A friend's son was riding/ driving a Pedal Prix car today in Adelaide. Now some of these teams are REALLY kamikaze types.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A new unit of measure a ‘Pharqmi'…
A new unit of measure a ‘Pharqmi' (for nearing infinity)...
The level of frustration one gets, constantly finding hair ties, hair clips, clothes, empty plates, food wrappers, discarded clothes, shoes, school books & bags, dead bananas, old sandwiches, drink bottles, DVD cases, loose DVD’s etc etc etc left everywhere in your house.
The unit of measure is a 'Pharqmi', the symbol of which is ‘pMe’. (Think of Charles's opening lines (Hugh Grant) in "Four Weddings and a Funeral"...)
It is measured with a highly modified sound level meter called an “iMaslave”. It’s output is directly proportional to the number of decibels, multiplied by the number of sharp utterances of "opharqinell (p)" measured, over time. It requires exceptional levels of computing power.
Not surprisingly, there is apparently no limit to the level of Pharqmi's one can measure at any given moment.
The formula is:
pMe = dB x p/t
(where p is the number of "opharqinell's" captured, t – the number of seconds)
Seemingly, the ultimate level, a 'Thankpharq' is rarely reached. A ‘Thankpharq’ is the holy grail of most houses and may only be reached when all the little darlings have grown up and left home. Obviously, a ‘Thankpharq’ is simply the ambient sound level as measured by a “Imaslave’.
The general market release of “Imaslave’s” is expected within the next ten years or sooner if computer processing power advances sufficiently enough to capture the rapid “opharqinell’s”, accurately. So far this is proving elusive. The current “Imaslave” is in early experimental phase and requires super computer cooling, thus limiting portability and marketability.
Well let's hope so!
The level of frustration one gets, constantly finding hair ties, hair clips, clothes, empty plates, food wrappers, discarded clothes, shoes, school books & bags, dead bananas, old sandwiches, drink bottles, DVD cases, loose DVD’s etc etc etc left everywhere in your house.
The unit of measure is a 'Pharqmi', the symbol of which is ‘pMe’. (Think of Charles's opening lines (Hugh Grant) in "Four Weddings and a Funeral"...)
It is measured with a highly modified sound level meter called an “iMaslave”. It’s output is directly proportional to the number of decibels, multiplied by the number of sharp utterances of "opharqinell (p)" measured, over time. It requires exceptional levels of computing power.
Not surprisingly, there is apparently no limit to the level of Pharqmi's one can measure at any given moment.
The formula is:
pMe = dB x p/t
(where p is the number of "opharqinell's" captured, t – the number of seconds)
Seemingly, the ultimate level, a 'Thankpharq' is rarely reached. A ‘Thankpharq’ is the holy grail of most houses and may only be reached when all the little darlings have grown up and left home. Obviously, a ‘Thankpharq’ is simply the ambient sound level as measured by a “Imaslave’.
The general market release of “Imaslave’s” is expected within the next ten years or sooner if computer processing power advances sufficiently enough to capture the rapid “opharqinell’s”, accurately. So far this is proving elusive. The current “Imaslave” is in early experimental phase and requires super computer cooling, thus limiting portability and marketability.
Well let's hope so!
Monday, April 05, 2010
Alex having fun ...
The lad has a great riding style and is already seriously quick. I worry at his ambition for a KTM 250 though...
Your's truly on the track ...
One of our Yam's has been "allowed to breath" so to speak. The difference is incredible from so so to ... yaaahoooo:) We are still tuning it and I expect to get a little more out of it to make really "crisp".
Must tighten up the suspension to suit as it is FAR too soft for anything but a casual ride. And I must get a modern helmet and some decent riding gear !!!!
Must tighten up the suspension to suit as it is FAR too soft for anything but a casual ride. And I must get a modern helmet and some decent riding gear !!!!
Pristine Mallee ...
Typical country as found on my brothers farm south of Lameroo, South Australia... This is one of many locations on the farm that enables great camping. And not a soul in sight over Easter ... superb:)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Polo 1
Adelaide Polo Club playing at Mount Barker, South Australia.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) quite wet...
Unfortunately (or fortunately) quite wet...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Skyshow 2010 results
I've selected some shots I took recently over at Victoria Park race course for the Adelaide Skyshow for 2010. I've put them up here.
There are various ways to view the pics. Have a play. If you see a graphic showing up in the middle of the image while it is uploading the image in slide show mode, simply click on the screen somewhere off the image and it should disappear...
My favorite images are near the far end (#'s 37 and up) ... scroll down :)
There are various ways to view the pics. Have a play. If you see a graphic showing up in the middle of the image while it is uploading the image in slide show mode, simply click on the screen somewhere off the image and it should disappear...
My favorite images are near the far end (#'s 37 and up) ... scroll down :)
Monday, March 15, 2010
F111 Adelaide 500 2010
Quite a thrill for the kids & I as this 'ol girl flew straight over our house in downtown Dulwich, South Australia.
F111 Adelaide 500 2010
The was the last flyover from the 'ol F111. A seriously impressive piece of gear.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Skyshow 2010
This shot was interesting in that it is an accident!
I moved the camera on it's tripod from a vertical position to a horizontal position when the shutter was on a timed exposure. I like the effect :)
This was the amazing finale!
All sorts of amazing effects...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
"A Little More Light"
The show "A Little More Light" produced by Groupe F from France, was simply great at the southern end of Victoria Park, Adelaide, South Australia.
As I live a few hundred metres from the venue I strolled over with my two children the evening before where we asked a couple of friendly workers where the best vantage point would be. They indicated a raised spot a couple of hundred metres from the "stage" area. So we turned up a few hours before dark with friends to make sure we got the spot.
As I live a few hundred metres from the venue I strolled over with my two children the evening before where we asked a couple of friendly workers where the best vantage point would be. They indicated a raised spot a couple of hundred metres from the "stage" area. So we turned up a few hours before dark with friends to make sure we got the spot.
A fantastic evening spent with some great friends...
More can be seen at my flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ngarkat
Friday, February 26, 2010
Lockies Dream pics are up ...
It has taken me a while however I now have the pics I took from the Lamerooites day at Kensignton Park up on my web site. Check out http://www.boxflat.net/LockiesDream/
Each image has the "Original" image available via a link at the bottom. You can right click and choose "Save Target As..." if you wish. Oh and each image is quite large at around 5 - 6 meg each to enable the best quality I can create in this medium.
I hope you like them :)
PS Don't worry about the copyright, do whatever you wish with the images.
Each image has the "Original" image available via a link at the bottom. You can right click and choose "Save Target As..." if you wish. Oh and each image is quite large at around 5 - 6 meg each to enable the best quality I can create in this medium.
I hope you like them :)
PS Don't worry about the copyright, do whatever you wish with the images.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Hey some more shots ...
Green house were impressive at the start... as usual the
Neville's were very enthusiastic :) Go Herb!
Many "years" were present... now how far out am I?
the 1959 (Grade 1) mob? above :)
1961??? Now, knowing most of this mob, you have to admit,
1961??? Now, knowing most of this mob, you have to admit,
Teachers have it easy these days :)
Well a good view of some backsides I suppose.
Well a good view of some backsides I suppose.
A heap turned up. Lynton made a good speech...
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