Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

When I woke up this morning, this is how I found our little angel.

Obviously she got hot in the course of the night and spun around into this very comfortable position.

What's more, is that when frequenting our bed at night, she works her way onto this position between NP and me. No need to comment on how comfortable that is.

Building Tattoine (My New Computer)

G'day All.

Well, I had organised to have next Thursday off work to go and get all the components for our new computer, but alas, I couldn't wait and headed down to GameDude at Springwood on Saturday morning.

It took a while to build, as this was the first time I have built a computer from scratch.  I read and re-read each manual before installing the parts.

The hardest part of the whole process was trying to get the cabling (the psu has so many cables to it) as neat as possible to try and improve the air flow in the case.

So, as you can see from the image below the journey was a success and an excellent learning curve for a mid level geek (some might place me a bit higher on the geek tree though).



Head over to Our Flickr site to see the whole Step By Step.

Team Breakfast @ Java Coast Cafe

Team Breakfast @ Java Coast Cafe
Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

We all went down to the Java Coast Cafe for breaky this morning.. An excellent oasis in the urban jungle of Brissie.

Oh and the meal (poached eggs, bacon and tomato on Turkish bread) was excellent as well.

Computer Specs Update

1 x INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600
1 x ASUS P5QC Intel P45
1 x ASUS EAH4850 1GB DDR3
1 x G.SKILL Twin Pack 2x2 gig (4gig Total)
2 x Western Digital 640 gig 7200rpm SATAII CS GREEN POWER
1 x Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium64bit(OEM)
1 x Pioneer DVR-216BK
1 x COOLERMASTER Centurion 590
1 x CORSAIR TX750W Power Supply 750Watt

Editors Note: Damn the Aussie Dollar !!!!

XXXX Angels

XXXX Angels
Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

Hundreds of Motor Racing fans gathered at Reddacliff Place in Brisbane City today as the XXXX Angels accompanied Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Russell Ingall and a host of Indy drivers to promote the Indy 300 by signing Posters, Shirts and other fan paraphanalia during the lunchtime promotion.

The XXXX Angels wowed the crowds with three provocative dance routines then followed up with an opportunity for their fans to have their photo taken with the "Angels".  I'm sure some of the punters thought they were in heaven.  (Ed.  Groan)

Editors Note:  Sorry Lowndsey, I know you won Bathurst and all,but I still think you could do so much better in a Holden.

Lowndesy in Brissie

Lowndesy in Brissie
Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

4 all the motor racing fans out there, Criag Lowndes was in Reddacliff Place today at lunch for an Indy Promo.

Bollywood on the Wharf

We went to Portside Wharf at Hamilton Today to go ot the Indian festival called "Bollywood on the Wharf".

A very colourful day with all the Indian Sari's and decorations.  We watched the Sari and Turban Wearing and Dancing competition while we were there.

Brisbane Babas Band was performing on the day as well, they were very good.

Photos Below.

JP's Krazee Faces

We bought some lollies from the shop and JP got the teeth and pulled some faces. She is a crack up.
She is so animated in her actions, I think she will be a comedienne.

Blair Fete

JP and CB's School had its Annual Fete on Saturday.

See the images below for more action.

We spent 3.5 hours on the oval traipsing between all the different rides.

POD - Wild '36 Coupe

POD - Wild '36 Coupe

Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

This rod was in the car park at Maccas this morning.

Splot Images

Title?

Originally uploaded by Chaval Brasil

I like this guys Images.

He puts paint on a layer sitting on a speaker, then blasts music at it and captures the result.

It is explained in more detail here.

Specs for my new Pute

Below are the Specifications For My New Computer:

CPU            INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600
MOBO          ASUS P5QC
GPU            Sapphire HD4870
RAM           2 x 2 GB sticks
HDD           2 x Western Digital 640 gig
CASE          THERMALTAKE M9 or ANTEC NINE HUNDRED
OS             Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Bit
OPTICAL DRIVE        Pioneer 216bk

Still got some double checking of reviews to go but so far this is the current Spec.

Jademonkee: My bad, the GPU is worth $349

Moon over Smythville

Moon over Smythville

Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

I took this photo of the moon from the back landing of our house.

This was an interesting learning experience. The camera meter said to take the shot at iso 100 f/8 1/30 s 300mm. But that gave a very washed out moon (click here to see the results of this one).

Changing the setting to the following gave the result you see here.
iso 100 f/8 1/160 s 300mm

Walking on the new bikeway

Walking on the new bikeway
Originally uploaded by EclipseAu

ICC are making a new bikeway from Brassall into North Ipswich. We went for a little walk along the new bikeway last night while waiting for our pizza.

We ordered a New Orleans from Pizza Capers, just in case you were interested.

The picture below is looking back towards North Ippy from the northern pedestrian barrier.

A very cool full moon was out as well.

Howllllllll

An Afternoon at the Park

JP had a friend over for a play date today.

We went up to Queens Park at about 1530hrs for a play.  You can see the girls at the top of the climbing frame.

This was the first time CB has been to the top of the frame by herself.

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Click on the photos for a larger image.

Spring Swim Fun

We went to Big Nanna and Poppy's place on Saturday for a visit.

When we got there my Uncle Russ and Aunty Sharon and cousin Nicole had popped in for a visit as well.

After Lunch the girls got in the pool and didn't get out again for about 3 hours. OOOOP. I tell a little lie, they got out a few times to jump in the spa.

Gender Biased Advertising

I stopped to snap a Pic of this advert on the back of the bus. (A bit hard to see here)

I thought it interesting that the powers that be would allow an Ad of a half naked woman on the back of the bus but would not allow ads of a man in undies in almost the same pose.

Hypocrites !

To see it better click on the photo to link to the larger image.  Below is the add that was banned in Queensland for being too racey.

[caption id="attachment_207" align="alignnone" width="242" caption="Banned in Queensland only"][/caption]

A Cool Show for Kids of all ages.

We went to have lunch with NP today after seeing "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" at the movies.

After lunch we watched Fudzwallop the clown.  This clown was excellent.  His jokes spanned the generations that were watching.

JP got to go up on stage to do a magic trick.

She made a rabbit appear out of an empty box. She did and excellent job, as you can see here she was successful in making the rabbit appear.

She was so impressed as she had never patted a rabbit before.