Jacqui Clarke in Chc, Ao/NZ
@jaxy.bsky.social
Leftie, good cook, gardener, e-biker, aqua-jogger, sales star, bookish, single, Christchurch-based, new build sales.
Cutest thing you'll see this week.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Cutest thing you'll see this week.
I seem to have inadvertently chosen a purple theme in my tiny garden this year.
Odd.
Odd.
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I seem to have inadvertently chosen a purple theme in my tiny garden this year.
Odd.
Odd.
##SecretSantaAoNZ here's the extent of my festive festoonery at home: last year's KMart double star extravaganza, with new batteries.
It's pretty much all I have room for!
I like it that it's made of a wood-ish product and is simple and reusable.
It's pretty much all I have room for!
I like it that it's made of a wood-ish product and is simple and reusable.
December 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
##SecretSantaAoNZ here's the extent of my festive festoonery at home: last year's KMart double star extravaganza, with new batteries.
It's pretty much all I have room for!
I like it that it's made of a wood-ish product and is simple and reusable.
It's pretty much all I have room for!
I like it that it's made of a wood-ish product and is simple and reusable.
#SecretSantaAo/NZ gift sent! Woop! I hope they like it. 😬🎄
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
#SecretSantaAo/NZ gift sent! Woop! I hope they like it. 😬🎄
I am a completely normal person who will change the direction of your toilet roll if it's wrong, even if it's in your own house.
I am a completely normal person who does not hand weed the shit lawn we have as a means of soothing my busy brain
I am a completely normal person who is not at all about to rearrange the lounge to within an inch of its life to make my brain happy.
November 29, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I am a completely normal person who will change the direction of your toilet roll if it's wrong, even if it's in your own house.
From my garden armchair. It's amazing what you can achieve in the tiniest of spaces.
Tomatoes, sugar snaps peas, sage, oregano, thyme, mint, lobelia, alyssum. 😍🫛🍅
Tomatoes, sugar snaps peas, sage, oregano, thyme, mint, lobelia, alyssum. 😍🫛🍅
November 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
From my garden armchair. It's amazing what you can achieve in the tiniest of spaces.
Tomatoes, sugar snaps peas, sage, oregano, thyme, mint, lobelia, alyssum. 😍🫛🍅
Tomatoes, sugar snaps peas, sage, oregano, thyme, mint, lobelia, alyssum. 😍🫛🍅
Beer + Book + Backyard = Bliss.
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Beer + Book + Backyard = Bliss.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I've probably overstayed enough, but on the off-chance! - I drink all wine except Sauvignon Blanc, fruit & herb tea because actual tea tastes like....tea, love good coffee beans (just finished a bag of C4 Terra Nova which was delicious).
I don't do drinks with sugar.
I've probably overstayed enough, but on the off-chance! - I drink all wine except Sauvignon Blanc, fruit & herb tea because actual tea tastes like....tea, love good coffee beans (just finished a bag of C4 Terra Nova which was delicious).
I don't do drinks with sugar.
Some people have already covered this in other posts, but for the Santas that need to know specifically.
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I've probably overstayed enough, but on the off-chance! - I drink all wine except Sauvignon Blanc, fruit & herb tea because actual tea tastes like....tea, love good coffee beans (just finished a bag of C4 Terra Nova which was delicious).
I don't do drinks with sugar.
I've probably overstayed enough, but on the off-chance! - I drink all wine except Sauvignon Blanc, fruit & herb tea because actual tea tastes like....tea, love good coffee beans (just finished a bag of C4 Terra Nova which was delicious).
I don't do drinks with sugar.
The *good* thing about having a cat who loves to wake you up at ungodly hours is seeing this just now.
Wow. Taken through the insect screen in my boudoir.
😍🕠
Wow. Taken through the insect screen in my boudoir.
😍🕠
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The *good* thing about having a cat who loves to wake you up at ungodly hours is seeing this just now.
Wow. Taken through the insect screen in my boudoir.
😍🕠
Wow. Taken through the insect screen in my boudoir.
😍🕠
For the other Stranger Things fans who don't have time to rematch the previous season...
slate.com/culture/2025...
slate.com/culture/2025...
Everything You Need to Remember Before Stranger Things’ Final Season
Nine years, four seasons, and countless characters and storylines later, here’s what to recall.
slate.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
For the other Stranger Things fans who don't have time to rematch the previous season...
slate.com/culture/2025...
slate.com/culture/2025...
Zelda has a new favourite hang out - one of the outside chairs, right outside the lounge where she can keep an eye on me. Great scratching fabric, too.
It's so warm here tonight!
It's so warm here tonight!
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Zelda has a new favourite hang out - one of the outside chairs, right outside the lounge where she can keep an eye on me. Great scratching fabric, too.
It's so warm here tonight!
It's so warm here tonight!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
My fave animal is my cat Zelda. She's mischievous, independent and occasionally vicious. Oh, wait..🤣
Love those weird Shoebill birds. They're mad! I also love flamingos.
