

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island to escape the Easter chaos on the mainland, & manage to survive.

Thu 24^th Mar – Mon 28^th Mar 2016

West End Full Moon Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to the West End Fire Festival.

Wed 23^rd Mar 2016

The Dentist

I go back to the dentist, visit Silas & see “London has Fallen”.

Mon 21^st Mar – Tue 22^nd Mar 2016

The Election & The Toll Tunnel

There is an election, & I drive in the toll tunnel by accident. Needless to say, I am very angry.

Sat 19^th Mar – Sun 20^th Mar 2016

Another Wisdom Tooth

I go to the endodontist who performs stage one of my root canal, I visit the dentist who removes my wisdom tooth, & I lie in bed in pain and misery.

Wed 16^th Mar – Fri 18^th Mar 2016

The Persian Kitchen

Bronwen & I have dinner at the Persian Kitchen with Silas, Liza, Morgan & Celeste.

Tue 15^th Mar 2016

Roving Conspiracy at 42 Mollison Street

Bronwen & I go to Roving Conspiracy at 42 Mollison Street, eat felafel kebabs, & feed worms.

Mon 14^th Mar 2016

World Science Festival

Bronwen & I go to the World Science Festival. It is not very good & it rains.

Sun 13^th Mar 2016

Wilsons Lookout, Dinosaur Pasta & The Security Camera

Bronwen & I start watching “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, eat dinosaur pasta, go to Knock Off Comedy & Wilsons Lookout, & I install a security camera.

Tue 8^th Mar – Fri 11^th Mar 2016

The Dentist

I go to the dentist, who refers me to the endodontist.

Mon 7^th Mar 2016

Suitcase Rummage, Slacklining & Acro

Bronwen & I go to Suitcase Rummage in the city & Slacklining & Acro at New Farm Park.

Sun 6^th Mar 2016

Deadpool, Toothache & The Media Centre

Bronwen & I watch “Deadpool”, my tooth begins to hurt, & I upgrade the media centre to Kodi Jarvis & connect it to Maz’s NAS.

Mon 29^th Feb – Sat 5^th Mar 2016

Maz Flies to America

Bronwen & I drive to the airport to see Maz off on his way to the US, the mower doesn’t start, & we watch slackliners & acro performers at New Farm Park.

Sun 28^th Feb 2016

Maz Moves Out

I work & help Maz pack, Maz moves out & Bronwen & I go to MZAZA at the Motor Room.

Mon 22^nd Feb – Sat 27^th Feb 2016

Slacklining & Acro

I go to Francy’s Patisserie with Maz, the Vigil for Baby Asha, Slacklining & Acro in New Farm Park with Bronwen, & meet Sarah & Micah at the airport.

Sun 21^st Feb 2016

The Vigil for Baby Asha

I watch the Slackline crew break all their gear setting up a waterline, then go to the Vigil for Baby Asha.

Sat 20^th Feb 2016

Work, Hanaichi & Halim’s Indian Taj

I eat Hanaichi, see Maz a lot, start a new contract, & meet Kieran at Halim’s Indian Taj.

Mon 15^th Feb – Fri 19^th Feb 2016

The Vigil for Baby Asha

I go to the Vigil for Baby Asha, then go to Maz’s.

Sun 14^th Feb 2016

Stradbroke Island

Maz, Chris & I go to Stradbroke Island to take drone footage. Bronwen joins me later & we stay with her parents.

Fri 12^th Feb – Sat 13^th Feb 2016

Interview & Dental Check-up

I go for an interview & have a dental check-up.

Mon 8^th Feb – Thu 11^th Feb 2016

Slacklining & Sunset Gathering

Bronwen & I go to suitcase rummage, watch the slackline & acro crew at New Farm Park, & then go to Sunset Gathering at Orleigh Park.

Sun 7^th Feb 2016

Rio Rhythmics Carnaval 2016

Bronwen & I watch the dancers at Rio Rhythmics’ Carnaval in West End, then visit Maz.

Sat 6^th Feb 2016

Neon Pop 2016

I find Brisbane’s most confusing lift & photograph cosplayers at Neon Pop.

Fri 5^th Feb 2016

Sore Throat

I get a sore throat, but I survive & it gets better.

Tue 2^nd Feb – Thu 4^th Feb 2016

Thunderbolts and Lightning: Very, Very Frightening

I take photos of lightning & Bronwen, Maz & I have curry at Halim’s.

Mon 1^st Feb 2016

The Eighth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

Bronwen & I attend the Eighth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art.

Sun 31^st Jan 2016

Awfully Hot

It is awfully hot.

Wed 27^th Jan – Sat 30^th Jan 2016

Invasion Day Rally & Australia Day Esky Races

Bronwen & I go to the “Invasion Day” rally, the Normanby Hotel’s 1000 Watt Esky Races, & see the Bollywood film “Airlift”.

Tue 26^th Jan 2016

The Stairway to Knowledge

Bronwen & I discover the Stairway to Knowledge, & watch for trains.

Sun 24^th Jan – Mon 25^th Jan 2016

West End Full Moon Fire Festival

Bronwen & I go to Sizzler, Great Australian Bites, & the West End Fire Festival, where it storms.

Sat 23^rd Jan 2016

Free the Nipple Picnic

Bronwen & I go to a “Free the Nipple” picnic, Roving Conspiracy, watch “The Big Short”, & I meet Silas.

Sun 17^th Jan – Fri 22^nd Jan 2016

Walking up Mount Gravatt

Bronwen & I watch “Suffragette” & “The Dressmaker”, & I continue my attempts to walk up Mount Gravatt every so often.

Mon 11^th Jan – Sat 16^th Jan 2016

Brisbane No Pants Subway Ride 2016

Bronwen & I attend the Brisbane No Pants Subway Ride.

Sun 10^th Jan 2016

The Week after Woodford

Bronwen & I get home from Woodford & try to readjust to normality.

Sun 3^rd Jan – Sat 9^th Jan 2016

Woodford Folk Festival 2015/16

Bronwen & I go to Woodford Folk Festival, see many, many things & have a good time.

Sat 26^th Dec – Sat 2^nd Jan 2016

Christmas & My Birthday

Bronwen & I have a quiet Christmas.

Wed 23^rd Dec – Fri 25^th Dec 2015

Christmas Lights

Bronwen, Maz & I go look at Christmas Lights.

Tue 22^nd Dec 2015

Woodford, Tents & Fireworks

Bronwen & I set up tent at Woodford, watch the Myer Christmas Parade, take photos of fireworks, & see Star Wars Episode VII.

Sat 19^th Dec – Mon 21^st Dec 2015

Early Christmas

Bronwen & I go Bronwen’s parents’ place & have an early Christmas.

Fri 18^th Dec 2015

Christmas Lights

Bronwen & I go look at Christmas Lights.

Thu 17^th Dec 2015

Storms & Air-Conditioning

There are storms, Bronwen & I see “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2”, watch the lighting of the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree, visit some fancy rats, & help Maz install air-conditioning.

Mon 23^rd Nov – Sun 29^th Nov 2015

Cedar Creek Falls

Bronwen replaces her phone battery, we eat at Sizzler, & drive to Cedar Creek Falls with Maz.

Sat 21^st Nov – Sun 22^nd Nov 2015

Bronwen’s Birthday Book

Bronwen & I watch “Spectre” to celebrate our eleventh anniversary, I surprise Bronwen with a Kindle Voyage for her birthday, hidden in a hollow book which Maz & I make, & I fail to bribe Woodford.

Mon 16^th Nov – Fri 20^th Nov 2015

Shandina’s Photos

I edit photos, forget to pay my credit card bill, talk to recruiters, eat Mexican & Thai, & plan for a bushwalk.

Mon 9^th Nov – Fri 13^th Nov 2015

Cedar Creek and the Toilet

Bronwen & I drive to Cedar Creek, block Amanda’s toilet, drive to the other Cedar Creek, & unblock Amanda’s toilet.

Sat 7^th Nov – Sun 8^th Nov 2015

Anonymous, Lightning, Hospital & America

I finish working, take Amanda to hospital, find out Maz is moving to America, watch an “Anonymous” march, & try to photograph lightning.

Mon 2^nd Nov – Fri 6^th Nov 2015

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2015

Bronwen & I go to a photoshoot, a Jewish festival, the Grass Roots Music Festival, a suitcase rummage, & the Brisbane Zombie Walk.

Sun 1^st Nov 2015

Fiesta Latina

Bronwen & I go to Fiesta Latina, where I take many blurry photos.

Sat 31^st Oct 2015

Germination: Greens Gabba Ward Volunteers and Supporters Party

I drop Maz at the airport, there is cake at work, & Bronwen & I go to Roving Conspiracy & eat bin food at the Greens Gabba Ward Volunteers & Supporters Party.

Mon 26^th Oct – Fri 30^th Oct 2015

Stradbroke Island

Bronwen, Maz, a few of his friends, & I go to Stradbroke Island, & I am clever and do not camp.

Sat 24^th Oct – Sun 25^th Oct 2015

Valley Fiesta

Bronwen & I go to the first night of the Valley Fiesta.

Mon 19^th Oct – Fri 23^rd Oct 2015

Northbrook Gorges

Bronwen, Maz & I drive to Northbrook Gorges and get wet walking up a creek.

Sun 18^th Oct 2015

Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival

Bronwen, Maz & I go to the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival.

Sat 17^th Oct 2015

Fixing Bronwen’s Mum’s Laptop

I go to the dentist, switch to Bronwen’s old phone, Bronwen removes her Mum’s hard drive, & I test it.

Thu 15^th Oct – Fri 16^th Oct 2015

The Death of my Galaxy Note

My Galaxy Note dies after 3 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, and 5 days.

Wed 14^th Oct 2015

Pop-up Conspiracy

I make a huge mess, take the cooktop apart, go to a pop-up conspiracy, stay up late, get results from the doctor & watch “The Martian”.

Mon 12^th Oct – Tue 13^th Oct 2015

Robowars 2015 Nationals

I begin to recover from my laryngitis & Bronwen & I go to the Robowars 2015 Nationals at Ipswich Art Gallery, & Sunset Gathering.

Sun 11^th Oct 2015

Brisbane Open House 2015

I start to recover & Bronwen & I go to Brisbane Open House.

Sat 10^th Oct 2015

Laryngitis

Bronwen & I go to Miffy’s birthday party, & I get laryngitis.

Mon 5^th Oct – Fri 9^th Oct 2015

Bris Bricks Lego Exhibition

Maz & I go to the Bris Bricks Lego Expo after Bronwen & I went to Wellington Point instead.

Sat 3^rd Oct – Sun 4^th Oct 2015

West End Fire Festival

Bronwen & I fall sick, go to West End Fire Festival, eat burritos with Maz, & have a delicious dinner with Bronwen’s folks.

Mon 28^th Sep – Fri 2^nd Oct 2015

Macro Tubes & Riverfire

I get my macro tubes & Bronwen & I go and see the projections on The Treasury & watch Riverfire.

Mon 21^st Sep – Sun 27^th Sep 2015

The Dentist & My New Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens

I go to the dentist & have my tooth accidentally killed & buy a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens.

Thu 6^th Aug 2015

Car Rego, Ant Man, Fruit Toast & The Dentist

I pay my car rego, watch “Ant Man”, lose my umbrella cover, shop, eat fruit toast, make focal length graphs, go to the Night Noodle Markets & attend the dentist.

Mon 20^th Jul – Thu 30^th Jul 2015

Point Reyes to Fort Bragg

Bronwen & I look around Point Reyes National Seashore & the San Andreas Fault, then drive along California 1 to Fort Bragg, following the scenic coastline.

Sun 17^th May 2015

Sacramento, California

Bronwen & I drive to Sacramento & go to Sizzler.

Sat 16^th May 2015

Yosemite National Park, California

Bronwen & I drive to Yosemite National Park, find snow, look at Giant Sequoias, spend the night at Oakhurst & drive to Lakeview in Stockton.

Thu 14^th May – Fri 15^th May 2015

San Francisco, California

Bronwen & I meet Maz, have a look at his place, go see the Golden Gate Bridge, drive into Downtown San Francisco, & go for a walk around some of the more interesting parts of the city.

Tue 12^th May – Wed 13^th May 2015

Big Sur, Santa Cruz, & the drive to San Francisco

Bronwen & I drive along Big Sur from Los Angeles to San Francisco, spending the night at Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Mon 11^th May 2015

Los Angeles, California

Bronwen & I look at the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Centre, stroll around LA, visit Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Santa Monica & Malibu, & I scratch the car.

Sun 10^th May 2015

Las Vegas, Nevada

Bronwen & I drive to Las Vegas again, then continue on to Los Angeles.

Sat 9^th May 2015

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Bronwen & I drive to Hoover Dam, then through Lake Mead Recreation Area to the Valley of Fire State Park.

Fri 8^th May 2015

Las Vegas, Nevada

Bronwen & I drive from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas, & have a look at “The Strip”.

Thu 7^th May 2015

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Bronwen & I drive to Grand Canyon National Park & spend a very cold night in our tent.

Wed 6^th May 2015

Zion National Park, Utah

Bronwen & I explore Zion National Park, then sleep at Walmart in Page, Arizona.

Tue 5^th May 2015

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Bronwen & I drive to Bryce Canyon National Park, walk through many hoodoos, see snow, drive through Zion National Park, & sleep at Springdale.

Mon 4^th May 2015

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Bronwen & I drive to Canyonlands National Park, where my knee hurts & there are many canyons.

Sun 3^rd May 2015

Arches National Park, Utah

Bronwen & I drive through New Mexico, along parts of Historic Route 66, past Monument Valley, & through Colorado on our way to Arches National Park in Utah, where we find many, many arches.

Fri 1^st May – Sat 2^nd May 2015

Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Bronwen & I fly to Dallas, Texas, hire a car, & begin our American holiday.

Wed 22^nd Apr – Thu 30^th Apr 2015

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

Bronwen & I drive to Tweed Hospital then North Kirra Beach & watch the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.

Sat 18^th Apr – Sun 19^th Apr 2015

Quitting Work & Fighting Hospitals

Maz makes new poi, I receive fake rubbish from eBay, find malware, quit work, buy an Easter egg, go to Sizzler, Pancake Manor & Indooroopilly, & Bronwen gets business cards, goes to the doctor & fights Tweed Hospital & we see “Furious 7”.

Tue 7^th Apr – Fri 17^th Apr 2015

Easter

Bronwen & I go to “Natural Bridge Glow Worm Cave” with Maz & Emmi & find glowing mushrooms, I observe “Reclaim Australia” versus the communists, Bronwen & I drive to random jetties & Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse at midnight, go to Leslie Harrison Dam, fight lantana, & meet Clint & Kelly with Maz & Emmi at Mount Ngungun.

Fri 3^rd Apr – Mon 6^th Apr 2015

Maz’s Farewell

Bronwen, Chris, Clint, Emmi, Maz & I go to Stradbroke Island for Maz’s farewell, & only Clint misses the ferry.

Fri 27^th Mar – Thu 2^nd Apr 2015

Coomera Circuit

Clint, Maz, Emmi & I walk the Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra. Clint falls over many times but does not dislocate his finger.

Tue 24^th Mar – Thu 26^th Mar 2015

Bronwen’s Cyborg Finger & Purling Brook Falls

Bronwen finds out she is to be made redundant & dislocates her finger, we see Chappie, drive to Coolangatta with Maz & Emmi, & walk through the clouds at Springbrook.

Mon 16^th Mar – Mon 23^rd Mar 2015

Waterlining

Bronwen & I go and watch “waterlining” at Kangaroo Point.

Sun 15^th Mar 2015

Vietnam Veteran’s 2015 Bike, Trike and Hot Rod Show

Bronwen recaptures worms, we see “Focus”, go to the Vietnam Veteran’s 2015 Bike, Trike and Hot Rod Show, & Maz makes LED poi.

Mon 9^th Mar – Sat 14^th Mar 2015

The Three Worlds Fire Twirling Competition

I take photos of water & the Three Worlds Fire Twirling Competition, fight my phone & Cyanogenmod, & Maz returns to Australia.

Mon 2^nd Mar – Sun 8^th Mar 2015

Neon Pop 2015

I go to the dentist, test my new camera at Neon Pop, see “Jupiter Ascending”, & Bronwen goes to Q-Ride.

Fri 27^th Feb – Sun 1^st Mar 2015

Canon 70D Camera

I buy a new Canon 70D camera.

Thu 26^th Feb 2015

Roving Conspiracy

Bronwen & I go to Roving Conspiracy, & Bronwen postpones buying flights.

Mon 23^rd Feb – Wed 25^th Feb 2015

The Year of the Goat

Bronwen & I watch “Fifty Shades of Grey”, live through a cyclonic flood, & visit Chinatown for their year of the goat celebrations.

Mon 16^th Feb – Sun 22^nd Feb 2015

The Fort Lytton Cosplay Shoot & Amigurumi Toyland

Bronwen & I find miles of VHS tape at “Sublime”, watch “Kingsmen”, I eat a terrible curry & hunt for laptops, we go orienteering & to the Valentine’s Day Busk where a world record is broken, to the Fort Lytton Cosplay Shoot, Recycling Art Competition Exhibition, Suitcase Rummage, Amigurumi Toyland & The Japanese Festival.

Sun 8^th Feb – Sun 15^th Feb 2015

Rio Rhythmics Carnaval 2015

Bronwen tries Stretch Hummers on for size, we visit the state library & the museum, and then watch the dancers at Rio Rhythmics’ Carnaval in West End.

Sat 7^th Feb 2015

Mortdecai

I go to Brisbane Free University, The Dentist, Lake Baroon with Clint, West End Fire Festival, The Cinema, & there is an election.

Tue 27^th Jan – Fri 6^th Feb 2015

Australia Day

Bronwen feeds snakes, it rains a lot, we go swimming at Cedar Creek Falls, attend the Super-Awesome Greens Supporters Party, go to a photoshoot where my camera doesn’t work, watch Australia Day fireworks, & Bronwen goes in a 1000w Esky Race.

Mon 19^th Jan – Mon 26^th Jan 2015

College’s Crossing

I return to work, Bronwen & I go to Roving Conspiracy, watch “Taken 3”, survive the bull sharks at College’s Crossing, & Bronwen plays with snakes & wins a trip to Dallas.

Mon 12^th Jan – Sun 18^th Jan 2015

Brisbane No Pants Subway Ride & Sunset Gathering

Bronwen & I test my camera, go to a climbing BBQ, ride the train with pantless people from No Pants Subway Ride & attend the first Sunset Gathering of the year.

Mon 5^th Jan – Sun 11^th Jan 2015

Woodford Folk Festival 2014/15

Bronwen & I go to Woodford Folk Festival, see many, many things & have a good time.

Tue 23^rd Dec – Fri 2^nd Jan 2015

Brisbane G20 Summit

Bronwen & I attend the G20 Summit in Brisbane.

Fri 14^th Nov – Sun 16^th Nov 2014

Island Vibe Festival 2014

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island & Island Vibe Festival.

Fri 31^st Oct – Sun 2^nd Nov 2014

Rockets & Scarecrows

Bronwen & I drive to Queensland Rocketry Society’s Rocket Launch & watch many rockets, then continue to Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival.

Sun 19^th Oct 2014

Little Planets

I go to the G20 Laws Community Session, learn how to make “little planets”, & Bronwen is sent a bomb.

Mon 13^th Oct – Sat 18^th Oct 2014

Brisbane Open House, West End Festival, & Brisbane Kite Festival

It is Brisbane Open House weekend so Bronwen & I go see QPAC, Roma St Fire Station, the Law Courts, the Masonic Temple, & the Port of Brisbane, as well as the West End Festival and the Brisbane Kite Festival.

Sat 11^th Oct – Sun 12^th Oct 2014

Bris Brick’s Lego Exhibition & Roving Conspiracy

Bronwen & I go to Bris Brick’s Lego Exhibition, The Greens’ “Roving Conspiracy”, & I watch a lunar eclipse & some Diwali celebrations.

Mon 6^th Oct – Fri 10^th Oct 2014

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2014

Bronwen goes to TedX & I go to the Thai Festival & The Brisbane Zombie Walk, which I survive.

Sun 5^th Oct 2014

Spring Hill Alive Festival

Bronwen’s parents return from Japan, I finish working, & Bronwen & I go to the Spring Hill Alive Festival.

Mon 29^th Sep – Sat 4^th Oct 2014

Riverfire

Bronwen & I go to Riverfire, watch jets & helicopters, & trample people & their picnics.

Mon 22^nd Sep – Sun 28^th Sep 2014

Mitchell Creek 2014 Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival

Bronwen & I drive to the Mitchell Creek 2014 Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival, have a great time, & drive home again very tired.

Fri 19^th Sep – Sun 21^st Sep 2014

The iPhone 6 Plus

I buy a mousepad. Bronwen wears a hat. Everyone else buys an iPhone.

Mon 15^th Sep – Thu 18^th Sep 2014

Swell Sculpture Festival 2014

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin Beach & The Swell Sculpture Festival & stop at the PNG Independence Day Festival in Beenleigh on the way home.

Sun 14^th Sep 2014

Exxopolis & Street Reads

Bronwen’s parents go to Japan & Bronwen & I go to the Exxopolis luminarium, watch “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, & battle roaches in “Street Reads”.

Mon 8^th Sep – Sat 13^th Sep 2014

Spring is Sprung!

I recover from my tooth extraction, Bronwen & I see “Do Do Land” & go to the Kurilpa Derby, & Sizzler.

Mon 1^st Sep – Sun 7^th Sep 2014

The Wisdom Tooth

I have pain & my wisdom tooth is removed.

Mon 25^th Aug – Sun 31^st Aug 2014

Valley Fiesta & Slacklining

I eat a cupcake, watch “The Expendables 3”, go to Valley Fiesta & watch Slacklining.

Mon 18^th Aug – Sun 24^th Aug 2014

Ekka Flu & The Supermoon

Bronwen & I go to Moonfest & there is a Supermoon. Then we catch Ekka flu & ache.

Mon 11^th Aug – Sun 17^th Aug 2014

The Pipe Organ & Sunset Gathering

I ache, watch “Lucy”, break my phone, & Bronwen & I go to the Brunswick St. Mall reopening, listen to City Hall’s Pipe Organ, & go to the colourful Sunset Gathering.

Mon 4^th Aug – Sun 10^th Aug 2014

Cannon Firing at Fort Lytton

I go to the Hawken Village Street Festival, watch AFL, crazy uni students, & “Guardians Of The Galaxy”, & try to photograph cannons firing at Fort Lytton.

Mon 28^th Jul – Sun 3^rd Aug 2014

Hogswatch in July

It is Alexandra’s birthday, I drop a hard drive off to Amanda, taps to Bunnings, pay some tax, look at Cosplay people, Hogswatch in July people, St. Brigid’s Church, & find a brush with breasts.

Mon 21^st Jul – Sun 27^th Jul 2014

South Bank’s Regional Flavours Festival

I go to work, the bus is slow & annoying, Bronwen & I go orienteering, & eat lots of things at the Regional Flavours Festival.

Mon 14^th Jul – Sun 20^th Jul 2014

The Temples of Tamil Nadu

Bronwen & I travel India for 2 months. It isn’t the season tourists normally go, because it’s starting to get too hot. To try to make the best of this, & also the best use of our limited time, we fly into Chennai, & head immediately south, travelling through Tamil Nadu.

Tue 18^th Feb – Sat 22^nd Feb 2014

Preparing for India

I clean my car air-filter, look at flights to India & travel insurance, apply for an Indian visa, buy a new camera bag & camera strap, go to Sunset Gathering, get immunised & a sore arm, buy some locks, SD cards & various things for India, fight Citibank, book flights to India, & pack for India!

Wed 5^th Feb – Mon 17^th Feb 2014

The Rent-a-Bomb, Flash-lit Cactuses & Chinese Dancing Girls

I rent-a-bomb, photograph cactuses at Mount Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens, watch dancing girls at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations, finish up at work, give the rent-a-bomb back, swim in the peeing pool at Southbank, & Bronwen’s leave is approved.

