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Caryl

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  1. Now we have all helped you with your homework Joe, we would like to know more details on what it is about and what the survey is for. :smln:
  2. In this case I suspect any journey that has taken you away from home is classified as a holiday.
  3. Just going by your avatar - aren't you a bit biased? :gigl:
  4. Had some difficulty this morning. We added an extension to the garage. It only has 1 roller door (not automatic either) and no windows. We have had trouble with the door since it was installed as it only has 2 positions, all the way closed or all the way up. When it is all the way up you have to stand on tippy toes to reach it and it locks into position. I went into this to get something out. On leaving, I stretched up to release the door and it came crashing down too quickly for me to grab and closed totally - and jammed - with me on the inside. There was no way I could open it! I was stuck alone, there is no power in the extension, and yelling didn't bring the neighbour to my aid (I doubt she could hear me). I was very grateful I had gone to the loo just before all this! I tried kicking SOS against the roller door, to no avail. I didn't have a mobile in my pocket either and it rather dark in there. I considered tooting the car horn but figured nobody would work out where the sound was coming from. Thank goodness I knew Grant (who would normally have left for work by now) had only gone to pick up a parcel from the courier and fill the car with fuel before returning so I was able to stem my immediate panic after convincing myself I was not going to run out of oxygen in there :bggrn: :facepalm: . Half an hour later, he finally got home and heard me yelling and kicking the door. Then discovered he couldn't open it either! It had jammed tight!!! :an!gry After much banging and jemmying with a crowbar, he managed to free the door - and me! I was so lucky I knew he was coming back as he could have been away until late at night, as usual. I think I will install a porta potty, my emergency Civil Defence supplies, a candle and a good book in there! Or just refuse to enter the garage again :-? I have also called the garage door company to get them to fix the problem ASAP!! I am now so upset, just remembering it, I think I will go in search of chocolate :dnc1:
  5. No Caper but it is for those who have holidayed in NZ. Done :thup:
  6. I can imagine! I didn't think my accident had affected me (we were not even injured but I wrote off the 4WD) but it certainly has. I am a lot less confident now and absolutely terrified of gravel roads.
  7. Old credit cards work well (new ones will too but it probably isn't good for them) on that hard spot algae
  8. Wow, sorry to hear that. How devastating &c:ry
  9. Hi and welcome. I moved your post as I felt more reptile lovers would see it here
  10. :iag: I had 1 female with definite bristles around her top lip.
  11. I find most fish pretty tolerant of variants in these things. As long as they are not subjected to a sudden change then they adapt. Many were not bred in the "preferred" parameters to start with these days! Some need something specific when breeding, otherwise it is not usually a problem.
  12. Caryl

    The What's Up? thread.

    Our budgie and conure both loved chicken.
  13. We had a great time in Napier at the MX5 Rally. We also got costumes to match (the theme was Art Deco) for this and for when we go out in the 1928 Chrysler...
  14. I shall see what I can do :-) HELLS FISH :ske:
  15. Yellow is most visible on the road :dnc1: I started off years ago on a Honda Nifty 50 so have gone full circle :thup:
  16. Caryl

    The What's Up? thread.

    Bambi tastes better than Thumper
  17. After looking around I decided to get this... Cheaper than a good quality electric bike and easier on the back (and legs).
  18. You can use gravel, depending on the type of goldfish. If you have one of the fancy ones that eat at the surface, rather than the bottom, you won't have a problem.
  19. Goldfish have been known to swallow stones and get a blockage.
  20. Caryl

    The What's Up? thread.

    Was it a very old mouse or disabled? Did he also kill it, or let it go under the fridge?
  21. Am now ensconced in our motel room in Napier. Ferry trip was very relaxing but getting out of Wellington was horrendous. Bumper to bumper to bumper to bumper to bumper to bumper all the way up the coast! Early start in the morning with all the cars going on display at the soundshell.
  22. Caryl

    The What's Up? thread.

    Waiting for the Aratere to sail. We had been given a complimentary ticket to the fancy private area so only had to pay extra for one of us. Thought we would try it out. Very posh. Quiet, no screaming kids, roomier loos, a private deck, free food and drink, a concierge ready to help when needed, and free internet access (only 100Mb but we have a T stick and Vodem as well) :dnc1: Worth the $30 for the nicer toilets alone I reckon :thup: Left the house full of kids and dogs. The dogs were bringing in wet grass and leaves that were stuck to their fur so the kids had better vacuum before we get home as the house was nice and clean before they arrived! (I say "kids" but they are both 30 :bggrn: )
  23. A pain in the butt isn't it Alan? Hover the mouse over the top right corner of the photo and a drop down menu will appear and include "Get Links". Click on "Get Links" then click on the bottom choice "IMG codes". It will automatically copy the link for you. Then go to your forum post and paste the link there. When you submit the message the photo ought to show in the post.
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