OK... So I'm a few days late. So what?
Been to Adelaide, and yes, while I got back a few days ago, I've been too darned lazy to post. Not that I haven't had the time. I can't recall being this bored since I was at uni in the times between semesters.
So how was Adelaide? It was everything I thought it would be. It was empty and quiet. The shops were mostly closed. Their definition of a high rise building is about 20 levels. We did the usual touristy things one does when going to Adelaide - wineries (got myself a decent supply of wine to last a while now), beaches as well as the occasional chocolate factory.
Was nice and relaxing though. Can't say I'd voluntarily go back there, but it was relaxing.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Archery
Hey all,
Dunno if many of you knew that I did archery once upon a time. Well, I've taken the sport back up again after a 15 year absence, mainly as a result of the largest Archery club in the state being nearby.
Anyway, I got a bow on the weekend, and went down to the club on tuesday night to try it out. Its only supposed to be 32lbs when at full draw, but I can definately say that was enough for me. Its a recurve bow, which of course makes it all a bit harder than it is with a compound bow. I only managed 3 ends before I was struggling to pull the darn thing back. Thankfully, the light was also fading, so I used that as an excuse to call it a night. I guess I need to start building up some strength in my back to pull this thing back. (For those who have never done archery, its your back muscles that are used to pull the bow back, not your arms. Its the same group of muscles you use when swimming)
Dunno if many of you knew that I did archery once upon a time. Well, I've taken the sport back up again after a 15 year absence, mainly as a result of the largest Archery club in the state being nearby.
Anyway, I got a bow on the weekend, and went down to the club on tuesday night to try it out. Its only supposed to be 32lbs when at full draw, but I can definately say that was enough for me. Its a recurve bow, which of course makes it all a bit harder than it is with a compound bow. I only managed 3 ends before I was struggling to pull the darn thing back. Thankfully, the light was also fading, so I used that as an excuse to call it a night. I guess I need to start building up some strength in my back to pull this thing back. (For those who have never done archery, its your back muscles that are used to pull the bow back, not your arms. Its the same group of muscles you use when swimming)
Monday, December 11, 2006
Casino Royale
Saw the new James Bond movie on the weekend. I gotta say, this new James Bond is a little nastier than the previous ones. Daniel Craig plays James Bond in this one. I gotta admit I don't mind him. Its seemingly more about the smacking out of bad guys than the romancing the ladies for him. Which I guess is preferable, because I can't say any of the female "romantic interests" in this film were overly interesting. So I guess it helps to have a little bit of a body count.
This film is based on the original book of the same name, but has been updated a bit to include the usual Bond technological requirements. Having never read the book, I have no idea how close it is to the original, but it didn't really matter to me.
My only real complaint is that the film is a bit long. The ending did drag a little, but mostly you didn't notice. The ending was a fairly predictable, which may be why I found it to be a little slow.
This film is based on the original book of the same name, but has been updated a bit to include the usual Bond technological requirements. Having never read the book, I have no idea how close it is to the original, but it didn't really matter to me.
My only real complaint is that the film is a bit long. The ending did drag a little, but mostly you didn't notice. The ending was a fairly predictable, which may be why I found it to be a little slow.
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