I was looking for a decent sized empty bottle to fill with water in preparation for a two hour drive. Surveying the situation I came across a used plastic Coke bottle that the family had consumed the previous evening.Because I am fussy about fresh tasting water I...
During my last holidays I had a chance to put in a pathway laid with 100 year-old brick. The individual bricks looked wonderful, showing lots of character for their long lives as part of a kiln.But, I’m still not happy! The process of putting in the pathway meant...
Getting ‘chundered’ is not my favourite past time. Any surfer will tell you that when the surf is big, paddling out through large waves can be quite scary and dangerous, particularly when the larger sets are coming through.Last Sunday I was reminded again of the risks...
In learning to swim I recall struggling beyond measure. Every lesson I kept being like a stone and sinking to the bottom.Constantly the battle against the fear of drowning raged in my head. In fact, I could see myself, as a five year old, not having the strength to...
After months of asking, I finally decided to repair the roof on my mother-in-laws patio. We made a material list and my wife came with me to the large hardware and lumber store to buy the supplies.In order to repair the roof I would need two-by-fours about fourteen...
Arriving home from grocery shopping my wife placed several large oranges in our fruit bowl. My mouth immediately started watering, and my mind began delving into the niceties of the flavour, texture and juice.Having indulged in the mind experience, it was time for the...
When my son was in Year 10 his school provided a one-month outdoor educational opportunity. A key part of this was a focus on teens developing self-confidence through completing a ropes course.The most challenging adventure for many was the "Jump of Death". Once...