Since September 2010, when Christchurch suffered its first earthquake the news media has never eaten so well. Their banquet has included the November 24th Pike River mine disaster and extreme weather sweeping through Europe and the US. Never before have we seen natural disaster on such a grand scale. With 2011 barely underway, yet another... Continue Reading →
My PCI Lamp post
Have you ever walked into a lamp post?As I left my last job, I cheered! I waved farewell to 5 years of PCI DSS and all that came with it... audits & bureaucracy. I just know many of you will sympathise or feel truly envious! Don't get me wrong, you won't find anybody to... Continue Reading →
But you aren’t my husband!
My friend Meg was painting the lounge and finding herself in need of more paint, commandeered hubby to drive her down to the store. Hubby parks the car while she runs inside to pick up the paint. Shortly thereafter, out she comes, hops quickly into the car, loading two 3 litre tins of emulsion into... Continue Reading →
Alpha male? Man or Cat?
Have you ever shared a house with a man and a cat? At the same time? Trust me, I did! Just once and I can promise you, it is never to be repeated nor recommended .... Cat was there first living happily with Woman. Loved, not spoilt, dining on titbits of succulent chicken and making... Continue Reading →
295 shopping days to Christmas
Just 64 days into 2011... 301 to go....Already this year we have seen major earthquakes in beautiful Christchurch and The Philippines, revolution in the Middle East, the overthrow of an Egyptian dictator and we watch in horror as a Libyan madman turns on his own people. Australia's worst disaster with the flooding of Bris Vegas... Continue Reading →
Rolling Eyes
Even I think my sense of humour is a bit sad at times but some things just really make me laugh. Am I the only one who laughed at headlines talking about bionic eyes being rolled out? You can't talk about rolling out eyes for goodness sake....Impressive technology, awesome and no doubt it will bring... Continue Reading →
Perfect BBQ Marinade?
Bored one Saturday morning, I decided to be adventurous. How about we make this afternoon's BBQ steak a little different and marinate it! So what's in the cupboard....Take a suitable dish not too deep.... add some freshly ground salt and black pepper corns... and... oh yes... a whole garlic.... crushed... save one clove for very... Continue Reading →
Expecting Joe Bloggs?
Ever had one of those moments? Your ears just don't work! I remember once and an open plan office.. too many years ago to mention .. Reception rang in and Betty answered the phone... Joe Bloggs is waiting in Reception.... B: Anybody expecting Joe Bloggs? Are you sure his name is Joe Bloggs? B:... Continue Reading →
Feb 2011 – Reflections on My New Job!
Life is not boring.... that's for sure...As I complete my first 2 years in a new job I can reflect that it has been quite an experience.... After many year's as a Manager in the IT business, week 1 set the scene. My first Friday night was a late one, due to a computer virus... Continue Reading →
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 