Today's post is brought to you by the letters D,L,i,n,k and g, and the numbers 802 and 11.
For those of you who don't memorize the vast number of standards, that's wifi, or WLAN. In fact these bits are being placed into the wide world of the web by the combination of D-Link wifi gear and the marvels of an acer C100 laptop. With the joys of both wireless freedom and Windows XP Tablet Edition, I can lay here in bed and quite literally write the evenings blog entry. (With thanks to Ben for the higher-gain aerial for the access point which means I can stretch the coverage to the bedroom)
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Ah, 5 weeks down!
Nearly half way through ye olde 12 week challenge, and it's all rainbows! Well, perhaps rainbows isn't quite right. I'm not actually sure what that means - but it's certainly much better than we'd feared.
It's been great working with Paul, who not only has a brilliant attitude (it's about a gradual change into a healthy life style, rather than cold-turkey - my words, not his) but after all these weeks and twice a week each one the workouts have only had one repeated component! That was, of course, boxing since Tanya loves it so much :)
Not only are the workouts fun, but the old stories about more energy and feeling better about things in general are (perhaps not that surprisingly) true. It's even proving to be easier to get up in the morning to take the puppy dog for a walk! So we're all getting happier.
Absolutely recommend fitness in general, and the Les Mills' in Christchurch to everyone. The staff about the place are very friendly, and I've been surprised at how many of them recognised us on sight, after only a few visits (and by on sight, I mean they knew our names!). Great place with nice people. If only they had better music :)
On the topic of music, the absolute best purchase I've made in recent times was a Nokia N91. Not only is it a Nokia phone of usual Nokia quality, but it comes with a 4GB microdrive for storing music on. This has been an absolute godsend in the gym. Never really considered myself a big music/mp3/ogg-player-person, but it's been great to have a wide variety of music in my pocket. Most surprising with the phone has been the quality of the supplied headphones - they sound much better than any of the other headphones I've been given with various Sony portable CD players, PSP and mp3 players. Very pleased. At some point I plan on making an entry on the phone, but we'll see how it goes :)
It's been great working with Paul, who not only has a brilliant attitude (it's about a gradual change into a healthy life style, rather than cold-turkey - my words, not his) but after all these weeks and twice a week each one the workouts have only had one repeated component! That was, of course, boxing since Tanya loves it so much :)
Not only are the workouts fun, but the old stories about more energy and feeling better about things in general are (perhaps not that surprisingly) true. It's even proving to be easier to get up in the morning to take the puppy dog for a walk! So we're all getting happier.
Absolutely recommend fitness in general, and the Les Mills' in Christchurch to everyone. The staff about the place are very friendly, and I've been surprised at how many of them recognised us on sight, after only a few visits (and by on sight, I mean they knew our names!). Great place with nice people. If only they had better music :)
On the topic of music, the absolute best purchase I've made in recent times was a Nokia N91. Not only is it a Nokia phone of usual Nokia quality, but it comes with a 4GB microdrive for storing music on. This has been an absolute godsend in the gym. Never really considered myself a big music/mp3/ogg-player-person, but it's been great to have a wide variety of music in my pocket. Most surprising with the phone has been the quality of the supplied headphones - they sound much better than any of the other headphones I've been given with various Sony portable CD players, PSP and mp3 players. Very pleased. At some point I plan on making an entry on the phone, but we'll see how it goes :)
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
What do you mean there's no weight on the bar?
Had our first session with our Personal Trainer today.
After the 5 minute cardio warm-up (ease us nicely into the work out) we headed through to the weights gym.
First up bench press. With the bar. Just the bar. Just the 10kg bar. Man was that enough!
Alternating rep-sets with Tanya made it all just about tolerable, but Paul was helping me out in the last few of each set. There's a wide range of machines with far too much weight attached. We're looking forward to being able to do more than just look at the stack as the top one remains attached for us!
Now at home (after dinner, of course) and everything is still a little sore and shakey. I'm told this wears off after a day or two, but it's really annoying at the moment.
We were, once again, impressed with the staff at the gym, everyone is so friendly and actually seem to remember us, despite the fact we've only been 4 or so times. The general mood is fantastic, from the happy and helpful staff to our fellow masochists quietly pursuing their own lofty athletic goals (mine currently being to do a full 30 on the bike, a 10 on the cross-trainer and a full set of bench weights!). Just need a little air freshener in the mixed weights gym :)
The classes that have been going on around the place as we walk through look interesting too. All seem way out of my league at the moment, but again will be fun when we hit the level to be able to join in for the full hour!
We've been sent away with a few more diet tips and instructions to do lots of cardio between sessions with Paul. So until next week, wednesday at 12:30, cardio it is!
After the 5 minute cardio warm-up (ease us nicely into the work out) we headed through to the weights gym.
First up bench press. With the bar. Just the bar. Just the 10kg bar. Man was that enough!
Alternating rep-sets with Tanya made it all just about tolerable, but Paul was helping me out in the last few of each set. There's a wide range of machines with far too much weight attached. We're looking forward to being able to do more than just look at the stack as the top one remains attached for us!
Now at home (after dinner, of course) and everything is still a little sore and shakey. I'm told this wears off after a day or two, but it's really annoying at the moment.
We were, once again, impressed with the staff at the gym, everyone is so friendly and actually seem to remember us, despite the fact we've only been 4 or so times. The general mood is fantastic, from the happy and helpful staff to our fellow masochists quietly pursuing their own lofty athletic goals (mine currently being to do a full 30 on the bike, a 10 on the cross-trainer and a full set of bench weights!). Just need a little air freshener in the mixed weights gym :)
The classes that have been going on around the place as we walk through look interesting too. All seem way out of my league at the moment, but again will be fun when we hit the level to be able to join in for the full hour!
We've been sent away with a few more diet tips and instructions to do lots of cardio between sessions with Paul. So until next week, wednesday at 12:30, cardio it is!
Monday, September 04, 2006
RIP Steve "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin
A sad day indeed with the departure of the internationally known and loved activist. With his unique approach to presentation and obvious unending love of nature and animals people everywhere were introduced to countless creatures and their issues.
Love him or hate him (and some couldn't stand his approach!) his entheusiasm was utterly undeniable and marvellously infectious.
The only slight, and it is very slight, silver lining is that he died doing what he loved, documenting nature.
He will be missed.
Love him or hate him (and some couldn't stand his approach!) his entheusiasm was utterly undeniable and marvellously infectious.
The only slight, and it is very slight, silver lining is that he died doing what he loved, documenting nature.
He will be missed.
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