Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 As for the wind today. Low tide is around 15:30. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in from about 15:00 onward and be circa 10 to 15 knots NE. The first race will be delayed by an hour and it'll be a slug fest with boats falling off the foils and shift conditions. Be sure to hang at the downwind end as they'll likely change the course angle as the breeze fills in. Or, I'm wrong as usual. It's harder to pick than a broken nose. @ Tiri Island and there's a hint of a breeze starting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: Low tide is around 15:30. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in from about 15:00 onward and be circa 10 to 15 knots NE. The first race will be delayed by an hour and it'll be a slug fest with boats falling off the foils and shift conditions. Boats falling off the foils??? Yikes, hopefully the 10-15 NE is the better bet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 The recent consensus has been that Ineos is better tactically because of the (yes, excellent) BA/Giles combo. But if it does get shifty and Sibello proves to be a big wildcard in some facets of it, well things could get interesting. That guy is very sharp too, I think he’s even a Gold Medalist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 So. We'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeeJay 78 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 48 minutes ago, rh3000 said: I'm at Cooks Beach on the East Coast of the Coromandel peninsular and theres a good stiff onshore that hopefully blows through all the way over the ranges and into the gulf. I'm on the other side of the peninsula at Coromandel harbour with a 10-12 knot easterly. It's been like that for a good couple of hours now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mako23 629 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 34 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: The recent consensus has been that Ineos is better tactically because of the (yes, excellent) BA/Giles combo. But if it does get shifty and Sibello proves to be a big wildcard in some facets of it, well things could get interesting. That guy is very sharp too, I think he’s even a Gold Medalist? This weather seems to suit the handbags. We will soon find out how much their new foils have improved the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Light breeze from the East near course A. Good enough to sail I reckon but it's shifting around a lot. Hopefully it will build a bit and steady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,390 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 ETNZ showing the Challengers how to foil in 7 knots of breeze. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 370 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 22 hours ago, trt131 said: 22 hours ago, trt131 said: 22 hours ago, KiwiJoker said: that our national team is doing its best to head overseas When are you going to realise that ETNZ is not your National Team. It is a private team, its not like the All Blacks or Black caps that is run by the national authority and team selections are from the national authority. Its definitely a private organisation who invite who they want to join the organisation. There are plenty of non Kiwis in the team apart from Gashby. FFS can you imagine the outcry if a non Kiwi was picked to lead the ABs Tell us something we don't know ffs. I used the term loosely. Others here understood. Just note some of the responses. They weren't anal about it like you. My point was that Dalts is NOT selling out, as so many commentators have wrongly concluded. He has committed to nothing. With the likliehood of a successful defence, rather than wait for governmental organisations, sponsors and individual donors to equivocate on the degree of their support he is establishing the team's worth on the international market. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, KiwiJoker said: He, (Dalts) is establishing the team's worth on the international market. Fucking exactly. Dalts isn't a supid old fool when it comes to revenue generation. When it comes to knitting, he's fucking useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 370 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 16 minutes ago, KiwiJoker said: With the likliehood of a successful defence, rather than wait for governmental organisations, sponsors and individual donors to equivocate on the degree of their support he is establishing the team's worth on the international market. RG on sail-world.com has posted an excellent overview. It is worth a read. https://www.sail-world.com/news/235163/Kiwi-Govt-kicks-for-touch-over-Americas-Cup-Bid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,999 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, KiwiJoker said: RG on sail-world.com has just posted an excellent overview. It is worth a read. ^Link: https://www.sail-world.com/news/235209/Prada-Cup-Day-7-Course-A-Light-winds-forecast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nutta 454 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 6 hours ago, MaxHugen said: Of how fast grass grows? Grass types, care, preparation and growth are an advanced Cricket topic. Come back once you're comfortable with the basics. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 190 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Salty Seacock said: No there is not. JAFA stands for, "Just another fucking Aucklander". that is the spelling used by provincial pinheads.... spelled PPH pronounced "fifff" https://www.morefm.co.nz/home/trending/2018/09/jaffas-are-saved-as-licorice-maker-rjs-signs-deal-with-cadbury.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 51 minutes ago, 167149 said: that is the spelling used by provincial pinheads.... spelled PPH pronounced "fifff" https://www.morefm.co.nz/home/trending/2018/09/jaffas-are-saved-as-licorice-maker-rjs-signs-deal-with-cadbury.html Nope. You're wrong. The conversation was about the term JAFA regarding Aucklanders not, the delicious round lolly that we used to roll down the stairs in cinemas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 190 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 37 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: Nope. You're wrong. The conversation was about the term JAFA regarding Aucklanders not, the delicious round lolly that we used to roll down the stairs in cinemas. jaffa has always had 2 f's as in fucking fantastic 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 11 minutes ago, 167149 said: jaffa has always had 2 f's as in fucking fantastic Shut up dickhead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 190 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: Shut up dickhead. fUCKING FANTASTIC Mr FIFF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenergy 621 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, Nutta said: Grass types, care, preparation and growth are an advanced Cricket topic. Come back once you're comfortable with the basics. There is an obvious SA-cricket connection, seagulls are often a topic of discussion during a test. