Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ginger Ninja | Fast & Affordable Web Design Newcastle ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Wordpress Website Security Event](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/wordpress-website-security-event/) - This post is just to reassure you that your site is completely safe and taken care of because you are keeping the site maintained, safe and secure. On Friday July 17th, a critical vulnerability in WordPress core was disclosed. Unlike typical security issues, this one didn't rely on outdated plugins or themes, it simply targeted - [Middle Finger Pt I](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/middle-finger-pt-i/) - Most people sit down every day, often more than once, and never give it a thought. The ability to place our bum down on a seat or surface, to go from standing to sitting is a skill we often take for granted. Most people are able to accomplish this feat without inflicting horrible personal injury - [Smiths Crisps – Do us a Flavour Pt II](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/smiths-crisps-do-us-a-flavour-pt-ii/) - Here is my second entry in the Smiths Do Us a Flavour competition (For Part I click here). This one I can understand not getting through to the finals on account of it having beer in the title. But the chips wouldn't be alcoholic (obviously) it's just about the flavour. This was based off my - [Smiths Crisps – Do us a Flavour Pt IV](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/smiths-crisps-do-us-a-flavour-pt-iv/) - This is the last of my Smiths Crisps Do Us A Flavour competition This was a last minute entry I whipped up, I think I managed to get it done in an hour or so just before the competition was about to close. It's definitely the cutest of the entries (besides maybe the Spoon in - [Middle Finger Epilogue](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/middle-finger-epilogue/) - The six months after the horrific accident that nearly lost me my middle right finger were frustrating, boring and painful. With my whole right hand, my main hand, out of action even the most menial of tasks were an effort. Wrapped up in a ball of bandages for most of this time, the finger was - [Walk against MS](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/walk-against-ms/) - MS is horrible for all those who have to suffer it. It holds lives to ransom and effects the lives of those who have to endure it... MS is a greedy corporation run by a giant nerd named Bill Gates who got lucky and is now stuck in a fast moving, constantly changing industry and - [Hey baby](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/hey-baby/) - I have never held a baby before. Ever. Not once. I have no interest in it. It scares me. I feel nervous about handling my iphone 4 let alone the product of someones own biology. If someone dropped my phone, it can be replaced. If I were to drop someones baby I don't think my - [What're urinal lookin' at?](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/whatre-urinal-lookin-at/) - Does this happens to you, fellas? So you go to a public bathroom, either at work or in a pub or the like, somewhere where there are multiple toilets in the one room that are a mix of urinals and cubicles. Personally, if I’m going for a Number 1. I will head for the urinals - [1 New Message](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/1-new-message/) - This is a text exchange that happened to me not too long ago. Think I'm okay to post it now the heat has died down but just in case I'm still in the dog house (so to speak) I've changed the names of those involved. Enjoy. *BZZ BZZ* Stan: Hey mate. Where is it you - [Streets of Rage](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/streets-of-rage/) - We all suffer from it from time to time. That build up of stress put upon us by other motorists. Some of us are quick on the horn, some even quicker on flicking the bird. I however am someone who lets it go. Usually. Lately, I have found my road rage stewing and building up - [Tales from the video shop Pt III](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-pt-iii/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. As I've mentioned before, signing up a new customer was may be the worst part of working at the video - [Tales from the Video Shop Pt IV](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-pt-iv/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. One of the most enjoyable parts of working at a video shop is watching how different people deal with hiring - [Tales from the video shop Pt 1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-pt-1/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. One night I was signing up a new member (one of the worst parts of the job) and it came - [Tales from the Video Shop Part V](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-part-v/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. One quiet night I was working with another guy and a man came in, he must have been 7 foot tall - [Tales from the Video Shop Pt II](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-pt-ii/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. https://www.gingerninja.