Lives

It's been over a month since I last posted on this blog and much has happened in the world during that time.

Just last week we heard about the death of Steve Irwin and on Friday the death of Peter Brock. Both were a real shock to the world and many young australian kids. Irwin's death got coverage all over the world, particularly in america as they were a little obsessed. I'm not sure if Brocky's death got the same level of coverage. The major commerical networks had several special programs about Irwin. I've heard it said that Brocky's death was to soon after Irwins, cause the australian media hadn't milked it for all that they could. Perhaps that is a little cynical, but the media do tend to stretch out the stories and coverage for as long as people will watch. Just think back to when Princess Diana died, the funeral was broadcast on most of the tv stations and then repeated later.

I was told that Irwin and his family became Christians five months ago, I'm not sure if it's true, but it would be good if it is. His remaining family must have been doing it tough over the past week, as it was so unexpected.

At least both he and Brocky were doing something they loved when they died. Brocky was a definite sporting hero for me when I was growing up. I loved watching the Bathurst 1000 each year and always supported Brock.

One thing that has gotten a little annoying is that many people have put turtles in the messenger nickname. One of the worst things is that there have been alot of emails going around with Jokes about Irwin and Brock.. and many are in real poor taste.