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Another big earthquake
I’m ok, and made it home from work. No damage at home – just a couple of minor breakages again – but the centre of the city is a mess and they reckon there’s been multiple deaths. Amazingly, we’ve still got power on in our suburb, but the phones are out, and I think we’ll…
Bookcrossing and stuff
Well, you’re probably wondering what this Bookcrossing thing is all about. Basically, it involves giving away books. To complete strangers. Ok, so now you think I’m really weird, but bear with me. If you’re a booklover, then you’ve probably got shelves full of books, just sitting there collecting dust. “But they’re my favourites!” you exclaim,…
Cancel that
We’re not getting that refugee after all. My boss had called me a few days ago to say they’d found a lost kitten, and needed a home for it, so I’d said if they hadn’t found the owners by the time we got back we’d take it. He was supposed to be dropping it round…
Almost packed
Off to Auckland tomorrow night, so I’ve been busy packing tonight. Yeah, maybe I should throw in a few clothes as well… 🙂 And another progress report on the embroidery: No more progress reports for a while, probably. I won’t have time to do any stitching tonight, and I’ll be away for the next few…
Random stuff
Ok, so maybe I didn’t get the nasty gastric thingy from the water after all. Apparently they lifted the boil water notice a few weeks ago because they reckon they’ve put enough chlorine into the water supply to kill anything that might be lurking, but MrPloppy (who gets most of his news from the BBC,…
Spam spam spam spam
Well, I survived my first day back at work. Of course, it was made easier by anticipating the fact that I get another holiday in just three months. Hopefully. I haven’t actually had my leave approved yet. I asked the boss as soon as he came in, but he referred me to his boss, who…