Not like at the mall or anything, or in a carpark, but the death of a parent. In context I left the UK in 1987 and spent a goodly amount … Continue reading →
I like the idea that the last post from me was a couple weeks ago, or december, whatever Much has happened in such a short space of time I became … Continue reading →
Numerology The idea that numbers, combinations of numbers, or letters converted to number equivalents somehow define a person, behaviour, future events , past problems or can be manipulated to change … Continue reading →
I realised something. The twitter me, and this the ranting rambling no-mates blog me, aren’t that comfortable that my real live friends could read it. It’s bad enough having a … Continue reading →
But only with my idea that I’d write an entry a day, perhaps that can wait for the new year when I may just give it a crack. The end … Continue reading →
1) Pike river mine goes into receivership. Seems that the Union and Labour expect there to be continuous and ongoing employment for those that are about to lose their jobs. … Continue reading →
In corporate world this becomes a couple of things The customer party – where we open our cheque book, book a venue and ply the punters with drinking and nibbles … Continue reading →
Pretty much up for any interesting idea that does not cost the earth and basically remains anonymous. #nztwittersecretsanta is then all those, interesting, cheap and anonymous. Trouble is that you … Continue reading →
Ms16 has finished school for the yet, and is merrily hanging out like a “gangsta” – her words not mine. Then she drops onto us that she’s going to a … Continue reading →
A feminist friend of mine constantly bangs on about how outraged she is about almost everything. You can’t pick anything she says as repeat it back to her since this … Continue reading →
I’ve been listening to a number of skeptical podcasts, that is podcasts that have a skeptical look at things. I’d recommend the Righteous Indignation podcasts, they’ve been interviewing ‘believers’ in … Continue reading →
Ms16 was so excited that she demanded I take her for a driving lesson in the car. You can go miles in such a short space of time that it … Continue reading →
Just saying. We have a monthly meeting where out of the goodness of their heart they buy subway sandwiches for us. So we get to pick from the extensive menu. … Continue reading →
It’s that time, actually it’s past that time, when as a father you have to face up to the fact that your daughter is in fact sexually mature. Not that … Continue reading →
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 →
Well so an I-Pad is just frippery then, unless I find one for say $600, and you know that’s not going to happen any side of soon. So the next … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Long story long – Close friends of ours have a few domestic issues. These mainly are the youngest daughter – 15 – not getting the direct attention she needs. Lots … Continue reading →
