tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post2873701117094712035..comments2007-11-16T15:58:31.924+11:00maccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448356399808423295noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-40039356658983565342007-11-16T15:58:00.000+11:002007-11-16T15:58:00.000+11:00For those wondering which post Kelly and I are discussing, here's the link:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://maccamusings.blogspot.com/2006/03/something-for-canberra.html" REL="nofollow">Something for Canberra</A>maccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448356399808423295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-39044080625043918022007-11-16T15:53:00.000+11:002007-11-16T15:53:00.000+11:00Hi Kelly,<BR/> thanks for the comment. I am sorry that you have found offence in my comments, particularly regarding the celebration in the park event. I do think, however, that you are being a tad harsh and reactive about opinions I chose to express, based on my experience, and my personal tastes. This blog is not, as you describe it, a vehicle for me to put down people, and "throw out negative vibes". You will note that in that same post, I also praise other aspects of the show, and in fact, rate it as one of best days in Canberra. The fact is, I didn't really like Jake's set. That's my personal opinion. I do admit that I was probably a bit harsh in my assessment. He was enjoyable enough, but not to my taste .. much like my blog is not to your taste - fair enough. And by the way, I never referred to him personally as a bogan. <BR/><BR/>That post has actually taught me a lot about the reach of blogs (or perhaps the power of googling one's name to find them mentioned on a blog post). Since then I have had a number of very friendly and indeed, useful exchanges with Mark, the MC. I, myself, have a growing interest in radio, and have been involved with the community radio station 2XX .. feel free to ring ion and abuse me sometime :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I urge you to keep reading more of my blog, and hopefully you will see that I it is not quite the vehicle of hate and evil that you currently believe.<BR/><BR/>I do genuinely wish Jake all the best with his music. I have no doubt there is an audience for it.maccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448356399808423295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-92048638174120225172007-11-16T13:36:00.000+11:002007-11-16T13:36:00.000+11:00Hi Macca<BR/>I am the wife of the 'bogan' singer, Jake Roff, of whom you saw perform at the 2006 celebrations in the park. <BR/><BR/>Upon skimming through your blog, I noticed a simple site, a vehicle for you to put down others who are putting themselves out there and doing what they love. <BR/><BR/>If you were familiar with australian sports, sporting hero's and personalities you would have recognised that Jake's lyrics were that of the aussie poet Mr Rupert McCall, Rupert and Jake put the tunes together, when Jake came onto the stage he introduced himself and told the story behind the songs he was going to perform. <BR/><BR/>As for the 'socceroos song' dig, you obviously misheard the lyric or heard what you wanted to hear 'ie socceroo rhymes with kangaroo', so I guess in your mind that's what he sung. <BR/><BR/>I don't know Mark personally, but he, Jake and others were out there doing a job, and to have someone like you sit back, on your tree, throw out negative vibes then ride home and type your negativity into a computer makes me feel sorry for you. <BR/><BR/>Why don't you just get out there next time and enjoy the diverse range of folks in our community and what they have to offer. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps next time you sit here, at your computer, wishing to deposit all that negativity into cyberspace, try spreading a little positivity, you might start to feel a bit better about yourselfkellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886074592076833323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-52746234301091365782007-11-15T10:55:00.000+11:002007-11-15T10:55:00.000+11:00Ciao Serena!<BR/> I am sorry I did not get to say goodbye. The whole last week was so frantic, that I missed saying goodbye to quite a few people. I do hope you can make it down here sometime. You have to visit your Uncle sometime (though from memory, I think you said he was in NZ) :)<BR/><BR/>I certainly hope to back in Genova again one day. Aff and I both got quite attached to the place.maccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448356399808423295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-56254197052313965042007-11-10T04:36:00.000+11:002007-11-10T04:36:00.000+11:00I am so sorry I couldnt come to the pizza dinner, and last week I was not in Morego, so I couldnt say goodbye to you!!<BR/><BR/>Well.. hope this is another little reason to see you soon again!!!<BR/><BR/>Hope you and Aff have good time in Rome! Have a nice travel back home..<BR/><BR/>Anyway we will miss you both! Bye and see you soon (maybe at your place, who knows).<BR/><BR/>Serenaarwen_hhttp://arwenh.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-61063382809385335382007-11-02T16:37:00.000+11:002007-11-02T16:37:00.000+11:00Don't you know Melbourne is the WORLD'S MOST LIVABLE CITY?! Buggar Genova! It seems to have seduced you. (Apologies to your Gevonese friends - in fact - invite them over and show them around - they might enjoy our leisurely trams and friendly people and - if they care to scratch the surface - they will surely find a lot going on - I can't speak for Canberra)<BR/>Thanks for the update, Chrismarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12586489.post-61439719044769897112007-11-02T08:41:00.000+11:002007-11-02T08:41:00.000+11:00Ciao ragazzi,<BR/>Again very good writing! Godetevi Roma!<BR/>Chris, to be honest I have no idea what was in that last cocktail neither (felt a little biggy myself). I only asked Stefano to make me something strong and nice!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, be well and hope the house search goes well. Be well and we will be in touch!<BR/>Statemi bene!Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08163620678984090914noreply@blogger.com