This morning, and it was bloody cold. The house is 20m from the high-tide line.
Does technology make life easier, or more complicated?
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This morning, and it was bloody cold. The house is 20m from the high-tide line.
Does technology make life easier, or more complicated?
Definitely more complicated. Now you can't go anywhere without being contacted by someone. If you don't answer your mobile people say why don't you want to talk to me? You just can't get away from the world anymore. And while things like shopping, banking etc have become easier, computers have just swamped us with more things to do and, unlike we were promised, created more paperwork. Sometimes I would love to just throw the phones, computers etc into the bin and just chill out by the pool for a week :D
Are you one of those people that just has to have the latest gadget?
Even though I have a degree in IT etc, I have to say that electronic gadgets do nothing for me. My cell phone is 3 years old, and usually sits on the bed-side table all day, often without a charge on it, my lap-top is nearly five years old etc etc etc.
There was a story in the news last week about Jamie Oliver not allowing his 11 year old to have a cell phone. How old do you think is old enough for you kids to have one?
I don't have kids, but I would say about 14 or 15. When they begin to really have a close circle of friends and probably start hating the parents.
Should we (human race) try to land people on Mars?
In short yes. The question I guess is when? And when we do is one nation going to stick a flag in it and try and claim it as their own property.
Eventually (maybe hundred years from now) humanity will set up colonies off Earth. Mars might very well be the place to start. If you are interested in these ideas try reading some Ben Bova books, he wrote a series about settling on other Solar system planets, and many of his ideas are credible.
What do you think is the most important invention ever invented?
The motorised vehicle. In that I mean cars, bikes, trucks, trains, aeroplanes etc. It made traveling great distances easy, brought the world closer together and made it possible to develop faster. The pace of growth over the last 100 odd years has been frankly phenomenal, thanks in no small part to transport solutions.
Where do you see mankind in 100 years time?
Almost impossible to say. We have come so far in 100 years like you said. Who knows what un-trodden path will be explored by then.
Do think the Panada will exist in 100 years time?
I hope so! Traditions are important and if I remember correctly the Panada is a traditional Scottish or English dish isn't it? I remember having had one before :)
What was / is your mothers cooking like? ( be careful here guys :p: )
Decent, without being epic. Don't worry she wont ever be reading this.
When did you last laugh out loud?
about 5 minutes ago, laughing is good for the soul etc etc etc blah blah blah... :laugh:
Are you a leader or a follower
tell me what you are, and I will be that.
If you could afford it (if you cant already). Would you take a tour into Space?
Absoulutely!. However, rather than go on the quick trip i.e. up and back, I would prefer to wait until the proposed space hotel is ready
There are plans to send a manned expidition to Mars. Would you go, knowing that you would be living on your transport ship until you have finished building a habitat, and knowing that it was a one way trip, with no prospect of returning to Earth?
If I had no family to support or worry about, yes I would do it in a heartbeat. Besides raising a successful family, is there really any other point to life? We live for a while then we die. It's kind of a repetitive cycle with no real point in the end is there, or at least none that I can see! I would go so I could see what it's like out there in the big black yonder and see what the small light I see in the sky is really like up close :)
Who let the dogs out?
I did last night, well this morning at 2am when some little ar#$%le started letting off fireworks across the road in the beach car park.
It has just turned black out side and a thunder storm is approaching from the north-west. Do you like thunderstorms as I do, or do they scare the bejeezus out of you?
I love thunderstorms. I find a nice place to just sit and listen to nature in all its power and glory. I never quite get why people are scared of thunderstorms overly. I know you have to keep your wits about you and that they are potentially lethal, but they are stunning.
Sadly we don't get many here.
How often do you have thunderstorms?
Not that often, probably only half a dozen each year. In NZ we usually only tend to get sheet lightning, which is quite cool, but it just lights up the clouds. proper fork lightning is extremely rare.
If you had to name one reason for tourists to visit your home town/area what would it be?
