Category Archives: News

“News is history shot on the wing”. ~Gene Fowler, Skyline

Just arrived at Nelson Hospital

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Steve

                              I had been Struggling with an unknown illness for the last four weeks.  It all culminated last week in this photo shot.   I was pumped … Continue reading →

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165 grn Nosler Accubond-My new projectiles

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Steve

I have been using these for some months now and I have recently just acquired my accompanying C.D.S. dial to compliment the system. I had problems with the 168 grain Hornady A max in that they were not totally reliable … Continue reading →

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Just picked up a book

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Steve

The book is written by Robert Long and it is entitled “Life on Gorge River” I was put onto it by a mate who knew I was looking for more information on  Andy Marden and how he tragically died some … Continue reading →

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The Last Adventure?

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Steve

Going out with a bang The thinking cap is on and plans are being laid at the most basic level but I am leaning toward doing an epic hunting and trekking trip taking in both the north and south islands.  … Continue reading →

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Chamois rut 2013 [just one of the trips]

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Steve

Trialling my Triad butt pack and Alumina scope covers the other day. I must say the butt pack adds a whole new dimension to your shooting.  It consistently gets your eye at the right position absorbs recoil too and generally … Continue reading →

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Triple Tui Fire

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Steve

A fire lit in a clean wood stove and in that I mean a stove that has had every bit of ash removed before hand.  An ambient fire is then lit for eight hours and it matters very little what … Continue reading →

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The end of a vision and a dream I dared to dream

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Steve

The below link is a campaign that has just been set up by a good friend of Tracey’s http://fundanything.com/en/campaigns/save-triple-tui It has been three years and five months coming.  The result of a fire that started on my property Triple Tui.  … Continue reading →

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Just had the OK from my medical team!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Steve

So I am orf hunting!!!!

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Innocuous slip

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Steve

Coming to the end of a recce trip on Saturday morning saw me slide awkwardly off a small rock and jar my knee.  Result is the knee is puffy and swollen.  If it does not improve today [Monday] it will … Continue reading →

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Sweltering ordeal

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Steve

Just this minute arrived home from a three night trip and enjoying a beer.   Man it is hot!!!! With some trips lined up in the near future it was time for me to get off my rump and get some … Continue reading →

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