Author: telboy2

Summer arrives-sporadically

Summer seems to have arrived. Last week was sunny and calm. Beautiful. So much so that it was hard work running home after a swim on Friday evening. Saturday was more of the same; beautiful morning to watch Isaac play cricket, and then run the streets of Khandallah in 27C.
Oh how it changed on Sunday. Southerly gale, heavy rain and a drop in temperature to 14C. The hard rock runners were out there though, SQ with better protection for the legs-Skins are in.

The boys were away up the coast having more sunshine and fun, while EQ was out at a party on Saturday. So M&D had party time……..A trip to the flicks again to see George Cloney in action. Apparently it was worth it just for George. I enjoyed “Up in the Air” just as a cinematic experience.

Anyway, summer must be coming-the schools go back this week!

Team Quirke

Today is a holiday in Wellington. No lying in bed for us, it was up at 5-45 to take part in on of the Scorching Bay Triathlon series. We did the short form, with Joe doing the duathlon form-no swim but extra run.

 

 

Our experience and equipment was of a lesser standard than some of he competitors but we all finished and I think, all did very well. I beat EQ of course, despite my appalling swim. I made up for it on the bike but did have a bike much better suited to riding on the road than she had. It was my old racer that I have refurbished. The same bike I used for my only previous Triathlon experience in 1997 at Crystal Palace. Joe did very well, and came home before EQ. We all enjoyed the event, and it inspired Shaz also. So, we are looking forward to further events later in the summer (when it arrives of course). Plan is to step up to the medium distance but will have to do some serious swim practice. It was choppy today, and plenty of sea water went in the mouth. This could all be very expensive. Not just the entry fees, but also I can see demands for new bikes coming.

This is part of the current Quirke detox programme. We are feeling healthy and virtuous currently. Will keep you posted on our continuing levels of healthy behaviour. Maybe the equivalent to a London to Paris cycle will eventuate, though upgrade in equipment may be required. I do not think there is any kryptonite in any of our bikes, or muscles for that matter.

 

Off to the flicks again

For the purpose of fulfilling wife-husband bonding time, there was another trip to the movies at the weekend. We have been sitting on some free tickets for months that were given out at work as a “thank you” for all the hard work at the time of the “swine-flu” response.

So off we went to the Hutt to see Sherlock Holmes, as recommended by the knowledgeable Mrs. Q.

I thought it was a good film, and as Sara says, directed with blokes in mind. The action and comic angles worked well, and thought the slow-mo sections were cleverly used. I liked the fact Watson was not portrayed as an idiot, and Holmes was not a lovable character.

So thumbs up to Madge’s ex.

Film season

It must be that time of year when everyone is off to the cinema. It was male bonding time with Isaac.
He certainly enjoyed the film, though one did not need a degree from Cambridge to see the plot was a little thin.

I am yet undecided if I prefer the “Squeakwel” or the original.

Summer apparently

13C in Wellington this afternoon and……..

ISSUED BY MetService AT 20:12 pm 15-Jan-2010

MEDIA
PERIOD OF HEAVY RAIN FOR THE HILLS AND RANGES OF WAIRARAPA AND THE
EASTERN HILLS OF WELLINGTON OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING

A strong to gale moist southeast flow affects eastern and southern parts of the
North Island. Rain is expected to become widespread and heavy about the hills
and ranges of Wairarapa and the eastern hills of Wellington this evening (Friday),
easing about the middle of Saturday. 70 to 80mm of rain is likely during this
time, with the heaviest falls after 3am Saturday.

People in these areas, especially trampers, should watch out for rapidly rising
rivers and streams.