"...The Defence Force is considering the use of remote-control drone planes to patrol New Zealand's waters, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed..."
Probably cheaper than trying to lure our pilots back from the aussie air force!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A good idea
"...The Defence Force is considering the use of remote-control drone planes to patrol New Zealand's waters, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed..."
Probably cheaper than trying to lure our pilots back from the aussie air force!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Squandering other peoples money
Don't councils love to do this!
When you don't do something productive to EARN your money, you don't appreciate the value of it. News flash- your ratepayers DO!
DON'T FEED THE FRIGGIN' PIGEONS! Especially with ratepayers money!
Let the bums drink themselves to death somewhere they ain't a nuisance- say, the local tip. That or jail- not that they will do too much drinking there.
I see no merit in enabling a pack of piss-heads self-destructive habits- it's bad enough that we are paying out for welfare and medical for a bunch of dero's.
You want to kill youreslf with the booze- fine, don't bother turning up a hospital wasting time and taxpayer dollars that could be spent on someone worth a damn!
When you don't do something productive to EARN your money, you don't appreciate the value of it. News flash- your ratepayers DO!
"Residents fighting a proposed "wet house" for alcoholic vagrants in Island Bay have accused Wellington City Council of trying to clear the homeless out of the central city.
The council has offered $500,000 over two years to set up the country's first wet house in Ribble St. The building – a former halfway house for mental patients that is owned by Housing New Zealand – would house about eight alcoholics, allowing them to continue drinking but offering 24-hour care..."
I have another solution-DON'T FEED THE FRIGGIN' PIGEONS! Especially with ratepayers money!
Let the bums drink themselves to death somewhere they ain't a nuisance- say, the local tip. That or jail- not that they will do too much drinking there.
I see no merit in enabling a pack of piss-heads self-destructive habits- it's bad enough that we are paying out for welfare and medical for a bunch of dero's.
You want to kill youreslf with the booze- fine, don't bother turning up a hospital wasting time and taxpayer dollars that could be spent on someone worth a damn!
Monday, September 28, 2009
More on cycling
As it seems to be a bit topical at the moment, and I have 'outed' myself as a cyclist (although mostly in bygone days)- it would seen the time for another rant (1804 to date!)
I have always ridden on my own or with one other person, at most. Mob mentality is not my scene. The rule has always been 'single file and hug the left'- that being the best way to survive- NZ drivers being as skilled as they are!
These mobs of lycra-wrapped wannabe organ doners have nothing but my contempt- for their lack of interest in remaining part of the human race. As many know, I travel the back road of rural New Zealand daily and in doing so, I have had many a close call with groups of cling-wrapped organs all over my lane- and the other. They seem to be totally oblivious to the fact that big chunks of Japanese steel are using these roads will *really hurt* when they collide with five kilos of alloy- at whatever speed.
None are more of a pain in the arse as the group of geriatrics who clog the back roads of Greytown totally oblivious to any rules of the road. I am of the firm belief that they are going for a vehicle-assisted suicide, to avoid being committed to a rest home for approaching dementia!
Another point- these rolling roadblocks- are they ever policed for the correct following distance?- half a wheel diameter seems to be the norm.
If they held the correct spacing, maybe 20 of them would not have been take out up north!
I have always ridden on my own or with one other person, at most. Mob mentality is not my scene. The rule has always been 'single file and hug the left'- that being the best way to survive- NZ drivers being as skilled as they are!
These mobs of lycra-wrapped wannabe organ doners have nothing but my contempt- for their lack of interest in remaining part of the human race. As many know, I travel the back road of rural New Zealand daily and in doing so, I have had many a close call with groups of cling-wrapped organs all over my lane- and the other. They seem to be totally oblivious to the fact that big chunks of Japanese steel are using these roads will *really hurt* when they collide with five kilos of alloy- at whatever speed.
None are more of a pain in the arse as the group of geriatrics who clog the back roads of Greytown totally oblivious to any rules of the road. I am of the firm belief that they are going for a vehicle-assisted suicide, to avoid being committed to a rest home for approaching dementia!
Another point- these rolling roadblocks- are they ever policed for the correct following distance?- half a wheel diameter seems to be the norm.
If they held the correct spacing, maybe 20 of them would not have been take out up north!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Believe it-or not
Eight years ago, I brought a bike. A lifetime ago I used to be a mad keen mountain biker, when this was so new it wasn't trendy!
Two days after I brought it, I destroyed what was left of my left knee cartilage. A couple of years later it was the ligaments in my left hand. The bike has sat in the garage unused since- I have never used it.
Today I got on it and rode it for a couple of k's!
This weight loss thing is really starting to kick in!
I WILL get back below 85kg!
