Recent content by 1finny

Crikey - Manchester Orchestra is a blast from the past. Back on my play list now Loved that song - The day you tried to fly

I would have given that a swerve but likely to be some special guests - Ed Sheeran, Macca etc Double swerve ……..

Meanwhile - Andrew?????

If you only ask non white people - yes

I”ve long since tried to stop arguing and in the main enjoyed it. I just go along with a conversation in the hope I learn something and other person is opento listening. Also, I’m well aware I could be wrong. Having said that - its chuffin hard sometimes………

In general, these types of enterprise are struggling to get enough food to meet demand. They rely on an inefficient supply chain for retailers and producers, and, for obvious reasons, they are getting more efficient and have less surplus stock. The problem is only going to get worse. They are...

They are going to head off. A landslide has also blocked another part of the route and they have their kayaks booked for the 100km river section. But, they have enough time and will come back to do that walk in Feb, They met some mountain bikers doing the 3000k… in 30 days. One of them was...

They‘ve been told they can‘t do the crossing - bad weather He’s gutted

Looks like it. Currently in Macdonalds in Taumarunni

They have just reached that very place Now completed over 1000kms Just another 2000 to go

Currently about 30km south east to Te Kuiti ?

Sad indeed RIP

Maybe I should change the title to ‘the wettest walk of a lifetime’ They’ve had a torrid time in the downpours - apparently wettest summer for some time. Tne trail is treacherous in parts, rivers uncrossable and many walkers are just holed up for a few days to try and get dry. Our two have...

You could well be right there but, as he keeps saying, things have changed…. For the better. Some ‘progressive people’ are really challenging themselves not to generalise. I enjoyed his programme and read the book. There were some uncomfortable truths for me and, frankly, I’m still trying to...