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nzlemming

Thu, 05 May 2016 00:32:29 +1200

You took a cat for walks?

I see how it could be read that way ;-) Oddly enough, when we first got the dog and started walking her, the younger cat would follow us at least to the end of the street. Maybe he was hoping we wouldn't bring the…

Rich of Observationz

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:57:37 +1200

You took a cat for walks?

nzlemming

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:27:28 +1200

Jeez, Nick, all breeds of dogs will kill cats, rabbits and such-like, given the right circumstances.

Official stats show Greyhounds in 2015 had a total population of 4,523 with 9 classed as menacing (could mean they growled at someone) and 0 as dangerous. Boxers, for comparison, have a population of…

Nick Russell

Tue, 03 May 2016 17:46:52 +1200

A pet greyhound killed my neighbour's cat. In the street, right in front of our house. Just saying.

Remember greyhounds are hunting dogs bred and trained to chase and kill other animals. That's what they think they are doing when they race. YMMV but you have to ask whether these…

Wendy Stewart

Mon, 02 May 2016 22:26:03 +1200

I was about to say the same thing as you Martin. Had so much fun on Sunday it should happen more. Great photos Russell thanks for sharing.

Russell Brown

Mon, 02 May 2016 22:04:20 +1200

ust people out doing a variety of things, many of them free or cheap, a simple do-it-yourself festival.

Yes! People sorted themselves out, which was nice.

It was packed, and “diversity” wasn’t just a corporate slogan, it was real.

I was in a Twitter discussion about the level of diversity,…

Martin Barry

Mon, 02 May 2016 21:55:13 +1200

It was great walking on K Rd with no cars and so much room to move around. First Sunday of every month, every Sunday? It would really take of. Such a good vibe and all generations enjoying it.

nzlemming

Mon, 02 May 2016 18:46:30 +1200

Damn, looks like I've missed the final Dick Smith markdown.

I think they all closed Monday last week.

nzlemming

Mon, 02 May 2016 18:46:10 +1200

I'd heard this about greyhounds, and a few weeks ago I went to a barbecue where there were a couple of pet greyhounds and it was all true. They were a lovely presence.

They are. We had her for 7 years and she was always quiet an placid (except for…

Graham Dunster

Mon, 02 May 2016 17:05:33 +1200

Damn, looks like I've missed the final Dick Smith markdown.

Lilith __

Mon, 02 May 2016 15:05:32 +1200

Looks really great! And who knew you don't need your city to fall down before the community can reclaim public space?

simon g

Mon, 02 May 2016 14:28:48 +1200

I walked up and down K Road on Sunday afternoon, and was impressed. What really struck me was how unforced the enjoyment was, just people out doing a variety of things, many of them free or cheap, a simple do-it-yourself festival. It was packed, and "diversity" wasn't just a corporate…

Russell Brown

Mon, 02 May 2016 13:39:29 +1200

Another one.

Russell Brown

Mon, 02 May 2016 13:33:05 +1200

And the last shot with the greyhound in it near broke my heart. It’s the spitting image of my hound who died (of old age) last year. Wonderful, wonderful pets.

Aw.

I'd heard this about greyhounds, and a few weeks ago I went to a barbecue where there were a…

nzlemming

Mon, 02 May 2016 12:56:13 +1200

That kid up the pole in the selfie pic has some mad skillz – I could never get that high at her age. And the last shot with the greyhound in it near broke my heart. It's the spitting image of my hound who died (of old age) last year.…

Ana Simkiss

Mon, 02 May 2016 11:03:57 +1200

So many bikes! And more e-bikes than I've ever seen in the wild before.

Russell Brown

Mon, 02 May 2016 09:39:54 +1200

Mo’ wheelie action.

Public Address

Mon, 02 May 2016 09:39:53 +1200

Discussion from blog post.