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Auckland traffic is insane...... Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

It was pretty dialled in until this past weekend, when we found out the people we're supposed to be staying with in Wellington, will be in Oz at the time we had planned to be there. We'll mostly be in Auckland, with a quick trip to Hamilton, Waitomo and another via Matamata and Rotorua, then of course Wellington.

13 days until we fly...... No honeymoon though, just a looksee

Opposite where the old greenhills driving range was, in the office park on the left just before you cross over the N12 Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

There is one of these parked at Dino's panelbeaters in Greenhills, Isando. They do classic restorations there and they have a showcase garage with glass doors. There's always something interesting parked there.

I'm about halfway through The Girl in The Spider's Web, David Lagercrantz. It follows on from the Stieg Larsson trilogy. So far, it's quite good.

Was really a great event. The vibe with the live music was great, food was good, beers not too pricey, a good start for a first event. But, man o man, that track! No place for hiding, you had to pedal every metre. People knock flat tracks, but it was a great workout, especially on SS. Rain did a wonderful job of settling down the track and it didn't last too long, so was happy to ride in the it.

Oh, my wife and I are going over in June/July to have a look-see. Flights are booked. If all goes well, the Minister of Home Affairs will have her portfolio changed to Minister of Foreign Affairs by the end of the year

I was told by the immigration agent that we approached, it wouldn't be necessary for me to write the IELTS. Got a Higher Grade C in English in 1997. Not sure when you matriculated, but they have a cutoff. If you matriculate after this year, you are required to write the IELTS. Sorry I don't have more info.

I've read a couple of his, they're not too bad....

I've tried his books before, they didn't really grab me. The Wasp Factory is a recommendation by a fellow reader, so I'll give Mr. Banks a second opportunity to shine.......

Currently in the middle of Satori - Don Winslow. It's written as a prequel to Trevanian's Shibumi. So far, its not bad. Winslow doesn't have Trevanian's particular turn of phrase, unfortunately. Next in line is both of Harper Lee's books, followed by Paula Hawkins - The Girl on the Train Oh, and possibly Iain Banks' - The Wasp Factory. This seems to have overtones of We Need To Talk About Kevin

That one in the gif is a Starrett. I have the same, just the metal bit, with the Pedro's branding on. There's a place in Germiston that sells the stamped versions as opposed to the cast Starrett. If you PM the_nerd, he'll know.

Congratulations.

I may know of a set of alu riser carnegies............

English, do you speak it???? I'll chat to my local barista (the_nerd) to help me out.

Isomac Macinino. Stepped grinder which I went a full step finer (4 to 3) compared to the Domus I was grinding for previously. Going to try another full step (3 to 2) tonight, see what happens then.

Thanks, man. The first shot I pulled was shite. The second was much better.....

Kindle is great for travelling, but nothing beats curling up with a good book. I have a penchant for zoning out and reading for hours, so a tablet with its backlit screen is a no go. My eyes just hurt too much. The Kindle, I have no problem with, even with marathon reading sessions.

Just upgraded my machine...Now to find a home for a well used La Cimbali Domus and Krups grinder........

You can always pop in at Dr. George if you're looking for those period correct parts to round out this build. Just make sure its before 14h00.

Rode my 29+ SS for a while.

I'm the same. Its impossible for me to pass a second hand book store without going in. My wife hates it, and I never get rid of any books, so the collection grows.

The Piano Shop on the Left Bank - TE Carhart Snuff - Terry Pratchett

So, I'll be in the area from 26 December. Anything I need to look out for, other than organising a day pass and keeping away from the logging? Can anybody share gpx files for the various routes?