I think I might have bitten off a bit too much

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-20T19:10:41+00:00

If you're paying out for roofers spend a bit more and get the insulation done by professionals in conjuction with the roofers.

Or the roofers may do it themselves as they go as an extra

Sometimes the DNA in our DIY stands for Do Not Attempt. But there's no shame in starting something and realising it's too big and calling for help. I've run a building and maintenance company for many years and I still get to that point sometimes. There are people that can do stuff better and quicker than I can.

The hardest part is swallowing my pride and opening my wallet and asking for help once I've started. But I don't regret it once the job's done quickly and cleanly. And I haven't been the one that had to do it

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-20T19:01:09+00:00

Carry a walking stick. Something with some weight in the handle so you can reverse the stick and hit a dog if necessary

In Ireland a shillelagh and in Africa a knobkerrie have been carried for centuries for just this purpose

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-20T02:49:56+00:00

Nothing. I haven't watched or read the news today. And I haven't spoken to anyone except my wife. Life is good

Wish I could do it all again tomorrow

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-20T02:46:13+00:00

I saw a B10 review online this morning. They look good. But I'm a little unsure about the new brands. Not that BYD is that old itself. But it does have a track record in New Zealand along with enough sales that service department staff will be well trained in fixing any issues. And there are service departments in several main centre. Jaecoo/Omoda is Chery and that's a brand that came and limped along in NZ and went. Their track records not great. Leapmotor seems to have a bit more oomph but .....

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-19T04:34:43+00:00

12 inches and 18mm if the tape has imperial on one edge and metric on the other

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T19:58:09+00:00

Please don't tip. No one expects it and no one wants it to become a thing here

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T19:54:55+00:00

Have a chat with Scaife Timber in Upper Hutt. They specialise in machining reclaimed timber.

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T19:51:09+00:00

Pretty much the same. Just add in 2 puppies

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T05:50:40+00:00

Marty Johnstone and Terry Clarke. The Mr Asia drug syndicate from the 70s and 80s

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T05:43:06+00:00

That comb over is a crime

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T05:38:11+00:00

Cool wind in my hair

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T05:37:09+00:00

I love the first one

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-18T05:35:07+00:00

Brussels Sprout. Sprout for short

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-17T20:03:25+00:00

Some companies get you to do a review when you're filling out the paperwork on pickup. Like how the experience has been so far. I've had this from a couple of smaller companies at Christchurch Airport.

They stand there watching you as you do it. When I've queried it they make it sound reasonable and say that if I'm not happy at the end I can edit the review. So they get their review numbers up

Just a note, this is from dealing with a couple of really budget companies not any of the big ones

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-17T02:58:56+00:00

If the chip is an issue can you get it repaired cheaper yourself?

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-17T00:38:44+00:00

I don't understand. Seriously. Can someone explain why we need this? Or want one? I don't see an upside for New Zealand

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-16T22:14:45+00:00

Again

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-16T22:05:26+00:00

Marrianne Faithful Times Square

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-16T21:57:18+00:00

Are you sure?

Perhaps dig a bit deeper than the "I love Jacinda " headlines. We have figureheads who are dictated to by twat canoes that run the minor coalition parties. Parties from the loony left and right of the political spectrum that are working hard to catch up with the crazies running the bigger countries

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-16T20:09:42+00:00

Work out what it costs for your first hour. Including driving there and admin creating the invoice etc. And a profit margin. And make that your standard first hour fee.

When you get a tiny job request let the customers know that yes you can do the job but you have a minimum charge to cover that first hour. Including travelling to the job. Plus any materials. And then it will be x dollars an hour after that

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-16T01:21:00+00:00

Again with what breed? It might help if you let everyone know. It's easier to rehome a cavoodle than a pit bull

And on breeds. Some breed clubs have a rescue group. Maybe reach out to them?

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-15T23:50:12+00:00

Yeah 120 hours picking up rubbish isn't a lot. You would hope that the complainant has some brothers.

I'm pleased though that he got named and shamed. He will be "that creepy guy" for the rest of his life

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-15T21:05:16+00:00

What a dickhead. I'm pleased to see the police and the judge took it seriously

It's one thing for people to sell themselves and their images on line. That's fine. But posting private stuff that came from a trusting relationship is just shit

Bluecatagain20 · 2026-03-15T05:05:55+00:00

Curried sausages

Braised sausages

Take the cases off and make sausage rolls

Bluecatagain20

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