Claire Matthews
@clairembanking.bsky.social
Head of School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance @ Massey Business School (NZ). Interested in personal finance, including payments and retirement. Occasional comment on sport & politics. Opinions are my own.
Bow 🐕 was transfixed by the robo-mower! It’s the first time we’ve seen it, and I had to put his lead on and drag him away 😂 #DailyWalkPic 25/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Bow 🐕 was transfixed by the robo-mower! It’s the first time we’ve seen it, and I had to put his lead on and drag him away 😂 #DailyWalkPic 25/11/25
The blackberry is flowering. #DailyWalkPic 24/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The blackberry is flowering. #DailyWalkPic 24/11/25
Red clover has pretty flowers. #DailyWalkPic 23/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Red clover has pretty flowers. #DailyWalkPic 23/11/25
An early morning walk to the terminal to catch a flight ✈️ home. #DailyWalkPic 22/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
An early morning walk to the terminal to catch a flight ✈️ home. #DailyWalkPic 22/11/25
An abandoned shopping trolley. I came across it just after my suitcase handle broke and was very tempted to make use of it 😂 #DailyWalkPic 21/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
An abandoned shopping trolley. I came across it just after my suitcase handle broke and was very tempted to make use of it 😂 #DailyWalkPic 21/11/25
I guess that’s one place to dump unwanted furniture. #DailyWalkPic 20/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I guess that’s one place to dump unwanted furniture. #DailyWalkPic 20/11/25
Not much left of the tree 🌳 that fell over in the October winds. #DailyWalkPic 19/11/25
December 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Not much left of the tree 🌳 that fell over in the October winds. #DailyWalkPic 19/11/25
A cluster of red bottlebrush flowers. #DailyWalkPic 18/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
A cluster of red bottlebrush flowers. #DailyWalkPic 18/11/25
A different coloured camellia. #DailyWalkPic 17/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A different coloured camellia. #DailyWalkPic 17/11/25
Hard to see, but there are sheep in the paddock which is unusual as it is usually cattle. #DailyWalkPic 16/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Hard to see, but there are sheep in the paddock which is unusual as it is usually cattle. #DailyWalkPic 16/11/25
The last of the cherry blossom 🌸 #DailyWalkPic 15/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The last of the cherry blossom 🌸 #DailyWalkPic 15/11/25
A new factory sign appeared while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 14/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A new factory sign appeared while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 14/11/25
Laps around the house have an opportunity to admire the roses. #DailyWalkPic 13/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Laps around the house have an opportunity to admire the roses. #DailyWalkPic 13/11/25
The new St John ambulance station has progressed well while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 12/11/25
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The new St John ambulance station has progressed well while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 12/11/25
Taxis galore! #DailyWalkPic 11/11/25
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Taxis galore! #DailyWalkPic 11/11/25
Monday’s walk was somewhat limited. This is in the hotel foyer. It’s only November - why is there so much Christmas stuff around? #DailyWalkPic 10/11/25
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Monday’s walk was somewhat limited. This is in the hotel foyer. It’s only November - why is there so much Christmas stuff around? #DailyWalkPic 10/11/25
Sunday’s walk was in the afternoon around Shenyang’s (small) Forbidden City. #DailyWalkPic 09/11/2025
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Sunday’s walk was in the afternoon around Shenyang’s (small) Forbidden City. #DailyWalkPic 09/11/2025
Door curtains like this seem very common in Shenyang. I think it’s due to the cold. #DailyWalkPic 08/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Door curtains like this seem very common in Shenyang. I think it’s due to the cold. #DailyWalkPic 08/11/25
Found in the departure gates area of Seoul airport. There were two of them, and they interacted with people who went past the sensor. #DailyWalkPic 07/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Found in the departure gates area of Seoul airport. There were two of them, and they interacted with people who went past the sensor. #DailyWalkPic 07/11/25
Actually this was an evening walk as I didn’t have time for one this morning. I explored a little further than the park and found this - it’s near a palace or temple so probably connected to it in some way. #DailyWalkPic 06/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Actually this was an evening walk as I didn’t have time for one this morning. I explored a little further than the park and found this - it’s near a palace or temple so probably connected to it in some way. #DailyWalkPic 06/11/25
A pretty flower in the park near my hotel in Seoul. I love the flowers within the flower. 💐 #DailyWalkPic 05/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A pretty flower in the park near my hotel in Seoul. I love the flowers within the flower. 💐 #DailyWalkPic 05/11/25
Colourful rubbish bins in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 04/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Colourful rubbish bins in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 04/11/25
Catching up on my morning walk pics - it has been a busy week :). One of the Walls of Public Life in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 03/11/25
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Catching up on my morning walk pics - it has been a busy week :). One of the Walls of Public Life in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 03/11/25
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Trolleys lined up waiting to be used. #DailyWalkPic 02/11/25
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trolleys lined up waiting to be used. #DailyWalkPic 02/11/25