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July 29, 2006

Confessions of a Star Wars geek

I think I only have one or two of the figures off of this list.
But it is interesting to note that it is like 6 weeks until the release of the new Star Wars DVD.
rockin'

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:38 PM

Sydney Knit In 2006

Another year, another Knit In.

The ABC studios at Ultimo were taken over by knitters this Friday morning. (first the ABC, then the world!) Knitters and crocheters came together to create squares for an amazing Aussie organization called Wrap With Love. The wraps are then distributed to people throughout the world to people who need a little warmth.

So in case you didn't make it down this year, here are a few happy snaps from the morning. (oh, and did I mention we got to meet a few Aussie celebs? Yeah, well, we did!)

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:42 PM

July 25, 2006

three things (the photo edition!)

Looks who's got a new toy!

Yeah, I thought I should try my hand at shooting film. Rob says that this little camera comes well regarded. So there is a roll of black and white in that bad boy and I'm itchin' to get shooting.
But ya know what's funny? the film cost more than the camera..lol

Here's one way to get kids to smile at the camera ;)

I've found a local place that sells the ever-so-cool GorillaPod Tripod. I've been jonesing for one of these ever since I saw Phineas' when we were in Chicago.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:59 AM

July 21, 2006

two very unrelated links

Happy National Lamingtion Day!
Go forth and get yourself some chocolately/coconut goodness. And just in case you are not in Australia and want to get in on the fun, here is a recipe for ya! (I can just hear my hubby groaning, he hates lamingtons more than you know!)

Pop quiz! What is a 'Kitler'?
Don't know? Well here is the answer for ya. (thanks for the link mom!)

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:03 AM

July 19, 2006

in case you missed it.

Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed."

"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.

Finally, the President looks up and asks, "How many is a brazillion?"

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:03 PM

July 18, 2006

a very dark place

I'd like to say thank you to my brother for intruducing me to Garth Marenghi's Dark Place. (he describes it brilliantly here)
It is truly one of the funniest shows ever created.

If you live in the US and have cable you can experience it for yourself on the SciFi channel starting on the 27th. But even if you don't have cable, you can see the first episode for free.

oh god, you have no idea....really....

-gg
(and I just found out that the DVD is being released in the UK in August)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:43 PM

July 17, 2006

the magic of flickr.

Guess who's got a photo in a magazine like the big kids?
Can you tell I'm a little excited?!?!?

If you want to pick up your own copy...it's $20. For those playing at home, I'm on page 51.

And all because I submitted a photo to their pool on Flickr. Too cool.

But in an ironic twist, the link to my blog is wrong...and this is the 'OOPS' issue....(update: the link's fixed, huzzah!)

-gg

(oh, and if you are looking at the banner at the JPG website, mine is the photo in the lower left hand corner)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:41 PM

guess who made a rockin' lasagna from scratch without a recipe? (an apple pie can't be too far off)

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 01:49 PM

July 16, 2006

So, what did you get up to this weekend?
Oh, me?
-On friday night we got home from work and found out that there was a Burlesque show on (thanks Ben!), said 'hey what the hell?' It was awesome! Highly recomended.
-Then I had to get up and work Sautrday morning, ug. The front door of the library is broken at the moment so it was open ALL DAY. That would have been ok by me but it was cold and rainy.
-Went to the first ever FlickrBowl and won the best dressed award! It was all about the hair. Check me out with my Farrah flick in this photo.

We leanred one this this weekend. The best wasy to go out like a party animal is to NOT drink to excess. We were able to get up both mornings and funtion propery. Lesson learned.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 03:59 PM

July 12, 2006

Damn.
Sudoku is ruined for me now.
Don't click of you don't want to know.

-gg

(and yeah, where the hell is Suri?)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:55 PM

July 11, 2006

dancing water

A close up of a dancer from the Joffery Ballet preforming a gumboot dance in the water in the Crown Fountain at Millennium Park
Chicago.
It was like 95 that day and these guys were dancing in rubber overalls. Now THAT'S dedication to your art.

-gg (who has posted more Chicago photos for Tanky)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:56 PM

kitty goodness

Linty loves corn.
A lot!

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:39 PM

July 10, 2006

creepy no more

Finally, a festival I can go to!

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 10:46 AM

July 09, 2006

switching sides.

Now that we are settled back in and it's cold as a witch's...well you know....I've decided that it is time for me to finally learn how to knit using the Continental Method.
See, I've always used the English Method which is much slower.
So with a little assistance from KnittingHelp.com and an easy pattern from Jess Hutch (the robot)I'm giving it a go.
I feel like a brand new knitter again. It is very frustrating, but I know it will be worth it in the long run.

Wish me luck....
-gg

(oh, and I don't care what Kris says, Pirates was a really fun flick and well worth my time and money. It was exactly what I wanted. Lots of swashbuckling, impossible stunts, scary monsters and double crossess left right and centre. And come on, how HOT is Orlando Bloom?)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 04:09 PM

July 02, 2006

we're back....

SO yes, we are back.
There must be something in bloom at the moment because I have been sneezing up a storm for the last day or so.
I've added a few more photos from Seattle to my photo stream (more Chicago shots to come, don't worry).
The cat is sleeping on my new Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.

Tomorrow it's back to work. Three weeks goes by WAY too quickly.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 11:57 AM