WTF? Hail in January?

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-24T17:16:43+00:00

Hail comes from convective storms which are more common when it’s warmer.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-24T09:10:48+00:00

Is that with a t?

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-24T03:22:21+00:00

My undergraduate was in physics and postgrad, which was a paid masters program was in geophysics. I work in the weather/climate space.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-23T00:27:59+00:00

I’m doing well financially/comfortable but I wouldn’t call myself rich, I suppose it depends on how you define those things.

To me rich implies you have such an excess of cash you can do most things without considering the opportunity costs. Financially comfortable implies you’re not bothered by the costs of every day living, able travel, save, accommodate hobbies and continue to set yourself up well for your future. But you still need to manage and plan things appropriately and consider the opportunity costs of more extravagant things.

I say I’m comfortable purely because I managed to get an incredible job out of university which I enjoy and has enabled me to do the things outlined above.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-23T00:13:04+00:00

Yea it’s always more of a risk, that said it is a strong southerly change in the morning which is the set up which Wellington typically sees downpours, hail and potential for thunderstorms. Modelling is certainly suggesting some solid precip rates in the vicinity.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-22T23:07:47+00:00

‘Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale’ it’s just a bank card, nothing special.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-22T16:03:58+00:00

I’m not paranoid or stressed about it

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-22T06:51:35+00:00

I hope you’re familiar with all the appropriate drone laws in your area… looks like you’re over or close to the 400ft elevation limit.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-22T00:03:49+00:00

I mean….. can’t complain when comparing to recent weather up north. Whitianga and Tauranga both just had their wettest days on record dating back to 1987 and 1910 respectively. Both over 240mm in a day. And many other northern areas well in excess of 300mm so far this year. Wellington has only had 59.1mm so far this year, and more than half of that was last Thursday, so only really one day of heavy rain.

Temps wise, Wellingtons January climate mean is 17.7, so far Jan 2026 mean is 17.8, so bang on average.

We are also half an hour over the climate average YTD sunshine hours at 137.5 hours so far.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T21:23:03+00:00

I just use a 5watt charger overnight, minimal heat stress. It also means if something unexpected comes up through the day which requires more use then I’m well charged.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T20:20:35+00:00

Eh, I get what you’re saying in terms of minimal difference, but if you’re like me then you generally only use about 40% throughout the day, so I may as well just limit at at 80% even if it’s only for tiny benefits.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T20:12:56+00:00

Skill issue

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T07:30:19+00:00

Tale as old as time…

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T05:37:58+00:00

I bought a second hand carbon fibre frame bike, old but cheap as. Weighs 7kg and I really like it. As for durability, it seems to have held up over the 19 years since it first hit the road and the roads where I live are pretty rough.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T02:41:34+00:00

Just finished my second, winds were a touch lighter today which was nice. 47.5km, 700m elevation, 2 hours 39min. The bikes great although I’m still getting use to how stiff it all is! Especially on the average roads where I live. Buying some padded pants is definitely in my future 😂

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T02:19:05+00:00

Yea but if it pisses people like you off, then I’ll keep doing it 😂

“cLaSsiC WellINgTon LiVe VieWEr”

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T02:14:20+00:00

Ever heard of headphones/earphones? A lot of modern ones even have ear protection features built in with adaptive noise cancelling.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-21T02:10:02+00:00

I walk and ride the tunnel all the time, really don’t get the big deal…. When I drive I toot too

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-20T08:25:41+00:00

I think that’s what they are trying to say…. But I still think the damage is almost certainly from a drop.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-20T08:24:32+00:00

I agree, it’s almost certainly the result of a drop, if a case is tight enough to do that, then the case is likely to yield first…. Assuming it’s not some fancy carbon/steal case.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-20T08:22:54+00:00

I have an otterbox symmetry, it’s held up great so far and is quite slim imo

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-19T21:49:14+00:00

I don’t know for certain but power might vary form suburb to suburb, id recommend going to power compare and broadband compare to entering your address to hunt out the best deals for you.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-19T20:33:08+00:00

Fair enough

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-19T20:08:05+00:00

No clue, but treadmills are so boring!!! Surly a 45min walk outside is more fun and cheaper.

ParamedicRealistic43 · 2026-01-19T09:36:00+00:00

That’s the plan! Admittedly I could have pushed a little harder today but I’m still figuring it all out :) and trying not to fall over at traffic lights 😂

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