One of the top 10 places to look hip and cool... and save $$$$ 03 Jun 2010 by Greg Ellis in Tight Arts Blog

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When did this daggy, smelly place become uber-cool?

I haven't been to one for so long.

It's probably because I've been psychologically scared after being dragged there too often as a kid…

"Gregory Ian, look at all these lovely Asterix comics. And ooohhh...there's a lovely brown corduroy-covered bean bag for you to sit in. Quick, look smart - read this Encyclopaedia Britannica…"

I wasn't much into Asterix. And those Encyclopaedia editions were so beyond my literary capabilities at the time I used to only pretend I could read them (I'm sorry Mum - but it's time you heard the truth.)

"Book in hand" meant "smart kid" back then.

So like most of my mates, I was continuously 'encouraged' to go.

Every Saturday morning for two hours. Sit. Read. Look smart.

Yep. You know the place I'm talking about - the local Public Library.

There I'd sit with a mountain of dog-earred publications by my side. My arms and legs would ... Read More »

The Cash Doctors and Quickflix offer 27 May 2010 by Catie Cash in Tight Arts Blog

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UNLIMITED MOVIES FREE FOR A MONTH

Today's tongue-twister... 'Get your Quickflix flicks fix now.'

A round of applause for anyone who can say the above three times perfectly.

I'm trying, but I'm so excited by this offer I keep on stumbling over my words.

Here's the deal...

Because of our lovely friends at Quickflix (thanks for being so generous Gerard!), we've been able to source a whole month of UNLIMITED movie rentals, all for FREE, all for you. You can even share this deal with your family and friends - that's how generous Quickflix are!

Here's how to access it...

It couldn't be easier. All you have to do is click on the image below. After that choose "START FREE TRIAL" and you're on your way to movie land!

Unlimited movies all for FREE just in time for winter.

Top 10 ways to keep fuel in your tank for longer 20 May 2010 by Greg Ellis in Tight Arts Blog

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Some practical petrol saving ideas you can act on today

Foul.

The smell of petrol makes me sick.

I'm not sure if it's the actual fumes or the sensory connection to the exorbitant price per litre that does it.

Suffice to say, I avoid petrol bowsers like I do dog-turds.

And I've worked out that if I simply change my driving habits I can cut my need for fuel by a whopping third - which means a few less unpleasant moments feeling nauseated at the bowser. Perfect.

I've listed some really easy things I do to keep fuel in my tank for longer - practical stuff you can start doing today.

#10 is my favourite. It was inspired by one of my flatmates who followed this extreme principal to a tee. But I better give you the more practical ones first.

Here goes...

A Tight Artist's Dream Come True 29 Apr 2010 by Catie Cash in Tight Arts Blog

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It's time for Uncle Ebay to move over. Here comes freecycle.org!

Nab second-hand stuff from your local community FOR FREE. Bikes. Furniture. Musical instruments... even pets that people (unfortunately) can't take care of anymore. They're all things still worth using/having... but of no more use to their original owner.

$0.00 price tags. 100% free.

Check this website out...

http://www.freecycle.org

No listing fees. No steep postage costs at the end of the transaction. Just free stuff from like-minded community members who want to give, and get, for FREE.

Flatmates, free toilet paper and how to win $600 12 Apr 2010 by Greg Ellis in Tight Arts Blog

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I've been in a few share houses in my time.

In my Uni days I remember moving seven times one year.

I can't even remember the names of half the flatmates I used to live with. Crazy times.

Along the way, being the poor student, I sometimes used general household items that belonged to my flatmates that I probably shouldn't have been touching.

Toilet paper was always the hardest to resist.

Hiding away, door closed - I was a vulnerable young man tempted by the choices in front of me.

Should I use my scratchy 2 ply roll and risk the painful consequences of being honest, or borrow just a few sheets of my flatmate's nice soft 4 ply roll that sat calling out to me?

It's a bit naughty... but I reckon we've all chosen the latter option at some point.

There you sit, wondering in earnest if your flatmate will notice a couple of missing sheets from their roll.

Nahhh... as if.