Thu 30^th Jan – Tue 4^th Feb 2014

Australia Day

I go to the “Freedom Rally”, take my car to the RACQ Assessment Centre, & clean my laptop heatsink.

Sun 26^th Jan – Wed 29^th Jan 2014

Chopping Tree, Hitting Car, Scanning Ear

Bronwen & her Dad chop down a tree, I fight ivy & a washing machine, go back to work, eat sushi, move office, watch “47 Ronin”, swim at Cedar Creek, have ear scans at hospital, & am involved in a car accident. Also, a possum comes inside.

Sat 11^th Jan – Sat 25^th Jan 2014

Bronwen’s Hair

Bronwen & I are sick & sleepy, watch “The Desolation of Smaug”, I see a koala, & the rest is about Bronwen’s hair.

Fri 3^rd Jan – Fri 10^th Jan 2014

Woodford Folk Festival 2013/14

Bronwen & I go to Woodford Folk Festival, see many, many things & have a good time.

Thu 26^th Dec – Thu 2^nd Jan 2014

Christmas Lights

Bronwen & I watch the Myer Christmas Parade and Pantomim, “American Hustle”, “Enders Game”, & drive lots, seeing many, many Christmas Lights.

Mon 16^th Dec – Thu 19^th Dec 2013

Christmas Carols

I watch “The Spectacular Now”, The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, City Hall’s Light Spectacular, & go to College’s Crossing, which is destroyed.

Mon 9^th Dec – Sun 15^th Dec 2013

Wide Eyed

I eat veggie pasties, pizza & am wide-eyed & amused.

Tue 22^nd Oct 2013

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2013

Bronwen & I rush to Brisbane Zombie Walk, then drink milkshakes with Alexandra.

Sun 6^th Oct 2013

Swell Sculpture Festival 2013

Bronwen & I drive to Currumbin Beach & The Swell Sculpture Festival & attend UQ’s MBA Information Evening, & I eat lunch with Alexandra & Anne & start exercising, & my ear plays up.

Sun 22^nd Sep – Fri 27^th Sep 2013

Symphony under the Stars

I take my car to the mechanic, who fixes two of the three things wrong with it; Bronwen & I see “Jobs”, go to “Symphony under the Stars” & “Opera at the Riverstage”; & I buy Bronwen a B.

Mon 16^th Sep – Sat 21^st Sep 2013

SpringFlare Festival of Colours

Both Bronwen & I are sick & go to the doctor. We also see “White House Down”, the Brisbane Festival, & SpringFlare Festival of Colours, as well as gardening.

Mon 9^th Sep – Sun 15^th Sep 2013

Election 2013: Krishna’s Birthday, The Fire, The Snake, Serbians, The Kurilpa Derby & Alexandra’s Bass Guitar

Bronwen & I go to Krishna’s Birthday, the Serbian Festival, The Kuripla Derby (& squid race), the Sit Down Comedy Club, a few Brisbane Writers Festival events, watch “Red 2”, & Alexandra’s bass arrives; I find a fire & call for help, I find a snake & deal with it, & Abbott (Liberal) beats Rudd (Labor).

Mon 26^th Aug – Sun 8^th Sep 2013

Rallies, Movies, Indians & Robots

I go to several rallies (gay marriage, saving the reef, & fearing chemtrails), see movies (“Now You See Me”, “Elysium” & “The World’s End”), eat very expensive food at The Stokehouse, watch ravers at “Elements in the Park” & dancers at “The Indian Independence Day Festival”, & see Japanese & teddybears at The Botanic Gardens & robots at QUT’s Robotronica, before watching the Glow Run & becoming sick.

Sun 4^th Aug – Sun 25^th Aug 2013

Comedy Hypnosis, Ailan Kores, Bastille Day, Sunset Gathering, Thai-ish Food & the Epicurean Festival

Bronwen, Anne, Andy & I go to Anthony Laffan’s “Comedy Hypnosis”, then Bronwen & I watch a (failed) attempt to form the largest trumpet ensemble ever, slackline, drink water, go to The Ailan Kores, Bastille Day, the Sunset Gathering & the Epicurean Festival, endure “Pacific Rim”, eat Thai-ish food, & I save Australia.

Thu 11^th Jul – Mon 22^nd Jul 2013

Lockyer Powerfest, New Farm v Brisbane Wolves & The Teneriffe Festival

Bronwen & I go to Lockyer Powerfest at Lake Dyer where I develop “ouchies” & photograph lots of speedboats, eat at Sizzler, watch “Superman” at South Bank, ogle art at “A Celebration of the Female Form”, watch Dan lose in soccer, visit The Teneriffe Festival, & Bronwen & I watch “The Lone Ranger” but it is broken.

Sun 30^th Jun – Wed 10^th Jul 2013

Moonfest

Bronwen & I go to the World Refugee Day Festival, see the “supermoon”, & twirl fire at Moonfest. I catch public transport & take my car to David, go to Sizzler with extreme difficulty, & switch my mobile to TPG. Bronwen recycles batteries at ALDI, I upgrade my phone to ICS, & we both go slacklining & to a fifties-style street party–“Shake the Village”.

Sun 23^rd Jun – Sat 29^th Jun 2013

Africa Day

Bronwen & I go to “Africa Day” & look at amazing hats, watch Dan play soccer–twice, watch “The Great Gatsby”, go to the Albion Comedy Club with Greg & Kylie & Toowong Cemetery with Sarah, & I help Maz move & pay my speeding fine.

Sun 26^th May – Sat 8^th Jun 2013

Greta’s Wedding

Bronwen & I drive to Greta’s Wedding in Coffs Harbour. It is beautiful. Later, we watch “G.I. Joe Retaliation” & “Oblivion”, & I buy $5 shorts.

Sat 6^th Apr – Sun 14^th Apr 2013

Propaganda, Flooding & Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse

It floods again, I build a Propaganda site, & I go to Tom’s Confectionary Warehouse.

Sat 2^nd Mar – Wed 13^th Mar 2013

Australian Sand Sculpting Championships

Bronwen & I drive to the Gold Coast to look at the “Australian Sand Sculpting Championships”, I start work, & we watch “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away”.

Sun 17^th Feb – Fri 1^st Mar 2013

Daisy Hill Koala Centre

I attend interviews & get some work, Maz’s car battery goes flat, & Bronwen & I go to the Daisy Hill Koala Centre.

Thu 14^th Feb – Sat 16^th Feb 2013

Mapleton Falls

Bronwen, Maz, Clint & I walk to the base of Mapleton Falls, & Maz & I nearly die.

Sun 10^th Feb – Wed 13^th Feb 2013

The Harrowing History of my Media Centre

I build a new media centre, which promptly breaks, prompting me to revisit the harrowing history of my media centre. Bronwen & I also go see “Race 2”–a Bollywood film–& Mettro tells me Ray White have pulled development back in-house.

Sun 3^rd Feb – Sat 9^th Feb 2013

Twin Falls Circuit, Springbrook

Bronwen, Maz & I drive to Springbrook & walk the Twin Falls Circuit, which is closed, & then go to Chez Tessa because The Burrito Bar has run out of tacos.

Sat 2^nd Feb 2013

Flooding, Storms & Power Failures

My umbrella is stolen, there is a little storm & half of QLD (including me) loses power, & the media centre dies.

Fri 25^th Jan – Fri 1^st Feb 2013

Boondall Wetlands

Bronwen & I swim at Southbank, walk through Boondall Wetlands, see many jellyfish, & I have my wheels balanced.

Sat 19^th Jan – Thu 24^th Jan 2013

My Last Two Weeks at Mettro

I go back to work, replace the diff in my car, and finish up at Mettro. Bronwen & I watch “Les Miserables”, “The Life of Pi”, Jupiter at Astro Pete’s, & “Gangster Squad”, & we go to Heidi’s Fortieth. Laurie passes away.

Mon 7^th Jan – Fri 18^th Jan 2013

The Solar Eclipse of 2012

Bronwen & I fly to Cairns, drive to Mount Carbine, & watch an amazing solar eclipse with Bronwen’s parents. I then meet Silas & Liza, & fly home.

