Well as most of you will now know I'm participating in Movember which is a fundraiser for men's health. We have convinced about 10 guys in the hostel to do it as well. Some of which haven't shaved in years so to see them clean cut all on the same day was very funny.
I'll post up a picture or two once I get a chance but basically you need to shave on the first of November and then grow and maintain a moe for all of Novemeber. Not to hard I guess but it is giving us something to do.
Here is the link to the official site if any of you feel like sponsoring me. http://www.movember.com/uk/sponsor, enter my Rego number which is 33671 and your credit card details
More posts to follow.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Jess and Stew
I left Mickey in Budapest to go and meet Jess and Stew in Croatia.
I was ment to meet them in Split on Tuesday but due to my random travel planning technique (ie not realising what day it was) I found myself in Slpit on Monday. That is cool, I'll just cruise around Split and see some stuff before they get here.
So I get a room in the old quater from a very nice old lady who through herself at me at the train station, before I had even stepped of the train. The place was clean and it was only me in it which was nice after months of dorm rooms. Anyway first thing first off to find some food and a beer.
Out the door, down the street. Turn right up towards the closest shops. Then I hear it. Screaming. I'm thinking this is bad, what is going on. But it was ok. It was just the Parsonators (aka Jess and Stew) sitting down at a cafe less than a block from where I was staying. It turns out they came to Split early, hadn't got any of my text messages and had managed to pick a place just 2 blocks from where I was staying.
It truley is a small world after all.
I was ment to meet them in Split on Tuesday but due to my random travel planning technique (ie not realising what day it was) I found myself in Slpit on Monday. That is cool, I'll just cruise around Split and see some stuff before they get here.
So I get a room in the old quater from a very nice old lady who through herself at me at the train station, before I had even stepped of the train. The place was clean and it was only me in it which was nice after months of dorm rooms. Anyway first thing first off to find some food and a beer.
Out the door, down the street. Turn right up towards the closest shops. Then I hear it. Screaming. I'm thinking this is bad, what is going on. But it was ok. It was just the Parsonators (aka Jess and Stew) sitting down at a cafe less than a block from where I was staying. It turns out they came to Split early, hadn't got any of my text messages and had managed to pick a place just 2 blocks from where I was staying.
It truley is a small world after all.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Nuclear Bomb Shelter
Well I have finally done it. I've danced in all night in a nuclear bomb shelter in Bratislava. I can't say that it was one of the things that I had down on my I "Must do whilst I'm traveling list", but lets face it who would.
It started with Mickey and I looking around the city and seeing all these posters for a thing called Vienna Calling. We can't speak or read Slovak so we just had to assume that it was for a big night some where. Took one of the posters back to the hostel and asked the front desk if they knew where it was. The guy looked at us and said. That is the "Sub Club" it is one of the best clubs in town. Always like to hear that from the hostel dudes.
So we go, to the opera that is. That is the perfect pre dance night event to attend. It was great. Much to Mickey's disgust I can't actually remember what opera it was but is was a Tchaikovsky. We were sitting in a box, for all of 5 euros each (and yes we pretended to be the guys form the Muppet show).
Post Opera a quick bite to eat then off to the club. At this point we had no idea that it was an old bomb shelter. We get a bit lost but then we find it. What can I say it was built into the side of a mountain, almost over grown by trees, One large door, military style was the entrance. Still didn't click that it was a bomb shelter.
Pay the cover. Down the tunnel perhaps 5 m long and only wide enough to walk 2 side by side, Large metal door turn right, turn into the next tunnel, 10m long lit from the ground by 6 foot red fluro tubes. Turn left, pass through 2 more large metal doors. Then you are there. Two large tunnels and a bar. I'll post the photos when I get a chance. The music was pumping so we got some drinks and sat down at a table.
Then we meet the coolest guys ever. Tibor, Lubo and Boris they spent a year in Australia in 2000. They loved Australia and we loved them. That is when we finally found out where we actually where. Renovated bomb shelter, awesome.
