A Test of Will

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Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs.
I’ve been relaxing nicely for the last week - making the most of my newfound calling as a man of leisure. Tennis has been played, and I went from undefeated champion (7-6, 6-4, 6-2) on Monday to 2-6, 0-6 devasted loser at the hands of Pete. Of course, conditions were not at all favourable and I was still nursing some niggling injuries from the previous match (well, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it).

Wednesday night involved seeing Juzz and Josh play at the New Market and then off to the Eastern. However, impending public holiday and ENORMOUS queues meant for some membership handing on - the result being the confiscation of Juzz’ membership and the need to move on greener pastures (i.e. Cargo). And then the fun began.
JD is an animal - picked up two randoms, started some conversation, had me ‘wingman’ the ‘uglier’ one (his words and he owes me BIG time) while pulling the other. Against my back. Slightly uncomfortable. However, then she disappeared on him. ‘I’ve never kissed someone who didn’t like me before… weird’ was his only comment…

Yesterday was Australia Day - headed over to Tor M’s house for a BBQ and some beverages and then out to Big Day Out. Circumstances, the multitudes and just running out of luck meant that I couldn’t get to meet up with Brad or Kroch. Despite this slow start, I managed to get reasonably close to the Mars Volta who were intense… 45 mins without stopping once - just an onslaught of their prog-rock/jazz fusion. Pretty incredible. Then over to Common, who was wicked and finally to 2ManyDJs - best dance set I’ve ever heard… 14,400 square metre pavillion, huge screens, wicked light show and some awesome tunes. They are my favourite DJs, hailling from Belgium, and they would drop some classics (Primal Scream - Get Your Rocks Off, Rapture, Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs) right in the middle of their hard house set. Superb! (via A Test Of Will)

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Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs.
I’ve been relaxing nicely for the last week - making the most of my newfound calling as a man of leisure. Tennis has been played, and I went from undefeated champion (7-6, 6-4, 6-2) on Monday to 2-6, 0-6 devasted loser at the hands of Pete. Of course, conditions were not at all favourable and I was still nursing some niggling injuries from the previous match (well, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it).

Wednesday night involved seeing Juzz and Josh play at the New Market and then off to the Eastern. However, impending public holiday and ENORMOUS queues meant for some membership handing on - the result being the confiscation of Juzz’ membership and the need to move on greener pastures (i.e. Cargo). And then the fun began.
JD is an animal - picked up two randoms, started some conversation, had me ‘wingman’ the ‘uglier’ one (his words and he owes me BIG time) while pulling the other. Against my back. Slightly uncomfortable. However, then she disappeared on him. ‘I’ve never kissed someone who didn’t like me before… weird’ was his only comment…

Yesterday was Australia Day - headed over to Tor M’s house for a BBQ and some beverages and then out to Big Day Out. Circumstances, the multitudes and just running out of luck meant that I couldn’t get to meet up with Brad or Kroch. Despite this slow start, I managed to get reasonably close to the Mars Volta who were intense… 45 mins without stopping once - just an onslaught of their prog-rock/jazz fusion. Pretty incredible. Then over to Common, who was wicked and finally to 2ManyDJs - best dance set I’ve ever heard… 14,400 square metre pavillion, huge screens, wicked light show and some awesome tunes. They are my favourite DJs, hailling from Belgium, and they would drop some classics (Primal Scream - Get Your Rocks Off, Rapture, Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs) right in the middle of their hard house set. Superb! (via A Test Of Will)

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Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs. ‘Ahhh.. it seems my nipple is showing’
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The Boys 2
Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs. ‘Ahhh.. it seems my nipple is showing’
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Not much happening in Sydney since I returned from Queensland. I had to come back early (so Thursday instead of Sunday) for the AWARD school Open Day (an advertising course that I am HOPING to get into, though it’s nigh on impossible!) but that finished earlier than expected. This gave me the opportunity to head over the Eastern Members party; quite a sight! Free alcohol and food meant that the place was heaving, though the usual demographic of 17 year old girls was thinner than usual. I did still hear a guy ask a girl in the bathroom queue where she worked, to hear the reply of ‘oh, I’m studying..’. Quick to jump in, he asks ‘what’? She flatly states ‘the HSC’… oh, the antics of the Eastern.
Place DIED after the free alcohol ended (literally quartering in about 10 mins) and so we decided to hit the Cross. Ended up in Hugo’s, comparing sleazy stories (though one, who will remain nameless, had slightly more intense stories than the rest.

Saturday was trying to be a quiet one, but ended up heading over the Alec’s for a couple of beverages. Then got a message that Strace was starting his residency at Le Panic and that we should all bask in his glory. Ended up at the Cross til 3, and the highlight was Shivs’ favourite kebab man moving next to Empire. “Hey Sexy-Boy”, yelled from across the street, followed by a hug and kebabs for all.

Yesterday was the pool party, with a few people sinking a few beverages. Good times were had by MOST, though I think JD is a little miffed at his missed effort. Sank WAY too many beers, jammed some awesome tunes, enjoyed the 33 degrees pool and generally had fun. Will try to include photos… (via A Test Of Will)

Not much happening in Sydney since I returned from Queensland. I had to come back early (so Thursday instead of Sunday) for the AWARD school Open Day (an advertising course that I am HOPING to get into, though it’s nigh on impossible!) but that finished earlier than expected. This gave me the opportunity to head over the Eastern Members party; quite a sight! Free alcohol and food meant that the place was heaving, though the usual demographic of 17 year old girls was thinner than usual. I did still hear a guy ask a girl in the bathroom queue where she worked, to hear the reply of ‘oh, I’m studying..’. Quick to jump in, he asks ‘what’? She flatly states ‘the HSC’… oh, the antics of the Eastern.
Place DIED after the free alcohol ended (literally quartering in about 10 mins) and so we decided to hit the Cross. Ended up in Hugo’s, comparing sleazy stories (though one, who will remain nameless, had slightly more intense stories than the rest.

Saturday was trying to be a quiet one, but ended up heading over the Alec’s for a couple of beverages. Then got a message that Strace was starting his residency at Le Panic and that we should all bask in his glory. Ended up at the Cross til 3, and the highlight was Shivs’ favourite kebab man moving next to Empire. “Hey Sexy-Boy”, yelled from across the street, followed by a hug and kebabs for all.

Yesterday was the pool party, with a few people sinking a few beverages. Good times were had by MOST, though I think JD is a little miffed at his missed effort. Sank WAY too many beers, jammed some awesome tunes, enjoyed the 33 degrees pool and generally had fun. Will try to include photos… (via A Test Of Will)

I have left Noosa this morning with the first day of rain, only to land back in Sydney to more intense rain. Woo.

Having gotten back from Niseko almost 2 weeks ago, I spent the first week catching up with people and doing bugger all. Good times. On Sunday 15th, flew up to Maroochydore and from there to our trusty room in Seahaven (been coming almost 25 years with only 1 or 2 omissions). Happy days in the sun, out in the surf and burning through my Chrissie books.

Highlights definitely go to jetskiing through the mouth of the Noosa river and into the surf. Reasonable swell and 70km/h top speeds make for massive jumps, HUGE stacks and general lunacy. Hitting the waves for about half an hour, it was time to come in. As I followed the guide, I blipped the throttle off one wave to flatten my landing (we were moving with the waves meaning a 3 foot drop over the broken wave wash). However, did not see the next smaller wave right in front of me and ended up submerging me and the jet ski about half a metre below the surface. Needless to say, looked like an extra from Waterworld and was very impressed with myself.

Otherwise nothing else to report, and waiting for drinks on Saturday at mine. Hopefully I can get a couple of photos to post. (via A Test Of Will)

I have left Noosa this morning with the first day of rain, only to land back in Sydney to more intense rain. Woo.

Having gotten back from Niseko almost 2 weeks ago, I spent the first week catching up with people and doing bugger all. Good times. On Sunday 15th, flew up to Maroochydore and from there to our trusty room in Seahaven (been coming almost 25 years with only 1 or 2 omissions). Happy days in the sun, out in the surf and burning through my Chrissie books.

Highlights definitely go to jetskiing through the mouth of the Noosa river and into the surf. Reasonable swell and 70km/h top speeds make for massive jumps, HUGE stacks and general lunacy. Hitting the waves for about half an hour, it was time to come in. As I followed the guide, I blipped the throttle off one wave to flatten my landing (we were moving with the waves meaning a 3 foot drop over the broken wave wash). However, did not see the next smaller wave right in front of me and ended up submerging me and the jet ski about half a metre below the surface. Needless to say, looked like an extra from Waterworld and was very impressed with myself.

