not really a Meme, but...

Sooo...went along to the Family Group Conference for the boy that mugged TR Jnr today.

This kid...when you hear the story, he's been up against it from day 1...and I think the way the system is geared hasnt helped either, but cant really go into too much here

Anyway, I got to say my piece for TR Jnr and added a bit from me, and I actually got quite emotional during it, which isnt what I had expected.

This kid had been busy, were other parents there, one of the other boys came as well, from incidents over a 4 month period .

Quite a draining experience, I went in with an open mind that this is a worthwhile process, and even told the boy I wanted to believe that there is some good in him and he can set himself on a positive path in life with the support he has around him.

After going through it, I'm no better able to determine if he will change his ways or if he will end up in prison (or worse...) in a year or 2.

He is in a good place (police enforced) at present and has been for 2 full months and will be for at least another 6 weeks or so, but whether he wants to move on, is upto him and equally as much, the ongoing support that he will need.

Isnt this what everyone apparently wanted?

@Winger said in Coronavirus - New Zealand:

At this point I believe Trump is the worlds only hope.

take that BS to the other thread!

Watched S1 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

Found this on Netflix on a wet day, quite enjoyed it!

Front squat pb of 110kg, had asked TRJnr to spot but didn't need him and he was pushing me to go higher as I did it easy, but I didn't go up again.

@bayimports tbf when I saw the trailer and Kate in it, I knew it wasn't likely to be up for any acting or best film awards, she has never been a top actress, but then she is still better than others, has done well with the roles she has had (Selene being a big 'un)

@snowy no idea, I'm gonna see if I can walk in to make my appointment on Wednesday as I have another appointment near Okara where they go the vaccinations.

I was gonna wait, but would rather get it done sooner now.

@kiwiwomble yes but given the incident happened back in May, did he tell his employer (NZR)

So would Fozzie and Co have been aware it was him being charged when they selected him for the ABs this year?

Have to assume so? So they take the old innocent until proven otherwise stance?

@bayimports I liked it, would give it half a point more than you, good fun.

Agree with your comic book comment though.

@canefan I'm very lucky, I can work through any level, but many of my clients cant, and whats worse (for them) is they have to keep paying, so initially, no impact on me, but any prolonged lockdown will affect me.

Many have kicked on had booming turnover since (range of different trades/occupations) I have only had 2 clients who have ceased trading due to covid, and one imported luxury items from France (they were looking to get the product made in NZ, as sourcing it was the issue, not what they were selling)

according to the Covid page, I can get vaccinated from the 28th, which is basically the 1st day anyone can get it, I was gonna sit back and wait until more of the country had been done (ie I am low risk) but I might look to get it done when I can.

What is surprising, is Mrs TR does some work at a retirement village, run by the largest provider in NZ, but she hasnt been asked to have it done, but when i click through the Covid page, she would be in group 2.