Lazy drive to Hicks Bay
After a wet night I was quite glad I'd got the cycling done and dusted. Had a self catered breakfast (an Up n Go and a JED'S coffee bag) then hit the road heading for Hicks Bay. For the first time this trip I emailed ahead
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
Riding The Motu & Pakihi Trail
I rode (most of) the Motu Rd and the Pakihi Trail today. Awesome riding, fairly flat to start with a climb into the hills before a long descent back to Opotiki. You can ride the dunes trail to the start of the Motu Road Trail but, having ridden it the
Opotiki Dunes Cycle Trail–Motu Trails
Thanks to my unplanned White Island adventure I arrived in Opotiki late afternoon. After sorting out my accommodation, with Glenis at Ranui Motel, I assembled Rapid Rob for some exploration. I had already decided to stay an extra day, to ride the Motu, and Opotiki has a perfect place to
White Island Adventure
Update 2020-12-04: On 9 December 2019 White Island erupted. Forty-seven people were visiting the island at the time, mostly tourists, and the eruption led to twenty-two deaths either on the island or after due to injuries sustained. This week ten organisations, including Mark Law (KAHU NZ)
Bonjour Whakatane?
L'Epicerie breakfast, berry crepe a lovely start to the day and unexpected find in Whakatane. I justified the cream option as had just finished 4.5km walk. On reflection, probably not far enough but it was delicious. I also grabbed a ham roll (sandwich au jambon?) and apricot
Driving Creek Railway and beyond
Awoke to a nice day in Coromandel and after a cheapskate breakfast (Up & Go, coffee and an apple) headed for Driving Creek Railway for the 10:15 departure. This was short drive from the Anchor Inn Motel (nice) where I stayed. I thought I had been here as a
On the road again
Way back in 2009 I drove the 5 cylinder Ferrari to Wellington to see the "Formula One ™ – The Great Design Race" exhibit. I have a week off and decided to give it some exercise and explore one part of New Zealand I haven't been to before.
Revit User Group Auckland August Meeting Announcement
Time for another RUGAKL meeting, already! Where: Jasmax, 2 Marston Street, Parnell, Auckland (From the top of the stairs, turn right at reception, meeting space past the café area) Please join us from 5.30pm: • 6:00pm : Welcome and Introduction • 6:05pm : Presentations: • Chris Vorster will be showing Virtual Reality
Corel acquires Mindmanager
Wow, would have expected Microsoft, if anyone, to do this! “Corel grows its portfolio with the addition of the industry's leading mind mapping and information visualization software OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 9, 2016) Corel today announced that it has acquired the Mindjet® MindManager® business from Spigit, expanding its
Revit User Group NZ
BIM AK (Auckland, NZ) August meeting announcement
Registrations have opened for the August BIM AK event. Always a good event, I recommend attending for both the speakers and networking! * Registrations are now open for the August BIM AK Event * When: Thursday 25th August, 5.30-8.00pm * Where: GHD, Level 3, GHD Centre - 27 Napier Street Freemans
A nice email from a stranger
Lost car keys found and returned, before I even noticed
P.J. O’Rourke sums up the US Presidential debacle
From the outside, thankfully far away, this is how it looks to me.. P.J. O’Rourke: I’m Endorsing Hillary Clinton, the Devil We Know - The Daily Beast Let me tell you why Hillary is a great presidential candidate—by comparison. Don’t rush me here... Did I mention