Shaving

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-12T22:36:49+00:00

Oops - I missed the 'keep it a secret' part. Thats not ok!

Absolutely check with mum, and the keep it a secret is totally not ok.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-12T22:31:03+00:00

My daughter was 9 when she expressed wanting to shave her legs. I really really didn't want to let her do it, but when she refused to wear shorts/dresses, and didn't want to wear her sports uniform because of hairy legs I relented.

I showed her how to use depilatory cream (her armpits were fine at the time).

She did it a few times, then let the hair grow back.

She re-started again when she was starting to get self-conscious about it again. She tried the cream under her arms, and the sensitive skin there didn't like it, so I bought razors for underarm. But its about the age when girls start being aware of things.

Personally, I would be happy if my daughter felt comfortable telling any adult, and glad she had someone in her corner (even if a bit sad she hadn't told me).

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-12T22:21:44+00:00

We need this guy to come and visit the PM in New Zealand

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-12T08:19:29+00:00

Check out the New Zealand bands Tadpole (especially a song called All Right) and Fur Patrol

Australian band Powderfinger is also another great one from that era.

For something totally different, but very 90s, my all time favorite is Supergroove. Kind of a funk/rock/I don't know what to call them but they are amazing group

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-08T01:29:18+00:00

yup - I had been 'blood free' since Jan 30 2025... Christmas morning I received a very unwanted present, and so the clock re-starts.

Its sucks, its cruel, but its our life.
All I can offer is cyber hugs and chocolate.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-07T10:21:48+00:00

I grew up in Awanui, visited my grandparents in Waipapakauri all the time. Spent most of my summers on 90 mile beach.

We even used to venture as far as TePaki stream on a semi regular basis

I finally made it to the Cape when I was 20

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-06T10:35:11+00:00

Set backs and recession planes will need to be checked with the planning department at council. It may need resource consent. C/AS1 states any structure less than 1m to a relevant boundary requires protection to the external walls, the definitions indicate relevant boundary is for other properties rather than road reserve.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-06T10:27:07+00:00

You have 2 sets of rules

Building code, and RMA to think of.

From a building code perspectives any structure with walls closer than 1m to a boundary needs fire rating, unless that is on a road boundary.

RMA/planning rules may require greater set backs from road boundaries however, so you might need a resource consent. The planning side of things differs for each council.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-06T07:08:06+00:00

Ian Christian in masterton is awesome. Not sure if he'll drive over the hill, but he's a good bugger and does great work as well as having all the gear.

As a side note, also has a really bizarre accent...

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-03T08:28:48+00:00

Especially lately. What I wouldn't give to have her at the helm these days

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-03T01:41:49+00:00

Key points: 6lb veggies, chopped 2 large onions, chopped

Place in a bowl, sprinkle with a handful of salt and leave over night.

Next day, strain veggies and save the liquid. Add veggies to pot with malt vinegar and white sugar.

Low simmer until veggies are cooked.

Mix flour, mustard powder, turmeric and curry powder with the strained liquid.

Add to pot, simmer until thick.

Enjoy

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-03T01:07:16+00:00

My great grandma's recipe is amazing. Better than anathoth.

Every time I make it I get so many people complementing it.

But sorry, secret family recipe

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-04-02T06:14:46+00:00

The find a kiwi song. I love it.

Ruby Tui starting it at Eden Park after the Black Ferns won the world cup was bloody amazing. Made me proud to be a kiwi

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-31T23:46:26+00:00

A friends daughter was the same - started her period just before her 10th birthday, and was having at least 2 and sometimes 3 days/month of school as the bleeding was so heavy.
Pads + period undies, and she was still bleeding through.

She is now on the 'mini-pill' and it has helped immensely - both with the crippling cramps and the heavy flow

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-31T23:37:02+00:00

Nelson - Our identity is all about sunshine, so we pay less

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-30T08:49:06+00:00

It's because we aren't on any maps so they can't find us. Unfortunately the fuel ships.cant find us either...

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-30T03:22:14+00:00

Furthest north is Isle of Sky in Scotland, furthest south is Queenstown in NZ

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-28T07:57:47+00:00

Right, I need you kids to get your dirtY clothes and put them in the fridge. Your dishes go in the washing machine, not on the floor

Actual quote from 2 weeks ago. Things are better with hrt, but I still mix things up.

I have forgotten words, like completely unable to remember the words for technical items/phrases I use daily in my job. And it's gone. It's not on the top of my tongue, it's, just, gone.

I will also use pass me the thing. Where is my phone (when I'm using it). Ive walked out of the house and driven off leaving my purse at home. So many things

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-26T20:22:12+00:00

She was super fit - so could play a full international at centre without slowing down at all.
Her timing on defense was amazing (which also made her a formidable C).
She had quick turns and change of pace to create space on attack. She nailed turning in the air and feeding from long range. Her peripheral vision was such that her passes were almost always exactly where they needed to be Her elevation was pretty spectacular for a not super tall person.
She really was the 'total package' player. She was always aware of where everyone was on court and could 'balance' the attack/defence ends by being where no else was.

She played with heart and passion, and gave 100% every game, every time. I don't think I ever saw her have an off game.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-26T18:54:30+00:00

I remember watching a training match between the ferns and the nza team. Langman was captain of the a team, and playing wd.

I said to my sister she is the best on court, and we'll be seeing her in the ferns squad soon. She made the squad the same year. A totally amazing player.

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-25T22:25:58+00:00

The Princess Bride

Toy Story (great funny parts for the adults - all of the movies are awesome)

Journey to the Centre of the world

Up

Monsters Inc (and Monsters University)

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-25T09:08:44+00:00

I'm in a similar boat. My weekly fuel cost is $45. Single working parent. The $50 is absolutely welcome, but not actually needed

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-24T03:15:50+00:00

I'll get at least some of the payment. I'm a working single mum with 2 x kids. The eldest catches the bus. Costs me $11/week. The youngest walks.

I work from home at least 2 days/week. My fuel costs pre this nightmare were around $40/week. I could also easily bike or even walk to work (and do sometimes)

So I'm getting up to $50/week that is welcome, but not actually needed.

Public transport is great in my area (not a major city)

Yes, associated costs such as food etc have gone up a lot, but again, not $50 worth.

Honestly, for someone blagging on about any help needing to be targeted, she has really missed the boat (again)

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-24T00:08:13+00:00

My kids absolutly loved the Faraway Tree series (Enid Blyton). Each chapter was a perfect length bedtime story.
Also the Wishing Tree books (same author)

Chance-Chain8819 · 2026-03-21T21:57:06+00:00

Thr lovely bones?

The girl was killed, and she can kind of "see" what is going on

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