Monthly Archives: January 2010

Mystery paring of Pears and a Huge day for Milo

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Its a miracle, its a miracle. Pear trees are flowering here and I haven’t even been good. Finally a reward for reckless living and the devil take the hindmost. Milo also had a huge day. A walk through Bowral and a lady … Continue reading →

Posted in Gerard Oosterman | 6 Comments

Pig’s Fame in Japan

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

By Atomou with help from his daughter. “…So Choshi is actually in Chiba prefecture, and it is the most eastern point of Japan.   From there you can go to a place called ‘chikyu maruku mieru tokoro’ which coursely translates as … Continue reading →

Posted in atomou the Greek Philosopher | 6 Comments

From Here to Nairobi – Chapter 1: Over the Rift I Go

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Story and Photographs by Neville Cole For someone who travels a lot I don’t travel particularly well. Bumpy roads, open seas and general turbulence always leave me worse for wear. I was hoping this flight across the Rift Valley would … Continue reading →

Posted in Neville Cole, Travels | Tagged | 20 Comments

Pear trees in Flower and Atomou is flummoxed if not buggered

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

  Well, I’ll be buggered! Our pear tree has, in the last couple of hours -yes, couple of hours!- brought forth some very pretty white flowers! What goes? I’ve sent the pickies to gerard hoping he’ll get them and post … Continue reading →

Posted in atomou the Greek Philosopher | 17 Comments

Oysters – A Return of Service

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Story and photographs by Jules This window dresser and a pigsarmsman recently sashayed into Harrods with his 86 year old Mum for an oyster treat. Mum being insistent that they have, `the selection’. Now this is a great idea because … Continue reading →

Posted in The Dining Room | 30 Comments

News Reporting for Dummies

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

A sharp joke with a solid ring of truth With thanks to Crikey for another good chuckle – DO subscribe to their fine E-publications.

Posted in Entertainment Upstairs | 9 Comments

Write a good Book, and live forever

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Author JD Salinger dies By North America correspondent Kim Landers for AM Death announced: JD Salinger had been a recluse since 1953 (Supplied) Reclusive author JD Salinger, who wrote the American literary classic The Catcher In The Rye, has died … Continue reading →

Posted in Mike Jones | 13 Comments

Oyster Call Australia Home – The Pig’s Arms Welcomes Neville Cole

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

In which I answer the question: Is it ever appropriate to order oysters on a first date? Oysters are funny things, aren’t they? Right up there with the funniest things you can eat. Not counting the truly bizarre – monkey … Continue reading →

Posted in The Dining Room | 42 Comments

Yves Blondeau Rolls into the Pig’s Arms

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

You need Flash to watch this one…. Tough to get insurance …

Posted in The Sports Bar | 4 Comments

5.3 The Great Escape, Part 1.

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

Well, after a night on Earth and a big piss up at the Pig’s Arms with the gang, I’ve really hung one on. My head hurts and feels like I’ve got a meat cleaver wedged in my brain. Anyway back … Continue reading →

Posted in Father O'Way Chronicles | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments