Tell us about yourself!

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi all

I was asked to be the 'meet a staff member' on my works' internal newsletter, and was asked to answer a few questions for it.

I thought it might be a good idea and a bit of fun to ask those same questions here and get to know each other a bit better.

The questions are:

Hobbies?

Favourite Food?

Favourite Movie and Why?

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?


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and here are my answers:

Hobbies?
My three main hobbies are Karate, Astronomy and Photography. Although I rarely have time to do any of them as much as I’d like to.

Favourite Food?
I love a good (western) Thai dish – usually Satay Chicken, Chicken and Cashew Nuts, Massaman Beef

Favourite Movie & Why?
I love technology and sci-fi movies, like Avatar, Matrix, Star Wars etc with some good Action and War movies thrown in too (eg. Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers (TV Series)).

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
• I’m a 1st Dan black belt in Karate and compete in Kumite (sparring) tournaments
• I founded and run the largest and most active astronomy website in the southern hemisphere (http://www.iceinspace.com.au)
• I enjoy reading and learning about World War 1 and World War 2 history
• I’ve taken detailed images of Jupiter and its moons, craters on the Moon and more.
• I’m also a bit of a technology nerd and used to play online games.

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
Neil Armstrong, Richard Winters (101st Airborne) and Bruce Lee... all for fairly obvious reasons. So many questions!

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Your turn!

[cybereye (Mario)]

Hobbies?
Astronomy, Palaeontology & Squash.

Favourite Food?
Chicken Parmigana - well any Schnitzel to be honest. I also don't mind Indian and obviously Italian is high on my list!

Favourite Movie and Why?
"Only You" with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. - I'm a romantic at heart! The original "Planet of the Apes" is a close second. Nothing like smoking a cigar before going into suspended animation - good one Charlton!!

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
I played First Grade Rugby League in Adelaide in 1984 for Central Districts... yes they do play Rugby League in Adelaide!!

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and my wife. It would be nice to give my wife the night off!!

[pgc hunter]

Hobbies?
Astronomy, flight simulators

Favourite Food?
Fried chicken

Favourite Movie and Why?
American Pie. Because it's damn funny

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
I don't drink as much as they think I do!

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
Indiana Evans, Jennifer Hawkins, Miranda Kerr

[Octane (Humayun)]

Sab,

Ooh, flight sims, eh! I've been a flight sim nerd since F-15 Strike Eagle II and F-19 Stealth Fighter back on the 286. I recently bought X-Plane (holy crap!) after deliberating for years, but, have not had the time to get involved. I also discovered VATSIM. I think it's a good thing that I haven't got involved otherwise it'd be the end of my life.

Also, Jennifer Hawkins.

H

[ngcles]

Hi All,

Okay, I'll bite:

Hobbies?

Astronomy, writing and photography.


Favourite Food?

Prawns


Favourite Movie and Why?

Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks -- the most complete comedy ever.


What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
Many of my current co-workers and friends wouldn't know that I've prosecuted in Court more than 2000 serious supply drug cases whether by way of committal for trial elsewhere or to finallity in the Local Court and probably over 50,000 individual fraud cases. The largest drug supply matter involved 4.2kg of pure (not street grade) heroin and the largest fraud-type offence (178BA/40/1900) involved $25.4 million worth of property. I once prosecuted George Freeman. I once handled (in court on her first and only appearance) the case of the wife of a then current Govenor General of Australia for shoplifting (and yes it was all kept extremely quiet and out of the media).



Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?

Galileo: Because I want to speak with the first person ever to look through a telescope at the heavens and vicariously appreciate that experience. He also deserves to be told he was right about so many things (but got some wrong).

Isaac Newton: Because he was a towering genius and I also want to show him (and Galileo) my telescope and explain how we've made a few "special modifications" to improve Newton's design ... (I'd love to see their faces when they look through at a few things)

Fred Watson: Because the other two are going to ask many questions about the advances in Astronomy/Physics over the last 400-odd years that I couldn't answer as well as, and with the level of detail they desereve ... Fred could answer. Plus, Fred's simply a very entertaining and engaging person who would be great fun to hang around with.


Best,

Les D

[Osirisra (Ken)]

Hobbies?

