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As cold as it ever gets here today. Reminiscent of August 15, 2011 when it snowed here for the first time in 100 years that we know of. Mark made a snowman to prove it. (There wasn't exactly a lot of snow.)

Funneling overseas PhDs to Australian universities instead. My eldest did her (funded) PhD and two years' post-doc there and by then had made her life in Straya and her subsequent career. Funding PhDs is an investment, not charity.

Still find it hard to believe that there is a youth wing in NZFirst. Why would yoof want to join a party for geriatrics?

Solar friends, is it worth paying the extra for a third battery so 27kw stored instead of 18? Also, do power companies actually pay out for surplus fed into the grid or do they hold it as credit?

How to turn disposable plastic teaspoons into colorful butterfly 'decor '. This, I feel ranks alongside an article I found in my MIL's archives on the lost art of camellia waxing. www.kevinvanpaassen.ca/how-to-turn-... Not that I have ever felt need of waxed camellia or plastic butterfly.

How to Turn Disposable Plastic Spoons Into Colorful Butterfly Decor - Kevin Van PaassenTransform everyday plastic spoons into vibrant butterfly decorations with this simple upcycling craft project perfect for custom home decor.www.kevinvanpaassen.ca

Let us be honest, Paul Henry. There are a lot of big shits in politics. Including you.

Magnolia Lanarth on this frosty morn.

It takes an 81 year old to think that 5k a year for 3 years will incentivise women to have a baby. Somebody old enough to remember the modest family benefit in very different times.

As a parent of 3, I think to have raised a child who, as a young adult, joined NZ First would be an even greater embarrassment than to have one who joined ACT or Young Nats.

Our vets are a rural vet group so mostly about large animals - dairy cows and horses. Their response to euthanasia of small animals is always something of a surprise, maybe even bordering on OTT now.

I have no idea who John Grace in the Guardian, but the Brits excell at savage sarcasm. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Even GB News cringes as Reform turns dementia patients into a political footballHonest Bob was rattled at the idea of joining cross-party talks on social care. Why bother behaving as a serious opposition?www.theguardian.com

When the Defence Force becomes your personal helicopter chauffeur.

Slightly surprised to see that #SevenSharp has become real estate advertiser. First a restaurant and then a lavish property in Matakana. Shameless sales promotion.

Ralph dog wants the taxpayer funded allowance of $13140pa or $36 per day per greyhound extended to all dogs as universal basic income.

Podgy pidgie eating magnolia blooms. Not oft noted that kereru have strong flavour preferences. Some plants are clearly much more desirable than others.

Magnolias! We have a few.

Dear Nona Pelletier and RNZ - no the Middle East is not responsible for many of the economic issues we are facing. Donald Trump and the Israeli government are responsible for this mess.

The bulbs of July in today's #garden post. jury.co.nz/2026/07/26/i...

Is it spring yet?The early magnolias and bulbs are telling us that winter is waning and spring is starting. I noted last month that May and June were quiet months for bulbs. July is not, but it is mostly the dainti…jury.co.nz