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2013/01/doink-doink1.mp3 Some of the most common passwords used amongst the video shop trade are names, mostly those of children, pets or - [Tales from the Video Shop VI](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-the-video-shop-vi/) - In the video rental system, the people are divided into two separate yet equally important groups: the people who hire the movies and the customer service representatives who tolerate them. These are their stories. https://www.gingerninja.com.au//wp-content/uploads/2013/01/doink-doink1.mp3 1999 was a great year. The Sopranos premiered on HBO. The millennium bug was a thing. The last episode of - [Asian Adventure: Part 2](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/asian-adventure-part-2/) - Singapore By far the most efficient airport I’ve ever experienced. We were off the plane, through customs and in a cab to the hotel before I knew what had happened. My favourite part was at the baggage claim. There was a driver waiting for someone holding a sign up for a “Mr Yap”. I immediately - [Browneyes](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/browneyes/) - It was a day like any other day in primary school. There I was, sitting all alone enjoying my Le Snack (i had no friends until the age of 10... sad but true). I had just finished my last biscuit and was moving onto the dessert portion of recess (the fruit roll-up) when all of - [Smiths Crisps - Do us a Flavour Pt 1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/smiths-crisps-do-us-a-flavour-pt-1/) - Last year Smiths Crisps had a competition called Do us a Flavour where people could suggest a new flavour for the potato chip manufacturer to make. To enter you had to think up a flavour and send it in with an image that best represents & expresses your flavour idea. Four finalists were selected by - [The Friday Doodle pt1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/the-friday-doodle-pt1/) - I think I start trying to post a drawing of some sort every Friday. In the past I've posted a Wolverine and a Beer Clock and this week is an Astroboy that I did a few years back. I spent ages trying to draw him shooting his butt-lasers but was left with a desk of - [Smiths Crisps – Do us a Flavour Pt III](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/smiths-crisps-do-us-a-flavour-pt-iii/) - Third of my four Smiths Crisps Do us a Flavour entries is Chicken & Corn Soup. Not sure what more I can say about this Flavour idea except that I think it would be yummy (definitely better than Caesar Salad or any of the other shitty finalists). Also I really like the spoon. Enjoy. - [Middle Finger Pt II](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/middle-finger-pt-ii/) - For Part One of this trilogy CLICK HERE Upon discovery of my gruesome injury I was driven promptly to the emergency room where on my arrival I had to explain my accident to the nurse. Me: I sat on my hand getting into a van and my finger popped open Nurse: *glares at me with - [My First Car](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/my-first-car/) - It was my 8th birthday. Yep, no typo, not 18, 8th. I ripped the wrapping paper off my biggest present to reveal the best gift ever, the Ghosbusters Ecto One! For those who don't know, the Ecto One is the car that the Ghostbusters used to drive around town busting up ghosts in (pictured left). - [Middle Finger Pt III](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/middle-finger-pt-iii/) - Part One is here, part 2 here... So there I was, home alone, stranded, unable to drive anywhere due to my finger but desperately needing medical help to change my bandages. I ran a few options over in my head. I could stay in my new pool of blood until someone came home in 8 - [The Subway Principal](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/the-subway-principal/) - This year was my 10th consecutive Anzac day celebrated at my local bowling club at Kahibah and every year I watch as the young, naive people who don't frequent the club swarm in and not know how to line up for a beer. For those who don't know, bowling clubs often employ the Subway Principal - [Nightmare on Ginge Street](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/nightmare-on-ginge-street/) - When will I learn? I can not stand out in the sun. In fact, I shouldn't go outside during the day, period. Boxing day 2006 In Newcastle, the only place to be on Boxing Day is at the famous Newcastle Boxing Day Races. It's a day in the middle of summer where girls wear as - [Sock Hands](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/sock-hands/) - So my hands have been dry and cracked lately and someone suggested I sleep with Sorbolene soaked socks on my hands I was suddenly & horrifically reminded of a long repressed memory from my early childhood... I must have