Watch For The Chicken Move!

Caitlin shared this with me, knowing how much I would appreciate it - now I share it with you! Unfortunately I think she is deadly serious - Enjoy.

Oh My....

MELBOURNE'S property record has been smashed after a Hawthorn house sold for a price believed to be $25 million.





And my favourite part of the house!!!!

Bad Excuse Krissa

Recently a friend of mine tried to blame her lack of blogging on her cat! Apparently the cat was asleep on the keyboard and she was too scared to move her. Now I will admit that this cat is renowned for her psycho tendencies, but seriously! How hard could it be?

(this is a reenactment)

Invasion

Surfer Boy found this lovely lady in the back yard today - not happy!!

Suffice to say, I have googled 'What the F--k do you do if you get bitten by a red back'. Apparently they can be deadly to children and the elderly! GREAT.

Step One - don't freak out

Step 2 - Ring ambulance

Step 3 - put ice on it

Step 4 - take panadol or equivalent

Bite Me

Surfer Boy is away all week so I think I might print this out and put it on my wall in case I get lonely! Hmmmm Yum!

SKY HIGH SURFER BOY

My husband is gorgeous but sometimes I just don't want to know about his day at work. Photos like these remind me what he does every day and quite frankly I think I'm better off not knowing.

Orlando's Secret

Just in case you were in any doubt as to whether Miranda Kerr has a great arse!

This is not going to end well

Emma Rocks My World

Many conversations have been had about Glee recently. What a fabulous show. The singing, the dancing, the quirky characters, but so far I haven't discussed my very favourite part of the show - Emma's outfits!

This girl is amazing. She is sweetly insane and manages to make the most buttoned up outfits look superb. I watch in awe every week to see what delight she'll be wearing. Never have I seem such an amazing collection of broches, bows, and cardigans. She puts the girls of Gossip Girl to shame.

You are my new style icon Emma Pillsbury.

ONESIES

Check out Onesies for some fabulous baby gifts. Lots of great specials for Christmas.

Kooky Caitlin

My invitation to Halloween this year specified that costumes were expected - and by that I was meaning the adults specifically. No surprise that it was largely ignored.

The stand out and therefore the winner of the first ever Costume Prize goes to Caitlin - with not only one fabulous costume, but two! First up 'Westie' then a quick change to 'Wuthering Heights'. SUPERB!!

Bye ROVE

I can not believe tonight's announcement that this will be Rove's last show. Shocked and sad as he has been a part of my Sunday nights for the past 10 years. Hopefully he won't leave us for long.

Good luck Rove and thanks.

Halloween

The kids favourite day of the year has been and gone and everyone had a fantastic time. The street embraced it and dozens of kids trick or treated their hearts out. The weather was perfect, food only covered one main food group - sugar - as it should and judging by the fact that our two hour party lasted long into the night suggests that the parents all had a good time too.

Just lovely, Blair

I am usually much more of a Serena fan when it comes to Gossip Girl fashion but I must say I'm loving these 'Blair' outfits. Oh for an unlimited bank account and the body of a 20 year old! I think the first one is my favourite.

Little Chefs

I'm so behind on my blogging and although I keep thinking of dozens of things I want to post about, when it comes to doing it I forget all the things that seemed so worth sharing.
I have remembered one though - The Touks Cooking Classes!

Touks, a fabulous restaurant/cafe in Seddon is holding cooking classes on a Monday for kids. Gidget and I went along to the first one and it was fantastic. Emma, the chef, was amazing with the kids and made it fun, quick and interesting. They baked their own rolls first then made hamburgers - they were delicious.

If you're interested in going call Touks (9687 7194) and they'll fill you in on the details. They run classes for the littlies during the day and schoolies after school.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Yum

I'm about to indulge in one of these - god I'm excited.

Can Not Believe I Missed This

Lorelai & Keith = Heaven

Somewhere out there is a person who is just like me! I just found a YouTube clip of the Gilmore Girls set to the music of Keith Urban!!!! Where is this person and why haven't we met? FABULOUS.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH URBAN

Love A List!

