Women want “Real Men”

I’m not 100% sure why this appeared in the Odd Stuff section of Stuff – I think its more of a lifestyle piece than anything. The article talks about the more “real” men that attract us women. A new survey suggests that not all woman are after a hairless muscle-man...

Going Nuts

I love my Macadamia Nut tree. Its quite a big tree – around 5m in height – and its always green …. and its perfect for hanging my dive gear in whilst I rinse and dry it. And this year it has HUGE NUTS! Huge I tell you.  Nuts I tell you. As I have not been diving...
Tara’s Theory of Masturbation

Tara’s Theory of Masturbation

or should this be called “One of Tara’s Theories on Masturbation” Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation, especially of one’s own genitals, often to the point of orgasm. It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve...

Garden Zone – Update

I have been away for a few days this week – and was hoping like mad that the little sprouting buggers would make it through okay.  Given that I was not there to water them. And they seemed to have held up just fine – for the most part. All except the coriander that...

Sleep Cycle – Wake Up Call

I’ve taking the squillions of pillows off my bed at night and left myself with just the one. I’ve measured the amount of pillow that I need to support my neck. And I am training myself to sleep on my back more. But I have noticed that I am still super tired in the...

Auckland Anniversary Antics

ahhhh Auckland Anniversary weekend. I love any occasion to have a day off work – or a long weekend. I was supposed to be in lake Taupo with Pete and Marty – finishing my TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression – however my shoulder and neck have had other ideas...

Carpe Diem

You all know I love the water – pool, lake, stream and ocean. And you all know that I love being out on the water – on a boat, in my scuba gear or swimming. Jono bought a yacht.  Jono works with me.  In fact, Jono works over the wall from me. Jono is now my friend! He...