Well then rest of the night became an orgy of drugs, alcohol and dancing. The club closed and Tibor took us back to his place to watch the sunrise over the Danube. What can I say it was a great night and I recommend dancing in nuclear bomb shelters to everyone.
It started with Mickey and I looking around the city and seeing all these posters for a thing called Vienna Calling. We can't speak or read Slovak so we just had to assume that it was for a big night some where. Took one of the posters back to the hostel and asked the front desk if they knew where it was. The guy looked at us and said. That is the "Sub Club" it is one of the best clubs in town. Always like to hear that from the hostel dudes.
So we go, to the opera that is. That is the perfect pre dance night event to attend. It was great. Much to Mickey's disgust I can't actually remember what opera it was but is was a Tchaikovsky. We were sitting in a box, for all of 5 euros each (and yes we pretended to be the guys form the Muppet show).
Post Opera a quick bite to eat then off to the club. At this point we had no idea that it was an old bomb shelter. We get a bit lost but then we find it. What can I say it was built into the side of a mountain, almost over grown by trees, One large door, military style was the entrance. Still didn't click that it was a bomb shelter.
Pay the cover. Down the tunnel perhaps 5 m long and only wide enough to walk 2 side by side, Large metal door turn right, turn into the next tunnel, 10m long lit from the ground by 6 foot red fluro tubes. Turn left, pass through 2 more large metal doors. Then you are there. Two large tunnels and a bar. I'll post the photos when I get a chance. The music was pumping so we got some drinks and sat down at a table.
Then we meet the coolest guys ever. Tibor, Lubo and Boris they spent a year in Australia in 2000. They loved Australia and we loved them. That is when we finally found out where we actually where. Renovated bomb shelter, awesome.
Well then rest of the night became an orgy of drugs, alcohol and dancing. The club closed and Tibor took us back to his place to watch the sunrise over the Danube. What can I say it was a great night and I recommend dancing in nuclear bomb shelters to everyone.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Sorry it has been a while
Well I'm sorry that it has been a while. I've been to Germany went to Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, they were all great. Berlin was really interesting. To be in a place with so much history was very moving and something that I don't think that I'll never forget.
Then I headed back to Scotland for a week and headed to the fringe Festival. Massive. Saw Radiohead supported by Beck it was all that I could have hoped for and more. Radiohead played creep, and Beck had a puppet show on stage which was an exact copy of the actual band. A little hard to explain but there is Photos that I'll try and get online soon.
After the festival stayed in Edinburgh for another couple of days before heading to Prague to meet back up with Mickey. Prague was beautiful, romantic and hot. I've been so lucky with the weather. After doing a bike ride of the city I got a tip on a club just out of town that was described as "industrial". That is one way to describe it. The other is it was like the inside of the ship in the Matrix. Fucking Awesome.
That is about it for now. Heading to Bratislava and then down to Croatia and hopefully meet up with Jess ans Stew there then on to see mum in Italy.
Then I headed back to Scotland for a week and headed to the fringe Festival. Massive. Saw Radiohead supported by Beck it was all that I could have hoped for and more. Radiohead played creep, and Beck had a puppet show on stage which was an exact copy of the actual band. A little hard to explain but there is Photos that I'll try and get online soon.
After the festival stayed in Edinburgh for another couple of days before heading to Prague to meet back up with Mickey. Prague was beautiful, romantic and hot. I've been so lucky with the weather. After doing a bike ride of the city I got a tip on a club just out of town that was described as "industrial". That is one way to describe it. The other is it was like the inside of the ship in the Matrix. Fucking Awesome.