I have way to many hobbies and not a enough time...work has a lot to answer for!

Ancient, Modern and General History
Astronomy, Quantum physics/theory/mechanics, general science
Philosophy
3D computer animation and graphics
Mountain bike riding
Fishing, camping and bush survival, 4WD driving
Science and Tech gadgetry
Martial arts
Military history
Geocaching
running and modding electric RC
Ich verstehe und spreche ein bisschen Deutsch
and more....

Favourite Food?

Can't go past fresh fruit

Favourite Movie and Why?

Impossible to pick 1 movie, I like Sci-fi, Kung fu and action/war and some comedy like Monty Python

Star Trek, Star wars(only the holy trilogy not that prequel garbage), Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, StarGate, Battlestar Galactica(new and old) etc, etc

Any Jacky Chan, Bruce Lee and Jet Li classics and others like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, House of flying daggers, Iron Monkey etc etc

Full Metal Jacket, Gallopoli, The guns of Navarone, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Apocalyspe Now...so many more.

I'm obsessed with Documentaries of all sorts from Astronomy to War.


What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?

I speak German
I teach and train martial arts like Wing Chun Gung Fu
I'm a active committee member of my local RSL


Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?

Bruce Lee, Buddha and any Veteran, the experiences and stories a vet has are not only amazing but all of humanity needs to learn from.

[Moonboy (Gus)]

Hobbies:
astronomy, bmx, electronics, taekwon do, programing, computer games, graphics design

Favourite Food:
I love spicy food, so mexican food for me

Favourite Movie's:
Monty Python movies - i cant resist classic comedies

What is something that your class mates might not know about you?

- i love astronomy and have a telescope..
- most dont know that i am quite talented on a bicycle

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
-bruce lee
-jackie chan
-tony jaa
I would want them to have a fight to see who is the best


Cheers,
Gus

[AdrianF (Adrian)]

Hobbies?
Astronomy, Ham Radio (vk4kl), motorbikes (xvs1100at), fishkeeping (cichlids)

Favourite Food?
Chicken, Steak, Spaghetti

Favourite Movie and Why?
Any SciFi, action adventure, comedy. Love them.

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
I keep fish, I am a licenced Ham Radio operator I like astronomy and I am a member of a bike riders group.

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
Brian Edward Cox (for his intellect), Jeromy Clarkson (for his wit) and Angelina Jolie (just to balance things out)

Adrian

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Originally Posted by AdrianF

Angelina Jolie (just to balance things out)

Adrian

You didn't need to add an excuse for this one She speaks for herself

[kustard (Simon)]

Hobbies?
Astronomy, playing music, writing (all forms including software).

Favourite Food?
A really really good steak and chips with side salad (and a nice cold beer).

Favourite Movie and Why?
So many to choose from, I'd have to pick "Blade Runner". Cool story (Philip K Dick was a great writer), awesome direction, fantastic FX and love that sound track. Plus Rutger plays a great antagonist

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
When I was 10 I had a pet Jersey Bull called "Bunter". Lucky sod, he got sold out for stud!

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
Frank Herbert (would love to pick his brain about "Dune"), Mike Oldfield (just to be in the presence of greatness), Alyson Hannigan (two reasons, one she is hot and two, she always plays quirky characters that I enjoy watching).

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by ngcles

I once handled (in court on her first and only appearance) the case of the wife of a then current Govenor General of Australia for shoplifting (and yes it was all kept extremely quiet and out of the media).

Hi,

Was it Mrs John Kerr? After all, her husband shoplifted a whole government

No, most of Aust knows who that was, it was quite sad really.

Cheers

[Octane (Humayun)]

Simon,

The Bladerunner soundtrack is a masterpiece. There's tracks on there that I wish would never end.

I'm yet to see the movie, but, own the soundtrack.

H

[kustard (Simon)]

Originally Posted by Octane

Simon,

The Bladerunner soundtrack is a masterpiece. There's tracks on there that I wish would never end.

I'm yet to see the movie, but, own the soundtrack.

H

Do it now! you can get the final cut on BR which is very good

[shelltree (Shelley)]

Hobbies?

Photography, astronomy, poetry and story writing. I use to paint a fair bit too but I haven't done that in awhile...

