Mr Rudd wants me to spend!

[it must be funny (and partially nude) in a rich man's world]

Today I received from Julia Gillard telling me that I will receive $950 rather soon.

I felt like writing back to her “thanks love. Usually I’m paying women money, but this is a first – it’s the other way around” but thought like a cork board in the hallway at TAFE, that would be rather tacky.

But yes, I will be getting almost one thousand dollars to spend as my heart desires.

Mr Rudd says “spend spend spend”! My mind says “save save save”!

Perhaps it is the doctrine of my Dad who lived through Depression version 1.0 and never bought a thing in his life on credit (not even a house) instilled inside my brain thinking that I should put it away for a rainy day, but damn it – all I see is bloody clouds outside my window and what’s the matter with splashing some cash every now and then (it worked for K-Rudd, didn’t it?).

So what will I get with my hard earned hand out from Canberra? I am thinking I will get a few things I haven’t had before.

No, not a long term girlfriend – they cost more than $950.  I would like to get a Dreamtime jersey (so when I tell people I'm Aboriginal I won't need to show them my passport for them to believe me), a Bulldogs jersey and an IPhone.

I know that our esteemed PM told us to spend the money locally and that all three of the above are probably made in China, but isn't everything made in China these days?

Post-Chrissie Wrap Part 2

Isn't it great to have The Panel back even if it was only for Chrissie night.

With Thank God You're Here going gangbusters the Working Dog team were too busy (again) to do The Panel in '06.

But as the talented Melbournian comedians were having a jabber, I was mulling over some Chrissie pressies. I got a dvd, a Lotteries gift pack (?), the new Monopoly, a Tabasco pizza set and some men's hygiene pack.

I'm still awaiting a pressie from the always wonderful lady across the sea, as well as one from my middle sister, but overall it was so-so.

Chrissie felt a bit strange this year with only me, Mum and my little brother there. It makes you wonder about things and appreciate family more.


Me and my little brother got Dad a brand new tv (68cm). He hadn't had a brand new tv since the 80's so it was something different for him - no knobs on this one. His last tv had more knobs than a north shore private boys' school!

It took us a couple of hours to try and drill into him what exactly to use and not use on this new tv (he hadn't had a tv with a remote before). He is 75 so things can be hard for him.

I wrote down everything he needed to do so he wouldn't get it wrong. He knows our numbers if he needs help. He hasn't called us yet. That's a good sign.

Or he gave up.

Either way - he was bloody surprised by the pressie. It's the biggest and most expensive pressie I've ever given full stop.