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It *was* Jorts, and it was a junco.

Clearly I am also Too Online these days; trying to cut back! 🙃

We used to have that plan but we mostly only used it between 9 and 10pm. I’m sure that happens for most people.

And the farmers in that article are mainly going on about size and safety, when it’s primarily the weight that is the issue - our roads aren’t built for lots of heavy traffic.

Size still an issue when you come around a corner on a narrow back road, of course… or they want to cross a bridge.

Wairarapa friends: the Red Cross has six families keen to have sewing machines and we are out of stock there.

Could you please ask your neighbours, aunties, sports buddies etc ? Email any offers to sewingmachinedonations@gmail.com please 🧵💚

Please share!

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And yet, we seem to be able to afford tax cuts for landlords, overpriced helicopters (JuCo: “The money will be found, because it *must* be found”), $$ spent on projects that were cancelled - ferries, social housing…

Our government can choose to “afford” anything, it’s about priorities.

Yes, this!

Large parts of it are truly awful.

You’ll get there. 🙂

Post a banger, not in English?

Post your favourite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.

The Value of a Statistical Life "... I've never seen such a high value on life"

Sad, as it is, given today’s announcement of the imminent re-writing of history (sigh, again😠), seems pertinent to repost my thoughts from last year.

The Value of a Statistical Life
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This is a cynical attempt to distract from the failures of the current government, heading into the election.

Don’t be fooled.

When mine finally got under 10k, I scrimped and saved every single spare dollar to pay it off asap.

It was such a great feeling to call IRD, confirm the final balance and tell them on the phone, ‘ok, I paid it, all done’!

I wish you that joy really soon.

As a general thing, I mean…

I had heard that, first time I’ve seen it in the wild. 🙃

I get those notifications with my whole blood donations.

I find them weird and unsettling? Like, I gave you the blood to use, I don’t really need to know it’s happened. 🤷‍♀️

Of course I might be the outlier…

Bo brings calm energy, excellent leash manners and a love of jerky treats.

He also appreciates moments of solitude and a home that understands the balance between activity and rest.

If your ideal match is thoughtful, well-mannered and ready for a steady partnership, Bo would love to meet you.

None of those industries *should* exist.

The 2.7 billion dollar question…

Oh, fantastic! 🤦‍♀️

5 weeks of it near ours! Northbound lane open only.

At least it’s not right outside my house like yours, but the detour is a nuisance. 🤷‍♀️

Saw this today, can’t wait!

Though I am only in the middle of The Stand rn, so a little while before I get there. 😆

Should probably group The Talisman novels *and* the Dark Tower, and deal with them as a single set, since they are all part of the same universe.

Luxon lying about no new races is disgraceful. He can’t even gaslight well. Make no mistake, a gas levy when compulsory & paid to the Govt is legally a tax.
We can’t take another 3 years of this Govt, their lies, corruption & punching down.

10-year-old Kaia is a soft, shy sweetheart who just needs a little time to bloom. 🌹

Once Kaia feels safe with you, her silly side comes out: box-sitting champion, cardboard scratcher enthusiast, professional cozy-bed lounger. 💜

She’s ready for a person & home of her own.

📍 Woodstock, IL #adopt

It’s even worse than that - the cost is looking more like 3 billion, it’ll be leased (so not in public ownership), and won’t add any extra capacity to the network!

Plus, as we know, it won’t secure our energy supply - just the opposite - and even more of our $$ going offshore for fossil fuels. ☹️

All of that, and only being available in a limited number of boring colours like black, blue, olive green, beige, and at a push, some variety of camo?

Love this, our place has similar colours. 🙂

I may have told this story before, but we built a few years ago and the painter was delighted we have colour. No white or grey anywhere - greens, reds, purple, terracotta… some cream, so the place doesn’t look like a clown exploded…

Still loving it, hate all the black/white/grey new builds.

MEEEOOOOWWWWW?

Meow is a 9 month old kitten. As a senior rescue we don't "do" kittens and currently have four. SAVE US FROM THESE SWEET KITTENS! Meow loves other cats and all people in #Tucson!

Sharing this again, maybe someone out there can help.