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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 7h

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 · 5h

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 · 5h

... 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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 5h

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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 6h

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

Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 7h

Luxury.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 8h

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 · 9h

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

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 12h

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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 12h

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).

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 21h

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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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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 · 2d

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.

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

I do like the massed plantings of harakeke on the motorway verges in Auckland. #TravelDay
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Phormium tenax - Wikipedia

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Boarded, seated and time on my hands for some 日本語 practice on the way over the Tasman. The passenger seated next to me is 日本人 too... Flight mode engaged. #TravelDay

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Chris: Permanent DST Enthusiast @cokes.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder that you don't need to understand everything you see

A quote from Ghostface Killah on art: "I don't give a fuck if you don't know what I'm talking about — this is art. When you see a painting in the wall and it looks bugged out because you don't know what the fuck he thinking, because he ain't got no benches, no trees there, it's just a splash. The n---- that did it know what the fuck it is.

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OkakenProject @okakenproject.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Halloween & Happy Friday! 🎃(´∇｀)🎉
Wrapping up the week with that “finish your work or get tricked” kind of feeling 👻💪
Let’s make it a fun and spooky day! ✨
#Halloween #GoodMorning #FridayVibes #TGIF

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Phase 2 completed: security theatre and immigration control. A little lounging time (there is French toast and #coffee) to get head of miscellaneous comms. Then 3.5 hours eastward on B737: the Toyota Corolla of commercial aviation. #TravelDay

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Today's winner of the internet. Hands down. 😂

Menotti Minutillo @menotti.bsky.social · 2d

ladies and gentlemen...we got him

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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Co-pilot is like the U2 album people found installed on their iPod.

... and because you didn't ask for it...
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Mr Shifter @secretchimp.bsky.social · 2d

Up early for short, fast #running; fast broken; showered and on board a train. #TravelDay phase one. Commuter traffic is only just getting started, so things are still pretty quiet.

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