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Ok Twist my arm…field Research

On monday night Robin & I went & had dinner with a couple for whom the wife will serve as a 3rd Party Independent/or Supervisor for her in ministry. This is something that is set up by the Presbyterian Church Aotearoa/New Zealand. Anyway the… Continue Reading “Ok Twist my arm…field Research”

God lives in Marlborough

This is down our driveway on the right hand side towards the street. Someone’s peach tree is growing over their fence onto our drive. Does this make those almost ripe beautiful peaches ours? Hmmmmm. Other than that, the mere presence of them is fun… Continue Reading “God lives in Marlborough”

Certainly a memorable one…almost

The end of the week is here. As Sunday evening winds down for Robin and i, reflection time is upon us. And what a week it was. Sleep patterns alittle messed up, however if that was all then a mint week. Started with the… Continue Reading “Certainly a memorable one…almost”

Cooked the Straight & Our Arms

Here it goes the report from the lastest Adventure. To paddle across Cook Straight. We got a late start on Monday afternoon from Picton where i work. Didn’t start paddling until 4.30pm, which was a lot later that what we were hoping for. 3… Continue Reading “Cooked the Straight & Our Arms”

Every Once in a while…

Occasionally… Semdom… Infrequently… The Cook Straight puts on a show of the calm weather variety. This morning was one of those. A quick update to say we are home safe and sound and feeling very satisfied but very tired. Lets just say that it… Continue Reading “Every Once in a while…”

What a day

See what happens when you have a few days at home. Lots of posting on ones’ blog site and now even better…photos. I have been away for the past two Monday-Fridays on guided hiking trips, hence not a lot of blogging. These photos are… Continue Reading “What a day”

Childhood Dream

Next week i have the opportunity to do something i have wanted to do for a very long time even as a child. As hopefully you know or perhaps have paid attention to the title of this blog”…Adventures” are experiences that i long for… Continue Reading “Childhood Dream”

More Field Research

Theres a clarity that happens when we rub shoulders with the things that we are good at but aren’t in the position to do right now. Hows that for a thought? Show stopper huh. It maybe redundant and lame to you however this has… Continue Reading “More Field Research”

Field Research

This past week i have walked the trail with 9 clients (3 Americans, 3 Aussies, 1 Irish woman, & 2 Brits) quite a mixture. Certainly made dinner discussion interesting. Meanwhile on the trail we have had days varying from 4-9hours, depending on their speed.… Continue Reading “Field Research”

Quick & dirty

This is a really quick post. I am leaving tomorrow on a 5 day guided hike. Will be taking 9 people out on the Queen Charlotte Walkway. 70Km over 5 days. And staying in those “rough lodges” again. Will write lots while gone. but… Continue Reading “Quick & dirty”