Posts by Raymond A Francis

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  • Up Front: Mmmmmm, MMP,

    Wigram huge, I don't think so Emma
    I live in Aoraki, about 3.5 hours driving from one end to the other

    Should get a woman MP but she is a bit flakey on the dangers of water, cute looking though so that's all right

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Up Front: Mmmmmm, MMP,

    Well I voted for MMP and doubt that we will go bacj to FFP but I would like another chance at fine tuning the system
    MMP while fairer does give parties that got under 5% more power that the loosing party that 35%-40% of the voters supported
    It is not a good way to run a country when that percentage of electorate are unhappy

    Would a prortional give a better result?

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Hard News: Now It's On,

    The Rochelle Rees "fun" thing is not really a good start to a Labour campaign built around "trust us"

    No affiliated to any party..yeah right, pity the facts got in the way of a good story

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Cracker: Being there is everything.…,

    I really don't need to know this
    We are planning our first trip overseas, probably the first of many
    And you tell me I can lose my gear in Palmy, forget about ill paid baggage handlers far away

    The golden rule is (so my reading tells me) is never pack something that you might like to see again and try to use your carry on baggage for everything that you might need

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Island Life: Too True To Be Good,

    So who is being billed for all the photocopying Trev is doing

    I believe this is an extremly cunning plan by National to drive Labour's election costs over the limit as they (Labour) release National's policy
    Well Labour have been asking for policy
    On the other hand it could be VCP by Labour if they are billing National

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Field Theory: Beer and Loathing,

    Caillan Crowe-McAuliffe
    Yes, you are correct
    I made a mistake it is chery flavoured
    My sons bought some for me as I had expressed an interest in cherry flavoured beers, 'cause they sound interesting
    They told me that it was last years brew but you have the true facts
    For father's day they bought me some lambic so I will try that next
    Thank you for the history

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Field Theory: Beer and Loathing,

    Yes Hadyn
    Emmersons JP, it is a limited brew made each winter, last years one had raspberry in it
    When I started drinking (legally) old blokes used to drink Stout (Vita Stout?) with a squirt of raspberry in it
    This is far superior

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Field Theory: Beer and Loathing,

    Ah beer
    It is amazing how many fine wine makers really like beer
    Stuff up at vintage and you have buy a case of fine beer (the wine makers do have fine palates and are picky 'cause that is what you need to be a WM)
    Consquently autumn is more a time for beer drinking rather than wine drinking.....well beer after work, a long lunch with some of the wine library is part of the deal for cellar hands

    Rasberry beer, do try last years Emmisons JP well worth the search

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Island Life: Still not over it,

    Cyclists do have votes but do they pay road tax

    That said it seems a no brainer to improve cyclist's options because it would leave the roads with less cars on them and give the car/SUV drivers more targets

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

  • Hard News: Go Us,

    Russell
    I have just read the whole thread and frankly I think (hope) there will be a time when you will remember this as a low point of your blogging life
    Bad enough that this sort og thing takes place elsewhere but there is no need to go hunting for dirt
    This is just as bad as the vileness that is linked to the PM's husband
    Sorry, I expect better of you
    Rant over

    45' South • Since Nov 2006 • 578 posts Report

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