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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A young human (7?) would like to balance and walk along a very high stone wall.
Dad asks if she needs help and she thinks about it, then nods decisively.
Moments later she's performing this mighty feat, holding Dad's hand as he keeps her steady.

A small human (5?) has decided that he is going to line all of his car toys up in the driveway. For some reason Dad wants to use the space to park his car but Small Human Traffic Conductor is not having it. Big Car Parking is over there on the curb. This is TINY car parking and that's final.

A VERY muddy dog (Spaniel cross swamp goblin?) is trotting down the road next to its human. Eyes bright amidst globs and goo. Heavy tail wagging. Wearing a massive doggy grin. All the mud has been explored and Muddy Dog is TRIUMPHANT!

A young human (6?) races into a cafe, clutching a very fancy looking piece of paper to his chest. Running up to the counter, he thrusts it towards the barista who looks EXTREMELY impressed, saying: "You won an award?! Good on ya matey!"
Proud Young Human beams.

A woman (40s?) runs out of a cafe, excitedly roaring "BEAGLES!" before greeting some beagles on the footpath. Giving lavish pats to adoring new dog friends. Grins all around.

Any typos spotted in this post are very excited apostrophes, determined on possessing all the words they find. If typo's spotted, they'll be loitering on street corner's, looking for any noun's they can make friend's with.

#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A couple (20s?) wearing matching black and white plaid shirts, jeans and shaved heads are holding hands and skipping across a street. Laughing at their own goofiness as they disappear through the door of a bubble tea cafe.

A man (30s?) wearing paint splattered work clothes and big sturdy boots is walking out of a bakery. A pie in one hand, a raspberry donut in the other. A bite of one, a bite of the other. A big laugh as he says to a friend: "Keeps things interesting eh!"

A tiny human (2?) with a very imperious expression, wearing a hand-knitted pink cloche hat and a pretty knitted pink cardigan is sitting in her pram.
Doing a queenly wave to everyone she passes who meets her approval.
Her bubbly mum calling out cheerful hellos to friends along the way.

A small human (3?) is stomping down the street with her plushie bunny tucked under her arm. Every now and then stopping to show Bunny an interesting letterbox or tree.
Instructing Bunny with firm tones to "LOOK VERY CLOSELY."
(Everyone knows bunnies are easily distractable after all.)

A small human (5?) is doing his best ninja moves as he walks home with Mum.
Mum's stopping here, and chatting to friends there, but small human is doing EPIC ninja rolls on some grass before jumping out from behind a very spindly tree with his best karate pose. RAR.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A tiny human (2?) has just sat on a spaceship ride in a supermarket and (gasp) Nana's made it go.
Little arms flying in the air like a rodeo rider.
Euphoric expression.
Roaring "I'm FLYING NANA!" with absolute glee.

A woman (30s?) and a man (60s?) with near-identical smiles are leaning towards each other across a cafe table. Snort laughing at a shared joke. Splitting a brownie between them. Dad and daughter catch up.

Two teens (13?) are swinging as high as they can go in a big open park surrounded by shady trees. Legs up in the air. One yelling "WOOOO". Haloed by the last sunbeam of the day as dusk falls.

Three women (70s?) in a delightful assortment of peacock-bright colours are cosied around a table in a sunbeam. Pastry crumbs flying. Leaning back as they laugh. A second teapot comes to the table and one asks: "Shall I be mother this time?"*

A tiny human (2?) would very much like to reach a book on a library shelf.
She's trying to reach... trying... trying...
But what is this?!
Her sister is giving her a boost?
Now she's big enough to see ALL THE BOOKS.
Maybe she'll grab a few...

Any typos spotted in this post are very rugged up on a rather chilly morning today. If typos spotted, they'll be making a second cup of tea, putting on their extra warm socks and will be sitting on their front step to listen to the little stray cat in the garden as it meows the latest local gossip.

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#Spotted on Mother's Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

Three tall and gangly teens (13 to 17?) are sniffing scented candles in a hardware store with an air of impatient seriousness. Comparing notes on what Mum'd like, randomly emitting HUGE honking sneezes that sound like geese backfiring.

A big man in hi vis (30s?) is about to buy some very wilted discount flowers only for a kind faced woman (60s?) with a pack-a-day voice to say: "For your missus for Mother's Day?"
He says: "Uh... yeah?"
"No they're not."
She gently frogmarches him off to find a nicer gift the same price.

A man (50s?) is talking to a friend in the paint section of a hardware store. He looks at the time and says: "Holy shit! I'm running late. Gotta get home to bake!"
"What you makin'?"
"Chocolate self saucing puddin'. Kath's favourite."
He hurries of to undertake serious pudding business.

A pensive young human (11?) is shopping with Dad.
She blurts abruptly: "Do I have to get Mum anything? She hates anything I get her anyway."
Dad sighs: "Yeah, I know. But she's your Mum. Just get her something eh, so you don't feel bad."
"Then she's getting porridge. She likes that."

