Never Too Late to Improvekiwibloke.engrave.websiteEngrave blogging platformhttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:22:04 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/XdnYGKF.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/saturday-hike-goals-achievedsaturday-hike-goals-achievedSun, 04 Oct 2020 04:52:42 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | ...Sun, 04 Oct 2020 04:52:42 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/eQjapkn.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/saturday-morning-hike-a-change-of-plansaturday-morning-hike-a-change-of-planSat, 26 Sep 2020 22:58:21 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the ...Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:58:21 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/9TWlm68.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/breaking-in-new-mountain-warehouse-hiking-bootsbreaking-in-new-mountain-warehouse-hiking-bootsThu, 17 Sep 2020 11:33:24 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | ...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:33:24 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/Z7AKDxv.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/sunday-hike-wainui-ridge-east-sidesunday-hike-wainui-ridge-east-sideMon, 14 Sep 2020 12:48:48 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | ...Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:48:48 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/84HbOtO.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/sunday-hike-te-whiti-risersunday-hike-te-whiti-riserMon, 31 Aug 2020 06:46:21 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | ...Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:46:21 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/uzlsk0V.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/torpedo7-tasman-sleeping-bagtorpedo7-tasman-sleeping-bagFri, 14 Aug 2020 22:08:54 GMTLinks: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Kiwibloke PeakD | ...Fri, 14 Aug 2020 22:08:54 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/IwHW5Ix.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/ukelele-strum-technique-tutorialukelele-strum-technique-tutorialThu, 30 Jul 2020 09:24:03 GMT Links: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Ki...Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:24:03 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/BOzP0Il.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-07-tarp-sheltermy-hiking-adventure-part-07-tarp-shelterSun, 28 Jun 2020 11:45:09 GMTWith the arrival of my new DD Tarp 3m x 3m, I quickly went out and bought 2 more items. A paracord blister pack and poncho, both from the warehouse at an extremely cheap price. Links: Staying Act...Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:45:09 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/jyXxSF1.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/dlease-dapp-loan-out-your-hpdlease-dapp-loan-out-your-hpThu, 18 Jun 2020 19:24:24 GMTAs I further explore deeper into the world of Blockchains, I get to play with new toys. This is the latest DAPP that has peaked my interest. Links: Staying Active | ...Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:24:24 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/gQMjjXi.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/1st-solo-night-hike-kinda1st-solo-night-hike-kindaSun, 14 Jun 2020 02:01:15 GMTI've always wanted to hike solo at night in the bush, just had to wait for the right day, a bit of cloud and no rain and driving rain which is what our city is famous for. Once again for this hike I took a fully loaded backpack which was un...Sun, 14 Jun 2020 02:01:15 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/AKn50zj.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/sunday-hike-wainui-ridge-line-northsunday-hike-wainui-ridge-line-northSun, 07 Jun 2020 12:45:33 GMTSunday's walk was once again on the Wainuiomata Ridge Line, this time heading North where there isn't much cover at all. Its was slippery due to the overnight rain but not too bad. Links: Staying...Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:45:33 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/0VOmA6N.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/hive-engine-sell-sim-buy-foodie-exchange-swaphive-for-hivehive-engine-sell-sim-buy-foodie-exchange-swaphive-for-hiveSat, 06 Jun 2020 03:09:33 GMTFor a while I've been receiving HIVE related tokens, unsure what they are or what can you do with them. I had no idea where they come from and how I earned them in the First place. Usually these are shown in your blockchain transactions tha...Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:09:33 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/zwcb2fK.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/lezyne-smart-patch-kitlezyne-smart-patch-kitFri, 22 May 2020 10:16:24 GMTLinks: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Kiwibloke PeakD | ...Fri, 22 May 2020 10:16:24 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/sHHYrYM.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/20200510-small-hike-to-fern-gully20200510-small-hike-to-fern-gullySun, 10 May 2020 12:56:00 GMTLinks: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Kiwibloke PeakD | ...Sun, 10 May 2020 12:56:00 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/EbIxhE9.