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#3490081 12-May-2026 10:42

More likely to be this one: https://www.watercare.co.nz/home/projects-and-updates/projects-around-auckland/may-road-booster-pump-station

Don't think it will have a significant impact on normal operating pressure, though. Looks like it's mostly another way to fill the reservoir.

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#3490088 12-May-2026 10:53

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Any time there is anything to do, I turn off my phone and use a computer. Small screens are the devil's work.

Totally agree. I do the bare minimum on my phone.

Android flagship supports keyboard and mouse + external monitor and desktop mode. My monitor supports usb input which I use for pd charging on the desk anyway so it's fairly straightforward and usually plugged in.

My main problem is that monitor does not have a usb hub. I'd use that setup often except for the clutter of additional BT keyboard/mouse required on the desk. I'd add a usb hub except I'd end up gluing it to the back of the monitor, don't need more wires, headache, adaptors, etc. I may get to it eventually..

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#3490091 12-May-2026 11:11

gzt:
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Any time there is anything to do, I turn off my phone and use a computer. Small screens are the devil's work.

Totally agree. I do the bare minimum on my phone.

Android flagship supports keyboard and mouse + external monitor and desktop mode. My monitor supports usb input which I use for pd charging on the desk anyway so it's fairly straightforward and usually plugged in.

My main problem is that monitor does not have a usb hub. I'd use that setup often except for the clutter of additional BT keyboard/mouse required on the desk. I'd add a usb hub except I'd end up gluing it to the back of the monitor, don't need more wires headache adaptors etc. I may get to it eventually..

Yes, aware of that. And used a couple of times over the last years. Still not the same experience. I think mobile browser support is particularly bad in general.

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#3490102 12-May-2026 11:32

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Yes, aware of that. And used a couple of times over the last years. Still not the same experience. I think mobile browser support is particularly bad in general.

Its fine for google apps and a few other things, but so many sites seem to serve the fisher-price version just because its a mobile.

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#3490108 12-May-2026 12:10

According to both our sons ... large gaming towers with flashing lights, and water cooling are among life's essentials. As long as I'm not paying, I don't mind.

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#3491000 14-May-2026 20:41

I have a Blunt umbrella. Are there any other similarly strong and repairable umbrella brands worth looking at?

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#3492024 17-May-2026 16:55

A strange question. I have never worn Moleskin pants and the only thing I know about them is that they are made of wool. So my question is are they warm, are they comfortable, do they where well?

Do they bag at the knee?

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3492118 17-May-2026 20:55

MikeB4:

A strange question. I have never worn Moleskin pants and the only thing I know about them is that they are made of wool. So my question is are they warm, are they comfortable, do they where well?

Do they bag at the knee?

True moleskin fabric is 100% cotton - not wool.

I have a pair of moleskin pants I bought in the UK several years ago. They have not bagged at all, are very hard-wearing, warm, comfy and I love ‘em.

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#3492120 17-May-2026 21:03

MikeB4:

A strange question. I have never worn Moleskin pants and the only thing I know about them is that they are made of wool. So my question is are they warm, are they comfortable, do they where well?

Do they bag at the knee?

Bought Mr E Moleskin pants in London. I can attest they are cotton with a velvety brushed surface outside that makes them warm to touch. Yes they do bag a bit at the knee after wearing. Depends also on how tight they are.

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#3492127 17-May-2026 21:35

MikeB4: A strange question. I have never worn Moleskin pants ~~and the only thing I know about them is that they are made of wool~~. So my question is are they warm, are they comfortable, do they where well?

I had some black moleskin [well known brand name forgotten] for two or three years. I'd describe them as hard wearing and robust for relatively active use. The surface colour faded somewhat in one or two places maybe 100mm either side of the knee to a reddy-brown after a couple of years and they finished life as painting and lawnmowing pants. No rips tears or scuffs. Possibly still in the cupboard somewhere. I remember them as warm in winter, at least warmer than jeans of the same weight anyway.

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#3492189 18-May-2026 07:43

Thanks for the answers folks, much appreciated. The key is warmth. Being in a wheelchair over the cold months means one’s legs can get very cold. Looking at the prices they are inexpensive so I will give them a try.

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#3496447 29-May-2026 16:01

If people can’t follow instructions why do they ask for them?

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#3496543 29-May-2026 16:13

gzt: I have a Blunt umbrella. Are there any other similarly strong and repairable umbrella brands worth looking at?

Knirps—but I don't know if you can buy them where you are.

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#3496544 29-May-2026 16:17

Tinkerisk:

gzt: I have a Blunt umbrella. Are there any other similarly strong and repairable umbrella brands worth looking at?

Knirps—but I don't know if you can buy them where you are.

I'm not sure the Knirps would resist the famous Wellington wind gusts though.

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#3496554 29-May-2026 17:13

freitasm:

I'm not sure the Knirps would resist the famous Wellington wind gusts though.

Hamburg also goes by the name "Rainville"—and believe me, given the wind speeds that are standard here, Americans would declare a national emergency. I have never bought any other brand (though I have used others—only to subsequently toss them in the trash). However, I don't know if they still manufacture them with that same quality, as I have only ever bought two in my entire life. Unfortunately, I left my first Knirps behind somewhere in the subway. I bought the second one 20 years ago, and I still carry it daily with me in my messenger bag as an ultralight, manual compact umbrella. It is considered essential gear in Hamburg. 90% of all umbrellas on our streets now come from China.

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