Slowbee

I will be in my little rowing boat on my way home should the coffee barista serve me blue jeans instead of chino's. Of topic though. I was desperate, so I called for a 'chino from the hotel. They put chocolate powder sprinkles on the foam. What is up with that ?!

We are day 9. 5 left. But as I tell the MoD staff, we are loving this MIQ. It is allowing us lots of time to get ducks in a row. Visa's, banking, (already rented a house), hiring a motorhome to drive south and see a bit of this place. We are allowed to leave the building at 09H55, on Saturday. Not a minute earlier. We have the choice of getting transport from the hotel, or go to the airport. We can use the family room, which faces Customs Street. We can see a coffee shop across the road. First thing I want to do when we get out is walk across the road and buy a 'chino!

Thanks Sepia. Much appreciated.

No Dude! Just throw on shorts and a T, with some plakkies. Be hipster !! Just get out and ride!

Sepia, I see you lurking around. What are your thoughts on adding this to a touring bike ?

I jumped so high, I missed the vine, woa, oh oh oh oh oh oh........... (I think that is how it goes)

This looks interesting and the reviews seem good. I would like to add a small bit of help for my butt. As an aside, have you had any experience with a Thudbuster ?

A view towards the other side of the deck for a reflected morning sunrise. Something deeply poetic about that. One thing is clear, there is plenty of building going on in Auckland city centre.

The outside area, which we can use for 30 minutes everyday. And we share it with 6 other people. You are not allowed to stop moving so the photo was taken while moving. We are in the Grand Mercure.

#newproblems

Just because you can, does not mean you should.

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/496993/titus-racer-x-medium-2009 Close to brand new showroom mint used condition. Bit of a sad sell, but hope she gets to go to a good home.

I am knackered watching that !! Oh my soul. But sheesh, one day, when I grow up, I want to ride up those hills.

oh yes. Cannot wait for todays stage !!

Interesting how different people see things. It would have been a GREAT photo had that 2, 6, 9 looked more like 2, 6, 8, or 3, 6, 9

Our neck of the woods. I can collect it and make a plan to get it up to you. Maybe even sort out a service as well.

Ok, so does the OP want a R2k bike? 29er or 26 ? Maybe we can get that R5k bike and spray paint it black, ghetto style ? Easier than spending hours looking for a cheaper bike that some bloke might have nicked anyway.

eerrmmmm ummmm ........ e ........ bi............ke......s cough cough

Seriously okes ? Like as in seriously ? ???? Where is the old hub way ? What about this bike ? Maybe we can negotiate a bit of a better price ? Then we can look into some hub contacts and get the bike to you ? If we can get the price down I will drop a few sheckles to help cover costs. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/495114/titan-trail-medium-29er

I watched you go round and round and round and round. But still you missed the ramp and bunny hop tree stumps in the middle. Did you leave the glasses at home or do you need to take lessons to overcome the fear of the drop off ?

Tend to agree. But them pain killers at the right time are lovely.

The declare stuff mainly has to do with all the digital stuff we are bringing into quarantine. I have since found out it is something to do when we leave a country and intend coming back, as opposed to coming in for the first time. Prove that it is yours and you are not importing stuff.

Because we are on a critical purpose visa, valid for 12 months, we are busy with the "what to declare" process. In terms of what came over on the plane with you, what items did you guys declare ? Last thing I want is NZ$400 fine for "not knowing". Watching border patrol on DSTV has my knees terrified.

Okay guys, please lets end this before it lands this thread closed by those who have greater powers than me.

ummm we can let a few posts slide, but not many... *cough cough* Yes I know, my fault for starting, but just wanted to ask how the people on the ground felt as opposed to opinions on the strategy.