Mon 12^th Nov – Wed 14^th Nov 2012

The Valley Fiesta, Bogan Bingo & The Brisbane Grass Roots Music Festival

Bronwen & I go to Sunnybank, The Valley Fiesta, Bogan Bingo, Astro Pete’s, The Diwali Festival, The Brisbane Grass Roots Music Festival, & see “The Intouchables”; Sarah’s laptop arrives, Silas & Liza visit, & I get sick.

Sat 27^th Oct – Fri 9^th Nov 2012

Bogans, Scarecrows & Cedar Creek

I buy 6TB of hard drives for the server & find they can’t be used, go to Sizzler with Bronwen, & Cedar Creek & Cameron Falls with Bronwen & Maz & most of the bogans in the Gold Coast, & see some scarecrows. Then Niall leaves, I meet Clint, & go see Anthony Laffan’s Comedy Hypnosis Show.

Sat 20^th Oct – Fri 26^th Oct 2012

Springbrook, Twin Falls & Natural Bridge

Bronwen & I drive to Springbrook, walk the Twin Falls Circuit, & look at Natural Bridge in the day time for a change. I also use the bike carrier for the first time.

Sat 13^th Oct – Fri 19^th Oct 2012

Kondalilla Falls & Alexandria Bay

Bronwen & I go to Govinda’s, don’t take Natacha to Murwillumbah & instead go to Kondalilla Falls & Alexandria Bay, see a fruit bat and many naked men, & eat a Frenzy for the first time in many years.

Fri 5^th Oct – Fri 12^th Oct 2012

Springbrook, Purling Brook Falls & an Upside Down 4WD

Bronwen, Maz & I drive to Springbrook & visit Purling Brook Falls, coming across an upside down 4WD on the way home; Bronwen & I get free mini Dutch pancakes, watch “Looper”, & I cook two-minute noodles.

Mon 1^st Oct – Thu 4^th Oct 2012

Robowars 2012 Nationals & Riverfire

Bronwen & I attend the Robowars 2012 Nationals, watch Riverfire from the 33rd floor of the Suncorp building, & Bronwen starts a new job.

Mon 24^th Sep – Sun 30^th Sep 2012

The West End Block Party, Alexander Hills Hotel, Byron Bay & Nimbin

I go to the West End Block Party, Bronwen & I both go to the Sit Down Comedy Club at the Alexandra Hills Hotel, & Maz, Uzi, Ian, Chris & I drive & ride to the Gold Coast, Byron Bay & Nimbin.

Sat 22^nd Sep – Sun 23^rd Sep 2012

Stradbroke Island, The “Straddie Salute” Triathlon, & Moonrise Kingdom

Bronwen & I go to Stradbroke Island, watch the “Straddie Salute” triathlon, “Moonrise Kingdon”, eat chocolate nachos & go to Govinda’s.

Sat 15^th Sep – Fri 21^st Sep 2012

The Brisbane Festival & Lake Kurwongbah

Bronwen & I watch the Brisbane Festival opening & Santos City of Lights, drive to Lake Kurwongbah with Maz, walk up Mt. Gravatt, eat pizza, & I am nearly killed by a ferocious shower spider.

Sat 8^th Sep – Fri 14^th Sep 2012

Natural Bridge Glow Worm Cave

Maz, Kate & I drive to Natural Bridge Glow Worm Caves, we all look at Ngoc’s milk boobs, then Ngoc’s icecream boobs, watch “The Expendables 2”, a spider is in my shoe, the police deafen me, I clone my hard drive, & go shoe shopping & visit the new Chez Tessa.

Sat 1^st Sep – Fri 7^th Sep 2012

Flinder’s Peak & Secret Cave

Bronwen & I go to The Korean Multicultural Festival, & climb Flinder’s Peak with Derek, Eric & Robert, I fall sick, Bronwen’s job ends, & wee see off Natacha at The Three Monkeys with Shane and Alexandra, before booking flights to Cairns.

Sat 28^th Jul – Fri 3^rd Aug 2012

A Week of Food

I eat–and photograph–food for a week, go to Pittsworth with Maz, watch “Men in Black 3”, & try a new vegetarian restaurant–The Green Vegetarian Restaurant

Wed 30^th May – Tue 5^th Jun 2012

Wabbit Season

I eat chips at Pittsworth, curry in Rosalie, & film the massacre of many Easter Bunnies.

Sun 15^th Apr 2012

Pittsworth Light Painting

Bronwen & I go to Pittsworth with Maz & Clint, eat birthday cake, & take photographs in the dark.

Sat 14^th Apr 2012

Stradbroke, Ants, Mosquitoes & Gum Nuts

I go to Stradbroke Island with Bronwen & am attacked by ants, mosquitoes, & gum nuts—but no icebergs.

Thu 5^th Apr – Tue 10^th Apr 2012

Suitcase Rummages, Mini Bike Trainers & Earth Hour

I run out of milk, go to the Sit Down Comedy Club, eat chips with Clint at Scarborough, shop for shoes & chocolate, watch “The Hunger Games”, attend “Earth Hour”, a suitcase rummage, & buy a Mini Bike Trainer.

Thu 22^nd Mar – Wed 4^th Apr 2012

Gavin’s Funeral

Bronwen & I attend Gavin’s funeral, I get toothache & visit the dentist, go to Govinda’s Sunday Feast, & watch “Coriolanus” & “The Rum Diaries”.

Sat 10^th Mar – Wed 21^st Mar 2012

Bushwalking O’Reilly’s, Leeches & Itching

Bronwen, Clint, Maz & I go for a wet & misty walk through the leeches along Toolona Creek & Mount Wanungra at O’Reilly’s, & itch for days after.

Sun 4^th Mar – Fri 9^th Mar 2012

Birthday Shirts

I get very “me” Birthday Shirts, walk the Gateway Bridge, & eat muffins.

Sat 3^rd Mar 2012

Sick, Retiring, RAM & Comedy

I put more RAM in my laptop, Bronwen’s Dad “retires”, her Aunt & Uncle leave, we laugh at the Sit Down Comedy Club, & watch “Killer Elite”.

Mon 20^th Feb – Fri 2^nd Mar 2012

Coomera Circuit, Lamington National Park

Bronwen, Clint & I walk the Coomera Circuit in Lamington National Park, & I eat pancakes & fall sick.

Sat 18^th Feb – Sun 19^th Feb 2012

The KGB Don’t Find Me

The KGB don’t find me, I fix my car’s central locking, watch “Chronicle” with Clint & “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” without him, the water fails, Flash crashes, I redesign my site, & Bronwen & I attend Cam & Christine’s party & a family dinner.

Wed 1^st Feb – Fri 17^th Feb 2012

Family Dinner, Sizzlers, & Cloudflare

I have some days & nights, attend family dinner at Bronwen’s parents’ place, eat most of Sizzlers, & start using Cloudflare.

Mon 23^rd Jan – Tue 31^st Jan 2012

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

It is hot. I fix my car door, watch “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, & eat a lot.

Mon 9^th Jan – Fri 20^th Jan 2012

College’s Crossing

I watch “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”, eat a late Christmas Lunch at Sizzlers, & go swimming at College’s Crossing.

Wed 4^th Jan – Sun 8^th Jan 2012

Woodford Folk Festival & The Dreaming

Bronwen & I go to Woodford Folk Festival, where the weather is good for a change, I fall sick, we don’t argue, & overall have a great time.

Mon 26^th Dec – Tue 3^rd Jan 2012

Wherein I get a new bike & the moon goes away

I am haircut, there is a lunar eclipse, Bronwen buys me a bike, I go riding & get lost, fall over and damage my laptop, & post my old camera up to Sarah.

Sat 10^th Dec – Fri 16^th Dec 2011

Dotty at GoMA: We Miss You Magic Land!

I go dotty at GoMA, eat chips, pizza & pasta, & attend the work Christmas Party.

Sat 3^rd Dec – Fri 9^th Dec 2011

Pittsworth & Light Painting

A picture breaks, I eat at Coffee Club, buy a Mack Diamond Warranty, drive to Pittsworth with Maz, take starry photos, go-live at work, & watch the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas tree.

