The Captains (lockdown) Log

Day 17 - The only way out is through

It’s Day 17 of Lockdown, in reality for us it’s actually been a month now as we removed ourselves from the foray due to me having a pain in the arse condition known as Asthma (emphasis on the ars...

Day 16 - The only way out is through

I have been obsessed with that Formula One show on Netflix so much to a point where I can’t pull into the gas station now without telling myself “box this lap mate, box this lap”, and then get fu...

Day 15 - The only way out is through

After 15 days I am so over it! If I hear one more politician or expert giving me guidance or advice I think it might topple me over. I’m becoming less efficient, less inclined to shave, less incl...

Day 14 - The only way out is through

It’s been officially two weeks of lock down and I’m relieved to write that my family and I have not started world war III. within our humble home in central Auckland (yet). The days seem to be bl...

Day 13 - The only way out is through

Quickly after that, I went to the pantry to find some rum... rum is good BUT as Jack Sparrow once said, "WHY IS ALL THE RUM GONE?!" Moral of the story Tom Hanks is the man & never, ever, EVER...

Day 12 - The only way out is through

Choosing to find some goodness each day is like medicine for my mind.  It just feels good.  I’ll keep it up for my well-being’s sake and crack on with a smile.  Well, at least for today.

Day 11 - The only way out is through

Create your own Playlist, using the questions. Then pour yourself a nice cocktail (we have suggested a classic in yesterdays blog) and enjoy. We can do this…

Day 10 - The only way out is through

The story starts in Louisville, Kentucky. A 2005 article in The Courier-Journal gives credit to a private social club, called The Pendennis Club, for making the very first old-fashioned.

Day 9 - The only way out is through

I decided to travel north to my hometown of Kerikeri prior to the country locking down. At the moment, a nationwide lockdown doesn’t make much difference up north. It is still tranquil as ever, se...

Day 8 - The only way out is through

There's a new man of the house... My dog. After 12 consecutive days at home, he can't figure out why he's not getting 100% of my attention, 100% of the time.  In turn, we have established somewhat ...