When death stares are essential (Hopman Cup Ball #5)
A break in eating and dancing signalled it was time for the auction to get underway. As usual the quality of the items was unbelievable. My tiny brain simply can…
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After all it’s only human nature (Hopman Cup Ball #4)
When I read that the Australian band Human Nature (Human Nature) was going to appear at the ball I have to admit I wasn’t fazed either way. Even though they’re doing great…
A ball in the hand is worth …? (Hopman Cup Ball.. ball #3)
I know a Ball is an excuse to bring out the bling, but seriously this is ridiculous. During the dinner two models walked around the tables giving us the opportunity…
Why menu writers should pick their words carefully (Hopman Cup Ball #2)
Having settled myself and said hello to my fellow guests I took a moment to read the menu and have to say I was a tad concerned. The entre sounded…
The four letter word … Ball (Hopman Cup 2011 #1)
Sometimes, in a rare moment, my desk is graced with the presence of an important looking envelop. One without a clear window signaling the inherent request for money. My passion…
True inspiration at 2012 Hyundai Hopman Cup
Ponder this ….You’re invited to the Players Welcome Party at the Hyundai Hopman Cup would you go? What if you happen to be in Florida when the invitation arrives? The…
24 years of head turning
For the past 24 years my year has begun with copious amounts of head turning, left right, left, right and the occasional up down. The reason… the Hyundai Hopman Cup…
Praise be to the small food gods
After a month of luncheons and festive catch-ups I’ve finally managed to push my chair back from the collective Christmas table. With minimal movement, so as not to cause a…
Magical Reindeer Appendages (Burswood Casino Christmas display)
This photo was taken at Burswood Complex or should I say Crown Perth, where I sat watching people have their photo taken underneath the reindeer, usually gravitating towards its hind legs. As…
Christmas doves
After a year of kookaburras and ducks…. It seems nature decided to end the year by turning my garage into a manger with the birth of two doves …no turtles…
Finally a see through Stig (Top Gear Live Australia Part 4)
And to finish off … for anyone who wanted a peak inside Stig … © The Ponder Room
Essential ingredients for a good game of soccer (Top Gear Live Australia Part 3)
A ball … © The Ponder Roomplayers© The Ponder Room © The Ponder Roomgooooaaallll© The Ponder Roomand an argument with the ref if you don’t win© The Ponder Roomyep, nothing…
Flamethrower envy (Top Gear Live Australia Part 2)
First hand evidence of why BBQ lighting needs to be supervised this Christmas (as suggested in the previous post) … it’s a boy thing.© The Ponder Room © The Ponder…
Why socks wont cut it this year (Top Gear Australia Part 1)
This weekend had me pondering whether across Australia men will declare Christmas 2011 ‘the most disappointing Christmas ever’. Here’s my reasoning … On Thursday night the Burswood Dome, or ‘Bouncy…
A heritage building, a car, a projector – Part 2 (ISAF Sailing Worlds 2011 Fremantle)
Some more images from the light show in Fremantle.W.A. school kids submitted drawings which were then projected onto the Round House. Some of the kids were there on the night…
A heritage building, a car, a projector, and … (Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships)
Years ago when the America’s Cup was held in Fremantle I was privileged to spend 12 months roaming the town investigating alcohol and drug related behaviour. The project came with…
What constitutes a family? (The Women on the 6th Floor movie)
The Women on the 6th Floor is the heart-warming upstairs downstairs comedy smash by director Philippe Le Guay. In Paris it screened for 6 months and received over 2.3 million admissions. If…
When hunger meets reality.
You’re at an international food festival …You’re standing in a queue for what seems to be a very popular noodle dish. After twenty minutes you finally reach the front, pay your money…
