Monthly Archives: January 2006

winter in summer

Posted on January 18, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Winter came early – or late – today. Bizarre weather didn’t offset the interesting moments spent discussing blogging with Reuben Schwarz, of the InfoTech fame, DomPost. I’m not sure I could be a journalist by day and blogger by night. … Continue reading →

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beauty and the beast

Posted on January 17, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Remember that ghastly show that used to be on in the afternoon with Seldom Toogood – so easily and delightfully lampooned as Bloaty and the Beauts? Jeez, will the horror never end? This evening we cruised off to take in … Continue reading →

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self determination – tino rangitiratanga

Posted on January 16, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Finally, it’s been a long time coming, a l-o-o-ng time coming, but New Zealanders are going to have an officially recognised identity. They can be known as – wait for it – New Zealanders. Self determination – tino rangitiratanga – … Continue reading →

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ako.net.nz launched – finally

Posted on January 15, 2006 by lynsey gedye

There’s been the occasional late night or 10, and some long weekend days which blur into nights into mornings into days… but finally our ako.net.nz web site has been relaunched. Many, many fewer pages with tables – a big effort … Continue reading →

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017 – talks to animals

Posted on January 13, 2006 by lynsey gedye

I’ve always felt a connection to animals. Birds, plants…flora and fauna – crittars. I don’t talk to them, it’s more a commune thing, and they talk to me. Prince Charles apparently has discussions with various forms of vegetation – and … Continue reading →

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questions of the day

Posted on January 13, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Who would catch you if you fell? Who would at least try? How are you treating that person? All the time? Isn’t this the person who would catch you if you fell? Some days are longer than others…sad days are … Continue reading →

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just kidding…

Posted on January 11, 2006 by lynsey gedye

I love the way Malik and Zulu were just playing. Like those sharks. Just an exploratory nibble. Off Amity Point. Why would ANYONE swim off a place called Amity Point? Are they that young? Are they forgetful? Does Aussie tv … Continue reading →

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and the rat played Vivaldi…

Posted on January 11, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Ah – remember Nigel Kennedy – goody 2 shoes punk wannabe turgid vivaldi popularist… I’m thinking of starting a new career as a music snob – why not, I know nothing about music, I’m ideally qualified. I was mooching north … Continue reading →

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the first casualty…

Posted on January 10, 2006 by lynsey gedye

I’m always amazed how things travel in packs. Maybe it’s synchronicity. In war, truth is the first casualty. Aeschylus Greek tragic dramatist (525 BC – 456 BC) All warfare is based on deception. General Sun Tzu – Chinese soldier 5th … Continue reading →

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waiting, waiting, waiting…

Posted on January 8, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Marica bought me a nice new camera for xmas – a Fuji F10. V.funky. None of this cable stuff, I can just rip the chip out and shove it up my laptop. *Bing* It reads it just like another drive. … Continue reading →

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