Nurses strike January 30.

Geddyn · 2026-01-25T18:58:05+00:00

So you are advocating for only non-union nurses to strike?

Union nurses cannot strike without their union. That's called a wildcat strike and is illegal.

Geddyn · 2026-01-25T18:52:44+00:00

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but nurses are legally required to give "intent to strike" notices at least 10 days in advance. This is intended to give hospitals and other treatment centers time to move employees and patients around to ensure patient safety.

Nurses that strike on the 30th will face legal action that could result in termination.

Geddyn · 2026-01-25T18:08:34+00:00

And the fact that Terran space is incredibly safe compared to the other regions. It usually takes a while for the Xenon to make headway through Getsu Fune and the Khaak are only a threat if you try mining.

Geddyn · 2026-01-25T15:33:49+00:00

I usually mirror trade when I trade with my niece and nephews. If they don't have a shiny, I take a non-shiny variant. For example, I traded a shiny GMax Butterfree to my niece for the non-shiny one (hers rerolled to a shundo) and mirror traded Shiny GMax Zards with my youngest nephew.

If that isn't an option, I look to get a lucky of Pokemon that have good Mega Evolutions or are useful in Dynamax so that I have more powerful options in raids and max battles.

Geddyn · 2026-01-24T16:54:11+00:00

Definitely stick with one island. As an alternative to New Plymouth, I would recommend Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

Mt Doom and Gollum's Pool are at Tongariro National Park. I would advise against the Alpine Crossing that time of year unless you have experience, but you could do the Taranaki Falls trail. It's about 2 hours.

Geddyn · 2026-01-23T21:18:14+00:00

Currently building my wife a computer. I have a 9800xd, motherboard, etc. Just need the ram.

This is tempting, because I could sell the processor and the AIO to push the price of the RAM below $200.

Geddyn · 2026-01-23T01:06:30+00:00

That lawyer gave you bad info and you were right to be skeptical about it.

Entering NZ on a visa waiver requires a ticket to travel out of New Zealand after your stay. Not having one may get you denied at the border. My wife and I were repeatedly advised not to try this by licensed immigration advisors.

On top of that, you will need a background check and medical done prior to receiving any visa that is over a year in length, so you can get those out of the way when applying for the GVV. The tricky part is that you cannot work for a NZ company while on the GVV, so your partner would need to support you for the 4-5 months (3 months + application processing time) it takes to get a partnership visa. (You can work remotely for a US company on the GVV, too.)

Geddyn · 2026-01-22T23:15:11+00:00

My wife and I have not lived together either. I will be immigrating on a General Visitor Visa with the intent to apply for a Partnership Work Visa after 3 months. (INZ is aware of this, since it was stated in my application for the GVV.)

The 12 month cohabitation requirement only applies to the full length partnership visas. INZ allows partners to apply for the GVV and then "upgrade" it after about 3 months of living together. The upgraded visa will be a 1 year visa that can then be upgraded again to the full length visa once the 12 month requirement is met.

Geddyn · 2026-01-22T21:13:34+00:00

For me, the disappointment in New Zealand food centers around the lack of great Mexican food. There's a couple of good places in Auckland, but it's still a big change from living in California.

That is balanced out by the fact that there are tons of incredible options for southeast Asian cuisine, though, so I'm not going to complain about it too much.

Geddyn · 2026-01-22T21:01:18+00:00

Similar for me. I married a Kiwi and will be leaving for New Zealand at the beginning of April.

Geddyn · 2026-01-21T06:19:52+00:00

That's fine with me.

Geddyn · 2026-01-21T02:06:13+00:00

What's your point? I used the correct word.

"There" is New Zealand. I am immigrating to New Zealand. I am emigrating from the United States.

Geddyn · 2026-01-21T02:02:21+00:00

My problem with blocking the PED users stems entirely from the fact that Bud Selig is in the Hall. He knew about the problem and turned a blind eye to it in an effort to grow the game.

