Reasons why I hate life #207 - The Sun

Fuck the sun!!

I went for a walk down to the shops today and sat down to eat an icecream by the lake. It was really nice, ducks paddling round, children playing etc.

Was only there for about 10-15 minutes and came back like a lobster.

How screwed up is it that just the simple act of going outside in summer during "burn time" without adequate sun-protection, for more than about 5-10 minutes, will result in being burned by the sun.

Is this because of the hole in the ozone layer? Did people get sunburned like this 100 years ago? You know whats even more screwed up that people getting sunburned? Pigs getting sunburned. They don't have the ability to put sunscreen on themselves, yet are as pale and burnable as a person with ginger hair. Imagine being a pig outside during summer. You would be in pain but wouldn't know what is causing it, you would be like a living piece of slowly cooked bacon.

Fuck the sun!!

Cool Shit #1287 - Swimming with dangerous creatures

Just saw on Stuff.co.nz an article on swimming with Crocodiles in Australia. It's at a place called Crocosaurus Cove. The swimmer is immersed in a croc-proof tank called the Cage of Death.



At Kelly Tarltons in Auckland you can pay to swim with sharks, stingrays and eels, and tropical fish. The latter being the wimps option.

Stingray Splash/ Snorkel Safari/ Fish Face Off	$95.00
Discover Scuba	$105.00
Shark Survival	$155.00

"Our once in a lifetime experiences include cage-free shark dives with the feared legends of the deep, snorkel and scuba safaris through the Oceanarium or you can even take a dip to hand-feed our giant rays.

If you're looking to kick-start your dive adventures, our Discover Scuba adventure provides you with PADI-recognised training in an environment where you're guaranteed clear water and plenty of fish. "

Awesome.