New Zealand - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[hayleyearth]

Good Lord.. Is that how big your kid is now!

 

She's a very big/tall 2y4m old.

Wearing 4y old clothes!

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

She's a very big/tall 2y4m old.

Wearing 4y old clothes!

 

Clothes sizing, here in SA anyway, is so out of whack.

We have a 2 yr old in 3/4yr clothing, a 4 year old in 5/6yr clothing and an 8yr old wearing 10/11yr clothing.

Suppose that's what you get when 90% of the clothing is made out in the East.........

[RudoJ]

Clothes sizing, here in SA anyway, is so out of whack.

We have a 2 yr old in 3/4yr clothing, a 4 year old in 5/6yr clothing and an 8yr old wearing 10/11yr clothing.

Suppose that's what you get when 90% of the clothing is made out in the East.........

Very true...my son turning 12 in Feb, men's XS to S...he grew 5cm since April...gonna be a huge fellow. very active with cricket and cycling

[davetapson]

Nov 25th?

[patches]

Nov 25th?

 

Works for me!

[Clippies]

Nov 25th?

Good for me

[hayleyearth]

Nov 25th?

I'm in. I use the ferry home so anywhere on the viaduct/waterfront/wynyard is good for me. I work @ 104 Fanshawe.

[davetapson]

I'm in. I use the ferry home so anywhere on the viaduct/waterfront/wynyard is good for me. I work @ 104 Fanshawe.

If you have a better suggestion for venue...?

[hayleyearth]

If you have a better suggestion for venue...?

Where the beer is cheap

Look at the specials for the joylab places (I think there is one or 2 places under them there), they typically have nice specials on week day evenings ...

 

[i'm currently all about saving of course ]

[patches]

If you have a better suggestion for venue...?

 

 

Where the beer is cheap

Look at the specials for the joylab places (I think there is one or 2 places under them there), they typically have nice specials on week day evenings ...

 

[i'm currently all about saving of course ]

 

I don't know if they still do it (or if they're still open), but on Wednesdays Lenin's (viaduct) did $5 beers with a free burger (home made, supermarket patties, but free).

 

EDIT: I think Lenin's has closed down, but...

 

• 16 Tun is pretty cool.
• The Conservatory has big tasty pizzas,
• Sardines has a nice waterside vibe, and one can order certain menu items from both the neighbouring restaurants (White & Wongs and Burger Boy) and
• Lula Inn is always pretty cool.
• Dr Rudi's is also nearby.

No shortage of gathering spots around the Viaduct/Wynyard Quarter

Edited November 11, 2020 by patches

[hayleyearth]

Went to ride at Totara park yesterday, it was pretty nice!

We'd be going back definitely.

Layla loved it

[patches]

Marmite (NZ version), Vegemite, or Our Mate (Saffer Marmite)?

 

For those pf you who are partial to the salty axle grease, whats' your go-to?

 

EDIT: this random thought comes whilst I am eating corn thins with flora and Australian axle grease, in an attempt to curb my appetite and shed some kilos   

Edited November 16, 2020 by patches

[IceCreamMan]

Marmite (NZ version), Vegemite, or Our Mate (Saffer Marmite)?

 

For those pf you who are partial to the salty axle grease, whats' your go-to?

 

EDIT: this random thought comes whilst I am eating corn thins with flora and Australian axle grease, in an attempt to curb my appetite and shed some kilos

My wife when we were in NZ took to promite. We now buy it here at 8 quid a bottle via Amazon. Edited November 16, 2020 by IceCreamMan

[patches]

My wife when we were in NZ took to promite. We now buy it here at 8 quid a bottle via Amazon.

 

Aah, I haven't tried that one! Will keep an eye out.

[davetapson]

An Ugly: Where are the flying ostriches?  Damn, bird poo on cars on NZ...

Edit: updated A bad to An ugly...

Edited November 16, 2020 by davetapson

[intern]

A Bad: Where are the flying ostriches?  Damn, bird poo on cars on NZ...

Absolutely HATE this 'effect'! Damned seabirds are the WORST.