Thomas Austin
@thomaswaustin.bsky.social
Thats on my summer reading plan as well
December 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Thats on my summer reading plan as well
I think I'm approaching 30% ham
December 25, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I think I'm approaching 30% ham
Its a pleasure to watch him bat, though I was hoping for a wicket to fall so that Williamson would have an opportunity to add some more runs on his tally, abd close in on 10k. I think we're going to declare before that happens at this rate
December 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Its a pleasure to watch him bat, though I was hoping for a wicket to fall so that Williamson would have an opportunity to add some more runs on his tally, abd close in on 10k. I think we're going to declare before that happens at this rate
My late grandfather was a supporter of the yellow-eyed penguin trust, and passed his passion on to me at a young age. Hoiho have always held a special place for me since!
December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My late grandfather was a supporter of the yellow-eyed penguin trust, and passed his passion on to me at a young age. Hoiho have always held a special place for me since!
I think based on the year by the signature it might be a purchased piece (it was created in 2024). Either way, a stunning gift. And one that has a bit more emotional significance than may have been anticipated!
December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I think based on the year by the signature it might be a purchased piece (it was created in 2024). Either way, a stunning gift. And one that has a bit more emotional significance than may have been anticipated!
Will keep that in mind! A good idea to keep track of glasses, and should an unfortunate breakage happen, you aren't left with an odd numbered set!
December 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Will keep that in mind! A good idea to keep track of glasses, and should an unfortunate breakage happen, you aren't left with an odd numbered set!
Three options that came to mind:
1) 2010, when NZ secret Santa began
2) 1979 for the first recorded secret Santa giving
3) 270, supposed birth year of Saint Nicholas, the origin of Santa
1) 2010, when NZ secret Santa began
2) 1979 for the first recorded secret Santa giving
3) 270, supposed birth year of Saint Nicholas, the origin of Santa
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Three options that came to mind:
1) 2010, when NZ secret Santa began
2) 1979 for the first recorded secret Santa giving
3) 270, supposed birth year of Saint Nicholas, the origin of Santa
1) 2010, when NZ secret Santa began
2) 1979 for the first recorded secret Santa giving
3) 270, supposed birth year of Saint Nicholas, the origin of Santa
We had such healthy bowlers for such a long time (Boult, Southee, Wagner). Now seems like they just can't catch a break
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
We had such healthy bowlers for such a long time (Boult, Southee, Wagner). Now seems like they just can't catch a break
First one had no packaging left at all, second didn't have any in the right size (only very small or very large), but third one had the stuff!
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
First one had no packaging left at all, second didn't have any in the right size (only very small or very large), but third one had the stuff!
Strong contenders. Personally reckon Steak and Cheese > Mince and Cheese.
God I miss real pies, now that I'm a well behaved coeliac.
God I miss real pies, now that I'm a well behaved coeliac.
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Strong contenders. Personally reckon Steak and Cheese > Mince and Cheese.
God I miss real pies, now that I'm a well behaved coeliac.
God I miss real pies, now that I'm a well behaved coeliac.
As a Kiwi the best I've ever had was steak, bacon, mushroom and cheese, with a stout based gravy.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
As a Kiwi the best I've ever had was steak, bacon, mushroom and cheese, with a stout based gravy.
I don't particularly watch much media of either film or TV. Watch mostly catch each season of Dr Who, and Rugby and cricket matches. Watch a fair bit of Youtube across gaming (Runescape primarily), or hobby channels like Scott Brown Carpentry. #SecretsantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I don't particularly watch much media of either film or TV. Watch mostly catch each season of Dr Who, and Rugby and cricket matches. Watch a fair bit of Youtube across gaming (Runescape primarily), or hobby channels like Scott Brown Carpentry. #SecretsantaAoNZ
As for books, I'm a big fan of Terry Pratchett, with a nearly complete set of Discworld, JRR Tolkien, Frank Herbert, Frederick Forsythe fill much of the rest of the shelf #SecretsantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
As for books, I'm a big fan of Terry Pratchett, with a nearly complete set of Discworld, JRR Tolkien, Frank Herbert, Frederick Forsythe fill much of the rest of the shelf #SecretsantaAoNZ
Yeah, was a one time occurrence seemingly. Hopefully doesn't pop up again!
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Yeah, was a one time occurrence seemingly. Hopefully doesn't pop up again!
Aah, I forget that replies get filtered on the pages and need to quote post on here for them to show up better, as I mostly read and like, rather than post!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Aah, I forget that replies get filtered on the pages and need to quote post on here for them to show up better, as I mostly read and like, rather than post!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
It's also a family affair. It's how my wife and I met, and how we met a good number of our close friends
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's also a family affair. It's how my wife and I met, and how we met a good number of our close friends
I spend a lot of time volunteering with Scouts Aoteatoa from regular weekly sessions, taking youth camping or tramping, and delivering training courses in practical outdoor skills and leadership for youth and adults.
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I spend a lot of time volunteering with Scouts Aoteatoa from regular weekly sessions, taking youth camping or tramping, and delivering training courses in practical outdoor skills and leadership for youth and adults.
Currently got a decent collection of Penguin related things - socks, figurines, soft toys, etc.
I also play Magic the Gathering and have a significant collection of cards.
I also play Magic the Gathering and have a significant collection of cards.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Currently got a decent collection of Penguin related things - socks, figurines, soft toys, etc.
I also play Magic the Gathering and have a significant collection of cards.
I also play Magic the Gathering and have a significant collection of cards.