A life just as ordinary

Just like you, but different

Growing up – the one with the frustration.

I care about my children a lot, and whilst by no means the best parent I think that between me and MrsPubyah we did an okay job. Currently #1 son … Continue reading

May 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #23 in a series – Steampunk Strong Ale

however like all things harking to things past, more romantic in the read than the deed.

May 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

When stupid talks you get this “Mila The Elephant ‘Had Motive'”

Well Tony and Robin, neither of them noted Elephant Handlers brought Mila, for reasons of their own, and it seems never to be mentioned, when she was 5 years old, imported her from Hawaii, and sent her to work in a traveling circus..

May 12, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #22 in a series – Hawkes Bay Amber Ale

C/- Hawkes Bay Independent Brewery who talk it up a bit: “A rich malt body with mild hop characteristic adds complex fruitiness and a pronounced bitterness to this deep amber ale. Batch … Continue reading

May 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Not a complete disaster but…

tragedy could have been averted by not driving at 40 in a 50 zone and 50 in a 60 zone. Driving like you’re driving for Miss daisy isn’t going to … Continue reading

May 11, 2012 · Leave a comment

Some Questions for the Whangarei daycare

I have two views on these stories : Daycare ‘bullies’ for kicking out HIV boy – National – NZ Herald News.  and  HIV boy childcare ban a human rights issue … Continue reading

May 10, 2012 · Leave a comment

Slightly Angry and confused

This I imagne would be all too common a communication from the Police; I’m contacting you in regards to the burgalry (sic)  that occurred at your house approximately 3 weeks ago. The Police have … Continue reading

May 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #21 in a series – Wigram Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale

Shut up! the Wigram Brewing Company wishes to advise that our Red Sparkling Ale Full Strength Beer has been crafted from Historical Hops which were discovered still growing on the banks of the … Continue reading

May 5, 2012 · 1 Comment

My Weird Belief System- Involuntary mass medication

I was reminded today when reading an article about Folic acid in bread to  ‘reduces’ birth risks –  Folic acid in bread ‘reduces’ birth risks – National – NZ Herald … Continue reading

May 5, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #20 in a series – Shepherd Neame 1698

For the win!  Shepherd Neame 1698 – This had just arrived in the English Corner Shop when I went shopping, so I did the decent thing and put some in the … Continue reading

April 28, 2012 · 3 Comments

Unhappy Families – at least you can pick your friends.

My mother died just over a year ago March 2011, and despite her age suddenly, and without a will. I’m from what would now be considered a large family of 8 children … Continue reading

April 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

Feeding time at the family zoo

It’s unusual for us as a family not to all eat at the time, particularly for the evening meal. It’s a habit we’ve always endeavored to maintain. Sometimes we may … Continue reading

April 25, 2012 · Leave a comment

My Weird Belief System- the Moon Landings

I’ve always held doubts about the Moon Landings, in particular the ones we saw on TV, the Armstrong, Aldrin ones, beamed live into your lounge. Call it what you like but it seemed odd … Continue reading

April 25, 2012 · 5 Comments

Beer – #19 in a series – Belhaven Twisted Thistle

I was of the mind to be having a bit of a curry, and having ordered I stopped at the bottle shop and picked up a couple of bottle of … Continue reading

April 24, 2012 · 4 Comments

Growing up – the one with the Ball Gown

And I don’t know why it’s special or what significance it has, since they didn’t have school balls when I were a lad.

April 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Murder Most Foul #4 – Jennifer Mary Beard

By and large you always think of New Zealand as being an outwardly friendly, people happy, tolerant, peaceful place. You would possibly describe it as such to foreigners, and not … Continue reading

April 22, 2012 · 2 Comments

The one with and anger monkeys #1

There are a couple of “things” that seems to be lighting up my twitter timeline, newspaper opinion pages, and left and right-wing bloggers. Mostly its anti-government sentiment, anything that the … Continue reading

April 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

On Dreams of Winning Lotto

I was thinking, which in and of itself is dangerous, at least this time there was nothing mechanical between my thoughts and failure. But what if you won a bundle … Continue reading

April 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #18 in a series – Marston Pedigree

Wow, it’s been like drink a beer a night week. Tonight I have a pleasurable guest in the name of Marston Pedigree, a 500ml sized bottle of Classic English Pale Ale. … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · 1 Comment

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