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August 16, 2003

Ekka Institutions

The first thing that hits you when you step off the train at Exhibition station and pass through the gates...

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Posted by Chris at 02:14 AM Brisbane Time
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August 15, 2003

Me own blog! Me own lingo!

Howdeeorl, Given I usually have something to say - relevant or otherwise - the BnA boys have set me up...

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Posted by Ging at 03:58 PM Brisbane Time
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August 14, 2003

Brisbane Powerhouse

I've been meaning to post about and visit the Brisbane Powerhouse for some time and never got around to it....

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Posted by Chris at 01:38 PM Brisbane Time
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August 13, 2003

The Cow Whisperer

This morning I went out to Dayboro, a "suburb" on the outskirts of Brisbane to help herd some cows. While...

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Posted by Chris at 05:56 PM Brisbane Time
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August 11, 2003

The Ekka!

The first weekend of the Ekka has passed and they're reporting good crowds at the show. I imagine there were...

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Posted by Chris at 07:54 PM Brisbane Time
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August 04, 2003

Festival City

August is certainly the month in BrisVegas to festival hop. The film festival is still going strong and crowds have...

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Posted by Chris at 12:05 PM Brisbane Time
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July 31, 2003

Aussie Homebrew, Part II

Got a phone call from my brother last night. He'd cracked open the first of the bottles of homebrew we'd...

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Posted by Chris at 11:26 PM Brisbane Time
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July 27, 2003

Suncorp Stadium

I was deciding what to do with my Saturday evening when my next door neighbour called and asked if I...

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Posted by Chris at 01:51 PM Brisbane Time
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July 25, 2003

Valley Fiesta 2003

From having been totally unaware of this music festival going on this weekend, I've since read all about it in...

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Posted by Chris at 12:57 PM Brisbane Time
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July 22, 2003

Brisbane International Film Festival

The 2003 BIFF kicks off next week, July 29-Aug 10. It's the 12th year of the event and looks like...

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Posted by Chris at 03:08 PM Brisbane Time
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July 20, 2003

Ladies Day at the Rugby

An invitation to attend a Ladies Day seemed like a good idea. $40 included drinks and food, and funds raised...

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Posted by Chris at 10:38 AM Brisbane Time
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July 15, 2003

Aussie HomeBrew

Last week I helped my brother brew up a batch of homebrew. I figured the brews I'd helped Sean with...

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Posted by Chris at 05:46 PM Brisbane Time
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July 12, 2003

Jeanette Bergman

This evening I became the third BootBoy to meet Jeanette Bergman in person. We've known her for years via BootsnAll,...

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Posted by Chris at 08:16 PM Brisbane Time
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July 09, 2003

BootsnAll Australia

For anyone interested in a sneaky peek at the office of BootsnAll Australia, I took a couple of photos the...

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Posted by Chris at 06:47 PM Brisbane Time
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July 08, 2003

Almost Famous, Part III

On Sunday afternoon I ventured out with my friend who had emailed me about the Lebanese kebab shop that has...

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Posted by Chris at 11:35 PM Brisbane Time
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July 06, 2003

Meeting Maree

Last night I met with Maree, one of our QLD Insiders at a buzzing neighbourhood in Rosalie. Lots of cafes,...

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Posted by Chris at 12:14 PM Brisbane Time
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July 03, 2003

Jazz & Blues Fest

Anyone out for some good music for an even better cause should check out the Jazz & Blues Festival this...

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Posted by Chris at 05:20 PM Brisbane Time
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July 02, 2003

Almost Famous

I received an email from an old Brisbane friend that I first met in England. She had some intriguing news...

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Posted by Chris at 10:20 PM Brisbane Time
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