George Penney

😂 I wish I knew! I didn't catch it when I saw it, so we'll have to make it up.

Thank you!

Any typos spotted in this post are on the home run of their local fringe festival. So far they've seen twenty seven evening shows ranging from bonkers to brilliant. If typos spotted, they'll be telling everyone about a comedy show about volcanos. Volcano facts are best facts.

A woman (30s?) spots a friend approaching with a fluffy bubble of a dog. (Pomeranian?).
Crouching down to greet Fluffy Bubble Dog, she exclaims: "Cut it OUT! You are GORGEOUS! You are the PRETTIEST LITTLE THING! AGH I COULD EAT YOU!"
Pats and doggy smiles all around. (5)

A couple (30s?) in cycling gear have just asked a man (70s?) to join them for breakfast.
One says: "We've noticed you riding a lot on your own eh. If you ever want to come with us, just send us a text.
Their new friend says: "I'll do that thank you. It will be nice to have some company." (4)

Two women (50s?) get up from a catch up over a coffee. One says to the other: "D'ya reckon we solved the world's problems enough for this week?"
The other gives her a big hug: "I think we did a pretty good job. Same time next week?"
"Same time next week." (3)

At a supermarket, late at night : A couple (80s?) in matching tartan dressing gowns are buying a bottle of red wine.
Holding hands as they walk the aisles,
Laughing like teenagers when an employee calls out: "Date night? Again? You two are raising the bar pretty high eh!" (2)

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (40s?) is riding on a bright red mobility scooter. A fluffy brown dog cosied up in a plush looking dog bed at her feet.
Blue sky overhead.
Birds Singing.
Coasting along a beach path.
Off for an adventure. (1)

Thank you!😊🪻

My pleasure. Thank you!

Same🥰

That's about right!

Summer Rain... I think.... from memory! But let's pretend it was Circle in the Sand😂

They totally didn't😂From memory they were stolen seconds after we walked past.

*Tradies is the shortened term for tradesmen/tradeswomen. Think electricians, plumbers etc.

Wekas are kiwi kleptomaniacs masquerading as brown woodhens. They're a much loved bird and are very very sneaky.

*This is a post from a rather lovely day at the beach last year. I thought I'd post it in my lunchbreak rather than not popping anything up today. Should be back to normal programming tomorrow!

Any typos spotted in this post have gotten a bit stuck in a publishing industry vortex today and can't get away to spot things. If typos spotted, they'll be drinking their fourth cup of tea, wondering how many times the words "vertical marketing strategy" can be used to in one meeting (12 so far.)

Three tradies (20s-50s?) are sitting at a picnic table next to their van after a hot day's work. One is unwrapping their fish and chips, the other is fishing in a chilly bin for a couple of beers, while the third produces a giant bottle of Watties tomato sauce. The perfect post-work chill out. (5)

A small human (4?) and her grandad (50?) are searching through the driftwood at the edge of the beach. They find two mighty staffs and soon Grandad is showing her how to cast spells. Their mighty bellows echoing over the water. Fireballs everywhere! VROOSH.... BOOOOOOOM! (4)

Two small humans (3 & 5?) are building an epic sand castle as the tide comes in. A big wave washes over it and they cry out in gleeful alarm, only to rebuild moments later. But another wave's coming in. Oh no! Destruction! The drama is epic. Watery pathos everywhere. Let's make another one! (3)

A couple (60s?) have set up a blanket and a red umbrella in the longer grass next to a beach path. A bottle of red and an unfinished picnic is forgotten while they canoodle like teenagers. Belinda Carlisle on the playlist. A weka speculatively watching their unattended sandwiches. (2)

🧵Spotted at the Beach in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A dad says to a young human (8?): "Now there're a couple of problems here with what you're doing with that stick. Want to tell me what they are?"
Young human thinks, then says: "Poking?"
Dad: "Yes! Poking. And poking's not very nice is it?" (1)

Sounds divine!

There were cakes. It looked like it was some kind of passionfruit slice (traybake.)😊

Same!

OMG it was right there and I missed it!😂

😁Ah, maybe he should be charging an hourly rate. An expert cleaner like that don't come cheap!

Any typos spotted in this post are now determined to have a fish and chip picnic with champagne to celebrate their birthday one year. If typos spotted, they'll be singing a song they don't know the tune for at the top of their voice. "AGGGHHHHHHH!"

A man (40s?) says: "What's that song you like? How does it go? Is it ta ta ta taaaaaa ta ta taaaa?"
"DAD!"
"Or dum de duuuum dum duuuuum?"
"DAAAAD!"
"No, that's right. It was AGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!"
Teen covering her eyes and laughing: "Dad, you're a fool!"
"Yeah. It's definitely AAAAGHHHHH!" (5)