Monthly Archives: October 2010

Enthusiastic people

This weekend was full of Scout commitments: whole-day Regional Conferences in Christchurch and Dunedin, with lots of enthusiastic youth and leaders. At each I shared my plan to walk Te Araroa. Perhaps it’s because SCOUTS is a perfect organisation for … Continue reading

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People are saying YES!

The logistics are starting to come together for my Te Araroa adventure! Today Jack Link’s Beef Snacks said they’d love to provide me some of their yummy ready-to-eat Beef Jerky and Steak Bars. I’m starting to salivate at the thought … Continue reading

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Live television interview: CTV Good Living

It was an absolute pleasure chatting about MyAdventurePlus and Te Araroa with Megan Banks on Canterbury Television’s Good Living show this morning. To view the short video clip, simply click here. Enjoy!

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What if I don’t STOP walking?

I was asked by Megan Banks on CTV’s Good Living show this morning what I intend to do once I’ve completed the Te Araroa trail. My reply was “I don’t know – that’s part of the adventure!” Now returning to … Continue reading

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Te Araroa Adventure video

Here’s a sneak peek into my feelings about this whole adventure… enjoy!

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Rogaine: another first

Once again I can tick off an item from the “I’ve always wanted to try that” list… Last evening I spent several hours walking/running/scrambling around the Port Hills with Jeannie (my friend-who-bikes-everywhere) as we competed in our very first Rogaine … Continue reading

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Fascinating fascination

I delivered one of my Money Mindset Mob presentations tonight, and the most urgent questions at the end were about my upcoming trek from one end of New Zealand to the other – not the material we spoke about! What … Continue reading

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