Sumner Rocks
We’ve had to move out of our house for a few weeks. This is so the damage it incurred from our earthquake(s) can be repaired. We’ve moved to a lovely wee cottage a few blocks away in Sumner. We had looked at possibly moving into the city for these two weeks to be closer to [...]
Great Things Happen When Men and Music Meet
I have been thinking about music recently. I have been thinking of the soundtrack to my life thus far. I, like many many humans on the planet love music. I am not unique in this respect whatsoever. I am sure my tastes differ from many others (although I have such an eclectic taste in music [...]
Well I’ve survived another extended family holiday…
Always something to be celebrated really. It wasn’t helped much by the very unseasonal weather. It’s easier to hide in the sun behind a book than in the corner of a noisy room full of kids, and in laws. I got a few walks in. But not of the length I’d have liked given my [...]
And here we are at the end of all things…
…well things 2011 at least. I’ve exhausted my commentary on the year that was. So a brief summary is all that is left to be recorded. It had some lovely bits and some really awful bits. Anyone who follows Cantabrians on Facebook will see the general consensus amongst their postings is that 2011 was an [...]
On losing my religion…
This wee entry has been a long time brewing. It is recorded for no other reason than in writing it I am declaring it. I have lost my religion. Not in the sense that I can no longer find it but rather I have actively and consciously shed it. Those who have known me a [...]
Oh the humanity…
So I find myself on the annual family holiday at a remote location devoid of cellphone coverage and thus Internet… Oh the humanity. For some this would be the whole idea of a holiday – the absence of interruption, the solitude. Not me. I get enough solitude thanks. I like to be connected. Oh and [...]
The End (of 2011) is Nigh….
Well it would be impolite to let the year come to a conclusion without one last post to this collection of ramblings. 2011 has been enormous. By every metric it has been a big year. Full of change; some traumatic, some voluntary and some delightful. A lot of change. It has also been truly a [...]
Hurtling Across Canada at 700 kmh
Well ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls here we are again. Sitting in an aircraft seat (15D) Air Canada flight AC148 to Toronto specifically. This is the third trip to Canada I have made in 2011 and will not be the last for the year either. I’m on an Air Canada plane but am going [...]
Better say something…
It’s interesting this blogging lark. Somedays I find I have nothing to say, others too much. I have the usual head full of clutter at the moment. I started my new job a fortnight ago and have had a very interesting and enjoyable two weeks in Auckland coming to grips with it. I am pretty [...]
Auckland – some reflections.
For the diligent reader of this little blog you will recall that I am making my farewell journey to Auckland in my old role this week. It is definitely not my last trip to Auckland however as my new employer are based in Auckland. I shall be a regular visitor. I will however, in the [...]
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