05 January, 2012

Photo a Day Challenge - Day 5 Something you Wore

Here we are at day 5 - something your wore... I thought about this today, should I take a photo of what I wore today? Nup, it was sticky hot/humid and didn't feel like it (not that it was photo worthy either mind you...). I could've simply posted a photo of the 'Mambo Loud Shirts' I have, but thats been done before so I didn't think it would really be right to re-post... So, I'd like to share a photo I have from my recent trip instead!!

Anfield, LFC

Here I am sitting in the corner of 'The Kop' at Anfield, home of the Liverpool Football Club. As you can see, I have my leather jacket on, as with a tee-shirt, sleeveless jacket a scarf as well! The only thing you can't see is the beanie I wore as well as the gloves!!! It was cold!!

Heres a bit of the history of 'The Kop', and more importantly, Anfield Ground.

In 1985 the Heysel tragedy claimed 39 Juventus fans' lives and a change was brought about to football. Anfield changed two years later with a more 'at-home' ground made. The Kemlyn Road stand was given a fresh look with coloured seats and a police-room was built. In 1989 after the Hillsborough disaster the Taylor Report stated the all grounds in the country would be all-seater. This recommendation in itself led to the demolishing of the most famous stand in the game - the Kop.

The last set of major changes that have taken place have all occurred in the nineties. The Kemlyn road stand was finally demolished and re-built as a huge double decker cantilever stand. The plans to build the stand had been made much earlier but two old ladies living in Kemlyn Road refused to move out of their house and the plans were put on hold. When one of the old ladies died the other finally moved out and the plans were put into action. The stand was officially opened on 1st September 1992 by Lennart Johansson and named the Centenary stand. The stand includes executive boxes and function suites as well as some 11,000 seats.

The Kop was rebuilt in 1994 after the Taylor report and became all seated. It was the end of an era for Anfield although in the circumstances a move that had to be made. Today the Kop holds just over 13,000 seated fans and can on occasions produce a similar noise to that of years ago. It may never be the same again but the legend lives on.

Hoo roo for now...

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04 January, 2012

Photo a Day Challenge - Day 4 Letterbox

Today's theme, is a letterbox, but alas, mine is a boring kinda letterbox though! And, I had this grand plan today of getting a few different types, from the pic below, 'rustic', to modern (and this may also include 'bad taste' to cheap and then practical being the Post Office Box... But the day got away from me, and I had to catch up with a mate up from Melbourne, so this is all I got...



406 A

Hoo roo for now...

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03 January, 2012

Photo a Day Challenge - Day 3 Something you adore

Ok, so for today its suppose to be something you adore... But in life, there's often things you adore that you don't see... Things you adore, that you can no longer touch... Things you adore you once use to smell... But for me, all of these are true in some way or another...

So for now, whilst I can't seem to think of anything in particular, I will have to put a member of my current 'family'... Bronty!



Bronty

She's really come to be a very special member of my family! Theres no denying her cuteness, her personality in the way she 'speaks' when being directed to her bed, and yet she's so cute lying in her bed, on her back with all four legs in the air... Isn't she just 'adorable'!!!

Hoo roo for now...

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02 January, 2012

Photo a Day Challenge - Day 2 BREAKFAST

Ok, it may not look good, but its an omelette... Honest it is!! With ham, tomato and cheese...



Omelette fail (still tasted good)

Yesterday, I spent most of it with my left foot up resting. By the end of the day though, 2 x Panadine Forte, I was somewhat 'zombish' and ended up in bed rather early... Today though, although my foot is still somewhat sore, it is a bit better - at least I can walk (a little) on it!! So, an omelette for breakfast, was quick and easy to do!!

Hoo roo for now...

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01 January, 2012

Photo a Day Challenge - Here we go!!

Ok, this is a new meme a friend of mine is doing, looks alright, so I will give it a go as well... Here's the 'agenda' for January...



Photo a Day

So, for today, its a photo of me (with Ray Meagher (ok, ALF from Home & Away))!



Ray Meagher - Palace Theatre London

Hoo roo for now...

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Happy New Year!!!

Although this year, I did not get out into the city to see the fireworks to welcome in 2012, I did manage to see some out at Penrith, at Panthers no less!! However, as it was a VERY last minute decision, i was camera less.... Oh well, never mind! But this is how Sydney showed off, just HOW to bring in the New Year!!


NYE 2012 Sydney - Photographer Unknown

Hoo roo for now...

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17 December, 2011

11 Years Ago today...

Today, would be our 11th Wedding Anniversary...



Wedding Ceremony

Hoo roo for now...

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11 December, 2011

Happy Birthday Lou

Happy Birthday Lou...


Louise, originally uploaded by AussiePomm.

Nothing more to say really...

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03 December, 2011

End of an Era - Kandos Line Closure



4486/4473 to Kandos

Today I had to be at Central Station early, for the 3801 Ltd Special train trip to Kandos for the End of an Era - Kandos Line Closure! Today though, it would not be 3801 doing the duties, but a pair of Alco's 44 class locos - 4486 & 4437.

The route for the day to the Central West, would have stops at Strathfield, Parramatta, Blacktown and Penrith before heading up the Blue Mountains for Katoomba and Lithgow.

Once we got to Charbon Colliery Junction, one loco was taken off and we became a push/pull due to insufficient space at Kandos Station. The line many years ago went to Mudgee and beyond, but Kandos will now suffer the plight with the cement mine's closure and no more services will run. Its a shame really...



Diesel Haulage up the Mountains


Inside the carriage


Forward View


Zig Zag Railway

When we arrived, I think most, if not ALL of the town was there to great us. 3801 Ltd was doing a 'gold coin' donation for a shuttle down to Clandulla and back whilst we from the big smoke went and had lunch in one of four locations in town! We headed to the RSL Clud for a 'Roast of the day' (which was Pork) which was yumm!!



Kandos Main Street


Kandos - End of the line...


Car 4 Guard - Penny for your thoughts...

The return saw us a little late, which meant WE had to wait for the XPT from Dubbo (bound for Sydney) to pass before us at Wallerawang!

We arrived back into Sydney (late) at 9.35pm and Central Station was decorated for Christmas!



Central Station Christmas Decorations

Hoo roo for now...

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30 November, 2011

Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Tonight, I went to dinner with some friends form up in the Mountains, (we were suppose to be on a heritage train trip this Saturday - but illness has stopped S) at a Brazilian restaurant in Norton St Leichhardt. The restaurant is called Rodizio.

The atmosphere is very nice, and the decor is really comfy... And THEN there is the food! S had found a deal on 'Spreets', and it was for the 'all you can eat BBQ (Churrasco). Basically, lumps of meat are cooked on a giant skewer and goes from table to table. You hold the slice with your tongs on the table, whilst the staff carve it in front of you... Anyway, I got some pics with my iPhone, and I will let them do the talking, its only a pity they can do the smelling!


Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Garlic Bread - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt


SKOL Brazilian Beer - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Prawns - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Salads - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Chicken and Chorizo Sausage - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Succulent Lamb - Rodizio Brazilian in Leichhardt

Hoo roo for now...

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