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27 December, 1954 (55)

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By fabiana badiu

posted on 9 July 2010 at 14:19
Ian, where are you 'mate'????? :)))))))))) There is some good crazy stuff going on at Michael's virtual campsite. You must be part of it, so here is an official invite. Come and join us. The sooner the better. And bring some good music as well, will ya? :)

By Sharleen Wright

posted on 4 May 2010 at 15:30
Join us at Aus-lo - a special gathering of Australian fans at Eurovision. All welcome! Share the moment! http://tinyurl.com/2bpfy8z
Reply from Ian:
One day - I will be there! I really hope so anyhow. Enjoy it.

By Michael Spencer

posted on 20 March 2010 at 16:50
Yes, I agree with you about this year's entries so far. UK's is a "safe" song. It won't win, but it will probably finish in the top ten.

My Email is still the same, and I should be in this country for the rest of the year.
Sue and I will be going to Aus in 2011. Let's hope we're not over there when you're over here....Fingers crossed.

With my mum being in hospital still I'm not getting as much time to log onto to my PC. So when I do, I've usually got about an hour's work just to deal with all my Emails. Then it's off to bed, then up for work and so on and so forth. So forgive me if I am a bit slow in replying.

Hope the rest of your family are OK...Speak to you later

By Michael Spencer

posted on 11 March 2010 at 21:15
Hi Ian
Hope you and your family are well. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. There's been alot happening in my life of late. Haven't even had time to stay abreast of this year's Eurovision. I'm currently trying to plough through each country's selection shows - and falling asleep before the end of each show - so I don't know which song won. Anyway, I'll get there in the end.

How are you getting on with your visa/visit to UK. Hope things are going more smoothly now. When you know the dates you are coming, let me know and I'll sort out some time off work.

I'll leave you now and get ready to fall asleep in front of ESCTV the Irish Selection show.

By Maria M

posted on 3 February 2010 at 09:03
Hei. I wouldn't say typical. But not atypical either =P I myself don't like the Finnish song much. I was voting for Heli Kajo.

By fabiana badiu

posted on 2 January 2010 at 18:23
That was a beautiful Neil Young cover, thank you so much for this lovely birthday present! I had a quiet birthday myself and enjoyed it a great deal. Lately I seem to be very much into nice and quiet things. It's pure extravaganza to me! :)

By fabiana badiu

posted on 31 December 2009 at 23:48
Ian, I know I'm awfully late with this but still... Happy Birthday and an Incredibly Happy New Year!!!!!!

By Michael Spencer

posted on 31 December 2009 at 18:46
I've just realised also that I never wished you a Happy Birthday. I did think about you on the day....Honest !
Anyway, here goes....HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN........."Why was he born so beautiful, why was he.............."
You would have got that song at my Rugby Club if you'd been over here at the time.
Anyway, hope you had a good day and once again HAPPY NEW YEAR.
I'm just getting into my Tuxedo, ready for the festivities.

By Michael Spencer

posted on 31 December 2009 at 18:37
You are probably already there now. In the New Year that is. Hope you had a great New Year celebration, and that all your dreams and ambitions come true for the coming year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MATE !!!!
Keep sending the great music from down under.

By fabiana badiu

posted on 28 December 2009 at 22:37
It was a Beautiful song, thank you so much for it!! ..and after a white pre-Xmas, I had a Xmas that looked like spring... I'm truly puzzled...

By fabiana badiu

posted on 24 December 2009 at 20:26
A Merry Christmas to you and all your dear ones! :)
Reply from Ian:
Thanks Fabiana - and a Merry Christmas to you too. It is Christmas Day here now and I am about to go out for lunch. A perfect 25 degrees too. See you real soon.
And a Christmas song for you
http://www.sbs.com.au/rockwiz/past/687/Adalita
so it doesnt go jerky - push display then full screen and it will play OK.
See ya!

By Michael Spencer

posted on 18 December 2009 at 23:57
Birthday went OK on the film set. Actually had a conversation with Colin Firth. What a nice bloke !
It's snowing here, which I like. So all in all I've had a great birthday.
Re the Belgium song. I downloaded it about three weeks ago. It doesn't really do anything for me. Mind you, Leona Lewis's version did't either. Just not my cup of tea, I guess.
The cuts on my legs are healing very nicely, but the cut in my groin is still quite painful. The walking is progressing, but with the snow coming I have not been getting anywhere near the four miles a day I'm supposed to be doing.
People I know keep calling me in every time I pass the pub !!!!!
It's a cruel life !!!!!