Favourite Food?

Chocolate And Cauliflower au Graten, yummmm!

Favourite Movie and Why?

My new favourite would have to be The Fountain. That movie is just stunning.

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?

I listen to Black Metal...

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?

Carl Sagan (if he were still alive), David Attenborough and Richard Dawkins. Can you imagine these three wonderful people plus me and a lot of fine wine!? Awesome! I'll leave out Lawrence Krauss because I'll hopefully be seeing him sometime this year *swoon*

[pgc hunter]

Originally Posted by Octane

Sab,

Ooh, flight sims, eh! I've been a flight sim nerd since F-15 Strike Eagle II and F-19 Stealth Fighter back on the 286. I recently bought X-Plane (holy crap!) after deliberating for years, but, have not had the time to get involved. I also discovered VATSIM. I think it's a good thing that I haven't got involved otherwise it'd be the end of my life.

Also, Jennifer Hawkins.

H

Hey Octane, I've been into them since a friend gave us a copy of Flight Unlimited II back in the windows 95 days. I'm hoping to put together a new dedicated PC for FSX, (my current one performs like a dead dog) and load it up with the addons from this site http://fullterrain.com/ check it out, the realism and visuals are incredible.

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hobbies?
- Astronomy
- Golf
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Favourite Food?
- Ice cream

Favourite Movie and Why?
It's a tie.
- Jaws - great human frailty and endurance (the book gives much greater detail but the film does cover themes very well). It is the only film that if I stumble across will always watch!
- Alien - I like how space travel is dirty (not like Startrek) and it is an awesome ride.

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
- I have flaws
- I work for the money!

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
- Yuri Gagarin (and possibly a translator) for entree
- Albert Einstein for the main course
- Jen Hawkins for dessert!

[FlashDrive (Poppy)]

Hobbies?
Astronomy ...what else is there.....
Annoying the Wife ..........
Computers.. ( when they work properly )
Going to Air Shows.

Favourite Food?
Anything Spicy.
Sea Food.
Pizza.
And of course when someone else is paying for it....

Favourite Movie and Why?
Too many to choose from.

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
Can count from 1 to 10 in German.....


Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
That sheila.... who does the cooking show on TV...the one with the gorgeous smile..she has black hair....and does the " Twining Tea " ad on TV. I think her name is NIJELLA....She's HOT...!!!!
I'll have her and her 2 sisters ( that makes 3 ) over anytime they want..... .


Cheers.... Flash.

[OICURMT]

Hobbies? Read my profile

Favourite Food? All

Favourite Movie and Why?
1) The Matrix Trilogy, love the idea that we are truly fat and lazy and the concept of exercise is a construct of the human mind which is not required because we are all batteries for the Machine Empire
2) On The Beach - Probably how humanity will end up if "Soylent Green" does not come true
3) Soylent Green - Probably how humanity will end up if "On The Beach" does not come true

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you? Nothing, I'm an open book, even at work.

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why? Since I prefer to dine alone.. .. 1) God 2) Satan 3) Michael Buffer ("Let's get ready to rumble!" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Buffer )

[that_guy (Tony)]

Hobbies: Chess, Reading, Writing, Astronomy of course

Favourite Food: I cannot pass by a good hearty Steak with fresh salad. YUM!!! But I have to say, I really don't mind any food actually haha.

Favourite Movies: Ooohh... a tricky one. All of Star Trek movies except the new one. which is good but not great. If I had to chose one of the Star Trek Movies I have to say... The Voyage Home. Great Humour and Great Story

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?: I don't work haha but If you mean other students and such and such than itll be that im a mega huge nerd.. not that its a secret or anything haha.. im yet to meet someone at my school whos a bigger dork than I

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?:
Me, Myself and I

cheers
tony

[sasup (Stacey)]

Hobbies?
surfing,karate,astronomy, sailing and mtb. really its gadgets..

Favourite Food?
mexican

Favourite Movie and Why?
too many good ones

What is something that your co-workers might not know about you?
I ware boxers with moons on it. you asked

Which 3 people would you invite to your perfect dinner party and why?
tom Carrol- because he is my favorite surfer
Stephen fry - because he just intrigues me
peter Costello- just want to pick his brain