Pete’s Neighbors

Vox Hunt: I've Got My Eye on You

nobody@vox.com(Alex) — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:32:58 +0100

Show us your gorgeous eyes.
Submitted by [Susan].

My Eyes

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Auto Focus

nobody@vox.com(Jack Yan) — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:25:10 +0100

Ford Focus 2.0

Ford Focus 2.0 rear view

Here is the Ford Focus that I was lent, but these are not the film shots, just low-res phone-camera ones. It looks a lot nicer than the previous model and is better screwed together. From the front, it has the Ford family look that started with the Galaxy and S-Max, and for the first time in many years, there’s now a consistent grille between Focus, Mondeo and Falcon (E241). It’s a typical Ford strategy to make the base model look more high-line at facelift time, and this is no exception. Plus I love the colour.

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Monarch in May

nobody@vox.com(Jack Yan) — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:17:59 +0100

And here’s another one, letting me come up really close as well. Beautiful—and I still wonder if it’s a sign.

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Airport ’08 (without the disaster stuff)

nobody@vox.com(Jack Yan) — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:05:26 +0100

I was booked on a 7.30 p.m. flight last night, which is why I landed at 11 p.m.
   Fog closed Auckland Airport earlier yesterday so I was stuck waiting for a few hours. But at least I got something out of the fog: thanks to it, we managed to get some good shots of the Ford Focus that FoMoCo lent me.
   Other folks weren’t so fortunate.
   I saw a lady travelling with her two daughters from London, England, who had been flying since Wednesday on London–Dubai–Singapore–Auckland–Wellington tickets, and she only faced a delay when getting to New Zealand.
   And Ray Nelson and his wife, heading to Christchurch for a headstone unveiling ceremony, who had been there for 12 hours all told, flying up from Tauranga.
   Ray, his wife and I had plenty of good conversation about Māoridom and language, which fascinated me.
   I also saw a St Mark’s alumna, who filled me in with what’s been happening at our school. It seems there was another principal v. Synod bust-up.
   I won’t name her in case there are repercussions but she is diplomatic and I am reading between the lines rather than attributing the news directly to her.
   All I know is that as an alumnus I am not delighted with the way the Church sometimes treats the school principals, especially one who has done as good a job as Tina Leach.
   Tina and I worked closely together on various school matters ranging from the alumni groups to the yearbook over her term, and I really felt she managed to stretch the budget and offer the kids amazing opportunities.
   I’m going to pay the school a surprise visit as a long-standing old boy and size up this acting principal, and see if I can find out more. But it sure sounds like petty politics to me, the kind that churches only do so well.

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Vox Hunt: I've Got My Eye on You

nobody@vox.com(bold as love) — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:52:42 +0100

Show us your gorgeous eyes.
Submitted by [Susan].

no, I'm sleeping.

okay, maybe one...

or two...

great. i think i'm awake now... whats for breakfast?

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QotD: I've Got a Crush on You

nobody@vox.com(Yarb) — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:44:28 +0100

What do you do when you get a crush on someone?
Submitted by Desi.

I go home and have a big wank.

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4 things on Friday

nobody@vox.com(Ms P) — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:09:00 +0100

1. My job has just been advertised within the company - for 8K lower wages and lower status...but with all the same requirements in the workload. So presumably it will remain a shit job, without the consolation of the cash. Such lovely people.

2. One of my oldest friends just had two really awful bits of family news during the same week, and has been understandably upset and snuffly - so her bloke's reaction was to tell her "he needs some space and they should take a break." She is in bits, but at least she has some good friends who are looking out for her.

3. EDY is very very ill with something and won't agree to see a doctor. Aaaaargh! If this continues I will be ordering a house call or frogmarching him to the GP. I am running out of capacity for looking after people, especially if they're not looking after themselves in the first place. Worried sick.

4. I'm off to get crunched about by an osteopath, as the taxi incident on Monday seems to have aggravated an old shoulder and neck injury and given me sciatica. This pain and discomfort is still somewhat preferable to being in the office.

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Jason Yudoff - Tragic Hero

nobody@vox.com(W♥M) — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:50:10 +0100

05/16/2008 08:46:34 ♥ written by vu ()

Jason Yudoff - Personal Addict

Jason Yudoff

Discography

[2003] Smoke Sex Water

[2006] LIVE at The Cutting Room

[2008] Tragic Hero

Jason Yudoff just released his second studio album, Tragic Hero last Tuesday, May 13^th. Apparently this album's been hitting the music industry rounds for a while now, because, despite just officially released to the general public, it's already been nominated in the 2008 Grammy Ballot in four categories: "Best New Artist", "Album of the Year", "Record of the Year" (for the song "Personal Addict") and "Producer of the Year" (Ron Thaler).

