Ruth
@featherflowers.bsky.social
Speechie, Mama, Cargo bike enthusiast, lollie aficionado
She/Her
Kirikiriroa 🇳🇿
She/Her
Kirikiriroa 🇳🇿
“I got the handheld meat pies. Do do do do do do do do do” 🐙 🦞
“Handheld meat pies” could be a lyric in a NZ ballad I reckon.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“I got the handheld meat pies. Do do do do do do do do do” 🐙 🦞
I don’t do puzzles. I am so so terrible at them. I think it’s a spatial awareness thing. They just stress me out. I’ll occasionally do a crossword or colour something in.
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I don’t do puzzles. I am so so terrible at them. I think it’s a spatial awareness thing. They just stress me out. I’ll occasionally do a crossword or colour something in.
I’m not really into games but I sometimes play wordle, connections, strands. I am a word game person rather than any other game.
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I’m not really into games but I sometimes play wordle, connections, strands. I am a word game person rather than any other game.
Hmm. I like all animals! I love my little cat, would like to have a dog but not really practical at the moment. I like watching birds.
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Hmm. I like all animals! I love my little cat, would like to have a dog but not really practical at the moment. I like watching birds.
I love The Beths and am so excited to see them perform later this summer. Fazerdaze is another local fave. I’m a big fan of revisiting pop music from the 90s and early 2000s especially when I’m doing housework.
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I love The Beths and am so excited to see them perform later this summer. Fazerdaze is another local fave. I’m a big fan of revisiting pop music from the 90s and early 2000s especially when I’m doing housework.
This weekend a friend is visiting from overseas. We’ve know each other since we were 3years old. It is so so nice to be with someone who knows me so well, who knows most of what makes me me, and has been through/seen the hard stuff together 🩷
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This weekend a friend is visiting from overseas. We’ve know each other since we were 3years old. It is so so nice to be with someone who knows me so well, who knows most of what makes me me, and has been through/seen the hard stuff together 🩷
Reposted by Ruth
Upping this for #SecretSantaAoNZ
I know things are tight for a lot of Santas this year, it is the thought not $$ that truly matters. I speak for many when I say please do not stress or overspend.
And if you struggle please reach out to the team.
I know things are tight for a lot of Santas this year, it is the thought not $$ that truly matters. I speak for many when I say please do not stress or overspend.
And if you struggle please reach out to the team.
For #SecretSantaAoNZ I would like to say that crafted, second-hand etc is wonderful.
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Upping this for #SecretSantaAoNZ
I know things are tight for a lot of Santas this year, it is the thought not $$ that truly matters. I speak for many when I say please do not stress or overspend.
And if you struggle please reach out to the team.
I know things are tight for a lot of Santas this year, it is the thought not $$ that truly matters. I speak for many when I say please do not stress or overspend.
And if you struggle please reach out to the team.
I said I would help with the school disco tonight but now I don’t wanna. Sigh.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I said I would help with the school disco tonight but now I don’t wanna. Sigh.
Reposted by Ruth
Did you decide you couldn’t play #SecretSantaAoNZ this year because you just didn’t have the spoons and/or the finances to manage this year?
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
a helicopter is flying over a cardboard box with the words care package delivered written below it
ALT: a helicopter is flying over a cardboard box with the words care package delivered written below it
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Did you decide you couldn’t play #SecretSantaAoNZ this year because you just didn’t have the spoons and/or the finances to manage this year?
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
I think I’m caught up now! But dear Santa, I will love whatever you choose to send 😊 Being a part of #aonzsecretsanta is such a treat!
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I think I’m caught up now! But dear Santa, I will love whatever you choose to send 😊 Being a part of #aonzsecretsanta is such a treat!
I love summer fruits- berries, apricots, plums etc. I love milk and dark chocolate. I love Chippies- salt and vinegar are my fave. Ice cream is another fave treat. Yum! Cream donuts are my go to FOR MORALE! Especially following a tricky appointment or situation.
