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 →
Beer – #23 in a series – Steampunk Strong Ale
however like all things harking to things past, more romantic in the read than the deed.
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..
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →




