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I came home to find flight school happening in my garden. A fledgling tui learning to fly with the support of its parents. Such a cool sight. I got a picture.

Fledgling tui perched on my grapevine. It just flew from my walnut tree under the watchful eyes of the parents.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Busy day.. helped stock fridges for city mission. 40 litres pumpkin soup 107 jars of marmalade 108 pasta bakes.( Savory mince pasta, bechamel and cheese..) will feed 2-4 people. Really great result for our snall volunteer group. Feeds the soul and the people that need it most. Amazing helpers

Fridge filled with pasta bakes for city mission

Mince,pasta, bechame, cheese. Quantity 108. One will feed 2-4 people

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🇳🇿🪡🧵🧶cross stitch. 🐕 I finished it! It took a few years but it is done and I love it. These are my chihuahuas. The on the right had epilepsy and passed away a few years ago now. I still have the dog on the left.

Framed cross stitch of my chihuahuas Georgie on the left and poppy on the right. It yook a few years to complete and poppy is no longer with me now but she was when i started so this is an extra special project. She had epilepsy that we managed carefully for more than 5 years. One very special dog.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New book on my shelf and very timely.. spring is almost here and a new growing season is on its way.

A newl growing vegetables garden book signed even by my sister sitting on my shelf. Its next to the good life also written by her alongside my trusty Yates garden guide.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today I was part of a small team of people who helped prepare 60 litres of soup. 38 jars of fejoa jam and 50 trays of pasta bake for the city mission. Feeds the people and feeds the soul.

Pasta bake, mince with pasta shells bechamel sauce and cheese waiting for their lids.

Cooked Mince with pasta shells about to receive a bechamel and cheese .

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Sleepy chihuahua tonight.

Bestie. Frankie the chihuahua has worn herself out and is asleep. Snuggled in her blanket in my knee.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

My brother turned up on my doorstep last night on a suprise visit from san francisco with a loaf of san francisco sour dough bread for me. It was delicious 😋

San francisco sourdough toasted with nz butter and. pics peanut butter. And a little marmalade..just because I like it.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

My work desk installation for May. Got my ducks lined up... so many sayings out there relating to ducks....

Yellow ducks lined up in rows on my work desk

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today is my adult son's birthday and he requested a cake. Its been a while since I have made a chocolate cake. He's worth it.

Chocolate cake with a strawberry snx vanilla cream filling

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

After 124800 stitches and a couple of years I have finally finished the cross stch my brother gave me for Christmas. Now to wash and prepare for framing. #crossstitching #crossstitch 🪡🧵🇳🇿

Completed cross stitch of georgie. and poppy my chihuahuas.

It took a few years of stitching at least once a week and used Aida 22ct.

Poppy has since passed away now and Georgie is now 12 years old.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed

Cook islands beach scene as zen as it gets 😋

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I finished the model I received from my mid winter secret santa. It was a bit fiddly in parts so it took longer than I thought. I am really happy with the end result. Thank you 😊 it was a good week project.

A little purple beach buggy model that was completed on the weekend

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I decided to use my day to cook.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This is my work plant. I have had this since I started this job over 12 years ago. It survived lock-in and office moves, but is struggling to hold on since the christmas break. This morning I gave it an iv line before I undertake drastic measures of repotting. I feel quite attached.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

My holidays are nearly over. They have been filled with crafting projects which has been great for the soul. One being this staycation project. A resin kitset model. Ferrari 458 Speciale. My lovely man painted the body, but the rest was me. Each piece built and painted by hand.

Front view of my completed kitset model ferrari 458 speciale A. The body is painted Ferrari red, all else hand painted. So tricky to not get any glue on the body when assembling everything.

Side view of my completed model.
A Ferrari 458 Speciale A resin model car. Painted in Ferrari red 2026. Built by me.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Omg. After pulling it apart twice and restarting from scratch I can finally say done and it worked. This was an intense and challenging. You can only test properly once fully built, so there was no way to know if it was correct until it was completed. Those that know engines would find it easier

Plastic model of a v8 engine fully built with only a few spare parts....I followed the instructions (third time lucky) Battery powered model that even works. I don't think that it would work for long without throwing off parts. But i can call this finished.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Sou vide is doing its thing cooking my steak to perfection while I struggle with building an engine. Good indoor kind of day

A plastic model kit like Lego but not. Half built engine.. I have gone back a couple of steps because the piece i was trying to fit didn't.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My sisters and I have all made pavlova this year each at our respective homes around the country. Theley all look pretty good and i know they will all taste fab. Mine has survived the oven cool down so far. It can stay there until tomorrow.

Pavlova cooling in the oven until tomorrow.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Lastly A very special item which will be treasured. I simply love the story that goes with the necklace.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I need inspiration for my christmas menu so timely! Everyone's coming to mine and my brother who is a chef is on a super yacht asked me what we are cooking plus my mother is gluten free. I'm sure I can find something for everyone and cook up a feast.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Little pots of goodness just for me. Orange marmalade and cherry conserve. I might have just the cheese stashed on my fridge for these.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ Wow thank you so much. I have opened my gifts and am extremely grateful to you. So much thought for someone you dont know. This is just the best feeling right now. Simply wonderful. Thank you.

Whittakers Hazelnut Chocolate and goodie. Christmas recipes. And a beautiful cat necklace 😍 💕

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ hi secret santa. Im working today so I'll open when I get home. I did remove them from the courier bag though. And I see there are little notes on the packages. Very excited. So much anticipation. Can't wait.

Wrapped presents 🎁 with notes on the front

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Georgie on the left She's 12 this year and Frankie on the right shes 2

Georgie the short haired chihuahua shes 12 this year.

