At the moment I am excited by small things. The greatest of which is my wee son, and of course, playing with his train set. Which is really for me. A while back we bought the K-mart wooden train set. It was cool, but I got bored quickly and discovered an electric train that runs... Continue Reading →
Graces Stream Campsite: memories, closures and DOCs struggle with recreation
There's a hidden gem of a camping spot in the Wellington region. It's 'wild bush camping', but safe, easy and accessible. With no set sites or vehicle access, it's a proper adventure as you pick your camp among the trees and collect water from the stream. Your nervous mates can test their mettle and gear... Continue Reading →
Level 4 COVID limericks
If it's 'authoritarian' to stay home for four,Recall the kin sent off to war!Just sit on your arse,You can wait out this farce,Then be back with your friends of slack-jaw. Well done getting four doz. loo rolls.Will you eat them if it's for you the bell tolls?If someone can't wipe their assThey'll just do it... Continue Reading →
My darker end to ‘The Notebook’
Way back when I first watched The Notebook I had had a few beers and I wasn't paying a lot of attention. So little that, when the final scene came and Allie realises who the Duke is, I mistook who it was. I thought the movie was a bit naff but the ending was surprisingly... Continue Reading →
Wellington Parking Ticket
I got a parking ticket. I got a parking ticket and it violates all that is fair, Just and decent. Since I am technically wrong and I'm powerless to do anything, here's my catharsis. Claire and I are getting married soon - it's very exciting - and my best men and I need to look... Continue Reading →