That is about it for now. Heading to Bratislava and then down to Croatia and hopefully meet up with Jess ans Stew there then on to see mum in Italy.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
France, great food, great wine, shit keyboards
Oh my god, Made it to france. it is great. Cheese Like I've never tasted before. Smelly and tasty. Hanging out with Jess and Stew is great. They know heaps about wine and Jess speaking french makes it very easy; It is like i' on a holiday from my holiday. But I can't type any more as the keyboards are different. q is where a should be, and don't even get me started on the crazy french letters eg รนยตรจ. Love you all. Catch up blog when I find a real keyboqrd. Fucking a, q switch. Love dc
Thursday, July 06, 2006
The Revolution will not be Pasturised
It is time a came clean Mickey and I have been secretly building for a revolution. We have started in Wales with a cow. We think that it is going to take off. So be careful people Be careful you just never know where a cow with a gun might be hiding.
Cows With Guns
Cows With Guns
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
What in a name?
Looks like the second coming is here. In Edinburgh we stayed at the Castle Rock Hostel and they have themed rooms. We were placed in the virgin room. Which initially I thought was a little presumptuous but once I realised they had actually anointed me the Son of God well I was humbled. I took it in my stride though and didn't let it go to my head, I made sure I thanked God (like all good winners do, especially Americans) and then proceded to drink a lot of spirits. Just to try and complete the holy Trinity. Needless to say by the end of the night i may or may not have been speaking in tongues.
Dr Who, Dr Coffee, I'm Confused
Well there we were walking down the streets of Glasgow and what should we see? The Jacked up crime fighting unit "Coppuccino". It appealed to mickeys Dr Who days, and to my need for a coffee. I think think that it is going to take off people.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Cheese Rolling The Video
Well I'm sure you have all seen it before but this is what it looked like from where I stood.
The Roll. More to come.
The Roll. More to come.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Theatresports, Keith Johnstone
Well I payed my deposit to do the weekend workhop with Keith Keith Johnstone's. It isn't for a couple of weeks yet but I'll let you know how it goes.
Also I've linked to the newest members of my blogging friends check them out on the right hand side.
Arrrh 2 mins lift talk to you all soon
Also I've linked to the newest members of my blogging friends check them out on the right hand side.
Arrrh 2 mins lift talk to you all soon
Places I've been, Things I've seen
Sort of a quick catch up in point form.
Manchester (2 nights)
Manchester (2 nights)
- Spent day times trying to find cool dance parties
- Spent nights thinking, we should have looked harder
- Mickey picks up Swedish Nurse.
Dover (2 Nights)
- White Cliffs
- Castle and Secret War time Tunnels
Canterbury (2 Nights)
- Canterbury cathedral
- Fresh oysters on the harbor
- Fresh Crab for dinner
- Student Art Show called 'Dave are you listening'
Winchester (3 nights)
- Power walk tour of Winchester at night in order to get to the pub before last drinks
- Traditional English fete (Mickey comes 2nd in Croquet Comp)
- 21st Birhtday I actually got sun burnt
- Mylo
- Cathedral
- Planning the next 3 weeks of our trip
Cardiff (2 nights)
- Best Fish & Chips Shop name so far 'The Codfather'
- Finally got really drunk with Lewis
- Lewis quote of the night ' Ilike dick as much as the next guy i prefer vagina'
- Museum for impressionist exhibition
Got to be made of Mylo
Not sure when I'll get a chance to post the video up. But for those of you that know me well the 'Drop the pressure' by Mylo makes me do some crazy man dancing.
Well Mickey and I made it to Winchester to Sally's place and one of many highlights of our time there was driving around in her soft-top, through the English country side, not a cloud in the sky and Mylo in the CD player. Could have been a perfect day.
Well Mickey and I made it to Winchester to Sally's place and one of many highlights of our time there was driving around in her soft-top, through the English country side, not a cloud in the sky and Mylo in the CD player. Could have been a perfect day.
Cheese Rolling
Well Mickey and I went to the cheese rolling in Gloucester. It was truly mental. Basically people through themselves down a hill after a piece of cheese.
I've got a video that I've uploaded to the google video and I'll link to it once it has been verified.
I didn't know that humans and tennis balls had so much in common but it turns out they both bounce higher than you might think.
I've got a video that I've uploaded to the google video and I'll link to it once it has been verified.
