John Ransley
@totallywired.bsky.social
Audio socialist, secretary at NZAVS. Eating rice and listening to women. Waitati Valley, Otepoti, Aotearoa.
Evening at high tide on the Warrington bar - 4m swell is quietly running over and into Blueskin estuary. Just a gentle reminder of how dynamic beach systems can be.
July 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Evening at high tide on the Warrington bar - 4m swell is quietly running over and into Blueskin estuary. Just a gentle reminder of how dynamic beach systems can be.
Temple Stream and Hopkins valley are also great options and on the same route to Chistchurch. Was there just before Christmas and access is good. South Temple was beautiful.
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Temple Stream and Hopkins valley are also great options and on the same route to Chistchurch. Was there just before Christmas and access is good. South Temple was beautiful.
Ahuriri valley track is extremely runnable and there are great huts. Loop inland at Oamaru and it’s not too far to Christchurch on your way out.
January 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Ahuriri valley track is extremely runnable and there are great huts. Loop inland at Oamaru and it’s not too far to Christchurch on your way out.
Making themselves at home…
January 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Making themselves at home…
Waitati looking towards the city.
October 8, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Waitati looking towards the city.
Oysters from our secret spot.
January 20, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Oysters from our secret spot.
A little walk in the park.
December 22, 2023 at 9:23 PM
A little walk in the park.
Not so much a pet as being in her own right.
November 27, 2023 at 7:45 AM
Not so much a pet as being in her own right.
First swarm of summer.
October 30, 2023 at 7:24 PM
First swarm of summer.
We used to get regular Kererū strikes but got onto the bird alert stickers via kererubrewing.co.nz They have worked brilliantly - we have a lot of glass and many (live) birds. One on every window now.
October 29, 2023 at 11:58 PM
We used to get regular Kererū strikes but got onto the bird alert stickers via kererubrewing.co.nz They have worked brilliantly - we have a lot of glass and many (live) birds. One on every window now.
Chatham island forgetmenots somehow thrive in harsh conditions to flower every spring for us. I worry about how even the hardy will get through the next few years. The clue is in the leaves.
September 29, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Chatham island forgetmenots somehow thrive in harsh conditions to flower every spring for us. I worry about how even the hardy will get through the next few years. The clue is in the leaves.
Justa nother Tuesday at work for Pyewacket.
September 25, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Justa nother Tuesday at work for Pyewacket.
Grey days are perfect for tree planting. Our valley restoration with Halo Project takes shape - the kahikatea floodplain forest.
September 23, 2023 at 1:43 AM
Grey days are perfect for tree planting. Our valley restoration with Halo Project takes shape - the kahikatea floodplain forest.
No need to be mowing the front yard this morning.
September 21, 2023 at 8:32 PM
No need to be mowing the front yard this morning.
The only debate I want to watch…
September 19, 2023 at 8:58 PM
The only debate I want to watch…