With the almost imminent arrival of the new Topo50 map series on the 24th there have been a few people asking about setting up older GPS's for the new NZTM Grid that the new maps use.
There are a few documents etc around, but I have also put some notes together.
Have a look at http://www.davisnetworking.co.nz/nztm/ and the linked PDF file and let me know what you think.
If anyone comes across issues with specific models then let me know.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Life and Death and other musings
In the past two and a bit years I have been to too many 'celebrations of life' of those that have been taken sooner than they should.
Yesterday I attended a service for a 10 week old, which was the most amazing service I have been to. It was a time to reflect and a number of things came from it that moved me, and got me thinking.
The question was raised, "where is the logic" or in other words "why did they have to be taken", as is often done, and I guess that in most cases, regardless of your belief, death is a moving on to a better place, free of pain and suffering. It does then beg more questions about pain and suffering, but for those that believe there is a mysterious plan that is not known to us.
Also at the service yesterday a poem was quoted that needs to be shared: its key message is
To all those that have lost, and those that grieve, you will hold on to the memories, and the love remains, be strong and think of what they would want you to do, the pain does ease with time, but life goes on.
Yesterday I attended a service for a 10 week old, which was the most amazing service I have been to. It was a time to reflect and a number of things came from it that moved me, and got me thinking.
The question was raised, "where is the logic" or in other words "why did they have to be taken", as is often done, and I guess that in most cases, regardless of your belief, death is a moving on to a better place, free of pain and suffering. It does then beg more questions about pain and suffering, but for those that believe there is a mysterious plan that is not known to us.
Also at the service yesterday a poem was quoted that needs to be shared: its key message is
"So, when all that's left of me is love, give me away as best you can."
See the whole poem here
To all those that have lost, and those that grieve, you will hold on to the memories, and the love remains, be strong and think of what they would want you to do, the pain does ease with time, but life goes on.
New Entry ...
Ok so I haven't been adding entries here for a while, instead I have been tweeting on Twitter and posting on Facebook.
However recent events have let me back to putting something on the blog, and maybe I will do so more often.
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However recent events have let me back to putting something on the blog, and maybe I will do so more often.
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Conficker Worm
Most of us in the industry are aware of and will have patched and protected ourselves from the Conficker Worm that is meant to go active today and potentially creating havoc on computer systems.
Everyone needs to make sure that they have all Microsoft Updates in place, and that their Anti-Virus systems are working and current.
Here in NZ a number of organisations got hit hard with the earlier outbreak. See:
A free tool to detect infected or vulnerable computers is available for system admins from prominent Computer Security firm Eeye
Everyone needs to make sure that they have all Microsoft Updates in place, and that their Anti-Virus systems are working and current.
Here in NZ a number of organisations got hit hard with the earlier outbreak. See:
- April Fools: Conficker virus set to spread
- Conficker's next move a mystery to researchers
- Infected ministry had no Microsoft support contract
A free tool to detect infected or vulnerable computers is available for system admins from prominent Computer Security firm Eeye
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Search And Rescue EXercise (SAREX)
This year the Canterbury Regional SAREX was held in the Mt Somers area. A combination of a field search exercise and a small number of round robin training exercises was held in conjunction with Iroquois air support.
It was a great weekend, the weather was fantastic, and there was quite a lot of learning outcomes from the IMT side in particular.
See a few of my photos from around base and some photos from the field
It was a great weekend, the weather was fantastic, and there was quite a lot of learning outcomes from the IMT side in particular.
See a few of my photos from around base and some photos from the field
Monday, March 23, 2009
S92A on Hold for review
Way to go, the new government has seen the light.
After much lobbying from many different parts of technology and media industries S92A for the Copyright Act will not come into force on the 27th
After much lobbying from many different parts of technology and media industries S92A for the Copyright Act will not come into force on the 27th
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tsunami - Not
This morning there was a flurry of activity after a moderate earthquake near Tonga.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an initial alert at about 0730 our time with the usual 'it is not know if a tsunami was generated' statement. The initial warning listed a few pacific Islands with estimated times if a Tsunami did generate
At about 0830 the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a supplement to the initial warning puting a warning into effect for "TONGA / NIUE / KERMADEC IS / AMERICAN SAMOA / SAMOA / WALLIS-FUTUNA / FIJI"
And just after 0900 the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a cancellation with a measurement report from Niue
CDEM Canceled the advisory at 0915
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an initial alert at about 0730 our time with the usual 'it is not know if a tsunami was generated' statement. The initial warning listed a few pacific Islands with estimated times if a Tsunami did generate
At about 0830 the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a supplement to the initial warning puting a warning into effect for "TONGA / NIUE / KERMADEC IS / AMERICAN SAMOA / SAMOA / WALLIS-FUTUNA / FIJI"
And just after 0900 the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a cancellation with a measurement report from Niue
MEASUREMENTS OR REPORTS OF TSUNAMI WAVE ACTIVITYAlong the way media in NZ maybe got a little carried away, and the following media coverage ensued
GAUGE LOCATION LAT LON TIME AMPL PER
------------------- ----- ------ ----- --------------- -----
NIUE 19.1S 169.9W 1911Z 0.04M / 0.1FT 06MIN
CDEM Canceled the advisory at 0915
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Blogging again
Well, it has been a while since my last entry, and here I go again with the intention of doing better.
