davetapson Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Now. Lets talk about the lack of sunshine .... My kids are currently going to the MERC - Marine Education and Recreation Centre - where they run around outside / paddle board / kayak etc. My son, who's skin is pretty sun resistant, got fried. We normally don't much worry about him as his sister is the opposite - fair skin (they're twins, before anyone gets in with the milk-man comments...) but from now on he's gonna get pasted with sun screen as well. The sun here has a bite. Not much ozone above us apparently.
davetapson Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Now. Lets talk about the lack of sunshine .... But speaking from exactly one year's experience(!) summer here is pretty good - we had sunny days most of summer, winter gets a bit drab. The Kiwis all seem to shoot off to Bali/Fiji/Hawaii come end of Sept which is when it's been drab for a while. Same as the Poms all heading for warmer climes in Feb. We went to Karikari because we don't know better... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrtFv4xXdcY&feature=youtu.be(sound on for the kids commentary) ** damn, how do you embed youtube videos? Edited October 9, 2019 by davetapson
W@nted Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Great to hear about the weather, sounds good???? How is the nz cycling scene with regards to races and clubs? Are there many local races with active clubs? Road and mtb riding?
Slowbee Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 The time, she be creeping closer. It might be time to burn some unit trusts (they are going downhill anyway) for a bit of a visit. Wayne Potgieter 1
patches Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Great to hear about the weather, sounds good How is the nz cycling scene with regards to races and clubs? Are there many local races with active clubs? Road and mtb riding? I don't do any races or belong to any clubs so not too sure around that side of things, but what I can say is that here in NZ trail riding and enduro are way bigger than XC. So XC races may be hard to come by. No Nissan Trailseeker type events with 2000+ fun-riders. Quite a few enduro race though, if you're that way inclined. In general though cycling is big. Especially MTB!
hayleyearth Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I don't do any races or belong to any clubs so not too sure around that side of things, but what I can say is that here in NZ trail riding and enduro are way bigger than XC. So XC races may be hard to come by. No Nissan Trailseeker type events with 2000+ fun-riders. Quite a few enduro race though, if you're that way inclined. In general though cycling is big. Especially MTB! I think there is way less races and clubs etc here in NZ than in SA.Talking MTB and Road. Agree though, enduro racing is much larger here and by enduro I mean in the term as we use it in SA, here in NZ it means something totally totally different. Here enduro is like the long distance nissan trail seeker races. (so bikes generally with small travel suspension) 2W in NZ is enduro in SA - the race atmosphere is buzzing with plenty of riders around!
Wayne Potgieter Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) This looks like a good deal for anyone in NZ looking for a large duallie.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400893760840718/\ EDIT: Nevermind - its sold now. It was a niner Jet 9 dual suspension in large for $600 Edited October 13, 2019 by Wayne Potgieter
Wayne Potgieter Posted October 16, 2019 Author Posted October 16, 2019 Another good. Weekday evening netball matches at spark arena with 8,000 fans. patches and DJR 2
patches Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 Another good... The NZ blood service has an app with a feature that notifies the donor when their blood has been used to save a life. This probably gives donors a real perspective to the important work that they are doing, and hopefully encourages further donations. Either way I think it's a nice touch. davetapson, RossW, reteid and 2 others 5
Wayne Potgieter Posted October 16, 2019 Author Posted October 16, 2019 Another good... The NZ blood service has an app with a feature that notifies the donor when their blood has been used to save a life. This probably gives donors a real perspective to the important work that they are doing, and hopefully encourages further donations. Either way I think it's a nice touch.my wife donates regularly as well and we also like seeing when the blood is used. Unfortunately, I have been banned from donating for life. It’s a shame, I wish I could donate.
patches Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 my wife donates regularly as well and we also like seeing when the blood is used. Unfortunately, I have been banned from donating for life. It’s a shame, I wish I could donate. I should get back into it. I used to donate pretty regularly once upon a time. I then started travelling a a fair bit to Malaria, Yellow Fever, and even Ebola zones, so wasn't allowed to donate. My dad was in a similar boat to you. Also banned for life but really wanted to try make a difference. In his case he was able to donate platelets.
Wet Ears Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) M Edited October 17, 2019 by Wet Ears
Wayne Potgieter Posted October 25, 2019 Author Posted October 25, 2019 Ok - I need some holiday inspiration for a 7-10 day break between Christmas and New Years. Thinking of doing a South Island explorer thingy starting and endin in CHC and taking in the west coast. Anyone done this and have any tips maybe or ideas?
Wet Ears Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 What's the vibe like there after the rugga? Think they may take it even more seriously than we do as they are used to a team that consistently performs well.
DawieO Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 Most of my colleagues are out searching for Springbok jerseys so they can support us in the final! Rocket-Boy and Hairy 2
Wet Ears Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 Awesome, let's hope the extra support helps! Hairy 1
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