Fave native birb is the piwauwau, rock wren.
Fave mystical creature is the sock-stealing Wesma. (Where's My...)
My fave animal is my cat Zelda. She's mischievous, independent and occasionally vicious. Oh, wait..🤣
Love those weird Shoebill birds. They're mad! I also love flamingos.
Fave native birb is the piwauwau, rock wren.
Fave mystical creature is the sock-stealing Wesma. (Where's My...)
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 3:50 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
My fave animal is my cat Zelda. She's mischievous, independent and occasionally vicious. Oh, wait..🤣
Love those weird Shoebill birds. They're mad! I also love flamingos.
Fave native birb is the piwauwau, rock wren.
Fave mystical creature is the sock-stealing Wesma. (Where's My...)
My fave animal is my cat Zelda. She's mischievous, independent and occasionally vicious. Oh, wait..🤣
Love those weird Shoebill birds. They're mad! I also love flamingos.
Fave native birb is the piwauwau, rock wren.
Fave mystical creature is the sock-stealing Wesma. (Where's My...)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Not a gamer. For someone with an extensive vocabulary I am woefully bad at scrabble. Quite like the Code cracker!
Not a gamer. For someone with an extensive vocabulary I am woefully bad at scrabble. Quite like the Code cracker!
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Not a gamer. For someone with an extensive vocabulary I am woefully bad at scrabble. Quite like the Code cracker!
Not a gamer. For someone with an extensive vocabulary I am woefully bad at scrabble. Quite like the Code cracker!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Music: I love Nadia Reid, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Teeks, Jordan Rakei, Tiny Ruins, most kind of modern indie stuff, The Preatures, Rufus del Sol, London Grammar, Låpsley, Enda Gallery etc etc.
Also The Cure, Radiohead (The Bends is my fave album), that genre.
Music: I love Nadia Reid, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Teeks, Jordan Rakei, Tiny Ruins, most kind of modern indie stuff, The Preatures, Rufus del Sol, London Grammar, Låpsley, Enda Gallery etc etc.
Also The Cure, Radiohead (The Bends is my fave album), that genre.
Love music and concerts, really enjoying kiwi artists Borderline, Reb Fountain. Fav album Pearl Jams 10. Fav pods: What did You Do Yesterday and the Not Just the Tudors by History Hit. Book I’ve just started: The Five- The Untold Lives of Those Killed by Jack the Ripper
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 1:22 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Music: I love Nadia Reid, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Teeks, Jordan Rakei, Tiny Ruins, most kind of modern indie stuff, The Preatures, Rufus del Sol, London Grammar, Låpsley, Enda Gallery etc etc.
Also The Cure, Radiohead (The Bends is my fave album), that genre.
Music: I love Nadia Reid, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Teeks, Jordan Rakei, Tiny Ruins, most kind of modern indie stuff, The Preatures, Rufus del Sol, London Grammar, Låpsley, Enda Gallery etc etc.
Also The Cure, Radiohead (The Bends is my fave album), that genre.
OMG the font!!!!
As if I wasn't freaking out enough about the bloody colposcopy!
As if I wasn't freaking out enough about the bloody colposcopy!
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
OMG the font!!!!
As if I wasn't freaking out enough about the bloody colposcopy!
As if I wasn't freaking out enough about the bloody colposcopy!
How good is fenugreek gouda, tho?
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
How good is fenugreek gouda, tho?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I wear mostly silver jewellery (as opposed to gold which doesn't suit my skin tone). I ❤️ Nick von K, anything Ao/NZ is cool. Love pounamu. I don't really wear necklaces but do wear earrings.
I wear mostly silver jewellery (as opposed to gold which doesn't suit my skin tone). I ❤️ Nick von K, anything Ao/NZ is cool. Love pounamu. I don't really wear necklaces but do wear earrings.
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 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I wear mostly silver jewellery (as opposed to gold which doesn't suit my skin tone). I ❤️ Nick von K, anything Ao/NZ is cool. Love pounamu. I don't really wear necklaces but do wear earrings.
I wear mostly silver jewellery (as opposed to gold which doesn't suit my skin tone). I ❤️ Nick von K, anything Ao/NZ is cool. Love pounamu. I don't really wear necklaces but do wear earrings.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I'm a socks not slippers person. I love a comfortable house-sock!
My head is remarkably small for someone with an ego this large. Ha ha, jokes....
Not really a hat wearer, tbh.
I'm a socks not slippers person. I love a comfortable house-sock!
My head is remarkably small for someone with an ego this large. Ha ha, jokes....
Not really a hat wearer, tbh.
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 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I'm a socks not slippers person. I love a comfortable house-sock!
My head is remarkably small for someone with an ego this large. Ha ha, jokes....
Not really a hat wearer, tbh.
I'm a socks not slippers person. I love a comfortable house-sock!
My head is remarkably small for someone with an ego this large. Ha ha, jokes....
Not really a hat wearer, tbh.
#SecretSantaAoNZ Can't remember if I've answered this one or not!