We spent the afternoon with some very old friends today and the boys got to discussing music (as usual). They have come up with their Top 20 favourite songs and asked Surfer Boy to send them his list. As a result we've been listening to heaps of old CD's that haven't seen the light of day for years, trying to pin point our Top 20.
It's much harder than I first thought and I mentioned that my list today might be quite different from my list next week when I remember all the songs I've forgotton - they agreed and said their lists are constantly changing.
So here's my list as of tonight -

Jen's Top 20 (Today)(in no particular order)

Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkle

I Want You Back - Hoodoo Gurus

Don't Go Now - Ratcat

Enola Gay - OMD

Shocked - Kylie Minogue

Somebody - Depeche Mode

Do You Have A Brother - The Mavis's

You Suck - The Murmers

Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend

There She Goes - The La's

Wish You Well - Bernard Fanning

I Want You To Want Me - Chris Isaak

Clutterbilly - (Instrumental) Keith Urban

Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley

Echo Beach - Martha And The Muffins

I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow

It's A Love Thing - Keith Urban

Innocence - Sarah Buxton

So What - Pink

Goodbye 'Q'

Do you ever watch a movie or TV show and cry so hard and for so long that your eyes become puffy and sore and your nose runs while you are letting out great heaving sobs?!?

This is what happened to me tonight courtesy of One Tree Hill, Season 6 episode 3!

Thank god I was alone!

B & B

Bell and Bilson have been hitting the town together once again - I love a photo where I get two for one. As usual they look great.

I'm getting a double dose of Kristen today with her gracing the latest cover of Women's Health Magazine.

UPDATE

I have a 'pineapple condiment thingy' update! Remember my fabulous Savers purchase that I was so excited about? Well last weekend the family trooped off to 'The Famous Blue Raincoat' and look what I found....

These fabulous people have their own 'pineapple condiment thingy' which they use for their bits and pieces. They have removed the wooden dishes but they actually have the spikes that stick out of the top of the pineapple!! I was sooooo jealous. Surfer Boy took photos of the sticks so that he could make me some. He's such a lovely boy.

As we were leaving I told the 'Kaz, the lovely lady in charge that I had one too and when she discovered that I had no sticks .... SHE GAVE THEM TO ME!!!!!

I can not begin to tell you how excited I was. I am one very happy lady now that my pineapple is complete.

So a massive thank you to Kaz for her overwhelming generosity! You made my week - or year even.

Swan Lake the Chinese Way

I think this may just be the most awe inspiring thing I have ever seen!!!
Please take the time to watch it - it is amazing.

Rory's Reading List

One of the main reasons that Gilmore Girls became my 'favourite show of all time' was the fact that literature and the love of reading played such a big part in the show. As a teen I was always teased for having my nose in a book (thanks Alex) and it was great to see a character like Rory also get off on reading.

Last year I decided to follow Rory's reading list and read some of the books she had read that I hadn't already. I started with Kafka's Metamorphosis and Proust's Swann's Way. Heavy but satisfying.

It turns out that I am not the only one with this idea. There is a website dedicated to Rory's reading list and a fan has now started a Twitter which documents her journey through the list.

Next up for me is Melville's Moby Dick - Season 1, episode 1! Wish me luck.

Vampire's Look Better With A Tan

TOP BOOKS

Borders have surveyed their customer base and put out their list of the 100 Favourite Books Of All Time! Here's the Top 10 - what do you think?

1.Pride And Prejudice
by Jane Austen

2. To Kill A Mockingbird
by Harper Lee

3. Lord Of The Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien

4.My Sister's Keeper
by Jodi Picoult

5. Twilight Saga Collection
by Stephenie Meyer

6. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
by J. K. Rowling

7. Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger

8. Book Thief
by Markus Zusak

9. Nineteen Eighty Four
by George Orwell

10. Magician
by Raymond E. Feist

Vegie Garden

I must say that although we spent many hours and many dollars making our vegie garden, the rewards have not really lived up to expectation. Moondoggie and I decided to do some harvesting and although we had fun it was not a plentiful crop to say the least.

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We may have only produced a mouthful but I must say it was a great activity to do with the kids. The process, from buying the plants, digging the bed, watering, watching the growth, and then picking the vegies was a healthy, outdoor activity that was also heaps of fun. I think we'll persevere and see if we can produce more next time around.

Come Skate With Me

I'm feeling the need to don my skates, it has been too long and I'm having withdrawals. I found these fabulous skating posters a while ago and am contemplating framing them. I particularly love the 'Naked On Skates'! You'll be very pleased to know that I will NEVER do that!

There is relief ahead though. 'WHIP IT' is coming to a theatre near you and you had better believe that I will be there - with my skates!!! There will definitely be some skating mayhem after the movie so stay out of Yarraville for a couple of weeks.

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In case you have no idea what I am talking about - 'Whip It' is Drew Barrymore's directorial debut and stars such delights as Ellen Page (Juno) Drew herself, and Juliette Lewis.

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

I can not wait - I haven't been this excited about a movie in forever.

