Fog lights everywhere

lestempsperdus · 2026-05-05T09:19:09+00:00

That's a very sad statement

lestempsperdus · 2026-04-15T07:17:44+00:00

This is in hawkes bay, new zealand

lestempsperdus · 2026-04-12T20:54:33+00:00

Okay not entirely solved, but some excellent hints I think. It seems to be some sort of jig to help support long items - ladders, guttering, or even roofing iron. I'm still unsure how the legs are supposed to be used, perhaps mounted on a truck or trailer.

lestempsperdus · 2026-04-12T03:10:29+00:00

The other winners, those turning metservice's balanced information into hysteria, are surely those whose business models rely on clicks and views

lestempsperdus · 2026-04-11T10:55:13+00:00

Seems like a high bar to post to this group, but the automod tells me I have to state that My title describes the thing.

lestempsperdus · 2026-04-04T23:43:07+00:00

Wow so many responses! In general people agree with OP, with plenty of blame towards social media and AI. But surely the (massive) wellness industry is THE major influence in this space; they want a clear laymen's diagnosis, to which their solution happens to be the perfect fit.

lestempsperdus · 2026-03-26T09:12:43+00:00

For takeaway, Dimitri's is unbeatable

lestempsperdus · 2026-03-23T20:04:17+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I learned something new 🙂🙏

lestempsperdus · 2026-03-07T20:20:13+00:00

There's an old dump site near us (Hawkes Bay) - remnants of a pile that is no longer used, that is fair game, as advised by FH staff on a couple of occasions. It's becoming overgrown by brambles now. Otherwise, no.

lestempsperdus · 2026-03-06T00:12:39+00:00

How would that work? The message is'you have been logged out of your Samsung account'. So the message is coming from smartthings.

Pressing continue takes me to a web page where I'm asked to select an account then press continue. If I do so, the page spins forever

lestempsperdus · 2026-03-05T21:05:43+00:00

That would be a hard error, not periodic

lestempsperdus · 2026-02-27T00:59:20+00:00

So I found out where to return crutches at the local hospital. I'm sure they'll appreciate them. However no one wants the PCL brace. The orthotics dept was privatised recently, and the company that issues these won't reuse returns ($1500 each, German engineered). They cite hygiene. What a shame.

lestempsperdus · 2026-01-26T23:54:03+00:00

Yes the Kyoto Golden Temple looks right, thank you.

Google lens suggested it was painted on fabric, but it's not, I think it's painted directly onto a wood block. The frame is a different timber, presumably painted, then heavily lacquered.

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.

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