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  • Food, glorious food!

    Hungarian hospitality is world-renowned, and I (and my waistline) now know why. Since we arrived, the food has been rich, plentiful, and delicious!

    As those who know me will attest to, I am not a big fan of soup (why are there lumps in my drink – and why is it in a plate?), but the soup here is great. Tasty, and a little bit spicy, so definitely up my alley.

    The bacon (sonka) is usually smoked, full of flavour, and generally not cooked before consumption – think combination between ham and bacon. Very unlike the processed, watery, mop squeezings that is passed off as former pig in most supermarkets in NZ.

    Kolbasz is a type of Hungarian sausage which I’ve experienced before, as a Hungarian friend’s mother used to make it every now and then. I think I must of eaten at least 10 so far, as a scan of my arteries will show. The problem is (ok – not really a problem) it tastes so darn good! There’s so many different flavours we may have to extend our visit a while.

    Best of all? The beer – sor (pronounced ‘cher’ – but definitely smoother than the other image that name incites) is less than NZ$1 a bottle, and the bottles are 500ml each 🙂

  • Up, up, up, and away!

    We’re off at 4pm, and hopefully around 36 hours later should hop off a plane in Vienna. Hopefully.

    I’ll be uploading pics to the online gallery, and maybe – just maybe – will put some stuff on the Blog that Never Changes.

    I’ll be using my gmail address while away, so you’ll either know it, or know someone who does. I hope everyone is well, and look forward to seeing you some time toward the end of September 🙂

  • Have you always wanted to look like Homer?

    http://www.simpsonizeme.com is the place to do it then.

    When my picture has finished processing, I may remember to edit this post and include it.

    If I remember that is…

  • Amazing.

    The above word is the best to describe this.

    Watch. Enjoy. Celebrate.

  • It’s raining, it’s pouring…

    Weather shot

    There’s either a very large baby out there with a serious case of the squits, or considerable precipitation is about.

  • I’m going to get it for this!

    Two blonde girls were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind her and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one girl digging a hole, the other girl filling it in again.

    An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t understand what they were doing. So he asked the hole digger, “I’m impressed by the effort you two are putting in to your work, but I don’t get it — why do you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and fill it up again?”

    The hole digger wiped her brow and sighed, “Well, I suppose it probably looks odd because we’re normally a three-person team. But today the girl who plants the trees called in sick.”

  • Movies and stuff

    Blades of Glory

    My better (looking) half wants to see Blades of Glory and I’ll go along as it looks interesting, and has rated a 7.0 on IMDB thus far). I cringed at the premise, but after reading a few reviews, I’ll go in with an open mind (as anyone should do, with Will Ferrell movies). I do recall last time I went ice skating, it involved a trip to the hospital. Oops.

     

    The Holiday

    A week or so ago we watched The Holiday, and it’s not quite as painful as I thought it would be (think blender, certain body parts, etc). It is fairly long at 2 1/2 hours, but doesn’t drag on. Whilst somewhat predictable, there are a few nice side stories along the way that tie in nicely at the end. The stand out role was that of Arthur – one of the Hollywood writing greats – who was having difficulty coming to terms with changes in his town, in his industry, and changes within himself. Well worth a watch for the Sunday night ‘feel good’ movie to relax in front of. Further to this – Cameron Diaz almost manages to almost act. Almost.

  • Bloody weather!

    I’d just put the sailing gear in the car to head to Westhaven when Tony calls to say racing is cancelled due to nasty winds.

    It seems to either be 5-8 knot winds, or blowing a gale lately. A solid compromise around 25-30 knots would suit everyone fine, thank you. Tony was venting his frustration as well. Brand new mast, good results lately, and being forced to stay in.

    Hopefully it’ll be better tomorrow.

  • Last call on 'Blurred Vision'

    …and NO – we didn’t sink her! She’s been sold to an airline pilot who has a hankering to go sailing. Bastard.

  • Disappearing posts!

    I know – my blog is now shrinking. It’s not only not getting larger – it’s getting smaller!

    It’s all part of the charm. Seriously, I’ve finally had time to do some work on the servers, so there will be some posts added real soon now. Really.

    For now, take a look at some photos – which I’m also adding to as time goes by(e)