Up Front by Emma Hart

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Up Front: Ups and Downs. And Side-to-Sides.

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  • Megan Wegan, in reply to Craig Ranapia,

    Please don’t make a fuss.

    I'd like to point out, I did it at Emma's behest. I've done a lot recently just to put a smile on her face. (Leave it, Emma.)

    When I was down there recently, Emma came with me to buy a gift voucher for The Bog (a pub on Cashel Mall) for my brother's birthday. I keep wanting to text and ask him if he managed to use it, and make a joke, but I can't tell what his frame of mind is.

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1275 posts Report Reply

  • Hilary Stace,

    Update on the statue of William Rolleston.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report Reply

  • Emma Hart, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    I can't even think where that is, Hilary. Is that the one by the museum?

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Megan Wegan,

    The one my dad gave me also has a (surprisingly loud) siren. That’s…comforting.

    Yeah, it's quite fun when you accidentally set off the siren. V good for the nerves! I can see why it's in there, though.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan, in reply to Emma Hart,

    That's the one on Rolleston Ave, outside the museum, surely?

    ETA: This one?

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1275 posts Report Reply

  • Hilary Stace,

    Yes Megan, that looks right (haven't seen it for a few months and it was upright then) just a different angle looking towards one of the park entrances.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __,

    OMG I have water back on!!!!!!! Bless the council workers, this is a huge psychological boost for me. I was expecting it could be weeks. Having a bit of a cry I'm so pleased.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Emma Hart, in reply to Lilith __,

    Isn't it great, Lilith? Watching water dribble languidly out of taps. And mains water means flushing toilets as of this morning. It's like we're almost fully human again.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report Reply

  • Paul Campbell,

    I think you probably need to keep boiling that tap water until they give you the OK

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Emma Hart,

    I know, I never would have thought that little reticulated dribble could move me so much! Honestly, with the giant chasm in my street I thought there was no way they could turn the water back on until it was repaired. Ecstatic. And it gives me hope that in a few days time I might even be able to have a quick shower. <pauses to fantasise>

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Emma Hart,

    I think you probably need to keep boiling that tap water until they give you the OK

    Oh, yeah, fucking oath. My stock-pot's been doing sterling duty.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Paul Campbell,

    Yes, we still need to boil it but I can't tell you how much less work it is to have it on tap! And be able to use the toilet. It might sound like I'm making a big drama over small things, but if the small things are OK then the big things are much easier to cope with.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __,

    BTW anyone who doesn't yet have water and who may have emptied their hot water cylinder, please TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER. A friend's family lost their home last night to a fire caused by the element burning out in their empty cylinder.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Paul Campbell,

    I suspect they are turning neighbourhoods back on - then going out looking for downstream leaks to fix - if you're just getting a dribble chances are stuff is pouring out of a broken pipe somewhere .... it may go away again so go and fill a bath or whatever you can.

    I've heard them say you should be careful flushing your toilet - do it once then wait a while and go and look for leakage between you and the street

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Paul Campbell,

    After the September quake we had low pressure for ages and it was because not all the pumps were operational. So it doesn't necessarily mean something bad.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • BenWilson, in reply to Paul Campbell,

    I've heard them say you should be careful flushing your toilet - do it once then wait a while and go and look for leakage between you and the street

    Yes, preferably without a big poo in it the first time.

    ETA: I'd almost think putting some coloring into the water on the first flush is a good idea, so you can find it outside if it is leaking. Or perhaps something with a noticeable smell (other than a poo) - like <draws blank> um shredded onions?

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 10657 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan, in reply to BenWilson,

    Public Address, lowering the tone since aaaages ago.

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1275 posts Report Reply

  • Paul Campbell,

    Yeah I was thinking about food colouring too - tough if the toilet is full of stuff past needing flushing though

    Dunedin • Since Nov 2006 • 2623 posts Report Reply

  • BenWilson, in reply to Megan Wegan,

    I've "tested" my toilet this way inadvertently before (didn't know the pipes were blocked), and the mess was shocking. Wouldn't wish it on anyone who doesn't have a decent functioning hose*.

    *ETA: Speaking of lowering the tone, this is not an intentional innuendo.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 10657 posts Report Reply

  • recordari, in reply to Lilith __,

    A friend’s family lost their home last night to a fire caused by the element burning out in their empty cylinder.

    Talk about double jeopardy. Seems there should be a limit, but there are so many examples of it being passed, I guess there isn’t.

    ETA: I apologise for this post not being sufficiently scatological.

    AUCKLAND • Since Dec 2009 • 2607 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown, in reply to Lilith __,

    Honestly, with the giant chasm in my street I thought there was no way they could turn the water back on until it was repaired.

    I'm not even there, just reading about how messed-up the ground is, and I still don't fully understand how they do that so quickly.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    I’m not done offering my parents’ place for hot showers. They’re not even there today. 40 minute drive from town, but.

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1275 posts Report Reply

  • Che Tibby, in reply to Megan Wegan,

    for god's sake... i'll take one for the team just so they old dears can feel your hard work hasn't gone to waste.

    NOTE: they'd better have a fancy loofer.

    the back of an envelope • Since Nov 2006 • 2042 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark, in reply to Paul Campbell,

    Speaking of loos, Paul, I wish I could download photos off my phone. My friend's partner has built a longdrop in their backyard, complete with a roof and 3 walls. As I said to him last night, though - props for the loo, but seriously, if it's still there in June when I come down? I may have to book into a motel.

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Russell Brown,

    I’m not even there, just reading about how messed-up the ground is, and I still don’t fully understand how they do that so quickly.

    The chasm goes the whole width of the street, with a tiny strip either side where the footpaths used to be. It's about the size of a school swimming pool, and had 3 cars in it initially. Someone told me it was on tv. And yet, reticulated water. Not sure if the Pope would agree, but I think this counts a a miracle.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

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