I got an idea lets spend millions on an outdated system

Not really sure why the transport system in Melbourne bothers implementing new ticketing systems when they should spend some funding on securing the stations, proper gates & fencing to stop ticket evaders accessing stations, put the conductors back on the trams.

This new Myki system is already outdated and cumbersome compared to the Oyster system in London, which mind you, the Metlink management evaded paying for that technology and are now paying the fine with a system they can't get off the ground.

It's 2010, and it was meant to be in place from mid 2007. read more here It's typical of the powers that be in Melbourne to patch a current problem instead of preparing for the future with smart systems that will benefit our growth.

It doesn't seem like Myki is ever gonna get off the ground - read more here Not surprising really, I seem to see more out of order machines every time I travel.

Don't reckon I'll be buying a Myki card, i'll just keep using the other failed ticket system they still have in place.

If you have ever been to Paris, London or NYC - you'll see how the transport system can actually work.

People - some go overseas and some come back, and then they go again

To all my friends travelling at the moment - be safe & well - avoid earthquakes, riots, floods by - staying out of Melbourne - what's next a cyclone?

So he said "I'll never have to drink alone now..."

...and that's why the Danish guy got a kanga with a joey in arm tattooed on his thigh

I wear cool shoes, so people notice them, and I notice cool shoes so I buy them.

old school - retro cool - suede drool

It's magical in the city

Well what isn't there to love about a severed unicorn head with pool noodles spilling from it's throat, and WuTang & peace tattoos on it's neck ? If you can tell me I'll paint my own very hot replica of this on your torana bonnet*

*You need to own a torana to enter this competition!

More Jarrad, Less Bank

The latest exposure for the one I know who rocks the bluesteel (well it's red & yellow carbon fibre)

Whose my boy! Watch it

seen it?

shot it, pasted it, did it, Aviary - Victoria St Abbotsford

De Chirico - always the way to start a sunday

Josh makes our coffee,

Christina delivers our coffee, croisants & buns,

We talk, laugh, then ride away for our sunday adventure... today we raced the last crit for the season at skcc - the team did very well, 6th, 8th, 11th & 12th, 15th and so on - must have been those dotty leggings that inspired us, or maybe a jenga tower of garibaldi? All in all - fun day out thanks for all the support.

Shutter speed on iphone is quicker than a F18!

squint your eyes, see it, see that spec in the photo - still so far away and still so LOUD - war machines come out for the rev heads to drool over...

yep that little dot in the photo is an f18, nah not on your extended keyboard, f18 the jet fighter - skylarking about the st kilda albert park area shaking the top of soy lattes.

Simple Lyrics - what else are you meant to rap about?

Reggie Watts - unfortunately his shows have been cancelled from the Melb Int Comedy Fest this year - but this video is pretty funny - check it

Friday, Lovely day..... Al?

It's an oldie but a goodie - makes me laugh over & over again -

check it out on youtube

I'm from a state where the terminator ain't the governor

Weird where you end up sometimes in this life - and who with...

Governor General's joint,

Ms. Poland,

Evil be to him who evil thinks...

Leftizzle or RiyAshizzle......

At the second exit get the shiz outta the roundabizzle.

Snoop Dogg take me to the party

(DizLA thanks for the link...)

sweeeeeeeeeet caramel, mmmmmmm

Last night Mr.Lee - no not the one who runs the chinese laundry on High St, in fact it's the designer & cyclist Mr. Aaron Lee - opened his doors to clients & friends to launch his new location, and unveil the super sleek and white studio they have moved into on Clarendon St. Az has put a lot of effort into getting this new space up and running, which is how he approaches all his tasks, lots of effort, lots of results... check out Caramel Creative... thanks for the beers.....

DOH - now why did I get that tattoo

Off to the laser factory to get zapped again this thursday - believe me it hurts - sucks in fact... but if you wanna get the big tattoos you need to get rid of the little ones in the way - funny what you think 20 years later - probably wouldn't get a grim reaper & wizard if you paid me - get back to me when I'm 60 and we can take it from there...

Arjy Bargy -

Yep - see'n him again - he's always good value and is as much a fixture of the MICF as the Ludwig logo & fuschia they brand with annually! Arj Barker - this friday night - thanks Mr.Daniel partner in laughing crime.... go see him, get a ticket

bloody quick & top tens x 2

The boys stepped it up this morning at Skcc - National Stay True's Mark "The Kid' & Nick 'The Scientist' went well!! MG-11th NB-6th yep - AWESOME - spell it again - A W E S O M E.... oh and by the way - in one hr + 3 laps we covered 49km - it was windy, it was sketchy & it was quick. Club Champs are next Sunday at 10am - 1hr of racing - come support the boys....

Mad $8 Burrito - with Mad Chicken, chased down by a Churros duo choc dipper

La Capilla de San finalmente ha aterrizado en el mapa de México - go eat, some mexi at Mad Mex - shits good!

RAPHA launch

Exclusive to Spoke(n) - Rapha was officially launched last night with a fan fare of Melbourne's cycling who's who, fantastic nibbles by Nacional, coffee & alcohol to boot thanks to Kristin & Hayden! Fun times - I even look good in pink!! Maglia Rapha - good work Mal & his helper elves

Stoner ANZ start of something curvy

Check it out my friend - fellow riding bud - Mark Stoner is a well established sculptural artist who has recently finished a project designing & building the seal pool at the Melbourne Zoo - he's latest work is in the forecourt of the new ANZ building at Docklands.... I just built his website for him - check it out at www.markstoner.com.au