RobiNZ Personal Blog

The dog made me wonder

There are lots of plots with ornaments in Waikumete Cemetery but a small, lonely looking, dog — seen while I was walking the dog — made me wonder about the story behind these graves. it wasn’t new, but appeared less weathered than the grave it was minding. A small sign at its feet just said “Welcome”. Jane was born May 17 1944 and died on January 11 1945. Twin sister Susan in the grave beside just a few days later on January 19 1945. No family name or other details. I wonder about tragedy behind these brief lives and the... Read more →

Zombie Koalas in the cemetery? Oops! @SkepticsGuide #TAMOZ @SkepticZone

That awkward moment when you realise it it's too warm to wear the top you had on when left home to walk the dog, then realise that means you're wearing "The Skeptics' Guide To The Universe Down Under Zombie Koala T Shirt" in a cemetery. I did pick a path which kept me far away from those who might be there for more solemn reasons than dog walking. Sent from my Lumia 1520 Windows Phone Read more →

Traffic Light Thought – What is it with Yellow Swifts?

I’ve always liked the Suzuki Swift, especially the 2nd generation and newer in that mad bright yellow colour. Reminded me of the Fiat Punto which came in a similar eye searing hue. I was following one last evening on the commute home and thought the number plate was rather appropriate: TWTY (bird I presume) Then I saw another today: PHYSCO Makes you wonder… Read more →

Lunar Eclipse shuffle

What the; of 4000 tracks my @windows @Xbox music app randomly picks 'Sun ain't gonna shine any more' followed by 'Here comes the Sun' while I'm watching lunar eclipse go total. Clear sky here, it looks stunning Sent from my Lumia 1520 Windows Phone Read more →

2015 DUAL Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse Mountain Biking

The DUAL, officially “2015 Partners Life DUAL Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse”, has been run a few times but this is the first time I’ve had a suitable bike. I’ve been to both islands before, by ferry and yacht, and walked some parts but the chance to bike around them is unique, otherwise not allowed. As a first timer I was impressed with the event organisation. Bikes had to be dropped off on Thursday. They were checked clean (both Islands are nature reserves) and tyres run through bleach on the way into a secure storage area. On Friday they were ferried... Read more →