A woman (60s?) is standing in the tool aisle of a hardware store. An employee asks if she's okay and she replies: "Yep! Just doing my weekly meditation." She moseys off to inspect the power drills, a faint smile on her face.

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#Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (50s?) is striding past a coffee cart. A big bunch of parsley clutched in her hand like a fragrant green bouquet. A small perky dog (Jack Russell) trotting at her heels, looking up at her adoringly.

A Tiny Human Fairy (2?) is skipping along, fairy wings on. Feet bare.
But wait!
She's not a Tiny Human Fairy.
She's a Tiny Human Seagull!
Snaffling a chip from a passing teen and stuffing it in her cheek pouches before anyone notices.
Dad face palming.
Tiny Human Seagull unrepentant.

A man (30s?) is inspecting a selection of tomatoes while cradling a sausage dog in the crook of his arm.
Sausage Dog looking very content with this situation. Eyes closed, one ear cocked just in case.

A small human (5?) dressed in a jumper with bunnies on it is RUNNING and CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCHING on a big pile of fallen leaves. Arms outstretched. Twirling around. A huge gap toothed grin for her Mum.

A young human dynamo (7?) is trotting at Mum's side as they head into the markets.
Saying: "If I have a coffee like you I would work REALLY hard and have ALL the energy, won't I Mum? A coffee would be VERY good for hard work." She pauses to give Mum a hopeful look.
Mum doesn't seem convinced.

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極超病原体グダペスト
汝、気を付けたまえ、
これは猛毒で有る。

https://www.deviantart.com/deadly-poison-0/art/Goku-Chou-Byougen-Tai-Guda-Pesuto-jp-1271682421

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Гіперпатоген Гудапешт
Будьте обережні,
це дуже отруйна речовина.

https://www.deviantart.com/deadly-poison-0/art/Goku-Chou-Byougen-Tai-Guda-Pesuto-ua-1271683018

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極超病原体グダペスト
汝、気を付けたまえ、
これは猛毒で有る。

https://www.deviantart.com/deadly-poison-0/art/Goku-Chou-Byougen-Tai-Guda-Pesuto-jp-1271682421

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#ＡＩ小説 #sky #front #line #longer #leaden #but #with #sound #wing #low #buzzing #covered #earth #like #Grim #Reaper #swarm #giant #hornet #soon #spotted #group #sewer #rat #stuck #mud #around #confusion #pounced #mercilessly

Гіперпатоген Гудапешт
Будьте обережні,
це дуже отруйна речовина.

https://www.deviantart.com/deadly-poison-0/art/Goku-Chou-Byougen-Tai-Guda-Pesuto-ua-1271683018

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#Spotted While Roaming In Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a cafe on a quiet Wednesday morning, two men (80s?) are reading different sections of a newspaper at separate tables while leisurely sipping coffee. After a bit, they lean across their tables, swap paper sections wordlessly and keep reading.

A couple (30s?) in hiking gear, are sitting in a cafe window, both furiously writing in a journal. One on one page, one on the other. Every now and then one puts his pen down and rests his head against his partner's for a moment of inspiration. A faint smile on his face.

Four men (20s to 50s?) wearing hi vis are all laying under a tree at lunchtime. Hands behind heads, eyes closed. Hardhats and boots off next to them. Birds calling to each other from overhead.

In a doctor's office, a receptionist (50s?) with some very cool tattoos is greeting people by name as they walk through the door. Asking after their pets, children, hobbies and jobs. Patiently listening as she hears the latest news before sending them to where they need to go.

A tiny human (2?) is helping Nan pick flowers in her front garden. Nan's asking which ones they should pick and Tiny Human is pointing with much solemnity. Sometimes it's a flower. Sometimes it's a cloud. Sometimes it's a rock. But they're all VERY important... and pretty.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A bubbly woman (80s?) in a glamorous caftan, wafts into a supermarket and greets an employee, saying: "Hello darling, are my special mushrooms in today?"
The employee grins and points to the organic section: "Yes sweetheart. Just over there."

A big man (70s?) parks VERY close to the car next to him.
His wife gets out and says: "You won't be able to get out now."
He indignantly says: "Yes I will."
She spends the next few minutes belly laughing as he tries to extract himself from the car before he huffs an admission she was right.

A high stepping dog (border collie) is trotting over a sea of fallen autumn oak leaves. Tail wagging, ears perky. Looking up at her human with a big adoring doggy grin.

Three men (80s & 90s?) all arrive at a cafe from separate directions. Greeting each other out front with big bear hugs. Huge grins. Gentle pats on the back before they take a table in the sun. They've got some catching up to do.

A man (60s?) is snoozing in the front seat of a camper van parked right next to the sea. A fishing rod poking out of the driver's window. A big sunny sky overhead. Gulls leisurely circling overhead.

Any typos spotted in this post are looking forward to catching up with their wonderful and fabulously talented author friend Kim. M. Watt today. If typos spotted, there will be a long-overdue recounting of all the daft things that have happened over the past few months. Belly laughing mandatory.

極超病原体グダペスト
汝、気を付けたまえ、
これは猛毒で有る。

https://www.pixiv.net/novel/show.php?id=26631590

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Гіперпатоген Гудапешт
Будьте обережні,
це дуже отруйна речовина.

https://www.pixiv.net/novel/show.php?id=26631605

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#ＡＩ小説 #sky #front #line #longer #leaden #but #with #sound #wing #low #buzzing #covered #earth #like #Grim #Reaper #swarm #giant #hornet #soon #spotted #group #sewer #rat #stuck #mud #around #confusion #pounced #mercilessly

極超病原体グダペスト
汝、気を付けたまえ、
これは猛毒で有る。

https://note.com/deadly_poison_0/n/n53fa455ac783

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#ＡＩ小説 #sky #front #line #longer #leaden #but #with #sound #wing #low #buzzing #covered #earth #like #Grim #Reaper #swarm #giant #hornet #soon #spotted #group #sewer #rat #stuck #mud #around #confusion #pounced #mercilessly

Гіперпатоген Гудапешт
Будьте обережні,
це дуже отруйна речовина.

https://note.com/deadly_poison_0/n/n44a884bfa96e

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#ＡＩ小説 #sky #front #line #longer #leaden #but #with #sound #wing #low #buzzing #covered #earth #like #Grim #Reaper #swarm #giant #hornet #soon #spotted #group #sewer #rat #stuck #mud #around #confusion #pounced #mercilessly

#Spotted at a Bohemian Country Fair in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A sturdy young human (8?) in farm clothes and bare feet is waiting oh-so-patiently at a stand with free toffees.
The stall owner is talking to SO many people.
But he waits.
And waits.
And waits until he can shyly ask if he can have one.

A small human (3?) has decided that the optimal way to eat her ice cream is from the bottom first...
No, the top...
No! The bottom...
Stopping and scowling.
Why. Isn't. This. WORKING?!

A couple (20s?) are slowly making their way through a crowd of people.
She's in front, browsing the interesting things as they go.
He's walking behind, playfully batting the bobbles on her beanie.
Both smiling.
Happy in their own world.

A motley crew of small humans (5-8?) are rampaging around an apple shed, shouting and laughing in a VERY piratical way.
Looking for mighty adventures to have and exciting things to poke with their newly found Special Scientific Poking Sticks that sometimes double up as MIGHTY swords.

A teen (15?) shyly approaches a poet with a typewriter and shyly asks" "Can you write about my Mum? In a poem?"
Poet (40s?) leans back, gives her a soft smile and says: "Of course. Tell me about your mum."

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#Spotted at a Bohemian Art Market in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (50s?) is roaming around the markets at a leisurely pace. Lovingly stroking a print that she's just purchased, saying to a friend. "I just want to get something that brings me happiness, you know?"

A small human (3?) wearing a bunny mask is stomping around the stalls.
Small Human Bunny is searching for something...
Something important...
Is it here?
No.
Here?
No.
How about inside BOTH of her bunny nostrils?
Yes! Yes!
This bears much more investigation.

A young human (7?) is standing in from of a wall of colourful carpet vulvas* of all shapes and sizes.
Young Human is pensive.
Then Young Human is frowning.
Then Young Human is scowling fiercely before demanding in MOST offended tones. "WHY ARE ALL THESE BOATS FUNNY SHAPES?!"

A man (70s?) holds up a mirror with an ornate frame while a woman in a soft pink dress tries on earrings.
She does a twist.
She does a twirl.
She tosses her head, saying:
"Whaddya think?"
He gives her a soft smile, saying: "Beautiful."

An elderly dog (staffy cross sea lion?*) is sunning herself outside an apple shed as humans around her direct traffic towards parking in an apple orchard.
People come and go but Old Dog cares not.
Old Dog has a sunbeam to soak up.

Any typos spotted in this post had a very big day live typing poetry yesterday. If typos spotted, they'll be having a big cup of tea while going through all the things they wrote.

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#Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (5?) is strutting through the markets wearing a pink fairy costume and some BIG boxing gloves.
Small Pugilistic Fairy is ready for anything!
Anything at all!
Except maybe... eating grapes.
Hmm the grapes ARE posing a problem...

A rather autocratic looking tiny human (2?) is presiding over ALL THE TEDDIES while lounging in her pram.
She has one on her lap, two behind her head, some tucked under her arms and is even (gasp) sitting on some!
A strict (but fair?) monarch presiding over a plushy kingdom.

A small human (5?) and Granny are dressed in matching splendiferously colourful outfits.
Strutting through the markets, eating ice creams. Laughing as Small Human gets some on her nose! (Oh no!)

A man (50s?) is wandering through the markets, playing the Get Smart theme tune on his phone, whistling along as he goes.
People smiling in his wake.
He is a man of mystery.

