My sympathy to the families involved.

To the men and women who serve in the police - kia kaha!

Thank you IV2 for your words.

This afternoon I will be sitting in with my father as he does the night shift from Te Puke to Auckland in a 2007 Kenworth.

Becoming a father really makes you realise how cyclic life is. I used to play Matchbox cars with him and argue about Kenworths and Macks. Now I'm going to be a passenger in a real one with him.

Then tomorrow I'm going to come home and play Lego with my son and end up building trucks (his 2nd choice after X-wing fighters off Star Wars). It's funny how the circle of life works.

The situation in Napier makes me realise how lucky I am to have my family.


In a semi-related note; Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. Without out you there would be no one. Thanks for your sacrifices and hard work, it's appreciated.

Hold tight Mrs $1 Pies. Only five weeks until our next little truck driver is here :)

Have a great weekend Inv2!

Great contribution $1 Pies - thanks for sharing that with us - and all the best for #2 - keep us posted!

And enjoy your drive to the Big Smoke with your Dad.

Thoughts here are on the tragedy unfolding in Napier, especially the police dealing with it and the family and friends of all involved.

On a happier note - thanks for accepting the the tune a day challenge for NZ music month, it's introducing me to a whole new world of music.