Axisential @ Axisential @lemmy.nz

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Haha, yes that's the last resort! I am fundamentally a cheapskate, so if there's a chance I can fix or build something myself, I'm totally headed down that path lol

Yup, definitely our wettest and least settled period here. And you should plan a visit - it's a stunning part of the country!

Yup, got it in one. I have some very strict operational levels for the two waterways we deal with - today was a tough call, as when I checked them at 0730 we were still well within operational, however looking at the forecast I decided not to risk it and cancelled both trips proactively. Was a great call as the rain came in hard and by about 11AM the river was in a screaming flood. Worst case would have been some disappointed tourists (as our systems virtually eliminate the possibility of getting stuck in the cave by rising water) but still better to cancel early than give them half a trip. So yeah, a couple of $K of lost income for the day, but I am always happy to err on the side of caution.

Wild, stormy day here on the West Coast - big thunderstorms around 8am which was quite exciting. Think I've got work under control, which means I might be able to join the rest of the fam for a few days in Dunedin. Gotta be happy about that :)

Due at work about midday, so currently chilling with the NPR Explosions in the Sky concert on, loud!

Uh oh. I've had it once and that was enough for me - got it at a funeral in my case. Good luck!

Cheers, much appreciated. Didn't realise I could just sort it all on the day. Have been out of the country for about 20 years!

Audit went well yesterday - no non-conformances and only a couple of observations. Super happy. Today is all about chill and catch up on emails lol

Hahah, yes indeed - and very much in the spotlight at the moment with the ongoing Whakaari shenanigans.

I was just reading the RNZ article on Vagus Nerve Stimulation yesterday - fascinating read. Personal interest for me with a strong familial history of Rheumatoid arthritis.

Cheers - Adventure Tourism.

Our 3-yearly safety audit today. Wish me luck!

Wow, had no idea idea our obesity rates were so high. That's horrific.

I'm a fan of DADGAD - has been well used, so easy to find reference chord shapes

Haha, those overtired kids can be a handful for sure. Overtired adults too lol

I upvoted just to even it out

Gearing up for a week or so of bachelordom. Wife is Taking the kids down to Dunedin for the school hols to visit family - hoping I can get away to join them in the second but looking less and less likely, as I'm going to be short on staff at work.

Cheers, me too

It is, it's despicable and deplorable behaviour. We've got Age Concern involved, but great to know there are other avenues there as well. Unfortunately it's looking like it's largely going to go through lawyers now.

A bit of a hell day here - have a situation going on in the extended whanau that's coming to a head. My mother is coming out of it as the 'bad guy' when all she's trying to do is protect her elderly Mother's assets from being pillaged by my Aunts and Uncle. It's horrible to see what money (or lack thereof) can do to what was a close family. It's like something out of a bad soap opera. Mum's a mess :(

What a brilliant read. So much power tied up with the supermarkets - I'd love to see a similar reckoning here