Channel Steve

We saw China!

Stephen McGrath — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:48:07 +0000

Today we saw China! I’ve been to Hong Kong before, but that doesn’t really count. Important disclaimer for those who don’t understand humor: The potentially controversial aspects of the following account are entirely fictional and are in no way to be taken seriously. Seriously!!! Important disclaimer #2: I love the Vietnamese and Chinese equally. OK? (Unless required

Birthday gift & cake

Stephen McGrath — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:39:23 +0000

I turned 35 on Sunday*. I only feel 28. I have such good genes, so thanks Mum & Dad. This was one of my best birthdays ever. I spent three wonderful days with the gorgeous Quỳnh culminating in a dinner at Shri – a classy rooftop restaurant in District 1. The view was lovely and the food

Rolfzing Matilda

Stephen McGrath — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:05:42 +0000

Waltzing Matilda is the song that fair dinkum Aussies say should be our National Anthem. Rolf Harris is our national icon and long-time unofficial cultural advisor to the British unwashed. Here he explains some of the bush language used, whilst delivering a typically rousing, Rolfish version. Rolf Harris – Waltzing Matilda Enjoy! PS – its a shared

OH&S Vietnam Style

Stephen McGrath — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:16:44 +0000

To clean a ceiling fan: 1. Drag and push the very heavy drinks fridge across the tiles until it is under the fan. 2. Use the nearby basin as a stepladder to climb onto the top of the fridge. 3. While kneeling, reach up to wipe the blades clean. Note: Ensure nothing has been unplugged beforehand and

Lotteria Happy Time

Stephen McGrath — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:08:40 +0000

Happy Time at Lotteria only comes with Shaker Fries. This is because you get that joyful experience all Vietnamese love of making unnecessary noise. You do that by emptying a sachet of smelly, fattening cheese powder into a large paper bag of fries, then shaking vigorously for 30 seconds, all the while giggling like a 6 year