Phil D
@haggiskiwi.bsky.social
Occasional X/IPA imbiber, sofa sporter, cautious traveller, F1 moaner, amateur pic taker, semi-sci-fi geek, Pop Vinyl grower. Grumpy old man. Monday hater. Can't grammar proper. he/him.
Rarely updates http://haggiskiwi.blogspot.com/
Rarely updates http://haggiskiwi.blogspot.com/
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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 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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.
This humidity driven late blooming hayfever can please fuck the fuck right off.
So can't wait for the rest of the Pohutukawa to dump their loads.
So can't wait for the rest of the Pohutukawa to dump their loads.
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This humidity driven late blooming hayfever can please fuck the fuck right off.
So can't wait for the rest of the Pohutukawa to dump their loads.
So can't wait for the rest of the Pohutukawa to dump their loads.
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Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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?
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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 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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.
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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 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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?
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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 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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.
If @secretsanta.nz has made you my match then I'll as some clues to make stalking... err... sleuthing easier shortly for #SecretSantaAoNZ.
Some of it's in my bio.
Just a heads up, please no more clothing. I've enough beanies, caps, & socks to sink a paper boat.
1/-
Some of it's in my bio.
Just a heads up, please no more clothing. I've enough beanies, caps, & socks to sink a paper boat.
1/-
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If @secretsanta.nz has made you my match then I'll as some clues to make stalking... err... sleuthing easier shortly for #SecretSantaAoNZ.
Some of it's in my bio.
Just a heads up, please no more clothing. I've enough beanies, caps, & socks to sink a paper boat.
1/-
Some of it's in my bio.
Just a heads up, please no more clothing. I've enough beanies, caps, & socks to sink a paper boat.
1/-
I'm sure @secretsanta.nz knows me well.
Another year another match with a cat person.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another year another match with a cat person.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I'm sure @secretsanta.nz knows me well.
Another year another match with a cat person.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another year another match with a cat person.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
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Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
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Hot tip for #SecretSantaAoNZ sleuthers: check out the media feed on their profile, as the photos they share can spark some good ideas. Better Living Everyone.
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Hot tip for #SecretSantaAoNZ sleuthers: check out the media feed on their profile, as the photos they share can spark some good ideas. Better Living Everyone.
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If you’ve been considering #SecretSantaAoNZ, I hope the post below convinces you to join in the fun and joy and anticipation.
You don’t have to spend much money, you don’t have to worry if your gift will be liked. You just need to have fun!
Today’s the last day to sign-up at secretsanta.nz
You don’t have to spend much money, you don’t have to worry if your gift will be liked. You just need to have fun!
Today’s the last day to sign-up at secretsanta.nz
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
If you’ve been considering #SecretSantaAoNZ, I hope the post below convinces you to join in the fun and joy and anticipation.
You don’t have to spend much money, you don’t have to worry if your gift will be liked. You just need to have fun!
Today’s the last day to sign-up at secretsanta.nz
You don’t have to spend much money, you don’t have to worry if your gift will be liked. You just need to have fun!
Today’s the last day to sign-up at secretsanta.nz
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November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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☔️It's a wet start to the day for many parts of the North Island after a soggy night
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
☔️It's a wet start to the day for many parts of the North Island after a soggy night
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
🌧️Further rain is expected today, with several Watches and Warnings in place - keep an eye out later this morning for any updates
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Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
November 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
WTF? I've been pronouncing 'theodolite' wrong for over 50 years?
November 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
WTF? I've been pronouncing 'theodolite' wrong for over 50 years?
Back path and half fence done before the jitters hit.
I now smell completely of au de waterblasting.
I now smell completely of au de waterblasting.
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Back path and half fence done before the jitters hit.
I now smell completely of au de waterblasting.
I now smell completely of au de waterblasting.
Nope, not a "fantastic result" here.
Back to work tomorrow.
Back to work tomorrow.
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Nope, not a "fantastic result" here.
Back to work tomorrow.
Back to work tomorrow.
Just heard today's Wellington cruise visitors refereed to as "boat people".
The husband who made the statement was wifely corrected with "Nah, platinum boat people".
The husband who made the statement was wifely corrected with "Nah, platinum boat people".
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Just heard today's Wellington cruise visitors refereed to as "boat people".
The husband who made the statement was wifely corrected with "Nah, platinum boat people".
The husband who made the statement was wifely corrected with "Nah, platinum boat people".
Geez, there's a hell of a lot of skin on display in Wellington today.
You'd think it was summer or something.
Hope they've all done the #SlipSlopSlap.
You'd think it was summer or something.
Hope they've all done the #SlipSlopSlap.
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Geez, there's a hell of a lot of skin on display in Wellington today.
You'd think it was summer or something.
Hope they've all done the #SlipSlopSlap.
You'd think it was summer or something.
Hope they've all done the #SlipSlopSlap.
Last night's dinner main course. First time proper out in for ages.
What could fit in my 20yo tum was a struggle for my >50yo one.
Not safe for non-meatetarians.
What could fit in my 20yo tum was a struggle for my >50yo one.
Not safe for non-meatetarians.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Last night's dinner main course. First time proper out in for ages.
What could fit in my 20yo tum was a struggle for my >50yo one.
Not safe for non-meatetarians.
What could fit in my 20yo tum was a struggle for my >50yo one.
Not safe for non-meatetarians.
Ruh roh. Head full watery sniffles. Off home to RAT. Really don't need that shit again in the run up to Festivus.
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Ruh roh. Head full watery sniffles. Off home to RAT. Really don't need that shit again in the run up to Festivus.
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⚠️Severe Weather Update
🟡💨There has been an update to the Strong Wind Watches affecting the North Island, the only affected areas now are Wellington and Wairarapa
North to northwest winds may approach severe gale with gust speeds reaching 90 km/h in exposed places🌬
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🟡💨There has been an update to the Strong Wind Watches affecting the North Island, the only affected areas now are Wellington and Wairarapa
North to northwest winds may approach severe gale with gust speeds reaching 90 km/h in exposed places🌬
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
⚠️Severe Weather Update
🟡💨There has been an update to the Strong Wind Watches affecting the North Island, the only affected areas now are Wellington and Wairarapa
North to northwest winds may approach severe gale with gust speeds reaching 90 km/h in exposed places🌬
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings
🟡💨There has been an update to the Strong Wind Watches affecting the North Island, the only affected areas now are Wellington and Wairarapa
North to northwest winds may approach severe gale with gust speeds reaching 90 km/h in exposed places🌬
For more: bit.ly/AllWarnings