While I remember...

And vaguely attempt to organise myself...

We have a kilo of shrapnell from previous NZ trips - remind me which coins are have changed and which are still legal. I did link to it in LJ when it first came out but didn't tag it (bad me). Also, is it a particular bank or any bank for changing the buggers?

Is there anything (drinkies/party-like) scheduled for Tues - Fri (6-9 Feb)? - We fly out early Sat morning on the 10th...

Started (well, continued really) making lists. This one was the to-do list when we get over.
I think the Weds/Thurs are going to be fairly busy...

Thinking of quickly whipping up a hood and half circle oilskin cloak each this weekend (yay to borrowing a very nice industrial sewing machine). Debating over whether to inset neck hole and I will be evil and not include a lirapipe in the hoods (despite the large body of evidence that I should for hood shape for at least 12th C onwards).

Still having ongoing debate with Z over documentation for half circle cloaks in Viking era - he says yes, I say dodgy.
( Evidence/sources/arguements/rants )

So, what would you say? Or would you just duck for cover and step away quietly...

Was supposed to be working on the swag...

Progress

And after ~5 1/2 hour*, now have a finished swag. And it fits 2 persons worth of garb and shouldn't give the airline a heart attack - so far it weighs about the same as a heavy pack. Needs two leather loops put on so that the leather straps can be held onto it securely, but that can be done tomorrow. Really want a set of scales to check masses... Will pick up a mattress to go in it while over and then store it in NZ.

It was after packing everything up and looking on in satisfaction that we realised that we still needed something to store the clothing in while sleeping in the swag at CF... Still thinking on that one...

*Work on which was interspliced with dinner, muttering, TV, internet and reading so probably about 3-4 hours work.