I've started using FaceBook, so I may integrate my Blog entries onto my FaceBook through RSS, will see how it goes.
So stay tuned for a bit more activity ....
I've started using FaceBook, so I may integrate my Blog entries onto my FaceBook through RSS, will see how it goes.
So stay tuned for a bit more activity ....
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Abseiling Training & Fun
Over the weekend I was involved in a training and social weekend with a number of members of the Blue Skies Abseil Team and other invited guests at Windy Point near the Lewis Pass.
We covered some training on setups for rock face abseiling (as opposed to the normal setups for the Tower at Blue Skies) and practices a number of abseils using different belay techniques and using a variety of decender devices.
Some of the session was on a small rock face, about 4m, but most of the training was on a rock face of about 45m down to the Boyle River.
We covered some training on setups for rock face abseiling (as opposed to the normal setups for the Tower at Blue Skies) and practices a number of abseils using different belay techniques and using a variety of decender devices.
Some of the session was on a small rock face, about 4m, but most of the training was on a rock face of about 45m down to the Boyle River.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Photos on Flickr
I have been updating and reorganising my photos on Flickr, including adding some from my Haiti trip.
There was an issue with Flickr not showing my recent content, but I think that I have fixed the glitch, and it should be working now, or you may need to refresh the page if you have been there before.
See Flickr
There was an issue with Flickr not showing my recent content, but I think that I have fixed the glitch, and it should be working now, or you may need to refresh the page if you have been there before.
See Flickr
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Another school collapse in Haiti
Todays news of another school collapse and the tragic outcome of around 90 deaths from the first collapse which occured as I was preparing to packup and leave Haiti. The first school in Petionville was not all that far away from where I had been working in Port au Prince.
While the local Haitian Red Cross was very involved in the response to these school collapses the International delagation was not involved in the first, except for offers of assistance and in particular lighting equipment, which were not required.
While the local Haitian Red Cross was very involved in the response to these school collapses the International delagation was not involved in the first, except for offers of assistance and in particular lighting equipment, which were not required.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Heading Home
Currently in Miami on a short stop over on the long trip home.
We left Haiti on Saturday early afternoon local time, and arrive home on Tuesday mid afternoon NZ Time
We left Haiti on Saturday early afternoon local time, and arrive home on Tuesday mid afternoon NZ Time
- Port au Prince - Miami - ~ 2hrs
- Miami Stop over - ~ 24hrs
- Miami - LA - ~ 6hrs
- LA - ~ 2hrs
- LA - Auckland - ~ 13hrs
- Auckland - ~1.5hrs
- Auckland - Wellington - ~1hr
- Wellington - ~4hrs (short debrief etc with NZ Red Cross)
- Wellington - Christchurch - 45mins
- Home :)
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Haiti - Week 5
In the last week we saw the departur of our counterparts from Austria, and we started the final packing up and finalising of paperwork etc, however there was also one last day trip to a sight to be done, with a trip to Jacmel, this time the roads were pretty good in comparison, apart from the remnants of a few landslides.
And again some views of the dramatic contrasts seen around the country
And again some views of the dramatic contrasts seen around the country 
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Haiti - Week 4
As a part of the work we travelled around Haiti a bit, however due to road conditions things took longer than normal.
Some of the roads as per the last posting have become boggy because of the rains/flooding, but others are rough and rocky.
A major "highway"
Some of the roads as per the last posting have become boggy because of the rains/flooding, but others are rough and rocky.
