With my drive to Wellington for no reason whatsoever, I managed to pop into a fabric shop & picked up some pretty pink fleece for an early Christmas present for someone special.

So guess who drove 2.5 hours to Wellington for an eye specialist appointment after arranging to care for husband & stay overnight at a friends, only to find that it’s actually next month. This idiot I swear I read the appointment letter several times

Busy couple of days ahead. Have x-rays & orthopaedic surgeon appointment tomorrow morning. Then have to drive down to Wellington in the afternoon so I can see the eye specialist on Wednesday morning, then drive home in the afternoon. Have to set up care & food for Murray & groceries tomorrow as well

Looks like my granddaughter Lily might have placed in her international competition in Hawaii. Will have to wait till later this afternoon for results

Omg, this fucking AI guy on Q and A is unbelievable 🤮

Me in the 1800s when I first got married (well it feels like it) 😆

“voters NZ First is targeting see the party prominently pushing an issue they support, but are oblivious to the fact that the party has no intention of actually putting any real effort behind this legislation. “ Jokes on YOU NZFirst voters 🤦‍♀️ #nzpol #NZpolitics #NZ thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...

Omg, the republicans are having an absolute meltdown over on the hellsite

Ok it's finally happening. My Calendar 2026 is now available for pre-order. Printing by end of the month to allow for international shipping. (sorry no international orders just yet, still setting that up). So happy I could cry. paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...

Look why isn't someone flying Sarah out to Italy for the European Motorcycle Show in Milan? Come on, dealers. You know you want to.

Hey fellow kiwis, was there a mobile phone alert last night. Hubs said he heard a loud beep but my phone was off so trying to figure out what it may have been.

youtube.com/shorts/mcXNF... Hi lovely people, could you do me a favour and watch this! No 1 son is a talented jeweller & has a YouTube channel he’s trying to monetise (times are tough) & is currently on the cusp of making it happen. A few more watches could be the ticket. Appreciate it

This is the sad simple truth ⤵️

Excitedly but apprehensively looking forward to Saturday. We are going to Palmy to meet up with family we haven’t seen (in person) for 6 years. Granddaughter is competing & family are coming down to support. We used to be so close but Murray’s disability has shrunk our world & they’ve been busy

NZ news Politics Verity Johnson: A grubby, grotty attempt to shirk responsibility for decades of horror October 27, 2025 • 4:00am #NZPol

@ninjakitty.bsky.social I thought you might like to see this little kimono style jacket I just finished for a friend’s daughter made in the most gorgeous jade green silk

Ryan Bridges got right up my nose so I emailed him with my objections

@msnbc.com @apnews.com @nytimes.com @nbcnews.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @cbsnews.com @abcnewsbot.bsky.social What will it take?

Have heard that govt likely to cut eligibility for Total Mobility - an essential lifeline for many disabled people who cannot drive or access public transportation. Please sign this petition to parliament calling for Increased funding for Total Mobility Scheme

Went from nothing to do this week to having something on every day. Got called into the museum to help with October dress of the month display. Have coffee catchups with a former fashion student friend & other friends, usual Amdram work plus a zillion costumes to make. Exhausted already 😁

Currently working on a Les Mis waistcoat. 1st working wasn’t blingie enough for director, I’m currently adding more gaudy bling so it will soon resemble the Oval Office

People continue to disappoint

Goodness have we all gone slightly mad. I see NZ people on twitter reporting NZ citizens to DHS for opinions on Charlie Kirk! I mean Trump’s already moved on, maybe the rest of the weirdo’s should too

Think I’m going to avoid social media for the weekend cos the world has simply gone mad.

Where’s Luxon gone on holiday now , that Seymour is being labelled the ‘acting PM by media?

It’s been confirmed that Tom Phillips was killed in Waitomo this morning

Seriously wonder when this complete cooker is going to get to the find out stage. They have found a way to monetise others stupidity to the detriment of us all.

My cat Shadow has found a rather odd place to greet this blustery first day of Spring. Seemed happy to stay there & didn’t want to help hang out the washing (her usual job)

I am going to incur a couple of hundred dollars in legal printing costs today and later this week which I can't ask Rights Aotearoa to reimburse, but is related to my advocacy work. Any contributions gratefully received: Paul Thistoll 03-0547-0039160-001

Just starting our Les Miserables journey (I’m costuming) for on stage March 26 & today I dropped off covers to the museum & the curator told me she’d like me to help with’Dress of the Month’ exhibitions next year. Cannot tell you how excited I am

Ok , I’ve insulted my daily ration of numbnuts on twitter so I’m decamping from SM to read a good book. Keep up the good work BSky friends (I keep wanting to type Brewsky cos you’re all like a glass of refreshing cold lager)

Had an Osteopath appointment today, parked & noticed the meters weren’t working so rang the council & they took my details so to avoid a fine. Osteopath was supposed to be funded by ACC only it’s a third not fully paid. Got out to find a $70 ticket on my car. Not a happy Chappy today. (Yes I’ve

Mr Organ is running for council in Whanganui. Plus one other candidate has a very murky background. This is going to be a fun election cycle.

Quick question for NZ media, does anyone want to report on how bad and dangerous The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill is, or are most of you just content to head into privatisation of public health, undermining of Te Tiriti, removal of equity and just…not let the public know about any of it?

Anyway, I need to get off here & go make the latest Whittaker’s chocolate cake & eat my feelings about this bloody government 😁

If you knew that a person who was standing for council was a thief, would you alert the council?

Twisted my bad hip last night, trying to put my pjs on. Currently hobbling around using Murray’s spare walker feeling more geriatric than ever.

Police fired their guns just three times last year newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/05/p... De-escalation. For American viewers that means talking instead of screaming and listening instead of hosing the car down with hot lead.

10 yrs ago I was riding a tram in San Francisco, tweeting with Sam Hueghan about guacamole, buying fabric at Britex & generally having a blast with my sweet Candy Apple. Today seems a day for great memories resurfacing

All this discussion of NCEA, made me hunt out my college reports from the late 60s. I think my ‘could have done better’ & ‘Makes little effort’ score evens out all the ‘should be in the top 3 of class’ remarks. I hated secondary school. But happily spent 3 years getting a degree later in life.

Wishing an absolutely fabulous birthday to the equally absolutely fabulous @jill-shirley200.bsky.social . Happy birthday from the future, dahlink !

Rod somehow nails it every time

I gots my sewing machine back & it didn’t cost a fortune (thank god) so I guess I’ll have to finish the dust covers for the museum. Need to clear the decks for upcoming costume work for Les Mis.

Took Murray to the Sargent art gallery today to see the Patillo art awards & the Joanne Paul exhibition. A few friends entered & made me think of entering next time. Such a magnificent space for art with the new extension blending seamlessly with the old gallery. Such a jewel for our community

Absolutely hilarious coming on here and scrolling through all the #internetnz drama, in reverse.

Been popping some of my work on the wall to see how it looks with the view to finally do an exhibition. I’ve been talking about it for years but need to actually do it as time is limited

Motherfucking wind farms…

Hey @paullecomte.bsky.social are you going out to photograph the meteor shower tonight?