Lockdown/Covid Check In
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@Bones said in Lockdown Check In:
@voodoo said in Lockdown Check In:
@Bones said in Lockdown Check In:
@voodoo would be Melbourne or Brisbane, I don't think I could handle the heat in Brisbane for 6 months of the year as much as Bonesetta would love it. Ideally split the year between both but probably would end up being a bit shit. Could possibly wangle Sydders, that would usually prove problematic as we don't have an office there, but things have changed on that front I guess eh.
@MajorRage yeah we've been seriously/jokingly discussing NZ, but thought it's probably best to wait the year out and reassess next year. Good to know there's a bloody strong option there now. We only just bought the house a year ago and absolutely love it, plus still trying for baby bones, so a fair bit to work through.
I'd def go Mlb over Brs. The weather for one as you say, but just generally stuff going on. Brisbane is easy, no traffic, relaxed etc.. But you know where else they say is easy living? Fucking Palmerston North.
Melbourne is fun, it's alive, has a culture. Amazing food. It's no Northern Beaches of Sydney of course, but it goes close.
Yeah have spent a fair bit of time in both thanks to work the last couple of years, really like Brs but Mlb definitely has an appeal to this Welly boy. So that settles it, Ulla Dulla it is!
I spent NYE one of 2001/2/3 can't remember exactly at the Ulladulla bowling club.
Was fucking terrible if I'm honest, though we had a crew of 12 that could have fun anywhere.
Beautiful spot though, nice golf course too
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Seriously. I love Melbourne but not because of its climate. Why do you think all the Mexicans head north for winter? Although I guess if you're from Welly then the wind and cold won't worry you.
Fucking shit climate. I was at a Boxing Day test a few years back and it was fucking freezing. Two hours later it was in the mid 30's.
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@dogmeat said in Lockdown Check In:
Seriously. I love Melbourne but not because of its climate. Why do you think all the Mexicans head north for winter? Although I guess if you're from Welly then the wind and cold won't worry you.
Fucking shit climate. I was at a Boxing Day test a few years back and it was fucking freezing. Two hours later it was in the mid 30's.
Melbourne is awesome to visit, but because of the weather not to live.
Hell, I'm acclimatised to mild Sydney winters so there's no way I'm handling Melbourne's winter.
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@dogmeat said in Lockdown Check In:
Seriously. I love Melbourne but not because of its climate.
Yeah I like it too. Great place, good food, always something happening sports wise, art galleries, shows. Very cosmopolitan.
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@dogmeat said in Lockdown Check In:
Fucking shit climate. I was at a Boxing Day test a few years back and it was fucking freezing. Two hours later it was in the mid 30's.
Yep. You either have an airmass from Antartica (or at least the Southern Ocean) or one from a massive desert under a baking sun. A northely is sweltering, a southerly bloody freezing and not much in between.
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@Bones I'm off to watch some club footy today (guy I have coached with last 3 years is coming out of retirement) was gonna to go watch some of the boys from the team I have coached the last 8 seasons play for the first time when I havent been coaching them, but games are away and way-away...next week.
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God I'm half considering going back and playing this year
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@mariner4life I think about it every year, and every club game I watch I think man I reckon I could still do this...then I look in the mirror and see this old fluffybunny looking back at me.
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Just reserve grade mate nothing serious
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@mariner4life yep it's when I watch the prems I think I could play reserves, cos some of the kids playing prems look huge haha...not to mention not being able to cut it in the prems
I'll stick to my golden oldies
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turned up at the end of the reserves game today and got asked by a couple of guys if I want to play next week...sadly more an indictment of numbers than requiring my unique skillset!
Apparently good numbers at trainings pre-lockdown, but post lockdown numbers were down.
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Travelling NZ, interesting how many places remain closed. In Franz Joseph right now and the hot pools are closed still along with all but one of the Glacier tour companies. Apparently anything controlled by Ngai Tahu remains shut (Inc Shotover Jet in QT)
Very disappointing, has a big follow-on effect for motels, restaurants etc.
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@taniwharugby said in Lockdown Check In:
@mariner4life yep it's when I watch the prems I think I could play reserves, cos some of the kids playing prems look huge haha...not to mention not being able to cut it in the prems
I'll stick to my golden oldies
One of our core Presidents players has come back to senior rugby this year, when he last played we were a top side in the Waikato with Richard Kahui a notable player he played alongside. He is 39 this year, a great club man, his business is a big sponsor this year.
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I'm out!
Yes it's an hour up the road. And I've been here for work twice in the last fortnight.
But I've got an apartment in Port Douglas until Monday. Right in the middle of town. Restaurants. Pubs. Occasional family stuff.
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@mariner4life living the dream! Enjoy the freedom
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@mariner4life said in Lockdown Check In:
I'm out!
Yes it's an hour up the road. And I've been here for work twice in the last fortnight.
But I've got an apartment in Port Douglas until Monday. Right in the middle of town. Restaurants. Pubs. Occasional family stuff.
Yes!
WE just got confirmation that the campsite we booked for next weekend is ALL GO. Fingers crossed the weather allows it to be decent, but I am relying on UK summer weather here, so anything is possible ...
Best times of my life growing up were camping at Matauri Bay. Not so sure I'm so into it myself ( and Mrs MR is in for a hell of a reality check after living a four-seasons life), but if they kids enjoy it half as much as I did, it'll be fully worthwhile.
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Camping is awesome. Drive 2-5 hours somewhere. Unpack. Put up tent. Cook. Do dishes. Clean. Try to make kids sleep. Drink yourself silly. Have terrible uncomfortable sleep. Wake up sweating in Aussie sun. Wonder what to do all day. Repeat above from "Cook" down until final morning then pack away tent. Drive home
Once home, book holiday with with proper roof and aircon and bed and cooker.
A few months later, cancel booking and book camping again.
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Looove camping. Cape opens up this weekend so I'm going bush when the roads dry.
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If all goes according to plan, I'll be riding up to do the three eastern corners (Cameron, Haddon and Poeppel) in ~six weeks.