Eleanor G
@zaichishka.bsky.social
Welsh-Kiwi Japanese translator, chanoyu practitioner & host to a timeshare cat. Memorial Device ANT
Pinned
Eleanor G
@zaichishka.bsky.social
· Nov 26
I really couldn't ask for a better review 😊 #TheWisdomOfTea #EveryDayAGoodDay 🍵
#NorikoMorishita
(Thought it was time I advertised my work here)
www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/a...
#NorikoMorishita
(Thought it was time I advertised my work here)
www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/a...
Reposted by Eleanor G
It's been a minute. My apologies🙏, but I did get an episode of Uncanny Japan up for the Lunar New Year. The Fire Horse is ready for you. Are you ready for it?
Some neat #folklore, too. ✨🍀
Full episode: youtu.be/F6cCl2PAwdw?...
Some neat #folklore, too. ✨🍀
Full episode: youtu.be/F6cCl2PAwdw?...
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It's been a minute. My apologies🙏, but I did get an episode of Uncanny Japan up for the Lunar New Year. The Fire Horse is ready for you. Are you ready for it?
Some neat #folklore, too. ✨🍀
Full episode: youtu.be/F6cCl2PAwdw?...
Some neat #folklore, too. ✨🍀
Full episode: youtu.be/F6cCl2PAwdw?...
Reposted by Eleanor G
As far as anthropomorphised kiwifruit go, I much prefer the kiwi brothers
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-...
Who are the swaying Kiwi Brothers?
And why do they sway so mournfully?
thespinoff.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 2:29 AM
As far as anthropomorphised kiwifruit go, I much prefer the kiwi brothers
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-...
Reposted by Eleanor G
Who wants to see something completely horrifying
February 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Who wants to see something completely horrifying
Reposted by Eleanor G
I'm out in West Auckland & finding that fibre in these parts is rare to non-existent. There are lots of Starlink installs. I'm no fan of the starlink Mr Evil but to keep working I need reliable internet at decent speeds.
I'm told I can add a mesh modem to improve coverage Anyone done this?
I'm told I can add a mesh modem to improve coverage Anyone done this?
February 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I'm out in West Auckland & finding that fibre in these parts is rare to non-existent. There are lots of Starlink installs. I'm no fan of the starlink Mr Evil but to keep working I need reliable internet at decent speeds.
I'm told I can add a mesh modem to improve coverage Anyone done this?
I'm told I can add a mesh modem to improve coverage Anyone done this?
Reposted by Eleanor G
mRNA vaccines
is there a technology that "the left" is excited about?
www.transformernews.ai/p/the-left-i...
www.transformernews.ai/p/the-left-i...
The left is missing out on AI
As a movement, it has largely refused to engage seriously with AI, ceding debate about a threat and opportunity to the right
www.transformernews.ai
February 18, 2026 at 2:36 AM
mRNA vaccines
Reposted by Eleanor G
Over on Twitter, this clip has millions of views.
February 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Over on Twitter, this clip has millions of views.
Reposted by Eleanor G
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque in Ichikawa Zoo, was abandoned by his mum. Keepers looked after him, and he bonded with an Ikea stuffed orangutan. Capitalizing on the national coverage, Ikea has just donated a load of similar toys to the city.
February 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque in Ichikawa Zoo, was abandoned by his mum. Keepers looked after him, and he bonded with an Ikea stuffed orangutan. Capitalizing on the national coverage, Ikea has just donated a load of similar toys to the city.
Reposted by Eleanor G
"Look! I'm helping!"
It all reminds me far too much of my robo vac which is nice in theory but spends too much time huddled under a bed feeling poorly after ingesting a sock.
It all reminds me far too much of my robo vac which is nice in theory but spends too much time huddled under a bed feeling poorly after ingesting a sock.
February 18, 2026 at 12:16 AM
"Look! I'm helping!"
It all reminds me far too much of my robo vac which is nice in theory but spends too much time huddled under a bed feeling poorly after ingesting a sock.
It all reminds me far too much of my robo vac which is nice in theory but spends too much time huddled under a bed feeling poorly after ingesting a sock.
Reposted by Eleanor G
Reposted by Eleanor G
EngLing people, I'm sure you can help with this.
(And I'd like to add my own question to the mix: isn't this suspiciously close to those second-rate "wenn X, dann Y" advertising slogans in German, or is this a more widely used pattern?)
(And I'd like to add my own question to the mix: isn't this suspiciously close to those second-rate "wenn X, dann Y" advertising slogans in German, or is this a more widely used pattern?)
