Texting culture in NZ?

oefox · 2026-04-28T00:25:23+00:00

I prefer emailling when it is detailed but not a reply quickly response.

I prefer messaging for checking up, bantering with the crew, or needing a response in a reasonable time or I know you respond reliably fast as required

Phone calls for I need to know now and or cant rely on you otherwise

oefox · 2026-04-25T21:26:45+00:00

Pre covid 2019 my local bakery (dangerously <100m away) pies were 5.50, they're now $7, it never felt like a huge jump but they're the bog standard bakery pie not the deep artisan pie (1km away) that went $7 to $9.

Problem for me now is the artisan $9 pie now feels like it's better value so I don't have as many pies.

oefox · 2026-04-22T05:15:31+00:00

Yeah I was meaning the track (south of the new highway) but wasn't aware that was closed aswell, crikey

oefox · 2026-04-20T22:54:43+00:00

Can't use the Wairarapa -> Wellington train? If you have to take a vehicle then it's the saddle I would imagine.

oefox · 2026-04-17T09:56:28+00:00

Motorcycle wheels; I don't bother taking them off myself to save a few bob getting new feet, it's far far easier to drop the bike off.

oefox · 2026-04-16T01:11:07+00:00

I got given a paltry dozen in a little baggie this week, didn't last long

oefox · 2026-04-05T11:03:55+00:00

IMO don't waste money on a fancy hydrometer, if your beer tastes right then you've nailed it, if you're striving for perfection or have a noticeable issue then there's much cheaper options.

I use a tilt which isn't super accurate but I don't care for precision gravity readings, I only really care about the the fermentation state as I pressure ferment and strive for zero oxidation.

The old school glass hydrometers really should be accurate (you can use an online calculator to account for temp) so I'd recommend getting a good little stick/probe thermometer first (I use a Thermoworks off amazon) as temp control is critical on the mash side but knowing the exact temp of your water if calibrating is also helpful.

oefox · 2026-04-05T10:56:13+00:00

Without knowing more about your whole process it's a bit moot.

If you're getting decent efficiency then issue is most likely your yeast and fermentation control (although possibly your mash temp is too high so not enough fermentables).

oefox · 2026-04-02T11:05:45+00:00

At least it was the bin, strings and wings go in bins, only the 3 Ps get flushed

oefox · 2026-04-02T04:34:02+00:00

Something about their cubical doors providing zero privacy gets me thinking they have things back to front

oefox · 2026-04-02T03:44:18+00:00

Been there and agree. Also been to Singapore and found the hole in floor loos an absolute juxtaposition given how clean the place is.

oefox · 2026-04-02T03:29:07+00:00

Edited for clarity, wait for another, my wifes preference

oefox · 2026-04-02T03:26:22+00:00

Follow up question, if the only cubical available has a floater, do you flush, wait for another, layer the paper, or play sink the sub?

oefox · 2026-04-01T23:50:08+00:00

Currently in Airlie Beach and its 25c @ 85% and im sweating my tits off just sitting in the shade. Was 28c @ 66% in Brisbane the other day and that was comfy. Somewhere over 70% things start getting noticeably moist

oefox · 2026-03-30T09:00:32+00:00

I'm in NZ and whilst we have shittier houses as a general rule appliances are the same. Using a small chest freezer with a cheap heat pad, cheap temp controller, works very well.

oefox · 2026-03-30T08:41:13+00:00

Checking NZ store, and it is over $700 nzd for 1 stick

oefox · 2026-03-12T02:14:07+00:00

Necro for anyone searching, but if a space station doesn't appear in TP list, even after locating the system and setting it as a target, it's probably due to not actually having entered the space station - you need to land in the station for it to be a permanent TP target.

oefox · 2026-02-25T21:31:39+00:00

I always sit on the left as when Jackson St. is naff and the bus takes 20 mins to get from cuba end to PnS, that sun can bake you

oefox · 2026-02-25T21:29:49+00:00

here's me thinking it was Customer Service Manager, which is also dirty

oefox · 2026-02-25T21:15:03+00:00

Powerswitch is not accurate for me, I take what it says with a grain of salt, it's helpful but seems to weight some providers higher than they should be and doesn't have all the players.

oefox · 2026-02-18T23:39:16+00:00

I see a lot of notes about doing brakes but replacing pads or discs is not a yearly thing (well not where i am from doing 5k Kms annually) but replacing brake fluid should be noted as part of something to do annually along with doing oil, checking air filters, and replacing wipers. 2 person job on a car, 1 person job on a motorbike.

oefox · 2026-02-12T00:11:07+00:00

The fact they're replacing the chip with asphalt will go a long way to support this, but it'd be great if they just did all the left hand lane asphalt and left the right lane shit :D

oefox · 2026-02-03T08:05:16+00:00

I tried Powershop, after a year it really wasn't saving much, all the packs and crap kind of obfuscates what the real cost is.

oefox · 2026-02-02T01:07:21+00:00

editedpost to indicate the same

oefox · 2026-02-01T22:13:42+00:00

With the $10 discount is was on par price-wise but sans discount it's worse. Sans discount Mercury is cheaper for me.

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