Ahhhh, Christchurch....

That's all I have to say right now :)

I just could not resist!!!

Me and the Bledisloe.

Pretty stoked I decided to work from the other office today :)

One of our ex colleagues now works for the NZRFU and was able to pop off with the Bledisloe cup to visit us during the morning. Pretty crazy, but pretty awesome too! Lifting up the trophy - an experience I now share with Richie, Dan et al. :)

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There's just something about this video, that is absolutely awesome. Hmmm is it the fact that my name is in the title? or is it something else??



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The View

It’s only taken 3 years, but I have a window seat in the office, and I can see water!! (And I’m talking about ocean rather than the dripping cloud variety – most Aucklanders see too much of that type :)

Anyway, pretty awesome.

Just had a long overdue fitness test. I’m still doing pretty good, feeling good too :)

And I also visited the old gym the other day (had to pick up my old fitness test results). Anyway, it was great to catch up with my old trainer, I always regretted not saying bye to her when I left.

Also, LL shift last night... just by pure fluke I got one of the same guys I spoke to last time. Fate perhaps? He even recognised me and gave an update on his situation. It was great to hear of the progress he's made. I even sensed a brightness in his voice. It’s these such moments that remind you of the difference we can make...

There has also been some fallout from Secret Santa, people are accusing me of the dodgy prezzies! Well, excuse me folks, I only bought ONE (and it wasn't that dodgy anyway!! :P)

Saw some sexy tyres online (for my road bike) and decided to get some. Only problem - I only got one - doh!! It's not a Unicycle Jono... Such a dork :P

What's on my mind?

If someone has really let you down, is an apology hoping for too much? hmmm


Got the work Xmas party on Friday. It’s a “Wild West” theme. What to wear? What to wear?


I'll be off to do the 4 day canoe trip down the W(h)anganui River over the new year, as well as the 42 Traverse (one of the best MTB rides up here apparently!). Man that’ll be awesome.


Oh yeah, and of course I’m very much looking forward to seeing the folks back home too. Can’t wait to play on Dad’s PlayStation 3 (hang on, how come Dad has one and I don't???!! :P).


Also check out what Secret Santa got me. How cute is this? It's a mug with it's own wee lid. And once I’m finished with it, my kids can use it too :D

Other thing on my mind is the pain. The pain that was in my leg last night. A bit too much ice hockey last night I think - I played a bit too long (and was at the gym before as well...). My leg fully cramped up. Me and cramps aye, seem to be unwelcome companions...

Also, H.U. thanks a heap. You're the best :)

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Some Watercolour

I'm not sure where this is, but I don't think I'd mind being there at all. Looks like a nice place.

This isn't watercolour, but its a much better photo of my other painting...

Off topic

Well, not that there ever is a specific topic or anything....

But I started doing a bit of jump rope training at the gym the last couple months. Manidy man, it’s so much fun - I often find myself visualising some new moves and practicing them in my head. I’m not quite up to Pretty Boy Floyd standard yet, but soon enough ;)

 

I have to admit I felt a bit gammy when I started, since people’s eyes naturally tend towards the whizzing sound coming from the corner of the gym. However once you get a few skills it’s not too bad at all J.

 

Move over 10 year old girls!! (hmmm, I wonder if kids still jump rope these days??)

 

MTBer or Roadie?

I’ve always found it quite amusing, this whole gang mentality between road cyclists and mountain bikers. It’s like you must pick a side and fall in line :P

Well there’s road bikers - with their skinny bikes, plastic pedals, and of course the lycra. And then there’s mountainbikers with their fat bikes, baggy shorts and helmet visors.

The thing is, I’ve wanted to put some clip pedals on my road bike (to go even faster), but decided to stick on MTB pedals, since then I only need one pair of shoes.

But when I was riding in today, I got told off by a Roadie for using the wrong type of pedals. Haha.

So maybe I’m not a girly Roadie, or a Mountainbiker.... I’m just a Rebel, yeah ;)

Anyway, that’s probably enough geeky biker talk for most of you.

Catch you later :)