Am I missing something with the weird grammar/syntax of this ad?
Is it based on something you'd say for an AI prompt?
Is it based on something you'd say for an AI prompt?
February 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
EngLing people, I'm sure you can help with this.
(And I'd like to add my own question to the mix: isn't this suspiciously close to those second-rate "wenn X, dann Y" advertising slogans in German, or is this a more widely used pattern?)
(And I'd like to add my own question to the mix: isn't this suspiciously close to those second-rate "wenn X, dann Y" advertising slogans in German, or is this a more widely used pattern?)
Reposted by Eleanor G
Willis calls $9 something they will bring up after election, “there’s too many votes we’re hoping for in Auckland to let them know we’ve dreamed up yet another tax on election year” #nzpol
Willis calls $9 Auckland crossing toll a 'completely hypothetical scenario'
Willis calls $9 Auckland crossing toll a 'completely hypothetical scenario'
The Infrastructure Commission says the tolls would help fund a second crossing in the Waitematā Harbour.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Willis calls $9 something they will bring up after election, “there’s too many votes we’re hoping for in Auckland to let them know we’ve dreamed up yet another tax on election year” #nzpol
Reposted by Eleanor G
West Auckland Resource Centre is a lovely place to volunteer and slao find useful items for work and home projects/play #kikorangi arcnz.org.nz
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 AM
West Auckland Resource Centre is a lovely place to volunteer and slao find useful items for work and home projects/play #kikorangi arcnz.org.nz
Reposted by Eleanor G
I already know my submission:
"Hwæt! Ic wene þæt þis is yfel idēa."
"Hwæt! Ic wene þæt þis is yfel idēa."
February 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
I already know my submission:
"Hwæt! Ic wene þæt þis is yfel idēa."
"Hwæt! Ic wene þæt þis is yfel idēa."
Reposted by Eleanor G
Eddie's making a serious point here, this is sloppy lawmaking and until we get Parliament's definitive answer on -ise vs -ize, possessive apostrophe placement on proper nouns ending in S, hyphenating after adverbs or ending sentences with prepositions I just can't see us moving forward as a nation
Opposition plz keep proposing amendments to make official language various dialects of English. There are about 800 of them.
If the government gets sloppy we could be blessed with the right to conduct all offical business in Middle English.
If the government gets sloppy we could be blessed with the right to conduct all offical business in Middle English.
February 17, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Eddie's making a serious point here, this is sloppy lawmaking and until we get Parliament's definitive answer on -ise vs -ize, possessive apostrophe placement on proper nouns ending in S, hyphenating after adverbs or ending sentences with prepositions I just can't see us moving forward as a nation
Reposted by Eleanor G
I am not one for hyperbole but this is the single greatest thing I have ever seen with my eyes.
Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-)
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
February 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I am not one for hyperbole but this is the single greatest thing I have ever seen with my eyes.
Reposted by Eleanor G
The looks I used to get when I first moved to Auckland and called it “jerv-wah road”
Truly incredible moment just now from an RNZ newsreader who mentioned the Auckland neighbourhood Point Chevalier pronouncing it, like, how you'd think; she then stopped, apologized, and said "that's 'point chev-a-LEER' for the locals"
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The looks I used to get when I first moved to Auckland and called it “jerv-wah road”
Reposted by Eleanor G
Auckland Transport need to hear from YOU. Let them know what's needed from bike parking in Auckland.
To say thank you, you could win this mega prize pack of biking goodies!
https://mackieresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswYdfALazIGGfY
#haveyoursay
#cycling
#bikelock
To say thank you, you could win this mega prize pack of biking goodies!
https://mackieresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswYdfALazIGGfY
#haveyoursay
#cycling
#bikelock
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Auckland Transport need to hear from YOU. Let them know what's needed from bike parking in Auckland.
To say thank you, you could win this mega prize pack of biking goodies!
https://mackieresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswYdfALazIGGfY
#haveyoursay
#cycling
#bikelock
To say thank you, you could win this mega prize pack of biking goodies!
https://mackieresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswYdfALazIGGfY
#haveyoursay
#cycling
#bikelock
Reposted by Eleanor G
Rest in peace, Billy Steinberg, and thanks for the music. 🎶
The prolific songwriter authored/co-authored landmark 1980s hits such as "True Colors", "Alone", "Eternal Flame" and "I'll Stand By You".
#music #80smusic #billysteinberg
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The prolific songwriter authored/co-authored landmark 1980s hits such as "True Colors", "Alone", "Eternal Flame" and "I'll Stand By You".
#music #80smusic #billysteinberg
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
'Like a Virgin' songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75
The songwriter's many hits included Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" and Heart's "Alone."
www.latimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Rest in peace, Billy Steinberg, and thanks for the music. 🎶
The prolific songwriter authored/co-authored landmark 1980s hits such as "True Colors", "Alone", "Eternal Flame" and "I'll Stand By You".
#music #80smusic #billysteinberg
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The prolific songwriter authored/co-authored landmark 1980s hits such as "True Colors", "Alone", "Eternal Flame" and "I'll Stand By You".
#music #80smusic #billysteinberg
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Reposted by Eleanor G
RAM shortage so severe that only the original Dance Dance Revolution is being produced for sale
RAM shortage so severe that Venus is now officially credited to Bananaa
February 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM
RAM shortage so severe that only the original Dance Dance Revolution is being produced for sale
Reposted by Eleanor G
Truly incredible moment just now from an RNZ newsreader who mentioned the Auckland neighbourhood Point Chevalier pronouncing it, like, how you'd think; she then stopped, apologized, and said "that's 'point chev-a-LEER' for the locals"
February 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Truly incredible moment just now from an RNZ newsreader who mentioned the Auckland neighbourhood Point Chevalier pronouncing it, like, how you'd think; she then stopped, apologized, and said "that's 'point chev-a-LEER' for the locals"
Minute Cryptic - 18 February, 2026
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (25,293 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (25,293 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Minute Cryptic - 18 February, 2026
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (25,293 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"He's into splattering paint - quite the scene-maker!" (8)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (25,293 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Reposted by Eleanor G
RAM shortage so severe they're using sheep to break into Michael Hill stores
RAM shortage so severe they're rendering the New Zealand Prime Minister with no subsurface scattering
RAM shortage so severe that while there were still clear skies in Tasman, they’ve had to reduce the frame rate to Monday speeds on a Wednesday to cut down the rendering load on distant mountains
February 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM
RAM shortage so severe they're using sheep to break into Michael Hill stores
Reposted by Eleanor G
Celebrating the start of Ramadan (month of charity) by donating to Kroad Community Kai who are providing free hot kai every week at Kevin’s arcade. You can find info on their insta.
There’s enough food in this world to ensure no one goes hungry. Maybe we can collectively play a small part to help.
There’s enough food in this world to ensure no one goes hungry. Maybe we can collectively play a small part to help.
February 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Celebrating the start of Ramadan (month of charity) by donating to Kroad Community Kai who are providing free hot kai every week at Kevin’s arcade. You can find info on their insta.
There’s enough food in this world to ensure no one goes hungry. Maybe we can collectively play a small part to help.
There’s enough food in this world to ensure no one goes hungry. Maybe we can collectively play a small part to help.
Reposted by Eleanor G
Fink it’s #randomactsofkindnessday
So let’s do a thing… I’ll send one of my cheery boz-eyed bug cards to a random person who might need some happy post (can be you or a friend).
SHARE dis post and nominate your person below (I’ll draw a name out of a hat tonight)
Uk postage only (soz) #bsnm
So let’s do a thing… I’ll send one of my cheery boz-eyed bug cards to a random person who might need some happy post (can be you or a friend).
SHARE dis post and nominate your person below (I’ll draw a name out of a hat tonight)
Uk postage only (soz) #bsnm
February 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Fink it’s #randomactsofkindnessday
So let’s do a thing… I’ll send one of my cheery boz-eyed bug cards to a random person who might need some happy post (can be you or a friend).
SHARE dis post and nominate your person below (I’ll draw a name out of a hat tonight)
Uk postage only (soz) #bsnm
So let’s do a thing… I’ll send one of my cheery boz-eyed bug cards to a random person who might need some happy post (can be you or a friend).
SHARE dis post and nominate your person below (I’ll draw a name out of a hat tonight)
Uk postage only (soz) #bsnm
Reposted by Eleanor G
Call me evil but lol and lmao. Bem feito. Remembering when Japan paid Brazilian and Peruvian immigrants the equivalent of 2000USD to leave the country and never come back during the 2008 financial crisis. Lol.
February 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Call me evil but lol and lmao. Bem feito. Remembering when Japan paid Brazilian and Peruvian immigrants the equivalent of 2000USD to leave the country and never come back during the 2008 financial crisis. Lol.