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When Pat returned to The Re:Public, Johnny was standing against the wall like a man sheltering from the dark under an umbrella of light. Continue reading
Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel
Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on July 20, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
The Long Road: ‘John’ Wayne Parr
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Journalism, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Real Men with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Boonchu, Caged Muay Thai, CMT, Georges Saint Pierre, Gold Coast, Hollywood, Joe Rogan, Junior Dos Santos, Les Sherrington, Mark Hunt, MGM Grand, MMA, Orbital bone, Powerplay, Queensland, Richard Walsh, Ronda Rousey, San Diego, Toby Smith, Tyrone Spong, UFC, UFC 184, Wayne Parr on July 11, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2015
There are many things to like about ‘John’ Wayne Parr. Best of all, he always comes up with a story. Just ask his friend, Joe Rogan. Continue reading
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Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel
Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on July 9, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
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The gap between thought and action started to open a little and Pat’s common-sense managed to squeeze through. Continue reading
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Rubber Bullets and Riot Police: Istanbul Pride March, 2015
Posted in Journalism, Observation with tags drag queen, Firuzada, HP Lovecraft, Islam, Istaklal Cadessi, Istanbul, Pride, pride march istanbul, rainbow flag, riot, riot police, Rubber bullets, tear gas, Turkey, water cannon on June 30, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
‘Boyle’ is the Turkish word for ‘queer’.
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll find a riot with your name on it. Continue reading
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Solidarity
Posted in Statement of intention with tags marriage equality, rainbow flag on June 27, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
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How to Get Out of your Personal Trainer’s Agreement with Goodlife
Posted in Goodlife, Journalism, Observation, Statement of intention with tags annual leave, Armadale, ATO, Davros, Goodlife, Istanbul, Lance Williams, Proverbs of Hell, sub-contractor, superannuation, Theme Park At Its Darkest, Trade Practices Act, William Blake on June 27, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
“The fox condemns the trap, not himself.”
– William Blake,
Proverbs of Hell.
It’s been remarkably busy down here in the offices of Theme Park at Its Darkest the past few weeks, even though the entire outfit has relocated to Istanbul. One could say that there has been an unofficial mainline to the grape-vine and, as a result, the mailbox has been heaving. Continue reading
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Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel
Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on June 24, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
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When Pat pushed the bathroom door, the four were standing in the middle of the room, talking. All heads swivelled towards him. The music that came rushing in behind emphasised the interruption. Continue reading
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Sea Kayaking off the Coast of Dubrovnik
Posted in Observation with tags Adriatic sea, Angus Nice, Dubrovnik, ferry, James Brotch, nudists, sea kayak, The Sound and the Fury, time, William Faulkner, wristwatch on June 19, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
Today, I went sea kayaking off the coast of Dubrovnik. The water was blue and the sun was a blind hole in the sky. The surface of the Adriatic sea was like a set of chrome and lazuli tiles pouring out of the sun. Continue reading
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Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel
Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on June 8, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
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Domenic the D.J. didn’t turn up until ten o’clock. Before that, all the music playing in the bar at the Re:Public came from the stereo. An Oasis album; probably chosen by Sally, the tattooed English backpacker. Continue reading
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First Blood: Goodlife Backs Down
Posted in Goodlife, Journalism, Observation, Statement of intention with tags Armadale, Arnold Schwarzenegger, blood, david Brent, Goodlife, Head of Fitness, Lance Williams, Personal Training, Predator, Ricky Gervais, Samurai, The Office on June 4, 2015 by Jarrod Boyle
“The cut worm forgives the plow.”
– William Blake,
Proverbs of Hell.
I received an email today from Lance Williams, so-called ‘Head of Fitness’ at Goodlife gyms, Australia-wide. Continue reading
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