Two days after I brought it, I destroyed what was left of my left knee cartilage. A couple of years later it was the ligaments in my left hand. The bike has sat in the garage unused since- I have never used it.
Today I got on it and rode it for a couple of k's!
This weight loss thing is really starting to kick in!
I WILL get back below 85kg!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
I hate daylight saving
An idea thought up by some cretin without children, a job just around the corner with a 0900 start and a centrally heated home.
Obviously somebody who does not share a house with others who are now in fouler moods than is the norm at reveille. Or has never been kicked by an irate cow.
I'm not quite sure what the right punishmnet should be for those who choose to inflict this upon us.
Bastinado doen't cut it, but keel-hauling seems about right- or possibly being staked to an ant hill. The saw may be a little excessive in these enlightened times.
I may change my mind on that when I leave for work tommorrow morning...
Obviously somebody who does not share a house with others who are now in fouler moods than is the norm at reveille. Or has never been kicked by an irate cow.
I'm not quite sure what the right punishmnet should be for those who choose to inflict this upon us.
Bastinado doen't cut it, but keel-hauling seems about right- or possibly being staked to an ant hill. The saw may be a little excessive in these enlightened times.
I may change my mind on that when I leave for work tommorrow morning...
Friday, September 25, 2009
This will mess with your brain!
Friday Funnies
Q. Two South Auckland girls jump off a cliff. Who wins?
A. Society.
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Q. What do you call a 30 year old South Auckland girl?
A. Granny.
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Q. Why did the South Auckland girl cross the road?
A. To start a fight with a complete stranger for no reason whatsoever.
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Q. What do you call an South Auckland girl in a white tracksuit?
A. The bride.
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Q. What's the first question during an South Auckland quiz night?
A. What you looking at?
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Q. What does an South Auckland girl use as protection during sex?
A. A bus shelter.
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Q. Two South Auckland kids in a car without any music - who is driving?
A. The policeman.
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Q. What's the difference between a boy and an South Auckland girl?
A. An South Auckland girl has a higher sperm count.
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Q. What's the most confusing day in South Auckland ?
A. Father's day
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Q. How do people know Jesus wasn't born in South Auckland ?
A. You try finding 3 wise men and a virgin there!
A. Society.
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Q. What do you call a 30 year old South Auckland girl?
A. Granny.
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Q. Why did the South Auckland girl cross the road?
A. To start a fight with a complete stranger for no reason whatsoever.
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Q. What do you call an South Auckland girl in a white tracksuit?
A. The bride.
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Q. What's the first question during an South Auckland quiz night?
A. What you looking at?
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Q. What does an South Auckland girl use as protection during sex?
A. A bus shelter.
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Q. Two South Auckland kids in a car without any music - who is driving?
A. The policeman.
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Q. What's the difference between a boy and an South Auckland girl?
A. An South Auckland girl has a higher sperm count.
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Q. What's the most confusing day in South Auckland ?
A. Father's day
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Q. How do people know Jesus wasn't born in South Auckland ?
A. You try finding 3 wise men and a virgin there!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
According to prophecy
Seems I got it right again.
I wish I had been wrong, mind! Talk about the proverbial slap on the hand with a wet bus ticket!
And to confirm that a man would get a far stiffer sentence- just look here- and note that while serious stuff NOBODY DIED.
UPDATE:
Picture and more of the story of the low-life kid-killer bitch here
I wish I had been wrong, mind! Talk about the proverbial slap on the hand with a wet bus ticket!
And to confirm that a man would get a far stiffer sentence- just look here- and note that while serious stuff NOBODY DIED.
UPDATE:
Picture and more of the story of the low-life kid-killer bitch here
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Recession- not here
Not in Wellington, anyway. That is, if the crowds in the cafes, resturaunts and bars was anything to go by, last Sunday. Shed Five was full to bursting, as were all the surrounding establishments.
The harbour cats were packed with sightseers out for the harbour tour and the helicopters were all in the air flying about.
This recession doesn't compare with the last one I remember- the late '80's.
Christchurch 1988 was dead- all the bars were empty and had $1 bottles for happy hour in an attempt to draw punters in- great if you had money!
That was the time 25% of the Christchurch workforce wasn't. Nothing like this time and with far less about it on TV and n the papers...
The harbour cats were packed with sightseers out for the harbour tour and the helicopters were all in the air flying about.
This recession doesn't compare with the last one I remember- the late '80's.
Christchurch 1988 was dead- all the bars were empty and had $1 bottles for happy hour in an attempt to draw punters in- great if you had money!
That was the time 25% of the Christchurch workforce wasn't. Nothing like this time and with far less about it on TV and n the papers...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What emergency?
"The Corrections Department has beds available for emergency use but will run out by February, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says..."
