Macrolog
Macrolog entries posted in March 2002
Deadlines Permalink Sat 30 Mar 2002
Not much to post lately. Busy trying to write stuff and read and study and get projects finished and organise my time effectively. The UCD library OPAC went down a few days ago which basically means I'm fucked for...
The Long Walk Permalink Wed 27 Mar 2002
I did it. I walked from Howth, over the hill, to my house. I don't know how far it is, but I'm sure it's more than six, probably less than eight miles. I took loads of photos. I shall...
Talent Draft Permalink Tue 26 Mar 2002
The WWF talent draft was last night, I forgot to check the results when I got home this morning. I dunno, I'm very suspicious. I'm not sure if it's going to work. For example, the Dudley Boys as a...
Chalk One Off Permalink Tue 26 Mar 2002
You know what? I still can't believe I went to WrestleMania this year. It's like my life-long dreams and ambitions are being fulfilled too quickly....
Leggo My Eggo! Permalink Tue 26 Mar 2002
It's 5:30am. I just got home a little while ago, toasted myself some chocolate chip Eggo waffles (is that where 'Leggo My Eggo!' comes from?). It was good getting out of the taxi; the sun is creeping up over...
Jello Biafra Sells Out Permalink Mon 25 Mar 2002
Oh my God. Was I dreaming or did I just see Jello Biafra on the Oscars? The bastard sold out!...
Iron Chef Permalink Sun 24 Mar 2002
I knew there was something I missed while I was in Canada - Iron Chef! I even had access to the Food Network and everything! Doh!...
Gaea Girls Permalink Sat 23 Mar 2002
While I'm on the subject of wrestling, last night BBC 2 broadcast Gaea Girls, a supposed documentary following the trials and tribulations of a young woman trying to break into the world of professional wrestling in Japan. I eagerly...
Namesake Permalink Sat 23 Mar 2002
Ratcatcher is on BBC 2 right now. I wonder if William Eadie, who plays the film's main protagonist, realises that he shares his name with Ax of Demolition....
Friday Five #10 Permalink Sat 23 Mar 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What is your favorite time of year? I don't know really. I like the summer when it's not humid, but when it is humid I despise it. I dunno... since the greenhouse effect has fucked up our...
Life Returns to Normal (and Other Random Observations) Permalink Sat 23 Mar 2002
I was supposed to post this yesterday evening, but just didn't get around to it: Friday afternoon now. The jetlag didn't hit me too bad, but I was in a bad way yesterday. Being quite tired and sore-necked from...
Last Day In Toronto Permalink Wed 20 Mar 2002
Today is my last day in Toronto. My flight to London is at 9:40pm tonight. If I'm really lucky at Heathrow, I might get back to Dublin sometime just after noon, so I can grab some lunch before going...
Two Days Left Permalink Tue 19 Mar 2002
It's just gone 10am here. I'm gonna shower, grab a bite to eat and head downtown for the afternoon. I've got some shopping to do, and maybe a few photos to take. Plus, I've got a hankerin' for another...
Tza-Tzac Poster Boy Permalink Tue 19 Mar 2002
There's a photo of me taken on the Toronto subway on the front page of Tza-Tzac.com. I had had a few drinks by then - it was St.Paddy's Day after all - so please forgive my appearance. Also, while...
More On the Weekend Permalink Mon 18 Mar 2002
Oh, and while I'm here: Yes, I did actually make it downtown without any hassle on Friday evening. Met up with Ethan and met some of his friends and work buddies at a bar across the street from the...
...And You Will Know Them By the Trail of Broken Glass Permalink Mon 18 Mar 2002
I am very hung over right now, but I must post some stuff before I forget it. I went with Ryan to the ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead show on Saturday night, which was...
WrestleMania Observations Permalink Mon 18 Mar 2002
Some observations on last night's WrestleMania: Even though it took nearly an hour to get into the place (we missed Sunday Night Heat as a result; got to our seats just before the pay-per-view started), the SkyDome is very...
