out of the car. Don’t know why … [Sub-Ed - I cannot believe I agreed to publish this picture.] Therefore, for those of you who want to go racing, just do it. Don’t let any concerns get in the way, just do it. Bear in mind, however, buying the race car is one thing. Running it is another and it usually costs you about the same value as the race car annually and then on top of that, when you have a prang, it really starts to hurt. By the same token, the race car community is pretty tight, and people rally around and assist in any and every way they possibly can.
This guy is a pastor in his local church, and I asked him how on earth he missed all the trees. His reply was that he shut his eyes and prayed. Obviously, the big guy was listening. Then of course there is the Tui Brewery at Mangatainoka. This is a favourite with the Targa guys – see photo. These two girls greeted us when we rolled in a couple of years ago. My co-driver refused to get
So, I started this article with the title – “to race or not to race” – that’s up to you. You are either hard wired that way or you are not. I am. If you are, then get out there and do it. You will never regret it – your wallet might, but so what………. Meanwhile, Mrs Petrol Head is planning another trip – without me. Until next time - when I'll have some real racing to talk about or another car to tell you about. * David O’Neill is a Hamilton barrister, the NZBA treasurer and only fiscally responsible with other people's money.
Events Over the last few months the NZBA has been organising a series of informal social gatherings, which have been hosted by different Chambers. As our President, Paul Radich QC, stated in the Annual Report he presented at the AGM, collegiality is an important part of life at the bar, because it strengthens the networks barristers rely on in their work in good times and in bad. We are very grateful to the chambers who have volunteered to become involved in this programme, including (in no particular order) Princes Chambers in Dunedin, Riverbank Chambers in Hamilton, Tauranga Chambers, Shortland Chambers and Bankside Chambers – both in Auckland, Clifton Chambers, Thorndon Chambers, Stout Street Chambers and Barristers.com, all in Wellington.
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