Bung Remote

I have a bung Sky remote.  It doesn’t work unless you’re within 3 feet of the box.  I’ve even had the remote replaced. So the next logical thing is to get the box replaced, right? Well I would – but it’s MySky and I don’t wanna lose all the movies & programmes I have yet to watch (even though if I haven’t watched them by now I’m probably not... Read more

28

Sep

Social Media Attacks

Anyone in Hawke’s Bay tonight keen to keep us company? Share the Love on Fruitbowl and join in! http://www.fruitbowl.co.nz/cool-stuff/whos-joining-us-in-the-hummer-limo-tonight/... Read more

30

Jul

Never Gonna Be The Same

Remember “Jet Pilot” (aka Tim Costley), the 3SQN RNZAF pilot with his now infamous piss take of fighter pilots called er…  Jet Pilot?  Well now he’s gone all serious on us and released a track called Never Gonna Be The Same.  It’s a tribute to the guys who died in the ANZAC day crash.  He’s put it up on iTunes for a measley $1.79 and all proceeds go to the... Read more

08

May

BBQ Conversations

Don’t ask me how the hell this one came up at a BBQ tonight (Tom?)… but did any of you know that the original actor who played Tinky Winky (the purple Teletubby) was fired from his job after only 4 months for playing the role “too camp”.  Yup… But even better than that… apparently Dave Thompson (sworn heterosexual comedian) was last seen working as a naked... Read more

06

Feb

Avatar 3D

WTF?  Just tried to find out where I could see Avatar in 3D.  Turns out nowhere in Hawke’s Bay is showing it.  So I used nzcinema.co.nz to find out where the nearest movie theatre is that is showing it.  Besides Wellington it looks like Te Puke. ???? Te Puke?!?!?!  Some tiny little theatre in a hick agri/horticultural town (no offence Te Puke) is showing Avatar in 3D but NOWHERE in... Read more

06

Jan

Cheap Lounge Suite

Got a spare $100k? How bout a new lounge suite then? Yes… that’s right, I said one hundred thousand dollars. “This Lounge suite is made from solid Kauri logs and stumps. There are four pieces. 1 couch 2 chairs and 1 coffee table. It is a one of a kind suite and a real wood enthusiasts dream. The logs have been carbon dated at around 50,000 years old.” You so have to... Read more

16

Dec

History lesson

Just been sitting here tonight watching We Were Soldiers. One of Kirsty’s all time favourites, and one that has enough realism in it that even Father-in-Law likes it.  This is one of many times that I’ve seen it but one of the few times I’ve really watched it.  You know what I mean? It also occurred to me that I have absolutely no idea about any of the why when it comes to... Read more

14

Dec

Quick update

Adelaide ROCKS! Currently sitting in a Library in Lyndoch, Barossa Valley, just north of Adelaide.  LOVING the trip so far.  Been sitting on the deck reading “Chickenhawk” by Robert Mason (re-reading would be accurate), sipping 15yo Glenfiddich on the rocks.  Tough life really!! Lots of photos – post em with some serious updates when I get back…... Read more

06

Nov

Happy Anniversary FMs

Yup – it’s been a year today and my wife TOTALLY rocks… Got us some ACDC tickets for our anniversary (y’know, coz it’s the paper anniversary!)... Read more

01

Nov

I’m leeeeeeaving on a jet plane

…but I know when I’ll be back again… (I know you’re singing along!!) Be good, take care and we’ll catch up with you all and share a zillion photos on our return!... Read more

31

Oct

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