Frankie the 2 year old chihuahua enjoying the sunshine

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Earlier this evening in my suburban back garden there was a Kereru sitting in the tree eating berries. The Tui were also hanging out somewhere near sharing my space too. The swoosh of their wings is so majestic. So glad I planted a few trees. #🇳🇿

Beautiful kereru eating berries in my garden side picture

Front on picture of the kereru in my garden tonight

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Proof of life.🤩🤩

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

blues and greens of various cool shades. Here's how I think about colour tones ..I am making bags and cushions from curtain samples picked up at the op shop

Scraps of material laid out so I can decide how to sew

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I have 2 short-haired chihuahuas frankie abd Georgie (both girls)and earlier we this year inherited a canary who likes heavy rock. #SecretSantaAoNZ

Frankie the chihuahua enjoying the sun and admiring her long nails they need trimming but she has decided this is not something she will let us do anymore. We are managing 1 nail every few days.

This is Georgie. She's is 12 and only eats and drinks off a flat tray. She barks to let us know when to add water.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Breakfast Eggs Benedict this morning. I only make it maybe once or twice a year now. The costs to make are getting up there. It makes me appreciate eggs Benedict from a café more. Especially when they have a good hollandaise.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Sharing my bright spot in a crazy work day. I snapped this picture at lunch time. I have 3 tuis that have taken up residence in my 1/4 acre suburban garden and on occasion 2 wood pigeons too. When we moved here there were no trees. Ps. This ornamental cherry tree was self seeded.

Tui drinking the nectar from my cherry tree.

In full white blossom.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

I was known as tx most of my work life except for now (strangely) and benechix is short hand for Eggs Benedict chick. I made an awful lot of them over 10 years. Now it's just something I might do for a special occasion for family and friends.

BmEggs Benedict streaky bacon, 2 poached eggs on english muffins with basil pesto and capsicum relish finished with a little balsamic glaze

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Great day in the outdoors.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The project this weekend make a start on the curtain samples I picked up from2nd hand shop. First attempts 2 cushions....(not great at sewing) but as these will be gifts I think I will be forgiven for any wonky lines. 🇳🇿🧵🧶

Colorful fabric samples laid out in a pattern

Finished colorful cushion. Bright green, red, blue and yellow

Fabric samples cut and laid out for sewing

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I know what you mean. They make life so much richer. Pocket rocket Frankie is personality plus. She has us trained. 😍

Frankie, my tan and white chihuahua, posing for the camera on the couch with a cushion that says reserved.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Popped home at lunch. To my delight, my suburan garden had a visitor. Managed to get a quick photo which was an added bonus.

Tui on a red bird feeder in a suburban garden.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Sunday funday, donut making #gbb

Donuts finished and ready for tomorrow delivery #gbb

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Beautiful day to spend in the garden with my eager helper. Frankie will be keen to help and I am sure she will find new treasures to bring inside when im not looking🐕🇳🇿

Frankie the short-haired chihuahua looking straight at the camera.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Such sad news. We lost our big dog Jack today. It was so very sudden and not something we expected. He was 9 years old. My heart is breaking. Frankie, the chihuahua keeps looking for him and barks at us to let Jack inside. We will all miss him.#Aotearoapets 🐶🐕🇳🇿

Jack as a puppy. A german shepherd husky cross. Such a beautiful puppy

Jack 9 years old. A gentle soul who loved his people and his chihuahuas.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It really was. I just couldn't wait. This can sit on my desk at work as a reminder to have fun. Thank you for this gift it was unexpected therapy today. #MWSecretSantaAoNz

Volcano and colored dinosaur drink bottle

Colored orange t rex on the dinosaur drink bottle

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Wow. You nailed it! I am so appreciative of the effort you have gone to. You found things that represent who I am. I absolutely love the model and the waterbottle. I'll post a picture when they are done. I can't wait to try the recipes for the good bitches baking. #MWSecretSantaAoNz

An airfix model of a beach buggy to build, a waterbottle with dinosaurs representing the t rex and a beautiful card with a beautiful great dane by wildhoneyart.co.nz plus an amazing find of an old recipe book with handwritten recipes inside😀

A sample of the handwriting in the old recipe book.

The beautiful card with a drawing of a great dane by Nikki minor greytown

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The anticipation is real. It's mid winter christmas eve! I have removed the courier package to reveal not one but 2 gifts and a card. I love the personal xmas touches and the smiley face 😃. Im not going to open at midnight but will enjoy those posting late in the night. #MWSecretSantaAoNz

I have 2 wrapped gifts and a card with merry Xmas written on the card and merry Xmas on the parcel with a silmiley face and a hand drawn tree.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

#MWSSCostume. I've changed my profile picture ready for opening day.

Im wearing a green Tinsel dunce hat as a bit of fun and a green snowman bandana that belongs to my dog.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

#MWSecretSantaAoNz My gift has arrived. It's a bit of a wait till opening day. I have time to do some decorations. Proof of life below.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

#MWSecretSantaAoNz I have 2 chihuahuas Georgie and Frankie (both girls) a beta fish called Picasso and a canary we inherited when my m in-law passed recently. Oh i nearly forgot Jack the husky/german shepherd who thinks he's a chihuahua.

11 year old Georgie. She's a short-haired chihuahua with a gentle soul and a sharp bark.

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

After todayb(easter sunday), I think I've done my quota of chocolate for the year. But I never say never. I'm a coffee girl. #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

hand made half shell easter eggs made with white dark and milky chocolate

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Tx @benechik.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I thought I'd make my own chocolate easter eggs this year. Except I bought only 1 set of molds so it's taken all weekend. They will be tasty but definitely not the cheapest option.

Three half shell chocolate eggs with a little edible gold dust. A combo of white dark and milk chocolate

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