The answers are all here.
No sweat for a platoon of Army Engineers!
Along with a few thousand other, I used to live in this sort of accomodation for a couple of months of the year- without having been caught breaking any of the laws of our land! So don't cry hardhip and cruelty here!
But I still think my previous solution was more creative...
The answers are all here.
No sweat for a platoon of Army Engineers!
Along with a few thousand other, I used to live in this sort of accomodation for a couple of months of the year- without having been caught breaking any of the laws of our land! So don't cry hardhip and cruelty here!
But I still think my previous solution was more creative...
Monday, September 21, 2009
An easy problem to solve
"The number of prisoners in New Zealand is at the highest level ever, two weeks after breaking the previous record.."
Solution:
I call it 'Prison Lotto'TM
Inmates get a number for every year they are sentenced to serve (with a threshold for entry, as I am not a cruel person) Five years gets five chances in the draw, a life sentence gets you however many years you have before reaching the average lifespan.
The number of tickets draws is 10% of the total muster.
The prison population is decimated every year!
Did I mention that bad behaviour gets you a bonus ticket each time you screw up?
Sunday, September 20, 2009
A day outing to Somes Island
You can't beat Wellington on a good day. Trick is getting Wellington on a good day- when you have a day off!$62.50 for the ferry trip (family ticket) and $5/head if you want the guided tour.
A thoroughly enjoyable day (when you exclude tardy kids, flat car batteries, expired credit cards, last minute dirty nappies, exorbitant Wellington parking rates, children with eggcup sized bladders...
UPDATE:
Having been asked, the ferry trip takes 20 minutes. These is a sealed road up the hill to the quarantine station- an easy ten minute stroll with small children. There are plenty of tracks around the island OK for pushchairs and there are two toilets!
More info here:
DOC
A map
Ferry info.
Primitive savage behaviour- as predicted
"At 9.40pm firefighters were called to the house on the corner of Wainoni Rd and Hampshire St where the bodies of Tisha Lowry and Rebecca Chamberlain were found on September 4..."
I hope (yeah, right) the poice are following strong leads- namely the cavemen who threatened to do this.
I have something of a theory on this now common act.
Its not about apeasing the sky pixies at all.
In the arsonist's very small and primitive minds, they see what to the is a moral justification to indulge in a bit of lawlessness. 'Yippie- I get to burn somebodys house down and feel good about it!'
And as we know, property owners are all 'rich honkey bastards, who are insured anyway'
I hope (yeah, right) the poice are following strong leads- namely the cavemen who threatened to do this.
I have something of a theory on this now common act.
Its not about apeasing the sky pixies at all.
In the arsonist's very small and primitive minds, they see what to the is a moral justification to indulge in a bit of lawlessness. 'Yippie- I get to burn somebodys house down and feel good about it!'
And as we know, property owners are all 'rich honkey bastards, who are insured anyway'
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Crocodile Tears
"A group of teenagers who organised an illegal drag race after school which ended in a three-car crash want to tell classmates how they were "foolish and dangerous..."
Yeah right- I seem to have heard this one before.
You ain't fooling anyone- all you want to do is put on a nice show of penitence and get diversion from some serious charges.
I hear this same story all the time- Master Screwup goes about telling the other yoof they shouldn't do as he has done. Shame they persist in screwing up anyway.
And what is this shit?
"..As serious crash unit officers continue to investigate, with decisions on any charges being put on hold, calls have been made for police to rid the roads of boy racers..."
I go 6 kph over the limit and no mercy is shown, yet the above have yet to be charged?- for doing something that WAS dangerous- not something that COULD have been dangerous!
Try figuring that one out- I can't!
Yeah right- I seem to have heard this one before.
You ain't fooling anyone- all you want to do is put on a nice show of penitence and get diversion from some serious charges.
I hear this same story all the time- Master Screwup goes about telling the other yoof they shouldn't do as he has done. Shame they persist in screwing up anyway.
And what is this shit?
"..As serious crash unit officers continue to investigate, with decisions on any charges being put on hold, calls have been made for police to rid the roads of boy racers..."
I go 6 kph over the limit and no mercy is shown, yet the above have yet to be charged?- for doing something that WAS dangerous- not something that COULD have been dangerous!
Try figuring that one out- I can't!
Friday, September 18, 2009
One rule
Don't piss me off.
Freedom of speech is the right to find your own friggin' soapbox!
I especially refer to the girlie commenters that like to drop snide comments- two from a very similar IP...
The upside is that I have figured out how to make haloscan work!
Freedom of speech is the right to find your own friggin' soapbox!
I especially refer to the girlie commenters that like to drop snide comments- two from a very similar IP...
The upside is that I have figured out how to make haloscan work!
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