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Mr Shifter

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 4m

Glad I'm not in Melbourne today TBH. Warm and sunny across the Tasman.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 6m

Good to see you're progressing in your recovery. Hope all is going smoothly.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1h

/ping @ureterocele.bsky.social
強くお勧めします。

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1h

Kinda bummed that these Adrian Sherwood dates in Japan, don't line up with when I'm in the relevant cities. Otherwise I'd definitely attend one of the shows.
www.adriansherwood.com/live-dates/

Live dates - Adrian Sherwood | official website

JAPAN 19 NOVEMBER | EX Theater | Tokyo, Japan 20 NOVEMBER | Club Quattro | Nagoya, Japan 21 NOVEMBER | Gorilla Hall | Osaka, Japan EUROPE 5 FEBRUARY | Magazzini Generali | Milan 6 FEBRUARY | Winter...

www.adriansherwood.com

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1h

Not a 24hr operation, but there is a fuel stop in West Gippsland (Welshpool) that has an exceptional Indian food offering. A pleasant surprise out that way.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1h

Behind this unassuming door, is a complex of tunnels that extend all the way across to Constitution Hill. Would make a nifty shortcut to Parnell, from Victoria St East.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_...

A grey basalt block wall, with a white door in it. The wall is surrounded, and partially covered, by tree foliage and climbers. The area at the base of the wall in front of the door is covered with leaf litter. A single white, wooden bollard stands in the foreground.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 18h

Tough call. Not yet 9:00pm so you've still got room to move...

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 19h

Time to start the readjustment process for Melbourne time, in readiness for Tokyo time.

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 1d

This is how I’m gonna look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.

A grouchy-looking gray cat with white eyebrows and a white moustache who is totally judging your life decisions.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Parnell seems much the same, but also different. Mix of discrete, established money and 20-somethings starting out in the world. But the younger set probably living in new build apartments rather than run-down housing stock (mostly gentrified now). It's still a good density though. #RunTheCity

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

... and onward... a short stroll through a small native bush reserve. The type of shortcut only those familiar with the area tend to know about. #RunTheCity

A downward sloping path flanked by trees and other native vegetation.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Well overdue for #coffee so stopping in Parnell en-route on a family mission. Going straight for the underestimated caffeine kick from a Chemex. Washed Costa Rica: low acidity and a subtle nutty flavour (almost candlenut).

Rehydration continues... #RunTheCity

A light brown ceramic coffee cup 2/3 full of black coffee, resting on a cork trivet. Behind the cup is a glass Chemex brewer with a little coffee in it.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Similarly; nothing until the Sunset Series in Feb/March. Due some rest time.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Luxury.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Not normally a Steinlager drinker, but it's against my religion not to drink free beer. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Lions Nathan (ie. Kirin) I get to smash a post #RunTheCity breakfast beer!

A hand holding up an opened can of Steinlager beer. The body of the can is green, there is a red band with white text reading "Steinlegend" as it is a special issue.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

And done - 1:50:44, so 44 seconds outside my target time but faster than Melbourne. Hills and humidity probably got the better of me as the climb up Shelley Beach Rd (17km) was really starting to hurt. Still, made it to the end to finish strong. #RunTheCity

Screen capture from a fitness app. Shows a view of Auckland City, overlaid with running stats:
Distance - 21.1km
Avg pace - 5:15/km

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Start line vibes for #RunTheCity.

Dawn breaking over Auckland harbour. The sun is just peeking out behind a headland and there are a few boats moored in the foreground.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Seems all the Auckland ferries have been commandeered for the D-Day like operation getting people to the start of #RunTheCity. Not a bad way to travel TBH.

The wake of a passenger ferry, looking back towards illuminated city buildings (it is dawn).

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

Right-o, off to bed to be properly rested for #RunTheCity tomorrow. Early wake up for the ferry across to Devonport for the start.

Night time view of central city buildings with a container port in the background.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Passing Victoria Park on the bus and I can see preparations are under way for #RunTheCity tomorrow. Tomorrow morning it will be a packed with tired people who have finished their nominated #running distance.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Auckland has mostly done a terrible job of preserving older CBD buildings, but a few gems like Eden Hall still remain. And the former Brooklyn Hotel is looking nice as apartments. I can recall a time when it was cheap, but dubious, apartments that various friends lived in over the years.

A 3 storey art deco apartment building with curved balconies.

A 1920s era 7 storey former hotel, now apartments. The name Brooklyn is spelt out above the entrance way.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Lucky enough to have attended a screening of Suspiria with Goblin performing the soundtrack live.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Old school hotel. No 13th floor. #TravelDay

The button panel in a hotel elevator: there are numbered buttons from 2 to 14, but 13 is missing.

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Phase 3 of #TravelDay completed. Cleared immigration, checked in to accom, collected race pack for #RunTheCity. Been on the ground for 3 hours and enjoying live music and beers with old mates at 95bfm. Good times! 😂

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Larissa Waters @larissawaters.bsky.social · 3d

A historic moment as Treaty passes Vic Parliament, the first time in our history that a Treaty has been enshrined in law.

To those who have fought for this - thankyou.

This must act as a guiding light towards federal truth, Treaty & justice for all First Nations people.