Quotes by John McDermott

“Its used in serious crimes, such as murder, attempted murder, sexual offences, abductions and missing persons where foul play is suspected, internet luring and child pornography,”

“These cases the girls missing are most unusual, no bodies have been recovered.”

“You get out of it what you put into it.”

“It would be unwise to read too much into modest movements in the index in recent months,”

“While commodity prices clearly look extended from a cyclical perspective, supply and demand fundamentals nevertheless look favourable,”

“But, equally, the impetus provided to the economy by rising commodity prices has passed, particularly with New Zealands export commodities unable to keep pace with surging oil prices.”

“A price of $2 is not impossible, ... I hope not, but its within the realms of what credible people are forecasting.”

“Six years ago it was up to about $1.20 a litre, then down to below $1, ... But that was over a period of six years. Think about whats happened to the prices of houses and cars and most goods in that period -- theyve gone up 2-3 per cent a year. In real, inflation-adjusted terms, weve seen oil come down.”

“Petrol prices are like a tax increase -- they take money out of everyones pockets,”

“We just got our first sat (satellite) phone that works today.”

I am a sailor, youre my first mate We signed on together, we coupled our fate Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail For the hearts treasure, together we set sail With no maps to guide us, we steered our own course Rode out the storms when the winds were gale force Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope Working together, we learned how to cope. Life is an ocean and love it a boat In troubled waters it keeps us afloat When we started the voyage there was just me and you Now gathered round us we have our own crew Together were in this relationship We built it with care to last the whole trip Our true destinations not marked on any chart Were navigating the shores of the heart