What time is it? Time to tell you about yesterday when AntiSceptic came to play. Gamer score stands at 2,310. He rocked out to FC Instincts Predator, Zuma, and then AntiSceptic went to get some food. I told him to bring me back something but I got seriously dissed.
Sep 15 2009
AntiSceptic’s Xbox – Sep 14 2009
AntiSceptic must have heard my calling… I was practically startled when his greasy finger pounded my power button. I mean come on… be a little gentle… I am fragile. Just some helpful advice for someone with a 2,310 gamerscore. That is a boost of 30 points over last time! He made some progress on FC Instincts Predator adding 1 achievement, Zuma, and then AntiSceptic went to get some food. I told him to bring me back something but I got seriously dissed.
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Aug 26 2009
Almost There. Real Time Photos Soon!
So, given that these photos and video of Anna trying a (mixed fruit?) purée for one of the first times were taken on the 26th of August, I am only just over a week late in posting these. OK, add a few more days as I’ve scheduled this post to go live on September 6th (if I’d published them all in one go, some would have fallen off the front page of this blog straight away), but still, I’ve only one more post after this before I’ve exhausted the ‘To Do’ folder in Anna’s pictures collection sitting on my hard drive. We were sat in the kitchen, watching Anna munch on some real veggies, and decided it was time to try out this form of food, in case we ever needed something quick and easy to server her. She took to the food with no problems, and managed to get the hang of accepting a spoon of food quite quickly. Obviously, just like when she ‘eats’ whole vegetables or fruit, the majority of the food ends up on the high chair or bib, but the idea is to get her used to pushing the food around her mouth in plenty of time before weaning occurs. Enough of the witter, onto the photos and video…
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- Here Comes The Plane Wasn’t Required. Occasional Flailing Arm Reduction Was.
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- Biting The Spoon With A Bonus Of Some New-Tasting Stuff In Your Mouth!
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- Will You Always Be Clapping And Smiling When I Use A Spoon?
Aug 22 2009
Babushkas And Uniforms
No, not a link to a real niche orientated web site, but the subject of these two photos, taken on the 4th July, during the continuing celebrations for Astana Day(s).
This first shot was supposed to of just the guys in uniform marching around, but by the time I got the camera out, they had rapidly retreated into the distance, and a gaggle of Babushkas were blocking the frame. Deciding that the contrast between the two groups amused me mildly, I grabbed a quick shot.
Babushkas In Astana Park With Street Patrollers
Later on, we walked through the park, onto the foot bridge over the River Ishim, and up to near Congress Hall (in the old square). They had some sort of civic awards ceremony going on, with interesting dancers, a DJ and various people being awarded for ‘the best teacher in so and so region’. Given the subject, I hadn’t expected to see so much security at the entrance, and within the ceremony itself. You can see the street patrollers (or special forces (!?) if you believe on Astana resident) and police working in perfect discord here. There was also an official competition between the various cafes and restaurants that had set up food stalls in the square, though most entries seemed to be based around barbecued meat.
Astana Day Celebrations Uniformed Security At Award Ceremony
Aug 21 2009
Spilt Flowers
Taken on the same day as Anna’s triumphant bottle feed, we were once more walking through the park again. Stopping outside a restaurant that hadn’t impressed us much last time (grumpy service, not amazing selection of food actually available, despite a promising menu), we noticed a pretty effect the gardeners had created. Despite walking past it pretty much five times a week for months, the flowers had somehow not caught my eye previously.
Stream Of Flowers
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Aug 08 2009
Anna just had her 1st play w/g…
Anna just had her 1st play w/grown up food.Cucumber & potato from in-law’s garden.Munched a bit of potato.Farewell odour neutral nappies 🙂
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Jul 21 2009
Once you got past drunk fisher…
Once you got past drunk fisherman(literally),’closed’ (private(saunas+who knows what else))club attached to it,cafe was good.Drink,not food?
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Jul 14 2009
Riverside Walk And Astana Park Hotel Cafe
So, restarting the catching up for the Anna’s Photos category, we have some shots from the 14th of July again.
OK the WordPress gallery function once more appears to be convinced I don’t want the order I’m asking for with these photos. Beyond manually clicking and dragging the fifteen photos into the desired order, below is as close as I can get. Just imagine the first one is last, instead.
Anyway, Irina, Anna and I decided to investigate what was around if you took a left upon reaching the river Ishim near us, as despite living here for more than three years, we hadn’t yet made it to that part of the (very nearby) city. After walking down as far as the end of the concreted path, we sat on a bench and took a few shots on the camera. Anna seemed happy enough taking in the view by the water, so we continued our walk back across to more familiar territory, crossed under Turan (the name of the road our flat is on, since they moved Sary Arka), and continued walking next to the river. Irina spotted that a hotel (Astana Park Hotel) had a summer cafe advertised, so we decided to pop in and take a look. There are lots of gazebos, a pond with some fish swimming around, and a general summery feel to it.
Whilst the menu wasn’t cheap, the selection was pretty good, the service (that day at least) top notch, and the food tasty. Anyway, see below for a few photos of the place.
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- Fish (Koi Carp??) In Astana Park Hotel’s Pond
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- View Across The River Ishim – Astana
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- Bridge Across The River Ishim – Astana
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- Another Shot Of The Bridge Across The River Ishim – Astana
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- Building Near The River Ishim – Astana
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- Boat On The River Ishim – Astana
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- Anna Next To The River
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- Chris Merriman Next To The River Ishim – Astana, Kazakhstan
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- More Views Across The River Ishim
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- Club That Used To Have ‘Face Control’
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- Some People Practising Tai Kwando In Astana Park
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- High Tech Security Guard Accommodation For River-Side Path
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- Astana Park Hotel
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- Outside Seating At The Riverside Cafe – Astana Park Hotel
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- Astana Park Hotel’s Kebab
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Jul 03 2009
Amsterdam 2007 Photos #6
Next we have me in Barneys (Alex if you’re reading this, can you remember which of the Barneys establishments this was? I still can’t find my notebook from that trip) and then Chris reminding me that I was supposed to pixel out his face for online versions of photos.
Alex bought some items from this stall, on the way to grabbing some food, and I think she managed to barter the price down a little on condition we told our friends about her. OK, so its a little late to meet our end of the bargain, but here is her stock and her card
I’ll include a map showing locations of the coffeeshop and stall when I can remember/be prompted where the hell they were. Oh, and some of these photos may well be taken by Alex. Can’t remember which are which, sorry.
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Jun 27 2009
Tried the new restaurant outsi…
Tried the new restaurant outside duman. good service,tasty food,too much salt. apparently it is called veranda.
http://twitpic.com/8kfoc
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