Tag Archives: Adelaide

TAKING A DIVE:

Taking a dive: Lest it been thought that I’m a total grump about Ostray-yah day, there was the alluring sight of drunk boys diving and bellyflopping into the harbour that did keep us mildly amused for an hour or two … Continue reading

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OSTRAY-YA DAY:

A couple of weeks ago while we were ‘celebrating’ Australia day i had a funny feeling in my belly. As we walked around the harbour and the crowds of people something was niggling me, it wasnt until later in the … Continue reading

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SHIRTY:

Another trawl through the Tingle video archives has turned up my collection of ‘Shirty the slightly aggressive bear’ these clips still make me laugh.

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MARC:

My friend Marc from Canada is visiting at the moment, we dont get to see each other nearly enough, the last time Marc was here was in Aprill 2005, we had a short holiday in Melbourne staying with Phillip whilst … Continue reading

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PIFFY:

Just to keep Tyson happy and quiet, I am today revisiting the ‘Tingle film and video archive’ I have dug out a favorite of many of us here in the Tammy inner circle, this is another golden moment from ‘Pot … Continue reading

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NEWTOWN:

Still the coolest place in Sydney, where else can you find advertisments for Iggy Pop and eczama within a few feet of each other?, it’s the only place i could live if i ever have to move to the big … Continue reading

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MR FREEZE:

Hmmm, me thinks it might be time to call the refrigerator mechanic in.

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GO AWAY!!:

If there is one thing I cant stand is an artist who announces their retirement only to make a spectacular comeback when either the taxman comes knocking, or they realize they cant live with out the roar .. Or groan, … Continue reading

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TICKLE ME:

Ahhhh, the America i love. While visiting the U.S we had the chance to visit the site of this truely tacky and sad incident, THIS is the sort of thing that will always draw me back to the U.S. October … Continue reading

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THE TWANG HEARD AROUND THE WORLD:

A few weeks ago I splurged and brought myself a DVD recorder, the best thing about this is how easy it is to transfer old video tapes to DVD. At last count I had over 670 hours of video tape … Continue reading

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COOL CHANGE FOR MARTA:

The last of Marta for today, with the seasons changing faster than Jocelyne Wildenstein’s face, i thought today we would feature Marta in a fetching winter creation, i know we have a few months to go, but if you want … Continue reading

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CRAWFORD PRODUCTION:

For whatever bizzare reason our regional tv station here in Wollongong WIN 4 has decided to start playing reruns of classic Aussie cop shows and drama’s at 3.00am each morning, and they have a different show every day of the … Continue reading

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WHAT HE SAID:

‘Spose there wasnt enough room on the guy’s t-shirt to say what he really wanted to say, still .. short and to the point does the trick.

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FREEDOM:

I have this clipping on my notice board at home, i get pretty disheartend when i see the complacency that has overrun the gay community not only here in Aussie but world wide, not that i’m judging too harshly, our … Continue reading

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BERYL:

Right now i was supposed to be visiting Melbourne, but due to one thing and another i couldnt get there, the big disappointment for me missing the trip was i wont be going on an adventure with my old friend … Continue reading

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FREAK OUT:

This story was printed in our local paper the ‘Illawarra Mercury’ and no, it wasnt April fools day.

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B O – DERANT:

B O-derant: Once again change is forcing me into financial straits, i’ve been driven into another round of mass purchasing after Rexona decided to change the recipe of my favorite underarm deoderant, oh that all the worlds problems should be … Continue reading

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VITAMIN B:

While staying down the coast Adam noticed this sign by the indoor pool, i understand the no diving symbol, but what does the one showing a caricature of someone pulling the back of their shorts down ban?

