Halloween is coming - so lock your doors, keep an adult handy at all times and whatever you do make sure you ward the doors with plenty of sweets. For some reason the modern ghosts and ghouls are quite easily placated - but should that not work, a party with fairy lights and plenty of …
World Record Breaking Sandcastle attempt in Lyall Bay – 24 Nov 2012
Looks like this was changed to 25 Nov - when I wasn't looking- the links are good... Want to be part of a World Record Breaking attempt? - You can be part of the action with Weta and Adventure Wellington - I on the other hand wouldn't be caught dead so close to the water. …
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Really, we’re the middle of middle earth?
Someone has decided that Wellington is the middle of Middle Earth. Really? Surely being the most magical capital around is enough already - but if you want to check out the preparations for the 28 November's world premiere of The Hobbit then your first stop might well be here on the Wellington City's website "Absolutely …
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Afternoon Tea with Grandma McGarvey
Sources tell me that Grandma McGarvey herself will be at Rona Gallery very soon. I don't believe it, I certainly hope I don't believe it - after all Christmas in October? whoever heard of such a thing? Grandma McGarvey and Jenny Hessel, you better be careful how much magic you're using in Wellington otherwise who …
The Wellington Wishing Well
Keeping an ear to the ground - and couldn't help but notice the bucket fountain is now granting wishes... to find out more about it "Absolutely Positively Wellington" has set up this facebook page (A Month of Wishes with the Wellington Wishing Well) only until the end of October 2013. Free Wishes!!!! Shhh! Don't tell …
Watch out for Trolls
As this conversation proves, it's important to always be on the lookout for trolls in Wellington, as they can move about remarkably quickly. http://blissandtheretiree.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/some-conversations-are-more-weird-than.html Please be on the lookout for magical things happening about Wellington - I do like to keep my ear to the ground. Ike
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy, she be talk like a pirate day. So splice the rigging, hoist the mainsail, and head to shore - fast as can be. Arrgh, fer there be no worse day to be out on the briny sea than today - and if ya do happen to meet any pirates (just in case) it be …