Entries from October 2006

Melbourne earthquake

Date October 23, 2006

Most people didn’t seem to notice it, but there was an earthquake in Melbourne last night at about 10.30. It measured about 2.5 on the Richter scale, so it was very minor, but I still noticed a bit of a jolt. One person compared it to driving over a railway line, which I’d agree with. [...]

Planes, Trains and Plantains

Date October 19, 2006

Funniest. Essay. Ever.
Ezzay Fo’ Shizzle

Texas Hold’em

Date October 18, 2006

Just played in my first poker ‘tournament’ tonight. PubPoker, no entry fee and the prizes are drinks (and points towards playing in their final). There were three rounds of eleven players, with the top three from each playing off in the final. I made it to the final in the second round, and ended up [...]