Category: Just me

Posts about me, my family and friends (yes I have some), Seymour the Wonder Cat and his not-so-trusty sidekick Norman the Newbie Cat and life in general, both online and offline

How time flies …

Where have the past few weeks gone? I’ve been a wee bit slack about posting but to tell the truth, not much has changed: Seymour the Wonder Cat remains unimpressed by the arrival of Norman the Newbie Cat; Norman the…

Update: A decade and a half

So, it’s my wedding anniversary today … 15 years. I’m not sure what that one is. One year is paper, 25 silver, 50 gold etc. Maybe 15 years is the Taser anniversary. Anyway, my secret to a good marriage? A…

Ready, aim …

Is it wrong that I really, really, REALLY want one of these uber-slingshot things? I suppose the fact that I’m not going to buy one is a sign that maybe I’m growing up. Or maybe it’s just that I know…

A timely reminder

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…

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…

Dear Cheap Designer Bags …

Fake Louis Vuitton bags

please feck off. I don’t know why but I’ve suddenly been inundated by spam comments from designerbagss.org (the not linking was on purpose, I really don’t want anyone going to their site because they are hairy arsed pirates of the…

I have returned from the wilderness

Had a nice weekend at the hut, along with all the wildlife. We didn’t see any rats this time but did have a rather large, rather nosey possum on the roof on Friday night. Bob (we reckon he looks like…

Hanging out at the river

Hopefully the weather will be a little nicer this weekend … we’re heading out to the hut again and my plans involve books, wine and, well, not much else. But I plan on dealing with those books and wine in…