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Winter is Coming . . .

Well, looks like we've chosen an awesome time to drive from Tauranga to Christchurch when we set off tomorrow. Bring on the ferry come Thursday!!! :thumbsup:

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This has nothing to do with Game of Thrones does it?

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Nope, more a statement of impending seasonal weather which i will embrace with all joy a gruff bloke from sheffield can muster

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Originally Posted by Conor79 (Post 10762143)

Nope, more a statement of impending seasonal weather which i will embrace with all joy a gruff bloke from sheffield can muster

Brrrrr Minus 15 celcius predicted for nz for this week and hurricane force winds-
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10891365

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Originally Posted by shocked kiwi (Post 10762161)

Brrrrr Minus 15 celcius predicted for nz for this week and hurricane force winds-
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10891365

You didn't post the most helpful part of that article:

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The warning has prompted Canterbury Civil Defence to urge residents to check their emergency supplies are fully stocked.

"Everyone should have the necessities in place to be able to be self-sufficient for three days or more in the event of road closures and power cuts," Regional Civil Defence group controller Neville Reilly said.

"This includes having stocks of food, water, warm clothing, fuel, alternative lighting and other emergency supplies on hand.

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The New Zealand Fire Service was also offering safety advise before the storm hit, including to keep everything at least one metre away from a heater or fireplace; avoid overloading power sockets or multi-boxes; and if using candles during a power cut, make sure they were in a stable, non-combustible candle holder and away from anything flammable.

Specific Emergency Preparedness Items:

* torch with spare batteries or a self-charging torch;

* radio with spare batteries;

* first aid kit and essential medicines;

* blankets or sleeping bags;

* pet supplies;

* wind and waterproof clothing and strong outdoor shoes;

* food and water for at least three days;

* non-perishable food (canned or dried food);

* food, formula and drinks for babies and small children;

* water for drinking. At least 3 litres per person, per day;

* a camp-cooker or gas barbeque to cook on;

* a spare, full gas cylinder;

* a can opener; and

* water for washing and cooking.

If you are driving and can't avoid it, make sure you are well stocked in case you find yourself stranded.

Be safe!

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Originally Posted by Conor79 (Post 10762143)

Nope, more a statement of impending seasonal weather which i will embrace with all joy a gruff bloke from sheffield can muster

As someone who lived in Nether Edge for 13 years before leaving the UK, I expect you to be at the bow of the ship, eating chips and curry sauce dressed in your t-shirt, whilst being lashed by the storm driven waves of the southern ocean, berating your fellow passengers for being nesh shandy sipping Auckland Jafa's.

Oh and never spilling your beer.

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Originally Posted by shocked kiwi (Post 10762161)

Brrrrr Minus 15 celcius predicted for nz for this week and hurricane force winds-
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10891365

The entire landmass of New Zealand ? I really must pay better attention after all these years.

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Originally Posted by kimilseung (Post 10762133)

This has nothing to do with Game of Thrones does it?

Yes. When it comes to fantasy, it would seem so.

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Originally Posted by Conor79 (Post 10762143)

Nope, more a statement of impending seasonal weather which i will embrace with all joy a gruff bloke from sheffield can muster

Or , of course, if completely buggered ,as per ShockedKiwi's suggestion of weather conditions beyond all conditions, the likes of which was to be had in parts of the UK last January 2013 and so laid waste & froze the marrow of the bones, you could always SOS myself or Catchafire.

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Bring your own duvet.

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haha, super stuff guys!!!

Thanks for the offer Bevs. My wife has just informed me that if we get stranded in Wellington, her hospital will cover the costs of us staying there as part of relocation. Win! I think windy welly is going to live up to it's name methinks . . .