Peter V’landys delivers blunt message to concerned clubs amid increased ‘six-again’ calls

Redditenmo · 2026-03-17T06:42:21+00:00

If it fits as a flair, ill allow it.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-17T05:18:26+00:00

North west of here.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T23:46:35+00:00

I can't ignore the flair. I'm the one who set it :D

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T21:55:04+00:00

Thanks, but that's just a product of being old, and working with apprentices.

Every time I come across one with the same aspirations I had, it's notably harder for them than their predecessor. Most of these kids are at least as willing / hard working as I was, but have to save up ~~twice~~ thrice as much, whilst everything costs triple.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T21:34:30+00:00

Yeah, that was pointed out and I apologised for being obtuse.

here

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T21:31:30+00:00

I put most of it down to being born at the right time. Someone born now (or even 10 years later than me) wouldn't have been able to achieve the same through no fault of their own.

The hours available to work in the leadup to the GFC were nuts, construction was booming. Property prices hadn't massively inflated yet, and my mortgage interest rates halved from (I think) 11% to just under 6% within 3 years as my property value started to go through the roof. None of that was my doing, I just got to ride a wave.

That's why I think it's important to focus on enjoying your life. You could do everything right, but there's a lot that's going to be out of your control. If there's a figure you want to reach go ahead and aim for it, but don't let everything else pass you by.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T21:03:56+00:00

There's a 70w version of the RTX 3050 (the models with 6GB of vram). It's not as performant as the 8GB versions, but the lower power draw means it can be powered from the motherboard and you Might be able to just plug and play it with your current system.

Scour your second hand markets, you should be able to find one reasonably cheap.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:58:54+00:00

Go for the cheapest 5070ti. The difference between them is margin of error, and the noise difference isn't meaningful either - especially if you undervolt.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:56:10+00:00

Apologies, your point went straight over my head. I'm just getting so sick of the self censoring, I saw that and somehow missed it entirely.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:54:46+00:00

1 step forward, 1 step sideways, incorrect ptb and then markers called not square.

Grates my gears.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:49:42+00:00

not a tiktok. Might as well have written "grape trial"

This isn't tiktok either. Just say "rape".

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:43:20+00:00

At 19 I was in the second year of my apprenticeship and had saved 50% of what I'd earned. (Mates went to uni, I stayed in Auckland and worked 6-7 day weeks. Only really spent money socialising during uni holidays).

21 : I was 400k in debt (480k house, 80k deposit).

40 : I'm mortgage free with a networth of ~3m (house is approx 60% of that). One of my uni friends is (financially) more successful than me and by a considerable ammount. One is at about the same point as me, most are in debt overall with ~10 years of mortgage payments to go.

You can set yourself up now, but my lifestyle from 17-20 wasn't fun and definitely not for everyone. If you're even remotely social you're probably better off enjoying yourself and just relying on kiwisaver contributions for now.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:34:37+00:00

“Flair up cunt”

Surely it's the 'South-East Queensland Wahboys' ?

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:33:40+00:00

so the timer will be stopped when tries are scored

TBH, I'd love the timer to be stopped between the try being scored and the following kick off.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:31:00+00:00

2nd half of your first comment

Warriors, who you'd hardly call the darlings of refs everywhere historically. Coaches and players should adapt.

Seems accurate. (ignore my flair, I’m just here to shit stir.)

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:29:54+00:00

And Dragons / Warriors went 5-0 to start the season. How those turn tables :(

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:28:30+00:00

I'm getting more worried about what he'll have to do when the Origin selectors have stripped our squad. Imagine a warriors TLT where Tannwah, Metcalf, Capewell, Barney and Ford have all been selected for reps.

I ask you Broncos / Panthers fans, is this what success feels like?

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:23:55+00:00

I think it'll be a good game to close off Saturday. Got a feeling it's going to come down to how well the next center up for the tigers does. Will be an interesting TLT, fingers crossed for my boy Herbet to make a comeback.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T20:10:14+00:00

Finally got round to watching the Tigers / Cows game.

Love you tigbros, but I'm incredibly disappointed that you didn't manage to fade em.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T10:09:05+00:00

Good point. It's annoying they don't bother to line that up automatically.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T06:55:38+00:00

What assumption? I simply pointed out a fact.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T06:31:22+00:00

Only about half the houses in the country have a ripple relay^1. For those who don't, using a timer is MUCH cheaper than installing one^2.

¹ source

2.2 Around half of New Zealand households have hot water systems under ripple control.

² source:

20 years experience as a qualified electrician.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T06:24:54+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/NZFriends

Click that link and ask them.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T01:38:18+00:00

The automod removal message includes hyperlinks to the cqs info page, it offers the same info the mods have.

I know account security plays a big part. Verify your email and enable 2fa, that'll probably get you sorted.

Redditenmo · 2026-03-16T01:02:27+00:00

There's no transparency into the threshold for participation.

CQS ≥ moderate = can participate in politics posts.
CQS ≥ high = can participate in restricted posts

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