> LAMP LOVE
In 1933 Motor Car design consultant George Carwardine launched the first model of the infamous Anglepoise lamp. You can spot his 4 spring design while staring into a bright light at the Dentist but his 3 spring versions are specially designed for home. I don’t have an original. Only an imitation. But I could soon!!!! It’s the Anglepoise’s 75th Anniversary and they’re giving away a GIANT LAMP. Jump up up and down for joy. Thrill. I’m still waiting a reply from the head office as to whether they will delver the winnings to Australia. Fingers crossed.
Roald Dahl gives you even more reason to love the lamp. An anglepoise looked over his shoulder as he brought to life your favourite bedtime stories. And get this. In 1949, a memo was issued to all staff which forbade BBC employees to illuminate any room with an Anglepoise lamp unless the main ceiling or wall mounted light was also illuminated. ‘It was believed that a man working at a desk in a confined space with only the light from a low-wattage lamp would nurture furtive ideas and produce degenerate programme material.’ HAHAHAHA. That is awesome. And, FYI, the Pixar lamp is NOT an Anglepoise Lamp.
You’ve got to be in it to win it. Enter to win BFL (Big Friendly Lamp) here.
Posted: 07/26/09 | Great Gift | 0 Comments
> LETTERS TO MY EXES
A mate gave me this zine (Thanks Mr Pham). Apart from the fact that it makes you realise that it doesn’t take much to publish something, or put a hard copy of your life out in the public sphere, it’s a ‘INSERT SWEAR WORD HERE’ good read. It’s made up of 38 letters written by this chick to her ex men. Hilarious. I suggest you haul arse to Sticky and dig up a copy. Here’s a sample letter for your reading pleasure.
Posted: 07/21/09 | Great Gift | 0 Comments
> Gentlemen prefer blondes
But they marry brunettes. Well so Anita Loos says.
If you haven’t read this yet . . . shame on you. It’s a classic. Jump on Amazon and order yourself a copy. You’re cover might not be as cool as this one. But the story is the same. And it’s undercurrent of analogy will sweep you away.
Posted: 04/28/09 | Great Gift > Internet Buy | 0 Comments
> Man-gift of the week
Foooore. Par. Birdie. Eagle. Bogie. Ech I feel like I’ve just picked my nose. Tap tap tap it in. Aahhhhh le Golf. Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. Mmmmmmm. More like Grossly Obscene Language Factory.
Someone once said to me that men with really bad legs play golf really well. So. I’ve decided that golf is the best way to tell if the new dude your seeing has good legs, without actually taking his pants off. Classy.
Ball + Stick + Hole. It’s the answer. It doesn’t have to be 18. Only nine. Or even just a bucket of balls. Gold gift. Great date. You’ll be able to judge his creativity when it comes to swearing. That, and cut straight to the bone of his personality. Patience is a virtue. Special when you take 2 hours to get ready.
Try Albert Park, Elstenwick or Bulleen for a bucket of balls. Burnley for some putting practice. Or one of the Top 50 Australian Golf Courses for a round.
Very therapeutic. As long as you connect. Crack. Whack.
Posted: 03/12/09 | Great Gift > Man Gift > Ramble > Suggestion | 0 Comments
> Star Hoops
How often do you find so many things you love combined in one? Not often. Like a Tradie that enjoys fine wine and art galleries. Hard to come by.
Pinch me. Star Sign. Gold. Large. Earrings. These are awesome. So is Mayoress the blog I found them on. And so is FredFlare, the website you can get them from. A+++. I’m ordering multiples because I always lose my mofo’s.
To top it all off, they’re on sale. $6. Ace.
Posted: 01/20/09 | Great Gift > Internet Buy > Suggestion | 0 Comments
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