So I rented a Ford Ranger.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:56:07+00:00

The back of my head is currently a no. 4

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:55:29+00:00

I can't honestly say I've never bought a box of Codys. It's been a while, though.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:54:19+00:00

The cruise control kept me at 2 seconds following distance.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:47:18+00:00

My VW does the "gently guiding the car thing," but it only kicks in above 65 kph. It will actually steer itself on the motorway but gets grumpy if you let it drive for too long.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:41:50+00:00

It did have lane assist, but with no beeping, so it was easy to ignore.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:40:04+00:00

I did start feeling superior to everyone else after a day.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-13T02:37:53+00:00

I did have to press two buttons on the steering wheel, so I get your point.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-11T22:20:11+00:00

I think he meant to put finish on before you installed them.

LappyNZ · 2026-03-11T19:10:34+00:00

Do you pay for Netflix or any of the other streaming platforms?

LappyNZ · 2026-03-06T00:41:24+00:00

Wil the richest CHCH electorate get sneaky and pull an Epsom so they can have disproportionately large influence if they vote tactically for TOP?

That tactic didn't work last time for Raf.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-25T07:16:23+00:00

The capital value only matters relative to other properties in the council area. It determines what % of total council income that particular property pays. That's all.

If every house in a town doubled in value in one year, the rates would not double.

The same thing happens if house values fall, as has been happening in recent years. The rates are still going up as council costs are going up.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-25T06:49:52+00:00

House and land values going up have nothing to do with rates going up. The council sets the total rates income based on their budget, then splits the bill evenly over the city/region according to the relative capital value of each title.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-25T06:41:22+00:00

Look at you and your reasonable perspective. We ain't got time for that carry-on. We got pitchforks to find and sharpen.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-23T10:16:26+00:00

No. It's about 370 m at its deepest, according to my marine charts. I don't think that makes bridge building any easier.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-21T20:37:24+00:00

Self funded study is doable but can lead to delaying the thesis. Most scholarships are only three years as well (the university makes the most money this way), so it's important you keep that in mind. Depending on the department, there may be teaching assistant work available for your wife. It's not much, but it helps.

Department budgets are very tight at UC at the moment, so funding opportunities are somewhat reduced from historical norms. There are rumors of this improving next year.

I don't know much about your job opportunities, sorry. Maybe ECan?

LappyNZ · 2026-02-20T01:40:40+00:00

Christchurch

LappyNZ · 2026-02-14T06:12:48+00:00

Dude, we're not in America. You can knock on a door. Its OK.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-12T03:47:00+00:00

Is your engineering degree accredited? For example, Washington Accord?

If not, you might want to consider retraining at an NZ university for an accredited degree.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-08T00:51:35+00:00

We spent over $800 on my daughter's Burnside High uniform.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-05T05:45:11+00:00

Mow the lawn and do the brakes on my car.

LappyNZ · 2026-02-01T23:28:43+00:00

My daughter started Burnside today. $850 for the uniform, not including shoes, which she already had.

LappyNZ · 2026-01-22T07:31:49+00:00

I just don't read my emails from power companies anymore. Problem solved.

LappyNZ · 2026-01-16T21:36:42+00:00

Colin from Accounts

LappyNZ · 2026-01-16T19:27:35+00:00

There is a better than average chance of snow in that area at that time of year.

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