This confirms a suspicion I have harboured for some time: wineries cannot be trusted with food. #ridefromhanmer #incorrectpie

Also, the stew was not noticeably wild, at most irked. Apparently
thar is much like beef. #ridefromhanmer

Am waiting for someone to ask me how my meal is so I can explain the distinction between pie and stew. #ridefromhanmer #incorrectpie

I mean, I don’t walk around naked except for a hat and tell people I’m wearing overalls. #ridefromhanmer

This is not a pie. It is stew in a bowl with a pastry puff on top. I am outraged. Considering overturning table. #ridefromhanmer

Already perplexed staff at winery by being clad in Lycra and dining alone. Will not ask for pie without wine in it. #ridefromhanmer

I got my Earthquake Cheque. It will cover the repainting I’ve already done very nicely. Thanks EQC, keep at it. #eqnz

The neighbourhood hairdresser is under new management, and has as a consequence become excellent. Frinton’s, on Fendalton Rd. #endorsement

I have successfully ridden my bicycle today. This weekend, to Hanmer Springs and back.

Discovered a very ridable track just off the beach. Now seeking a reasonably-priced meal in New Brighton.