"A message was left seeking comment from NHTSA. Since 2016, the agency has sent investigators to at least 35 crashes in which Teslas suspected of operating on a partially automated driving system hit parked emergency vehicles, motorcyclists or tractor trailers that crossed in the vehicles’ pat...

Thanks guys, yeah it is rather different but I’ve worked for the wallet and to put myself and my family in a good position and it’s taken a toll on my own sanity and is only getting harder for those around me. So now (well soon) it’s time to do something for the soul and feel good about my work. Jes...

Preparations for my new business once I finish offshore Police Check came through today, registered the Business name, bought my domain name and got my ABN (business tax number). I've also drafted a business logo. All while monitoring 7 turbines and managing 3 work fronts (lol) I'm working on a Disa...

Last weekends Tissot Sprint.. bloody crazy

Yesterday...but we had an internet outage so posting today ANZAC day (25/04/24) and having quite a few ex-servicemen offshore, we always have a dawn remembrance service out here on the helideck at sunrise. I really should have thought to bring a NZ flag out, as the Aussie's are good at forgetting th...

Chinese food!! Found a neat hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant...good food, if a tad pricey....but then again even McDonald's is pricey these days. And I have a birthday cake to plough through later, as I "reportedly" turned 57 today, although I deny any knowledge of this. The cake is hu...

Jeez.. life marches on but still miss Jacks interactions, was a fine gentleman.

Well the universe must have decided I needed a break (lol) Was suppose to fly out to work yesterday but helicopter broke down and they had to wait for a part. So the whole crew was put up in a great hotel in Dili and had a relaxing 24 hrs, few evening drinks at a expat bar, a good sleep in and break...

Really sorry for your situation mate. How is Jorja through all of this? (please forgive me if I spell her name incorrectly) She was pretty upset at the drama at his mums, and there was a few instances last year as well, so she’s well over it and very sensitive to any conflict at all. I’m hoping it’...

I thought you’d been quiet. It sounds like the right thing for him. I assume his mum is ok with him now full time with you? Hopefully they can slowly rebuild their relationship but I guess that’s going to get time. I bet you do need a break! Unfortunately she is being very unreasonable, holding no ...

Pulled pork soft tacos

Aww f**k Cav, sorry to hear all that mate ;( that’s a rough ride. All I can say is remember it always swings. The tough times don’t last forever and you have a beautiful family that’s about to get bigger and some time in the future you’ll be loving every moment of it. You always know where to find m...

At Darwin on my way to work. It’s been a hell of a break at home. Total break down in relationship between my son and his mum. Won’t even answer her messages. He’s now full time with us, including while I’m away. With him having ASD and also recently being diagnosed with ADHD and undergoing a drug t...

Wahoo!!! Too late to help convince you, but glad you are getting a new ride!!

100 day aged Angus steak… nom nom nom

Not today but on the weekend.. With all the stress life is throwing my way I thought a couple hour blast on the Thruxton was in order. It’s been about 4 months since I took it out. Seemed really slow to start, heaps of battery and cranked fine but didn’t want to fire. Finally got it going and headed...

Had a cold day, and it killed my starter. Maybe leaving it on the stone bench wasn’t the smartest idea.

Take 2

In other news I got too much FOMO with everyone eating hot cross buns when I can’t (yeast intolerance) even though I used to love them. Searched for sourdough versions but nothing available locally. So researched making my own sour dough versions (which i can tolerate) and am 3 days into maturing a ...

Homemade burgers and sweet potato fries

Few drinks at home after a very full on week. Bringing an Autistic teenager down off the edge is consuming. At the same time have been working through a list of obstacles to Byron being at mine full time while I’m still offshore, and removing a lot of them. Including securing $14K a year of funding ...