stephen blyth’s blog

There was a pretty good turn-out for the 100th Melbourne Critical Mass. I estimated about 400 or so. There were people in wacky outfits, parents and with their kids, business types, bearded greenies and cycle enthusiasts.
After a ramble through some inner city streets, the ride headed west toward the Bolte Bride, a six lane link […]

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I’m slowly exploring Brunswick, and tonight in a Turkish pizza place down Sydney Road I found pita bread for a dollar. The bag of bread weighs half a kilo and is very fresh. It is perhaps symbolic of the ethnic mix in the area that this type of bread is so plentiful.
The eateries and shops […]

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Sometimes weather forecasters can be wrong, very wrong. Rather than the temperature being a pleasant 30 degrees or so, perfect for hitting the wine trail, it was over 40 degrees. Venturing from the air conditioned Commodore to the tasting room through the blistering, baking heat was an ordeal. Although we did persevere, I didn’t wander […]

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The conceptual thinking that has gone into this trailer was startlingly original compared without virtually everthing else on display at the sustainableLIVINGfestival.com. Set-up to support community events, the trailer comes equipped with plates, tressel tables, washing equipment and eco-friendly detergent. Dishwashing elbow grease is all that needs to be supplied by the people running an […]

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Happy birthday to Skyla, aged one. Proud parents - Dave and Ceridwyn - were surrounded by friends, merriment, a huge cake, toys, music making, and all that makes for a good party. Living close to Angelsea beach and graced with a large backyard, folk slumbered and swam according to their mood.
It was hot, blisteringly hot […]

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I take my hat off to the city parents for their foresight. I’ve just got back from a cycle ride from Northcote 17km along the Merri Trail beside the creek of the same name. Apart from a few abberrant moments, where cyclists have to cross roads, the entire route is off-road. I’m sure, part of […]

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That’s all I’ve got to say about the second-hand Apple iBook I just secured. And, its name is Jack Joh, in honour of the Korean guy I bought it from. And, for the really geeky, it’s a 600mhz 12″ 20 gig iBook with OS 10.3.2. Tumeke!
Having been somewhat phased-out by looking for a home for […]

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Ok, ok, a pretty outlandish, outreageous, O.T.T statement. But even in such utterances some truth can be found. My confessional beginneth…
After trying a couple of anonymous Japanese places, it was time to go to some respected vege institutions. Sian and Steve suggested trying the Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant, just off Lygon Street in Carlton. Although peaceful […]

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