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  • Russell Brown,

    These words and phrases created by Claudia are used by us all now – that’s our family lingo.

    We have a few of those too. Jim has always referred to bathmats as "floor towels" – and so do we all now.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Che Tibby, in reply to Russell Brown,

    that's because floor towels is what they are.

    smart lad.

    the back of an envelope • Since Nov 2006 • 2042 posts Report

  • Russell Brown, in reply to Che Tibby,

    that’s because floor towels is what they are.

    Exactly!

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Moz, in reply to Russell Brown,

    Jim has always referred to bathmats as "floor towels"

    For some reason my brain went full Yorkshire on that, because we have half a towel as a floor towel...

    "a whole floor towel? We only have 'alf a towel, and we're grateful to have that".

    And privacy... I like that idea. Thankfully I don't have to deal with officials, just housemates. Who are not as bad, despite the way it sometimes feels.

    Sydney, West Island • Since Nov 2006 • 1233 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    I particularly like this post for its portrayal of the useful role of technology.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Jolisa,

    Thank you, Fiona (and thanks Russell for sharing the post). That was a fabulous, enlightening, wonderful read - a reminder of how every family evolves its own culture to deal with its own complex set of conditions and the world beyond; some families more consciously than others.

    More power to you, and iClaudia, and the whole whānau. May you continue to be surrounded by optimism and music and Muppet movies, and may your "finely-honed bullshit detectors" never run out of batteries.

    Auckland, NZ • Since Nov 2006 • 1472 posts Report

  • Fiona Mckenzie, in reply to Jolisa,

    thank you so much Jolisa - am v grateful for your kind feedback

    Christchurch • Since Jun 2015 • 16 posts Report

  • giovanni tiso, in reply to Russell Brown,

    We have a few of those too. Jim has always referred to bathmats as "floor towels" – and so do we all now.

    Our latest is "leg wrists", ankles.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace, in reply to giovanni tiso,

    Love that logic. I should have written down the list of terms we have learned over the years. Most now forgotten.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • giovanni tiso, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    Same author as "finger shoulders", ie knuckles.

    Wellington • Since Jun 2007 • 7473 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Fiona Mckenzie,

    Thank you, Fiona. So many stories we seldom hear.
    Would Claudia like to write something for us?

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Sacha,

    or film something, or dance something, or voice something, or paint something?

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Fiona Mckenzie, in reply to Sacha,

    Hi Sacha - she's not really one for holding anything like pens, paintbrushes etc. Her Facebook voice is filtered through me. She did have a great day out last Sunday - LOVES trains - and we did make this little reminder for her

    Christchurch • Since Jun 2015 • 16 posts Report

  • Joe Wylie, in reply to Fiona Mckenzie,

    Unless I'm sorely mistaken we've met, around 18 months ago, at the Upper Riccarton Library. It's not every time there's a queue for the book checkout that someone exceptional heads over and starts happily chatting. Memorable.

    flat earth • Since Jan 2007 • 4593 posts Report

  • Russell Brown, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    Love that logic. I should have written down the list of terms we have learned over the years. Most now forgotten.

    Same with us. Jim's language has normalised as he susses out the world and he no longer says "lasterday" for "yesterday". I really liked that one.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    The wonderful transalpine trip. The day I did it - years ago - it looked just like that.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Moz,

    This is pretty interesting, nice popsci take on some potentiall mainstream research: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/magazine/can-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-explain-your-mood.html?_r=0

    Mazmanian knew the results offered only a provisional explanation for why restrictive diets and antibacterial treatments seemed to help some children with autism: Altering the microbial composition might be changing the permeability of the intestine. ‘‘The larger concept is, and this is pure speculation: Is a disease like autism really a disease of the brain or maybe a disease of the gut or some other aspect of physiology?’’ Mazmanian said. For any disease in which such a link could be proved, he saw a future in drugs derived from these small molecules found inside microbes.

    Sydney, West Island • Since Nov 2006 • 1233 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    A smoother means a nail file in this house.

    By the way it is the last day for comments on the 2018 Census today, eg what disability data should be collected. Stats NZ are doing an innovative on-line discussion via user-friendly Loomio. https://2018census.loomio.org/

    That and this Access blog are mentioned in the latest issue of the
    IHC Hot Issues

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    Stats NZ are doing an innovative on-line discussion

    featuring many of the same misconceptions and resistances on their part - including filing disability under health.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    made a quick submission.
    thank you for the reminder.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Rosemary McDonald, in reply to Hilary Stace,

    The wonderful transalpine trip. The day I did it - years ago - it looked just like that.

    Yes! We did it twenty years ago....somewhat blighted by Miss Two Yearold who chose then to have her one and only allergic reaction to the giveaway peanuts. She went bright red and swelled up like a puffer fish. Joy.

    Looks like Claudia and Co had much more fun.

    LOVE the tune. (we played it loud).

    Waikato, or on the road • Since Apr 2014 • 1346 posts Report

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