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Archive for July, 2008

Hitting slopes with Brand new gear

Jul 28

Posted by Lachlan in News | 3 Comments

Over the last few months Clansi and I have purchased our own ski equipment, and yesterday we had our first opportunity to test it out on the snow. Most of our acquisitions have resulted from surfing end-of-season-sales in the US, which has been the only way to satisfy our specific requirements with our budget.

We have chosen to invest in Alpine Touring (AT), or “Randonee”, gear. The spectacular trip we made to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko last June was enough to get us addicted to backcountry skiing. Since the AT system is essentially identical to downhill gear when the bindings are locked down, we decided to go for good all-round equipment that would suit us both on and off the resort.

I’ve included some details below about our shiny new gear, but first I should assure you that it works wonderfully on the snow.  The snow at Perisher-Blue yesterday was quite good, with only a few icy patches.  After lunch the predicted snow shower came through and freshened up the surface with a centimetre or two of tiny flakes.  Both Clansi and I were happy with how our skis handled the variety of conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

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Corbett is a growing cat

Jul 22

Posted by Lachlan in News | 5 Comments

Corbett is now 1.3 kg, which is more than double what he weighed when we brought him to Canberra. Although he is still very small, his growth over the last 2 months has been noticable. He can no longer sit on a lap under the office desk while we work, unless we let our chairs down a bit. He hasn’t quite worked this out for himself, though, and still trys to climb up our shins.

Another indication that he is growing quickly is the confidence that he has gained about his favourite perch – the human shoulder. He is also a lot more confident about nooks and crannies around the house, and loves ferreting in the scrap paper bin. Pleasantly, he is becomming more and more content to sit on the backrest of the couch and absorb sunlight streaming in the window.

There is no chance, however, of Corbett growing out of his cuteness anytime soon.  Enjoy these photos. Read the rest of this entry »

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Upgrading behind the scenes

Jul 15

Posted by Lachlan in News, Tech | 2 Comments

As a sort of birthday present for myself, I’ve spent the last few days climbing the steep-at-times learning slope of upgrading my WordPress installation.  The difference is barely noticable as you browse through this site, but it will make it much easier for me to roll out a number of exciting new features in the coming weeks.

I found this advice on WordPress backups and this quick guide to upgrading WordPress particularly useful and easy to follow.  Luckily, the upgrade process went smoothly and I didn’t need to use my backup.

Still on earth, and still caring

Jul 14

Posted by Lachlan in Changing the World | 2 Comments

Last year I wrote a letter to Bob McMullan as part of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s WhoOnEarthCares campaign.  I received a fairly prompt reply, but its hard to tell just how much impact a letter like that really has.

Australia is now approaching another milestone, with the federal government preparing to set a target to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.  The draft report of Professor Garnaut’s Climate Change Review has given a new opportunity to write a letter through WhoOnEarthCares, and just in case it can actually have an impact, I’ve posted one off.

I strongly encourage you to say you care too, and again here is a copy of my letter to inspire you. Read the rest of this entry »

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