A tiny human (1?) is tugging Dad thought the markets, babbling some VERY important instructions as they go. Every now and then pointing at oddities and interesting things with a big expectant grin.
The most adorable tour guide in the city.

Any typos spotted in this post have just returned from a very sunny morning at the markets. If typos spotted, they'll be debating whether or not they should eat the delicious caramel cookie they bought, thinking they'd save it to snack on tomorrow. It is taunting them.

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Mysterious 'dumbbell-shaped' UFO spotted for 45 minutes over Joshua Tree before vanishing
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=mysterious-dumbbell-shaped-ufospotted-for-45-minutes-over-joshua-tree-before-vanishing
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Mysterious 'dumbbell-shaped' UFO spotted for 45 minutes over Joshua Tree before vanishing
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=mysterious-dumbbell-shaped-ufospotted-for-45-minutes-over-joshua-tree-before-vanishing
<p>A newly released UFO sighting has caught the attention of a key witness in the fight to release the
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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (4?) wearing a plaid shirt and sensible jeans and gumboots is walking through a feijoa orchard, munching fruit as she speaks VERY sternly to a flock of geese waddling along behind her.

A woman (60s?) wearing a very fashionable outfit is pulling a pose in a leafy alley way in a small country town. A photographer crouching down to take a picture.
An assortment of clothes hanging on a nearby tree branch.
A small human (5?) on a bike stopping to see what this is all about.

A woman (40s?) is coasting down a hill on a sunny yellow pushbike.
Legs out to the side.
A straw hat fastened securely on long hair. A the long skirt of her green dress bunched up in her lap.

A tiny human (1?) has just spotted not one, but TWO trucks full of bright red apples passing her on the road. With great purpose she points at the apple trucks, then looks at everyone waiting at the lights around her.
This is something that MUST be noticed!

A weka* is circling around a picnic table. A tiny dog (teacup mousehound?) is sitting in a basket and Weka is increasingly curious. Is this thing a sandwich?
Could it maybe... steal it?
BUT WHAT IS THIS?!
It barks?
Hmm. Nope. Maybe it'll go inspect the barbeque instead.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (4?) on a bright pink bike is told to stop at the lights.
When the man goes green, she grabs Dad's wheelchair and coasts across, feet off the pedals.
She lets go on the other side and is OFF.
Dad leisurely rolling along behind her.

A woman (30s?) resembling Tilda Swinton walks into a cafe with a motley bunch of fresh-picked garden flowers in a glass of water.
She sets them on a table and waits for a friend who walks in moments later wearing dusty biker boots.
Grins, hugs and serious lunch chatter commences.

A very composed man (80s?) with long silver hair, wearing neatly ironed jeans and a blue jumper, finishes his cafe lunch and walks over to the kitchen to nod decorously at the owner, saying: "Thank you so very much. I enjoyed that a lot. See you on Friday."
The owner grins: "Awesome!"

At the beach, two gloriously eccentric women (70s?) in flowing dresses are sitting at a picnic table with a bottle of wine and two ornate goblets before them.
Sipping their wine, looking at the view.
Every now and then letting out glorious cackles that echo over the whisper of the waves.

A couple (70s?) are wandering along the edge of the dunes on a long stretch of beach. Stopping every few minutes to cheerfully evaluate a new driftwood find, a rock, or an interesting bird.
Hair ruffled by a faint breeze.
The scent of the sea and nearby pine trees strong in the air.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A man (50s?) is wandering through a paddock, towing a wheelie bag of golf clubs behind him.
A curious cow inspecting his progress with a snort and a headshake. Mountain bike riders circling around him.
Clubs rattling as he goes.

A teen (13?) is idly cycling through the city on a bike. A fishing rod tucked under one arm. Tackle box strapped to the back. Expression chill.

Two burly men (20s?) are leaving a card and board game shop armed with decks of Magic the Gathering cards.
Crowing to each other of EPIC wins and devastating defeats.
Huge grins.
Parting ways in a car park with cheerful promises of vengeance next week at the rematch.

A teen (13?) and Mum are heatedly debating the merits of different types of peanut butter.
Mum likes crunchy.
Teen has the ick.
Teen wants expensive.
Mum's suggesting he go make his own out of gold plated nuts.
Dad putting a GIANT jar of Nutella in the trolley while they're both distracted.

Mum is telling a young human (8?) that he should spend his pocket money on something healthy this week.
Young Human is aghast.
Young Human is OFFENDED.
Young Human looks at Mum and then at the chocolate aisle, then at Mum again before saying: "But that DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!"

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#Spotted on an Evening Walk in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A big woolly sheep and a tiny human (1?) are inspecting each other through a fence.
Woolly sheep is not sure of this small human beastie and is looking at her warily.
Tiny Human is shrieking in delight, bobbing up and down and clapping.

