Jim Smith
@jism.bsky.social
Freelance wordsmith and web worker based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. He and him.
If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him... maybe you can hire The J Team.
@JiSm at the other place.
If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him... maybe you can hire The J Team.
@JiSm at the other place.
Thank you #SecretSantaAoNZ, really appreciate these stationary goodies. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Sorry for keeping you waiting!
December 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Thank you #SecretSantaAoNZ, really appreciate these stationary goodies. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Sorry for keeping you waiting!
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Jesus Christ Jim, we're all waiting for you😉
#secretsantaaonz
#secretsantaaonz
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Jesus Christ Jim, we're all waiting for you😉
#secretsantaaonz
#secretsantaaonz
Heads up Secret Santa, I doubt I'll have time to enjoy opening my gift until tonight — but many thanks in advance!
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Heads up Secret Santa, I doubt I'll have time to enjoy opening my gift until tonight — but many thanks in advance!
This is total bullshit.
PSA - dual NZ/UK citizen?
NZers (and others) with dual UK NZ citizenship will need to travel to the UK with a British passport (or certificate of entitlement) after 24 Feb.
You can no longer get an ETA on an NZ passport - you’ll need to get/renew a British passport.
Check here …
#NZ
NZers (and others) with dual UK NZ citizenship will need to travel to the UK with a British passport (or certificate of entitlement) after 24 Feb.
You can no longer get an ETA on an NZ passport - you’ll need to get/renew a British passport.
Check here …
#NZ
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA): guide for dual citizens
What dual citizens with British or Irish citizenship (or right of abode) need to do to travel to the UK.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This is total bullshit.
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WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
Who in New Zealand knows of a summer underwear solution for men?
Letting everything hang in loose fitting trunks or boxer shorts doesn't keep things cool and briefs that pull everything up together only makes things even hotter down there.
Is there a secret thong thing or something?
Letting everything hang in loose fitting trunks or boxer shorts doesn't keep things cool and briefs that pull everything up together only makes things even hotter down there.
Is there a secret thong thing or something?
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Who in New Zealand knows of a summer underwear solution for men?
Letting everything hang in loose fitting trunks or boxer shorts doesn't keep things cool and briefs that pull everything up together only makes things even hotter down there.
Is there a secret thong thing or something?
Letting everything hang in loose fitting trunks or boxer shorts doesn't keep things cool and briefs that pull everything up together only makes things even hotter down there.
Is there a secret thong thing or something?
This Ajax glass and mirror cleaner sucks so bad it blows. Impossible to wipe it all off — and then "it" shows up as smears. Boooooooo!
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
This Ajax glass and mirror cleaner sucks so bad it blows. Impossible to wipe it all off — and then "it" shows up as smears. Boooooooo!
Oh what. They're not going to chip down that magnificent tree, are they?
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Oh what. They're not going to chip down that magnificent tree, are they?
Tally ho!
Split Enz BBC Sight & Sound 1977 longer version
YouTube video by derek jensen
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Tally ho!
Would love to see Scotland invited!
All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup
The All Whites will get a send-off on home soil ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup - but New Zealand Football are light on the details.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Would love to see Scotland invited!
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There’s a poem with the first line “I will die in Chicago while looking for a job in winter” and sadly I can neither recall nor locate the title or name of the poet.
Does this ring any bells, poet friends?
Does this ring any bells, poet friends?
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There’s a poem with the first line “I will die in Chicago while looking for a job in winter” and sadly I can neither recall nor locate the title or name of the poet.
Does this ring any bells, poet friends?
Does this ring any bells, poet friends?
The British public is seldom wrong.
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The British public is seldom wrong.
So, we're just popping down the road to Ikea this afternoon!
They've invited the folks who open their doors for the NZ home report to a preview day (and fire alarm test).
The boys are really quite excited ... but that might just be the prospect of food. 🇸🇪🌭
They've invited the folks who open their doors for the NZ home report to a preview day (and fire alarm test).
The boys are really quite excited ... but that might just be the prospect of food. 🇸🇪🌭
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
So, we're just popping down the road to Ikea this afternoon!
They've invited the folks who open their doors for the NZ home report to a preview day (and fire alarm test).
The boys are really quite excited ... but that might just be the prospect of food. 🇸🇪🌭
They've invited the folks who open their doors for the NZ home report to a preview day (and fire alarm test).
The boys are really quite excited ... but that might just be the prospect of food. 🇸🇪🌭
Mōrena. Kids want an Oh Bubbles. Any advice? Opinions? Recommendations? 🫧🫧🫧
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Mōrena. Kids want an Oh Bubbles. Any advice? Opinions? Recommendations? 🫧🫧🫧
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
Te Arikinui said she was proud to launch the initiative as a "declaration" that Māori were ready to invest.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
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An important annual reminder ...
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 AM
An important annual reminder ...
Don't make a fuss, but my last three followers have all been hot women ... making me walk a little taller, for sure. 🦚
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Don't make a fuss, but my last three followers have all been hot women ... making me walk a little taller, for sure. 🦚
Hey #SecretSantaAoNZ ! Just been told my parcel arrived today and has been secreted away until Opening Day. Cheers to you!
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Hey #SecretSantaAoNZ ! Just been told my parcel arrived today and has been secreted away until Opening Day. Cheers to you!
Just checked and ... Scotland's still in the World Cup.
November 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Just checked and ... Scotland's still in the World Cup.
Argh! Kiddo's Epro8 semi has gone to a three-way tie break for the third final spot! Aarrgghh!
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Argh! Kiddo's Epro8 semi has gone to a three-way tie break for the third final spot! Aarrgghh!
Every single night my neighbour "weeds" his garden with a petrol strimmer. Starts at six and goes for at least an hour. He does this because he is a cunt.
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Every single night my neighbour "weeds" his garden with a petrol strimmer. Starts at six and goes for at least an hour. He does this because he is a cunt.
Holy Snowballs! My #SecretSantaAoNZ has posted my gift before I even had a chance to apologise for not doing any hints yet!! Much respect to my gifter. Better start seriously thinking about my giftee! #HoHoHo
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Holy Snowballs! My #SecretSantaAoNZ has posted my gift before I even had a chance to apologise for not doing any hints yet!! Much respect to my gifter. Better start seriously thinking about my giftee! #HoHoHo
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Scotland's in the world cup
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Scotland's in the world cup