So this is bloging is it? Hmmm, doesn't seem that hard. Just think of something worthwhile to write about and put it down. So, how about that...ummm, ah thing, you know? Really good stuff!
Ok, so thinking of a decent first post isn't that straight forward. Perhaps a couple of comments on things that are going on around me...
Well the F1 was on yesterday and for a change Schumacher didn't win. Nice change actually but still a boring race all the same. At least the V8s occasionally pass each other. Check out this link for Tim Blair's take on the race.
http://timblair.net/ee/index.php/trackback/1380/GdUdIWBh/
As an aside, one of the first things I want to learn is how to change the ugly links into something shorter and more readable.
The World Superbikes are almost with us again, thank God! Being a motorbike tragic I'm really excited about this year's competition. With six Aussies in the line up and Troy Corser already with one win under his belt from the first round it's shaping up to be a good season. For the rundown on the first round pay a visit here... http://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycleracing2005/superbike/round1_losail/sbk_r1.htm
I was planning on staying down there ("down there" being Phillip Island) with a group of people but that got spannered when the girlfriend made one too many decrees and we parted ways......and she then hooked up with the next best, taking my spot. Thanks for that..*muffled expletive*. I'm still welcome to stay so I'm told. Somehow I can't see that happening.
In local racing news there was a tragic accident a the Broadford round of the Victorian Road Racing Championship. Richard Cant lost his life racing in the 250cc class after crashing and being hit by two following bikes. He is survived by his wife Tiffany and their as yet unborn child. I was there that day I can tell you that it was the worst day I've spent at a track. These days with rider gear and on-track help at such a high standard you just don't expect to see a man die just having a go around a small circuit against some mates. Here's a pic of Richard at the 2003 GP.
http://www.mcnews.com.au/Riders/richard_cant/tragedy_announce.htm
If you are wondering who's behind this embryo of a blog, I'm a guy, living in Melbourne. I've been here for that last few years after having lived pretty much everywhere else in Australia and more than a few places overseas. I love Thai food, cold beer and fast motorbikes. I don't score highly on the PC charts but I'm not a neanderthal either. "I'm a bloke" would be how I'd put it. I did my time at Uni and earned the piece of paper only to find it means sweet FA in the real world. I work for a multi-nat but would love to run my own small business, humble as that may be. I think being my own boss, while perhaps not as financially stable, would be much more satisfying personally. For the animal lovers I have a large German Shepherd cross who does a passable impersonation of a puppy even though he weighs in at more that 46 kilos. We found him at the Lost Dogs Home and from the moment I saw him I knew he was my dog. A better natured animal would be hard to find.
Well now, I seem to have run out of things to say for the moment. I hope to make this little collection of thoughts reasonably interesting but don't hold your breath. I'll mostly just talk about what interests me or comment on events around Melbourne and internationally. To be honest there are far better established bloggers who do a much better job so I'll be making good use of links to their sites. I have no illusions about becoming a great writer or blogger of any renown but it's something I want to have a crack at, so let's see where it goes.
Catch you soon....
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