By Michael Spencer

posted on 10 December 2009 at 23:25
Thanks for the sentiments. I'm now about to checkout the music.
Catch you later

By Michael Spencer

posted on 7 December 2009 at 20:26
I'm doing OK, mate. Got your Christmas Card, even though the address appeared to be a wild guess. Lucky the local Postmaster and his posties all know me. I've sent you a card from Silsden, showing a view of one of my local pubs in the snow. Not very impressive, but it's the thought that counts. DON'T THROW THE ENVELOPE AWAY UNTIL YOU've MADE A NOTE OF MY PROPER ADDRESS AND POSTCODE.
Are you any nearer knowing when you will return ???
I'm having some surgery this Friday, and I'm likely to be off work until after Christmas, so I'll be giving the Eurovision network some stick while I'm off.
Sue's doing OK, even though she is now fully redundant.
Oh ! nearly forgot, Sue and I have passed an audition to appear as a couple in a crowd for a forthcoming film.
Filming takes place on my birthday and will last a couple of days.
So unless we end up on the cutting room floor, you'll be acquainted with two minor film stars (Ho Ho Ho)
Hope you and your family have a good christmas. Sue sends her best wishes also.

By fabiana badiu

posted on 4 November 2009 at 15:15
Thanks for the song :) So how was your trip to Britland??

By Michael Spencer

posted on 4 October 2009 at 22:23
I've spoken to the Postmaster, Andrew, today. He apologises for not being as co-operative as he could have been. His behaviour was, as I suspected, well intentioned and he has asked me to forward his apology for delaying you in your search for me.
Hope you got to Wedgewood safely, and that the rest of your travels are successful.
Reply from Ian:
Hi Michael - yeah - enjoyed the rest of the trip. Hahaha - you tell the postmaster he'll have to do better to throw me off the scent!

By Michael Spencer

posted on 2 October 2009 at 00:16
Well Done !
You found me, and it was nice meeting you and your family.

By fabiana badiu

posted on 22 August 2009 at 19:22
glad you enjoyed the cruise. Oh, and you're right: we really have to play a bit every now and then. So, will you join our Eurovision party?

By fabiana badiu

posted on 9 July 2009 at 17:36
Enjoy your vacation :) and make sure to tell us about it when you're back on land!

By fabiana badiu

posted on 19 June 2009 at 00:27
Ian, new topics. On my profile this time :) you can choose anything you like (even Mick's polar bear issue LOL)

By fabiana badiu

posted on 16 June 2009 at 13:16
So you've been awfully busy having fun! Good for you, mate lol Sorry about the weather, we're having a pretty nice one over here.. Oh, and I sure hope you're a Jedi sort of trekkie. Or are you trying to take over the galaxy using the Force? lol

By fabiana badiu

posted on 15 June 2009 at 19:45
Crocodile Joe Ian (I bet there are no crocs where you live hahaha), you've been awfully quiet these days! Is everything all right?

By fabiana badiu

posted on 12 June 2009 at 22:56
look, I've just formed a book club on Rodrigo's profile. it is dedicated to my grandpa's memory, so I'd sure appreciate it if you could take the time and write a little something on the suggested topic (i.e. spirituality and supernatural things). I'll be forever grateful if you do :)

By fabiana badiu

posted on 8 June 2009 at 22:44
Ian, you're perfect. The terrific girl that'll be by your side is sure lucky!

By fabiana badiu

posted on 7 June 2009 at 20:13
omg, we have so much in common. you do laundry, i do laundry; you love The Doors, I love The Doors. Go figure!

By fabiana badiu

posted on 3 June 2009 at 15:22
well, the rain is as necessary as the heat I guess. Oh, and I also love electric storms (had one yesterday!) they always remind me of the East17 song that goes
'when the thunder calls you,
from a mountain high,
it's time to spread your wings and fly.

when the thunder calls you,
under purple sun,
to the place where horses run'

do you know it?

By fabiana badiu

posted on 31 May 2009 at 18:51
I planned to have some fun in the sun, and ended up having another kind of fun in the rain, which was much better. This pretty much sums it up lol

By fabiana badiu

posted on 29 May 2009 at 00:03
Don't worry, I'll make up for the play part this weekend! It's gonna be fun. further details when I get back :D

By fabiana badiu

posted on 26 May 2009 at 21:00
My blues was yesterday's news. Right now I'm just beaten. I gotta stop being a workoholic lol

By fabiana badiu

posted on 25 May 2009 at 20:17
I’m really glad to hear it! I thought you went missing in action or something lol
I hope you're ok, 'mate' :)))))))

By fabiana badiu

posted on 21 May 2009 at 17:56
Hello, anybody here??....(with an echo). Dear Ian, have you abandoned us? Already?

