Posted by admin on 14 January 2009
Darragh O’Malley was driving his lorry through Dublin when he saw a bridge with a sign saying 3 metre max headroom. He slowed down wondering if he could drive under it or not. “A shure I’ll give it a go,” he thought only to find that his lorry got stuck underneath it.
Darragh sat back in his seat, poured out a cup of tea and lit a cigarette. A policeman arrived a short time later and knocked on the cab door. “What do you think you are doing?” demanded the policeman in a sharp tone.
“Sure I’m having me tea break,” replied Darragh. “And what do you work at?” enquired the policeman. “Agh shure, I deliver bridges,” smiled Darragh.
Tags: bad but clean jokes
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Posted by admin on 14 January 2009
80 years of book lending!
Did you know that Kurilpa Library on Boundary St, West End is Queensland’s oldest lending public library? By April, they’ll have been in operation for 80 years! You can now jump online and order books, DVD’s and CD’s from other libraries around Brisbane and they’ll shoot you an email when they’re ready to be collected – parking is easy!. They’re running a “Superhero artist” craft workshop tomorrow and a “Manga mania” drawing workshop on 22 January. Bookings are essential.
Tags: Boundary Street Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 10 January 2009
For a fresh and organic selection of fruits and veg as well as meat and fish you can’t go past the West End Community Markets every Saturday at Davies Park. There’s a wide selection but you’ll have to get up early to get the best of the bunch because it kicks off from 6am. It’s probably not the healthiest breakfast choice, but I can’t go past the cheesy bread sticks to go with my morning coffee – at only $1 each they’re delicious!
Tags: Davies Park West End Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 9 January 2009
Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day for Friday, January 9, 2009
eclectic \i-KLEK-tik\, adjective:
1. selecting and using what seems best from various sources or systems; made up of selections from various sources
2. broad in acceptance of ideas or approval from other sources
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Posted by admin on 9 January 2009
165 Dornoch Terrace
Off with the Stucco of the old “Rodmaun” home and in with the crane! Whilst this Highgate Hill icon is being given a new lease of life it’s actually taking a step back in time as it will look more like the original home once the work is done. BCC website shows they’re building 4 new homes at the back.
Tags: Dornoch Terrace Brisbane, urban renewal Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 9 January 2009
Six buildings created for Expo will be demolished to compensate for the space lost for the new ABC studios. Buildings set for demolition include those that house the River Canteen restaurant, Chez Laila café plus others used for storage. The redevelopment promises to add 70m of riverfront lawn and parks and is hoped to be complete by 2010.
Tags: Expo 88 Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 7 January 2009
The community’s appeal to return bus ‘192′ to its original route has been lost. The City South News reports Council found other options to be unsafe or too slow to maintain a 20 minute frequency. If you live in Paradise, James or Dudley Street you’ll have to do some extra stretches before leaving home as you make your way up to Dornoch Terrace.
Tags: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane City South News, Dornoch Terrace Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 7 January 2009
is this really art?!
A sculpture at the front of GOMA has caused quite a bit of stir, with some holiday makers confusing it for a real Motel sign and actually pulling in off Grey Street in the hope of finding a bed for the night. Whilst we applaud the effort and the finished product – we wonder how many more tourists will be confused (and inconvenienced!) by the sign’s inappropriate position.
Tags: Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane, Grey Street South Bank Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 6 January 2009
More of an instruction than a sign of protest. With West End undergoing change more rapidly than ever before this sign on Montague Rd is just one of the traffic calming signals installed in the area to make life for the current residents a bit easier. Trucks making deliveries to any of the new developments along the river have to travel Montague Rd at some point.
Tags: Montague Road Brisbane
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Posted by admin on 6 January 2009
Tragedy strikes Highgate Hill when a 22 year old woman fell from a 4th floor apartment balcony. The incident happened only days after Christmas, a time most people share with family and friends. A reminder to us all to check on the safety of balcony rails and supports and to be mindful of the possibility of children tumbling off chairs and other deck furniture.
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