comments policy
Comments Policy:
- All comments are moderated by the blog owner (Lucas). Thus there may be a delay between you posting your comment and it going up online.
- Your comments posted will be displayed publically on the Bilateral Petersham blog.
- In addition, your comments may be reprinted in a published booklet, and presented within an exhibition at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery.
- Finally, your comments may be quoted within Lucas Ihlein’s Ph.D thesis, for educational purposes.
- To block spam, it is necessary to leave a valid email address when posting a comment.
- Your email address will NEVER be made public (unless you choose to reveal it from within a comment).
- It is not obligatory to use your real name when making a comment.
- If you think you’ve made a mistake and you would like to withdraw a comment, please contact Lucas and he will delete it for you immediately.
- Please get in touch if you’d like any more information about all this business…
Lucas contact details: shortleftleg[at]yahoo[dot]com
May 3rd, 2006 at 1:21 pm
The Ham really seems like the centre of the universe. You oughta be proud of yourself Lucas, I love your blog, I’m ready to move there~!
Vanessa Berry rocks!
May 3rd, 2006 at 4:48 pm
hey lucas… I feel like I know you I have been following your blog it takes me on a journey every afternoon.
I’m not from your side of the bridge (i’m on the North shore) and was lost the other day and worked out where I was when I saw the roller skating rink and office works… who needs maps when we have art…
So thanks for helping this little lost chicken find her way!!
May 13th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
Cat’o’nine tales
The first thing you notice about a Muffin on Andreas Street, is, that inside that luscious blend of ginger with subtle white marshmallow hints is a heart of purr gold. Now, I love the taste of a great latte BUT the taste of a great latte is improved only by the accompaniment of a truly delicious Muffin … and she is!
Muffin is my neighbour’s cat, she’s so light and fluffy she poses a direct threat to the aussie-owned Greens whose muffins (by all their names) may be 97% Fat Free but unlike this Muffin can’t boast a definite reprieve on the hips. But, I digress.
An anonymous bard once said, “For a man to truly understand rejection, he must first be ignored by a cat.” I know. Really, I do. Rather, I used to. We have a Sunday ritual, Muffin and me. We’ve taking to dancing.
Particularly lately, in these incipient autumnal noons. They provide an ideal backdrop. Atypically less Shakespearian than I’d prefer, but then, this is dancing NOT drama. Our signature dance is the ‘sham-rock.
This is no eXtreme Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Cardio Funk or Urban Cheer dancing, it’s more your glide-together, glide-together, tippy-toe-out-of
-reach sort of thing. Purr one two three, back one two three, purr dribble dribble purr.
Muffin is the only cat on Andreas Street whose name I truly know, there are others, but they’re a conspiratorial mob so I’ve taken to naming those ones myself … like
Larry
I first met him sprawled out on the floor of my lounge soaking up the afternoon rays. He looked perfectly at home. So perfectly in fact that I
felt guilty for intruding. He looked ‘happy as’ so I called him Larry. Makes sense. Well to me anyway.
He arrives via the missing 14th paling on the back wooden fence. We haven’t had a formal introduction yet, but we will, one day. He has a Glaswegian air about him, burly, no nonsense. The first thing he mewed was, “howzitgaun?” It was a dead giveaway. But it was a shock too.
I vaguely remember blathering some welcoming felicitation to which he growled, “Awayan’boilyirheid” which loosely translated means, “I’d appreciate it if you’d stop talking nonsense!” And so I will …
Coming to live in the ‘sham has proved a delight. If you’re interested, I have other Cat’o’nine Tales.
Cheers, Gail Penney
P.S. Come and have a cuppa sometime.
March 21st, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Hi Lucas
I know it’s been a while since this sham project, but I just came across your blog and I’m thinking you may be just the man to help me out. I’m trying to find more information about a cinema or theatrical venue that was being renovated about 6-7 years, on Crystal Street or possibly behind it. I was actually shown the place by a fellow former 2SER volunteer*, Lucas Koellen who at the time may have been involved in the renovations but I’ve since lost touch with this other Lucas.
Anyway I thought it may have been part of the Metropolitan Community Church as I have found references to the church being used as a venue, but I haven’t been able to verify it with them. The only other thing I can remember about the space was that it was on the second floor of a larger building, maybe white in colour, and with a back alley entrance?
I thought it might also have been part of the roller rink, but I don’t recall seeing an open space that looked onto a roller rink.
Anyway if you know anything about anything, I’d love to hear from you!
Regards,
Leigh
(* I used to host the Australian music program, Osmosis on 2SER, but prior to that I was also involved in the film show, Celluloid Dreams).
March 21st, 2007 at 10:27 pm
hi leigh
how mysterious. it sounds like you already contacted the mcc to chase up that lead. hmm. i suggest getting in touch with chrys the historian at marrickville council, she could help.
see
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/localhistory/marrickville-1.cfm
i wonder if any other readers have suggestions?
April 26th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Hi Lucas,
I’ve only just discovered your site, which is a shame because at the time you were stuck within the ‘Sham, i was stuck on my couch with a broken leg and would have urged you to come and visit me (though not in a community building way, just to relieve my bordom). I live on Crystal St, behind the 110 Gallery (i was thinking this could perhaps be added to the what to see/do in the Sham, maybe under art?)
Do you look back on you project with fondness or are you happy its all over?
Edwina
April 26th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Hi Edwina
I would have loved to come visit you.
Are you still up for being involved? At the moment I am recording sound versions of the blog entries. perhaps you can be my “live studio audience” for one or more? It would involve sitting with me while I read, and taking on some of the voices of comments-writers. And having a short discussion too. What say you?
I will sure add you to what to see and do, can you give more info about 110 crystal? or maybe when i come visit i can work that out for myself!
May 25th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Hi Lucas, thanks for the link! I’ll be sure to follow up with Chris soon. turns out though that the building i’m thinking of was an old fire station around the Crystal street area. not much more info though so if any other readers know anything, let me know!
Best,
Leigh
May 25th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
ps. Lucas, if you’re ever up for a bowl at the Petersham bowling club on a saturday arvo, let me know, i’m a new member and it’s cheap there!