The Lower Hutt City Council are considering yet another parking meter price rise in the CBD and on the surface it might not seem too onerous a rise from $2 to $3. However the retailers in the High St/Queens Dr area deserve better treatment from our elected officials. Westfield offers free parking and an increase of any amount will be yet another disincentive for shoppers to shop in the CBD. If you are a Lower Hutt resident I strongly urge that you contact your local Hutt City Council Counsillor and voice your disapproval (I have).
My good friend Phil Binnie is doing the Taupo Bonita Ironman today and we’re following all the action on Ustream. Phil is part owner of Lake Chalice Wines with Suzis brother Chris. Live video chat by Ustream
Suzi & I had a fantastic night when we attended a cooking class at the Mediterranean Warehouse in Lower Hutt. Chef Stefan Rijnbeek demonstrated how to make Foccacia Bread with Bruschetta as an entree and then Porcini Mushroom Risotto for a main and then a delicious chocolate Mousse for dessert.
Throughout the demo we got to drink a little vino (Monte Pulciano methinks) as well sampling the food as it was cooked and we finished the night off with pizza and a little more vino.
There is more information online and they also host private functions as well.
Recently, Hurricanes players Jason Eaton and Corey Jane appealed to rugby fans to get more vocal to match the passion of the Phoenix A-League soccer fans. They were both in the crowd to cheer on the Phoenix against The Perth Glory. I’m not going to get into a soccer versus rugby shootout but I agree with Corey & Jason, the crowd participation at the rugby is hopeless. Here’s my 3 point solution;
We the fans need to get more organised.A bit of forward planning would help. Preparation & practice is the key. First we need to have our chants sorted for when we score etc etc. I’ve never been a fan of “the ref is a w..nker”, that’s too easy. Next team up is the Lions, surely we must be able to come up with something for “King Carlos???”
Captain Hurricane? What A sorry, flea bitten excuse for a mascot. All he did on Saturday was walk around the field and when I say walk, my 85 year old dad could have walked faster and had more energy! How about a cartwheel captain H? How about a forward roll? Maybe you could jump in with the cheerleaders every now and then? DO SOMETHING!!!!
The CityFitness Cheerleaders. Ladies, your job is to get the crowd going. When we score a try, how about some high leg kicks? When we are on defence how about getting the crowd going with a “gimmee a D, gimmee a E …” I think you get the idea. And stop throwing those give aways into the front row!!! How about us guys half way up the stands? Get a compressed air cannon!
In an effort to keep this up to date I am test driving the iPhone app. I have been using Twitter a lot and have been a little tardy with this blog, maybe this will help
Just a quick note to say that I’ve changed roles here at Tag Team Suzi-G RE/MAX. I’ve moved from an admin role to “full blown” sales. I’m her new buyer specialist.
Which basically means that if you’re looking to buy anywhere in Lower Hutt, I’m your man. If you’re looking to sell, then Suzi’s your man
I’m really excited about the change and looking forward to getting stuck in!
Today was a perfect day to get on the bike and head into Wellington. Suzi & I kitted up and had a fantastic two hour ride to Lyall Bay and back. Nothink serious, just taking it easy Even had time for a quick stop and grabbed a few quick photos.
Actually, you probably guessed this one already. Because I’m there! I love working out and I like to think that when I’m teaching Body Pump and/or RPM, the Martin you see on stage is the one you meet on the gym floor/car park/supermarket. Real people … that’s what you’ll meet at JG.
Reason #2.
Here’s the killer reason. From August 1st, your membership covers all group fitness classes including RPM (spin). Other gyms are charging at least $5 per class for RPM. So now, all you pay is your annual/monthly/weekly membership fee!
Reason #3.
Parking! There are a whole lot more FREE CAR PARKS to the north behind the gym.
We don’t need another reason to not go to the gym
Reasons 2 & 3 came to me when the lovely Suzi came back from the gym (a different one to mine) and she was a little upset. There were no free parks left, so she parked on a meter& paid her $6. She paid another $6 and did her RPM class. She did a workout/warmdown after class. Got back to her car and had a $12 parking ticket!
So thats $6 + $6 + $12 = $24 for one RPM class. Not to mention the $20+ per week that she pays for membership. If she was to do 2 more RPM classes and get free parking that would be $36 for the weeks RPM and chuck in the weekly gym membership of $20, thats $56! Pretty bloody expensive, did I mention that she also does Pump twice a week as well?
