Pool showdown ducked with a careless giggle (Australian wildlife)
© The Ponder RoomThis morning the ducks stood no chance, as I found a solution to my pool duck dilemma (duck dilemma)The day began with the usual visitor, however…
Browsing: Giggles
How ducks may hold the key to good health
Recently I came across a piece of research about the perils of desk dwelling, which resulted in some heart palpitating pondering on my part.According to Mark Hamilton from the University…
The Great Carrot Cake Valentines Day Deception
While we’re talking about Fly in Fly Out mining jobs….Years ago I went out with a Fly in Fly out mining exec, no surprise there after all I grew up in…
Changes in the sandpit (Impact of the WA Mining Boom #1)
thanks fotologicIn the past the big boys in the world’s sandpit were content playing with each other, spending their days driving around in oversized trucks, occasionally crashing into each…
Mothers resolve beats interrogation
Junior MasterChef judge Anna Gare, recently alluded to a childhood dish called ‘shit on a plate’, which consisted of fried mince and tinned spaghetti on toast. Hardly surprising her mothers…
Chilli Sex (Fremantle Chilli Festival)
In honour of Fathers Day I thought I’d let you into a little secret I recently discovered. Wandering around the Fremantle Chilli Festival, I stumbled across a little known fact….…
Monks versus HG Monaro (motoring)
Taking a break from Byron Bay for a moment…For the past six months there’s been a monotonous deep guttural tone bleeding out across my suburb. It starts at 10am and…
You know you’re in Byron Bay when…..(part 3)
© The Ponder Room You notice a preponderance of bumper stickers offering alternatives to war and healing. Pulling up next to the Fear Doctor I read the good doctors promise of …‘all fears and phobias eliminated’. Transfixed I pondered ……
You know you’re in Byron Bay when…..(part 1)
There’s just way too much to say about Byron Bay in one post so instead you’ll be seeing a series of posts over the next few days.You know you’re in…
Would you or wouldn’t you? (Byron Bay)
Over the past ten days my brain reached pondering capacity. If I’m honest the red warning light started flashing around day four, but like any good addict I ignored it…
What constitutes a child? (Motoring)
According to anyone born before the 1990’s it’s something to do with sugar, spice, slugs, snails or puppy dog tails if I remember correctly. I’m not sure if this would…
Kryptonite for vegetarians
Last weekend I’m pretty sure I stumbled across the kryptonite for vegetarians when I set off on a casual shopping expedition with four friends. thanks to Martin CathraeIt just so…
When mundane life events surprise
Making my way around the latest expo to hit Perth it wasn’t long before I got the inevitable call. ‘Nature calling, please proceed directly to the nearest toilet. Do not…
Lola’s demise? (Dog apparel part II)
© The Ponder RoomLater having moved into the city centre I came across….. At first I pondered whether Lola (see dogs life in St Kilda) had finally made one too many diva requests, and consequently…
Evolution: Teenage Boys
It’s been well documented that the period directly after horizontal folk dancing is often filled with contemplation, especially if the dance was spontaneous, and more at the standard of Dancing With The Stars,…
Helpful Hunks Cleaning Service
As promised….. I said I’d tell you about the new cleaning service I found at Sexpo. © The Ponder RoomStrange that I found myself thinking about cleaning at such an…
Sometimes I worry about the future of the species (USA Breakdancers)
Sometimes I fear for the future of civilization, like recently during the 2011 Fremantle Street Theatre Festival.© The Ponder RoomVisiting former street performer world champions, and NBA halftime shop stoppers,…
A wave’s as good as a nod when driving (Mothers Day)
Saturday morning, the day before Mothers Day and the roads are chock full of offspring. The golden child, the black sheep, the time poor, and the forgetful, all merge into one…