Five Hours Behind Permalink Fri 15 Mar 2002
My posts are still in GMT; I forgot it was so late back home. I had a weird morning today, woke up really early (body clock probably still on home time, although I did fall asleep some time before...
I Feel Like an Idiot Permalink Fri 15 Mar 2002
I've got to head downtown in about 90 minutes to meet Ethan. This is where the whole 'fish out of water' takes over; unfamiliarity breeds anxiety in me. Our transport system back home isn't exactly efficient, but it's almost...
Friday Five #9 Permalink Fri 15 Mar 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What's your favorite animal? Dogs. Besides the ape family, they are the most anthropomorphic of animals. 2. What pets have you had in your lifetime? Without going into specifics, since I was born we have had four...
Oh Canada! Permalink Fri 15 Mar 2002
Well, here I am in Canada! The guys are at work so I've got the place to myself for a few hours. Found a cool, really early Corrosion Of Conformity album (back when they were punk) in Ethan's CD...
Au Revoir Permalink Wed 13 Mar 2002
Well, this is it, my final post before I head off to Canada, and most likely my final post till I return next week. Oooh I'm so excited! North America! The final frontier! I'm almost completely packed now. Just...
Chasing The Dragon Permalink Tue 12 Mar 2002
It suddenly dawned on me today why there's a menagerie of film-related vehicles in the tennis club car park down the road from my house: they're filming Chasing the Dragon, the new film based on the Veronica Guerin murder...
Kill... Everyone? Permalink Sun 10 Mar 2002
I hate to rain on these guys' parade - since I do abide by the theory that 90% of the world's population are idiots - but if we were to educate more people, then a lot less of them...
The Fastest Ambulance Response Times in the World Permalink Sat 09 Mar 2002
This seems absurd to me. I mean, I understand the sentiment and of course I would like to see a resolution to all of this (don't we all?), but it ain't gonna happen, regardless of the result. But beside...
Tom the Dancing Bug Permalink Sat 09 Mar 2002
Today's edition of Tom the Dancing Bug just arrived in my inbox, and - of course - it's a good one. Granted, Tom is often quite acidic and extremely biased, but that doesn't mean it's not true....
Friday Five #8 Permalink Fri 08 Mar 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What makes you homesick? Just being away. It takes me a little while to adjust to a new place, even if I'm just there for a few days. But I get used to it. I've never been...
Referendum Results Permalink Thu 07 Mar 2002
The results of the abortion referendum were announced this afternoon: 50.42% voted 'no', so the constitution will not be amended. I'm glad. I voted (if I can, I always do) and I did not vote 'yes'. But that is...
The Holy Web Permalink Wed 06 Mar 2002
Seven years go by and the Catholic Church finally catches on to the whole internet hoo-ha. 'Tis a crying shame I know too much to listen to what they say any more....
Ultimate Pro Wrestling Permalink Sun 03 Mar 2002
If you happen to be into wrestling, especially the indie scene, Ultimate Pro Wrestling has an excellent selection of archived shows....
Britain Does Good Television Permalink Sun 03 Mar 2002
These shenanigans are just more proof that if you want good television, you have to go to Britain to get it. American television is a solely commerical enterprise; it has to pander to the lowest common denominator in this...
Haven't I Seen This Before? Permalink Sat 02 Mar 2002
If you're a fan of The Simpsons, does anything about this episode strike you as familiar? .... Just think a few series back, and substitute alcohol for sugar....
Tools Permalink Fri 01 Mar 2002
Tools keeps getting better and better. One of the latest additions is a link to Gnod, which I'm playing around with now....
Friday Five #7 Permalink Fri 01 Mar 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What's your favorite vacation spot? Jeez, what the hell is this? I'm not the Million Dollar Man! What do you want to hear? That I summer in the Hamptons and winter in Aspen? 'Cause if you do...
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