Paradise
What got the creative juices flowing again to enable my return to blogging has been producing a video application for The Best Job in the World. When I first saw the advertisement in the New Year I thought, mate, that's for me. Then just as quickly admitted, why would they choose a 55-year-old taxi driver? Hilarious!
However after further consideration and prompting from others I thought, why not? For a highly paid blogging job on the Great Barrier Reef - bugger it, I'd do it for free - one must have a go. Even though some 1500 applications are being received each day.
Finally I got the piece shot, edited and mixed on the 'ol camera/phone and uploaded. Then realised that not only had the compression failed but there was also a copyright issue involving four seconds of music. So I cleaned it up, re-submitted and now both videos have been posted ! No matter, I have two chances.
Feel free to view my application and give it a rating. You may just help this old fart win a wild Card finalist berth to a week on Hamilton Island. Also check out some of the varied and often superb applicants from around the world.
As far as I'm concerned you win.
And -55 ? Wait until you're in your 70s to say you're an old fart -at 55 my grandfather still had another 43 years to go..
Good luck, young man !
Posted by: Goldstein | February 19, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Good luck, Adrian!
Posted by: kae | February 19, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Been following your blog for ages, you've got my vote!
Posted by: Sarah | February 19, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Nice piece and good luck.
One question: how did you keep the cab afloat ;-)
Posted by: phil@vvb | February 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Five stars from me! I loved the artful positioning of the cab to show the opera house. Good to see more of you, and good luck!
Posted by: Skyring | February 19, 2009 at 10:35 PM
woo hoo! Good luck! And hey, don't forget about us when you win eh?
Posted by: Dataceptionist | February 20, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Good luck! Say, would you still be posting here now and again!
Posted by: FrauBudgie | February 20, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Good luck. You're a shoe-in.
Posted by: Liz | February 20, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Thanks, all, for the votes and encouragement. If nothing else I hope to win the seniors group! Also, for those wondering about the locations the night intro is driving through Kings Cross; main piece at McMahons Point and closing pieces in Port Macquarie.
Posted by: adrian | February 21, 2009 at 04:40 AM
That is a pretty sweet gig, Adrian. Good luck! You've my vote.
Posted by: Walter | February 21, 2009 at 07:50 AM
I got asked the other day if I could choose another job, what would I do instead of driving Taxi's.
International food reviewer was my reply.
Care to acompany me sometimes Adrian? We shall catch Cabs, as my sideline will be matching wine and food. And it will be a nice change to Chippendale and Fatimas.
Posted by: Rainer the cabbie | February 21, 2009 at 04:23 PM
The framing of the Opera House in the background window and then the ferry passing is choice.
You should do more of this, whether you get the job or not.
Posted by: Nabakov | February 21, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Your a ring in for it mate. Best of luck. gg
Posted by: garpal gumnut | February 22, 2009 at 01:55 PM
adrian i just read on ninemsm that over 34000 people have applied for that job.
Posted by: manlycabbie | February 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM