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#2435755 10-Mar-2020 15:52

SheriffNZ:

I disagree 🤣

Touché.... ..You can stay because you have such a evil sense of humour.... but all others watch out :)

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#2435760 10-Mar-2020 16:01

SheriffNZ:*he says posting anonymously on a forum

Robin, what is this 'anonymous' thing you speak of? :P

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#2435776 10-Mar-2020 16:08

Behodar:

SheriffNZ:*he says posting anonymously on a forum

Robin, what is this 'anonymous' thing you speak of? :P

Well played. I know I've signed off on a few posts with my name. Robin who though?

DM me if you actually know....

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#2435779 10-Mar-2020 16:15

I do know, because it's in your public profile :)

You might want to edit that (https://www.geekzone.co.nz/upd_user.asp) if it's supposed to be a secret!

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#2435783 10-Mar-2020 16:19

Behodar:

I do know, because it's in your public profile :)

You might want to edit that (https://www.geekzone.co.nz/upd_user.asp) if it's supposed to be a secret!

Good to know... I'm ok with it.

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#2436347 11-Mar-2020 14:20

Herald website, headline just now:

’Abhorrent’: Native seabird reportedly with crossbow.

So, the birds have dropped their wings and taken up arms.

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#2436381 11-Mar-2020 16:17

wellygary:

I bet this reporter is feeling a bit stink after proudly claiming this 4 days ago.... I wonder if we will get an update- I doubt it....

"Comment: Why I'm still travelling to Northern Italy during coronavirus outbreak- 6 Mar, 2020 3:15pm

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12314595

"I've asked for advice on social media, and the responses have been mixed, but most are on the side of still going."

She's finally seen sense, but she is not happy about it.... and has a very millennial grump

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12315770

Coronavirus: The pros and cons of cancelling my trip to Europe

But now I've reached the point where I have to eat my words, swallow my pride, and say I'm not going anymore. Not just to Italy, but to Europe at all.

"I still maintain people should not have to put their lives on hold over this virus. People should still be able to travel, as long as they follow the correct precautions and are prepared to isolate themselves as necessary.

There are a hundred other things we could die from, a thousand other things that put us at risk of serious harm or hospitalisation."

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#2437353 13-Mar-2020 09:57

Liam Napier: Could fortune be turning for the Blues?

"Last week the Blues benefited from a red card to Hurricanes prop Tyrel Lomax in the 46th minute of their victory in Wellington. The Hurricanes led 8-7 at the time, and imploded through ill-discipline to being left with 12 men."

Liam Napier seems to have forgotten which code the Blues play. Either that or he's tragically bad at math.

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#2437452 13-Mar-2020 11:10

1024kb: Liam Napier: Could fortune be turning for the Blues?

"Last week the Blues benefited from a red card to Hurricanes prop Tyrel Lomax in the 46th minute of their victory in Wellington. The Hurricanes led 8-7 at the time, and imploded through ill-discipline to being left with 12 men."

Liam Napier seems to have forgotten which code the Blues play. Either that or he's tragically bad at math.

No, his maths is correct, but his explanation was wrong (well, incomplete). Subsequent to the red card there were two yellow cards, which meant at one stage the Hurricanes only had 12 players on the field.

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#2438349 15-Mar-2020 03:10

HDA article in the Herald today painting today's travel restrictions as a political ploy. FFS tanking the economy is a great idea for a sitting government.

The mind boggles.

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#2438352 15-Mar-2020 04:03

wellygary:

wellygary:

I bet this reporter is feeling a bit stink after proudly claiming this 4 days ago.... I wonder if we will get an update- I doubt it....

"Comment: Why I'm still travelling to Northern Italy during coronavirus outbreak- 6 Mar, 2020 3:15pm

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12314595

"I've asked for advice on social media, and the responses have been mixed, but most are on the side of still going."

She's finally seen sense, but she is not happy about it.... and has a very millennial grump

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12315770

Coronavirus: The pros and cons of cancelling my trip to Europe

But now I've reached the point where I have to eat my words, swallow my pride, and say I'm not going anymore. Not just to Italy, but to Europe at all.

"I still maintain people should not have to put their lives on hold over this virus. People should still be able to travel, as long as they follow the correct precautions and are prepared to isolate themselves as necessary.

There are a hundred other things we could die from, a thousand other things that put us at risk of serious harm or hospitalisation."

Ridiculous sour grapes. If she really believes what she’s written, she should put her money where her mouth is, and just go. Do us all a favour.

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#2438405 15-Mar-2020 09:27

According to Stuff - response to a virus can cause earthquakes (/s)

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#2443570 22-Mar-2020 10:58

For flip's sake Stuff. Three weeks of articles saying 'no need to hoard', 'don't go and panic-buy', 'leave some for other people'

Nek' minnit:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120420838/coronavirus-family-of-12-ready-for-three-months-survival

(Note that I'm not criticising the family who are the subject of this article, good on them. Having a dig at Stuff for publishing this now knowing full well that certain people will interpret this as , oh sh**, I do not to stock up on everything.)

Sometimes I use big words I don't always fully understand in an effort to make myself sound more photosynthesis.

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#2443582 22-Mar-2020 11:13

floydbloke:

(Note that I'm not criticising the family who are the subject of this article, good on them. Having a dig at Stuff for publishing this now knowing full well that certain people will interpret this as , oh sh**, I do not to stock up on everything.)

Not good on them. They are doing exactly what people are being urged not to do. Thanks to them and others like them, people in real need may be deprived of supplies they actually need. This isn't clever; it is selfish. I do agree with your comment about Stuff publicising this.

Plesse igmore amd axxept applogies in adbance fir anu typos

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#2443594 22-Mar-2020 11:44

Rikkitic:

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Not good on them. They are doing exactly what people are being urged not to do. ..

Sorry I should have been clearer and my choice of words could have been better. The family in the article haven't just gone and raided the supermarket, they've built up their stockpile over 15 years. If that gives them comfort and assurance then I won't hold that against them.

Sometimes I use big words I don't always fully understand in an effort to make myself sound more photosynthesis.

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