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I love summer fruits- berries, apricots, plums etc. I love milk and dark chocolate. I love Chippies- salt and vinegar are my fave. Ice cream is another fave treat. Yum! Cream donuts are my go to FOR MORALE! Especially following a tricky appointment or situation.
My favourite colours are pink and green. I love bright warm colours. They make me feel happy.
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My favourite colours are pink and green. I love bright warm colours. They make me feel happy.
I wear earrings and am thinking about getting a second hole in each ear. I wear necklaces too. I swing wildly between big/bright/bold and little/subtle. I wear silver/gold/stainless fixings.
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I wear earrings and am thinking about getting a second hole in each ear. I wear necklaces too. I swing wildly between big/bright/bold and little/subtle. I wear silver/gold/stainless fixings.
I’m not a big collector…I like flowers/floral things so display Lego/paper/pipe cleaner flowers. I have 2 prints of different woman from the bible icons and I want to get more but that is extremely niche. Shout out www.lumenicons.nz though. Her work is beautiful.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I’m not a big collector…I like flowers/floral things so display Lego/paper/pipe cleaner flowers. I have 2 prints of different woman from the bible icons and I want to get more but that is extremely niche. Shout out www.lumenicons.nz though. Her work is beautiful.
I like to zone out with an audiobook or podcast. I love to read but it can get a bit tiring on my eyes and brain. I’m researching my family history and am loving learning more about NZ history in the process. My poor family have to listen to me connecting facts with family lore 😂
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I like to zone out with an audiobook or podcast. I love to read but it can get a bit tiring on my eyes and brain. I’m researching my family history and am loving learning more about NZ history in the process. My poor family have to listen to me connecting facts with family lore 😂
I don’t have any allergies or food restrictions 😅 I don’t really enjoy white chocolate but love other chocolate!
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I don’t have any allergies or food restrictions 😅 I don’t really enjoy white chocolate but love other chocolate!
I am so late to answer the #SecretSantaAoNZ questions 😳 Answers incoming 😅
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I am so late to answer the #SecretSantaAoNZ questions 😳 Answers incoming 😅
Reposted by Ruth
I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
I do! We have an old tabby cat named Luna who sleeps away most of the day at the end of the bed. She is mostly afraid of people but loves our little family 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ is a great chance to get to know not only your future Santee but also everyone else taking part. I will be posting up questions you can reply to or quote to help with sleuthing.
(PS photos for this particular question are always appreciated)
(PS photos for this particular question are always appreciated)
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I do! We have an old tabby cat named Luna who sleeps away most of the day at the end of the bed. She is mostly afraid of people but loves our little family 🥰
Yay!! I’ve signed up! So excited to play again!
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Yay!! I’ve signed up! So excited to play again!
Ballet teacher made the mistake of giving something a rating of “6-7”. Bunch of little girls then went “six, seven” 🤪
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Ballet teacher made the mistake of giving something a rating of “6-7”. Bunch of little girls then went “six, seven” 🤪
Neighbourhood 6yo is riding a lime scooter on the road frequently over this last week. Genuinely worried he’s going to get hurt…What are my options? I’m considering grabbing it and riding it far away from their house when he gets off it…
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Neighbourhood 6yo is riding a lime scooter on the road frequently over this last week. Genuinely worried he’s going to get hurt…What are my options? I’m considering grabbing it and riding it far away from their house when he gets off it…
Reposted by Ruth
🚨 Baby koala joy-riding golden retriever alert!! 🤩
Golden retriever takes baby koala for a joy ride
When Steve Lamplough heard a commotion outside his south-west Victorian home, the last thing he expected to see was a joey koala riding his dog like a racehorse.
www.abc.net.au
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚨 Baby koala joy-riding golden retriever alert!! 🤩
What I’d say to you is that you are a very good person and I am very happy to be your friend
Type “what i’d say to you is,” and then use the auto suggestion to finish your very own automated Christopher Luxon statement.
What I’d say to you is, I think it’s the same as a normal human life.
#Luxomatic
What I’d say to you is, I think it’s the same as a normal human life.
#Luxomatic
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
What I’d say to you is that you are a very good person and I am very happy to be your friend