A new experience - TradeMe and Kayaking

I just did my first TradeMe purchase - TradeMe are NZ’s e-bay and they do a fine job…

Anyhow, I bought a Kayak – have a look… (my wife’s account is ‘soupylou’ before you ask)

To keep my blog a little work related I should mention that TradeMe host there site on Microsoft technology and are working towards moving to .NET (they were ASP 3.0) – in fact they have done this for 3 (1, 2, 3) out of their 4 sites to date – all with no major issues. The site (number 2 in NZ by traffic) is a great example of our platform scaling well and is a testimony to the TradeMe teams skills.

 But this post is more about me, than technology…

So I bough a Kayak, the real test will be to see if I use it now (oh and I hope I don’t have to work as hard as Chris!).

I live in St Heliers in Auckland about 50 meters from the beach (we rent) so I’ve really got no excuse!

I used to do quite a bit of Kayaking when I was younger (on a K1 racing Kayak) and also a lot of Surf Ski paddling when I was a lifeguard (how life changes) – so wish me well, there is a chance I’ll get fit yet!

Comments

• Anonymous
  October 23, 2005
  Oh! We are so going kayaking together this summer!
  
  What's ya roll like?
  
  P.S. The crowd that built trade me last time around (eCcentric) just got purchased by Intergen.
• Anonymous
  October 24, 2005
  Sean, you're too kind.
  
  I hope you get good use of the Kayak - if it doesn't work out there are always other options:
  http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lounge-dining-hall/Chairs/auction-38687751.htm
  
  ;-)
  
  Rowan.