Mon 7 April 2008 - Random thoughts
It was only at the third petrol station yesterday that I found a pump that was working.
Found three ATMs in close proximity all out of order at lunchtime.
Was anybody else listening to the ABC 774 (3LO) news this morning at 7:45am when somebody pressed the wrong button and The Twilight Zone music and Rod Serling’s introduction played over it? Or did I imagine it?
Actually the revamped ABC Melbourne web site is a bit like the Twilight Zone. Can’t find anything anymore.
It’s true, I was incredulous that Myki executive Vivian Miners got a $140K bonus.
They’ve almost finished re-paving Centre Road. I’m not totally convinced it’s an improvement, and who knows how much it’s costing. Evidently red brick is out of vogue, and asphalt with coloured bits is the “Now” look in streetscapes. I do like the plants though.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:54am
It’s great a Wobbies World!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLtBUS5fUow
And I went to great lengths to NOT record ads when I taped shows off TV!
April 8th, 2008 at 7:08am
Presumably wall to wall pavers all look the same, even the one that’s raised a centimetre, creates a tripping hazard, and costs the council $X in lawsuits every year.
Boring ashphalt with the occasional paver looks boring, but at least the bits that could represent a trippin risk look a bit different than most of the footpath.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:32am
I didn’t notice the sidewalk when I was walking on Centre road but I did notice the interesting pedestrian crossing at the railroad tracks. It reminded me of a petting zoo. A sign said it was a prototype being tested out. I forget what the sign said it cost but it seemed way too expensive. There must be an easier way to keep people safe.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:33am
I heard the ABC glitch, and thought I was in the Twilight Zone!!!
What was the story?? - I can’t remember atm, but I thought it was apt at the time
April 8th, 2008 at 10:13am
Get the PTUA to publish an open letter in newspapers asking Vivian to return her bonus. I don’t know what she could say in reply. If she’s stupid she might say that $140k is tiny in comparison to the overall cost.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:19am
Missed that ABC news stuff up. I would have thought, no I think, it is fully automated. Yes, I too hate the new ABC Melbourne website.
I did not hear about Miners’ bonus. Must have been for attendance and not performance.
Everywhere seems to paving like this now. I like it when it is fresh. Much cheaper to lay I would think too.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:25pm
Yes, heard the ABC news hiccup. We thought maybe Red hadn’t left the studio yet.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:49pm
His bonus.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:35pm
That a rain garden you see there in the right of the ‘new’ Centre road image. Filters off excess nutrients and contaminates.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:02pm
Vivian is a guy.
you don’t think that with the glass ceiling in place that Victoria’s highest paid public servant would be a female, really?