Wed 23^rd Nov – Fri 2^nd Dec 2011

Bronwen’s Birthday

It is Bronwen’s birthday, I make my first ever “Extra Special Birthday Vouchers”, get lots of things from eBay–some of which aren’t broken–& photograph the city.

Sun 20^th Nov – Tue 22^nd Nov 2011

Seven Years

It is Bronwen and my seventh anniversary. I attempt to change my headlamps, eat curry with Silas, photograph the media centre & my server, give Bronwen flowers, gain a battery grip for my camera, & eat dinner at Caravanserai.

Mon 14^th Nov – Sat 19^th Nov 2011

Camping on Moreton Island

Bronwen, Chris, Maz & I walk across Moreton Island & camp.

Sat 12^th Nov – Sun 13^th Nov 2011

Canon EOS 7D Camera

My new Canon EOS 7D camera arrives & I am excited.

Mon 7^th Nov – Fri 11^th Nov 2011

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2011

Bronwen & I go to the Brisbane Zombie Walk, Occupy Brisbane & The Confectionary Warehouse.

Sun 23^rd Oct 2011

Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival

Bronwen & I drive to Tamborine Mountain for the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival, & are lucky to survive.

Sat 15^th Oct 2011

The Steamers (Attempt Five)

A fifth unsuccessful attempt to get to “The Steamers”, wherein it rains, squalls, & I meet the strongest wind I have ever met.

Sat 1^st Oct 2011

More Torches & Some Thai

Two torches arrive from eBay, only one of which is broken; it rains & blows, & I go to Tara Thai.

Tue 6^th Sep – Fri 9^th Sep 2011

Torches, Tax & Dinner

Bronwen has her first day at work, my 18650 batteries and P-Rocket torch arrive, Mack Warranties suck, it rains, & we have dinner with Bronwen’s cousins, Laurence & Valerie.

Mon 22^nd Aug – Fri 26^th Aug 2011

A Funeral, Classical Music, Cowboys & Aliens

I attend Bronwen’s grandfather’s funeral, Classic FM’s Topology, & Cowboys & Aliens.

Thu 11^th Aug – Thu 18^th Aug 2011

Computers Suck

I fought–then bought–a monitor, fought the media centre, watched Captain America fight, bought some torches & batteries & a fake Wi-Fi card on eBay, fought my netbook, went to Sunday Live, fought Bilharzia, & got fit & stayed thin.

Mon 1^st Aug – Wed 10^th Aug 2011

The Haircut & Not The Steamers

I get a haircut & don’t die on a cliff, in the dark, trying to find “The Steamers”.

Fri 29^th Jul – Sun 31^st Jul 2011

Stradbroke Island & Ida’s Funeral

I get a quote for my lens repair, go to Stradbroke Island, trim the hedge, install windscreen wipers & attend Ida’s funeral.

Fri 22^nd Jul – Thu 28^th Jul 2011

Home, Frizzy Hair, Pizza & Lens Repair

I arrive home, Bronwen’s hair goes frizzy, we watch Harry Potter & Transformers, visit Kieran, Maz, Smeagol, buy pizza & a shirt, & visit Camera Tech.

Wed 13^th Jul – Thu 21^st Jul 2011

The Netbook, The Diseases, & Tom

I buy a netbook, eat Malaysian food, visit the travel doctor, inject diseases, buy a Lumix camera, travel on a bus, & have lunch with Tom.

Sun 20^th Mar – Sat 26^th Mar 2011

My Kindle, My Dentist & My Last Day at Work

My Kindle arrives, I visit the dentist, have my last day at work, & nearly die in several road accidents.

Mon 14^th Mar – Sat 19^th Mar 2011

World Naked Bike Ride

I watched naked people ride bikes, had a milkshake, and watched “Gilmore Girls”.

Sat 12^th Mar 2011

Quitting Work, Buying Flights & a Kindle

I visit Amanda, give notice at work, book flights to Europe, & Bronwen gets a Kindle.

Mon 28^th Feb – Fri 11^th Mar 2011

Storms, Nachos, Anger & Laptop Repair

I am very angry, it storms big, Maz moves to his new place, my laptop is repaired, & we go for a lovely drive.

Mon 21^st Feb – Sun 27^th Feb 2011

Stradbroke Island & Natalie

I go to Stradbroke Island, and, unrelatedly, meet Natalie.

Mon 14^th Feb – Sun 20^th Feb 2011

Gasses Damaging to the Ozone Layer

I cancel things, get in trouble, visit Amanda, & Maz, Kieran, Bunnings, Sunnybank & Govinda’s.

Mon 7^th Feb – Sun 13^th Feb 2011

The Eight Dollar Milkshake

I buy an eight dollar milkshake, find that traffic congestion occurs during peak-hour, eat a fair bit, & go to Cleveland.

Mon 31^st Jan – Sun 6^th Feb 2011

Moving House

My sister is pregnant, I visit College’s Crossing Moonscape, move to Bronwen’s, & find traffic sucks.

Mon 24^th Jan – Sun 30^th Jan 2011

Squatting after the Flood

I move my things back to my flood damaged house & squat there. I also trim hedges, eat Sizzlers, tacos, curry, & help Maz move.

Tue 18^th Jan – Sun 23^rd Jan 2011

The Flood

There is a huge flood: I evacuate, my house is flooded, & then cleaned.

Tue 11^th Jan – Mon 17^th Jan 2011

College’s Crossing Flooded

I drive back to Woodford, go for a swim, eventually get to Nandos & naively go to swim at a flooded College’s Crossing.

Mon 3^rd Jan – Mon 10^th Jan 2011

Woodford, Rain, Relationship Woes & 2011

It rains a lot, my feet hurt, I volunteer at Woodford, argue with Bronwen, & return to Brisbane.

Sun 26^th Dec – Sun 2^nd Jan 2011

Robowars

I attend Robowars & buy fudge.

Sat 27^th Nov 2010

Sculpture by the Sea

Bronwen & I fly to Sculpture by the Sea & take lots of photos.

Sat 13^th Nov 2010

Handel’s Solomon

I fix the broken front door, look at cameras, eat cheesecake, go driving, stay up all night, buy tickets to Sydney, & attend Handel’s Solomon at St. John’s Cathedral.

Wed 3^rd Nov – Fri 12^th Nov 2010

Police remove Blaise & Amy

My horse wins, Amy & Blaise attempt to break in, breaking the door, & the police are called.

Mon 1^st Nov – Tue 2^nd Nov 2010

A Taxing Time

I am threatened, eat pizza, do my tax & work after hours.

Mon 25^th Oct – Thu 28^th Oct 2010

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2010

Bronwen & I shoot zombies at the Brisbane Zombie Walk, eat Thai, visit Maz, & it storms.

Sun 24^th Oct 2010

Earthlings, Remix & Bronwen’s New Laptop

I attend “Earthlings”, “Remix”, the West End Markets, several cheap takeaway places, & Bronwen gets a new laptop.

Mon 18^th Oct – Sat 23^rd Oct 2010

Hayfever, Paintball & Flooding

I get hayfever, shoot people with paintballs, & it floods.

Fri 1^st Oct – Wed 13^th Oct 2010

Riverfire & Riverbreakfast

I drive far into the mist, watch F111 jets & fireworks, & squeeze through crowds to eat French food.

Sat 4^th Sep – Sun 5^th Sep 2010

My Car Breaks

My car breaks, Eagle Boys suck, I buy U2 tickets, see “Tomorrow, When the War Began”, & see Peter Berner at the Sit Down Comedy Club.

Tue 31^st Aug – Fri 3^rd Sep 2010

Valerie’s Second Coming

Valerie comes again, It Takes 2 to Tango, I see Clint, “Salt”, & Buderim & Bronwen’s Grandfather.

Sun 22^nd Aug – Mon 30^th Aug 2010

The Return of Valerie & The Pressurised Head

I hurt my eye, see the doctor, argue politics, fall sick with a pressurised head & Valerie returns.

Mon 9^th Aug – Sat 21^st Aug 2010

New Flatmates: Amy & Blaise

I stay up late working, get new flatmates & Bronwen bruises herself.

