Had a wee spell feeling under the weather over the past 4-5 days, and ended up in the hospital for four days. This was the view from my bed (if I sat up), over Lake Pupuke in Takapuna. Weather was a little bleak, but that didn’t stop all manner of rowers, sailors and others entertaining…

I receive an email. It’s a friend asking for my assistance with something as a handyman. I read the email again to make sure I read it correctly. It still seeks my advice. I sit down for a bit to recover. I decline to show said email to my wife fearing derisive laughter, and instead…

One of my friends (who shall remain nameless) gave me one of these. With friends like these…

Took my two youngest children to the beach today as something different to do during the school holidays. Over to Long Bay on the North Shore, the weather was glorious, the kids splashed in the sea, played on the playground and rode on the little train. Then down to Takapuna for lunch with Kim –…

Life seems to have been busy of sorts lately. Lots of visitors at Easter and then through until today (including Steve the Emergent Kiwi who stayed for a couple of nights last week). School and kindy holidays. My oldest son’s birthday + party. Kid’s soccer practices in full swing for the season start next Saturday.…

He drew a deep breath. ‘Well I’m back,’ he said.

Time for a break from blogging, while other things take priority. Have a nice day/night.

Meme: n. A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.* Paul at fishers, surfers and casters tagged me with the task “name five reasons why you do (not) respond to memes”. So, here goes. Sometimes I respond because…

Apparently, we had three earthquakes (tremors) last night. Didn’t notice them myself, though I may have thought it was a heavy truck going past the house. More information at Earthquakes shake Auckland region – 22 Feb 2007 – National News – New Zealand Herald and GNS: Recent Earthquakes.

Or, in the words of Shirley Bassey and the Propellerheads, ‘it’s all just a little bit of history repeating’. And specifically, we’re talking about the black costume in Spider-Man 3 coming out in the next few months. So, if you’re interested in the history of the black outfit (which is making a comeback real soon…