Last week was a massive week. Dave was looking after some Doris’, we did a bit of skiing, played a bit of golf and had more nights out on the piss in a row than I can remember (I actually can’t … Continue reading
Category Archives: NZ – 2007
Pow day… finally
After 3 weeks there is some new snow. It was heavy but there was a bit of it so after a 2am finish last night we sacked up for an early morning at Remaks. Shazza from skating is in town … Continue reading
Ohau I Love to Ski
Bit of pun there in that title for those who know how to pronounce Ohau (Ow-How). Sunday today and a road trip to Ohau was on offer and was taken up. Dave the Sailor hasn’t skied with AJ yet and … Continue reading
Making the most of Friday
Friday was Dave the Sailors birthday – Jesus he is old. Actually he is nearly as old as Jesus. Dave hadn’t skied on his birthday before so we ran the gauntlet of tourists up the Concrete Peak road – best … Continue reading
Arrowtown Golf Club
Monday… skiing and golf. Tuesday…. hiking. Wednesday… golf at Arrowtown. Another crappy day – ground was a little firm and the company was a bit average but there were no complaints about the weather or the views. Hughie, Dave the … Continue reading
Bush bashing
After a solid session last night and a 4am bed time Dave the Sailor and I were up early this morning and there is some exploring I’ve been keen to do out at 12 Mile Delta. Rob wasn’t around – … Continue reading
Skiing + Golf = Another Bloody Monday
Monday’s are good because everybody else is at work. However it is skool holidays and Dave the Sailor has arrived so I wasn’t sure how Monday was going to work out. I shouldn’t have been worried. Warren Miller got us … Continue reading
First ‘real’ day of winter
After 4 holes of golf the greens were getting a bit too much snow on them to continue. A couple of beers later and it was still puking – so much so I had to chain up at the golf … Continue reading
May 25th, Remarks Ski Field
What an intense couple of days. Wednesday morning started with golf at Arrowtown. That blended into State of Origin at Malcomes. After discussing the meanling of life with Jerry, Malcome, Vince and Hughie I hit the sack at 4am. Hughie … Continue reading
Sunday’s Activities
I suppose I should do something on Sunday and when AJ’s call woke me up I couldn’t say no to a ride. After riding AJ and I had a few G & T’s at Shai’s place…. Then AJ’s woman (Jeff) … Continue reading
Concrete Peak
Friday arvo here and I took the dog up for a walk on Concrete Peak and I was keen to see where some of the bigger rocks are. I took a pic of the dog for my ‘online dating’ foto … Continue reading
Tuesday’s are growing on me
I am a big fan of Monday’s. Easily my favourite day of the week but the last couple of Tuesday’s haven’t been too bad. Today was Ben Lomond a 1400m accent straight up from town. Another gorgeous day although once on the ridge … Continue reading