With the awful events happening in Christchurch, now is probably a damn good time to think about survival kits. We all get loaded up with good intentions from time to time (usually when there’s been an earthquake) and say we’re…
A timely reminder
Month: February 2011
A great deal
Still here … just busy
It’s been a chaotic week, with the massive earthquake in Christchurch. It’s heartbreaking seeing the image of a city I’m so familiar with in ruins. And knowing that so many are suffering right now. Christchurch is my second favourite place…
The wonders of the web
Married life
Three good Kiwi blokes were sitting together one day bragging about how they had given their new wives duties. The first man had married a woman from Auckland and had told her that she was going to have to do…
From the ‘no shit, Sherlock’ files
Sad but not unexpected
It’s sad that Whitcoulls is in trouble but as an avid reader who likes both books and money, I don’t reckon it should come as any surprise. I make an effort to support local businesses where possible, even if they…
An apple a day
It’s hot, Norman’s insane and the moths are invading
Ah, another day in paradise. Today started out foggy and dreary. Have you ever wondered if fog is just a cloud that was too fecking lazy to get up in the morning? But I digress. After a chilly-ish and dampish…
New kid in hallowed company
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I was temporarily filled with hope for the youth of today when I saw a report saying more than 75 per cent of their entertainment searches are for music. Sadly,…