No allergies, I don't like normal tea, won't drink Sauv Blanc, dont like white choc.
Other than that, all bets are off!
No allergies, I don't like normal tea, won't drink Sauv Blanc, dont like white choc.
Other than that, all bets are off!
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 6:36 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ Can't remember if I've answered this one or not!
No allergies, I don't like normal tea, won't drink Sauv Blanc, dont like white choc.
Other than that, all bets are off!
No allergies, I don't like normal tea, won't drink Sauv Blanc, dont like white choc.
Other than that, all bets are off!
WHAT a glorious day off I'm having.
It's an absolute stunner of a hot day in Otautāhi, I had a very fine sleep in, full-body exfoliating shower, changed the sheets, hung lots of washing outside, biked up to my parents', stopped in to my brother's and the biked around Opawa & back home. About 15kms!
It's an absolute stunner of a hot day in Otautāhi, I had a very fine sleep in, full-body exfoliating shower, changed the sheets, hung lots of washing outside, biked up to my parents', stopped in to my brother's and the biked around Opawa & back home. About 15kms!
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
WHAT a glorious day off I'm having.
It's an absolute stunner of a hot day in Otautāhi, I had a very fine sleep in, full-body exfoliating shower, changed the sheets, hung lots of washing outside, biked up to my parents', stopped in to my brother's and the biked around Opawa & back home. About 15kms!
It's an absolute stunner of a hot day in Otautāhi, I had a very fine sleep in, full-body exfoliating shower, changed the sheets, hung lots of washing outside, biked up to my parents', stopped in to my brother's and the biked around Opawa & back home. About 15kms!
Paul's stunning calendars make wonderful gifts.
Get in there, support local talent!
Get in there, support local talent!
Behind the shot: April 2026
Day 2 of my trip to Te Manahuna Mackenzie country & while everyone & their cell phone has photographed the amazing Wairepo Arm of Lake Ruataniwha in the fog, it's so mesmerising with so many compositions I couldn't ignore the cliche
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
Day 2 of my trip to Te Manahuna Mackenzie country & while everyone & their cell phone has photographed the amazing Wairepo Arm of Lake Ruataniwha in the fog, it's so mesmerising with so many compositions I couldn't ignore the cliche
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Paul's stunning calendars make wonderful gifts.
Get in there, support local talent!
Get in there, support local talent!
Today I've eaten my lunch at Beach Grove in Kaiapoi at the GH show home there.
Mexican Chicken Salad: baby spinach, bbq'd chicken, black beans, corn, radishes, red capsicum, red onion, cucumber, coriander, jalapeños, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice.
A very good time was had by my taste buds.
Mexican Chicken Salad: baby spinach, bbq'd chicken, black beans, corn, radishes, red capsicum, red onion, cucumber, coriander, jalapeños, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice.
A very good time was had by my taste buds.
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Today I've eaten my lunch at Beach Grove in Kaiapoi at the GH show home there.
Mexican Chicken Salad: baby spinach, bbq'd chicken, black beans, corn, radishes, red capsicum, red onion, cucumber, coriander, jalapeños, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice.
A very good time was had by my taste buds.
Mexican Chicken Salad: baby spinach, bbq'd chicken, black beans, corn, radishes, red capsicum, red onion, cucumber, coriander, jalapeños, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice.
A very good time was had by my taste buds.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I collect plants, indoor and out. I collect other peoples' art. Shoes could be deemed a collection. And clothes. And makeup. And perfumes. Oops. Ha ha.
I collect plants, indoor and out. I collect other peoples' art. Shoes could be deemed a collection. And clothes. And makeup. And perfumes. Oops. Ha ha.
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 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I collect plants, indoor and out. I collect other peoples' art. Shoes could be deemed a collection. And clothes. And makeup. And perfumes. Oops. Ha ha.
I collect plants, indoor and out. I collect other peoples' art. Shoes could be deemed a collection. And clothes. And makeup. And perfumes. Oops. Ha ha.
How frickin embarrassing.
Government's appalling track record in health just got international recognition. NZ delegation at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control meeting in Geneva received the Dirty Ashtray award. www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
Global meeting awards Aotearoa New Zealand ‘Dirty Ashtray’ award
Last night’s award of a ‘Dirty Ashtray’, a civil society award, to the New Zealand Government shows Aotearoa is now attracting international attention for all the wrong reasons, tobacco control resear...
www.otago.ac.nz
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
How frickin embarrassing.
I love to cook, I read literary/contemporary fiction, I garden in my small townhouse backyard yard - all pots, I aquajog when I can drag my sorry arse to the pool, and e-bike sometimes. I love art but am quite useless myself.
I love fragrance that smells clean & fresh.
I love fragrance that smells clean & fresh.
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I love to cook, I read literary/contemporary fiction, I garden in my small townhouse backyard yard - all pots, I aquajog when I can drag my sorry arse to the pool, and e-bike sometimes. I love art but am quite useless myself.
I love fragrance that smells clean & fresh.
I love fragrance that smells clean & fresh.