When the children grow up – the one with the memories
Daughter is having a fine old time recounting to us her version of her childhood. There are a couple of stand out stories so far. They all start with “Do you … Continue reading →
Parenting – the one with the nonsense rhymes
MrsPdubyah and my Daughter was sitting around talking about her childhood, and some of the things she remembers, which is rich fodder for another time. From that conversation I had … Continue reading →
Question : Where’s The Movement For Howard Morgan?
There is a reason I think that this story will gather no mainstream momentum. It will be added into a list of things that African American “Black” people will feel … Continue reading →
Parenting disaster – an ongoing series
Well I have to confess to really making a hash of this one. Daughter has a car with a Mongoose Alarm system and a two button remote. We have two, … Continue reading →
Jolly Hockey Sticks – the College edition
Every year there is a pre-season Inter-College “tournament” at St. Cuthberts College in Remuera. It’s called the Anzac tournament and is by invitation only. As part of promotion the College hosts … 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 →
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 →
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 →
Commercial Ventures and the Public purse – #6 – Kiwi FM Radio
Radio Broadcast Studio (Photo credit: Leonardo Rizzi) An ailing radio station given $300,000 a year in government funding to play exclusively Kiwi music will bow to commercial reality today and … Continue reading →
Growing up and letting go – sporting your life vicariously
At 17 it’s come down to a battle of wills. Miss does not want to play club hockey this year. We already agreed that the representative competitions weren’t going to be a feature, it still seems … Continue reading →
No Bain no Gain
Interestingly, Karam does not mention the bizarre if not ludicrous scenario that would have played out if Robin had been the killer. This involves Robin putting his bloodied clothes in the washing basket and then changing his clothes and socks before killing himself in a highly unusual way.
It’s not what they say it’s how you read them – Personalised Plates
I’m curmudgeonly at best, according to MrsPdubyah, but as age and reason take over youth and exuberance I find myself questioning a few things. So then Personalised Plates I was … Continue reading →




