Oracle of Okarito

Writings on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness from Okarito, a small coastal village on the western side of the South Island of New Zealand.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Recovery of Timber from Storm-damaged Native Forest on the West Coast.

The Recovery of Timber from Storm-damaged Native Forest on the West Coast . by Ian James, Okarito Cyclone Ita caused catastrophic dam...

Friday, May 17, 2013

A few Notes on my Career as a Soldier

Chapter 8. The March to the Rhine. By Horace William (Bill) James This little stint started on the 29 th November 1918. It was a prett...

Sunday, May 12, 2013

A few Notes on my Career as a Soldier.

Chapter 7. Some leave taken and then Germany accepts our terms of Amistice. By Horace William (Bill) James On 10 th ...

Thursday, May 9, 2013

A few Notes on my Career as a Soldier

Chapter 6 Saved by joining the Regimental Band. By Horace William (Bill) James Here we got a good meal and got into some blankets ...

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Ian James: Retired forestry scientist living in NZ's last natural frontier.

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