Tim and I have spent a lot of time together over the past few years. We worked together most days, fought about once a week, slapped one another in the face with wads of cash after especially busy nights and generally made each other laugh. For the record I am the better table tennis player. [...]

We’re still having fun down here…

The state of anarchy that has governed Christchurch roads since the earthquake is officially over. Today I needed to get across town to collect my mail. This is a long-winded and diverting route that sucks over an hour from an afternoon. As the traffic was diabolical, I thought I’d cycle. As I left the house [...]

Garry and Pam’s house is now big and empty. tim, Matty J and Yuki have moved into a flat on Armagh street where they can drink Scrumpy without Garry questioning their daily volumes. Rosie has a job at Addington Coffee Co Op, where I am sure she will work harder than she ever did for [...]

Dear Reader, I have been wondering what the hell to do with this blog? It was started with the intention of keeping everybody up-to-date with what was happening at Goodbye Blue Monday. I was going to write reviews of bands and gigs and offer the occasional witty commentary on drunks I have known. With time [...]