Category Archives: Events

Something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, especially one of some importance.

the wedding

Posted on 3 March, 2008 by Vernon
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Amy, dragons and a tiger (part 2)

Posted on 25 August, 2007 by Vernon

Leaving Anhui after a week holiday, all full of love, was simply the greatest. 6 weeks later, leaving my wife at Jinan airport, I bawled my eyes out. My handkerchief soaked with tears and sniffles jerking my whole body. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Olympic kite

Posted on 22 April, 2007 by Vernon

Weifang 潍坊 International Kite Festival was a spectacular and colourful event that highlighted our weekend. With both foreign and local friends together, a day-trip to the festivities was just what I needed. Every year in the middle of April, competitors … Continue reading →

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Melbourne photos exhibition

Posted on 11 February, 2007 by Vernon

This years main Australian Photographic Expo is in Melbourne, May 3-6. The show is run by the Photo Marketing association of Australia and the Photographic Imaging Council of Australia. A feature of every years show is an exhibition of photographs … Continue reading →

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a bit of Australia Day

Posted on 26 January, 2007 by Vernon

Today I spent my afternoon with Yasue, cruisin’ around various cityside venues, checking out their potential for her wedding later this year. It just goes to show, you don’t have to live within 500 metres to explore a new area. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on 1 January, 2007 by Vernon

New Year fireworks on Vimeo Chris had staked out a patch of the Yarra bank, holding fast to his blanket. Sori had arrived after the first wave of fireworks had subsided. Through swelling crowds swarming over the Princes Bridge, I … Continue reading →

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Viva Piñata

Posted on 31 December, 2006 by Vernon

Giant Piñata Seen in Mexico City! To celebrate the record-breaking success of Viva Piñata™, the Xbox 360™ team in Mexico City decided to break a record of their own: by building the world’s largest piñata! Forty five dedicated team members … Continue reading →

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pot luck Christmas dinner

Posted on 24 December, 2006 by Vernon

Hi everyone, Please remember to bring a plate of yummy food (it can be anything, so long as it tastes good) and whatever you want to drink (we have plenty of water!) Also, the way the weather is looking, it … Continue reading →

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strike bowling

Posted on 13 December, 2006 by Vernon

At the Strike Bowling Bar for $7 you get a game and free French fries. That’s cheap! – but at about 6:30pm last night we had to make a booking for a 2-hour wait… It seems we aren’t the only … Continue reading →

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on the job

Posted on 12 November, 2006 by Vernon

First day of work for a really long time! I’ve got Mondays at Victoria University (ELICOS) for the next 5 weeks, teaching the Upper Intermediate class of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The class will have around 12 or more … Continue reading →

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