Welcome to the world, my son. Your mum and dad are very happy to meet you.
Born 9th of March 2009, 2.8kgs and beautiful.
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An explanation of The Joy Division Litmus Test
Although it may now be lost in the mysts of thyme, the poll below is still relevant to this blog. In the winter of 2008, Mele and I went to live in Queensland. In order to survive, I bluffed my way into a job at a Coffee Club.
It was quite a reasonable place to work: the hours were regular, the staff were quite nice, it wasn't particularly taxing on my brain.
There were a few downsides: In the six weeks or so that I worked there, there was about a 90% staff turnover (contributed to by my leaving). This wasn't seen as a result of the low pay, the laughability of staff prices or the practice of not distributing tips to staff, rather it was blamed on the lack of work ethic among Bribie Island's youth.
However, one of the stranger aspects of the cultural isolation that touched our lives during our time "up there" was the fact that nobody at my work had heard of the band Joy Division.
The full explanation is available here.
But please, interact a little further and vote in my ongoing poll. The results are slowly mounting up, proving one thing: people read this blog are more well-informed about Joy Division than anyone who works at the Coffee Club on Bribie Island.
It was quite a reasonable place to work: the hours were regular, the staff were quite nice, it wasn't particularly taxing on my brain.
There were a few downsides: In the six weeks or so that I worked there, there was about a 90% staff turnover (contributed to by my leaving). This wasn't seen as a result of the low pay, the laughability of staff prices or the practice of not distributing tips to staff, rather it was blamed on the lack of work ethic among Bribie Island's youth.
However, one of the stranger aspects of the cultural isolation that touched our lives during our time "up there" was the fact that nobody at my work had heard of the band Joy Division.
The full explanation is available here.
But please, interact a little further and vote in my ongoing poll. The results are slowly mounting up, proving one thing: people read this blog are more well-informed about Joy Division than anyone who works at the Coffee Club on Bribie Island.
*gibbers incoherently in coochie-coo baby talk*
ReplyDeletewell done there - good work - cute baby
Ohhhhh, I've been waiting for this news - congratulations to you and your lovely wife Mele.
ReplyDeleteCharlie is a great name - no bloke can go wrong with a name like that; no hen's night stripping or crack den landlording for him!
Please keep us posted on this blog. Charlie will just enrich what you write, think and feel passionately about, trust me :)
That is fantastic Franz - and he is a beautiful baby.
ReplyDeleteCharlie is a great name, no Charlie ever wanted for a good group of friends...middle name?
Congrats to you and Mele.
So when's charlie getting his own blog?
ReplyDelete"Today something really weird happened. Damn it's cold and bright out here."
Congratulations!!! (what's 2.8kgs in pounds?)
ReplyDelete*magical fairy blessings on his wee head*
He is gorgeous!!
awesome! oh, babies.
ReplyDelete*gibbers incoherently alongside mad cat lady*
2.2lbs/kg + some calculations = 6.16lbs - is that small..? Use those kids and give me twenty - aka American Dad.
ReplyDeleteAt least in the next couple of years Franzy will have someone to pass down last years jeans that no longer fit him.
How's grandma and grandpa enjoying their new grandchild?
Ooh, Ooh, GTH: Mele saying hello to her new son Charlie Franzway (Aka Chuckie Franz) for the first time. Welcoming him into the world.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! Congratulations! Bells and whistles, stars and fireworks, unicorns and rainbows, fluffy puppy toys, everything wonderful I wish for your little family. Your header picture is the loveliest I have ever seen and thanks for posting a picture of Charlie. I guessed he was on the way fairly early on, little hints here and there in your blog. I'm glad he's here at last. You and Mele must be so proud. Congratulations again.
ReplyDeletegratulations Franzy, Mele, Charlie, Suzanne and Neil! I compleetly failed to seeanything /anyone coming between the lines! WHat a thrill
ReplyDeleteHey congrats! And who cares about GTH?!?!
ReplyDeleteGTH is FRANZY looking at his new born son, NOT Mele...! Unless she now sports a beard and goatee - hormones can play havoc during pregnancy..
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, congratulations again.
Massive congrats! Get a stick in his hand and let the hockey training begin...
ReplyDeleteSam! your email this morning was the best email I've seen in ages (apart from ones I write, of course). Congratulations to you and Mele.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world, Charlie
Congratulations from Sean and Justine!! He is absolutely beautiful. Well done to Mum(and Dad)!
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