Reposted by George PenneyGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (1?) in a stripy red and white onesie is huffing, chuffing and puffing like a little steam train as she crawls in a straight line across a cafe floor towards a toy basket. On a MIGHTY MISSION. Mum cruising along behind, keeping pace. 224827
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21hI use a day-after chicken-rice stock (garlic and ginger with the bird) and then throw in the spuds, some sauteed leek and finish it off with white pepper, a bit of sesame oil and some pecorino cheese. It shouldn't work so well, but it does! 1310
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21hOh that's super cool of you. I've done a couple over the years. But not lately! (Luckily haven't needed to go to the hospital for a wee bit.) 0130
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23hAny typos spotted in this post are enjoying a cosy afternoon working while it's rainy and misty outside. If typos spotted, they'll be making a big pot of potato and leek soup and will be putting on their extra fluffy socks. It's that kind of vibe. 31364
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23hA woman (40s?) waiting in line at a checkout is saying to a friend: "I woke up this morning and just listened to my husband sleeping for a while and I felt so happy. It's silly and it's just breathing, but I love him and it's nice, you know?" 422812
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23hA small human (3?) is RUNNING REALLY FAST up to Nana while holding a bedraggled bouquet of hand-picked flowers and leaves and rather interesting sticks. Holding them out with utmost aplomb. Nana accepting them with a wide, proud smile. 21755
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23hFour teens are sitting around a cafe table, laughing, joking and happily talking over each other. Demolishing a big bowl of wedges sitting on the table between them. Friendship and potatoes. The perfect combination. 41754
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23hA small human (4?) in a Hulk jumper is hugging Mum with a monkey grip. Head on Mum's shoulder. Eyes half closed. Small Hulk might be very strong but he likes hugs too. Mum nuzzling the top of his head and smiling. 11614
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (1?) in a stripy red and white onesie is huffing, chuffing and puffing like a little steam train as she crawls in a straight line across a cafe floor towards a toy basket. On a MIGHTY MISSION. Mum cruising along behind, keeping pace. 224827
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Thanks so much! That's such a lovely thing to say💐🌸🌻 020
Reposted by George PenneyGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: An elderly black dog with distinguished silver whiskers (Staffy cross miniature walrus?) is sitting on the deck of an old apple shed. Eyes closed as she basks in the sun. A lady at her leisure. 425737
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Any typos spotted in this post are happy to report that blue matchbox cars are faster than black ones and it's impossible to wade into a giant pile of mud and keep your school uniform clean. If typos spotted they'll be writing notes on these highly important scientific experiments. 11482
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026A tiny human (2?) is TREMENDOUSLY FRUSTRATED that his slinky isn't slinking. Standing in the middle of the biscuit aisle of a supermarket, holding Slinky up and watery wailing: "IT'S BROKEN!" Big brother coming to the rescue. Ah! NOW it's working! 11776
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026At a small country settlement. Two young humans (8?) have waded out to the middle of an estuary at low tide. Up to their ankles in gloopy mud. Mum roaring from the back porch that they should have taken their school uniforms off first! Oops! Oh well. 21717
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Two teens (13?) are rocking out with some epic air guitar at a bus stop next to traffic lights. One's going for the on-the-knees solo. The other's going for all the air chords at once. A woman (60s?) waiting near them pulling the horns. Passing drivers laughing and waving out their windows. 317011
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026A small human (3?) and Dad are standing in the middle of a quiet road at the top of a very steep hill. Both armed with Matchbox cars. Both grinning as they set them on the ground, count: "ONE. TWO. THREE!" and let them go! Running after them laughing. Whose car will win?! 11617
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: An elderly black dog with distinguished silver whiskers (Staffy cross miniature walrus?) is sitting on the deck of an old apple shed. Eyes closed as she basks in the sun. A lady at her leisure. 425737
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026😂I'm in full mystery writing mode at the moment. Nefarious is definitely on the cards. 120
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026That's such a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much. I'm going to have to check out that book!😊🌸🌻🪻 030
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Mysteriously... How did that happen?! What? Us? NO! Never!😂 130
Reposted by George PenneyGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026🧵Spotted in Country Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (2?) is holding Mum's hand as they walk to the end of a VERY LONG driveway and check their letterbox. Waving at cars as they go by. Doing a happy dance when Mum discovers that they have mail. 125033
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Oh I just realised I didn't mention the bull was sitting down. Not standing up... that would have been a huge jump!🥰 0120
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026So mellow. He was sitting right near the roadside and we spotted them coming round a bend so we parked up, walked back and kept them company for a little while. Absolutely bonkers and wonderful. 0130
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Honestly, best thing I saw today. We pulled the car over. Got out. And just chilled on the side of the road for a good 15 minutes watching them play🥰 1140
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Any typos spotted in this post spent a few wonderful hours zooming into the countryside to go for a midday walk today. If typos spotted, they'll be smiling to themselves as they remember two little goats having a rather wonderful time. 11464
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026A duo of brown and white spotted baby goats have found THE BEST furry rock to play on. It might be very big. It might have horns. It might moo. But it's an awful lot of fun. (Giant Bull is chewing his cud while being maximumly unbothered by the goat party taking place on his back.) 425217
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026A young human (8?) is playing a game of tennis with Dad on a country tennis court. The net might be a bit frayed. The court may have the odd weed growing around the edges but they don't mind. Eyes on the ball at all times. It's Young Human's turn to serve! 21554
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Two teens (15?) are sitting cross legged in front of a picket fence. Talking as they wield paint brushes paint the fence dark grey. A fluffy white cat sitting nearby, supervising with half-closed kitty eyes. 21664
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026In a bohemian country town, a barefoot woman, wearing a floaty blue and white dress, is carrying a small brown puppy down the street. Calling out to friend: "First visit to the vet! She was a champ!" Champ Puppy accepts all congratulations pats as her due. 11846
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026🧵Spotted in Country Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (2?) is holding Mum's hand as they walk to the end of a VERY LONG driveway and check their letterbox. Waving at cars as they go by. Doing a happy dance when Mum discovers that they have mail. 125033
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026😂😂😂 And maybe Bigfoot? I hear they catch up for coffee sometimes. 010
Reposted by George PenneyGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026🧵Spotted at a Zinefest in Aotearoa New Zealand: Two young humans (10?) with big hair and punk rock attitudes are explaining to a customer that their zine about what life was like in the 80s is not ACTUALLY accurate, but, like, MIGHT be accurate. (There is a dinosaur on the cover.) 930547
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Also, I definitely don't post pictures of young humans normally but these two have assured me that they and their parents are totally cool with it and are happy to promote their majestic brand "Loo Rolls Comix". (And the typos are always up for promoting independent authors and publishers.😊) 1023913
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Any typos spotted in this post spent a lovely time at Nelson Zinefest this afternoon. If typos spotted they'll be reading a very informative zine about what life was like in the 1980s. (Apparently dinosaurs existed!) 31332
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A teen (13?) who is towering over his mum is saying: "Mum, when we're finished here can we go get the cake? We gotta get the cake!" 41523