Weight loss secret revealed!

I don't know why, but this blog is getting a lot of hits from some sort of weight loss website.

I suspect that this is some sort of stupid spam thing, but because I'm a helpful kind of guy I'll give you my absolutely 100% successful tip on losing weight.

Al you need to do to lose weight is:

Eat less and exercise more

Simply really!

All you have to do is keep applying this golden rule and you WILL lose weight.  I'm living proof that this works - I have a BMI of 21 and can run 10km in less than 43 minutes.  Not bad for someone approaching 50.  I eat anything I please because I burn plenty of energy.

Now some stupid things fat people say to me:

1. I've tried all the diets.

You probably have, but you're still fat.  Now try my golden rule.  100% success guaranteed!

2. Have you lost weight?

No I haven't - but you certainly found some!  That's why I look slim beside you.

3. I can't exercise because I'm injured/fat/genetically unable to.

You can and should exercise.  Remember, you're dying faster than everyone who does.

4. I lose weight then put it back on.

You need to permanently change your lifestyle.  Eating is YOUR problem.  Admit it and start a new life today.

5. I can't lose weight.

That's true.  You can't.  That's because you're a glutton or lazy, or both.


Now before you get all miffed at me let me explain that I'm not a fat-ist.  I don't dislike fat people, or any people.  I enjoy the company of many people who are comfortable in their own skin.  What I don't like is whiners. 

Especially whiners who have the power to change in their very own hands.

The last word on Gilmore

If it's true that NZ politics is a circus, then what does that make Aaron Gilmore?

You guessed it.

There's not mush room...

This series of images were taken in my backyard.  I'd like to present them as a tribute to all you employees who are subject to the "Mushroom" style of management (you're kept in the dark and fed bullshit).

Click the images to see a larger sized version. 

Isn't fungus amazing?

Circulation increasing

According to this blog's stats, I'm increasingly popular in Germany, USA and Russia!  An international audience.  How cool is that?

Delighted to have you as viewers.  Welcome!

  

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Plain Talking - May

"Aaron Gilmore is a waste of political space."

~ Patrick Gower, Political Editor 3News

"I knew something was wrong when a pretty white girl ran into a black man's arms."

~ Charles Ramsay, Cleveland rescuer

Aside:  I wonder what the reaction would have been had Charles Ramsay's quote been attributed to a Caucasian?

Finally - a GREAT cathedral!

I've grown up in Christchurch & feel an affinity with the city.  Yet I'm completely bored by the seemingly endless bitching about the new/old cathedral.  I've seen the designs and don't think much of any of them.

I had to sit up and take notice when the Stuff website posted a picture of a proposed design for a new church in the city.

This glorious building is proposed to be built in Nunweek Park in Harewood.  I like it.

I had to laugh though, when I read the headline:

Church plans irk rugby club

Religion interfering with our national religion?  Surely not?

Bugger the rugby - let's have this building please!

Full story:

 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8626929/Church-plans-irk-rugby-club

Review: Under The Oaks Café (Oxford, NZ)

Situated in the picturesque rural town of Oxford in Canterbury (NZ), Under the Oaks Café is a nice place to enjoy coffee, brunch or something more substantial.

Atmosphere:

The building is fairly new and is situated on the High street of Oxford.  It has a clean and fresh feeling.   The oddly mismatched chairs and tables introduce a slightly quirky ambience.

The layout is good.  There is plenty of glass and a handful of outdoor tables to allow for indoor or outdoor relaxation. 

The building itself is raised well above the street, so views are commanding.  It’s a great place to enjoy the sun.

Local artworks adorn the walls.  It’s a very nice touch.

Music was overpoweringly loud on the day we visited.  I had to raise my voice to be heard when ordering.  Even conversation was affected.  Come on guys – it’s a café not a nightclub.  -1 point. 

Service:

Staff are courteous and friendly. 

An inexperienced cashier overcharged us by ringing up our coffees twice.  She was apologetic and refunded the difference without hassle when the mistake was pointed out.

Wait staff were very efficient and our food arrived extremely quickly.

Drink:

A latte and a mochachino were delivered in glasses, which I detest.  I want my coffee so hot that a handle on the cup is essential.  Both coffees were significantly below temperature so the glasses were handled easily.  Because of the temperature the overall the experience of coffee was poor.  -2 points.

Food:

Vegetable Fritata – Served with lettuce and dressing. Approx $7.  Excellent.

Homemade Creamy Vegetable Pie – Served with lettuce and dressing.  Approx $7.  Absolutely delightful.

Chicken Pie – Served with a light salad for $10.50.  Exquisite.

Overall Rating: 

7/10 with potential to improve (i.e. turn the music down, serve coffee in crockery and make them much hotter).  Food was well above expectation.