Saturday, September 05, 2026

I remember where I was

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The 25th anniversary of 9/11 is almost upon us. It’s hard to believe that a quarter century has passed since this brazen and deadly terror...
Friday, September 04, 2026

Convertible dreams

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I once owned a Saab Convertible. It was an impulse purchase I made in October 2004 after receiving an unexpected bonus cheque. At the tim...
Monday, August 31, 2026

Family time kiwi style

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I’m currently sitting in the Qantas lounge at Auckland Airport. I’m waiting to board my flight home to Sydney after spending five days wit...
Friday, August 21, 2026

Transition to retirement

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So, this is what retirement feels like? It’s been just over a week since I completed my last official transition project for Artiwood’s new...
Sunday, August 16, 2026

Wedding on the lake

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Yesterday we celebrated the wedding of Zoe, Garry’s niece, and Ben Rowlinson. The happy couple tied the knot on the shores of Wallis Lake, a...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Baby steps

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Garry and I have booked two weeks in Bali for late October. We're calling this our first official retirement holiday (baby steps, as a f...
Monday, August 10, 2026

Gift fair swan song

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This morning I flew home from a weekend in Melbourne. I’ve spent the last two days introducing Artiwood’s new owner to customers and industr...
Monday, July 27, 2026

Christmas in July (The Sequel)

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Garry and I are currently enjoying a long weekend in Meerschaum Vale, a lush farm-filled valley near Ballina. We’re staying with our...