Kamakura, about 100km (60 miles) south of Tokyo is a very unique place, having been the capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333 AD, after which the capital returned to Kyoto. These were turbulent years under the leadership of a warlord Minamoto Yoritomo. Many temples were built, including many that reflected the influencing of refugee Zen Buddhists from China - including the 13 metre tall Daibutsu - a statue of Amida Buddha, shown with my 6'5 frame in front below:

2006 was a hard year, seemingly for a number of people. For me, in both the online and offline environments I was betrayed and also was saddened by the bereavements of several loved ones. Also illnesses...and...well you know - it goes on - no specifics need or will be named, nor names etc, but thankfully it ends - now. It's time to let go and step away from the shadows that dominated 2006, part of me wants to forget that 2006 even existed - but that is childish and largely impossible.......

Due to deception, threats, unreasonable demands and a few other things. Stories made up about me and folks, in their paranoia trying to dictate what i say and not say - both online and offline. I will be offline from all forums and all communication (with a couple of exceptions - family etc) My site was hacked, who by? I do not know, nor do i care. I suspect a few people, but as teh hacker used a proxy, as the cowards often do, I do not have the means, nor the time to chase the gutles...