Monthly Archives: February 2006

that Forster guy

Posted on February 8, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Interesting. I noticed yesterday that a number of fish had the same stem name ‘forster’ and found that Forster had been the naturalist with Cook on the second voyage to New Zealand. You may’ve remembered that, because you probably paid … Continue reading →

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modified ecosystems

Posted on February 8, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Winter went for a bit of test drive today – stark contrast with the superbly Wellington clarity and brightness of yesterday. Walking along the waterfront I was intrigued to see five different fish species just swimming around by the the … Continue reading →

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happiness is a warm index

Posted on February 6, 2006 by lynsey gedye

I’m loving the free DVD Collector software from crunchymedia. Between this application and Amazon’s databases I’m gradually getting the four household’s dvd collection into a sensible repository of information. It’s a good feeling to have a good index. What’s great … Continue reading →

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magnetic poetry

Posted on February 5, 2006 by lynsey gedye

One of the coolest things I was given at xmas was a couple of sets of fridge magnet poetry – words to compose with while I drink milk sraight from the carton. Breakfasting from the fridge, no appliances or tools … Continue reading →

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what happened to dining out in Wellington?

Posted on February 5, 2006 by lynsey gedye

We went to Eva Dixon’s Cafe in Miramar today. It appears the staff may’ve been trained by that other famous Eva. I know we’re not beautiful people from that famous place just down the road, but we’re paying customers. Hints … Continue reading →

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music for sales

Posted on February 3, 2006 by lynsey gedye

The other day, I went to bennetts bookshop, the one next to irks. There were at least three customers, and one staff member, singing along to the ‘music to buy books to’. Recoiling in horror I stumbled up the stairs … Continue reading →

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say cheese

Posted on February 2, 2006 by lynsey gedye

I’ve noticed I only like to use photos of me that show my ‘best’ side. Some of my sides are more beast than best. Sorry about that, folks, it’s how it is. But not how it is in photos. Talking … Continue reading →

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wellington’s shame