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Nginx, reverse proxies and DNS resolution

Nginx is a pretty awesome high performance web server and reverse proxy. It’s often used in conjunction with other HTTP servers such as Java/Tomcat and Ruby/Unicorn, as it allows static content to be served directly from disk by Nginx and … Continue reading

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A taste of home!

Damn this stuff is sweet! Haven’t drunk it in years actually…

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NZ Easter Plans

For my friends/followers/stalkers in NZ, I’ll be coming home for Easter – here are the key dates: Thu 28 March: Sydney -> Christchurch Fri 29 March: Christchurch * Sat 30 March: Christchurch -> Wellington Sun 31 March: Wellington * Mon … Continue reading

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Pictures from the Sydney waterfront

This post is a collection of various pictures from around Sydney Harbour that I’ve been collecting as I’ve been here.In my opinion, the waterfront is the best feature of Sydney –  the city isn’t wildly exciting to me, it’s a … Continue reading

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Goodbye mighty steed

Sadly with my move to AU, I now have to make the painful decision to sell my 1997 Toyota Starlet, the mighty steed that has lead to many great travels with me. I have a listing up on Trademe with … Continue reading

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Welly Plans

Drove down to Wellington from Auckland last night (8hr drive), unloaded all the stuff at parents place and will be here for a few weeks before flying out. I’m in Wellington until the 15th of September, Lisa is here with … Continue reading

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Slowly clearing my stuff…

Sorry for another marketing sales interruption, but I’ve listed the remaining items of furniture from my flat onto Trademe this evening. It includes some good stuff like a great computer desk, chair, bed, dining table and other items, if you’re … Continue reading

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Joe’s Garage (Christchurch)

Whilst in Christchurch I visited Joe’s Garage in Riccarton a couple of times to brunch and coffee – I’ve been to the Joe’s Garage in Wellington before, but only ever for coffee. The fit out of the venue is garage … Continue reading

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MOTAT Visit

Whilst I’ve been in Auckland for about 8 months now and driven past it a number of times, I had yet to visit the Auckland Museum Of Transport And Technology (MOTAT). However this month (June) there’s free entry for all visitors, … Continue reading

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Welly June Meets

For those of you in Wellington, I’m aiming to do a couple meetups with friends for my trip this weekend – it’s going to be pretty busy trip, but keen to catch up as much as possible. I land in … Continue reading

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