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/torpedo7-hideaway7-vs-wind-and-raintorpedo7-hideaway7-vs-wind-and-rainMon, 04 May 2020 08:58:33 GMTLinks: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Strava | ...Mon, 04 May 2020 08:58:33 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/1Mgcn5q.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/torpedo7-tent-hideaway3-unboxingtorpedo7-tent-hideaway3-unboxingSat, 02 May 2020 11:08:24 GMTLinks: Staying Active | Riders on the Hive | Strava | ...Sat, 02 May 2020 11:08:24 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/ATG3KCV.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/helping-hands-monthly-delegation-april-2020helping-hands-monthly-delegation-april-2020Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:40:30 GMT Using PeakD's listing feature, I made a list of all the newcomers I come across on #hiv...Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:40:30 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/S07bdTO.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/mounting-ufs-hdd-in-linux-mintmounting-ufs-hdd-in-linux-mintMon, 27 Apr 2020 16:34:18 GMTBlogger Repost: Monday 23 April 2018 - Last time used 27 April 2020 ...Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:34:18 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/7eEdpUb.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/mounting-camera-on-ski-polemounting-camera-on-ski-poleWed, 01 Apr 2020 08:43:12 GMTUnfortunately I'm unable to purchase Trekking poles due to the lockdown that's happening at the moment. I've always wanted to try mounting my Sony FDR-X3000 action camera to a pole, so while things are quiet I do some experimenting using Go...Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:43:12 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/kVbTRXg.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/what-does-hive-mean-to-me-familywhat-does-hive-mean-to-me-familyWed, 25 Mar 2020 09:16:57 GMTFamily Like a newborn child, I came into this crypto world knowing absolutely nothing. All I wanted was a place to call my own, where I can upload a picture and share the link to my family. To finally free myself away from th...Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:16:57 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/qa0DOSJ.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/first-day-of-lock-down-let-s-play-minecraftfirst-day-of-lock-down-let-s-play-minecraftMon, 23 Mar 2020 23:10:09 GMTToday here in New Zealand we are at Level 3 Lockdown (some restrictions), and at midnight tonight we are automatically gong to Level 4 Lockdown (only essential services operating). Links: U...Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:10:09 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/LUmgXnR.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-06-hiking-boots-reviewmy-hiking-adventure-part-06-hiking-boots-reviewSat, 21 Mar 2020 09:54:33 GMTThese are the cheapest new hiking boots I could find in our city, of course it was from the warehouse and at only $30.00NZ, let's see if they are of any practical use. Links: ...Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:54:33 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/tZzbilU.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-05-mapsmy-hiking-adventure-part-05-mapsFri, 13 Mar 2020 00:12:18 GMTFor anyone interested in hiking, a map is the bible of the land. Being in a New Zealand suburb surrounded by bushes, forests, national parks I have always been aware of tracks that seemingly disappeared into the foilage not far from my door...Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:12:18 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/s2XaXX7.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-04-wainuiomata-ridge-linemy-hiking-adventure-part-04-wainuiomata-ridge-lineSun, 08 Mar 2020 02:15:48 GMTWalking along these high ridge lines around Wellington Harbour is a great way to experience hiking and backpacking. This is a lot more rugged than tourist places like the Rimutaka Forest Park Trails, on these ridges you experience near vert...Sun, 08 Mar 2020 02:15:48 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/qgdgJKR.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-03-suunto-a-30-compassmy-hiking-adventure-part-03-suunto-a-30-compassMon, 02 Mar 2020 06:08:00 GMTThis is a hiking skill I've always wanted to learn, land navigation using a compass with a map. With a bit of online searching, the recommended top compasses are not cheap. This was quite an eye opener because I ended up doing extensive res...Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:08:00 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/wds9xMJ.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-02-graces-stream-campsitemy-hiking-adventure-part-02-graces-stream-campsiteSun, 01 Mar 2020 14:28:42 GMTAs this is my first hiking experience, the plan was to check out this free Graces Stream Campsite located 15 minutes walk from the ...Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:28:42 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/ZAlpJQW.