Otherwise nothing else to report, and waiting for drinks on Saturday at mine. Hopefully I can get a couple of photos to post. (via A Test Of Will)

Slopestyle family in Niseko
Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs. Just a belated shot… this is from our last day on the slopes.. Dad, Mum, Me, James and Pete. That you can see us (i.e. there isn’t a blizzard between the camera and us) is a miracle in itself.
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Slopestyle family in Niseko
Originally uploaded by WilliamJBurroughs. Just a belated shot… this is from our last day on the slopes.. Dad, Mum, Me, James and Pete. That you can see us (i.e. there isn’t a blizzard between the camera and us) is a miracle in itself.
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So we’ve arrived in Tokyo airport after two hours in a car and an hour flight. But we’ve got 5 hours to kill before we can board. AND, because Mum and Dad are flying Business and have a QANTAS membership, we can usually get three kids into the lounge. But the staff at the door did not feel that bending the rules was a good idea, so Pete, James and I are taking it in turns to hit the lounge. Feels like at you’re at a bar and need to fish around for girls just to get let in… not happy.

Last night was an absolute bender, getting headspins just from thinking about it again. Went to another lodge on the other side of town to meet up with some of Mum’s QLD mates, and got absolutely lined up by ‘Belly’, one of the guys Mum went travelling with after school. Beer after beer, with no dinner, ended in some crazy stories and dancing, but I certainly paid for it. Minus 15 degrees required a run home across the town, followed by a couple of hours in the toilet at home. Passed out and woke up sprawled against one of the walls. Have been feeling like shit ever since - simply living on a Neurophen cocktail til I get home and can re-adjust.

Anyway, times up, Pete’s next in. Peace out peeps… (via A Test Of Will)

So we’ve arrived in Tokyo airport after two hours in a car and an hour flight. But we’ve got 5 hours to kill before we can board. AND, because Mum and Dad are flying Business and have a QANTAS membership, we can usually get three kids into the lounge. But the staff at the door did not feel that bending the rules was a good idea, so Pete, James and I are taking it in turns to hit the lounge. Feels like at you’re at a bar and need to fish around for girls just to get let in… not happy.

Last night was an absolute bender, getting headspins just from thinking about it again. Went to another lodge on the other side of town to meet up with some of Mum’s QLD mates, and got absolutely lined up by ‘Belly’, one of the guys Mum went travelling with after school. Beer after beer, with no dinner, ended in some crazy stories and dancing, but I certainly paid for it. Minus 15 degrees required a run home across the town, followed by a couple of hours in the toilet at home. Passed out and woke up sprawled against one of the walls. Have been feeling like shit ever since - simply living on a Neurophen cocktail til I get home and can re-adjust.

Anyway, times up, Pete’s next in. Peace out peeps… (via A Test Of Will)

It has snowed every single day I’ve been here. That’s extrordinary.

Yesterday was skiing as normal, but today was out of control. We did a course called “The White Room”, where you learn about avalache survival, how to use a homing beacon and how to ski some of the most outrageous powder in the universe. Not exaggerating (which wouldn’t be like me at all), the snow would flip over your head as you turn. Shoulder deep in some places, bottomless powder - it was just like in those skiing videos. I swear, I’ll never ski snow this good again, just utterly amazing. You have to take all the lifts to the top, then take off your skis and walk to the summit, where we got blue skies for the first time since we arrived. The view was astounding. Best skiing, best snow ever. So pumped (as you can probably tell).

Last day skiing tomorrow and then I head back, so should be back on Sunday morning. I hope someone’s prepared the parade and the stippers. (Male and fat Juzz, my favourite…)

Peace out OGs… (via A Test Of Will)

It has snowed every single day I’ve been here. That’s extrordinary.

Yesterday was skiing as normal, but today was out of control. We did a course called “The White Room”, where you learn about avalache survival, how to use a homing beacon and how to ski some of the most outrageous powder in the universe. Not exaggerating (which wouldn’t be like me at all), the snow would flip over your head as you turn. Shoulder deep in some places, bottomless powder - it was just like in those skiing videos. I swear, I’ll never ski snow this good again, just utterly amazing. You have to take all the lifts to the top, then take off your skis and walk to the summit, where we got blue skies for the first time since we arrived. The view was astounding. Best skiing, best snow ever. So pumped (as you can probably tell).