Sun 25^th Jul – Thu 29^th Jul 2010

Sabine says Goodbye

I replace my car mirror, say goodbye to Sabine, show people my rooms, watch Inception, & go to the wreckers.

Sun 18^th Jul – Sat 24^th Jul 2010

The Return of Sabine

I drive, eat, wreck my mirror, watch Knight & Day, & Sabine returns.

Mon 12^th Jul – Sat 17^th Jul 2010

Abbey Medieval Festival

I attend the Abbey Medieval Festival.

Sun 11^th Jul 2010

Going Between & Car Re-Tiring

I visit the Go Between Bridge, Kara is sick, & my car is re-tired.

Sun 4^th Jul – Sat 10^th Jul 2010

Death of a Teapot

A teapot dies, I watch Balibo, Samson & Delilah, interview people, & build a perpetual motion machine.

Mon 28^th Jun – Sat 3^rd Jul 2010

20 Bread Rolls, A Brainstem Infection & A Lunar Eclipse

I get a brainstem infection, 20 bread rolls, two LED torches, & there is a lunar eclipse & lots of fire twirling.

Mon 21^st Jun – Sun 27^th Jun 2010

I am sick, watch The A-Team, & Sabine departs

I am sick, watch The A-Team, meet Sabine’s boyfriend, & am sad when Sabine leaves.

Tue 15^th Jun – Sun 20^th Jun 2010

The Dreaming

I go to The Dreaming Festival, & fall sick.

Fri 11^th Jun – Mon 14^th Jun 2010

Paddington Fair, Jokes & Suitcase Rummaging

I flash phone ROMs, watch “Titanic”, fight Paypal, visit Paddington Fair, rummage through suitcases & tell the best joke ever.

Tue 1^st Jun – Thu 10^th Jun 2010

Phone buying dramas & Stradbroke

I get the wrong phone, then the right phone, & go to Stradbroke.

Mon 10^th May – Sun 16^th May 2010

The Northern Territory

Bronwen & I fly to Darwin & drive around the Northern Territory.

Wed 28^th Apr – Tue 4^th May 2010

ANZAC Day

I attend ANZAC Day, learn how to train my dragon, & suffer from a pre-midlife crisis.

Sun 25^th Apr – Tue 27^th Apr 2010

Ma Baker’s Tonic

I hunt green fleas, meet Sabine’s fiancé, watch “The Book of Eli”, clip hedges, brighten my car & see “Ma Baker’s Tonic”, amongst curry puffs, spring rolls & homemade lemonade.

Sat 17^th Apr – Sat 24^th Apr 2010

Alexandria Bay, Noosa

In hindsight, there was a Music Kafe, very few people at work, Sabine arrived home, Bronwen bought surround sound & Valerie, Kara & I went to a nudist beach, after the markets.

Sat 10^th Apr – Fri 16^th Apr 2010

Easter: Scouts, Stanthorpe, Girraween & Work

I climb the great pyramid amidst apple cider whilst my flatmates sail the oceans, before technical issues cut short my holiday—& regularly my sleep—& I return to work. Then, it’s Kick-Ass.

Thu 1^st Apr – Fri 9^th Apr 2010

The 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

I’m depressed, dangerous & go to Bunnings. The Earth has an hour, Bronwen & I have Hungry Jacks, attend APT6, drive Kara to the airport, and decide to be positive—not to mention, buying German bread & seeing the doctor about my eye.

Fri 26^th Mar – Wed 31^st Mar 2010

A Very Bad Day

I’m furiously angry, filled with quiet, subdued, rage - ironically, not at the police who I failed to evade, but at my work, Bronwen, & Valerie. & it’s all because I was trying to get fit.

Thu 25^th Mar 2010

Queensland Wind and Brass

I am annoyed at the lack of enforcement of road rules, cut myself on a can, & watch Kara play with Queensland Wind & Brass.

Sun 21^st Mar – Wed 24^th Mar 2010

Welcome, Clem7 & Hurt Locker

I watch “Welcome”, “A Hurt Locker”, & some comedians, before getting a sore throat, calling in sick & driving through the Clem7 tunnel.

Sun 14^th Mar – Sat 20^th Mar 2010

Alice in Wonderland

Ophthalmology, Alice in Wonderland, a kilo of peppermint creams & the St. Patrick’s Day parade, along with a new keyboard for my phone.

Mon 8^th Mar – Sat 13^th Mar 2010

March Ophthalmology

I attend the ophthalmologist, Umart, curry, rain & pizza.

Mon 1^st Mar – Fri 5^th Mar 2010

Linda and Bill’s Ruby Wedding Anniversary

Linda and Bill’s Ruby Wedding Anniversary: Mt. Tamborine in the rain: Bushwalking, swimming & mingling.

Fri 26^th Feb – Sun 28^th Feb 2010

Nothing of any interest

Just another normal week at work.

Mon 22^nd Feb – Thu 25^th Feb 2010

Late & Flatmates

I gain a sore eye, a very rich cheesecake, & two of Germany’s loveliest as flatmates.

Mon 8^th Feb – Sun 14^th Feb 2010

Pulling apart computers

Bronwen pulls apart computers & Ned has an entire Arnott’s Family Assorted biscuit packet to himself, but fears it may not be enough.

Mon 1^st Feb – Sat 6^th Feb 2010

Let There Be Light

I am a fan of light, & my room has high ceilings… so I drove down to Bunning’s, & bought a thirty dollar light bulb.

Sun 31^st Jan 2010

College’s Crossing

It is quite hot. Bronwen & I go swimming.

Sun 17^th Jan 2010

Lock ‘n’ Load, The Steamers & The Unwarping

It rains, I get my car unwarped, fail to climb The Steamers, Lock ‘n’ Load with Kristin, watch “Up in the Air” & have potential flatmates.

Fri 8^th Jan – Sat 16^th Jan 2010

Brisbane, Again

Back in Brisbane again, I go about my daily life, have Kara visit, & watch “Sherlock Holmes”.

Sun 3^rd Jan – Thu 7^th Jan 2010

Clem7, & An Apple Notebook

I tour the Clem7 tunnel, & give Bronwen an Apple Notebook.

Sun 20^th Dec 2009

Pre-Woodford Woes

I set up camp at Woodford & remember why I don’t like Woodford.

Sat 19^th Dec 2009

Hot, Inspired & Pensive

It’s hot. I eat curry, visit Kieran, stay up late & watch for Geminids.

Sat 12^th Dec – Sun 13^th Dec 2009

Kurbaan

Kurbaan, work, & some geeky things.

Mon 7^th Dec – Fri 11^th Dec 2009

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2009

I go to the Brisbane Zombie Festival & am not eaten.

Sun 25^th Oct 2009

Sunday Live, Byron Bay, Speakers & Mustangs

I attend Sunday Live broadcasts, Ian Smith’s Bay Pastel showing, “District 9”, investigate speakers, have an x-ray, drive to Byron Bay, take over from my boss, & visit the Mustang State Concours & Muscle Car Spectacular.

Sat 1^st Aug – Mon 31^st Aug 2009

Winning a TV & Bright Lights

I win a TV, buy earphones, start designing v3, fall sick, buy 500watt lights, am reviewed & see Harry Potter.

Wed 1^st Jul – Fri 24^th Jul 2009

Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival

I drive to Tamborine Mountain for the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival, & am bitten by a vampire.

Sun 21^st Jun 2009

IKEA-poisoning

I install CentOS, start hosting my own sites, Maz buys surround speakers, & I suffer IKEA-poisoning & mental degradation due to excess shopping options.

Fri 1^st May – Sun 31^st May 2009

April Daze

Kieran buys a car; I buy apple juice & reverse into a car. I also visit Stradbroke Island, Pittsworth, work’s Christmas in April, attend TocH, ANZAC Day, see “Fast and Furious”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, my phone fails, & I get toothache.

Wed 1^st Apr – Thu 30^th Apr 2009

A New Laptop, Stradbroke & Rejects

I sell an iPhone, buy a laptop, attend the Pittsworth Show, watch “Watchmen”, go to Stradbroke Island, & meet the rejects.

