After a first attempt at driving on the left side of the road things turned out pretty well despite a slightly adverse crew and a nervous Steve (or two). After almost sideswiping a sign and knocking a few items over in the van as I got feel for the loose steering, it was basically smooth sailing […]
Category Archives: For some laughs
When is the Sharper Image going to come out with the right adapters?
March 25, 2007 – 3:10 am
Out of all the things that did not make it into the trucks or our bags in the chaos before we left, a power adapter is probably one of the more important ones. As we did the push to get sponsors on board before we left, we even produced a video travel guide with a […]
Our adventure leaving New Zealand
March 20, 2007 – 3:05 am
I wrote this blog about a week ago, but in the busy whirlwind surrounding our arrival into Australia, I was only able to post it just now. On an expedition around the world, not to mention a driving expedition, there are bound to be problems that pop up from time to time. We still do […]
Thrill ride of a Lifetime
March 16, 2007 – 12:38 am
I have done a few crazy things in my life and have been known to push the edge a little bit from time to time when prompted, but I have to say that today presented one of those thrill seeking moments that truly struck fear into my core. Queenstown New Zealand is home to some […]
Km’s and Cops
March 11, 2007 – 5:14 pm
We have been here in New Zealand for a little over 2 weeks now and have been on the road here for just as long. Getting used to driving a right hand drive car on the left hand side of the road is actually not that difficult although they do have a few yielding laws […]
Funny…we will be dealing with both.
January 23, 2007 – 6:19 pm
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would […]
This is absolutely amazing.
November 13, 2006 – 5:05 pm
I can’t say for sure, but this clip most certainly looks real to me. This must have scared the bejesus out of this guy.
The Vehicle
September 21, 2006 – 7:46 pm
Obviously a trip around the world by road requires a dependable and durable vehicle. As we enter into our final negotiations with vehicle manufacturers and narrow it down to the final selection, we will have to make some difficult decisions. There are plenty of reliable vehicles out there and a wide variety have completed some […]
It has been boating season way too long for this to be my first time.
June 28, 2006 – 12:35 am
I finally was able to get out on my boat this season. Hands down, this is the best way to relax. I also was able to purchase a surfboard at the end of last summer for the bargain price of $1 to add to the fun. We spent a couple of hours yesterday trying to […]
