Quote of the week - if not the year.

“If they are old enough to do something like that, they’re old enough to go to jail.”
Ivan Wheaton

You go Ivan. We should base a legal system on this premis. Oh wait we did, but them we pulled it apart.

New Zealand

A collection of primeval rugged jungle clad islands that looks good on postcards but can, and will turn around and kill you without warning. Even the most experienced are not immune.

I’m one of those people who regularly break the cardinal rule of going into the bush. Never go alone. I’ve been doing it for years, decades in fact. Same as my grandfather and great uncles and their fathers. It’s the sort of nature that brought us to these islands a long time ago. None of us ever died in the bush but all of us had close calls. We were always careful, well equipped and did everything right. But every now and then something happens and you’re in a situation you might not get out of. In New Zealand that frequently means water and lots of it.

Sadly it took the lives of seven young people yesterday. The scale of this tragedy is something almost impossible to grasp let along deal with for most. For those it is impacting on it is gratifying to see so many of you given strength by your faith. The one that it’s ok to ridicule and belittle so often here.

It is both humbling and comforting to see a man who is in danger himself risk and lose his life attempting to save someone else.

It is absolutely appalling to see the media start a witch hunt for someone to blame before the bodies are even recovered.

Several years ago five soldiers and one sailor died on the top of Mt Ruapehu. Two men performed a feat of human endeavour unparalleled in coming down the mountain at night in a snow storm to raise the alarm. Those of us in my unit arrived at the point that the weather beat them and we didn’t second guess anyone that was there. I’m taking that same position again.

It could just have easily been me.

 

Phuck you Phelps

Hey Phelps, THIS is Gods judgement.

Cash will be fine thank-you.

Fucking in-bred mutant.

And thats called kicking ass.

By the looks of this speech John “Fitzgerald” Key just elected himself PM.

I believe what Thomas Jefferson said – that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. We cannot and we must not take democratic freedoms for granted.

Because, in reality, it is not a Bill of Rights that protects our rights. It is not up to a solicitor in the Crown Law Office or an official in the Ministry of Justice. In the end, it is not up to the government at all.

The protection of rights lies with us, the citizens of New ZealandThere are times when we have to stand up for our rights, and the rights of our neighbours and friends, and indeed the rights of people we totally disagree with, or else these rights will begin to erode away.

Way to make those socialists heads spin, quote Jefferson at them. This speech should be read in full. ..shortly before decide who to vote for preferably.

Bruce Ginders update.

For those that read this and were less than impressed by the inability of the RNZN to mobilise 6 of the roughly 500 urks loafing about Philly for the day you can be mildly satisfied that the family has recieved and offical apology from the navy.

Feedback indicates that my post went down like a cup of cold sick amongst some former navy men. As it should have.

Just a personal observation.

But no Wiccan is condemened to eternal hell for killing themselves. Catholics have made it a cornerstone of their church.

Since we’re going to play “I’m better than you are” in Matamata. Interesting comment about “fanning the flames” there padre’. I really don’t think you want to get into close examination of which (yes I resisted the urge to pun-spell - opps there’s one anyway) faith is more dangerous to young people.

As an aside there are currently over 1,800 service persons in the US Air Force and Marines with approximately 4,000 in the Army and Navy with “Wicca” on their dog tags and a number of Wicca who recently had the pentacle approved as an official symbol for their headstones or memorials.

There’s enough pig ignorance out there already without people bringing here, do some research before speaking on this one please. 

Maybe some of the Christians out there should look to their house before laying in the fire wood.

Watch the numbers blur…

For Sale.

Due to a pressing need for immediate cash for materials for the WMD Weekend the following is offered for a very limited time:

One set Lorica Segmentata, Corbridge A style, size XL. Made from aluminium with painted aluminium fittings and leather straps. Suitable for costume wear.

Has been used for costume hire and is second hand with some wear but is serviceable.

Comes with belt and tunic as shown. A stand and delivery is included. This offer is for people living in the Wellington Wairarapa area and who are prepared to pay in cash no later than midday Wednesday.

Bidding starts at $200 and don’t expect me to be thrilled about having to part with it.

Contact me directly or use the comments to make an offer.

Project for Winter.

Thumper. A full sized mangonel. Made possible after to a visit to a couple of guys with their own mill who specialise in slab furniture. The discussion went basically:

Me. “Take a look at this.” Opens back of car to show Chucky.

1st Mill bloke. “Fuuuuuck… that is so cool! Hey mill bloke 2 come and check this out.”

MB2. “Fuuuuuck.”

Me. “I want to make a full sized one that will throw a bowling ball about 600′, want to cut the the wood for it?”

MB1&2 “Fuckn oath!”

I do so enjoy working with like minded people. WMD2 will be a smash if I get funding.

Thumper can be yours to own for a mere $5,000.

A party political bordcast on behalf of the furball party.

Vote 4 Sally!

Campaigning on the “Dogs are stupid” platform.

Common sense is always appealing.

I’m Jessica T Hill and I approve this message.

Hell the PM is a dog, I’m sure a cat can be an MP.