Australia 280 & 281 England 644 England win the game by an innings and 83 runs. England retain the Ashes and win the series 3-1. Whelp, the fact that I had an awesome final round in the Fantasy Ashes league was little consolation for what has been a miserable summer of cricket for the Aussies.  What an absolute hiding.  I ...

Today is my last day working as the manager of the Service Centre.  So for this week’s Youtube Friday clip, here’s Ronnie Corbett doing a sketch about the problem’s he’s having with his Blackberry.

Imagine if you will, a ninety minute fantasy film that managed to recreate the essense of the Lord of the Rings films.  There is a young protagonist who must embark on a long and perilous journey.  He has a network of friends that will give him guidance and support.  There is an evil army that wants to conquer the land.  ...

I Love You Phillip Morris is the remarkable true story of a gay con artist Steven Russell who commits a massive amount of credit card fraud, gets sent to prison, finds love with an inmate and then sets about becoming a lawyer so that he can secure an early release for his newfound lover. The story is told as a ...

New Years Eve at the Watson residence, Brisbane. Happy New Year! I trust that on New Years Eve, all the TFW staff and readers had a great night and a fitting send off to 2010.  I know I certainly did.  Thanks to Rich for hosting a great evening with plenty of good food and drink.  That twelve year old Yamazaki.  ...

Two Dudes Are Better Than One

For some reason, I guess I forgot to blog about the end of the fourth game in the Ashes.  Anyway, its not like there was much to write about.  Australia were bowled out for 108 in a truly awful first innings batting collapse and England went on to hand them a second crushing defeat where they won by more than ...

The first game of the New Year for Brisbane Roar saw them face their fiercest challenge to The Streak yet:  a top of the table clash away to Adelaide United and without three of their key players: Matt McKay (international duty), Thomas Broich (groin injury) and Ivan Franjic (pulled his hammy).  This game was seen to be a major test ...

I choo-choo-choose you

Looking back on 2010, here’s an assortment of topics off the top of my head that stood out as being worthy highlights or forgettable lowlights for the year. The Best of the Year The iPad I picked up an iPad at launch when it came out in May this year and am still absolutely in love with it.  It’s simple ...