Perth Rooftop Movies over run by Mexicans (PPR party 2013)
Perth’s Rooftop movie in Northbridge is fast becoming one of my favourite places, that perfect combination of balmy nights, comfy seats, friendly people, and good movies. However on a hot…
Browsing: Celebration
Ponderous outfits at the 2013 Hopman Cup Ball
It’s always embarrassing when you’re the last to arrive at the party. But it’s even more embarrassing when you’re so late the organisers are already rolling up the red carpet.…
Teams America, France, Poland, and Australia arrive at the Hopman Cup Ball 2013
New Years Eve is always a tricky one, what do to? The decision is easy for any international tennis players who find themselves in Perth … the Hopman Cup Ball…
The true source of Army camouflage gear
There are some, who I believe, are quite relieved to see the end of Christmas … Camouflage Tree © The Ponder Room Trees for example. If this sight was anything to…
Taking a moment to pause and say thanks
The last six months of 2013 were incredibly hectic at The Ponder Room, so I’m determined to start 2014 with a pause at the beginning of the year, and say a heartfelt THANK YOU…
How many elves does it take to put up a Christmas tree? (Job Satisfaction #11)
Next time you start to grumble about putting up or taking down your Christmas tree spare a thought for the elves at Crown in Perth. Watching them work left me…
A Message of Peace from Yoko Ono
In the countdown to christmas I will leave you with this message from Yoko Ono found in the lift of the Sydney Contemporary Art Museum Yoko Ono quote © The…
The mother of all beach BBQ’s (Dreaming big at the Margaret River Gourmet Festival 2013)
The invites have gone out, the steaks and snaggers bought, and the BBQ’s cranked up, you’re all set for this years BBQ season. Spare a thought then for Naomi the organiser…
Guess which celebrities dropped into the Melbourne Cup 2013 Perth
Following on from the previous Melbourne Cup post where we identified five segments, here are two of the celebrities who passed by. One had five minders, the other none. See…
Race that stops the nation …really? (Melbourne Cup 2013)
They say it’s the race that stops the nation but I beg to differ. From what I saw we did anything but stop. Here’s a quick snapshot of just some…
An impossible Halloween request (Stirling Library)
Late yesterday afternoon I was minding my own business at Scarborough Library sifting through copious internet sites when I was beset upon … Halloween © The Ponder Room Hearing some…
When research becomes dangerous
A few weeks ago I was driving through the city when I saw a group of men strangely dressed. Perhaps it was a boys night out I pondered, but then…
5 things the Sydney Opera house taught me about turning 40
Tonight as people swarm over the Sydney Opera House to celebrate its 40th birthday, I am left pondering … five things this glorious icon has taught me about turning 40 gracefully. …
The night before the 2013 AFL Grand Final (Fremantle Dockers)
T’was the night before the 2013 AFL Grand Final and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse … meanwhile down Fremantle way … Seaview…
A Seven Step Sales Approach to Mother’s Day
Last Friday and Saturday I found myself ensconced at the National Achievers Congress 2013, listening to the likes of Richard Branson, and The Apprentice’s Mark Bouris, fascinating speakers. Supporting them…
Stimulation for the Soul (WA Consumer Protection Awards 2013)
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the 2013 Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards at The University Club of WA. The awards recognise the courage, tenacity…
Perth Easter bliss
Perth at Easter … bliss. One of the best things about Perth at Easter is …Perth city © The Ponder RoomIt isn’t the time spent with family and friends, wonderful though…
Five lesson learnt from 200 yrs of wedding dresses exhibition (Unveiled WA Museum)
Last week I dropped into Unveiled, the WA Museums exhibition of wedding dresses through the ages. The exhibition includes 65 wedding outfits and accessories, representing 200 years of dresses from…
