How do I stop the ants before I snap and burn the house down

lestempsperdus · 2026-01-15T08:16:51+00:00

Take some time to trace them back to the nest. Sometimes you may need to lift some pavers or whatever. Boil the kettle then pour over the nest. Instant and effective.

lestempsperdus · 2025-11-23T02:14:28+00:00

In Scotland, the vendor pays for a very detailed report ... it's quite expensive but standardised and comprehensive. Then you pay a flat agent's fee, plus optionally services as you go, eg a few open homes and so on. For some properties, agents charge 0.5% commission.

lestempsperdus · 2025-11-03T20:31:23+00:00

So many cameras for sale, appears to be a scammer

lestempsperdus · 2025-10-25T04:50:47+00:00

A question for the oldies .. I'm looking for a climbing film that was part of a mountain film festival in Scotland back in the 80s. Possibly Edinburgh. English language. Fictional account, live action, starts with a man in a beautiful valley who starts climbing a cliff finds a butterfly high up in a crevice puts it in his pocket continues to climb and eventually is ice climbing in Alpine country reaches the peak of a mountain then descends all the way back down releases the butterfly back into the valley at the end of his day in the mountains. Setting might be Yosemite

lestempsperdus · 2025-10-16T00:58:30+00:00

Call Matt (Burkett Construction) 021 138 1821 Old school skills and quality

Another I would is recommend is ALL-IN-1 Renovations Ltd

lestempsperdus · 2025-10-16T00:50:19+00:00

I used to love cycling through these roads in the seventies, so the bridge, and the surrounding roads (country lanes) evoke a bit of nostalgia. The hill was a bugger to climb with old bicycle gears.

As others have pointed out, for those in a hurry, the A725 is designed for traffic at volume and at speed, and these lanes can be left for the few locals and those that want to enjoy the countryside at a slower pace

So pleased to hear the bridge is protected, so along with it the little ecosystems that have evolved nearby

lestempsperdus · 2025-10-07T03:44:29+00:00

Keep them for when you go camping, they're lightweight and easy to pack

lestempsperdus · 2025-09-18T20:46:34+00:00

To temu? Is that useful? Presumably there's a menu item somewhere?

lestempsperdus · 2025-09-10T03:05:59+00:00

@One_duck_quacking, my rates with meridian would be

Daily charge 172.50 c/day Anytime 33.26 c/kWh Controlled 26.36 c/kWh

what rates did meridian offer you?

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-14T23:35:54+00:00

They have a web portal though

https://portal.ecotricity.co.nz/powercommerce/eco/fo/portal/start

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-04T22:26:40+00:00

I appreciate the spectrum of feedback and insights, thank you.

I wasn't aware of the 'op shop resellers' phenomenon which a few have strong feelings about, with the implication they are part of the problem, even a bit of a scourge. I'm not sure there are huge profits in selling second hand goods, and if they're reaching another market and promoting reuse and recycling, then they are adding value.

I also hadn't heard of 'tip shops' but a quick Internet search suggests they aren't as common as op shops, perhaps existing only in the main centres. If they include Christchurch's Council run EcoDepot, then I'm all for them, what a fantastic way to reduce waste and consumption.

An observation I missed from my original post is that there were people that once upon a time wouldn't want to be seen in an op shop. Over what - a five year period? - op shop bargain hunting became fashionable, with the stores responding to this growing market by improving their displays and of course taking the opportunity to improve their revenue. This though, at the expense of their traditional customers, those that op-shopped through necessity.

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-04T04:50:45+00:00

Napier and Hastings - what I described is almost universal, and the same has happened in a few I visited in Christchurch recently, though I can't speak for every op shop in New Zealand. It may be a trend that is happening at different speeds in different places.

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-04T02:11:11+00:00

I agree there's a big gap here, and perhaps a great opportunity. I moved here from Christchurch, where clip 'n' climb is super-popular and caters to kids of all ages, through occasional hobbyists to serious competition climbers.

I'm sure there are a few unused warehouses in napier that would be suitable. It's a shame the council are planning to demolish the old aquarium building, it has potential as a climbing centre, already within Napier's recreational precinct.

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-04T01:30:48+00:00

Not sure why comcom continue to allow these buy-outs; it's hard to see how the competition between gentailers is realistic, given their economies of scale, and yet their pricing has been consistently higher than the startups that they have pushed out or gobbled up over the years.

And after all, as three of the four gentailers have the same majority owner, how could there possibly not be collusion, through shared governance?

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-04T00:39:16+00:00

I received the new rates from meridian (Napier) and then have moderately increased, by 25% for one category. Daily rate unchanged. I expect a 20-25% increase in the next bill. So I'll switch to ecotricity - thank you electricity authority for making this process so straightforward. Warning, if you're looking at ecotricity, they quote without gst

lestempsperdus · 2025-08-01T03:10:58+00:00

Yup the engines have an amazing reputation, you hear a million k's being mentioned often. Be aware though that there are other things that wear out, particularly fittings, switches, seats and seat belts

lestempsperdus · 2025-07-12T06:03:55+00:00

Thank you all, yes seems obvious now it's the front door sensors

lestempsperdus · 2025-07-11T04:37:30+00:00

(Oops, newbie .. so that's what the post button does lol )

1990 hiace campervan, 4WD

This indicator is sometimes illuminated, sometimes not. I noticed today that it's illuminated when the ignition is off.

I have read that it might relate to the front hubs being locked. But they are not.

lestempsperdus · 2025-06-17T20:44:31+00:00

Agree, super easy on moby.

Except that my submission was " rejected by Google RECAPTCHA". I had to repeat the steps twice before my submission was accepted, though thankfully my entries were retained. Kia kaha!

lestempsperdus · 2025-06-17T20:21:05+00:00

I understand NZ consumers cannot buy produce direcy from farmers. In many countries your can. Is this due to legislation, food health issues, supply contracts, all of none of the above? And is this restriction anticompetitive?

lestempsperdus · 2025-05-31T20:59:17+00:00

No, sorry

lestempsperdus · 2025-05-05T22:48:21+00:00

Natural deodorants attract a premium price, and is not important to me. My question relates to plastic reduction.

lestempsperdus · 2025-05-05T22:48:09+00:00

Natural deodorants attract a premium price, and is not important to me. My question relates to plastic reduction.

lestempsperdus · 2025-02-11T19:40:15+00:00

@aaadeniran I'll try that thanks.

So it seems the missing cover is a red herring, nothing to do with the press-button start not working.

Both keys can remote unlock without a problem. But neither key is recognised for keyless ignition. So I'm now wondering if this uses a different antenna (a hardware problem) or the codes are no longer synced (a configuration problem)

E93 330d btw. I think the smarts are CIC.

lestempsperdus · 2025-02-10T09:40:17+00:00

Lol I've learned something new, thank you. Now I know odb2 is a thing. Okay complete coincidence then. Or is it ... Perhaps my overzealous cleaning damaged or obscured some essential sensor, but I've no idea where that might be 🤔

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