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 464 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 31 minutes ago, kenergy said: There is an obvious SA-cricket connection, seagulls are often a topic of discussion during a test. Cricket is a crazy game. It's played on grass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,524 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, kenergy said: There is an obvious SA-cricket connection, seagulls are often a topic of discussion during a test. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 hours ago, dullers said: People in the United Kingdom, use the term 'Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles. Lifted from that link. They’ll be back in the union or will have negotiated an arrangement so close they might as well be in a few years time anyway. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barnyb 630 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Cool view of the boat going past Takapuna beach https://www.facebook.com/tristan.corboy/videos/1865370476961130 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rennmaus 2,755 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 minutes ago, mad said: They’ll be back in the union or will have negotiated an arrangement so close they might as well be in a few years time anyway. They were never really in anyway, so they will not be missed after the others get accustomed to less whinging now. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 37 minutes ago, Rennmaus said: They were never really in anyway, so they will not be missed after the others get accustomed to less whinging now. There’s that as well, a swift ‘non’ is the most deserving response for any further talks. Anybody got a spare EU passport for sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dullers 467 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, mad said: They’ll be back in the union or will have negotiated an arrangement so close they might as well be in a few years time anyway. Your location is that little Island just out of Europe. I know democracy is not popular with some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Just now, dullers said: Your location is that little Island just out of Europe. I know democracy is not popular with some. And its working out so well for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dullers 467 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, mad said: And its working out so well for them. We are fine and life just goes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Just now, dullers said: 2 minutes ago, mad said: And its working out so well for them. We are fine and life just goes on. Are you in the UK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dullers 467 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Just now, mad said: Are you in the UK? Lockdown is the biggest issue. It makes Brexit a minor walk in the park. Are you? I know you dont like the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiji Bitter 1,604 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 hours ago, Salty Seacock said: Fucking exactly. Dalts isn't a supid old fool when it comes to revenue generation. When it comes to knitting, he's fucking useless. This may surprise you, but I've heard that he was not too bad on sewing machine. Knitting maybe when he retires from ETNZ, in 30 years time or so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, dullers said: Lockdown is the biggest issue. It makes Brexit a minor walk in the park. Are you? I know you dont like the UK. You haven't got a fucking clue. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddywackery 435 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 11 hours ago, kenergy said: Lovely. If it makes you feel any better I'm spending my day cutting up firewood. My only concern about the sailing is the breeze dying. If its patchy I'll take INEOS, if its light but stable maybe LR will find their mojo. I’ll gladly take a wheelbarrow load from you. You were right, LR found their mojo and looked slick. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dullers 467 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, mad said: You haven't got a fucking clue. I will add that reply to my book of profound answers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adair 14 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Brexit = Shit sandwich. Served without bread. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,967 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 6 hours ago, dullers said: 7 hours ago, mad said: You haven't got a fucking clue. I will add that reply to my book of profound answers. Still waiting for you to answer my original questions. What was your login last AC and are you in the UK? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddywackery 435 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Sorry to learn you’ve had to retreat to a Level 3 lockdown. You are the envy of the rest of us. Hopefully a blip, or should I say a ‘click’ and then back to racing. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 It's pissing down outside and yes, we are back to Level 3. To all those moaning and bitching about it and calling the PM childish names, get a grip, we are the luckiest people in the world right now, to have had a wonderful, normal summer, an Americas Cup regatta, and a government that had the gumption to get on top of the problem early. Meanwhile, here is a bit of rainy day, AC75 action-less filler ... 37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwing 451 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 That's a double like one for your accurate assessment of the govt. And one for your great pictures of our champion. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,706 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, Kiwing said: That's a double like one for your accurate assessment of the govt. And one for your great pictures of our champion. It's a like-burger from me, stacking on yours and wetas 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allante 10 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Got sent this from an Italian shipyard I'm working with 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Allante said: Got sent this from an Italian shipyard I'm working with Yes, it’s been making the rounds and yes, it’s brilliant and funny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ncik 198 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/5/2021 at 10:34 AM, Wild said: Glad you guys like the foil swing, it took a bit of effort to get it all together . Chris Hickey from ETNZ did the installation engineering for me. I had him run the numbers based on 2 x 100kg adults swinging in unison. That kind of loading generates quite a moment on the foundation, and we can't take the risk of the foil ever toppling over. We overkilled the bracket install detail to be super safe. The weak point is the concrete surrounding the M16 studs, Insta account: adrianjpawson video-1612484696.mp4 you made the chive... https://thechive.com/2021/02/14/thats-pretty-fkin-awesome-25-photos/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DayTripper 60 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 10 hours ago, Kiwing said: That's a double like one for your accurate assessment of the govt. And one for your great pictures of our champion. #MeToo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddywackery 435 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Out of curiosity, and an abundance of boredom, who do we think ETNZ would prefer to meet in the final? Or does it matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kate short for Bob 371 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 23 hours ago, weta27 said: we are the luckiest people in the world right now, to have had a wonderful, normal summer, an Americas Cup regatta, and a government that had the gumption to get on top of the problem early Normal? Lucky? THREE cases where the source is obviously Government managed quarantine and.... the largest part of the NZ economy is shut down; an international sporting event is postponed; jobs being lost; businesses shut down..... Hell no wonder ETNZ are looking to shift the cup off shore - when the rest of the world has got through the inevitable pain of Covid-19 we will still be under relative house arrest! 3 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwin 141 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 15 minutes ago, Kate short for Bob said: THREE cases where the source is obviously Government managed quarantine I can't imagine why a genius such as yourself is not employed by the Government instead of all those tedious scientists with medical qualifications and PhD's and decades of experience. After all what can a collection of people who have spent 30 years studying this exact subject offer that a semi literate sailing forum troll can't after a few minutes at a keyboard. 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nroose 222 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 44 minutes ago, Kate short for Bob said: Normal? Lucky? THREE cases where the source is obviously Government managed quarantine and.... the largest part of the NZ economy is shut down; an international sporting event is postponed; jobs being lost; businesses shut down..... Hell no wonder ETNZ are looking to shift the cup off shore - when the rest of the world has got through the inevitable pain of Covid-19 we will still be under relative house arrest! This is pretty silly. Please don't be so gullible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,524 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, nroose said: This is pretty silly. Please don't be so gullible. KB's more hysterical than silly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 From December, but the first time I've noticed this 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
45Roller 366 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 5 minutes ago, weta27 said: From December, but the first time I've noticed this Pretty cool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justsomeone 56 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Please enlighten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NSP 206 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I assume it's the "Pistol" nickname on PB's helmet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Yeah, sorry to not be more specific, I had never noticed the "Pistol" nickname on his helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,524 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Te Rehutai getting ready for launching Kiwis aren't afraid of the rain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uflux 662 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 11 minutes ago, Priscilla said: Te Rehutai getting ready for launching Kiwis aren't afraid of the rain. Hopefully not out for too long. Meant to be gusting 30knots later this arvo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Kate short for Bob said: Normal? Lucky? THREE cases where the source is obviously Government managed quarantine and.... the largest part of the NZ economy is shut down; an international sporting event is postponed; jobs being lost; businesses shut down..... Hell no wonder ETNZ are looking to shift the cup off shore - when the rest of the world has got through the inevitable pain of Covid-19 we will still be under relative house arrest! Yesterday, Cindy was spouting how great she was to bring the vaccine so much earlier than expected, when the first batch arrived in the country yesterday. That makes us about 80th country to receive vaccine supply. A short while ago, her partner in crime, Chippie was telling us how great we were for being at the front of the queue for vaccine. I guess it took a while for them to find the queue. 