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Gender: Male
Age: 41
City: Sydney
State: New South Wales
Country: AU
Signup Date: 3/1/2007
Monday, August 20, 2007 

Current mood:  refreshed
Category: Blogging

Hi folks

Not a real blog, but just a promise of things to come. Am still exhausted after all of my travels, particularly after the wonders the exceptionally festive city that is St Louis, Missouri. Combined with Sacramento, California I met some truly amazing people and my life has been deeply enriched by getting to know so many fine people. But I was seriously worn out!

Went through the worst jetlag of my life, and am still not back to a normal sleeping pattern, but at least I'm starting to think about establishing a blogging routine again. Am not going to go back to the relentless '6-days-a-week' blogging schedule I used to maintain, but am aiming for twice a week. Wind-up Wednesday may return.

I'm still planning on a lot of output, just via different mediums. Someof you may have seen the series of impromptu short films that Paul, Tristan and I made, and we're going to do some more, and recruit a few more actors (eg Kat).

If you haven't seen our existing trilogy of silliness, follow the links below.

Paul, Tristan and Manning Short Film - Audition 351
Paul, Tristan and Manning Short Film - Audition 352
The infamous Planetary Pictures - "World Hunger Appeal"

MYSPACE TALK SHOW
Paul and I also have a crazy notion to start making a weekly "Talk Show" which we'll run via MySpace. It will be some sort of weird cross between "The McNeil Lehrer News Hour" and "Wayne's World", but with our own Oz twist. We're not too sure what is a good length, but we're thinking a 15 minute show split up into three five minute segments might work.

If you have any talk show topics you want to see, let us know. We'll probably shoot the first one next week and I look forward to your feedback.

And in case any of you are wondering - the pink jacket will make a return. It is too popular to retire.

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So hang tight and expect a proper blog from me on Tuesday (or Monday evening in the US). I've got LOADS of material from my time away. Thanks a lot for all of your comments over the past six weeks- they are much appreciated, and humbling.

And if you are look for a fun blog to visit in the interim, always remember you can go to my favourite MySpace hangout - Casteroni's Relationship Blog

Peace, y'all

Manning

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~ Woman in the Moon ~
Sue Hood

 
Welcome home.... how was last night???

Get rested... and relax...

Take care

Sue
 
Posted by ~ Woman in the Moon ~ on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:45 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Last night was great fun! A lot of people and a couple of new ones. Naomi missed out due to being incredibly sick which was a shame.

And Toolman's got a girlfriend!
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:47 AM
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Naomi

 
Yes I'm sorry... but at least I got to see you briefly.. and you can testify I was indeed terribly sick... Welcome home. Missed you x
 
Posted by Naomi on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 04:45 AM
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~ Woman in the Moon ~
Sue Hood

 
Yes Manning... thats Mirenka... past and present... as said before... have known Craig for 27 years... :)
 
Posted by ~ Woman in the Moon ~ on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 08:16 AM
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Craigthetoolman

 
*smiling*.... All too well ...
Ummm ... will update you later ...
Hi Manning !!! Good to see you last night ... There is some new pics. to add to your collection.
The Talk Show sounds like a great idea too ...
Cheers
Craig
 
Posted by Craigthetoolman on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 08:45 AM
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~kate~

 
Well it's about time you got home...what's it been now? 25 years?
 
Posted by ~kate~ on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:56 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Seven weeks to be precise, but it feels longer.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:16 AM
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~kate~

 
You missed me, didn't you.
 
Posted by ~kate~ on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:22 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
I did sweetheart. Although the girls in St Louis put guns in my faces fairly often, so it was just like you were there.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:36 PM
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Casterblowme

 
Don't forget the sporks.

that was fun...:)
 
Posted by Casterblowme on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 03:26 AM
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AnthroGeek
Tanya Beer Sommelier

 
I'm glad you had an great time on your trip!!!! :)
 
Posted by AnthroGeek on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:59 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
I did - a lot of blogs to catch up on though.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:37 PM
[Reply to this] 
Simone

 
Welcome back Manning! Looking forward to reading your blogs again!
 
