Monthly Archives: December 2010

On The Eve Of Yet Another Great Expedition

Posted on December 18, 2010 by admin

On The Eve Of Yet Another Great Expedition, Mum of Rockstar (kinda like Bride of Frankenstein) re-discovers her bizarre dependency on Ziploc bags… (She Ziplocs everything, from ultra-low alcohol Mucky Pups hand foam from Bumps to Babes, to industrial strength … Continue reading →

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Bowl Of Noodles At Regal Hotel

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

Kings’ friends and business partners have actually stayed here quite happily before, but this is my first time stepping into the lobby… on erm, a stealth mission <cue music> We’re considering changing helpers, because our current one can’t seem to … Continue reading →

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How To Buy Yourself 5 Extra Minutes Of Almost-Peace When Your Rockstar Is Around

Posted on December 16, 2010 by admin

You will need: Balloon, string, banister or something else to attach balloon and string to so your child can chase it around safely Directions: 1. Blow up balloon (I used to carry one of those beach balls sold in Wellcome … Continue reading →

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Macao And The Venetian (Part 2 – Zaia and the Qube)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by admin

After paying MOP 788 each for a show we’re not sure Rockstar will sit thru, we try our best not to be late. Just like umpteen other people. Having come down 10 minutes early, we’re sandwiched right in the center. … Continue reading →

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Macao And The Venetian (Part 1 – The Manchester United Experience And More)

Posted on December 12, 2010 by admin

I never liked Macao. Lost money too fast in the casinos when we first visited maybe 6 years ago. Can’t even remember which old casino we went to, where I found the dealers so… business-like about taking my money. (Vegas … Continue reading →

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Disney CARS and Coloring Competition at the Venetian Macao

Posted on December 11, 2010 by admin

We were invited for a free overnight stay at the Venetian Macao hotel, lunch, a tour of some of their facilities… It was a chance to meet Flo and Ramone from the Disney CARS movie on exhibition, plus join the … Continue reading →

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Ferry To Macau

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

This is in the ferry terminal before we board to Macau… Why do I like this saying even when I’m not sure exactly what it means? Why is the Rockstar in Macau (from whence I’m posting) on a school day … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Un-present

Posted on December 8, 2010 by admin

Helped the hub buy me a watch for Christmas <grin> “You don’t like surprise presents do you?” It’s the big one in the center… Now my hub knows what he got me for Christmas… I’m aiming to get the strap … Continue reading →

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You Know You’ve Switched Sides When You Look At SuicideGirls And Think…

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

Ohmigosh. Those girls. Their parents. Umm… Maybe they’re fine with it? Stripping down to music on a webcam is their choice right….. God forbid I offend a couple thousand heavily tattooed SuicideGirls. “SUICIDEGIRLS IS THE NATIONWIDE ART SLEAZE PHENOMENON” – … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rockstar (Again)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

It’s a bit of a problem, when your birthday is a little too close to that of a bigger superstar’s. Especially when whole countries go on holiday and 4 Sundays before that Christians light candles. Even though you are a … Continue reading →

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