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According to the book Mum brought me, these two curious birds are Crimson Rosellas, whoops I mean Lorikeets.* I found them in the chapter entitled "pigeons and parrots"! Despite appearances, they are not escaped budgies, they are actually native - the Sydney equivalent of sparrows.
Yes, I realise the windows need a wash. But I'm two floors up, remember.
"Hello! Pieces of eight! Kwaarrrrk!"
*How was I meant to know that Australia had more than one type of funny red and blue bird?
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Alain de Botton: The Art of Travel
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Philip Pullman: The Amber Spyglass
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Steven Johnson: The Ghost Map
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Sara Wheeler: Terra Incognita
(Once a year I pick this up, open it at random, read through to the end then turn to the beginning and read it again.)
Alan Fletcher: The Art of Looking Sideways
(This is the blackhole of books - it sucks precious time away from all who pick it up.)
Mr. Scruff: Ninja Tuna
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Stars: In Our Bedroom After the War
(a whole album of story songs)
The Cat Empire: The Cat Empire
(Melbourne reggae)
Postal Service: Give Up
(Singing about freckles)
Scouting For Girls: Scouting For Girls
(Sad songs about Michaela Strachan to cheer you up)
Cinematic Orchestra: Ma Fleur
(Beautiful and sad)
Sigur Ros: ()
(A thing of beauty with no title)
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Thats ace. The last photo looks like he is giving you the stink eye.
Posted by: Robbie | Monday, 06 July 2009 at 03:42 PM