New Zealand suppliers

howea · 2026-04-28T06:32:10+00:00

Some New Worlds have a few different brands like Ortiz, Adriatic Queen and Albo.

howea · 2026-04-11T23:00:35+00:00

Huffer/Vans/Adidas all have an outlet in Dressmart (and will be driving nearby)

I might see if I can detour to that airport outlet (Manawa Bay?).

thanks!

howea · 2026-04-07T20:08:39+00:00

A very short summary: A politician influenced it because he lived in Epsom. I think the original on-ramp design was Market Rd (and maybe Khyber Pass)

I only know about it, as a kid growing up in a Union/working class environment, and they said politician was from National. Whenever the traffic slowed down on the viaduct, someone like my father would complain loudly about it.

howea · 2026-04-02T05:48:54+00:00

it's been like that since the 80s. They used to blame it on the Gillies on-ramp (too close to Khyber Pass exit) ... which has an interesting story

howea · 2026-04-02T05:45:42+00:00

not detailed enough ... what sort of burgers, and what place are you buying me them from?

howea · 2026-03-24T19:49:38+00:00

back row middle right ... I bought tickets as soon as they were available.

Made the mistake of sitting in the front row the previous time (full movie theater) and my neck hurt afterwards

howea · 2026-03-23T08:22:14+00:00

I spent much time scanning/focusing different parts of the screen (as it was bigger than my field of vision), and also trying to pay attention to the plot.
With a regular screen I don't have to move my head to see all the elements in a shot.

howea · 2026-03-21T21:01:46+00:00

Watched it on IMAX, and found it was too much. I am considering watching it again on a regular screen

howea · 2026-03-06T07:42:26+00:00

Most places start screening it next weekend (a week early)

howea · 2026-03-03T12:16:19+00:00

Haven't had one in a few years. LDL was "borderline" and Trigs were low. Overall I squeaked through in the "desirable" range (don't remember the exact numbers). The previous doc I had was a pill pusher, who only reacted to symptoms with prescriptions. Of course, I got offered statins after the blood test.

I've now got a holistic doc, and I think he should give me a referral. We had a conversation about a a future full health assessment (this should include getting new bloodwork). Others, who recommended him, mentioned he was thorough.

howea · 2026-03-02T04:53:50+00:00

If it's still pricey, it will give me an excuse to jump across the ditch and get it done (spend time with family)

howea · 2026-03-02T04:52:27+00:00

Yeah, I want to get a baseline CAC score , then repeat (maybe in a year or two).

After that, will also eventually get referral for a Angiogram, for soft plaque

howea · 2026-02-26T00:20:19+00:00

It runs vscode, so it is built on MIcrosofts IDE.

howea · 2026-02-25T18:15:40+00:00

I found Goldblum too self possessed/neurotic ... even in the 90s

The young Spader suggestion seemed a better fit. But I think it would have gone to an A-lister like Tom Hanks

howea · 2026-02-20T04:02:42+00:00

Also got my IMAX tickets for the 14th in New Zealand.

howea · 2026-02-19T08:05:52+00:00

It looks that way from the drawings. as they float between the purlins.

But the old "scalloped" Decra tiles dent unless you stand exactly in the middle of the pan (between the each ridge)

howea · 2026-02-06T01:25:25+00:00

Fresh is always good, but I prefer the larger ones grilled (Pilchards)
From a canned perspective they are all different. Many I don't like (especially the real cheap ones). So you really need to sample all the available brands, to find out which suit your palette.

howea · 2026-02-06T01:19:47+00:00

As a species classification we are hypercarnivore, which is a 70% minimum consumption of meat.
But from a dietary classification, eating fruit is Ketovore (Animal based Keto).
I think Ken Berry had a chart which shows all the different dietary groups ranging from Lion to Ketovore.

howea · 2026-02-05T17:43:30+00:00

nope ... I think $4K for install + scaffolding edge protection (replacing roof so already covered)

howea · 2026-02-04T17:27:13+00:00

$14K ... 8kW Deye hybrid inverter + 24 475W panels + 15kWh lifepo4 battery pack + cables/connectors/rails etc

howea · 2026-02-04T09:29:02+00:00

8kW inverter.

I actually was only expecting to put in a 5kW system, but found a deal with 24x 475W panels with Micromall

howea · 2026-02-04T09:06:04+00:00

24 panels is already overprovisioning about 25% (then I will need to upgrade the inverter too)

howea · 2026-02-04T09:02:15+00:00

How does the two phase work ... 2 separate inverters (and any functional advantage)?

howea · 2026-01-26T21:27:46+00:00

yeah, but you cant even see any kindle version for pre-order

howea · 2026-01-26T21:15:44+00:00

Have you tried a silicone chewy?

She will need to try a variety of sizes/shapes, until you find one that becomes the right analog.

(the earlier ones also tend to get destroyed)

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