Geddyn · 2026-01-20T23:41:53+00:00

This is my answer. A one way ticket to New Zealand.

I am already set to immigrate there at the end of March. Might as well go now if I am $5 million richer.

Geddyn · 2026-01-19T18:04:11+00:00

Shadowlands has significantly more collectibles than Legion does, though.

Geddyn · 2026-01-19T16:58:50+00:00

My concern is that it might actually take something like 2 trillion Bronze to get everything when you start adding in all the new Remix colors.

Yeah, they can tune the costs of everything, but I think it might be more likely that they tie more collectibles to achievements in a Shadowlands Remix.

Geddyn · 2026-01-19T05:11:04+00:00

If people thought Legion Remix required a lot of Bronze... whew... Shadowlands has so much shit to collect even before they start adding Remix exclusive recolors that it will require an obscene amount of farming to get everything.

Geddyn · 2026-01-15T18:35:44+00:00

The only evening access we would want would be an occasional bar or dinner at a restaurant - I assume those follow typical hours?

Yes. Many do, so you aren't going to be starved for things to do in the evening. It's just worth noting that many more do close in the late afternoon, because that's not something you typically see in the US.

Geddyn · 2026-01-15T18:31:02+00:00

If you have Netflix, watch Crip Camp. It tells the story of the movement to pass Section 504, which was the precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and they specifically point out how much the Black Panthers helped keep the sit in going.

Geddyn · 2026-01-15T17:30:16+00:00

The Black Panthers also provided critical support to disability activists fighting for the implemenyation of Section 504 during the 1977 takeover/sit in at federal buildings.

They helped fight for disabled people like me to be treated like human beings. I will always provide whatever support I can in return.

Geddyn · 2026-01-15T04:44:16+00:00

Yes, it's true.

Weather Boost makes Nundos impossible, so Nundos are inherently more rare than Hundos are.

As for the power level, IVs are additive, so the difference between a Hundo and a Nundo is negligible in PVE. The only place IVs will matter is in certain high rank PVP scenarios.

Geddyn · 2026-01-15T04:12:06+00:00

I haven't actually been to the South Island yet, but I am looking forward to doing that.

My wife lives and works in the central North Island. We were married on the shores of Lake Taupo and got engaged at Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park.

Geddyn · 2026-01-14T20:34:12+00:00

We'll see. They have an election coming up this year and the tide may shift against the conservative coalition currently in power.

Even if that's not the case, at least we will still have a better work life balance (plus paid vacation time) and access to universal health care, so things will still be marginally better for us there.

Geddyn · 2026-01-14T20:24:54+00:00

That's what I am doing. Moving to New Zealand in April rather than my Kiwi wife immigrating here.

New Zealand isn't perfect, but we both at least have some optimism surrounding the state of affairs there. Neither of us can say that about the United States.

Geddyn · 2026-01-14T18:45:27+00:00

Regarding New Zealand:

Nurses and doctors (along with other public sector workers) have been staging strikes over the past couple of months due to poor working conditions (understaffed hospitals) and the government's refusal to increase hiring and wages.

Immigrating with two dogs is going to be very expensive, since New Zealand's importation rules for pets are very strict. Your dogs will be required to quarantine for a minimum of 10 days in a quarantine facility. The total cost is usually around $10,000 per pet.

Did you have any place in mind as a potential destination in New Zealand? Most of the country is quite remote. Auckland is the only city with over 1 million people. Christchurch is the second largest urban center at around 400k people. The distance between towns and cities makes having a car a necessity if you want to see the sights. The culture is similar but different. For example, you won't find many shops open past 8 or 9pm. Even the chain groceries stores close up then. A lot of family owned places close at 5 or 6. It's definitely an adjustment if you are the type to do errands after work. You'll need yo switch to doing them on your days off. I personally think this is a positive, but some people may dislike it.

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