Dating by Flatting

28 09 2005

No, Im not talking about screwing the crew.

But, I have always said that flathunting or flatmate hunting is a good way to meet women in a casual and outgoing environment.

They ensure they are well presented, are very conversational and you can glean a lot of information rather quickly.
It seems the idea is now out in the open.

Dating by Flatmate wanted ads.



Schedule

23 09 2005

I can’t believe Im missing the Salmonella Dub concert this weekend. Damn work functions.
U2 is playing in boston when Im there too, not likely since the tickets sold out almost 2 years ago!

Wed 28th - Saturday 1st : Wellington
Saturday 1st: Los Angeles
Sunday 2nd - Sat 8th: Boston
Sunday 9th: New York
Tuesday 11th: Back in Sydney

I should sublet my room.



Gold Coast: Tues - Thurs

19 09 2005

Off to the Gold Coast for Networkers, ooh goody a conference full of geeks :P



The Winds are back!

19 09 2005

I had my fisrt day back kitesurfing in Sydney on sunday. Consistent 15-20 knots SE winds.

A little chilly with only a spring suit. But it was sooo good to get out on the water for a few hours, and catch up with all the local crew.



damn!

11 09 2005

I would have to say that the red bull acrobatics plane ride is the best ‘experience’ I have ever done.

Its like your personal customisable roller coaster at 5000 ft, with the best vista in the world.

We topped out at -1g & +5g’s reespectively.

Doing stalls, vertical loops, 4point rolls to name a few.

A bit lightheaded in parts, I only felt sick after a red bull once back on terra-firma.

Go figure.
10 stars out of 5!



Backpackers get to hear my nattering

11 09 2005

The chick in the bed beside me told me that last nite I sat bolt upright in bed and said

We have to move south! mumble mumble mumble….

She had a good old giggle about it :)



11/9: Queenstown Acrobatic Plane Ride

11 09 2005

With no suitable winds for solo training flights on the paraglider, I decided on doing a red bull acrobatic flight over queenstown.

Up to +6 G-forces bring it on.

Will probably do the canyon swing tomorrow before heading for auckland.

The Hang gliding yesterday was awesome. Its a really cool feeling soaring on the winds and doing dives and steep banked turns.



10/9: Queenstown

10 09 2005

With the rest of the crew heading back north, I hitched over to Queenstown this morning. only a 30 min wait even with a board bag & pack :)

This afternoon Im going hang gliding off the remarkables.
and tomorrow I am booked in to do a Paragliding introduction course, including 4 or 5 solo flights.

Sweeeet



9/9: Snow Park, Sweet as!

10 09 2005

Friday was spent at Snow Park.

Many years ago I was scarred from bad experiences in terrain parks, with badly hand shaped pipes and nasty tabletop landings.

A day at snow park has made me re-evaluate their cool factor. The Superpipe was a work of art & and table tops were ranging from small to massive.

The chair ride allowed spectating of some very cool jumps. reverce 540s, flips, etc etc etc…



8/9: Rob Roy Glacier

10 09 2005

We hiked into Mt Aspiring National Park & up to the Rob Roy Glacier.

This in an amazing view. The glacier has retreated to a rock shelf ~200m from the valley floor. And from the viewing area, the glacier view takes up almost 180 degrees of view. With avalanches regularly crashing down it was definately a cool place.