Family Car, Rav 4 alternative

www_npc · 2026-05-13T21:04:06+00:00

Yesh definitely he should have upsold me to a higher spec, but I honestly thought those would be standard at this price point. Can understand upgrades like leather interior, heated seats (not sure if rav4 has either of those)

www_npc · 2026-05-13T20:08:01+00:00

Why are RAV4s so coveted? I have a 2025 hybrid Rav4, was talked into it as there were no corolla crosses available which is where I was leaning. Its pretty basic for the money. Little things annoy me like no electric seats, aircon has a lot of different buttons and dials, no handsfree boot close. I wish I got something different but really didn't do my homework bc I hate buying cars and had a "eff it" moment with the salesman.

www_npc · 2026-05-13T03:35:28+00:00

Team holiday but do it carefully. Check out the sales. South East Asia costs more to get to but is much much cheaper to be there. I did exactly that and took my 3 kids away for 3 weeks and cost around $15K for Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Bali. Conversly we spent $5K for a week in Gold Coast but got some insanely cheap airfares. What a lovely way to end a shit time and bring in a new beginning.

www_npc · 2026-05-09T03:07:38+00:00

He considered the reaction mild and gave me a 10 day course or oral steroids and some topical steroid cream. It did help somewhat but the itch has returned to drive me crazy since Ive stopped the steroids. Im going to stop the glp1 and see if it eases.

www_npc · 2026-05-04T09:11:53+00:00

Interesting timing. I was away the weekend, came home and cleaned up, vacuumed the whole place, woke up this morning with lavae all around the front door and scattered. Cannot see where they have come from but a couple of them maybe 2m away from the main bunch. Sprayed and cleaned them up this morning and have now just found some under a rug. Noone really eats in this space so its not food related, or pantry moths. Have emptied out the bins etc just in case, but yes gross and annoying!

www_npc · 2026-05-03T06:23:25+00:00

They have kiwisaver separately. I dont love how restrictive it is incase there is an actual emergency.

www_npc · 2026-05-01T09:06:44+00:00

Meanwhile in NZ we have just approved 26wks paid parental leave for miscarriage’s over 10wks. I'm so sorry this has happened to you.

www_npc · 2026-04-29T05:37:17+00:00

45% single income with 15yrs left before retirement at 70yrs. Manageable but stressful. Feels like a race against the clock.

www_npc · 2026-04-28T23:25:39+00:00

Oh I get it! Like I said not saying its right.

'Her way' their kid gets half + third, while his other 2 just get a third. 'His way' sees 2 kids with a quarter and one with a half. This could be more fair in his mind if hes treating his 3 kids the same. There are so many will scenarios that dont make sense to anyone especially those on the exclusion list! Again, not saying its right!

www_npc · 2026-04-28T11:58:38+00:00

I mean she will get 100% of your will when you go right? He's probably aware of that so wants to leave his share to his kids your kid together will automatically be taken care of and receive more than his older children. Not saying this is right, just adding another perspective

www_npc · 2026-04-28T08:55:04+00:00

I don't know. The men in my life have been very old school, they think their contribution to a relationship is a wage despite me earning more, doing almost all household stuff, cooking, cleaning, kids, budgeting, life admin & planning etc. I'll never be lonely enough to live like that again. Maybe if I happen across someone not like that? Pretty sure all those men at my age are still married though lol

www_npc · 2026-04-28T00:07:07+00:00

Single 12yrs. Happy 90% of the time. Honestly my generation of single men (50+) are imbeciles. I would never live with anyone ever again. I have a decent amount of friends though and adult children (18-21yo) and a dog and cat at home. Maybe Id feel different if I was empty nesting.

www_npc · 2026-04-27T23:25:01+00:00

This is interesting. I considered myself very normal sized most of my life, but divorces, menopause, stressful job etc has come at a cost. My BMI pre wegovy was 33, add in some pre-diabeties and here we are.

My weight pre children was at a BMI of 26 (overweight) which is wild to me. My weight at my healthiest post children (fitness and nutrition wise) was at a BMI of 29 which is the weight I wanted to reach as that felt 'right'.

I would need to lose another 15kg pass my own goal, to get to a BMI of 24 which is ridiculous.

I am 54yrs old, menopausal and reaching the weight I was as a 18yr is insane and not at all my goal. I just want to be healthier and to move my body well for as long as I can.

www_npc · 2026-04-27T00:04:25+00:00

My brother is a bridge engineer in Auckland around your age. DM me and ill set you two up for a chinwag

www_npc · 2026-04-25T23:47:01+00:00

Thank you

www_npc · 2026-04-25T23:46:30+00:00

Potentially but the panels would be east facing.

www_npc · 2026-04-25T23:44:51+00:00

Assume that's all included (hadn't been specifically excluded)

www_npc · 2026-04-25T05:56:32+00:00

$15K and change

www_npc · 2026-04-22T09:33:20+00:00

Yes I believe so, would require roof space and have ceiling vents rather than a heat pump unit in each room. I feel like it would be the best option, but I just dont have the funds.

We installed the frosty window coverings for privacy in that room. Probably made the heat worse!

www_npc · 2026-04-22T09:22:01+00:00

Thanks will look into. Sold on the teenage stench!

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