Last day skiing tomorrow and then I head back, so should be back on Sunday morning. I hope someone’s prepared the parade and the stippers. (Male and fat Juzz, my favourite…)

Peace out OGs… (via A Test Of Will)

Just a quickie because internet is an expensive luxury in the mountains.

Has been snowing non-stop here, but this has been affecting visibility. So while Day 1 was awesome, Day 2 was a little hairy as we couldn’t see much at all. Sticking to the trees bred some vision but hidden branches under the snow meant for some hilarious stacks seemingly from nowhere.

Day 3 (today) was HEAPS better. Someone nicked my ski pass out of my jacket in the drying room (a season one worth about $400) but managed to get it cancelled and another issued. While this was a massive effort, when I finally got to the mountain, it was worth it. Constant snow, but with some decent visibility, meant the powder was out of control. Snow flying over the face and hitting some near vertical slopes that you would have to jump turn, resulting a 2 metre fall before landing in the snow and sinking another metre or more. Just incredible. Will try and take the camera out tomorrow and get some shots that I probably won’t be able to Flickr, but they’ll be up when I get back fo sheezy.

Only other thing was last night’s dinner. “Hank’s” is literally Hank’s house, where he has Mr. Miyagi’s identical twin (only with a beard) cooking sausages and Herring over the fireplace. So good, especially when the Gin Rummy tournament with Pete and James had been taking a very competitive edge, requiring the consumption of numerous beers to calm the nerves. Suffice to say, a Burroughs decathalon has been set in motion, with each member vowing to smash the others at their preferred sport. Boule practise is set for as soon as I get home!!

Nothing much to report, THOUGH, I notice JD (the mad advocate of the abusive comment) has not followed through with NYE report. Which makes me think that the waitress got the better of him. Bradders, find out and make him and Juzz report back to me!! Haha… They may get personal email attacks to guarantee some honesty.

Peace and love peoples…

P.S. Got a message from 0416 282 676, wanting a DJ for Sat night. Don’t have that number on my new phone, so tell them I can’t reply from Japan and that Adrian Bright MAY be interested (but for free, I doubt it). Also, let me know who it is. (via A Test Of Will)

Just a quickie because internet is an expensive luxury in the mountains.

Has been snowing non-stop here, but this has been affecting visibility. So while Day 1 was awesome, Day 2 was a little hairy as we couldn’t see much at all. Sticking to the trees bred some vision but hidden branches under the snow meant for some hilarious stacks seemingly from nowhere.

Day 3 (today) was HEAPS better. Someone nicked my ski pass out of my jacket in the drying room (a season one worth about $400) but managed to get it cancelled and another issued. While this was a massive effort, when I finally got to the mountain, it was worth it. Constant snow, but with some decent visibility, meant the powder was out of control. Snow flying over the face and hitting some near vertical slopes that you would have to jump turn, resulting a 2 metre fall before landing in the snow and sinking another metre or more. Just incredible. Will try and take the camera out tomorrow and get some shots that I probably won’t be able to Flickr, but they’ll be up when I get back fo sheezy.

Only other thing was last night’s dinner. “Hank’s” is literally Hank’s house, where he has Mr. Miyagi’s identical twin (only with a beard) cooking sausages and Herring over the fireplace. So good, especially when the Gin Rummy tournament with Pete and James had been taking a very competitive edge, requiring the consumption of numerous beers to calm the nerves. Suffice to say, a Burroughs decathalon has been set in motion, with each member vowing to smash the others at their preferred sport. Boule practise is set for as soon as I get home!!

Nothing much to report, THOUGH, I notice JD (the mad advocate of the abusive comment) has not followed through with NYE report. Which makes me think that the waitress got the better of him. Bradders, find out and make him and Juzz report back to me!! Haha… They may get personal email attacks to guarantee some honesty.

Peace and love peoples…

P.S. Got a message from 0416 282 676, wanting a DJ for Sat night. Don’t have that number on my new phone, so tell them I can’t reply from Japan and that Adrian Bright MAY be interested (but for free, I doubt it). Also, let me know who it is. (via A Test Of Will)