It’s the Word Cup (5)
Day Six, I might be a bit lost on the day number things. Three games again…. Bit distracted waiting for the technician to come and install the fibre internet to … Continue reading →
It’s the Word Cup (4)
Day five. Three games, this is an odd day on paper. Also it’s getting hard to keep focussed.
It’s the Word Cup (2)
Day three!! All hopes high for at least England today. Brunch was organised, being Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausages and for me Sweetbreads cooked in butter, and some store brought fresh … Continue reading →
It’s the Word Cup (1)
I start at day two because well I’m a bit lazy. It’s FIFA World Cup time, not world series, but a proper global sport having a competition. It’s Football. not … Continue reading →
Getting from A to B
Now there’s a thing. In a calendar year I managed by one way or another to achieve over 700km of exercise. Couple of off months when injury and inclement weather … Continue reading →
The less of me, the one with the heart
I’m not actually sure what I was thinking, but I have a Nike Sportswatch, and this allows me to track my exercise. One of it’s capabilities is to link to a … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously – the return
MissPdubyah gave up playing Club Hockey 18 months ago, and all Hockey at the end of her time at College. Much to the despair of MrsPhil and myself. After all … Continue reading →
The less of me for May
The less of me for May- A moth where it ended in abruptly and in tragedy 8Runs – that’s half of what I expected 42.06 kms kms in total 5.2kms … Continue reading →
We all follow the Palace, Over land and sea, And Brighton…well not Brighton
In a stunning turn of events the mighty mighty Eagles, Crystal Palace F.C., late of Selhurst Park, London SE25 gained promotion from the Championship league to the Premier League of English … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously – the last Tournament – Aftermath
The Final Federation Cup Hockey Tournament for the #1 Daughter is done and dusted. After the two games on Monday the dye had been cast and the girls were then … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously – the last Tournament
Next week my daughter will be playing for her College team at the 2012 Federation Cup Secondary School Tournament in Carterton. It will be for her, and many others, the … Continue reading →
Supporting Local – the one where it costs us more
We’re encouraged to support Kiwi made, and to be proud of our Kiwiness. But this week, and added to a story of last year, it seems that we might just be … Continue reading →
The facination of the media for Redemption
re·demp·tion: An act of redeeming or the state of being redeemed. Deliverance; rescue. Theology. deliverance from sin; salvation. Atonement for guilt. Repurchase, as of something sold One of the online … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously – the one where they end in tears.
It’s down to the final few games of College hockey for Ms17 (MS18 in 37 days she informs me), and last night was the final of the local secondary schools tournament. I’d forgotten how … 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Phoenix – Late of Wellington – at home but not a home.
Don’t get me wrong if I was called out and asked to declare my support then it’s be the Phoenix all the way, despite them being half a country away.