A very tiny puppy (poodle meets dandelion) has just met a VERY BIG dog (Rottweiler meets house?).
Tiny Puppy is most excited and is circling one of Big Dog's huge paws, yipping happily tail wagging.
Big Dog is looking down at Tiny Puppy with cautious curiosity. What is this miniature dynamo?!

A small human (4?) in Spiderman pyjamas is pulling a little suitcase behind him as he trots down the footpath next to Mum.
Telling Mum excitedly about ALL the fun things he and Grandad are going to do tonight.
Grandad waiting down the way at a garden gate, cheerfully roaring for them to hurry up.

A couple (30s?) are walking along a riverside track, talking softly as the sun sets. Passing an elderly, genteel looking miniature schnauzer between them every now and then.
Elderly Dog accepts all carrying as his due.
Nose raised to sniff all interesting smells as a crisp evening closes in.

A piwakawaka* is darting from mossy fencepost to mossy fencepost ahead of a runner.
Runner has earbuds in and his game face on but piwakawaka is having none of it.
Flitter-fluttering in front of him every few steps until he stops, resting his hands on his knees grinning.

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#Spotted on a Night of Musical Theatre in Aotearoa New Zealand:

Three puppy-keen teens (18?) form a huddle on the stage before beginning their number. Spotlight on them. Room is quiet, except for one person in the audience who exclaims: "SO cute!"
The crowd erupts into laughter.

The evening's gloriously glittering drag queen host in a sparkly red dress introduces herself as Sandy Balls and slinks across to a chaise longue at the edge of the stage to lounge, saying: "I'm just going to lurk here at the edge of the stage like a glamorous barnacle."

At one of the round tables near the back of the room, two lanky teens (16?) proudly introduce themselves as leading men. Most recently Jaffar in Aladdin and Prince Eric in the Little Mermaid. Watching the show with stoic expressions that transform to grins when a friend walks on stage.

An usher (50s?) is complimented on her black leather jacket with spiked epaulettes on the shoulders. Laughing, she says: "Wanna touch them? Everyone else has wanted to!"
Later seen offering up a shoulder to friends who give the spikes a good-luck pat before racing into the show.

A woman (40s?) steps into the spotlight and begins a rousing version of "An Old-Fashioned Love Story" from the musical Wild Party. Feet stomping on the floor in appreciation. Hoots, claps and laughter filling the room to the ceiling.

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#music

#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a cafe: A server brings a woman (60s?) a GIANT cheese scone and she hoots with laughter. Slicing it in half to butter it, she exclaims: "Oh. My. God! This scone is just butter and cheese held together by wishes and dreams!"

In a supermarket, a fierce looking man (50s?) in black bike leathers with full head and face tattoos is doing a little on-the-spot groove in the coffee aisle to Enigma's song "Return to Innocence." Humming along as he chooses his brew.

On a very long bike track on sunset, two small humans (3 & 4?) on bright pink and green push-along bikes are propelling themselves next to Dad.
They have ALL the energy and aren't looking tired at all.
Not. At. All.
Sleepy Looking Dad saying: "How bout ya see how fast you can go!"

In a paddock next to a walking track: A large, placid looking cow is being piloted by a seagull that's sitting on its back.
Seagull is standing to attention, facing the direction this big cow beast should be going.
Meanwhile Cow seems quite happy to munch some grass, running on autopilot.

On dusk, a tiny human (2?) in Bluey pajamas is toddling through a park with Mum. Picking feijoas off some nearby trees before studiously putting them in Mum's wicker basket. Birds singing good night to each other overhead. A big Labrador snuffling at the grass by their side.

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#Spotted at a Small All Ages Music Gig in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A very serious looking teen (15?) is standing against a wall, watching the lead singer of an awesome band* own the stage.
Every now and then, Dad putting a hand on Teen's shoulder. Checking in.
Stoic cool nod.
Yeah, this is okay.

Before the gig, the drummer of a band is spotted, drumsticks in hand, heading over to a wheelie bin and belting out a beat. People coming in, hugging friends, grabbing a koha* coffee. Chatting and laughing as the beat goes on.

An adorable cuddly couple (20s?) are snuggle-moshing as the lead singer of the support band wails some epic notes.
Guitars cranking,
Drums pounding,
Crowd moving
They're in love.

A teen (15?) grabs her nervous friends hand and pulls her into the venue, right in front of the stage.
Holding hands.
First tentatively swaying.
Then wiggle dancing.
Then moshing.
Nervous smiles, then grinning.
Giggling together mid-pogo.

A lead singer is a twitching, dynamic, vibrant phenomenon on a small stage in front of a crowd ranging from 15 to 70. Women of all ages, makes and models up the front, getting their groove on. Cool teens at the side. Tall dudes up the back, doing the straight man nod. The vibe is chill fun.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a library, a small human (4?) is trying to pick a book but she's not sure which one!
(Oh no!)
Does she want this one...
This one?
THESE ONES?
THOSE ones?!
With an exasperated roar, she beseeches the library gods: "WHY are there SO MANY?!"