Posted by Simone on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:03 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Awww...
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:16 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Stories there will be...
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:16 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
It is bucketing down with rain and miserably cold (ie - about 12C/54F).

Human beings cannot survive in these temperatures.

And I was supposed to go to a beach BBQ but that looks unlikely :(
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:15 AM
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Manning

 
Am now sitting at home writing future blogs.

Have got some corkers planned.

So glad to see you online and cheerful. You were in my thoughts a lot while I was away.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:41 AM
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Pretty Pet

 
Hi Manning

Next time you fly try a dose of viagra? Apparently it works for hamsters :)
 
Posted by Pretty Pet on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:25 AM
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Manning

 
I don't know what is more disturbing - the fact that this article was written or the fact that you found it.

How you doing? Call me - I tried calling you but you're not answering.

Rude sheep.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:40 AM
[Reply to this] 
TINA

 
Welcome home!! 7 weeks is a long time to be away from home!

I'm looking forward to the talk show. : )
 
Posted by TINA on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:34 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Paul and I planned some more of it last night and are going to shoot our first attempt next Sunday.

We might take a week or two tinkering with the format before we formally debut it though.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:43 AM
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bErOliNa

 
Hi Manning,

I think you brought the weather. I am sure it was alright unitl you came back???

And as for the jet-lag ;)
Cheers
Barbara


 
Posted by bErOliNa on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:43 AM
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Manning

 
Thank you... I think. I've been having a bout of insomnia and I think this photo is all the proof you need...

Was lovely to see you last night :)

And how cute was Kat's outfit?

HAWT!
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:46 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Thanks darling.

Now I just have to write some decent blogs to justify everyone's faith in me :)

Can't wait to start reading your stuff again!
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:52 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Message me and give me your number sweetheart - I feel like chatting :)
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:20 AM
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Don

 
I'm glad you made it home safe and sound, and happy that we treated you well in the U. S. of A. Anxiously awaiting your projects with Paul, and any blogs you sling our way.
 
Posted by Don on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:04 AM
[Reply to this] 
Ray

 
Glad you enjoyed your visit to the States.
Equally glad you arrived home safe and sound.
I'm looking forward to your next blog!
 
Posted by Ray on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:07 AM
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~ JULES ~
julie Crist lauman

 
We we sure do miss you back in the states,.. I am Glad to see you back to the bloging and I look forward to reading...Cheer's my friend..
 
Posted by ~ JULES ~ on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:18 AM
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Manning

 
Thanks Jules.

Am still collecting all the photos of that amazing day on the Mississippi - *sigh*.

Brilliant times with amazing people. Thank you so much :)
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 04:16 AM
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Hey, that wasn't a Yeti last night - it was a Werewolf. I found it's head near the police station on my way back to the car.

It was a good night :)
 
Posted by on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:23 AM
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Just Plain Kat

 
We were all wondering what happened to his head!

He was a funny random element to the night, huh? Even funnier in the pizza shop...
 
Posted by Just Plain Kat on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:21 PM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
The tale of the Werewolf in the Pizza shop shall enter into MySpace folklore I think. I wish we'd gotten a photo of that.
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:38 PM
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*whiterhino* (alias Jennie)

 
sounds like a perfect talk show topic to me...
 
Posted by *whiterhino* (alias Jennie) on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 07:47 AM
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bErOliNa

 
:)
I guess its a good day to catch up with people, write some and do some deep thinking.
Lucky no one expects me to write something intelligent LOL.

I have cold feet. I mean really, my feet are freezing. I put the fire on, and here is a little stupid poem that came to mind ;)


A Rainy Sunday in Sydney

I have a pyjama party for myself.
The fire’s flames warming my room.
The hot tea warming my body.
Only my heart is cold, as you are not with me.

The music just loud enough,
to muffle the sound of the rain, and
keep the sad thoughts out of my head.
Still my heart is cold, as you are not with me.
 
Posted by bErOliNa on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 03:28 AM
[Reply to this] 
bErOliNa

 
I wish TOM would finally answer my pleas!!!
Today, again, he does not want to be my friend.
 
Posted by bErOliNa on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 04:02 AM
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Dean...Queen of What Is!
Dean McStev

 
Yay! More films...The PTM Shows! They are so fun...