The climate mainly along with our beaches and game parks. Our summers can be pretty warm from December - April, but overall there is no better climate that I have experienced anywhere else in the world. May and June are fantastic months here where the temperature averages in the mid 20's, there are few rainy days and evenings are a pleasant 19 - 20 degrees. We braai a lot that time of the year as it's just fantastic to chill outside, not sweating nor shivering. Perfect! :D September and October are also great months like May and June, but we tend to get more rainy days that time of the year.
Can you describe, in a bit of detail, what your road is like where you live?
Ermm its greyish with some white lines on it.
One side has houses the other side runs along the cliff top down to the beach.
http://paraglidingnewzealand.com/ima...w-plymouth.jpg
This is a view from the road.
If you could choose one animal to keep as a pet, what would it be and why?
Easy. A dog. The most loyal and affectionate companion I can think of (I know, not a very original answer :mark: ).
Do you put much effort into decorating your house/apartment for Christmas?
Yes. I am a big kid, so everything I can think of goes up each year.
Might you ever move country? For a first time or again depending on circumstances.
I am one who did/has. I am from Liverpool (the proper one not he one in AUS, USA or any other English speaking country) and now happliy live in New Plymouth.
I have to say I have no plans to up sticks and head away, but who knows what the future will offer.
Are you concerned by other peoples opinions of you, or are you your own person?
My own person. To hell with everyone else's opinion. (Was that OK)
OK none of the macho answers like "I am to hard for this question"
Have you ever punched someone clean in the face?
I did playing football once. I miss-timed a punch on the ball and smacked one of the opposition strikers smack in the middle of his face and broke his nose.
What is the worst food you have eaten?
Computers and Adidas.
What's the most exotic food you've eaten?
I've eaten a lot of exotic foods, but for me, the most exotic is sushi. Yeah I know its popular and all but there is just something about it that makes it seem an occasion every time you eat it :D
Hot lunch or cold lunch?
It doesn't matter. Some food is better when it's cold.
Lunch from restaurant/fast food or a package of home made lunch ?
Either a decent sit down meal at a restaurant or a home packed meal like a sandwich with banana, yoghurt, fruit bar etc. It is difficult to find fast food that has any taste let alone one that is not dripping in oil :(
What is the square root of toffee?
Ice cream.
Do you have a lucky number?
Not a lucky number because I don't believe in that sort of superstition but I do have a favourite number. 13. Hence my username.
How do you feel about Sandcastles?
It depends where they are. On the beach they are fine, but no so goof in the middle of the living room.
If you could invent something what would it be, and if you know what it would be why don't you go and invent it?
I would invent a woman that doesn't expect us men to listen to their moaning, is always smiling, that looks the same in the morning as she did when she went to bed, that will agree with us when we talk to them, that has common sense, that has no emotional breakdowns, does not leak bodily fluids for a week once a month and that is always willing to have a good old routing when the mood arises. And the reason I haven't invented this woman yet, it because I don't have an Adam to steal a few ribs from :p: :D
What would be the ingredients of your dream hamburger?
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None as I don't eat hamburgers.
What is the most romantic thing you've ever done?
Remembered the other half's birthday once :D
Was the moon landing a hoax?
No it really happened. I think the conspiracy theories were by people who just couldn't accept that man had advanced so much that they were actually able to land on the moon, let alone put a man there. They had big balls back in the 60's, kudos to the Americans and Russians for achieving what they did with the limited technology back then :)Quote:
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Do you ever just lie on the lawn and watch the stars at night?
I bought an astronomical telescope so I can do just that.
Favourite TV show?
Cronica Cārcota?ilor ( The Carpings Chronicle ) and
Lumea lui Banciu ( Banciu's World)- definitely I'm in love with this guy.
Do you read newspapers?
Yes, everyday. I enjoy reading the letters to the editor, sports section etc while I have a few sun downers by the pool :)
Do you still read print magazines or do you subscribe to digital ones?
Sorry double post!
These days I don't read magazines at all.
Do you like winter sports?
Depends on what you class as winter sports. Are you referring to skiing, ice skating and the likes or rugby, soccer etc? I enjoy watching some snow sports like snowboarding and love winter sports such as rugby. But never been a fan of ice hockey, figure skating etc.
You having a good hair day or a bad hair day today?