We went to the opening of the newly renovated Kings X Hotel this evening. It's had a major overhaul but the downstairs is pretty disappointing really, so much open space it just feels empty with no atmosphere. The rest of the levels are ok, the roof top terrace probably takes the honours (maybe that was because it was the busiest floor?).
Overall though, it's got a real 'try hard' feel about it and it comes off as a really disjointed design. It's like someone with no design skills has had a bash themselves or the architect and interior designer didn't talk at all. From the dodgy "Saturday Night Fever" stairs that light up in technocolour as you walk on them down to the toilets, the laser show in the lift (I'm not kidding) to the Catholic confession box on level 4 it's just all a bit too wanky for me. And don't get me started on the taps/soap dispensers - they have to be seen to be believed!
Still, we had a great night all round and even ended up at 'The World' bar (haven't been there since 2002!) for a rock night!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Jimmy Barnes
It's been a long time coming but last night we went to see Jimmy Barnes at the Enmore Theatre. After a few pull-outs by some of Donna's friends it ended up being me, Jo, Donna, Di, Ryan, Tanya and Philippe. Ryan and Tanya came down from Newcastle for the weekend and we took them to Toko in Surry Hills for the best Japanese on Friday night! Sorry, random tale of yummy food but it's always about good food/wine when they are around.
After a day of walking into the city (dodging "pilgrims" at every turn due to World Youth Day) and shopping - I bought a great new pair of sunnies from my birthday money - saw a great watch too but I guess that will have to wait :(
We rocked up at the Bank Hotel around 7.30pm and had a few beers (or Vanilla Mojito's for everyone else!) before walking the short distance to the Enmore Theatre at 9pm. Jimmy had just taken the stage when we arrived. We found our seats in the dark and watched Jimmy as he belted out songs from his new album like only Jimmy can. It was when he played his first "hit" of yesteryear that the crowd when nuts and young and old fled to the front of the stage even though it was a seated event.
It wasn't long before we were all up and dancing around to "Working Class Man", "Khe Sahn", "Good Times" and "When the War is Over". He had a great band with him, 2 of his daughters as backing singers and entertained the way only a seasoned performer can.
The man who must be pushing 60 played for nearly 2 1/2 hours to a crowd that was loving every minute and had not one but two encores, finishing up with "Goodbye" and still left everyone wanting more.
After a day of walking into the city (dodging "pilgrims" at every turn due to World Youth Day) and shopping - I bought a great new pair of sunnies from my birthday money - saw a great watch too but I guess that will have to wait :(
We rocked up at the Bank Hotel around 7.30pm and had a few beers (or Vanilla Mojito's for everyone else!) before walking the short distance to the Enmore Theatre at 9pm. Jimmy had just taken the stage when we arrived. We found our seats in the dark and watched Jimmy as he belted out songs from his new album like only Jimmy can. It was when he played his first "hit" of yesteryear that the crowd when nuts and young and old fled to the front of the stage even though it was a seated event.
It wasn't long before we were all up and dancing around to "Working Class Man", "Khe Sahn", "Good Times" and "When the War is Over". He had a great band with him, 2 of his daughters as backing singers and entertained the way only a seasoned performer can.
The man who must be pushing 60 played for nearly 2 1/2 hours to a crowd that was loving every minute and had not one but two encores, finishing up with "Goodbye" and still left everyone wanting more.
Friday, July 11, 2008
iPhone launched in Australia
Just in case you weren't aware, the long awaited iPhone debuted in Australia today. It's been a long wait for the 3G version of the phone and people were queuing for days to get their hands on one. I even had someone in my team line up at 6am at the Optus shop in North Sydney - 4 hours later she had her hands on a shiny new 8GB iPhone.
I personally experienced the coolness first hand when over in the States earlier in the year as Kathryn had one. We used it as a map when driving around California and we tried to make our way in traffic to the airport in the dark :)
I personally experienced the coolness first hand when over in the States earlier in the year as Kathryn had one. We used it as a map when driving around California and we tried to make our way in traffic to the airport in the dark :)
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