Glad you got home okay...now come back!
*dodging Aussie slings and arrows*

Jeez...where's your sense of humor?
 
Posted by Dean...Queen of What Is! on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 05:15 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
My sense of humour needed some patching up but it's in good shape now :)

I need a slogan for my blog - anyone got any ideas?
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 05:21 AM
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Dean...Queen of What Is!
Dean McStev

 
Did you lose it on the flight or did it get worn out of you here?

Your blogs in general? Manning's Musings (just 'cos I like alliteration) Then you could call them M&M's for short, what's not to love?
...there's also "Mania", "Mischief", "Madness"...well, you get the idea.

But if you want to have a theme of some sort (like Laura's) then it should fit the theme somewhat...

You have mucho creative friends...I'm sure they'll have plenty of off kilter suggestions!
 
Posted by Dean...Queen of What Is! on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 04:33 PM
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>Laurie's a Little Devil<

 
Welcome home Manning, glad you made it safe and sound! I've missed your blogs!

So, when are you coming back, particularly to Colorado, so I can meet you? I really wanna get an M1 rate of proof that I'm real! LOL (I probably didn't state that correctly, but hopefully you know what I mean)

The talk show sounds interesting! Can hardly wait...hope you rest well and get back in the groove.

L. =)
 
Posted by >Laurie's a Little Devil< on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 05:31 AM
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La Chochilita :D

 
Hey how was your travel...welcome to myspace again!!!
 
Posted by La Chochilita :D on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 05:51 AM
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Snap2

 
Hi Manning:) Watched the trilogy and died laughing...very funny stuff! Look forward to your talk show...and future blogs.
 
Posted by Snap2 on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 08:18 AM
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Lightness

 
Ohhhh ok i just realized that i cant write...

'yep still missing Manning' on your front page anymore ! So lets try...

'ALL is well, Manning is back - sigh'

And that feels a WHOLE lot better :)

Glad you are also feeling better [re the jet-lag black] !

Looking forward to reading and viewing more of Manning and Co, in your blogs. And ..Aussie Boo and Peta and you and i should get together in Melbourne again sometime soon ??!!

warm thoughts, Kate xOx [ the mountains were stunningly beautiful today, penetrating sunshine on this winters day in Melbourne - you should have been here :) ]
 
Posted by Lightness on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 09:22 AM
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Susana B
Susan Barrett

 
Glad you made it home safely. Can't wait to read your blogs again...we've all missed you.
 
Posted by Susana B on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 10:08 AM
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Stacey

 
Was riddled with envy reading of your travels. When do you next plan to drink heavily in Sydney? I'll put together a stack of invites and we can see what you'd like to plus one for.
 
Posted by Stacey on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 02:15 AM
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Stacey

 
I'm riddled with envy after reading about your trip. When are you next drinking heavily in Sydney? I'll check my invites and we'll see if there is one you're interested in being my plus one for.
Christ, that sentence could win gold for poor syntax.
 
Posted by Stacey on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 01:01 AM
[Reply to this] 
Manning

 
Thanks Cara :)
 
Posted by Manning on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:29 AM
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Toni

 
welcome home manning.
Cant wait for the new blogs, i just know they will be fantastic.
Cheers toni.
 
Posted by Toni on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 10:47 AM
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Linda

 
Welcome home Manning!!
Started to worry that maybe you wouldn't be returning, thouht maybe you would like it over there as much as Rosjian and take up residency..
Look forward to reading your blogs even if you do do only two a week.
 
Posted by Linda on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:31 PM
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Work in Progress

 
If excitement were rocket fuel and I were a rocket... I would be en route to the moon right now! (Now that's a mental picture... seriously! ;-D) I cannot wait to see what you all do with a talk show. It is a brillant idea. :-D

I hope that you shake the jetlag soon. I look forward to hearing more about your trip. It sounds like it profoundly affected you and those kinds of things always make for excellent blogs! Have a lovely evening. Cheers! :-D
 
Posted by Work in Progress on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:23 PM
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Darth Tater

 
Glad you made it home okay. The land of Oz is lucky, indeed.
 
Posted by Darth Tater on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 01:51 PM
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