New weight-loss strategy unveiled at Beaufort Street Festival 2013
This years Beaufort Street Festival had even more than the usual spread of food outlets, but one in particular caught my eye … © 2013 The Ponder Room Upper Crust…
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The planets align for the Beaufort Street Festival 2013
The Beaufort Street Festival continues to be one of the best examples of Creating Communities around. Now in it’s fourth year it still amazes me that this massive event is put…
The mother of all beach BBQ’s (Dreaming big at the Margaret River Gourmet Festival 2013)
The invites have gone out, the steaks and snaggers bought, and the BBQ’s cranked up, you’re all set for this years BBQ season. Spare a thought then for Naomi the organiser…
How to add greenery to city centres and help improve mental health
Recently I’ve been reading about the increasing use of ‘green prescriptions’ in health. That is general practitioners suggesting their patients spend some time in nature. To this end I was extremely impressed by such…
How to save your marriage from divorce (Fly Me To The Moon movie)
Research constantly reminds us about the rising divorce rate and perils of marriage. With a near 50:50 chance of relationships working, is it any wonder that people are marrying later,…
Going Hog Wild at Panorama Restaurant Mullaloo
To me it will always be referred to as that cafe at Mullaloo Tavern, but I believe its real name is Panorama, which is appropriate given the view. Either way…
Guess which celebrities dropped into the Melbourne Cup 2013 Perth
Following on from the previous Melbourne Cup post where we identified five segments, here are two of the celebrities who passed by. One had five minders, the other none. See…
Race that stops the nation …really? (Melbourne Cup 2013)
They say it’s the race that stops the nation but I beg to differ. From what I saw we did anything but stop. Here’s a quick snapshot of just some…
When research becomes dangerous
A few weeks ago I was driving through the city when I saw a group of men strangely dressed. Perhaps it was a boys night out I pondered, but then…
Sydney’s sinister side, pizza included
I’m not sure what happens at the offices of TPH, but it wasn’t long before I was left pondering about Sydney’s sinister side… TPH in Sydney © The Ponder Room Underground…
Suprise at Bollywood Rest.O.Bar
For many years now I’ve gone to see movies at Event Cinema Innaloo and completely bypassed Bollywood Rest.O.Bar located right next door. I had a vague memory of an earlier…
Fostering community development cafe style (Chilling at Chinta)
I love finding hidden spots and this is one of my all time favourites. Hidden behind an inconspicuous looking fence is a dream sanctuary from life, it’s one part…
The night before the 2013 AFL Grand Final (Fremantle Dockers)
T’was the night before the 2013 AFL Grand Final and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse … meanwhile down Fremantle way … Seaview…
All roads lead to the town of … Hot Dogs! (A brilliant marketing idea)
I’ve done a lot of driving in my time, from city centres to far off gravel roads, but I’ve never seen a road sign like this. Looking every bit like…
Movie directors … part human, part sheep dog? (The Turning movie premier in Perth)
The preview of The Turning at the Luna Cinema on Monday 16th was massive. As the crowd took over every inch of the foyer and the stars started to arrive,…
Wind swept fashions at 2013 Perth Fashion Festival
On a rainy weekend in Perth what better way to spend your time than sit inside checking out the latest fashions. Thanks to the 2013 Perth Fashion Festival the images…
Three essential items for front row seats at 2013 Perth Fashion Festival
You’ve made it. You’ve got a ticket to the 2013 Perth Fashion Festival … front row! For months you’ve stuck to the rainbow diet of apples, carrots tomatoes and lettuce.…
Plus sized model ‘walks’ at 2013 Perth Fashion Festival
This week saw the plus size models debate raise its head again. This time it was at the 2013 Perth Fashion Festival. I for one was very pleased. For far…
