Ode to my weird Whangas friend
October 5, 2006 11:42 pmKiora mon-petite-cheeriette
Upon arrival in the land of the free, I saluted an effigy of George W Bush on your behalf. The security chap looked at me rather strangely, came over and asked me my name. Thinking to myself “how very friendly”, I said … Django, Django Farquar. His hand twitched and edged toward his holster (pause: momentary flashback to Tel Aviv airport, security guard asks who I am visiting, I say God, I spent 3 hours being strip-searched - eeeck rubber gloves). I laughed, whimsically, he stood his ground. I realised this had not been a pick up line, yet how fateful this new street name would prove.
I am a little disturbed that my namesake always has a fag out the side of his mouth (not that I object to fags … depending on the lighting and the condition of my sobriety). But here is what I found, my dear Whanga’s friend …
(what a dapper suit)
*excuse me for a moment, I think someone is choking on a chicken bone in the street below, I must ensure he doesn’t cark it on sidewalk otherwise there will be bloody paramedics hanging around all night*
**never fear a restaurateur chased him away, he is now choking outside a Pipe & Smoke shop - far more appropriate**
***ok he is still at it, let me pop downstairs … hmmm well yes I can confirm he is choking but also telling people they would look good in high heals. I popped into Magnolia Bakery since I was down there … steamed milk with a slice of Oreo based Snickers Pie … yeah baby feel the (sugar) burn!***
Where was I, yes Django, Django Farquar. Now little did you know when this surname was penned, the subtle musical connections it would have. Please explore (may have a couple of loading issues, but follow the links, you will be impressed) the Farquar yellow brick road.
How I tire … the snickers pie sugar rush has sped through my highly metabolised body … the sugar low has hit. So good night my ferel northern friend (and your nebulous friend who spills things on herself constantly).
PS: thanks for sharing about the Sanitary Collection Lady … that was most inspiring.
