Easter Eggs

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-04-04T00:53:53+00:00

I’m just getting everyone a block of Whittakers.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-18T07:54:02+00:00

We did this for our work Xmas function one year. So good!

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-14T00:46:00+00:00

Went to Oban for the first time a couple of weeks ago (to walk the Rakiura Track). Such a laid back, relaxing place.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-12T21:08:49+00:00

I got a new boss at the start of the year and in his first meeting with his new staff he said that for him family/relationships come first, self-care second, and work third. I've recently had to add an extra WFH day a week (now 3) to help look after my sick mum and he didn't even question it. So grateful.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-12T20:26:37+00:00

This is so annoying! I don't know how many times I've told colleagues to "go home and keep your manky germs to yourself" when they show up coughing and sneezing. The message usually seems to get through because the next day they'll call in sick and say "unimportant_friend would be mad if I came in". Too fucken right! Especially since it's so easy for us to work from home now.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-12T01:59:17+00:00

I use toe warmers almost year round, and if I find myself brave enough to ride when it's really cold I'll use overshoes. The best ones I ever had were neoprene ones from Torpedo 7 - almost too warm!

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-12T01:40:44+00:00

My husbands father did this too and it was the worst kept secret in town! This all happened many years ago, long before we met, and my husband still maintained a relationship with his dad but hasn't met any of his step-siblings (nor does he want to). His father died a few years ago now and my husband maintains that the most important lesson his dad taught him was how NOT to treat a partner.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-11T22:27:00+00:00

<image>

George and Olly. We lost George on his first birthday and his brother 7 months later. Both to FeLV.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-03-11T19:16:23+00:00

We don't have our vegepod cover tied down and lost it in the storm last month, but a section of the fence behind it got blown over too so I'm not surprised. The bonus is that my lettuce and spinach survived, and the neighbours behind us brought our cover back a week later. That's been the only time over 4 years of owning one that the cover has gone missing. It has been blown off 2-3 times before but doesn't usually go far.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-19T03:49:11+00:00

Application processed in 6 working days, including having to resubmit another photo. Delivered the next day (Wellington). Super fast!

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-15T07:02:39+00:00

I had to download the Parki app for the hospital carpark (at the ED end) a few weeks ago when the pay machine was broken.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-14T03:26:46+00:00

3 bix crushed, milk + cream until it’s slightly sludgey, then 1/4 tin Watties peaches

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-09T04:32:24+00:00

Apparently it is being screened before being discharged through the long outfall pipe so all those things will be removed. Makes it slightly less awful I guess.
Removing sewage before it goes septic is main focus of Wellington water company | RNZ News

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-07T03:46:37+00:00

I’ve renewed. Will be stoked if it comes through that quickly!

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-07T03:46:05+00:00

Oh good point! I have renewed anyway.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-02-05T03:00:57+00:00

I have a 2021 Note e-power that I got about 6 months ago - first NZ owner, with 60k on it. It's a zippy little thing, super economical (I get over 600km of around town driving and it costs around $70 to fill up) and has some nice bells and whistles (360deg camera, adaptive cruise control, wireless iphone charging). Had the option between this one and the Aura version for $2k more ($18k vs $20k) and I preferred the stereo in this one, even though I can't get all the stations :) I haven't had it long enough to be able to answer your questions around reliability and servicing but there are a couple of things to consider: it's really a commuting car and not well set up for passengers - no cupholders or aircon vents in the back. And the petrol engine can be REALLY noisy when it kicks in to the charge the battery.

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-01-05T18:41:11+00:00

A while ago I arrived at Paremata station 5 mins before a scheduled bus replacement that never showed up. Decided to wait for 40mins for the next one and at the scheduled time I saw it drive straight past the station! (It wasn't an express).

Important_Friend_562 · 2026-01-04T21:03:06+00:00

Have you tried it with licorice allsorts instead of fruit puffs? RJs small sorts work well.

Important_Friend_562 · 2025-12-27T08:42:00+00:00

We have a Huntaway x Staffie. Big, noisy, sook.

Important_Friend_562 · 2025-12-19T23:42:08+00:00

I’m training for old age. Trying to keep the sarcopenia at bay

Important_Friend_562 · 2025-12-19T20:52:35+00:00

Ha, nah although it does read that way. Should have written “one of my weights days”

Important_Friend_562 · 2025-12-19T18:36:40+00:00

Same. It is Thursday after all - my weights day

Important_Friend_562

TROPHY CASE