Sun 1^st Mar – Tue 31^st Mar 2009

Stormy

It was a stormy day at work.

Fri 20^th Feb 2009

Brisbane, after Woodford; Canberra & Maz’s New Car

I drive to work, fly to Canberra where Maz buys a car, drive back, visit Amanda, & see a movie & eat a lot.

Sat 3^rd Jan – Sun 18^th Jan 2009

Woodford Folk Festival

I drive to Cairns, fly back to Brisbane, drive to Woodford & enjoy the festival.

Fri 26^th Dec – Fri 2^nd Jan 2009

I buy a New Car

I buy a new car, see “Australia”, setup tent at Woodford, meet Silas & Sam, am embarrassed to be associated with the “No Clean Feed” people, & Stella moves entirely out.

Tue 2^nd Dec – Mon 22^nd Dec 2008

Interlude

I argue about solar power & see “Quantum of Solace”. It rains.

Tue 25^th Nov – Wed 26^th Nov 2008

My Father’s Passing

Dad passes on.

Fri 14^th Nov – Mon 24^th Nov 2008

Thai Food

Most of what happened is no longer known.

Mon 10^th Nov – Thu 13^th Nov 2008

Extreme Kayaking

28 kilometres of kayaking, against the tide, through waist deep mud, into 30 knot winds.

Fri 7^th Nov – Sun 9^th Nov 2008

Hip Hop, Movies & Food

I watch a school hip-hop competition, “Rock’n’Rolla”, “Death Race”, & eat food.

Sat 1^st Nov – Thu 6^th Nov 2008

In The Middle

It hails. I get pizza & watch “Burn After Reading”.

Mon 20^th Oct – Fri 24^th Oct 2008

Sydney & Sculpture by the Sea

I fly to Sydney, look at Sculpture by the Sea, & fly home again.

Fri 17^th Oct – Sun 19^th Oct 2008

Macro Sydney

Bronwen flies to Sydney, and I play around taking macro photographs.

Thu 16^th Oct 2008

Car Accident

I am hit by a truck, go to hospital, then fly to Cairns & Cooktown.

Wed 23^rd Jul – Sat 26^th Jul 2008

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2008

I photograph Brisbane Zombie Walk. Stella, Grace & Jamie are zombies.

Sun 25^th May 2008

Coomera Circuit

Bronwen, Maz, Stella & I walk the Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra.

Sun 18^th May 2008

The Execution of a Laptop

I go to Pittsworth with Bronwen & Maz & execute a laptop. Also, a pleasant bonfire is had.

Sun 23^rd Mar 2008

My Last Day at Work

I go to work for the last time, & send my lauded multi-me farewell email.

Wed 28^th Nov 2007

Rain, Leeches & Coomera Circuit

Bronwen, Maz & I walk the Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra.

Sun 11^th Nov 2007

Upper Portals

Bronwen, Clint & I walk to the Upper Portals.

Sat 4^th Aug 2007

Brisbane Zombie Walk 2007

Maz & I go to our first Brisbane Zombie Walk.

Sun 1^st Apr 2007

Coomera Gorge

Clint, Maz, Eddie, Bronwen & I walk up Coomera Gorge.

Sat 24^th Mar 2007

Mt Tibrogargan

Maz, Clint, Clus & I don’t climb Mt Tibrogargan.

Wed 1^st Nov 2006

Canon 400D Camera

I buy a new camera—the Canon 400D.

Wed 25^th Oct 2006

Mt Barney’s West Peak

Bronwen, Clint & I climb Mt Barney’s West Peak.

Sun 30^th Jul 2006

Mt Barney

Bronwen, Clint & I climb Mt Barney & have a terrible time getting back down.

Sun 9^th Jul 2006

Mt Maroon

Clint & I climb Mt Maroon.

Fri 26^th May 2006

Mt Cougal

Bronwen, Clint, Lisa, Maz & I climb Mt Cougal.

Mon 1^st May 2006

Mt Barney via South Ridge

Clint, Maz & I climb Mt Barney via South Ridge.

Wed 8^th Mar 2006

Mt Greville

Clint, Bronwen & I climb Mt Greville.

Sun 5^th Mar 2006

The Steamers

Clint & I climb Mt Steamer.

Thu 23^rd Feb – Sat 25^th Feb 2006

Mt Beerwah & Clint’s Car Theft

Clint & I climb Mt Beerwah in the dark.

Tue 7^th Feb – Thu 9^th Feb 2006

Mt Cooroora

Clint & I walk up Mt Cooroora, home of the “King of the Mountain” run.

Mon 6^th Feb 2006

Bribie Island

Clint & I kayak to Bribie Island.

Wed 1^st Feb 2006

Camping on Mt Barney

Bronwen & I climb Mt Barney & camp the night.

Sun 24^th Apr – Mon 25^th Apr 2005

Hanging Rock Chalets

I relax and unwind at Hanging Rock Chalets.

Fri 26^th Mar – Mon 29^th Mar 2004

Sony Mavica FD-92 Camera

My new Canon EOS 7D camera arrives & I am excited.

Tue 18^th Dec 2001

The Indian Journal: October 2000 – January 2001

I travel to India, see amazing things, & have an absolutely fantastic time.

Tue 10^th Oct – Tue 30^th Jan 2001

The first entry in my journal

I buy more RAM, & start using DragonNaturallySpeaking to write a journal…

Sat 26^th Feb 2000

Propaganda

Do you have a dirty mind? Then perhaps you need some brainwashing?

Do you like propaganda? Wow, me too! So I collected some, and put it in Ned Martin’s Propaganda. Perfect for some late-night brainwashing.

Printed on 100% recycled electrons.

Welcome — Ned Martin’s Dot Org

Welcome to my website

Newest Journal Entry

Flood Damage

Jungle Love Festival 2022

Stand with Ukraine Protest

West End Fire Festival

Enoggera Reservoir

A brief history of this page

Yonder Festival 2021

West End Fire Festival

Bronwen’s Birthday

Meanjin Reggae Festival

Freedom Rally

Hard Answers

Brisbane Supanova 2021

Micro Island Vibe Festival 2021

Burleigh Bongos & The QLD/NSW Border Farce

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

74th Independence Day of India and Gold Coast Kite Festival

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World Wide Rally for Freedom, Peace & Human Rights III

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Rally at BITA: 8 Years No Freedom

The Brisbane Gothic and Alternative Picnic 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Green Heart Fair & Currumbin Alley

Coffee Crunch & Chrome

West End Fire Festival

Africa Day Festival 2021

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Mudgeeraba Street Party 2021

Sexy Sunday Cabaret

Do it in a Froq

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Canon EOS R6 Camera

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Gold Coast Holi 2021

Brisbane Holi 2021

Zombies of the Climate ApoCOALypse

Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Cougal Cascades

Brisbane Pride March & Fair 2020

King Island, Wellington Point, & The Gateway Bridges from Colmslie Reserve

Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island

Island Vibe Weekend at Stradbroke Island

Working from Home

Sculpture by the River

An Afternoon with the Dead

Kabul Charcoal Restaurant

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend at Stradbroke Island

The Ruins of Roma St Transit Centre

Lower Portals

Mt Maroon

Frozen Limited Edition Half Mars Bars

Photographing the ICB Interchange

Brisbane Festival 2020

Nearby House Sales

Coolangatta, Burleigh Bongos & Fire Twirling

Swell Sculpture Festival 2020

Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2020

Brisbane Festival 2020

Lunch with my Sister

Surviving Imaginary Appendicitis

The Most Boring Month of Coronavirus

Mass Community Rally: 7 Years Too Long #FreeTheKP120

Stop Black Deaths in Custody: Black Lives Matter Meanjin

Community Rally: Brisbane Says Welcome

Free the Refugees: Brisbane / Meanjin – National Day of Action

The People’s Revolution: Peaceful Picnic for our Rights

Gold Creek Reservoir

Brisbane’s Smiley Building

Restaurants Reopen

The University of Queensland

Ernest Junction Tunnel

Frizzy Hair

The Broken Gate

Cedar Creek Falls

ANZAC Day

Coronavirus Lockdown Continues

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