[Smile] What's something small that really makes you smile?

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#3021740 15-Jan-2023 23:33

If I am honest I knew what it did, I just didn't really think it would help and was worried what would happen throwing 100c water at net curtains, but wow it was awesome.

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#3022449 16-Jan-2023 23:27

The new bridge just north of Blenheim.

I was down that way last week and was anticipating the old bridge and being extra mindful of approaching larger vehicles. The old bridge was just wide enough for large trucks to pass in opposite directions but wouldn't be possible at the southern entrance due to the turn at especially that end.

Both lanes of new Blenheim bridge to open this week | Stuff.co.nz

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#3022470 17-Jan-2023 03:35

By chance I found a smart noname Zigbee 3-way power strip in a discount store for the equivalent of 33.90 NZD. After tests, it turned out that it works perfectly under Home Assistant - I had prepared myself for an analysis session.

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#3022484 17-Jan-2023 07:21

I reckon many Wellingtonians, especially those who commute, will smile along with me at this satirical piece from Dave Armstrong.

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

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#3024062 19-Jan-2023 16:24

The effort that 818 scammers are sometimes still willing to go to. This arrived in a hand-addressed, airmail envelope. It restores my faith in their work ethic 😁

I'm a bit miffed it took 6 months to get here from South Africa, though.

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#3024335 19-Jan-2023 20:35

Inflight wifi!

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#3024735 20-Jan-2023 11:52

Soon to be followed by in flight talking on cellphones.

Judging by behaviour of ppl on UK trains (even in quiet, phone free carriages)...... I really really don't want this to be a service....

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#3025314 21-Jan-2023 23:02

I finished installing ceiling fans in our house.

7 fans installed, 3 lights moved. I’ve had enough of drilling concrete above my head for a while.

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#3025364 22-Jan-2023 09:59

Ahh, the satisfaction of working on one's house instead of paying a somebody to do it.

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#3025419 22-Jan-2023 10:47

Ah, the satisfaction of relaxing on a recliner with a cool drink as I watch someone I paid to work on my house.

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#3025497 22-Jan-2023 15:21

You're not on Atlantis anymore, Duncan Idaho.

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#3025498 22-Jan-2023 15:23

MadEngineer:
Ahh, the satisfaction of working on one's house instead of paying a somebody to do it.

Ah the pain of being a cheap bastard.

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#3025548 22-Jan-2023 15:41

Pfft. I'm a bit pedantic with my painting so by doing it myself I know it's done right, at least for an amateur. I like to sand it clean, inspect, wash, repair, undercoat/primer twice with optional sanding in between followed by two coats of the topcoat. Don't think many painters would go through all that even if you paid them

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#3025555 22-Jan-2023 16:01

Rikkitic:
Ah, the satisfaction of relaxing on a recliner with a cool drink as I watch someone I paid to work on my house.

For me it's a balancing act, I do what I can and what I feel competent at doing, but for some things it just makes more sense to give money to someone with a lifetime of experience doing that, and the appropriate tools and materials, and the ability to call a plumber/sparkie who will actually turn up the next day, to sort the issue out.

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#3025562 22-Jan-2023 16:39

MadEngineer:

Pfft. I'm a bit pedantic with my painting so by doing it myself I know it's done right, at least for an amateur. I like to sand it clean, inspect, wash, repair, undercoat/primer twice with optional sanding in between followed by two coats of the topcoat. Don't think many painters would go through all that even if you paid them

Yes they do, problem is not many people want to pay them to do it so you have to actually explain the job you want done.

90% of their work is people doing a house up to flip so the prep work generally is "give it a wipe down with alcohol so its clean enough that the paint will stick" and go for it.

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