I’m addicted to a device called the Radio Your Way LX. It’s made by Pogo and is an MP3 player with a built in AM/FM Radio and speakers. It’s the AM radio that I really love about this device and of course it’s ability toplay MP3′s. I hardly use the speakers as they’re not very powerful, so instead I use ear buds. If it was possible, I would have the LX welded to my side and the earbuds grafted to my ears. This model is now discontinued, but a replacement will be coming out sometime this year. Apple got upset with them because they thought it looked too much like the iPod. Bad Apple, Bad!
Anyway. I recently ordered some accessories from the makers of this device. However, they wanted a WOPPING US$50 for delivery. I asked on a forum, that I frequent for the RYW LX, if anyone would be happy for me to send the items I needed to them, and then, have them forward these items to me. Thankfully I received a positive response from one of the regulars to this forum; Big Ed!
I liaised with Ed and he allowed me to forward the items to his place. He even sent me the items for FREE at a personal cost to him of US$7.50 not to mention the time he took going to his local post office and packaging etc. How nice is that? It’s a darned sight less than the US$50 Pogo wanted though and I’m really grateful to Ed.
He also sent me a picture:
Someone had stolen his garbage can and his beer. He got them back!
Don’t mess with Big Ed!
Ed is from Texas and he has a heart of gold. He seems like a really nice man from the little correspondence I’ve had with him. I hope we get to keep in touch.
It was hard enough seeing Ana go, but today I also saw off friends who have had a fleeting visit to New Zealand. David, Merry & Josephine:
Thankfully Ana had a chance to meet my good friends for the second time.Her first occasion was in the UK just after we got married.
Now I know I’ll be seeing Ana shortly, but I found today hard because of David’s parents. They’re in their 80′s and unable to travel themselves now. I don’t know when David will see his parents again. It was heavy on everyone’s mind.
Safe journey Dave, Merry & Jo. Here’s hoping you all come back soon. The picture is of David’s father Peter watching the plane depart.
Sadly the love of my life has has to go back to Rio. Ana left on Sunday. We’ve had a wonderful time together once again and thankfully the weather was great while she was here. As soon as I walked out of Auckland Airport the heavens opened up. Quite appropriate considering how I felt; driving home alone.
I’ll be counting every day until Ana and I meet again. I’m missing you so much my love.
This photo was taken at the summit of an extinct volcano called Rangitoto. It last erupted somewhere around three hundred years ago. The island is a short 20minute ferry ride from Auckland central. You can go out there for the day. It’s quite a hard walk to the summit if you take the direct route, or you can take a ride on a cart pulled by a tractor. Well worth the one hour hike to the top, especially on such a beautiful day.