2 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 52 minutes ago, uflux said: Hopefully not out for too long. Meant to be gusting 30knots later this arvo Windguru are saying gusting to 22kts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenergy 621 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Some of you whining cunts should fuck off to wherever it is that you think is doing a better job of managing the disease and leave us alone to enjoy the cup 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZL3481 386 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 11 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Yesterday, Cindy was spouting how great she was to bring the vaccine so much earlier than expected, when the first batch arrived in the country yesterday. That makes us about 80th country to receive vaccine supply. A short while ago, her partner in crime, Chippie was telling us how great we were for being at the front of the queue for vaccine. I guess it took a while for them to find the queue. I think being a long way down the list to receive stock of a vaccine is a badge of honour. It shows that there's been some good decision making early and over time and NZ's predicament is nothing compared to the position of other countries. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, kenergy said: Some of you whining cunts should fuck off to wherever it is that you think is doing a better job of managing the disease and leave us alone to enjoy the cup Well the piss poor disease management has "Jepradised" the regatta (Cindy speak) 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenergy 621 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 5 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Well the piss poor disease management has "Jepradised" the regatta (Cindy speak) The so called piss poor management allowed the regatta to be here in the first fucking place, so either fuck off and tell them all your genius ideas to fix everything, or quit your whinging and stick to the sailing. 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,524 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 15 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Well the piss poor disease management has "Jepradised" the regatta (Cindy speak) Crikey Bill good to see you have your priorities right fuck the health and welfare of the population let's race. You would be far better off venting your spleen at the Chinese democratic dictatorships front door. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 7 minutes ago, Priscilla said: Crikey Bill good to see you have your priorities right fuck the health and welfare of the population let's race. You would be far better off venting your spleen at the Chinese democratic dictatorships front door. Hey I don't like them either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,524 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Hey I don't like them either. Sure is the strangest AC regatta I have ever encountered but keeping fingers crossed we will see racing resume Thursday if possible. Weekend looks light not what the teams or the fans want. Maybe that should read not what one team wants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Indio 957 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 31 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Well the piss poor disease management has "Jepradised" the regatta (Cindy speak) STFU - go somewhere, contract covid-19 and don't bother us again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 154 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, Indio said: STFU - go somewhere, contract covid-19 and don't bother us again. LOL. Another Cindy fan upset at any criticism of their goddess. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,706 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 4 minutes ago, southseasbill said: LOL. Another Cindy fan upset at any criticism of their goddess. This is the laziest of rebuttals and can only be read as defeat... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Well you have to admit COVID has done a great job of flushing out the dickheads .... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 What will be weird, if if if if the lockdown gets to a no 11-crew racing scenario, is if ETNZ as Defender will not agree with LR as CoR to postpone the dates of the Match. What happens if the two do not agree? Is ETNZ/RNZYS in breach for not Defending the agreed Challenge? If so, then what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 As with the old saying, "possession is nine-tenths of the law"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddywackery 435 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 10 minutes ago, weta27 said: Well you have to admit COVID has done a great job of flushing out the dickheads .... Maybe they should come over here for a while and see what it’s like to be locked up for months on end with no end in sight. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, weta27 said: As with the old saying, "possession is nine-tenths of the law"! yes, could get wild By a read of the DoG a breach would return trusteeship to GYYC. Hopefully NZ can track down this outbreak, isolate everything, fast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uflux 662 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 18 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: yes, could get wild By a read of the DoG a breach would return trusteeship to GYYC. Hopefully NZ can track down this outbreak, isolate everything, fast! Yawn...Whatever. Keep dreaming up your make-believe scenarios and pass them on to your sailing illustrated mate... He also does a good line on tabloid sailing predictions that never happen. 2nd day in a row of zero cases. Amazing what a well run pandemic response and non-conspiracy population can do. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 No new cases today, even with the large numbers of tests being carried out as a result of the three South Auckland cases. Things are looking hopeful. Just watched Dr Ashley Bloomfield's briefing, after watching our Prime Minister the other night. I wish the offshore members of this forum could see what an excellent job these two do, in terms of communicating and explaining the situation clearly. It's especially impressive seeing a national leader capable of getting down amongst the detail like she does. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gissie 1,208 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 32 minutes ago, rh3000 said: This is the laziest of rebuttals and can only be read as defeat... Actually the lazy rebuttal was Comrade Indio. Not surprising, considering listening to other opinions has become crime of the century these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gissie 1,208 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 5 minutes ago, weta27 said: No new cases today, even with the large numbers of tests being carried out as a result of the three South Auckland cases. Things are looking hopeful. Just watched Dr Ashley Bloomfield's briefing, after watching our Prime Minister the other night. I wish the offshore members of this forum could see what an excellent job these two do, in terms of communicating and explaining the situation clearly. It's especially impressive seeing a national leader capable of getting down amongst the detail like she does. It is still surprising that they kept the news that such a virulant version was on the loose a secret until after the parties and racing on Sunday. You would think that a situation that needs a level 3 lock down would need to be done as quickly as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 12 minutes ago, uflux said: Yawn...Whatever. Keep dreaming up your make-believe scenarios and pass them on to your sailing illustrated mate... He also does a good line on tabloid sailing predictions that never happen. 2nd day in a row of zero cases. Amazing what a well run pandemic response and non-conspiracy population can do. Nothing at all to do with Sailing Illustrated, was simply posing an interesting Deed ramifications question, for an if-if-if scenario. NZ has done an absolutely brilliant job of clamping out Covid, they will for damn certain go to the wall this time too if necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minimumfuss 323 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 40 minutes ago, southseasbill said: LOL. Another Cindy fan upset at any criticism of their goddess. Correct. It seems wanting more protection from spread, equates to being a covid denier. Funny how people get defensive of any questioning of decisions made by our Dear Leader. We're in another fucking lockdown due to another error somewhere. We have done many things right in NZ but have got complacent. ACC insurance in NZ is paying out 6 figure sums to NZ nurses infected on the job, many with ongoing health problems, after being denied N95 masks and PPE thanks to Lord Bloomfield. Universal N95 in MIQ might have stopped several outbreaks, but are being hoarded by hospitals in case we actually get any sick people admitted. Around 10 million last I heard. And I can't get one. I buy P2s from a hardware store so I can go to work. Spit venom if you want on those who question why we are in lockdown and keep drinking the koolaid. This cup is going to be a hot mess in lots of ways now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uflux 662 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 7 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: Nothing at all to do with Sailing Illustrated, was simply posing an interesting Deed ramifications question, for an if-if-if scenario. NZ has done an absolutely brilliant job of clamping out Covid, they will for damn certain go to the wall this time too if necessary. Your suggestion is not in anyone's interest. (except maybe for some lawyers) When I see pigs flying outside my window I will take that one seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwin 141 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 58 minutes ago, weta27 said: Well you have to admit COVID has done a great job of flushing out the dickheads Because we were so short of dickheads.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,632 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 15 minutes ago, uflux said: Your suggestion is not in anyone's interest. (except maybe for some lawyers) It’s an AC forum! Geez... relax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,560 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, southseasbill said: Cindy was spouting how great she was to bring the vaccine so much earlier than expected, when the first batch arrived in the country yesterday. That makes us about 80th country to receive vaccine supply. Australia has received the vaccine at the exact same time as NZ. There's been some whinging over here, but most are cool with it. Both countries have done very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winchfodder 328 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, NZL3481 said: I think being a long way down the list to receive stock of a vaccine is a badge of honour. It shows that there's been some good decision making early and over time and NZ's predicament is nothing compared to the position of other countries. And at least by the time NZ get the vaccine it will be the modified version that can handle the new strains of the virus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 370 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 46 minutes ago, Gissie said: 56 minutes ago, weta27 said: No new cases today, even with the large numbers of tests being carried out as a result of the three South Auckland cases. Things are looking hopeful. Just watched Dr Ashley Bloomfield's briefing, after watching our Prime Minister the other night. I wish the offshore members of this forum could see what an excellent job these two do, in terms of communicating and explaining the situation clearly. It's especially impressive seeing a national leader capable of getting down amongst the detail like she does. It is still surprising that they kept the news that such a virulant version was on the loose a secret until after the parties and racing on Sunday. You would think that a situation that needs a level 3 lock down would need to be done as quickly as possible. Gissie, it is still surprising how eager you are to slag off the excellent, widely-publicised efforts of our government to engage and involve all of our population in their efforts to control this outbreak. OK. NZ is a small country and we're dealing with an outbreak that currently only involves three people. But this focus is only possible because of the policies adopted here since Day One. Yeah, I know it isn't perfect and some individuals are lumbered with serious inconvenience or worse. However the majority is barely affected. A personal example. The Tracer App results show one of the infectious individuals visiting a shop only 3K from my home. It also gives date and time. Not likely I'd have been there but encouraging to see the specificity the App provides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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