been about 5 and I was out shopping with Mum. I was dressed in my usual - [Sock Hands Part Duex](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/sock-hands-part-duex/) - When we last left our hero he had just placed his hands onto a hot stove and lost his grip sending him falling to the floor... Let's pick up the action there... I remember feeling as my hands felt as if they were on fire! Were they on fire? Mum, still on the call, stuck - [Reasons Not to Get Married No.1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/reasons-not-to-get-married-no-1/) - [Weekend Wolverine](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/weekend-wolverine/) - It's been a wee bit since my last post, I've been a bit busy. So, here is something from the vaults, an old drawing I did when I was first starting out with scanning the doodles I'd been doing. Enjoy : ) - [Asian Adventure: Part 1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/asian-adventure-part-1/) - So, for the last two years my girlfriend has been trying to kill me. No she isn't poisoning my cereal. Nor is she cutting my brake lines. No, she is going a much more subtle route. She keeps taking me, a fair-skinned ginger to the hottest, sunniest part of the world that is Tropical Asia. - [Beer O'Clock](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/beer-oclock/) - This image was done as a project back when I was in uni. I think we had to think of a product and do a visual mock-up of it... or something. It is a design for a digital clock but not just any digital cloack. It would constantly displayed the LED time of - [Asian Adventure: Part 3](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/asian-adventure-part-3/) - Penang, Malaysia Some people travel with a sense of freedom and adventure. Every hiccup is a lesson learned and nothing can go wrong because it's all part of the experience. Others, like myself, travel the world thinking everyone is trying to mug you, drug you or steal your organs. No, I'm not one of those - [Asian Adventure: Part 4](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/asian-adventure-part-4/) - Cocktails: Natures Seductive Ninjas Thailand. Now this was the part of the trip I enjoyed most of all, finally some relaxing. I knew Thailand was going to be different to Penang the moment I walked onto the beach and could see no less than 8 boobs (that's right, 4 topless girls for those with poor - [Why Kids are Dumb](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/why-kids-are-dumb/) - One morning, long ago when I was in year 1 of infants school my friends and I were in the playground before class started. It was just like any other morning, running about being Ninja Turtles no doubt, cowabungering this, Kranging that. Then we found a cash register in the bushes. We all froze mid - [Bathroom Wee-Fart Ettiquette](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/bathroom-wee-fart-ettiquette/) - As men, we on occasion find ourselves standing, sharing a urinal with other guys. It is a weird phenomena, doing what is generally a private function so openly and on mass and as such there are certain unspoken rules applied to ensure it all occurs in accordance with societies conventions. Rules include: No peeking. Your - [Movember: Having a ball](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/movember-having-a-ball/) - Some time a few years ago I was experiencing a slightly sore left nut, sorry, testicle (to keep it medical). It seemed higher than normal and was more uncomfortable than anything. So, despite how awkward it felt, I did the right thing went to the doctor. The man doctor (phew) told me to take off - [Tales from Movember Pt1](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-movember-pt1/) - The Men's Room I am at the urinal doing my business when a man walks in sporting an awesome mustache and begins using the urinal next to me. Me: Wow, that's awesome! Him: Pardon? Me: I wish I could get mine to grow as long and thick as that. Him: What!? Me: You get much - [Tales from Movember Pt2](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-movember-pt2/) - The Dentist Dentist: Alright, just put your head back and open your mouth wide. Me: aighhh (speaking with my mouth wide open) Dentist: Oh my god! Me: Wha?! Dentist: I've never seen anything like this. Me: Huh? Dentist: It's horrible! Me: Wha wha!? Dentist: It's... some sort of growth on your lip... Me: ... huh? - [Tales from Movember: Pt3](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/tales-from-movember-pt3/) - The Final Insult Cute girl: Hi. Me: Hey. Cute girl: You trying to grow a mo for Movember? Me: Not trying, succeeding. Cute girl: That? Nah, you'll get there but that's no mo, I get more off when I get my lip waxed. Me: But... It's November 27th! If it's not there yet it won't - [The 7 Stages of Airport Poopin'](https://www.gingerninja.com.au/the-7-stages-of-airport-poopin/) - Anxiety: Having to use an airport toilet close to your flight's boarding time. 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