Archive for June, 2008
Swellnet vs Coastalwatch
One of my work buddies sent me a link to the recently released (?) Google Trends web application. I was comparing a few different sites and decided to put the two Australian surf report juggernauts, Swellnet and Coastalwatch, head-to-head. I [...]
A great picture of my chunky friend from back home
A fellow office-bound friend back in my home state just alerted me to today’s wave of the day on Swellnet. This sleeping giant doesn’t really do its thing very often, but when it does you can be sure there’ll be [...]
Off to a good start
This morning I’ve been building a conceptual diagram to describe a new application development and migration process, mostly because people seem to like them, but also because the coffee seems stronger than before. Of course I’ve started with the most [...]
Sweet genius
Working in close proximity to a good bakery is perilous indeed, and is not made any easier by the free espresso a mere progress bar away. Chocolate donuts are a clear favourite for me, and nothing ruins my morning quite [...]
Smoking ice is bad for your career
A friend emailed me a link to this video of a guy having a complete meltdown at work. I’d like to think it’s real, but this is the internet after all, so just try to enjoy the ride… Then check [...]
How fit is your girlfriend?
I’ve had my Playstation 3 for about a month now, and amazingly my Singstar-crazy girlfriend only just discovered Singstore and its burgeoning collection of downloadable tracks (also including many of my own favourites like Bloc Party, Jamiroquai and Franz Ferdinand, [...]
What I missed
The pain of seeing what I missed while I was back home! Unbearable…
Kelly on the way to world title #9
I couldn’t resist the urge to watch Kelly vs CJ in the final of the Globe Pro Fiji! Thankfully the quiet trickle of the webcast didn’t gain any attention and I even managed to keep working between the sets. Action [...]
A little bit of cross-training
Once upon a time, when I lived close to my workplace, I had one of those fleeting thoughts that many of us have had: “I should ride a bike to work”. So with good intentions I went out and bought [...]

Web Developer and aficionado of all sports involving boards and bats. Currently taking advantage of the travel options afforded me by my genetics by living in London and leaving as often as possible.
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