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WING DAY, EVERYBODY!!!
That time of the year again, folks!

February 14th is Wing Day!!

Sick of being disappointed by Valentine's day? Hate the consumerism? The excuse to hike up the prices of "romantic" products? Or perhaps just not having a date? Why not join the happy growing number of us who are choosing to celebrate a more fulfilling tradition?

This tradition began in 1998 between myself and my partner at the time. We had so much fun we decided to continue it the following year. I haven't looked back since. Whether single or attached, you too can enjoy the enriching experience of celebrating Wing Day.

Simply buy a bucket of wings from Buffalo Bills (if you're in Montreal, or any chicken shop in Oz) and scarf 'em down. Or for vegetarians, Veggie Patch makes a tasty alternative, though it isn't vegan ;).

Enjoy alone in front of the tv, with your partner or with your mates!

Why not spice up this 10th Anniversary Wing Day up with 5-ALARM sauce!


You can't get disappointed on Wing Day.

.. about half an hour ago, PM Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of previous governments for members of and those affected by the Stolen Generation. Link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/apology/

IT tells us there is a hardware problem causing external email not to work.

If you were waiting to hear from me and haven't, this is why! They said it'd be fixed by now but they're waiting on the service techs, and I guess the problem is larger than originally anticipated.

Many apologies once again! I'm here, I'm not ignoring ya!

http://www.wwf.org.au/coralsea/fishomatic/

There is also the freerice site... that's also addictive, but not as squee as this one is. Fishies!

Just a quick note to say I'm doing a bit of a cull of the friends list.  

Some people no longer use their LJs much, others I haven't really spoken to for awhile, and of course there's the one who took $500 off of us to do something for the most important day of our lives, made 20 empty promises over a four month period taken on good faith, finally giving over a few raw crumbs, a third of which were corrupted and unusable, and hasn't the decency to make ONE FUCKING PHONECALL to apologise.  I hope you're enjoying the going away party right now, you've shown me where your priorities are and what we (I) actually meant to you as friends. 

HAPPY WING DAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOX!!!!


...from the FUTURE!!!!

Almost that time of the year again, folks!

February 14th is Wing Day!!

Sick of being disappointed by Valentine's day? Hate the consumerism? The excuse to hike up the prices of "romantic" products? Or perhaps just not having a date? Why not join the happy growing number of us who are choosing to celebrate a more fulfilling tradition?

This tradition began in 1998 between myself and my partner at the time. We had so much fun we decided to continue it the following year. I haven't looked back since. Whether single or attached, you too can enjoy the enriching experience of celebrating Wing Day.

Simply buy a bucket of wings from Buffalo Bills (if you're in Montreal, or any chicken shop in Oz) and scarf 'em down. Or for vegetarians, Veggie Patch makes a tasty alternative, though it isn't vegan ;).

Enjoy alone in front of the tv, with your partner or with your mates!

Why not mix this year's Wing Day up with a WING DAY PARTY!!?


You can't get disappointed on Wing Day.

... and in public response to blueheron's apt suggestion of sending a personalised fax, which can also be done through the internet here: http://www.fraserfriends.org/?lang=en&page=fax

For any and all who help in sending a personal message to Mayor Tremblay requesting that the City of Montreal help to keep the doors of the Fraser-Hickson open (hell, they can afford to spend millions on changing the name of Parc Avenue after a politician who already has a major street named him, despite the fact that no one wants him to), I will donate a further $10 to charity of your choice. All you have to do is reply to this post with a nod and a suggestion as to which charity.

Current tally: $80 <-- mere chumpchange! Trust me, I can afford more!

Come on guys!!! Get off your butts and help the community! The Fraser-Hickson is open to anyone who wants to become a member. Unlike most other libraries in Quebec, you don't need to be a resident of a certain borough or suburb. Her very foundations were built on the principle of knowledge and wisdom offered and available to anyone who wants it. Until last year, she was completely self-funded. But after 120 years of giving to her community, she needs our help. If you believe in the principle of free education, if you believe in term "open source", and the ideology of "ubuntu", this is an Institute you want to help save from collapse.

I'd also like to take the time to say to my mates: if any of you send through a fax and/or sign the petition, please take the time to let me know. Don't feel sheepish about suggesting a charity, or feeling guilty or apprehensive of my spending the money. If the total amount becomes very high, I will make the donations in batches, and trust me when I say that it feels orgasmatastic to give. It's my pleasure to donate. In fact, it will help me beat last year's New Year's resolution to donate at least $1000 to charity by the end of the year! See? Everyone wins!!

PS: Please feel free to link this and my last post to whatever communities you feel may want to jump on board!

Hello again folks!

I've just visited http://www.PetitionOnline.com/fhl341/ to view how many people on my friends list have signed, which is looking like quite a substantial number, so thank you very much once again! But when I count up, I only have $65 to give to charity. This isn't very much at all is it? So I'm reposting this as a public post. Anyone who happens upon this blog and signs the petition to save the Fraser-Hickson Library can take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime deal to give twice with nary a lift of the fingers!

