I just can’t recognize Jason Wall’s accent (TVNZ reporter). I need to know.

Rhetorical question: why are SpeedBumps and CycleWays so triggering to the Other side?

Great letter in The Press today (I’ve withheld the writer’s name)

PSA for eastern suburb folk. The tsunami siren test should be going off at 11am, so don’t pee your pants.

Can’t help but sing along to Tina from Turner’s advert. Beep beep.

This might look a bit obscure, it’s a mirror against a wall in my central hallway reflecting the wood burner flame. It’s so I can see when I need to feed the flame from the comfort of my bed. Ok it’s Sunday, lie in day ok. Aaand 5deg still.

Ōtautahi folk, are we still meeting Nicola Willis for lunch tomorrow?

I listened to this podcast overnight from Ira Glass’ The American Life. 3 stories, the last one in the courtroom of Judge Reyes was fascinating to hear. www.thisamericanlife.org/857/museum-o...

It’s early, but a bit lonely here. Please come and join us. F**k this gummit.

I have a couple of seats in my car if any Easties would like a lift to Rolleston with my sis and me. Happy to pick you up. Hate this fkn CoC so much 😖

Eww why does seymour keep putting his hand in either pocket while he’s bleating on- is he fondling something?

Borrowed from another site.

Does anyone in Ōtepoti recognize this house? Back in 1995 my dad took me to see it, recalling fond memories of a holiday to rellies who lived there in the 1920’s. Would love to know who they were, but not sure where to start. Thanks.

Some Swedish death cleaning on this dull indoors day. What does one do with nursing & medical text books from their training 50 years ago?

This has been banned from twitter so the poster in US says repost as you like. Also echoes of Seymour.

From a friend in Florida. Day of Action. Be interesting to see what impact this has over there. Could try it here…

Nearly there whanau

Kite day in New Brighton. Right now. It’s buzzing.

I’ve just done 2 surveys - Ipsos and Kantar. Both had a number of questions about te reo Māori (place names, teaching in schools, signage). Wonder who requested this information gathering. Hope my comment about ‘red necks’ hits a mark.

Mauger and Meager lol.

PSA -I have tinnitus & get to sleep better with some background noise. Documentaries often too interesting to fall asleep to. Found BBC The Sleeping Forecast - lastnight it was The dreamy tones of the (English) shipping forecast. Worked for me anyway!

I’m poised and ready to turn off RNZ when the Amanda Luxon interview starts.

When they say possible hail north of Lyttelton is that a euphemism for it might hail in Ōtautahi? I mean we are north of Lyttelton right?

I just charged up my roller blinds. That’s something this 67 year old never thought she’d be saying.

A reminder to keep up with your Covid vaccination boosters - just had my 8th & though only 6mths from the last one, my immunity must have dropped bc I had a really good immune response this time (fever/chills etc).

Someone sent me this. Is this David Seymours MO?

I finished binge-watching the third season of Keeping Faith (tvnz+). SO good, highly recommend. I used closed caption bc some of the Welsh accents were fairly strong. Beautiful scenery, music, and story. Just thought you might also enjoy.

Ōtautahi folk

I’ve got an iPhone & have been disappointed that the wallet app was just for credit/debit cards in a/nz. Now I’ve found Stocard and have loaded all my loyalty cards on to it. And it works! Better living everyone.

Pleased to see that the FluTracking NZ survey is now asking if we have had a 7th covid vacc. Ticked that box.

Taking the bus to the May Day workers rights meeting tomorrow with @lindaosborn.bsky.social using our Gold Cards. They can’t take that away from us.

I just completed the online submission on the Fast-track Approvals bill. It’s easy to find (google make a submission), quick (only 2 questions/comments) and closes midnight tonight. Feels good to submit my tuppence worth view on this atrocious bill.

@thesewphist.bsky.social they’ve arrived! Love them and loved the care you take wrapping them. Wish I had 7 friends so I could have them all out at once🤗 Thankyou x

He could fix up Premier House himself couldn’t he?

A bit pleased with myself. Macrocarpa slab from a stand of trees my ol’ dad planted in 1950. I think he’d be pleased with the outcome too.

Well, Patu! sure stirred up some memories and emotions for me. Toitū te Tiriti ❤️

From Gerard Otto’s fb page - shared with permission

Lesson tahi (one) completed, and rest assured Mr Cluxon no taxpayers dollars were used.

In light of some medical situations within our whanau we are now calling the coalition govt The Anal Spasms.

Lots of laughs at Bill Bailey’s show last night. Crikey he’s clever. Coming home saw activity on the beach, sadly just heard the whale died after stranding. 😢 🐳

That disappointing feeling when you thaw out a half chicken for the air fryer and discover it’s 2 chicken frames. Now what’s for dinner ? 🤷‍♀️

Ōtautahi folk: I have a retro-fitted street e-bike that I would like to gift to someone who would otherwise not be able to access a powered bike. I tried to donate to a couple of places but they don’t use e-bikes. It’s in excellent condition, with all the bells and whistles. Any ideas? tY.

Hi @iv-coffee-stat.bsky.social regarding novovax, well I was stymied about booking for this as the nearest Centre is 30k away in Rangiora, Ashburton or Chatham Is a/c to Covid helpline person I spoke to. So back to Pfizer for me, keep us posted about your experience.

Friday 13th. Just managed to deactivate x. Couldn’t do it via the app so went to website, done! It’s a sign.

Trying to deactivate my x acct. Keep getting the ‘oops something went wrong try again later’ msg. Maybe they want me to stay or something.

Yay [email protected] has crossed the great divide. She’s not a bad old stick.

I’ve just had someone here to graft on 3 types of apple onto a tree I planted about 5 yrs ago (self seeded, has never blossomed or fruited). NOW it decides to blossom. Did it know it was for the chop? 😱

Good to see that FluTracking is now asking if we have had our 6th covid booster. I’ve booked mine for mid October.

Did you see this in the Press? Seems a weency bit um greedy? The seller is a bit of an eccentric but this just isn’t right is it?