Taken For A Ride Again (Project Chapter 2)

That's the name we have ended up at for the title of our documentary. Here are a few wee clips from our trailer. Shaun Teaser And......... StoneY Not to mention..... Web Facebook This is happening, hopefully all NZ Bikers get behind us and make an effort with a few gold coin level donations to our …

The new project

Ever accidentally discovered you are good at something? For me it was project management.  Not in the IT Project management side of the coin (although I am good in my roles I play in those at work) but just outright bare bones management of a big project involving lots of people. Well I discovered I …

A very sad state of affairs

I have blogged a number of times on why it’s safer to lane split on Motorcycles. On the weekend someone shared this really awesome article on lanesplitting, so I want to embed it into this post. And I have. Its semi relevant to the rest of this post, but just such a great article I …

Just another blog entry

Recently, I read a bit of a rant by an American Tourist who received a traffic ticket in New Zealand for speeding. Arrogance and self promotion She made a few comments that had me puzzled as to why this individual would: Think her version of civil rights as per her citizenship in the USA’ would …

Our Fathers Flags

Been a lot of talk about flags lately.  Not just in good ol' Aotearoa but the States as well, with attempts (some successful and some not) to ban the Confederate Flag as a symbol of hate and racism as it was the symbol of the 'slave states' (not true at all it was the Battle …

Life in the Lane Split Chapter 4

Just read a brilliant article on lanesplitting and why its safer, better for all, and some of the legality issues from a US POV. In the spirit of sharing this great article for my fellow motorcyclists, I have simply linked it here for you to enjoy. Great Article here, enjoy! Special shout to Oliver who …

An observation of political incompetency.

I am gobsmacked at a recent story on news site STUFF NZ.  Nutty Apparently the opposition’s team of young up and comers (on the left side of the coin) want the government to be willing to pay for gender re-assignments.  I can only think the recent story of a child aged 9 who has identified …

Life in the Lane Split Chapter 3

So sadly, this morning I witnessed a rider wiped out in the lane split.  Having given my report to the Police, and his insurer, sadly he gets a ticket for unsafe passing. Its just saferI repeat the link to the reason Lane Splitting is safer than sitting in the lane with slow traffic, not to …

Cheese and Icebergs

I once read two books that my Manager told me to read. At the time I had a lot going on in my life and was failing to deliver at work… it happens to all of us I guess and I had been particularly reactive to crap happening outside work. The books were ‘Who Moved …

Moronic Myths and Representation

I want to clear something up. There is STILL this ridiculous misconception some people have that BRONZ sold them out in regards the ACC Levy Hikes of 2009 – 2010 and the creation of the MSAC and its 30 dollar levy. Let me start with a disclaimer.  While I was President of BRONZ Wellington and …

The Aging Gamer

Hadn't blogged on gaming in a while so thought I would share a middle aged Bogan's gaming reflections post just for kicks and giggles. So as we age the argument over PC vs Console becomes less relevant.  By age 3(X) we have settled on our platform and unless a major world changing technology breaks through, …

Dear cyclists. Lets have a discussion.

I have a question to ask Cyclists.  Bit of a delicate one at this point of time.  Please read the full article and respond to my question close to the end. Wellington City Council met yesterday to discuss delaying the introduction of a dedicated cycle road through Wellington City.  It is understood the budget is in …

Hands off our Dolphins Chevron

So a jumped up little upstart puppet of the oil companies that pretends to be minister of energy in my country, has signed off rights to Chevron to explore our shores, and our forests, for oil. This is corruption at its worst. Sign the petition to send the idiot a massive postcard expressing your disaproval. …

That crazy time of year

And here we go again. The crazy, mad rush into the Yuletide season. Has a whole year since the last round of madness really gone past? Yep, its back again. Retailers out to take our gold, offspring planning their lists, friends planning parties, work events and club yearly end of's to attend galore! Alas, this …

Dear David.

Dear David I have been a follower and I think I also can say I have been a stalwart believer in you as leader since you took the role. However I think you fell victim somewhat of too many on the fly policies that did not count to many of the voting public. The trucks …

Democracy, time to vote

One week left. Time to exercise our right to democracy again. This elections been touted as the Social Media Election. There has been the distractions of the Dirty Politics book by Hager, threats of legal action against the hand that feeds him by the Whaleoil blogger Cameron Slater, the marriage of convenience by Internet/Mana (wonder …

Parliament – A return to Our Place.

In New Zealand we have a social insurance system called ACC. Aussies call it ‘workers compo’ and in other countries most systems work on private insurance and a litigation system loaded with ambulance chasing lawyers. ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) is a no fault, no blame system that all citizens pay into (used to be equally). …

Good Lourde, don’t forget to vote!

Well well, it turns out a lovely young lady who is a little bit respected as a pop artist has shown some wisdom and youth leadership beyond her years here.  http://insightnz.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/hands-off-national-shes-ours-lorde-not-a-john-key-fan/Yes, indeed! Lourde, songstress extraordinaire has come out boxing. And the current government appears to be her bag of choice for her workout!Must say, real impressed …

The Visitor

How many of you love surprises? I love to surprise Kelly but almost never pull it off. She's just too intuitive and reads me like a book. I started planning 7 months ago to get Natalie, her best mate from Oz over here for her birthday. Picked Natalie up from the airport at midnight, got …

Winter, time to ride.

Mid-Winter North Island New Zealand is an interesting place to ride. In the last 2 months I have had a ball riding the Ducati here there and everywhere. 3 weeks ago today I rode the Forgotten World Highway. I was going to overnight in Whangamomona but I arrived there so early in the day it …