Jan 31, 2014
Jan 30, 2014
Crafty
Three nice NZ craft beers
Brew Moon from North Canterbury
Townshend Sutton Hoo from Upper Moutere Nelson
Rocky Knob from Mt Maunganui
Barrow Boy
Thomas gets a ride from Dad so he can't recover between loads!
From their South Island odyssey
Jan 28, 2014
A Beautiful Thing
This beautiful prop on the 100 year old Sopwith Camel is unlikely to be the original but I am trying to find out more about its origin.
The Sopwith Camel was built in UK and had a max speed of 185kph and a range of 500km. It could fly to a height 6300 meters. No oxygen and very basic protection in an open cockpit must have been a really cold and memorable experience. Not to mention possibly being shot at during the experience.
At the airshow
More Oldies.
From the 70's (My guess)
The handsome couple on the left are Grace and Thomas's Gran and Koro (Grandad) Tom and Marg.
But is that a bottle of Montana Pearl on the table? (The tear shaped bottle). Anyway it's a classic drop from that era whatever it is. I remember it clearly.
Jan 27, 2014
Kiwi Blue
RNZAF Parachute training and support units display team, Kiwi Blue, put on a great display at the Air Show
Jan 26, 2014
The Plan
Prior to hitting the rapids a plan is agreed to.
Or are they are deciding on which pub to hit tonight....?
Jan 24, 2014
Waipunga Falls
Between Taupo and Napier this 40 meter waterfall can be seen from a rest area to the North of the road
Fertilizer Spreader
Supporting a vital part of our economy. Agriculture contributes about $6B to NZ and the use of fertilizers are mandatory to keep soils productive. We use about 4.5 million tonnes each year.
This photo was taken in the Waikato region the biggest consumer of fertilizer in the country.
Jan 23, 2014
My Little Bro
From the second half of the last century.
But check out the toys.
A rifle! A Gollie!!
Trucks have come a long way, a metal bucket and a rocket of sorts.
But wait, where the hell is the iPad?
Jan 22, 2014
Jan 21, 2014
Jan 20, 2014
Te Mata Peak
We climbed an impressive peak this morning in Napier.
Rob is risking the edge.
The landscape is like central Otago. A stunning outlook.
Jan 18, 2014
Family Photos From Over Half A Century Ago
Many more to come in this series
My bro Kenny standing alongside me. My guess is that I am 7 and Ken 2
And a couple of years later when I broke my collar bone.
My shadow was always there ready for the camera!
These old photos crack me up. Can't see kids of today wearing those "cool" togs.
My shadow was always there ready for the camera!
These old photos crack me up. Can't see kids of today wearing those "cool" togs.
Jan 16, 2014
Thomas
Look what I got in my email.
Thomas. He has just spent a few weeks down south with the grandees being fed up, combed up and no doubt a little spoilt. Been rabbit shooting (well, spotting for the shooter) I hear.
Jan 14, 2014
Tauranga, Out For A Ride
Phone pics
The Morning
The first repair
Cruising
That way, I think!
Goose
Drink time at half way point
Jan 12, 2014
Remember Xmas
When I heard the shops were stocking up on Easter eggs I thought we need to revel in the joys of Xmas just a tad longer so here is a shot of the kids with Santa their mum sent me.
Grace & Thomas 2013
Jan 10, 2014
Plant Based Diet Update
Over three years ago Robyn and I embarked on a life saving (hopefully) change in diet.
I had been diagnosed with two blocked coronary arteries that could not be stented.
This diagnosis came as a hell of a shock as we/ I had led a very healthy lifestyle for most of our adult life (Exercise a plenty, Mediterranean diet)
Then one day out of the blue....chest pain. It literally stopped me in my tracks!
Many medical experiences later we were left with meds as the only option as far as doctors were concerned.
ch)Within a few weeks of following this advise I was back riding my bike and doing all the things I love to do.
Dr Esselstyn's book we follow LINK
The challenge of our new way of eating was significant. Robyn, bless her, was fully on board. For her it meant a hell of a big change in that all her "famous" food recipes loved by the family and me were out the door.
Dr Esselstyn's book we follow LINK
The challenge of our new way of eating was significant. Robyn, bless her, was fully on board. For her it meant a hell of a big change in that all her "famous" food recipes loved by the family and me were out the door.
A long story short we now eat well and tastefully thanks to what we have learnt from the people in the medical profession like Dr Esselstyn.
In the last few days I found this web site and have included it here as I believe this approach may become the approach in future. It is slightly less demanding than our current approach and way more realistic for most people in my opinion.
Take a look and decide for yourself. If time is short just take a look at the conclusions.
Tuakau Bridge
This concrete bridge was built in 1933 and is an important part of rural Frankton district access to the west coast across the Waikato river.
I love the beautiful shape.
Check out the left hand pillar
A very rural community out that way
Local Maori kids train in their waka on the river
Black Sands & Surf
Port Waikato on the West coast is an old world Kiwi holiday spot.
Life is all about the sea (Tasman) and river (Waikato)
Down on Sunset beach its black sand and waves and wind from Australia.
Looking South
Looking North. The Waikato river exits to the sea just before the far headland This scene is so foreign to us east coast white beach lovers.
Sunset Beach. A life guard even!
Artistic fence. Stops you walking off the cliff!
Rob
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