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Spring has really hit here in New Zealand/Aotearoa. We are having alot more sunny warm days which means I can get outside into the garden more but we are also getting the odd rainy day. Unfortunately this photo is a wee bit blurred but this dog didn't have to wait under the entrance very long for his owner to come out of the shop in town.

Thank you for the helpful hints about dealing with sciatic pain. At the moment it comes and goes - one minute it feels like it's getting better and the next it's not but so far the only thing helping is a hot water bottle. Some of the medication that has been suggested in comments is not available here.

Linking up with Weekend Reflections and The Weekend Roundup.

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local alien said…
A good photo of a wet NZ day.
15 November 2025 at 06:39
Tigger's Mum said…
Those wet days were very welcome here as plants were beginning to get a bit stressed. Suddenly things are growing gangbusters
15 November 2025 at 07:01
Amypie71 said…
Yes, I've noticed plants in my vege garden are doing really well now that the rain isn't constant.
15 November 2025 at 07:02
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