A major "highway"
A view from Jeremie
Monday, November 03, 2008
Some other insights from Haiti
Our Austrian Red Cross ERU colleagues here in Haiti have a blog that offers some other information and insights into what is happening here. Unfortunately it is in German, so you need to translate it. Google can do a reasonable translation, so have a look at it here (You may need to click on the Home button to get the latest update)
Start by looking at the latest entry from the "Last Contributions" section on the right and then follow the previous article link at the lower left of the page (after the "Submit Comment" button).
Start by looking at the latest entry from the "Last Contributions" section on the right and then follow the previous article link at the lower left of the page (after the "Submit Comment" button).
Haiti Week 3
Am a bit behind, have been busy :) so a bit of a catch-up.
Week 3 was a field trip where myself and Robert the team leader along with a local driver and a counterpart from Haitian Red Cross went to visit a number of offices in the Central Plateau and northern areas.
The roads here are quite a challenge, even those that have not been directly impacted by the hurricane.
On one part of the trip we had an extra bit of a challenge when we got stuck in some mud. With a lot of help from some locals we eventually got out slightly delayed.
Week 3 was a field trip where myself and Robert the team leader along with a local driver and a counterpart from Haitian Red Cross went to visit a number of offices in the Central Plateau and northern areas.
The roads here are quite a challenge, even those that have not been directly impacted by the hurricane.
On one part of the trip we had an extra bit of a challenge when we got stuck in some mud. With a lot of help from some locals we eventually got out slightly delayed.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Haiti Week 2
Well time is flying by.
Last weekend we had some spare time and a few of us managed to have some time at the beach. We went to Club Indigo, a former Club Med, a bit north from Port au Prince.
The facilities are pretty basic, as was the model of Club Med, but the beach was beautiful.
Otherwise things are still hot and busy, its not like last weekend all the time. With the heat we often get heavy rain at night, with thunder and lightening in the hills, and occasionally we get these downpours during the day, but they are usually short.
Last weekend we had some spare time and a few of us managed to have some time at the beach. We went to Club Indigo, a former Club Med, a bit north from Port au Prince.
The facilities are pretty basic, as was the model of Club Med, but the beach was beautiful.
Otherwise things are still hot and busy, its not like last weekend all the time. With the heat we often get heavy rain at night, with thunder and lightening in the hills, and occasionally we get these downpours during the day, but they are usually short.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Slightly old news
Well, it is now 3 weeks, but I became a grandfather, I am too young to be a grandfather (at least that's what everyone keeps telling me) but these things happen.
On Friday 26th Sep at 06:28 Zachary Ethan Shelton was born, a little latter than expected, but a good healthy 3.81Kg or 8lb 1oz
Apart from a long tiring night, all concerned in the arrival were well.
On Friday 26th Sep at 06:28 Zachary Ethan Shelton was born, a little latter than expected, but a good healthy 3.81Kg or 8lb 1oz
Apart from a long tiring night, all concerned in the arrival were well.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Haiti
Well, it has been a while, but I have been busy.
I am now in Haiti, and have been busy here for a few days after a few days in transit.
Under my contract I cannot disclose much about my work here with Red Cross, but as per the media release and general news coverage I think that everyone knows that I am here as a part of the Disaster Relief effort helping Red Cross with IT and Telecommunications work for the local Red Cross Society and all the international Red Cross societies helping with the disaster relief mission under the International Federation of Red Cross.
Tonight I went out to a local restaurant which was a good evening. Life here is pretty busy, and of course very hot.
I will try and follow up with some other snippets of a personal nature and some snap shots.
I am now in Haiti, and have been busy here for a few days after a few days in transit.
Under my contract I cannot disclose much about my work here with Red Cross, but as per the media release and general news coverage I think that everyone knows that I am here as a part of the Disaster Relief effort helping Red Cross with IT and Telecommunications work for the local Red Cross Society and all the international Red Cross societies helping with the disaster relief mission under the International Federation of Red Cross.
Tonight I went out to a local restaurant which was a good evening. Life here is pretty busy, and of course very hot.
I will try and follow up with some other snippets of a personal nature and some snap shots.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Jetboat Marathon - Day 7
Well the weather was a mixed bag, staring out as blustery NW and then after lunch changing to a cold SW.
The days race was held as two criterion events with waves based on boat class.
There was some good racing, and dissapointment for 25 who had soem difficulties. And over all James Murdoch in 323 made up the small deficit he had from Friday to take first place.
The days race was held as two criterion events with waves based on boat class.
There was some good racing, and dissapointment for 25 who had soem difficulties. And over all James Murdoch in 323 made up the small deficit he had from Friday to take first place.
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