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WHEN TEENS TURN BAD:

Another of my early crushes (besides the perfectly moulded ‘Big Jim’) was Leif Garrett, i really had to keep that one under wraps. I read yesterday that Leif was arrested for fair evasion on the subway and drug possesion, i … Continue reading

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SHELLEY:

This week the world lost the feisty actress Shelly Winters, i’ve always had a soft spot for Shelly and even at a young age recognised her camp value in the Poseidon adventure, one of my all time favorite movies .. … Continue reading

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U.S.AIIIIII:

Whilst visiting Los Angeles one of the big thrills for me was getting to visit a heap of recording studios where most of my favorite music has been recorded, i’ll be posting more photos later of different studios, here i … Continue reading

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BEST EVER PRESENTS:

Scanning ebay and the toys on there i came across two toys that were my absolute favorites to recieve when i was a kid, the first being a ‘Shaker Maker’ where you got to make junket/jelly like wobbly statues which … Continue reading

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SEA CHANGE:

Sea Change: Last weekend Adam and i took the opertunity to get away down the coast for a couple of days, for both of us it was a welcome return to old stomping ground, Adam used to go to Lak … Continue reading

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TICKETS PLEASE:

Cleaning out an old sash bag i used to lug around (no, not a man purse) i found languishing in the bottom the ticket stub to the first movie Adam and i ever went to see, in fact this was … Continue reading

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SURPRISE PRESENT DAY:

Recently Adam introduced a new concept into the household ‘Surprise present day’ this is where one random day of the year, out of the blue we get each other a present, dosnt have to be on the same day, or … Continue reading

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BANGS:

After watching Johnny Depp in ‘Charley and the chocolate factory’ i realised that i’ve always had a thing for ‘Bangs’, you know those little bits of hair that drop around your ears, but your fringe stays short, sort of a … Continue reading

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PRIMUS:

Ahhhh, how sweet it is .. any ‘collectors’ out there probably have a ‘Wants list’, this is a list of your most desired items that you collect. For about 20 years #1 on my video wants list has been the … Continue reading

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CHECK 1 – 2:

After breakfast on the beach it was time for a reality check, i had to go out (kicking and screaming) and be locked in the theatre for the afternoon to play drums for a show, normally this is fun, but … Continue reading

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HOT AS SUN:

Phillip has been visiting from Melbourne these last couple of weeks, last Sunday we got up early-ish and had the most fantastic breakfast on the balcony of the Novotel hotel, each time i go there i kick myself for not … Continue reading

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SHELTER:

Not much to say really ..

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OP SHOP AU GO GO:

Friday last i decided i HAD to have a release for my repressed shopping urges, as it’s now only a few short weeks until we head to the States my spending has been massively curtailed, so it was decided to … Continue reading

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PAPERBACK WRITER:

At last my first book will soon be out, prepare yourself to hunker down for a long session of ‘licking and flicking’ as you go into a page turning frenzy reading the illustrated adventures of your very own Tammy Tingles.

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PURRRRRFECT:

The last few days i’ve been digging through my OLD photo albums, i’m digging up all sorts of things .. the one thing i’ve noticed is how bad the printing is on most of them so i’ve had to try … Continue reading

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PERADVENTURE A PROMENADE?:

Now the weather is warming up here i KNOW Adam is going to try and lure me out to go bush walking, call me old fashioned .. but if it doesnt have a travelator i dont want to know, my … Continue reading

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TICKET TO RIDE:

Old Tamala is over the moon, i stand here before youbraying out a fanfare of unmitigated joy, from theflatual pit of my arms, blurting out an ode toannounce we Just got confirmation that we’ve landed seats for Paul’s second Anaheim … Continue reading

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STANDBY FOR MARTA:

Its that time again where i feature some more of Mata Hairies stunning fashions, i grabbed these stills from my set of Lancelot Link dvd’s, these are only from the first disc, later in the series i think the producers … Continue reading

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VINYL:

Heres another platter from Tammys k-tell record selector .. have i shown you my sock puppet records yet?

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG:

Ahhhhhh, my second favorite season after autumn is spring, this is where the buds bloom, and everything smells sweet. How can people rush past a pretty flower? i know i cant and love to grab pics when i can. Smell … Continue reading

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STEPPING OUT:

‘We can be hero’s’ currently screening on the ABC on Wednesday nights is the current ‘must watch situation’ down here in Aussie. Its a mockumentary about five Australians all vying for the title of ‘Australian of the year’ i wont … Continue reading

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VISITORS:

This past weekend i’ve had Phillip from Melbourne visiting us, he stayed a few days which was fantastic, but it was a tough call for him to end up staying in Wollongong mere days after finishing a three month world … Continue reading

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