Monthly Archives: July 2008
I’ll have the club sandwich, please
Dirty Dave and Stinking Pete went into a diner and sat in a booth near the back. They immediately both took out their mickeys and started tugging away on them like there was no tomorrow. In just a few seconds … Continue reading
Not so pristine
‘Oh fuck’, I said as I saw who it was coming through the door. Pete and Dave turned and said ‘Oh fuck’ at exactly the same time, Lucky held his head in his hands, Ron made that face he makes … Continue reading
Writing is making my brain go funny
As I am currently writing my head off at the moment, what with Book II being required by the publishers almost any day now, I find I have developed a rather odd habit. When I’m writing the book I kind … Continue reading
So here we go
The new legislation aimed at curbing ‘binge drinking’ comes into force tonight. If you want to drop in to your local off-licence to get a beer or two, a bottle of wine, or anything else, you have to do it … Continue reading
Riots in Mullingar
Two hundred people rioting, petrol bombs, arrests, injuries, hospitalisations. What could possbily have sparked it? My guess is they all just realised they were living in Mullingar. I’d riot too.
Not so Cuil
I’ve been hearing and reading about this new searching engine called Cuil which is apparently pronounced ‘cool’. It should be pronounced ‘crap’. It’s all well and good saying you’re going to compete with Google but you’re not going to compete … Continue reading
Musical instruments
I have never been able to play a musical instrument although I have made music. Sweet, sweet computer music but music nonetheless. I think if I could pick any instrument to be able to play it’d be the bass guitar. … Continue reading
Does time make the weather better?
Yesterday was a beautiful day. Warm, sunny, the perfect summer’s day in Ireland. It seems like a rare treat during what should be called the ‘less cold rainy season’. Yet when I was a kid my summers were filled with … Continue reading
Zzzzz, it’s boring
Techwire asks ‘Are Irish blogs just crap?’. The answer is no, but the Irish blogging scene is crap. To me it all just feels a little dead at the moment. There’s not enough conflict. And by that I don’t mean … Continue reading
Not wicked
I just saw a bloke who looked exactly like Chris Isaak and I was reminded of his video for Wicked Game. Can you imagine the creatives pitching ideas to him? “So Chris, we’re thinking you with a guitar, looking a … Continue reading
I just saw a bloke who looked exactly like Chris Isaak and I was reminded of his video for Wicked Game.
Can you imagine the creatives pitching ideas to him?
“So Chris, we’re thinking you with a guitar, looking a bit lonely, maybe mysterious clouds or a rich sunset. It’ll be awesome”.
“Well, I’m thinking of snogging a topless supermodel in the california surf”.
“You win”.