That Fort Point Golden Gate photo
I guess everyone takes that photo bridge framed by fort photo? Me: November 25, 2007 Windows Lock Screen today
Robin Capper
A Kiwi, but not a flightless bird or brown fuzzy skin green centred fruit. Humanist, Skeptic, Cyclist, Car Enthusiast, Westie Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand | he/him
Traffic Light Thought–Child at risk on the motorway
Driving along the motorway, at 80 km/h, and glance across the before changing lanes. A cute toddler in a vehicle, matching my speed, a couple of lanes over caught my attention; She was sitting in the front seat, not far from a panoramic windscreen, cradled in her mothers arms…
Traffic Light Thought–Why “Frog Rock” on the road to Piha?
I can’t remember this rock without “FROG” painted on it, in varying degrees of weathering. But why?
Traffic Light Thought–Letter boxes are more fun than email
These letter boxes, seen on a ride to Piha/Karekare, made me smile: Strictly no circulars, even those needed to make an 8! Fishy grins
@RUGAKL January Meetup Tomorrow! – Enscape techniques from around the world
To coordinate with travel plans Revit User Group Auckland will be kicking of the year early (not the usual Feb) with a special January meeting. Phil Read will be covering the updates in the latest release(s) of Enscape (including support for Rhino) and his Autodesk University 2017 session. It
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2017 Blogging Highlights
Another year has flown by and it is nearly 2018. Time to look back at 2017 from a bloggy/social media (not just CAD blog) perspective: Best social media related event(s): First has to be Autodesk University 2017. Great to catch up with lots of friends at the first
Cycle commuting vs driving
I like driving but was thinking in car tonight. When commuting by car/bus/train life begins when you get home. By bike as soon as you leave work. — Robin Capper (@robincapper) December 27, 2017 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Brian Greene only explains The Universe @bgreene @bourdain
Browsing Amazon Prime Video and it seems Physicist Brian Greene needs to lift his game. He’s only explaining The Universe! To be fair Anthony Bourdain explains includes “the best scrambled eggs” and “the perfect steak” which are harder than explaining the Universe.
Don’t give aid, give money, directly
Why giving money, directly, is better than giving aid, from GiveDirectly. They are also one of GiveWells top nine charities for 2017. Here’s the basic story: Source: How to talk about cash like an expert – GiveDirectly
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Cycling around Oahu, Hawaii 2 | Laie to Waikiki
Breakfast was just fruit and yoghurt at the Airbnb, packed up my overnight stuff and hit the road fairly early, for me, on a holiday, about nine... I'd planned to follow the coast to Waialua, then the more minor roads south and skirt Pearl Harbour on a cycle
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Cycling around Oahu, Hawaii 1 | Waikiki to Laie
On the Sunday I arrived in Honolulu I had organised something for today. I had this (apparently crazy judging by all I mentioned it too?) idea to cycle a lap of Oahu and sorted out a bike for it. The Plan Most of the rental places had 'sit-up'
Pearl Harbour - thought provoking on many levels
I'm not keen on 'organised tours' but (being without a car) it was recommended as the best way to tour Pearl Harbour. The full day trip I chose included hotel pick-up and transport around the various exhibits within the Pearl Harbour complex. It meant an early