I didn't know that humans and tennis balls had so much in common but it turns out they both bounce higher than you might think.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Straight or Curly
Flickr Straight or Curly?
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Where's Wally ? (Dubai edition)
Well I know whey Royal Brunei was the cheapest tickets I could get. They do everything manually.
That was fine until we got to Dubai and they lost a person. First there was the manual recount by the man in the red jacket. Then the man in the blue jacket came and counted. Still not happy the man in the gray jacket had a go. Then they got us all of the plane, recount. It was clear at this point something was wrong, and we were told that we were missing a person. What is the solution to a Missing Person Royal Brunei Style?
That right pull out all of our luggage on to the tarmac and sent us down in groups of ten to identify our bags which can then placed back on the plan, and with Wally's stuff (I've called the missing person Wally for the sake of the story) we could finally fly off. What do they say it isn't the destination it is the getting there.
I'm here safe and sound. Cheers dc
That was fine until we got to Dubai and they lost a person. First there was the manual recount by the man in the red jacket. Then the man in the blue jacket came and counted. Still not happy the man in the gray jacket had a go. Then they got us all of the plane, recount. It was clear at this point something was wrong, and we were told that we were missing a person. What is the solution to a Missing Person Royal Brunei Style?
That right pull out all of our luggage on to the tarmac and sent us down in groups of ten to identify our bags which can then placed back on the plan, and with Wally's stuff (I've called the missing person Wally for the sake of the story) we could finally fly off. What do they say it isn't the destination it is the getting there.
I'm here safe and sound. Cheers dc
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
7 More Sleeps
This is my first blog entry that I've tried from the online word processor Writely. It seems to be very cool. As a nerd that generally struggles with spelling at the best of times I suspect that this might be my preferred way of making blog entries. Now grammar only I have to worry about.
It is only 7 more sleeps until I leave. I think that I'm finally starting to get a little excited. I still have very little plans for over there so far they include
It is only 7 more sleeps until I leave. I think that I'm finally starting to get a little excited. I still have very little plans for over there so far they include
- Mickey and I doing some very bad UK accent work
- Meeting Jess and Stew in France and pretending I'm in the Helgas add
- Go Couch Surfing and meet a bunch of cool new people
Monday, May 15, 2006
Why you shouldn't Google yourself
Well in a moment of insanity I Googled myself. As it turns out Daivd Conroy is quiet boring, but hidden away in google’s memory was this little piece of gold. From my time at UWS School of Computing.
Monday, May 01, 2006
When 15 equals 5
Well the story is even cooler now. On Friday 28th a parcel arrived at my old house. And yes it was my visa, processed and returned in 5 working days. Annoying but that is the last of the paper work that needs to be finalised.
The list of haves is looking much better:
The list of haves is looking much better:
- Passport
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Bag (Sleeping and Backpack style)
- Camera (Canon ixus 750, Very happy with it so far)
- iPod
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Lassie Faire not the best approach to travel planning
Wow, so on Friday I found out that the UK High Commission is, as of 4 weeks ago, no longer doing same day Visa processing. What does that mean I hear you all shout? Well it means that I'm now have to wait 15 working days for my Visa to arrive.
With a 5th of May departure already book. That would mean my Visa will arrive 5 working days after I was meant to fly out. Perhaps not the best plan in the world to leave it to the last minute.
So now I 'm flying out on May 22nd. But Beef Strudel is still on and I'm looking forward to seeing you there.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
4 More Days of Work and Countng
Well here it goes the first of many blogs, that I hope will document my travels around the world. I guess it is a bit silly to start writing before I even leave the country but I feel like the preparation could be just as interesting as travel.
Current Travel preparation Status: Could be better...
Haves:
Passport
Ticket to London
Have Nots:
No Visa
No travel insurance
Rail Passes
Bag
Camera
iPod?
Current Travel preparation Status: Could be better...
Haves:
Passport
Ticket to London
Have Nots:
No Visa
No travel insurance
Rail Passes
Bag
Camera
iPod?
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