Ingrid Thorpe

Random musings and the occasional rant

Taiwanese take on the Australian election makes my day

Brilliance.  Although it must be said Abbott would have never let the refugees get away like that.

Hermits Hermits - old memories

This is the type of music that was always playing in the house when I grew up.  I still know all the words to most of the songs. :)

My lovely London (from 1845)

I often walk around London and just let the history seep into me.  Today when I walked to get my lunch was no different.

And when I got back to my desk I came across this excellent link to a panorama of the city from 1845.

Here it is in a google maps execution  http://www.ianvisits.co.uk/maps/london_1845_panorama.php

And here are the original images joined together.

 

Filed under  //   London History  

The gay olympics..

Gay couples hurdles and obstacles event.  Priceless.

Filed under  //   Funny   Gay olympics  

Newport - Ode to the Welsh

Ah the Welsh, you have to love them.  I have several Welsh friends and I always try and honour St Davids day with a bowl of Cawl when I can.

This is very special and so it must be posted.

Best version of Jesus Christ Superstar ever

The 1973 movie.  Best Judas ever, big up Carl Anderson.

Filed under  //   best version   Jesus Christ Superstar   Rock Opera  

Bizarre old memories..

Out of the blue I suddenly remembered a series of promotional videos that Tina Turner (of all people) did for the Australian Rugby League ages ago.

Classic stuff here. 

The original from 1989 (OMG)

And the follow up in 1990

Filed under  //   Australian Rugby League   Tina Turner  

Fantastic musicals

Yes its Friday and what better to put you in the weekend mode than Conan the Barbarian, the musical.

How to make a news report

I do love this summary by Charlie Brooker.  Spot on!

Filed under  //   Charlie Brooker   Media   News   Satire