Monthly Archives: June 2009

Caution

Posted on June 26, 2009 by michelle

With the help of a 17 line perl script, and beep-1.2.2-22, ratcam has now been configured to play a sound on any event. And it worked. For a fleeting moment I felt like a true linux hacker. But now we’re … Continue reading →

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MatRouse

Posted on June 25, 2009 by michelle
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Hog Horror

Posted on June 24, 2009 by michelle

We have acquired an unwanted tenant. He lives in the ceiling. Recently he’s gotten noisier, and we hear loud thumping sounds emanating from up above. Now this bothers me, not so much the free-loading part, but rather the the idea … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on June 22, 2009 by michelle

Yesterday marked the winter solstice. Winter solstice occurs when the tilt of the earth’s axis is most inclined away from the sun.  It is the shortest day of the year, and longest night. It signifies the start of winter. Historically … Continue reading →

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Beware The Programmers

Posted on June 18, 2009 by michelle

Spotted on my travel to work. Presumably it’s by the same author as this. Is our aspiring developer  trying to warn us?  Do I need to be extra careful around my colleagues?

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Tongariro Winter Crossing

Posted on June 11, 2009 by michelle

I’d seen the photos. They all look so rugged, and adventurous, with a hint of danger. And so, for quite some time I’d been fantasising of doing a Winter Tongariro Crossing.  Dire weather warnings, and requirements of ice-axes and crampons … Continue reading →

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Life is hard

Posted on June 9, 2009 by michelle

Spotted at the Napier DOC office. More Hawkes Bay photos, including the best ever skateboard ramp for young people here.

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