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/navigator-south-collapsible-water-container-20l-reviewnavigator-south-collapsible-water-container-20l-reviewSat, 29 Feb 2020 02:30:06 GMTWith the current News interest regarding Coronavirus, I thought I'd go grab a couple of small water containers. A quick online search for something cheap for me to try resulted in this collapsible container sold at ...Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:30:06 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/e1HxKST.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/ebay-and-coronavirusebay-and-coronavirusWed, 26 Feb 2020 04:36:42 GMTI did not expect this! goods quarantined It looks like the China Govrnement has stopped this type of EXPORT to NZ, and I know it is for the bes...Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:36:42 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/tllo5ui.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/my-hiking-adventure-part-01-the-backpackmy-hiking-adventure-part-01-the-backpackMon, 24 Feb 2020 05:09:00 GMTOver the last week I have been doing some extensive online research with regards to hiking/backpacking. There are literally 1000's of blogs/videos that give out great advice. I'm not new to camping but the biggest changes I've seen is the t...Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:09:00 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/ZBE096M.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/rimutaka-forest-park-surveyrimutaka-forest-park-surveyFri, 21 Feb 2020 06:29:51 GMTI've decided to once again take up camping, which I haven't done seriously in well over 20 years. Back in those days I went out frequently with my Motorcycle Club mates and did quite a lot of weekend camping trips. It is unlikely I'd get ba...Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:29:51 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/BWRIPxJ.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/20200216-round-the-bays-wellington20200216-round-the-bays-wellingtonTue, 18 Feb 2020 01:06:03 GMTAn annual event held around the Wellington Harbour Bays, orgasnised by Sport Wellington New Zealand. There are 5 categories, the one my grandkids and I paticipated in was the "Fiji Airways...Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:06:03 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/EP53wIx.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/linux-cutting-then-slowing-down-video-clipslinux-cutting-then-slowing-down-video-clipsWed, 12 Feb 2020 08:55:03 GMT linux mint terminal Sometimes when I'm editing videos, it's more practical to cut up raw videos into smaller clips before importing them into my favorite vi...Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:55:03 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/v5GIQDe.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/solar-powerbank-diysolar-powerbank-diyWed, 12 Feb 2020 01:23:36 GMT powerbank DIY prototype This design was created because I needed a portable 12Vdc supply to power my underwater LED fishing lights. As this is a seasonal p...Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:23:36 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/CBUU0C4.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/convincing-family-friends-crypto-is-okayconvincing-family-friends-crypto-is-okaySat, 08 Feb 2020 07:32:03 GMTAs I normally share my STEEM posts on other platforms, my family and friends are aware that I am in some way involved with the cryptocurrency world. Understandably, when money is involved, they worry that I have no idea what I am getting in...Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:32:03 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/c0UkpQO.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/az-screen-recorder-android-app-reviewaz-screen-recorder-android-app-reviewWed, 05 Feb 2020 12:11:21 GMT image edited with snapseed My Links: Steemit Blog | Staying Active | ...Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:11:21 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/zHas6vt.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/simple-usb-charging-1w-led-light-diysimple-usb-charging-1w-led-light-diySat, 01 Feb 2020 03:12:33 GMT I Have A Thing For Li-Ion Batteries and LED's. Saturday, 01 February 2020 I have gone through a lot of mobile phones, mostly given to me by my kids who always seem to wan...Sat, 01 Feb 2020 03:12:33 GMThttps://i.postimg.cc/50H8ZGyd/Golden-Kiwi-Ticket-0002.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/goldenkiwi-contest-0002-recipe-ideasgoldenkiwi-contest-0002-recipe-ideasTue, 28 Jan 2020 20:34:03 GMT Introduction Many many years ago, as a student I was totally clueless about life. My goals were; doing well in school, being active in sports, meeting ne...Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:34:03 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/nKqYzyJ.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/black-and-white-photo-s-with-my-mobile-phoneblack-and-white-photo-s-with-my-mobile-phoneTue, 28 Jan 2020 07:40:48 GMTI was reading a post feed My Morning Sightseeing in Black and White by ...Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:40:48 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/SNWOlBM.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/avanti-blackthunder-replacement-derailleur-wheelsavanti-blackthunder-replacement-derailleur-wheelsThu, 23 Jan 2020 10:06:30 GMTMy Links: Steemit Bolg | Staying Active | Steem Riders | ...Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:06:30 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/rWNmXpH.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/20200120-walk-to-point-howard20200120-walk-to-point-howardMon, 20 Jan 2020 22:51:18 GMTI knew days ahead of time this was going to be an epic walk, even though I have gone bush a few times I really haven't recorded any of it. Wainuiomata is surrounded on all sides with native bush and if you head west you enter...Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:51:18 GMThttps://i.postimg.cc/Vk6gH4mC/Golden-Kiwi-Ticket-0001.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/goldenkiwi-contest-0001-january-2020goldenkiwi-contest-0001-january-2020Sat, 18 Jan 2020 23:51:06 GMT kiwibloke presents GOLDENKIWI MONTHLY CONTEST 0001: January 2020 Official Contest Launch Where would you use this ......Sat, 18 Jan 2020 23:51:06 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/SgA88oe.pnghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/goldenkiwi-contest-beta-january-2020goldenkiwi-contest-beta-january-2020Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:19:12 GMT kiwibloke presents GOLDENKIWI MONTHLY CONTEST CONTEST: beta January 2020 One of these things is not like t...Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:19:12 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/aK6AgBd.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/20191217-mary-crowther-wainui-summit-walk20191217-mary-crowther-wainui-summit-walkTue, 17 Dec 2019 11:23:15 GMTReally wanted to ride today but the rain put a stop to that. Now I actually do like to walk a lot, and the rain doesn't bother me at all. There was hardly any wind so taking an umbrella made the walk a lot more pleasant ...Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:23:15 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/20t0xJN.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/linux-reading-eml-fileslinux-reading-eml-filesWed, 04 Dec 2019 20:29:24 GMTThursday, 05. December 2019 Viewing or even printing your emails is fairly straight forward, but when you want to quickly view it is highly likely you would save the file to your hard drive, especially if it is a large document....Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:29:24 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/BnLYINr.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/volunteering-for-community-workvolunteering-for-community-workWed, 20 Nov 2019 07:54:15 GMTWednesday, 20. November 2019 Being a Lead on the Neighbourly (NZ) Website does give you certain advantages when it comes to being accepted for community volunteer work. Once you do a few MASS events you get a pretty good reputation,...Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:54:15 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/ANm9n9D.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/a-walk-around-the-block-video-responsea-walk-around-the-block-video-responseThu, 14 Nov 2019 11:02:51 GMTThursday, 14. November 2019 I was watching a video by @joalvarez where she was crossing a bridge on the way to her work. As soon as I finished watching the video, I had an urge to get out...Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:02:51 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/HAboe4M.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/ironmaori-pre-race-ramblingsironmaori-pre-race-ramblingsMon, 11 Nov 2019 11:47:33 GMTMonday, 11. November 2019 This is my normal routine the day before a race. Depending on the weather I would normally go for an hours walk close to the motel. Taking photo's or video's, every now and then just make random comments o...Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:47:33 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/KSk7VXs.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/solar-panel-trigger-make-itsolar-panel-trigger-make-itMon, 04 Nov 2019 09:17:27 GMTMonday, 04. November 2019 Don't you just hate it when someone creates a project like this and you really want to try it yourself. I've been there, the biggest hurdle has always been the PCB. You look at the schematic and no matter ...Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:17:27 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/ETxdVOO.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/solar-panel-trigger-experiment-diysolar-panel-trigger-experiment-diySun, 03 Nov 2019 06:48:48 GMTSunday, 03. November 2019 I've always been fascinated with DIY solar panel projects I mustve watched 100's of Youtube videos on the subject. Many years ago I came across this Youtube video " ..... decorative lighting controller by ...Sun, 03 Nov 2019 06:48:48 GMThttps://i.imgur.com/C22LkHi.jpghttps://kiwibloke.engrave.website/creating-animated-gif-with-linux-pifcreating-animated-gif-with-linux-pifTue, 29 Oct 2019 11:04:51 GMTTuesday, 29. October 2019 It's not always necessary to have a linked video to support your blog post. Having a small animated GIF can be just as effective to demonstrate your point. So in this post, I'm going to show you how I crea...Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:04:51 GMT