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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First asparagus of the season this evening for dinner. Mmmmmm…

Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Biggest birthday present I have ever had - even though I had to buy it myself. A slimline water tank to help my garden get through the summer months has been delivered. Planned for many months but had to save up.

Slimline water tank to conserve rainwater for the dry summer months. Still wrapped up but ready to install.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My neighbour’s plum tree, half of which is on my side of the fence. Come on bees 🐝 🐝 do your thing.

White plum blossom hanging over the fence from my neighbour’s property.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Of course it’s cold, wet and windy. My apricot tree has chosen today to burst into blossom. Not a bee to be seen - they’re all still tucked up in bed.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In a study of N=1 (myself) living in a house in Sydney with a gas stove developed asthma as an adult having never had it before. Moved back to NZ and to induction cooking and haven’t had any sign of asthma in the past 20 years.

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Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Woke this morning to bird song, then remembered the avian flu. Hope our feathered friends will be OK. My #cartoon today #AvianFlu #BirdFlu

Cartoon. Image of a Kākāpō, a chicken and a badly-drawn piwakawaka, moving off quickly to the left. The chicken is saying, “out of here.” In the background a brown skua is coughing, but saying, “Guys! Guys! It’s just a tickle!” as another brown skua falls over dead beind them. The piwakawaka is saying, “If you see three or more sick or dead birds in a group, ring 0800 80 99 66”

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Came out of the supermarket yesterday as the sun was setting. This is looking east.

Looking east at sunset. Foreground hills are dark but the top of a distant hill is glowing orange as it catches the last of the sun. Moody orange grey clouds hang above the hills, pale blue sky above them.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’m heading to the UK in a few weeks and thought I might get myself an e-reader to help while away the hours on the plane. Any suggestions as to what I should get or what I should avoid?

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Wordle 1,828 2/6 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A week or so back I thought to invite my family for lunch tomorrow - being the solstice and all. What was I thinking? That means house tidying as well as cooking. 😳🥴

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Had to work late tonight and almost the minute I walked in the door my neighbour arrived with a very yummy beef curry for my dinner. Good to have good neighbours.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wordle 1,817 2/6 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Well goodness me.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Wordle 1,812 2/6 ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Hoping my tree dahlia will survive the wind and rain if the next 24 hours.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“We all love the internet – but not at the cost of our water.” Bingo.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Because everyone needs to hear this.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

95ml in the rain gauge from yesterday. At least the sun is trying to shine today and a bit of a breeze to help dry things out a bit.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Brand new fluffy sheets on the bed tonight. Super cozy but I’m a bit worried about the colour. They’re a deep teal so I hope I don’t wake up looking like someone/thing out of Avatar. I did wash them first but still …

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Wordle 1,759 2/6 ⬜🟩🟨🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Well goodness me. That really was a stab in the dark.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

After a somewhat chaotic week it’s wonderful to be able to restore my soul at the beach for a day or two.

Flax flowers silhouetted against the silvery blue sea and evening sky. Dark clouds diving toward the sea but slightly pinkish yellow clouds on the horizon.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Connections Puzzle #1021 🟩🟪🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Wordle 1,743 4/6 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not sure that puzzles of any sort are the best thing to do when sleep is elusive. But I did it anyway.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

There’s a bellbird in my garden. 😍

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Early start to my day today. Arrived in Wellington before I would normally be out of bed 😵‍💫

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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

Sunset at a beach. Sun has just set behind a low hill, golden sky and dark clouds reflecting on the water, foamy gentle waves in the foreground.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Red peaches from my garden. Yum.

A hessian carry bag nearly full of just picked red (or black) peaches.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Good morning. Hope the sun shines for you wherever you are today.

Sunrise this morning - dark hills in the foreground topped by layers of bright orange and then dark grey clouds. Further up a wispier orange cloud floats in front of lighter grey clouds and a sky that is tipping to blue.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I had a weekend at the beach and took a book with me. Loved both. @queenoliviaiii.com

The perfect spot for reading. A yellow book called the Cat Operator’s Manual is on the table with an empty cup - the tea it contained was just finished. Beyond the table are the tops of agapanthus, then a green lawn sweeping down to the bluest of blue seas and a paler blue sky.

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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass. It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved. I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it. Please share this...(1)

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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

No trees. Nothing but grass to hold up the entire hillside. When will we ever learn? #Pāpāmoa

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hoping the wind blows the clouds away and lets the aurora shine through.

Sunset on a cloudy evening. Golden orange at the bottom, a strip of clear sky, then dark clouds above.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The world may be in chaos but the sunsets bring moments of magic. 5 minutes apart.

Deep pink and blue sky at sunset, looking out to the mountains.

Same sunset but a more orange and red sky, this time with a large tree in the foreground.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

4 trays of sliced figs in the dehydrator plus fig and lemon paste bubbling on the stove. I haven’t dehydrated them before so fingers crossed it works out ok. The paste is tried and true -and wonderful with blue cheese.

A tray of sliced figs ready for the dehydrator.

Fig and lemon paste bubbling in a deep saucepan on the stove. Smells wonderful.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Just hatched this morning 😍 #Aotearoagardening 🌱🇳🇿

Newly opened lily, red inside the petals and creamy yellow edges and underside.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Such beautiful work. Would be delighted to have her come to live with me do fingers crossed.

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Red Poppy @redpoppy.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I recognise this orange light from the years I lived in Australia. The sun is being shaded by the smoke from the bushfires. At least it has dropped the temperature here a couple of degrees but it must be horrendous over there. Bring on the rain across the Tasman.

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