golden springs

Amanda Riddell

Aug 13, 2023

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staying overnight at Dakta's. Bought an inflatable mattress that will probs be useful for the future. I preferred my January trip, but it was good to meet all the various people. Compared to the Auckland crew, I think the Welly team is much smaller. If Jeffrey and Penny had been there, that would have been most of the core group.

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Amanda Riddell

Aug 13, 2023

Yes, I know Question Time is on this week. We'll see if I attend: I've got the Grey biography to finish, and I'm keen to nest in my room for a few days and chill after all this.