Posted on 28 June, 2011 by jb | Leave a comment

My mate Houghton….

Posted on 27 June, 2011 by jb

…(who keeps on telling me that I’m a better photog than I think I really am…) has pushed me into entering Life through a lens, a photographic essay competition sponsored by Panasonic and the NZ Herald.

All images from Mapua Wharf.

If I don’t win, there’ll be trouble…..

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>Truth in advertising

Posted on 25 June, 2011 by jb

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Just love it….

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>As a 4 year old sees it…

Posted on 23 June, 2011 by jb

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>Not Bratwurst? Not Döner?

Posted on 22 June, 2011 by jb

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The Guardian has a wonderfully informative infographic telling us what the world’s favourite foods are, the world for this purpose comprising all of 17 countries.

We learn that India’s favourite food is … Indian and Mexico’s favourite food is…you’ve guessed it…MEXICAN!
Well done all of you who got the right answer!
And China’s favourite food is….
Oh.
China didn’t quite make the top 17, but I’ll hazard a guess and say …Mexican.
No?
Chinese?
Really?
And Germany?
No Döner? Not even Currywurst?
But I’ve learned something.
Noodles and pasta are completely different animals.
Bet you didn’t know that either….

 

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Texture

Posted on 19 June, 2011 by jb
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I have an idea…

Posted on 19 June, 2011 by jb

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Why don’t you say “Our store will re-open on 1 July”

Or don’t you have a project plan?

And if you’re closing the store, say so.

And why don’t you tell people that the nearest store is a mere 13 minute drive to Takapuna?

Utter brainlessness at the Country Road store in Albany, NZ

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I have expensive hobbies

Posted on 17 June, 2011 by jb

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Not me personally, you understand, but members of the tribe wouldn’t BLINK at splashing out €70 for a wafer-thin t-shirt proclaiming to the world their lack of fiscal responsibility ….

 

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This is the life

Posted on 16 June, 2011 by jb

 

Brunch with Houghton at Bambina in Ponsonby.

Sweet corn fritters with bacon and slow-roasted tomatoes.

Both ordered the same thing.

(So what else is new…?)

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>Red Gallery

Posted on 15 June, 2011 by jb

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“We want it to be a beautiful shop that people will want to come to for art, atmosphere and perfect coffee. say the new owners

Er, isn’t that what Red Gallery was anyway…?

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