My tennis group went out for a pub meal last night to say goodbye to us. It used the savings from playing fees to cover all our meals and a drink.
A nice gesture.
@MrsBeaky I have been thinking of those in the far North and Whakatane and Ohope where I have friends as well as Wairoa, where I taught for year and where they've had more than their share of natural disasters in the last few years
We have been fortunate here in the middle of the South Island and it looks as though we will only have rainfall that is a bit heavier than usual. In the past I've gone out with a shovel and cleared the gutters, but I noticed this time the Council had already done that which was a relief as I have a heavy cold and it would be stupid to be out unless it was absolutely necessary.
I think the Student Volunteer Army. which was first formed in response to the Christchurch quakes, may mobilise again as they have a week of holidays left.
@MrsBeaky I have been thinking of those in the far North and Whakatane and Ohope where I have friends as well as Wairoa, where I taught for year and where they've had more than their share of natural disasters in the last few years
We have been fortunate here in the middle of the South Island and it looks as though we will only have rainfall that is a bit heavier than usual. In the past I've gone out with a shovel and cleared the gutters, but I noticed this time the Council had already done that which was a relief as I have a heavy cold and it would be stupid to be out unless it was absolutely necessary.
I think the Student Volunteer Army. which was first formed in response to the Christchurch quakes, may mobilise again as they have a week of holidays left.
Glad you're ok.
Beaky daughter has messaged to say things are relatively ok where she is based in the North.
She's currently training as a volunteer in the Fire Service so could well find herself on duty during future weather events!
Just a quick note to say that we have departed for the other side of the equator for the next ten weeks, although I may post the occasional update here. See travel thread in Heaven for more details.
Just a quick note to say that we have departed for the other side of the equator for the next ten weeks, although I may post the occasional update here. See travel thread in Heaven for more details.
Safe travels: I trust you have bypassed the Middle East.
@MrsBeaky -Good to hear of your daughter training in Civil Defense. The more trained people there are in the community, the better the outcomes for everyone.
Buses are my only mode of travel, so I'm not affected by the rise in petrol prices and being over 65 I have a gold card, which means I travel free after 9.00 a.m. There are more people on the buses at the moment due to school holidays, but it will be interesting to see if/how rising prices affect bus patronage. The bus fleet in Christchurch is also increasing the number of electric buses which will make it less vulnerable.
The NZ Government has stepped in with an extra payment for families affected by price rises, but I believe it's quite limited.
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A nice gesture.
We have been fortunate here in the middle of the South Island and it looks as though we will only have rainfall that is a bit heavier than usual. In the past I've gone out with a shovel and cleared the gutters, but I noticed this time the Council had already done that which was a relief as I have a heavy cold and it would be stupid to be out unless it was absolutely necessary.
I think the Student Volunteer Army. which was first formed in response to the Christchurch quakes, may mobilise again as they have a week of holidays left.
Glad you're ok.
Beaky daughter has messaged to say things are relatively ok where she is based in the North.
She's currently training as a volunteer in the Fire Service so could well find herself on duty during future weather events!
I haven't noticed much.
Have NZ fuel costs increased by 25% to 50% because of the Iran war?
Safe travels: I trust you have bypassed the Middle East.
Buses are my only mode of travel, so I'm not affected by the rise in petrol prices and being over 65 I have a gold card, which means I travel free after 9.00 a.m. There are more people on the buses at the moment due to school holidays, but it will be interesting to see if/how rising prices affect bus patronage. The bus fleet in Christchurch is also increasing the number of electric buses which will make it less vulnerable.
The NZ Government has stepped in with an extra payment for families affected by price rises, but I believe it's quite limited.