Since the song "Personal Addict" is nominated for "Record of the Year", I thought it that would best represent him: a little funk and jam. Even his funky voice on this song sounds a little like Jamiroquai, doesn't it?

I also really liked the frantic piano-driven song, "Locked in a Box", which really shows off Yudoff's piano-playing skill.

Jason Yudoff & The New Hotness-Too Late Janie

There's also a studio version of "Too Late Janie", which originally appeared on his live album, LIVE at The Cutting Room, which sounds a little more controlled. It even sounds better in the studio, but I did missed the improvised piano in the middle of the live version.

Tragic Hero is out now, you can find his music on amazon and itunes as well as cd baby. He's playing one show in New York at the Make Music at the Waterside Plaza on June 21^st.

Links: jasonyudoff.com myspace.com/jasonyudoffandthenewhotness

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tweets for the day 16/05/08

nobody@vox.com(bold as love) — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:36:11 +0100

19:21 totally happy sitting in front of the tv watching big brother... although i wish i'd gone to the dvd store so i could watch ps i love you

19:23 AND there are no good chick flicks on tv tonight even thou i have this big tub of connoisseur ice cream that i'm quickly devouring

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Violence breeds violence

nobody@vox.com(minks) — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:49:48 +0100

The dance of the custard took it out of us both yesterday. I want a custard, mummy. I want that spoon, no not that spoon, I want to eat it there, no there, no I want to open it. No not that way, No mummy I want a custard. Custard mummy, no not there. there. No mummy- All screeched at ear bleeding pitch. It went on for an hour. And that was after my confiscating said custard after the first five minutes of tantrum. Seth is hard. I forsee great things for this one. But perhaps not a happy marriage.

Also, they've taken to battering each other. Despite separating them, and removing treats, and toys and putting them in seperate rooms, they still pummel each other at every possible opportunity. Every game involves some form of battle. Even the teddies end up brawling.

They adore each other and can spend hours building dens and airships and pirate ships. Then make guns and swords and wands from anything they can find and 'do battle.' I really am sick of hearing them cry, because bit of rough play has ended in someone getting hurt. I catch myself saying "well, perhaps you'll think on next time" rather than focusing on the hurt. I have been known to throw them both in the garden in desperation and suggest they 'beat each other to death outside so as not to dirty the carpet.' Only the bemused looks on their faces and my grin emphasise the sarcasm. They might not be so shocked the next time I condone violence. Parenting gone wrong in face of extreme and constant noise and violence. I threatened them with Asbo's the other day. Offering to phone the police if they didn't stop flicking each other. Scary thing is, I remember doing this with my sister, and mum saying exactly the same to me. Though we were threatened with the orphanage and borstal.

Its probably far too much telly, far too many Ben 10 episodes. Probably the bickering that goes on between me and John at all times. Probably the stories we tell them (about pirates, and wizards and magical beasts) are too graphically violent. It does make me stop and wonder why there has to be a battle or struggle in every narrative. Even Smelly Bill fights with Aunt Bleach.

I am one of those mum's that ban guns and swords. When Ez fashions a lazer gun from a straw, I mantra "guns are dangerous, and seriously hurt and can even kill people. They are not toys, and playing at hurting people is not a fun game" to which he replies "don't worry mummy, its a pretend gun, and I'm only pretending to hurt people."

I am giving them mixed messages. Buzz Lightyear can use his lazer blasters all he likes, but Ezra can't pretend to shoot Woody's pistol.

He recently asked. "Mummy, deading someone is naughty. Why do animals get deaded for meat?" I answered honestly, but could tell my skewed moral code, confused him. Needless to say, he is definitely a veggie in the making.

Being a parent is confusing stuff. Sometimes I wish I could think more clearly and broadly before making decisions about what they learn and how we teach teach them. Honestly, it gets a bit boring sometimes, and sanity dictates I take time out otherwise I would go insane. Perhaps my sanity is not important. I should ditch the blogging and hoovering, if favour of even more constructive game play. As I hear Ezra yelling at Seth, "get out of here, young man. I'm sick and tired of hearing you screech" I could shoot myself in the head.

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