Grand Final Day

I figure when you own the shop you can wear whatever you like to work!!

It's one of the perks. Especially when you have to work on the day your team is actually playing in the Grand Final.

(And yes, I am in fact wearing a footy jumper!)

YWPS ART SHOW

I think we must be involved with the greatest school in the Western suburbs! (Slight bias) During the last week of term The school puts on the most amazing Art Show which also doubles as a ripper of a night out. Everyone has a fantastic night with food, wine, and great music adding to the festivities. The kids produced amazing work and get a real thrill out of showing off their efforts. Next up - The Christmas Concert!

Sarah Has Popped

Charlotte Grace Prinze - she's here and she's all good.

Congratulations Sarah and Freddie.

It's Never The End Of The World

I can't believe we actually lost! Well I can believe it as I am a supporter who lived through the '80s and survived loss after loss with the wooden spoon usually the only reward. I am so proud of the Saints and although sad, I'm so impressed with my team.

Go Saints.

Now to really perk up my day - GREASE is on. No matter how often I watch it I can't help but get sucked in all over again. Thank you channel seven

I've just been catching up on all the Twitter I have missed since being away and wanted to show you Miley's new Twitter icon. I think it is a fabulous picture and although it doesn't show up when it is small, enlarged it is a ripper.

What do you think?

CARN THE SAINTS

3/4 time - 7 points up

Come on Saints - You're killing me!

SAVERS ROCKS

We went on a family excursion to Savers today - Surfer Boy and I used to love a good fossik to see what treasures we could unearth. Lately we seem to have forgotten the joy and haven't been there for ages. Today was the day and we grabbed a trolley with great excitement. The kids were allowed to choose 1 item each so they sped off to see what they could find.

Moondoggie chose a video of Batman - the one with Robin and Batgirl no less. I think it is brand new. He clutched it tight and couldn't believe his luck.

Gidget chose a madras, drop waist ra-ra skirt and hasn't taken it off since.

Surfer Boy picked up a great hoody and I?

Well I am soooo excited with my purchases.

First up I found this fabulous aeroplane material and when I got home I discovered it is a single bed doona cover so guess where that's going!

Next up I collected a lovely pile of children's books but then the most amazing piece of good luck.

I found this.....

I grew up in the 70's and my Mum had one of these that sat on our dining table and I loved it. I don't know what happened to ours - perhaps this is it. I'm yet to ask Mum but needless to say when I saw this at the back of the nic nac shelf I nearly hyperventilated. It is the most amazing piece with each section spinning individually so everyone can reach the nuts. I'm guessing it's for nibblies - nuts, olives, cheese squares, etc. I can't wait to have people over so I can fill it up. Unfortunately there is a bit missing - originally the top section - the pineapple - had wooden scoop shaped pieces which looked like the leaves of the pineapple. I think Surfer Boy is going to make me some to make the experience complete.

Suffice to say I am extremely pleased with our excursion and keep pinching myself every time I look at the pineapple condiment thingy to make sure it's real.

Nearly There

I've been posting regular photos of Sarah Michelle Geller due to her fabulous pregnancy style but now I feel emotionally invested in the birth of this baby and can't wait to see what she has in only a few weeks now. Freddie and Sarah are one of my favourite low key couples and by the looks of this latest photo it won't be long until they are parents. Sarah definitely won't be having pelvic floor issues if she keeps this up...

Sarah leaving her Pilates class.

OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN

If I Can't Have Heath - At Least There's Joseph

Joseph Gordon - Levitt

In The Mood For A Top 10 List - actually 15..

My Top 10 (15) Favourite Women In Literature.
(In no particular order although Anne will always be at the top!)

1. Anne Shirley - The Green Gables Series by L M Montgomery
2. Norah Linton - The Billabong Series by Mary Grant Bruce
3. Lettice Knollys - My Enemy The Queen - Victoria Holt
4. Judith Taverner - Regency Buck - Georgette Heyer
5. Darrell Rivers - Malory Towers - Enid Blyton
6. Heidi - Heidi - Johanna Spyri
7. Jo March - Little Women - Louisa May Alcott
8. Thursday Next - The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde
9. Gidget - Gidget - Frederick Kohner
10. Elspeth Gordie - Obernewtyn Chronicles - Isobelle Carmody
11. Claire Randall - Cross Stitch - Diana Gabaldon
12. Scarlett O'Hara - Gone With The Wind - Margret Mitchell
13. Bella Swan - Twilight Series - Stephanie Meyer
14. Elizabeth Bennett - Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austin
15. Philadelphia Gordon - All The Rivers Run - Nancy Cato