Chch Weds Maintenance Evenings 2010

**Dave3362** · 7th September 2010, 20:28

yup.. bk car park is open. was thinking maybe just over gebbies round to port, thru tunnel and maybe stop at ferrmead pub.. cant get into fish and chip shop if it still exists

**KiwiPhoenix** · 7th September 2010, 21:12

fftopic: I know but given recent events I think this might help somewhat, sent to me last week:

10 Reasons to Smile

1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in ..

2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling Is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

**maxf** · 7th September 2010, 21:42

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

fftopic: I know but given recent events I think this might help somewhat, sent to me last week:

10 Reasons to Smile

So you going to be smiling at us tomorrow?

**SpeedMonger** · 7th September 2010, 21:54

Originally Posted by Dave3362

yup.. bk car park is open. was thinking maybe just over gebbies round to port, thru tunnel and maybe stop at ferrmead pub.. cant get into fish and chip shop if it still exists

The weather is looking a bit kak unfortunately

**KiwiPhoenix** · 7th September 2010, 21:54

Will see how I feel, also depends on what time we get back, planning on being back for about 2pm, give me enough to try and chill out!

**Peeteey** · 7th September 2010, 22:14

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

fftopic: I know but given recent events I think this might help somewhat, sent to me last week:

10 Reasons to Smile

Also:

Smiling enables those caring people around us to point out we have spinach in our teeth.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 7th September 2010, 22:16

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Also:

Smiling enables those caring people around us to point out we have spinach in our teeth.

Or any other herb that you might have

**KiwiPhoenix** · 7th September 2010, 22:35

Completely off topic but just had to post since this is my 1000th one!

Just curious, anyone heard from Gloplg??

**Gibbo89** · 7th September 2010, 23:25

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Completely off topic but just had to post since this is my 1000th one!

Just curious, anyone heard from Gloplg??

i had a wee squiz on his page, last activity was today. but i have not heard from him...

**KiwiPhoenix** · 8th September 2010, 08:48

Originally Posted by Gibbo89

i had a wee squiz on his page, last activity was today. but i have not heard from him...

Thanks for giving us a wee update!

**Gibbo89** · 8th September 2010, 10:15

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Thanks for giving us a wee update!

no worries, hope he and the rest are ok that have not posted etc yet.

nice job on the 1k posts too

**maxf** · 8th September 2010, 10:44

So - tonight ... I think the unwind ride for me tonight might end up being around and around the block, it's getting so frustrating with the aftershocks if anything is going to stay the same from day to day - I know, you all already well know that

Point in case, the new active hotspot (my interpretation only) seems to be the one under http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&so...QONKCg&split=0 , so they've shut the Tunnel to check the new cracks...