A tiny human (1.5?) very much wants to go on the swings in a park but is a little bit scared.
Never fear!
Nan has the solution.
Sitting on a swing and going back and forward with a huge grin, legs up in the air, saying: "This is FUN!"
Okay, now Tiny Human definitely wants a go!

In a park, on a crisp morning, a big group of women (20s-50s?) have finished a run and are standing in front of a small coffee cart parked under a big shady tree. Stamping their feet, chatting and laughing as they wait for their coffees and the odd delicious pastry treat.

A woman (80s?) with purple hair, wearing a purple suit and purple Doc Martens, with a pretty white flower in her buttonhole pushes a cafe door open only for a tiny human (1?) to shriek an excited hello from Mum's arms.
Granny's here! And she's fabulous.

A supermarket security guard (50s?) is at her post.
But what is this?
A man (20s?) in high vis doing silly walks in front of her, making her laugh?
Security Guard says to passing shoppers: "Never seen him before in my life!"
Hi Vis Silly Walker grins goofily: "She's my mum! First day at work!"

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#Spotted in Country Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (20s?) is sitting on top of a picnic table looking out over a pristine water hole.
Legs swinging idly.
Expression dreamy.
A mist travelling over the water.
Bird song coming from every direction.
This is peace.

A small human (4?) wearing a riding helmet, unicorn tracksuit and sturdy boots is sitting atop a Shetland pony and looking MOST aggrieved.
She's sitting in the saddle right...
She's holding the reigns right...
She's got her feet in the stirrups right.
But for some reason... this pony won't go!

A couple (teens?) are holding hands as they navigate their way around mist-cloaked trees.
Whisper soft moss with beads of water shimmering on it.
Birds flittering and fluttering in the trees overhead.
The smell of leaf mould and magic in the air.

A solitary cow (Hereford?) is munching its dinner grass on the side of a steep hill.
A river gurgling by to its right.
Trees whispering in the wind to its left.
A piwakawaka* dancing in front of its nose, first here, then there. Darting to get the bugs disturbed by its rather large friend.

A man (70s?) with a long silver beard. Wearing a green corduroy jacket over sensible hiking clothes and sturdy mud caked boots is sitting on a bench overlooking a spring welling up from an underground cave. Eyes half closed. Taking in the peace. A faint smile on his face.

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#Spotted at a Country Market in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (6?) is telling a friend in VERY grave tones: "My Dad isn't good at LEGO. I am. But he's not."
His friend (8?) says earnestly: "But you can teach him! He'll learn if you show him how!"

Four small humans (3 to 6?) are crowded in front of a German sausage truck,
Chattering like little hungry birds,
Faces all pointed up as the owner hands down Bratwursts in buns.
Then... Gobble! Gobble! Gobble!
Nothing left but crumbs and memories as they race to the nearby playground.

A tiny human (2?) is STOMPING along holding up his little wooden lion and making it ROAAAAAAAAAARRRR.
Passing adults feigning appropriate shock and awe and this mighty beast making this magnificent noise.
Tiny Human and MIGHTY LION continue stomping on their way.

A young human (9?) is on a mission.
Striding purposefully through the markets.
Caring not for the sploosh of puddles underfoot.
Reaching a fruit and vegetable seller and saying: "Uhm do you have any more figs? Dad ate ours before we got to the car and Mum needs more."

A bohemian couple (60s?) are climbing into a neon purple campervan.
A stunned looking taxidermied rabbit on the dashboard.
Some tomato-ish plants* getting sun in a side window.
Driving off towards the mountains on a grand eccentric adventure.

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And here's #nextmove always ready to deliver on point info and photos: Mercedes will soon present their AMG GT clearly EnBW did not install the cables / plugs needed to up the charging beyond 500A! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #exciting #alwaysbecharging #spotted youtu.be/FuCsnxG3MM4?...

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And here's #nextmove always ready to deliver on point info and photos: Mercedes will soon present their AMG GT clearly EnBW did not install the cables / plugs needed to up the charging beyond 500A! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #exciting #alwaysbecharging #spotted youtu.be/FuCsnxG3MM4?...

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#Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A Tiny Human (1.5?) races through the door of a bookshop. Running at full pelt.
Eyes on the prize.
Huffing and chuffing into the children's book section.
Spinning around and giving Mum a big goofy smile.
This is EXACTLY where she wants to be.

A small human (3?) is hunched over a paper plate of sushi, guarding it like Smaug perched above a fishy bite-sized hoard.
Looking suspiciously at Big Sister.
Big Sister might look innocent but Smaug Small Human knows when PLOTTING is afoot!

A small human (5?) is trying to cast a spell, but all she has for a wand is two scoops of ice-cream in a waffle cone.
But what is this?!
Her wand has SPLATTED in a backfire?!
hmmm...
Maybe ice-cream isn't cut out for magic after all.

