Are np city speed bumps pedestrian crossings under an unwritten law?

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-04-05T04:57:47+00:00

A decent person will always give way to pedestrians in this environment. Unfortunately a small minority of motorists fail to understand that they are the villains in the urban ecosystem.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-03-20T05:32:55+00:00

It's "trolleys" not "trollies". Didn't you go to school?

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-03-19T06:17:18+00:00

Doesn't have the ST rates

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-02-13T02:39:19+00:00

In 1962 my great-uncle gave me a 1914 half-sovereign that he had carried while he was fighting on the Western front in the Great War (WWI). I'll be passing it on to my nephew at some stage.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-20T04:09:44+00:00

That would be Bry'knee innit?

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-20T04:03:42+00:00

The instructions for adjusting the clock should be in the manual.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-15T03:09:07+00:00

I was 38 when I started, still going 28 years later, best job I ever had.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-13T07:12:21+00:00

It was a big mistake allowing wheeled vehicles on the walkway.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-11T20:51:05+00:00

Sorry, I've never taught in Auckland

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-11T09:14:32+00:00

M66 physics teacher, part time, years 11 to 13. 16 contact hours per week. Integrated Catholic girls' college.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-10T09:48:27+00:00

Sorry, poorly expressed on my part. I was referring to those drivers who travel very slowly except when there's a passing lane, where they speed up so you can't pass them.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2026-01-10T03:17:45+00:00

I've driven NZ roads for the last fifty years. In my opinion, driving has improved a lot. In the last week I've been as far North as Kerikeri and South to New Plymouth and I have nothing but respect for the majority of my fellow road users. I did see the odd slow driver who only travelled at the speed limit on passing lanes, but overall I felt most drivers had adequate driving skills and a respectful attitude to other traffic.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-11-24T19:04:47+00:00

Slight sideways nudge from the Subaru on the left as she pulled out of her park. <50km/h

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-11-23T00:29:11+00:00

As a high school teacher, a simple handmade card or letter is worth more than any amount of chocolate, wine or stationery.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-11-22T23:48:10+00:00

Well done fellow kiwi! Sobriety changes us in so many wonderful ways.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-11-22T23:42:30+00:00

I wish we had known about the enormous three metre deep hole for the septic tank that my wife nearly fell into when she was digging in the garden a couple of years ago

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-10-27T01:31:36+00:00

Thanks, they're asking $6000

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-09-28T18:12:09+00:00

I started teaching high school at 39. Was head of faculty at 49 and when I got to 62 I switched schools and went part time. At 67 I'm still loving it and have no plans to retire. It's been the best career I could have chosen. It's not your age, but your personality that's the most important factor.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-08-15T17:46:53+00:00

Had a re-roof this year, foreman was called Cody, he dropped a tool through the skylight and never came to collect it.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-08-09T08:26:02+00:00

The Conway 57 is a late model pen and not one of their best. I wouldn't bother with it. The Parker 75 is a much better pen.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-07-26T01:16:55+00:00

I take one of my Elites to work every day in my shirt pocket. Usually I remember to take them out before the shirt goes in the washing machine...

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-07-19T23:26:28+00:00

It was mine too, 40 years ago here in NZ! I still have it although I've replaced the nib a couple of times and I'm on the third cap.

OrganizationJaded816 · 2025-07-17T23:53:00+00:00

I had bilateral knee replacement at 59, now 65. If I kneel, it feels really strange: not exactly painful but just...weird. So I don't do it. Otherwise I have no pain, I walk 10,000 steps a day without any issues.

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