Category Archives: geeky stuff

Oh yeah, now I remember

It was the LAX Air NZ waiting area that had the bench seats with USB and power ports at EVERY.STINKIN’.SEAT. Built right into the furniture for pete’s sake. Seriously folks. It’s 2015 already. Of course Air NZ has USB and … Continue reading

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That geek moment

You know you’ll get home no matter what when, after a moment’s pondering, you use an earring as a SIM card tool. That’s right. Not bad for a couple hours of sleep.    

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Friday in New Zealand

We were up and out pretty early for us – had a couple errands to do, a scenic overlook to view, a friend to meet at the Wellington Library for lunch and chat and then some Wellington sightseeing to do … Continue reading

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Driving back to Picton

Had a leisurely (and immense*) breakfast at the Bealey before we headed off towards the ferry. The thermometer in the car showed a nippy 8°C or 46.5°F. Warm for the folks back home but rather bracing here. As we drove … Continue reading

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Pining…

O: Well, he’s…he’s, ah…probably pining for the fjords. C: PININ’ for the FJORDS?!?!?!? What kind of talk is that?, look, why did he fall flat on his back the moment I got ‘im home? O: The Norwegian Blue prefers kippin’ … Continue reading

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