A woman (80s?) is walking along and saying to a friend: "I'm SO proud of myself. This morning, I touched my toes in yoga! My toes! I haven't been able to touch my toes in DECADES!"
She lets out a delighted peal of laughter as they take a seat at a coffee stall.

A tiny human and Dad are moseying through the markets wearing matching cowboy hats, matching plaid shirts and matching work boots.
But what is this?!
Tiny Human is wearing dinosaur shorts that don't match Dad's plain ones?
Oh well.
Some cowboys are obviously specialists dino wranglers.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand

A very fluffy tiny dog is trotting next to her human along a beach path.
A sea breeze is blowing, sending Fluffy Tiny Dog's hair sideways.
Her eyes closed, nose raised to the air to take in all the delicious smells.
Gulls calling overhead.

Two women (30s?) are fishing from a pier. The breeze blowing their colourful hijabs first this way... then that.
One suddenly shrieks with laughter.
Reeling in the line with hurried movements!
The other wrapping an arm around her waist and cheering her on.

A woman (30s?) is chewing up a beach path with long strides.
Her expression serious.
Her voice carrying on the wind: "Please don't forget the ice-cream. The ice-cream is non negotiable. I mean it. Seriously. NON. NEGOTIABLE."

At an outdoor pub table a woman (20s?) with bare feet, wearing a floaty red dress and multiple bangles and bracelets that sing as she moves, sets a glass of wine down in front of her partner and kisses her on the top of the head only to get a soft smile in return.

A young human (8?) is standing at the side of a busy beach road with Nana. Nana goes to cross and Young Human grabs her hand, saying sternly: "You didn't look both ways! You HAVE to look both ways!"
Nana pauses, then says: "Good spot darl. We good to go now?"
"Wait! Wait... Okay. Yes!"

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#Spotted at a Cafe in a Quiet Street in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A Golden Retriever is watching her human's scone with UTMOST vigilance.
It's a delicious looking scone.
It's an alluring scone.
It's an irresistible scone.
Wait?!
Is her human distracted?
Hmm
CHOMP
Where'd it go?!
WHERE'D IT GO?!

A tiny human (months?) is enjoying a feed while being jiggled in Mum's arms.
Mum's bobbing up and down singing a song and Tiny Human keeps pausing to gurgle happily along.
Mum laughs and says: "We'll be here all day at this rate!"

A sharply dressed man (50s?) packs up the paperback he's been reading and walks up to the counter in a cafe to take his coffee cup back. He asks: "How's it goin'? You doin' okay?"
He gets a warm smile. "Yeah. It's quiet but we're managing. See you tomorrow eh."
"See you tomorrow."

A woman (20s?) parks her bike, takes off her helmet and replaces it with a backwards baseball cap.
She gives a friend sitting outside a stoic nod and steps inside to order a coffee and to have a Serious Woodworking Talk with a barista as he makes it.

Two teens (14?) are going for a run along a river path on a crisp Autumn evening. Both wearing metal band shirts, black jeans and heavy black boots.
Long black hair swinging at their backs.
A brick-shaped black and white staffy running at their side, looking up at them in pure adoration.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (20s?) wearing a white T-shirt and an ankle length powder blue chiffon skirt that's fluttering in an Autumn breeze is pushing a pram towards a local cafe. A tiny human (months?) fast asleep inside, nestled up against a plushie white bunny rabbit.

A man (60s?) dressed in high vis and paint-smeared work boots is sitting in the window of a bakery. Hard at work, munching on a raspberry bun. A fresh cappuccino by his elbow. A sunbeam warming his face as people hurry by on the way to work.

A small human (4?) with dancing pigtails in her hair is RUNNING ahead of Dad as he ambles along.
Then she RUNS back to him, circles him...
Then RUNS off again...
And RUNS back to circle Dad.
Arms pumping at her sides.
Game face on.
All this Dad herding is hard work, but she's doing it!

A man (70s?), with a halo of silver hair, wearing a neat old-fashioned brown suit and polished brogues is sitting at an outside cafe table.
Writing on the back of a postcard with swooping cursive.
Wearing a faint smile.
The scent of cooking breakfasts wafting in the air.

A group of teens (14?) are getting ready to cross a busy road.
All holding hands.
Laughing as one yells: "Go!"
Running and LEAPING up onto the curb.
A skip in their steps as they head into town.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a toy shop: A man (80s?) is studying a great wall of board games. He says with heartfelt sincerity to the owner: "I want to get my grandson something he'll enjoy for his birthday. He's a lovely boy. And I'd like to see him happy."

A small human (5?) is standing on the front of an electric scooter that Dad's steering as they cruise down a quiet street.
Both wearing matching swirly orange helmets.
Both belly laughing as they compete to make: "BRUMBRUMBUMBRUM" car-idling noises when they stop at some lights.

A sturdy Scottish Terrier is trotting down the street next to two humans engaged in Very Serious Bridgerton Talk.
But Sturdy Dog cares not for fancy dukes!
He's off to greet the dog demimonde in a nearby park.
They may not be as classy but they sure are fun to play with!

A young human (6?) with two Labubu dolls attached to her beltloops is strutting down the street next to Dad.
Twisty-turning with every step to make the dolls fly,
Determinedly making eye contact with everyone they pass. People are going to notice these majestic little belt beasts OR ELSE!

At a quiet park just on sunset two small humans (3 & 5?) are playing on the swings in their pajamas while Mum supervises, drinking from a big mug.
Competing to see how high they can go!
Happy laughter.
A pink tinted sky overhead.

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#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a very bohemian country town, a family of four (Mum & Dad holding twin small humans) have asked a local (30s?) wearing fairy wings, a shimmery black dress and bare feet to take a picture of them.
Gothic Fairy says something funny and snaps the pic.
A misty rain falling.
A memory made.

A woman (60s?) is idly wandering along a footpath munching red grapes off a fresh bunch in her hand. A calico cat weaving around her feet, every other step, meowing inquisitively.
Sheepy rolling hills in the distance.
Scent of petrichor in the air.

A tiny human (2?) has been given a tub of strawberries to hold while Mum shops at a roadside fruit and vege stall.
Tiny Human has decided that he likes his strawberries shaken, not stirred and is rattling them with all his might!
A huge grin on his face.
Waiting for Mum to notice!

Three generations of men are inspecting the engine of a vintage holden ute*.
Grandad's poking something with great confidence.
Son's scratching the stubble on his chin.
Grandson (3?) is studiously hitting the tyre with a plastic shovel. When all else fails, give it a whack!

A teen (13?) is roller-skating gingerly along the footpath while simultaneously trying to twirl a sparkly pink hula hoop over one arm.
A Basset hound encouraging her by trotting on her heels, giving her a "you can do it" awooo!

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Great spotted woodpecker / Grote bonte specht (dendrocopos major) peeking from behind some pink flowers.

🪶 #birds #birdphotography #vroegevogelhut #vogelskijken #vogelfotografie #specht #woodpecker #dutchnature #dendrocoposmajor #grote #bonte #great #spotted

😃 Just discovered my friend Marco on Google Street View! 🌍🔎😄
"Find Your Buddy" should be a GeoGuessr™ game tournament! 😂

📍Location: Marktstr. 113, Hamburg, Germany (Ein Friseur / Groove City Records)
🕵️‍♂️ @cosmic040 <—FolloLOLo!

#hamburg #streetview #funny #spotted #googlemaps #geoguessr #stpauli #maps #osint #googleearth #germany #openstreetmap #humor #vinyl #cosmic040

Mariah Carey criticised for using phonetic teleprompter at Winter Olympics opening

However, puzzled online viewers questioned why Carey, who is not Italian, was selected to perform it. “I love…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #after #at #AU #Australia #been #being #carey #ceremony #criticised #diva #during #Entertainment #for #from #Italian #Lyrics #Mariah #olympics #Online #opening #performance #phonetic #Reading #roasted #spotted #teleprompter #using #winter
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/472768/

#Russia #is #responsible #for #the #oil #spill #in #the #Black #Sea❗️🛢️☠️
#On 29 #August , #a #large - #scale #oil #spill #occurred #in #the #port #of #Novorossiysk .
10 #tonnes #of #oil #products #spilled #over #an #area #of 350 #square #km . #Few #days #after , #oil #was #spotted #in #Anapa , #Greenpeace #reporting !
#disaster

#Russia #is #responsible #for #the #oil #spill #in #the #Black #Sea❗️🛢️☠️
#On 29 #August , #a #large - #scale #oil #spill #occurred #in #the #port #of #Novorossiysk .
10 #tonnes #of #oil #products #spilled #over #an #area #of 350 #square #km . #Few #days #after , #oil #was #spotted #in #Anapa , #Greenpeace #reporting !
#disaster

Volvo FH Aero 6x2 “Long Range” promising 600 km of range and 720kW charging (1000A #MCS)
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#spotted in the flesh, production starting 2026 🇸🇪
#alwaysbecharging #megawatt #charging

MCS charging is here!

At Landvetter 🇸🇪 I watched while a Volvo FH Aero was plugged into this Power Electronics #MCS charger at the recently expanded #Milence station east of Göteborg:
1000A limited by the vehicle!
⚡️⚡️⚡️

https://youtu.be/tSV3k-m_T90

European Starling
#starling #feather #beak #bird #european #songbird #aged #elder #elegant #eye #fauna #full #horizontal #look #no people #noise #older #photography #pose #posing #posture #scenery #speed #stare #uk #wildlife #wing #clear #curiosity #intent #intricacy #looking #male #simple #sitting #spotted #village #waiting #antique #body #close-up #color image #fenced #hedge #ornithology #perched #plumage #railing #settlement #wild