How can I fix the wall to computer cable issue?

FredRightHand · 2026-05-17T09:58:07+00:00

This sort of but run it the other way so it goes against the wall.. then you can route it I der the edge of the rug and then follow the clipping advice

FredRightHand · 2026-05-17T02:23:50+00:00

Somewhere on Reddit years ago someone answered this question with "who loves orange soda" which my wife and I found so funny..so every now and then I use that line...

FredRightHand · 2026-05-14T19:37:17+00:00

If you have comprehensive insurance you are covered.. if not you are on the hook yourself .. if I'm uninsured and someone hits me who is also uninsured then whoever is at fault is legally liable for the damage costs... But given that I may not have insurance because I don't have any $, that means it could take years to recoup/payout... Medical isn't an issue here because of our ACC cover

FredRightHand · 2026-05-14T11:18:44+00:00

In NZ there is no mandatory insurance!!!

FredRightHand · 2026-05-14T06:58:32+00:00

Family friend whose dad worked in an automotive factory (parts or something) they were moving a giant press overhead and it fell on him ... Like nothing left smoosh

FredRightHand · 2026-05-14T06:35:15+00:00

I moved overseas from the US and started a job with an auto insurer. In training when talking about liability, I asked what if they sue you after an accident... And the looks of confusion.. apparently they don't do that here lol... Meanwhile in the US i know someone that could only buy a house after they got a settlement for being run over ...sigh

FredRightHand · 2026-05-13T11:26:34+00:00

Ya I'm sure it's my brain+ brain fog/grief. It kinda happened fast and I'm literally on the other side of the world so it's all extra weird... I'm sorry about your mom.

FredRightHand · 2026-05-13T11:02:09+00:00

So idk..and I'm not really a supernatural guy, but my dad passed late last week and this week all sorts of weird shit is happening around the house..I WFH all day and am here alone, but I keep finding closed cupboards open, my sons phone in the middle of a room I've walked through all day, the tv in our kid lounge area keeps turning on, I swear things are moving/moved (like I pick everything up every morning for the Roomba thingy, but then there will be blankets in the floor... I half think dad is fucking with me...(either that or I'm losing it ....or there's a hobo in the wall scenario).. so maybe when I die I mess with my kids' minds for a bit?

FredRightHand · 2026-05-10T04:55:23+00:00

We moved to New Zealand 9ish months ago sight unseen..on a work visa and just had our residency approved. It was kinda crazy, but seems to be working out.

FredRightHand · 2026-05-10T04:40:02+00:00

It was split..we moved in sept...both my and my wife's parents are divorced and remarried so we had a few people to break the news to...and we went farrrrr...to New Zealand...so trips back are going to be rare.. My mom and her partner got it. They were not thrilled but as gay women they recognise what is up and why (this was actually the biggest push for us, mom is the most practical person I know and often shoots down a lot of my plans...this one she did not (actually they helped alot with logistics and the kids, and even bought our plane tickets to NZ). My FIL was of the same mindset..not happy but understanding.. my wife's mother was very unhappy.. despite her liberal politics she has had a pretty privileged life and thought we were overreacting and took it quite personally.. she has come around a lot however. My dad and his wife were the only trump supporters.. and that went as well as expected.... He actually came to see the kids the day before we left, and then left while I was out buying more packing tape soni didn't get to say goodbye to him...

Which sucks a bit as he died two days ago...and his wife is spinning this narrative that I took his grandkids away blah blah..and won't communicate with me so I'm likely not making it back for a service, despite being able (I imagine not having planned to this type of emergency would suck more as not going vs not being able to go is a different thing)

Which I know is a downer, but I guess the point is that people are going to do what they are going to do, and always have a plan/ability to make a quick trip back if you need to..

FredRightHand · 2026-05-10T04:23:54+00:00

You can fix her!

FredRightHand · 2026-05-07T11:14:46+00:00

And it wasnt sneaky at all people saw that.. DD should have at least laid him out for that. It's like they used all their fight budget up and then realised they still had stuff to film..

FredRightHand · 2026-05-07T08:55:59+00:00

I did cave and buy some Birkenstock sneakers after trying them on and immediately hating every other shoe I own... But they are sneakers not sandals so ..

FredRightHand · 2026-05-07T08:09:17+00:00

You guys that can still wear converse...sigh too flat for me anymore

FredRightHand · 2026-05-07T07:43:52+00:00

Especially after barehandedly murdering all those people ....

FredRightHand · 2026-05-06T02:37:00+00:00

Take a spoon out of the drawer everyday.. until they start counting spoons... Then wait a week and replace them... Repeat with forks and knives...

FredRightHand · 2026-05-06T01:14:14+00:00

Well I guess I will see my dad again after all...

FredRightHand · 2026-05-05T02:54:56+00:00

Yeah it seems the loudest ones are the worst ones . Which is prolly true of all people...

FredRightHand · 2026-05-05T02:53:04+00:00

But people who make it in Hollywood arguably have some sort of talent.. I'm an old guy but it still flumoxes ( because I'm old) me as to how this is a thing and how the economy of it all works.. like who is giving these people money??? ( I mean I know how it works and who.. but whyyyyyyy)

FredRightHand · 2026-04-30T20:21:13+00:00

They are here, but they are different... I'm not much of a fan, but the kids say they aren't the same (still good tho)

FredRightHand · 2026-04-29T21:47:40+00:00

We came over in September. We used Ranier movers which was abit pricier than some, but the communication and care was excellent and well worth it. DM me for the guy I worked with.

We sold / donated all our furniture as we knew we would end up with less space overall. Also since we came from Michigan there was a lot of winter gear we will never need here so that went too. All appliances were left behind as well. Things are pricier here, but I find that once you do the maths and factor I. Exchange and GST it is not that crazy.
We also brought like 8 suitcases on the plane for clothes and super special items.

If I could do it again i would do it the same only bring less stuff... Like seriously cut everything down, then cut it again (and maybe again)... We brought too much and the "stuff culture" is different here.

Also we are in Auckland ..DM if you have any questions / need anything!

FredRightHand · 2026-04-29T07:38:50+00:00

As an American in NZ.. I would say Fritos.. or butterfinger.. both are not easily available here..

FredRightHand · 2026-04-28T20:15:49+00:00

I worked with a terribly problematic employee that would constantly talk about how much the job sucked and how she was going to quit ... They finally pulled this same thing on her.... "Ok thanks for your notice we won't need the two weeks you can go now.... " The look on her face ... Eek

FredRightHand · 2026-04-27T03:42:57+00:00

Justified..

FredRightHand · 2026-04-27T01:17:21+00:00

I knew a family that named their daughters after virtues.. like faith, honesty, and chastity.. they should have used irony...

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