By fabiana badiu

posted on 19 May 2009 at 20:20
Thank you, Ian. You've just proved my point: guys are as shallow as girls!!! lol
cheers

By fabiana badiu

posted on 17 May 2009 at 17:48
Well Ian, what can I say, the Girl Power ruled last night! lol That's how shallow girls are: they just can't resist a cute guy :))))))))))
cheers

By fabiana badiu

posted on 16 May 2009 at 13:23
Hi Ian!
To tell you the truth, I'm having a hard time choosing from the entries. There are so many good ones: Iceland, France, Sweden, Estonia, Israel, Norway, Malta, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Portugal, Armenia, Modova and even Ukraine (yes, Ukraine lol). I can't make up my mind, they are all my favorites. I guess it will all come down to the live performances tonight. I'm really looking forward to it. woohoo!!!!!!!!!!

By Rodrigo Romero

posted on 15 May 2009 at 16:19
Well, so you got it right then. I really never thought that Croatia could make it. It was obvious that at least one of the former Yugoslav countries would qualify, but I thought it was going to be Serbia (thank God it wasn't) or even Slovenia, but never Croatia!!!
I agree with you, I still think that Iceland is the most deserving country to win, and after that I too love Spain, and France!!! I hope it won't be Norway!!!

By Rodrigo Romero

posted on 14 May 2009 at 15:55
Hey there, I totally agree, the Estonian entry is incredibly beautiful, and I have no doubt it will cruise to the final.
Hadise, what can I say, I actually did like her outfit, but what probably was terrible was the camerawork, which failed to help her show it off a bit more.
As for the final, I strongly support Iceland, and right after, Spain and France. I think all three songs are just perfect, each one in its style!
What do you think?

By fabiana badiu

posted on 14 May 2009 at 15:00
thanks for sharing, Ian :) So I guess that once again you're gonna be up at 4 am to watch the show....well, this is what addiction does to people LOL cheers, mate

By fabiana badiu

posted on 12 May 2009 at 15:15
Ian, you're so right about the Estonian entry. Hauntingly beautiful indeed :) Hey, I couldn't help peeking at the your reply to Michael (ok, I'm nosy) and it's too bad you didn't write about your favorites from the 1st semi-final as well :(
Reply from Ian:
Hi Fabiana - I got up at 4am this morning to watch the semifinal on the internet! It isn't shown here until Friday night and that's too long to wait! I did have some favorites in the first semi - they are - Iceland (lovely song ), Belgium, Turkey, Malta, Montenegro, Turkey, Switzerland, and Sweden. Well some of them got through - but not all. The Swiss song was a lot like Coldplay and maybe it was a little too 'grown up' for Eurovision. I was surprised Montenegro didn't get through. Belgium?? Well not many people seem to like it but I think it is a good fun song, something to move to and smile along with.
Yes I love the Estonian song. From the first time I heard it - I said it was my choice to win. I hope Iceland does well - that was my second choice. There are lots of other good songs I know - but those two appealed immediately to me. Pity I can't vote! The TV station will probably have a vote again this year. Last year the most popular song in the comp was the Dutch song, which never even made it to the final. I really liked Ukraine last year. I'm still playing last years CD's! hahaha
I'll see you around the place I suppose. See ya!

By Michael Spencer

posted on 11 May 2009 at 02:07
Hi Ian
Thanks for the friend request.
I've not long returned home from visiting my son in Oz. He lives in the Sunshine State between Brisbane and Surfers Paradise.
I enjoyed my month there and can't wait to go back and explore further afield.

I've just had a frustrating moment writing my blog of the second semi-final, only to watch it vanish into the ether when I pressed the publish button. Technology !!!
It's late now, so I'll get off to bed and re-publish my thoughts tomorrow.
Bye for now
Reply from Ian:
Hi Michael! Well I'm coming to the UK in September doing some family history! Hope it isn't too cold then!
My choices for the second semi are - Poland, Norway, Denmark Slovenia ( I sont think they use their singer quite enough - but I like it), Hngary, Greece, Ukraine, Estonia( best song in the comp I think!) Azerbaijan and maybe Ireland! We'' compare notes when you put your blog up - if it allows you that is. There are some fantastic songs again this year. I never understand why the comp seems to get mocked. It's all about having fun - and there is only going to be one winner. England will do better this year - I like the song, I like the singer, but I don't know that it is Eurovision. I also like Spain and Germany.
See you around the place I suppose.

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