It was them or us

If there’s one thing that unites pretty much all New Zealanders, it’s a love of killing animals. “On our island … Continue reading It was them or us

Boxing Doctor

It was never been my intention to join any sort of gym. Who in their right mind would “go to … Continue reading Boxing Doctor

“Just head for the cone. That’s the lowest part of the fence. Nice and easy. Little bit left. Keep heading … Continue reading Paragliding

“It’s only 24k. Let’s just run it in a morning”. These were Dan’s words on learning that I planned to … Continue reading Pouakai Circuit and Vietnam

I had just returned a velvet smoking jacket to the New Plymouth Operatic Society, which I’d used when filming my … Continue reading Boxer: Dead!

Work I’ve been there a month and so far the team is very welcoming (aren’t they always at the beginning). … Continue reading First month working in New Plymouth

Here’s a map of South Island to orientate you. Ist stop, a 4 day trek near Queenstown in the Greenstone … Continue reading “If you gaze into the abyss…”

I’ve had a request to provide dates for my activities. I’m a little reluctant as it will highlight how much … Continue reading “I will work harder” – Animal Farm

“In the end, it was the Sunday afternoons he couldn’t cope with, and that terrible listlessness which starts to set … Continue reading Quarantine

“And so Perth went a-whaling.” Moby Dick, Chapter 112 Just to clarify: I have not gone a-whaling, but I have … Continue reading Preface