Hakamike

Tradesman, author, technical writer. Self confessed blogaholic, Seeker of knowledge through ongoing self education.
Alternate energy and sustainability type, I have an avid interest in sustainable energy and technology. I like the idea of grassroots living and love the bush, camping, fishing and hunting.
Partner, Father, Grandfather. Family matters to me and I hope to leave the world in a better state of affairs than I found it in. I'm not a tree hugger or raving activist, I prefer the idea of solutions being implemented through applied knowledge and technology.
Returned to Australia in '05 after 9 years living and working in the South Island of New Zealand. I grew up in West Ryde and lived in the Snowy Mountains for many years during my 20's. Now living in Broken Hill, the gateway to the outback. I own a gasfitting specialist business.
Knock about bloke, I call a spade a spade. I don't suffer fools well. I'm hard when I have to be, but I have a good heart. I've been through the school of hard knocks... twice. Live, Love, Life...
MY BLOGS
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Strike Me Days!
http://www.hakamike.com/
Comments on local, regional, national, NZ and Australasian news, sport and events with dry outback humor.
Sustainable living, Solar outback style, Sociology, Culture, Photos, Opinion, DIY in the bush, Social commentary, Travel, Views, Outback Art, Australia and NZ stories presented with a well honed, satirical voice.
Hakamike: Tradesman, author, blogger, technical writer, a half ways intelligent Aussie outback bloke in direct contact with the internet. Strike me days!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 54 )
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Rugby World Cup 2011 Winners!
Congratulations to the New Zealand ALL BLACKS: World champions, having defeated France to secure the Rugby World Cup 2011.A nation of 4 million produces a team... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2011 CURRENT, SPORTS -
Aussie Kids Learn Morals and Ethics in the Home
A typical Australian Kid learning right from wrong: A young mother was working in the kitchen listening to her son playing with his new electric train in the... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2011 CURRENT, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hang on Real Tight Mate, Don't Let Bloody Go! About 2003...
Hang on real tight Mate, don't let bloody go! About 2003 in the summer, just before Christmas, we went to the Waimate rodeo in the South Island, New Zealand.... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Living in a World of Technical Innovation, Be Happy, Be Aware of the Risks.
Some thoughts about technology and the way it has enhanced our lives: How technology has grown, It's usefulness and the associated risks. For all of us,... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Snake! What to Do, What Not to Do.
We have a snake at our place right now, somewhere... Eastern Brown Snake Yesterday afternoon a lady visiting our neighbor over the road knocked on the door and... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Solar Power Generating Technology Is Coming
Okayama Solar Absorbers Use “Green Ferrite” to Generate Super-Cheap Electricity from HeatThis could be the big breakthrough I've been expecting for a couple of... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Japan Have Found a New Wind Turbine Design to Take The Lead
Japanese Researchers Crack the Turbine Stall Issues Using Vortex Design In the wake of the nuclear disaster in Japan there is some good news emerging from the... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
DIY Solar Hot Water How to Build a Solar Batch Water Heater
Building your own Solar Water Heater Can be cheap, fun and very worthwhile. It's not all that difficult to build your own Solar Batch Water Heater and the... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Solar Power Generating Technology Is Coming
Okayama Solar Absorbers Use “Green Ferrite” to Generate Super-Cheap Electricity from Heat This could be the big breakthrough I've been expecting for a couple... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT -
Top 15 Best All Time Australian Music Hits
Australian Music at it's Best G'day thanks for dropping by, here is a compilation of the 15 greatest all time Aussie music hits to entertain you. Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Breakthrough in Wind Turbine Technology Makes Cheap Energy
Wind energy production below 4 cents kW/h competes with coal and gas. Great news for Australian mining sector. US company Boulder Wind Power has come up with a... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2011 ENVIRONMENT -
DIY Solar Hot Water How to Build a Solar Batch Water Heater
Building your own Solar Water Heater Can be cheap, fun and very worthwhile. It's not all that difficult to build your own Solar Batch Water Heater and... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT -
Bessell, the Outback Renovator.
G'day there, this is a yarn about my good mate and neighbor Bessell. This bloke is a king amongst the do it yourself crowd, the undisputed heavyweight champion... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Flash Mobs
What is a flash mob?A flash mob or flashmob is an activity of performance art or social experiment which occurs when a group of people all converge suddenly... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Handwash Dishes More Efficiently with a Dish Draining Overhead Cabinet
Save energy and effort in the kitchen Let the dishes dry themselves! Little know outside of Finland is the Dish Draining Cabinet. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION -
Broken Hill Makes It Onto the Top 10 Domestic Assault List
Broken Hill Police kept busy with domestic violence: A Broken Hill police officer says he is not surprised the outback city is in the top 10 areas for domestic... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Insulating and Shading Your Home
: "The hold no punches, no BS guide to Insulating, shading and weatherproofing your home. Taking the time to insulate, address the shading and paying some... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Narara '83 and '84
Narara Rock Festival Narara '83 and '84: "Narara '83 Australia's Woodstock When I was 16 and again at 17 I made a pilgrimage to a special place - Narara! Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Evaporative Cooling
for hot arid climates. Evaporative cooling: An evaporative cooler is the ideal economical way to cool homes and businesses in hot dry climates. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Giant Guide Dog Tours Regional NSW, Headed for Broken Hill
Gulliver the Giant Guide Dog is on Tour from Sydney to Broken Hill A guide dog 4.3m high is doing a tour across NSW to educate towns and communities about the... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION