The school holidays. I love ‘em. My favourite part of these holidays was eating my 1kg Easter Egg. That is a lot of chocolate. It probably didn't help that I kicked it. Just to see what happened of course. After consuming the floor tasting chocolate, I went to work. I worked for three days, and earned $150, which funded my trip to Tauraunga with Kiah and Josh.
We caught the bus up, and stayed with his nan. The three of us spent a lot of time at Bayfair, wandering around being cool. Among other things, we went surfing. Well, they went surfing. There weren't enough surf boards, so I managed to dig an enormous hole. It was king. It didn't help my spade was something a pre-schooler would use, though.
Once I got home, I started working again. As I work with my Dad, we have plenty of time to think up things. Like the Banana Game. The objective of which is to sneak the word banana into a conversation as you can, without the other person asking what the hell you are on about...
As the holidays were drawing to a close, I managed to see my cousins, absolutely destroyed them at Guitar Hero, and tease them a lot. Also, I managed to learn the Sweet Child O Mine intro riff in my spare time.
So that's it. That was my holiday.
The End.
Relevant Links:
http://www.bayfair.co.nz/
http://www.guitarhero.com/
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
US12883 Q2 - Composition
My Holiday
During the Christmas holidays of 2008/2009, I had a great holiday. I worked, I visited my relatives, I relaxed, and I had fun. When I was visiting my relatives, namely my cousins, uncles and aunties, I spent a lot of my time doing leisurely things such as riding motorbikes, playing video games, and I even got to go to Rainbow’s End! All in all, I had an awesome holiday, and can’t wait for the next!
During the Christmas holidays of 2008/2009, I had a great holiday. I worked, I visited my relatives, I relaxed, and I had fun. When I was visiting my relatives, namely my cousins, uncles and aunties, I spent a lot of my time doing leisurely things such as riding motorbikes, playing video games, and I even got to go to Rainbow’s End! All in all, I had an awesome holiday, and can’t wait for the next!
US12883 Q1 - Kites
HOW A KITE FLIES
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridal.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals – choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic manoeuvre adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter the lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Materials and Equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around the home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridal.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.
Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around – as there will be at festivals – choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.
Stunt Kites
Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic manoeuvre adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter the lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.
Materials and Equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a fighter, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around the home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Posture and so forth...
This is the correct posture to use whilst you are using a computer. Notice my back is straight, and my feet are flat on the floor. It is very important to sit like this, as failure to do so will usually result in injury. I know how wussy it sounds, but believe me, an incorrect posture will damage your spine.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
My Current Speed
23/3/09
Oh yeah, 58 wpm!
20/3/09
I'm currently on the yellow sheet (2nd one) and I can do 50 words-per-minute.
Rock On
Oh yeah, 58 wpm!
20/3/09
I'm currently on the yellow sheet (2nd one) and I can do 50 words-per-minute.
Rock On
Monday, March 16, 2009
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