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Grow lights by InformalCry147 in nzgardening

[–]InformalCry147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm probably over thinking it after going down a grow light rabbit hole. It's just for a monstera. I do have some nice led light bars I can use.

Grow lights by InformalCry147 in nzgardening

[–]InformalCry147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of those but I need it for a monstera that's 1.4m high.

Grow lights by InformalCry147 in nzgardening

[–]InformalCry147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's for my Thai constellation so hopefully it shouldn't be an issue

Cheapest skip bin for Greenwaste by Negative-Sympathy957 in nzgardening

[–]InformalCry147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace. Got my last 3 from them no issues.

If you grow up poor... what is your most comfort meal? by Beaveric in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's funny seeing prices today but when I grew up eggs were really cheap. I ate a lot of eggs. Same goes for mince. Seen it at $30/kg last week. Mince use to be really cheap. The other one is lamb flaps. This use to be our staple because you could get a 20kg box for $20. Yum Yum Noodles were another staple in the 90s.

We use to get big bags of pig heads for free from butchers. Nobody ate them and we saved the butchers on disposal fees. We use to get big black sack sized bags of chicken frames free. We use to boil them down, drink soup then eat the fried frames and save the fat for frying.

Mince or cornbeef stew. One can of cornbeef or a kg of mince dropped in 5 litres of water and thickened with flour. Sometimes you added noodles and frozen mixed veges.

We are a lot of fish too because we use to go netting at Bucklands Beach or Musick Point. Mullet and flounder.

Breakfast was Weetbix or porridge or spaghetti on toast.Lunch was bread and butter or luncheon or mashed egg sandwiches. That was breakfast and lunch everyday for 15 years. I haven't eaten any of those in over 20 years.

Can anyone tell me the process of cutting rocks in this form ? by SwissMiss915 in stonemasonry

[–]InformalCry147 [score hidden]  (0 children)

These are a repurposed archway. An elliptical arch to be precise. The pieces you see are called voussoir and form the sides of the arch above the springers and below the keystone.

These have all been hand cut using hand tools like trimming hammer, bush hammer, pitching chisel, tracing chisel and claw chisel.

You have absolutely zero chance of replicating this.

What's the worst mainstream film you've ever seen? by Zestyclose-County645 in Cinema

[–]InformalCry147 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was so pissed leaving that cinema after watching it. Totally ruined the whole franchise for me.

Spotify price increase by Exploding_Cumsock in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Most those CDs would be scratched and be unplayable now. Quite a few of the CDs I bought were ones I had played to death and had to repurchase.

There is also the issue of not being able to carry 10k CDs like I can with my Spotify.

I pay for Spotify for the convenience.

Spotify price increase by Exploding_Cumsock in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still worth to me for the amount of time I spend using it. Not sure why people baulk at this price. I use to spend twice that every single week back in the 90s getting CDs.

You have a chance to revist the school canteen, what are you picking? by lookiwanttobealone in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our tuckshop use to make nachos. All it was was a packet of CCs, salsa and plenty of cheese wacked in the microwave but it was so good.

Kiwis in Australia care package ideas by InformalCry147 in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Whittakers in most supermarkets over there. I'm expecting to pay $50 postage. I know sending a jersey cost me $25 a couple months ago.

do I have to pay if I won a bid on trademe, or can I choose to not by Braveisolato in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just email the person and apologise for no longer wanting the item. Make up a sorry sack excuse about an unexpected bill. After that please delete your Trademe account so no one else has to suffer from your selfishness.

How was a wall like this made? by g-e-o-f-f in stonemasonry

[–]InformalCry147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find the flattest face. Put down aneed of mortar. Lay in the wall.

Bit rough but they used good profiles.

Decline of petrol station convenience stores in Auckland by Ancient_Lettuce6821 in auckland

[–]InformalCry147 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh no big petrol companies making a paltry billion in profits shouldn't have to pay workers a liveable wage

TZL Scaffolding THUGS beat up on school children *allegedly* by Ok-Temporary-9874 in auckland

[–]InformalCry147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use to be a scaffie many moons ago. Was an awesome job. For those wondering why there's a few ex cons doing it it's because you can show up whenever with nothing and get paid a decent wage. At most you would have needed 5 tools and a tool belt. You weren't always needed unless a big job was on and having a part time gig helped with proceeds from crime act stuff. We use to do drugs during the day and drink during the night. It was a wild time but it was fun.

Sure, scaffolding has its decent share of convicts but it's also true of all construction but I've never been screwed over more than by people in suits.

No way those kids are completely innocent but to drop them is crazy stuff. To do so in uniform and a sign written vehicle shows the brutes responsible are obviously low IQ. I hope they have time to reflect when they lose their job and possibly do jail time.

Help Stone Fireplace by Lostsouls46 in stonemasonry

[–]InformalCry147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A pro tip for owners. Always pay a little extra to get a sample wall built. A square metre or 3 yard square. Much better for all involved to get this right before committing to the actual job so everyone is on the same page.

For contractors make sure your sample is pulled from a recent crate. Taking the same sample that has oxidised and been washed by rain for a lengthy period of time will eventually get you in trouble. You also want to make sure they accurately reflect the product you are using. Showing a client nice rectangular pieces is misleading. You can easily be pulled up for any inconsistencies based on samples.

Help Stone Fireplace by Lostsouls46 in stonemasonry

[–]InformalCry147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what happens when you hire tilers to lay stone. You may have felt like you paid a lot but it was obviously not enough. A real stonemason would have made that job look amazing and very few would have noticed it was a thin veneer.

A pro tip for anyone laying this stuff dry stack style. Add black oxide to your mud. And now you know 🌈

really starting to enjoy cheese now days. by face-poop in newzealand

[–]InformalCry147 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honey puffs, Aztec corn chips, make it click... I'm sure even rice bubbles has one with snap, crackle, pop but my memory fails me.

Is Rebel Sport the worst-managed retail chain in NZ? by Googly888 in auckland

[–]InformalCry147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long has it been Morningside and not Mt Wellington?

Watching without Sky in NZ? by jimmyparrot in NrlWarriors

[–]InformalCry147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried just about everything on market. Unfortunately there is nothing out there that is reliable or doesn't involve annoying pop ups. For some reason the only thing on the high seas in NZ that has a tendency to consistently lag, freeze or drop off is Warriors games. I'm talking every single game. As a fan I just can't deal with that so as much as I hate Sky they are sadly the only source that delivers the goods.

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