Beer – #14 in a series – Lancaster Bomber
Tonight I shall be tippling the Thwaits Lancaster Bomber yeah, they say : This chestnut-coloured beer is brewed using pale ale and crystal malt, which gives it a full-bodied flavour. A finely … Continue reading →
Murder Most Foul #3 in a series – David Wayne TAMIHERE- Murderer / Rapist / Robber?
NOTE: This is an opinion only and not a judgement piece, it is my opinion only from what I read, saw and took to understand from that. Just after … Continue reading →
Looking back in anger can make you sick
Which is a bit of a nonsense when you really think about it. What are the statistical odds of you dying in the next 30 years?
It’s not what they say it’s how you read them – Personalised Plates – The Follow Up
I recently saw a couple of personalised plates on my travel in Albany. https://pdubyah.com/2012/02/16/its-not-what-they-say-its-how-you-read-them-personalised-plates/ These are those; And being the curmudgeon I am I paused to think about the good taste and decency … Continue reading →
Beer – #13 in a series – Banana Bread Beer
Gosh, This is a very ‘fizzy” on the tounge beer this one. And whilst hit smells like Bananas it’s not in a banana way, more the sort of the banana you … Continue reading →
Helping them grow up – the frustrating bit
Having two children, one a boy and one a girl. and with them having diametrically opposed dispositions is making for a fractious time. The awkward bit after teenage and before … Continue reading →
It’s official! but Is there a reward or punishment for following or disobeying the Official decree?
I marvel at the use of the word “Official” or even it’s overuse. Of course I could be being a curmudgeon on this, it happens, or hey , it’s official because I declared … Continue reading →
Beer – #12 in a series – Old Peculier
From those fabulous people at Theakston- the Legend that is Old Peculier The power of Old Peculier should never be under-estimated! A dark, strong beer Old Peculier is justifiably famous for … Continue reading →
I was at North Head – The guns and tunnels…
North Head Devonport, North Shore. It seems to have undergone a slow transformation, and still seem in need of some TLC. But it’s fairly accessible and an easy hour of your … Continue reading →
No Bain – No Gain – Joe Karam claimed a total of $272,822 in legal aid – now wants a share of David Bain’s compo
Beyond the HuttRiver – New Zealand today..: Joe Karam claimed a total of $272,822 in legal aid – now wants a share of David Bain’s compo… I repost this here fully … Continue reading →
Why George Best’s death is the worst thing that’s ever happened to me.
“When I heard the terrible news that George Best had passed away I cried and cried and cried. I cried and cried more than I have ever cried in my … Continue reading →
Trying Teen Times – the grown up one – A New Car redux
This time though…. Well we still do have the big red garden ornament, its outside gathering a cobweb and surrounded by road cones as the road works goes on around … Continue reading →
Growing up and letting go – sporting your life vicariously – Update
Well it seems I lost the good fight to Keep daughter into playing Hockey this year. Having had all the advantages, support, encouragement and backing of many people, having had access to … Continue reading →




