Posts by David Haywood
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Southerly: Sign this Petition, in reply to DaveC,
Yes, I did notice the promoter statement, and (briefly) checked out M. Salole before posting this blog. Your information is incorrect.
Salole was the Greens’ national campaign manager in 2011. She resigned this position quite some time ago to start Action Station. Action Station has been developed to focus on digital-age grassroots campaigns (in the style of MoveOn.org, etc.), and is not affiliated to any political party. They say: "We do not accept donations from political parties or the Government".
Action Station also says that Salole is not a member of any political party. I don’t think anyone is hiding anything, and—given her and Marianne Elliot’s credentials—I hardly think this is some sort of a “troll”.
At any rate, as I said in the blog, I personally think this is a good idea. I’d support this petition even if was initiated by Cam Slater.
EDIT: Also forgot to say that Salole is in a ukulele orchestra!
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Admittedly, it is rather galling to be giving advertising money to the Herald---who have done so much to promulgate the "public don't care about dirty politics" meme that this campaign is fighting against. On the other hand, I guess it's not going to be a case of preaching to the choir.
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Just an update on Harold: he has greatly enjoyed reading all these comments, but has had a few setbacks in hospital, so unfortunately is unable to reply as yet.
My wonderful aunt is currently organizing Harold's voting papers in hospital. She advises any potential visitors: "Harold is hanging out for election anecdotes so remember to pass something on when you see him. If you can think of anything that reflects badly on John Key you would make his day."
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to Paul Brown,
My mother moved into a home recently and going through the house I found all the letters I had sent my parents. Some were up to 12 pages long. It was good to see the stories I tell,l were not too far from the truth. Though they were censored, there was no mention of drink. drugs or sex.
I never cease to be amazed by Public Address readers. Something gets published on the most obscure subject and suddenly dozens of people come out of the woodwork who know all about it.
What a fantastic adventure, Paul! With those letters I'm thinking that there may be a book to be written about it all -- I'd buy a copy...
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to Nancy Blackett,
In my mind Nancy B grew up and became Nancy Wake.
Wow -- weirdly I've also had that same exact train of thought!
I've long wondered why Nancy Wake isn't much more famous in New Zealand -- for my money she's probably the coolest NZer ever. Perhaps they could put her on the banknotes when we get rid of the queen's head.
I have actually often thought about a film script of Nancy Wake's life -- but it seems like it would have to be so big-budget that there'd be no chance of it being made.
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to Nancy Blackett,
Here’s a picture of Lonebird in the early 90’s.
Great photo, Nancy! And my seven-year-old son (Arthur Ransome fan that he is) will just about have a heart attack when he sees your name.
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to ,
I collected my second Ferro cement boat from diamond habour a few years back. It was a Harley Tahitian. My other Ferro boat was also a Tahitian, but the stretched version.
Wow, a double ferrocement owner! Presumably you liked them? I am intrigued that they do seem to have a very long life -- in contrast to some 20 year old plastic boats I've seen that are already delaminating like crazy. Do you think that maybe history has misjudged ferrocement?
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to Moz,
Well, ok, he enjoyed having it, she enjoyed the occasional sail on a fine day. Much as I did :)
I think this was rather like my grandparents' relationship RE: Loxley.
I recall my grandmother saying -- possibly quoting a well-known adage (though not well-known to me) -- that you could replicate all the joys of sailing by deliberately giving yourself food poisoning, and then standing under a cold shower and ripping up wads of 100 pound notes.
I have repeated her observation to several sailing sceptics who have agreed that my grandmother was a very perceptive woman.
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Speaker: A Slight Diversion from…, in reply to stephen walker,
I wonder if the shot of the fully rigged Loxley was taken in Mansion House Bay on Kawau?
Yes, I can confirm that you are correct – impressive memory, sir!
And a big thank you to everyone for their get well messages to Harold.
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Harold the guest blogger photographed an hour or so ago in hospital. He had a pretty awful night and is not at all looking his best. My aunt is with him (last seen launching a boat in this post).
Incidentally neither my grandfather nor aunt have more than a few grey hairs (no dyeing, I've checked) -- a genetic freak that alas I have not inherited. Mind you, neither of them had my children.
