Wednesday 31 December 2008

Well, would ya look at that. It's the end of 2008. What a fabulous year it's been, and the outlook for 2009 is just as exciting. To all of you out there, have a fab New Year and all the best for the next 365 days. May you prosper and be safe! Cheers.

Monday 29 December 2008


Saturday 27 December 2008

This is Summer!!! Enough said.

Friday 26 December 2008

Well, who would have thought. After 20 overs each, the two teams would both end with 155 runs. That was the initial outcome of the 20/20 clash between New Zealand and the West Indies. WI should have taken it out, but NZ bought the batting assault under control to finish even. With a period of bewilderment within the sold out crowd, the deciding ruling became clear. One over each, two wickets, one bowler from each team. WI's Gayle made mince meat out of Vettori with three sixes, giving them a daunting 25 runs from the over. NZ's Oram made a galant attempt but were finally out done with the loss of both wickets, still needing 11 runs. A great spectacle with more to come with West Indies finishing their tour, England arriving in Feb and India in March!!! You'd better love cricket.

Wednesday 24 December 2008

To all in the season of festiveness and relaxation, wish you all a 'cracker' Christmas. Be safe where ever you maybe.

Sunday 21 December 2008

It never ceases to amaze me, no matter how many times I visit the Waipoua Forest, I always stand in awe of the mighty Kauri (Agathis australis) tree known as Tāne Mahuta ("Lord of the Forest"). Estimated to be over 2000 years old, the shear girth and size of this hunk of wood is no way more impressive than standing in front of him. Tāne Mahuta is the largest kauri known to stand today. It is 51 metres in height, and has a circumference of 13.8 metres. Total volume including the crown 516.7 m³.

Saturday 20 December 2008




As Christmas approaches, the time to mingle with family and friends is narrowing ever closer. A quick trip to Rawene, to catch up with whanau, brought a great night at the Masonic Hotel with Dj Trey and his light show. With an unusually young crowd packed into the pub, the atmosphere was high spirited and welcoming. Good luck to Grant, the new owner of the Masonic, and merry Christmas to all in the sleepy settlement perched on a narrow peninsula, protruding into the visualy absorbing Hokianga Harbour.

Now playing: Pitch Black - Flex

Thursday 18 December 2008

Isn't Summer such an extraordinary time. Your senses seem to be somewhat heightened by the constant rays of light smothering the skin. The hazy, lazy days are upon us. With great people to share the warmth with, makes for sublime moments in ones life! Bravo!

Wednesday 17 December 2008


Tuesday 16 December 2008


Monday 15 December 2008


Saturday 13 December 2008

Tis the season for Christmas parties and various other drinking vocations. Thanks heaps to Katie and her fellow flatties for the impromptu gathering in the Grey Lynn hood. Che!







Now playing: The Beatles - Drive My Car

Friday 12 December 2008

It's officially official. It's set in stone. It's a done deal. Los Angeles, Las Vegas and South America beckon! The silver winged bird will be departing in just under 36 days. The excitment is building and the time is ticking!!!

Thursday 11 December 2008

Life does not get any better than right now!!! Ye-ah!!!

Now playing: Greg Benz - Aurium November 2008 Mix Part 2

Sunday 7 December 2008

After a few hours of meandering through the Waitakere Ranges, what better way to cool and satisfy the senses from the humid, warm afternoon air, than slurp up some delicious creamy ice from the local dairy. Superb!

Thursday 4 December 2008

The current high water levels reminded me of my encounter with the 'sinking' of the Lagoon Island of Venice. No where near as dramatic as now but December 2002 made the visit more interesting than usual. My thoughts are with the many shop keepers and dwellers continually barraged by the incessant salty waters.

Now playing: The Killers - Human

Tuesday 2 December 2008


Monday 1 December 2008

What better way to bring in the new month and enjoy the wonderfulness that is Summer, than sharing such a fantastic time of year with someone special. I've been blessed with meeting a beautiful person, whom has swept me away into her life. There aren't any feelings or emotions that compare to these that are fueling me right now. WOOHOO!!!