Monthly Archives: November 2010

Coast to Coast

       

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Ahipara to Kerikeri (almost)

This would have to be as opposite to beach walking as I could get. Gone were the pleasant days of simply following my nose, so long as I was looking down the beach (not out to sea or back to … Continue reading

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90-Mile Beach photos

Just to prove I was there…  

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Life’s a beach

Three days of beach, to be precise! Yup, Cape Reinga to Ahipara is complete. Phew! The closer I got to being dropped off at the Cape (thanks for the ride Andrea!) the more excited I got. Finally – excitement, after … Continue reading

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Here we go!

It’s late (or should I say ‘early’). I’m tired. The process of preparing everything ready to ‘go walkabout’ was longer and more involved than I expected today. To top it off I’ve been called up – for the first time … Continue reading

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No Polo: me solo

Sending ‘Nice one guys!’ to Jacob and the team at Miles Continental on Tuam Street. I will drop off my Polo tomorrow morning on the way to the airport and they will attempt to sell it on my behalf. Fingers … Continue reading

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Sock it to ’em

It felt like hopping from a rusty old jalopy into a modern, well-crafted performance sportscar… Socks! I’ve never worn socks that “treat your feet” before, but the therapeutic LifeSocks from The New Zealand Sock Company give me hope that the … Continue reading

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Tightlines in Napier have me charged

A big shout out to Helen and the team at Tightlines in Napier. If you’re into the outdoors (especially fishing!) these guys have an awesome website chock full of tempting equipment. Not only that, they have generously supplied me a … Continue reading

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Humbled by the attention

Wow! 205 people visited this blog site yesterday (18 Nov). The daily average is well over 100. I’m stoked you are finding this worthwhile to have a peek at. Don’t stop, eh? And feel free to share…

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Communication (and stress) sorted

Vodafone First Mobile rock! Darren at the Lower Hutt store and Ebony at Moorhouse Avenue in Christchurch have saved my day today. A Blackberry (which means I can update this blog on-the-go) is heading my way and we’ve put a … Continue reading

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