For every signature added to the petition as a result of this post, I will donate $5.00 to charity.

If you are not on my friends list, I may not know who you are when I view the signatures, so please feel free to reply to this post and I'll add you to the tally! If you have a suggestion as to which charity you would like the donation to be made, please include its name and any other pertinent information when you reply to this post.

Thank you all once again! I am looking forward to giving, don't forget to spread the good word to any and all who may be keen!

xoxo

Happy Holidays everyone up in Canuckia!

I send you happy scrappy yuletime vibes, and channukatastic thoughts as well!

Well folks, once again this library faces extinction. But with a little help from my friends, maybe we can annoy the guvnamen' to help keep the place alive! If you wanna help out the library, or help me, or mum or the idea of a public library not strictly bound by the OLF laws, follow this link and lend your voice to the cause by signing the online petition:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/fhl341/


Spread the good word!

And open letter to any lactose intolerant planning to come to Adelaide: BYO Lactaid. I've tried 3 chemists (aka pharmacies) and none of them stock the stuff.

Just want to know that you're all okay. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Montreal.

"Adelaide Solar Citizens prepare to let the sun shine in!
30 Aug 2006



The Adelaide Solar Citizens consortium is delighted to be selected by the Australian Government to deliver the Adelaide Solar City project.

The consortium is led by Origin Energy and includes BP Solar Australia, ANZ, Delfin Lend Lease, Big Switch and the local councils of Adelaide City, Playford, Salisbury & Tea Tree Gully.

The decision to fund the Adelaide Solar City was announced in Adelaide today by the Prime Minister, Mr John Howard.

Origin Energy Chief Operating Officer, Karen Moses, on behalf of the consortium commented, "The Australian Government's decision to select our bid has delighted all members of our consortium and marks the beginning of a new era in energy market and greenhouse policy. This is the culmination of a partnership approach with all levels of government, the private sector and the local community.

The programme will deliver a number of significant benefits to the South Australian community over the seven year period 2007-2013, including: installing solar panels on up to 7 'iconic' buildings in Adelaide; innovative finance packages that make solar power more affordable; and a campaign on an unprecedented scale to increase take-up of green power, smart meters and energy efficiency.

"We can now get on with the business of working with our partners to deliver this exciting programme to the people of Adelaide and to highlight how it will benefit the entire Australian community," Ms Moses said.

President BP Australasia, Gerry Hueston, said, "BP Solar is delighted to be a part of this exciting initiative. We are looking forward to working with our consortium partners to make solar PV accessible to the wider community in Adelaide," he said.


For more information on the Adelaide Solar Citizens Consortium visit: www.adelaidesolarcity.com.au "



...hooray! I totally want to get up on this!

Blogs can harness collective power to change the world!


Now, in that spirit: which is your preferred charity and why? The best responses will win a donation by me to that charity. This is open to everyone, friends list or no.




NB: Any tool who says that their bank account is the charity will merit buh-letion of their comment, possibly from my friends list from being that big a knob. I mean it.

Leigh and I just came back from body pump... my arms feel like two pieces of overcooked spaghetti...

February 14th is Wing Day!!

Sick of being disappointed by Valentine's day? Hate the consumerism? The excuse to hike up the prices of "romantic" products? Or perhaps just not having a date? Why not join the happy growing number of us who are choosing to celebrate a more fulfilling tradition?

This tradition began in 1998 between myself and my partner at the time. We had so much fun we decided to continue it the following year. I haven't looked back since. Whether single or attached, you too can enjoy the enriching experience of celebrating Wing Day.

Simply buy a bucket of wings from Buffalo Bills (if you're in Montreal, or any chicken shop in Oz) and scarf 'em down. Or for vegetarians, Veggie Patch makes a tasty alternative, though it isn't vegan ;).

Enjoy alone in front of the tv, with your partner or with your mates!

Why not mix this year's Wing Day up with a rib combo as well?


You can't get disappointed on Wing Day.

Hey mates,

For those of you who haven't heard Wolfmother yet, you may have the chance to experience them in person, as the Sydney-based band is coming to North America and the UK! Unfortunately they aren't playing in Montreal (what are they thinking??), but they will be in Toronto. Anyone living in TO or able to get their tushies there, you won't regret the trip IMHO. triggerhippy, I know you're a music snob but I'm putting the details of the Manchester gig on here too on the off-chance that you hadn't heard them, as I do believe this band knows how to rock out with balls, without the emotional dysfunction whined about so often in music these days. mtlchick, I think you and tablewax would also find this right up your alley.

Toronto:

Feb 17 @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St West
416 531 5042


Manchester:

5 March @ Roadhouse, 8 Newton St Piccadilly
0161 832 1111


For more details you can always visit them online and hear "Mind's Eye" for an idea of their sound at: http://www.wolfmother.com