I Made good my bet
I had, on reflection, a rather daft bet with Ms16 (then 15) about her ability to score a goal in hockey. As a “back” I was confident that I’d manage … Continue reading →
To IPad or Not
I don’t need one, who does really. I’ve however been looking out for one, and Apple are pretty rigid on pricing, I know this because I’ve had dealing with them … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously
As you may know I’m big on supporting my children in their endeavours, particularly sporting ones. Ms16 plays a mean game of field hockey, and it’s between seasons now … Continue reading →
Food pretention
There is a new FARO store near me, it’s an up-market deli place, lots of imported stuff – not the usual imported stuff this is from exotic places and all … Continue reading →
Weighing it up or the 30 days of less of me
Weight creeps up on you. Well it crept up on me that’s for sure. I think I know why though, It’s the weekend. It’s the drinking and snacking. It’s the … Continue reading →
Catching up
There is a gap then between that one and this one (posts that is) for no reason other than I haven’t. Since then – 22nd September – and now seems … Continue reading →
Truthing on Twitter
One of my followers is also my boss. This is problematic of course because there are days when all I want to say is how much of a doofus he … Continue reading →
And in other news – Earthquakes
No one died, at least not as a direct result of the recent quake in Christchurch. That’s about it. Some building partially fel down, some old ones fell down a … Continue reading →
30 Days of Me – All at once :-)
Of course I googled it! But I’d fail on this on or around Day 3. Who thought this up? Teenagers with angst? Why go with the big guns at the … Continue reading →
Twitter for Whingers
OMG! It’s safe for me to say this here of course, but I thought twitter was a couple of things. One for me to ramble and possibly entertain the unwary, … Continue reading →
Blogging in 50 words or less.
Is that a “blog” if it’s just 50 words on something that annoyed me? I thought that it had to be something else, better, more insightful, interactive and meaningful, something … Continue reading →
More than my jobsworth
I’ve always been a fan of encouraging people to know as much about their particular job as possible. Firstly to get them to understand what they are doing, and what … Continue reading →
Getting a Hobby
Who hasn’t heard their partner telling them “you need to get a hobby”. All the things I think I’d like to do seem to be on the expensive side, and … Continue reading →
It’s a Dog’s name
Let me start by saying NO! we’re not getting a dog. Of any kind. Or perhaps yes one of those one that sits on the shelf in the back of … Continue reading →
Word War II wasn’t about Jews and 9/11 wasn’t about Firemen
In my opinion, the actions of School kids when confronted with Nazi Symbolism and images at a museum exhibition was totally predictable. The reaction of the Jewish council – again … Continue reading →
Having one of each, children that is.
Seriously I have one of each. Children that is. In many ways! Eldest is a boy, youngest therefore a girl – not rocket surgery there then Boy is a rather … Continue reading →
My New Car.
Well new to me. But this isn’t as simple as you’d think. Think of a budget. Every car you like costs at least $2k more. No use kidding yourself that … Continue reading →
I’m not famous I can make any statement I want
Two words yesterday on twitter “Free Polanski”. Not from a world recognised name, but a name known in New Zealand. Someone who commands an audience and imparts information, love, humor, … Continue reading →
Roman Polanski arrested over underage sex
Swiss authorities have arrested film director Roman Polanski for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl. yeah and? He’s been on the run since in France, scared to go … Continue reading →
A life just as ordinary 