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George Penney

@georgepenney.bsky.social
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Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. 🌈 linktr.ee/Georgepenney

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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
I 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!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
Oh 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.)
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
Only the finest sticks too😊🌸
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
We've got good coffee here:)
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
Ah! This was right near Mapua.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 21h
😂😂😂😂This is WONDERFUL
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h
Any 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h
A 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?"
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h
A 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h
Four 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 23h
A 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.
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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Thanks so much! That's such a lovely thing to say💐🌸🌻
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
It could have been😂
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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Any 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A 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!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
At 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Two 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A 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?!
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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
😂I'm in full mystery writing mode at the moment. Nefarious is definitely on the cards.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
That's such a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much. I'm going to have to check out that book!😊🌸🌻🪻
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Mysteriously... How did that happen?! What? Us? NO! Never!😂
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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Oh I just realised I didn't mention the bull was sitting down. Not standing up... that would have been a huge jump!🥰
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
So 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Honestly, 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🥰
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Aww that's so sweet. I bet they're awesome.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A big run and a jump😂 They're very bouncy.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Any 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A 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.)
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A 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!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Two 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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
In 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.
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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.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you so much!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
We were saying the same😂
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
😂😂😂 And maybe Bigfoot? I hear they catch up for coffee sometimes.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Most definitely. ALL the food, right?
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
If I do find out, I'll let you know!
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you so much! The kids are alright😊
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Most definitely😁
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
They totally made mine too😊
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George 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.)
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Also, 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.😊)
Short Description: You're looking at two pre-teen boys, around 10 or so standing behind a table covered in a black cloth with zines on top. The boys are both a brunette and blond respectively, with long chaotic hair. They're wearing 90s grunge style fashion, t-shirts with over shirts. Thumbs are up. They are smiling. Long Description: Where to start here. Okay, the boys have a stand with two signs stuck to the front. They're in the shape of big white butts with the first sign saying, "Loo Rolls Comix" with a cartoon loo roll on it. The other butt sign is a Zine menu. These two very young indie publishers have at least six or seven zines in front of them, all pretty hilarious with great comic style. The photographer had just been told that while they do their zines independently they publish under the same brand. The whole vibe from these two are two little grunge musicians turned zine makers with some seriously ambitious gremlin vibes. Just looking at them you know the sense of humour is very ten year old boy but also deeply hilarious. The boys' table backs onto a big open room with wooden floors and a whole lot of other tables. Looking at these guys, you know they're going to be one of the truly fun stalls in the room. The whole vibe is cheeky ridiculousness.
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Any 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!)
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A 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!"
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