Category Archives: Outdoors

Sydney CBD to Manly

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jethro Carr

Since living in Sydney, I’ve been out to Manly a couple times, including for a walk around the North Head trails which showcase some of Australia’s military history and fortifications. Manly has a lot going for it, offering great beaches, … Continue reading →

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Bondi Beach

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Seeing as I’m living in Sydney, I felt compelled to head out to visit Bondi Beach – it’s a pretty famous location, so figured it’s worth getting out there to check it out at least once. Getting out to Bondi … Continue reading →

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MS Volume License Service Center

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Occasionally I have to touch Microsoft software, thankfully most of our customers have their licenses entered into the Volume Licensing Service Center these days which makes finding the install media a lot easier than rummaging through CD wallets in the … Continue reading →

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Bit Flipping Cycle Lanes

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jethro Carr

On my recent walk to Devonport I was amazed at the design of the cycle lanes made by the North Shore City Council (now part of the amalgamated Auckland City Council). Aside from the initial amazement that such a car-focused … Continue reading →

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Up Mt Kaukau

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jethro Carr

When I was in Wellington last month I caught up with my good mate Tom (of #geekflat fame) and we decided to go for a wander up Mt Kaukau with Tom’s friend Nicola. I spent most of my years in … Continue reading →

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Takapuna to Devonport

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Working from home for the past 7+ months has left me with strong urges to get out and about on the weekends, least I go crazy from being coped up inside – whilst my inner geek urges to sit infront … Continue reading →

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Takapuna Beach Low Tide

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jethro Carr

As part of my regular exercise routine, I wander along Takapuna beach – the size of the beach will vary a lot depending on whether the tide is in or out, but the amount it varies is quite dramatic. This … Continue reading →

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Rangitoto Island Adventures

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Due to excessive homesickness for Wellington’s hills lately, I decided that it would be nice to visit the next best thing and go climb the local volcano -  Rangitoto Island. Rangitoto makes up part of the Auckland Volcanic Field, erupting … Continue reading →

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Makara Walk

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Whilst in Wellington for a weekend a few weeks ago, I went on a walk around Makara with my good friend Tom, only I got a little too distracted to blog it until now. Makara is a very small rural … Continue reading →

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Living Without Twitter

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jethro Carr

It’s been an interesting 10+ days since I took my twitter holiday and 4+ days since I deleted my account. It’s been interesting, not a total success yet, I do use my placeholder account from time-to-time to check out the … Continue reading →

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