  Maiden Blog. Messrs Strachan and Hersheson! You threw down the gauntlet...issued me with an edict...I am expected to generate a dazzling literary creation, against which my worthiness in joining your exclusive bloggers circle would be judged. Alas, due to extenuating circumstances (namely whoring myself on the mean and gritty streets of Newcastle Upon Tyne, trying to find gainful employment, and the general malaise and exhaustion that results from such activities) - you will read no such creation today. However, I do feel that as I was the one who pointed out to Mr Hersheson the quote that graces the title page of your worthy weblog, I should be allowed some leeway.
AND, perusal of blog archives have left me with more pressing matters to attend to. Brother Hellyer, you no longer have to stand alone in your fight against genre-isation! Yes, breathe a sigh of relief, as I too abhor this filthy practice that festers in the hotbed of categorisation that is 12 Claremont Street. Insidious ritual it is, and I commend your valour and bravery for not giving in to the 'other side'. The world is not neat and ordered, so nor should our music be! Stand strong, soldier, you now have an ANZAC on your side!
(and yes, Josh, I do realise I am not both an Australian AND a New Zealander, but allow me some poetic license, please)... And if anyone can actually articulate to me exactly what trip-hop is, I'll........I'll be impressed, and perhaps buy you a present. Daniel, may I enquire as to what a pikey is? I like your list idea - please find below ten of my most reviled things. 1. Snakes 2. People eating with their mouths open 3. Sniffing 4. Tight Arses 5. Brits asking me about 'Neighbours'.
And also thinking that saying 'G'day Cobber! ' to me is the height of wit and hilarity. It's not. 6. Incorrect grammar and spelling 7. Celery 8. Women wearing tights with open toe-d shoes. There is no circumstance where this is acceptable. 9. Insincerity 10. The Olsen twins...Mary Kate and Ashley. Grrr (did you guys get that sitcom over here? 'Full House'?)... I'll end with a question...how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood??
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