The bourgeoi-Vieve Vox 2008-07-06T01:13:01Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00ccff84f428985d/ The continuing saga of Genevieve Claudia and her minions.... Our trip to Thailand tag:vox.com,2008-06-28:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa96830d7f0003 2008-07-05T23:12:34Z 2008-07-06T01:13:01Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom We've finally finished writing up what we did on our trip away. I've tagged everything with 'Thailand', so you can click on the 'Thailand' tag below, to bring everything up, or just click here. You'll need to 'go back in time' to the Day 1 to ...

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]]> An email from the Kensington Association tag:vox.com,2008-07-03:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fae8c87394000b 2008-07-03T02:33:10Z 2008-07-03T02:33:10Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom It's been a while between drinks regarding our opposition towards the tunnel... mainly because http://savehollandpark.org.au has been the focus of my energies. However, I've felt the need to post this, as it's a quite horrific confirmation of all...

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]]> Playin' in the park tag:vox.com,2008-06-29:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa9682ac7e0002 2008-06-28T03:24:12Z 2008-06-29T03:25:38Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Park3 Goalposts at Holland Park

Got the customary SMS that Harry was headed for the park, so we headed down, as did Syl and Amber. It was chilly, but they were rugged up and had fun!

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]]> Out of the mouths of babes... tag:vox.com,2008-06-24:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa96816ce00002 2008-06-24T21:52:34Z 2008-06-24T21:52:34Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Vievey and Narnar were at the playground. "My climb up the slide" says Vievey. "No, I climb up the slide" corrects Narnar. "No Narnar. You too BIG to climb up the slide" responds Vievey.

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]]> We went for a walk yesterday... tag:vox.com,2008-06-22:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa9680cfa20002 2008-06-22T23:52:34Z 2008-06-25T10:44:38Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom ...just around the streets near us, and took a few pix. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26670541@N07/show/

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]]> Footage from today's rally tag:vox.com,2008-06-21:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa968052d70002 2008-06-21T09:58:44Z 2008-06-23T00:11:59Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom ...as shown on the TV news. (Channels 2, 9 and some of 7 until my battery ran out). You can see Nai and VV towards the end of the ch 2 footage). And here's some pix.

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]]> I'm famous! tag:vox.com,2008-06-18:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fae8c4028c000b 2008-06-18T12:01:46Z 2008-06-18T12:32:34Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Famous

It's had over 400 views, and I've received a few letters back from the politicians I sent it to. It's also had a few supportive comments posted on YouTube. There a huge public meeting scheduled for 2pm this Saturday at Kensington Pool (well.. t...

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]]> Day 14 - Home tag:vox.com,2008-06-27:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fad69493840005 2008-06-13T22:31:59Z 2008-07-06T00:06:12Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Just in case we didn't realise where we were headed Lily in transit...

To jump straight to Day 1, click here. After such a long day, and such a long trip, Genevieve was pretty excited to be going on a plane again, and going home to see Nanna and Benny. This time around, Naomi had managed to do the online check-in t...

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]]> Day 13 - There be dragons... tag:vox.com,2008-06-27:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fa96825db10002 2008-06-12T22:31:31Z 2008-07-06T00:28:40Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Twisty-turntable Ant Ant bite Kristian-style bike Ele-bin Crumpler Sticker on a scooter Food hall at the night markets Chang, Ale and Draught, respectively Feeding Mummy Bling Tuk-tuk Bangkok at night Traffic out the front of the apartment building The luggage View from the balcony What's in the pond? Big orange fishies Walking past the fountain towards reception View up to our apartment Elephants out the front of our apartment building What the HELL is that!? Dragon swimming - just a lazy tail wave Water Dragon getting out The timewaster 2000 A different sort of herd Elephants walking towards the city (with gold tops on the buildings) Sundial - too bad it was overcast Dragon RMIT Ad Waiting at the lights The lights turn green Typical parking Bangkok Traffic Freaky kick-volleyball thing

Today was our last day in Bangkok, and so, our last day in Thailand. Checkout was at noon, so we used every bit of that. We ate a nice sedate breakfast and relaxed and made sure we could pack everything away easily. We picked out some clothes ...

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]]> Day 12 - Palace tag:vox.com,2008-06-27:asset-6a00ccff84f428985d00fad69576240004 2008-06-11T22:30:52Z 2008-07-06T00:26:53Z C&N&Gen http://gcb.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

There's a LOT of water hyacinth in the river - I'm not sure they're making much difference In the gate Spire Reclining Buddha - feet in the distance Buddha close-up Thai Day 11-11 Detail on the wall... Buddha's feet They're some BIG feet! Thai Day 11-15 Starting out... Lots of coins Pot for coins Following the school groups Puppy dog Spire Ornate Shoes off for entry Cats get in for free Walking in, after removing our shoes Seated Buddha Looking at the Buddha Schoolgroup Royal Palace - Nice green carpet... err.. I mean, lawn Spires in the distance Incredible detail Big guard HUGE! And GOLD! Tall columns... Huge! And gold! Guarding the gold Nai's favourite Burning incense and praying, outside the Jade Buddha's temple Restoration Shoes removed to go into another temple Restoration - under corregated iron Facade Ornate bell Monkey god guard Palace roadway Tree sculptures Topiary Great detail

So today it was take two for the Palace and reclining Buddha. (Yes, we double-checked with the reception desk, as well as voicing our disappointment that we weren't informed about yesterday). Again, we took an Express Ferry up the river. Toda...

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