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An apologetic love letter to the Henderson Covid Testing StationšŸ„°

Fiona from Henderson

Well, it was time for the weekly Covid testing (job requirement).

Have I told you how much I love each test?
If I have, I WAS LYING!!!

We normally go to the wonderful people down at the Henderson branch.
They are so caring, so sensitive and oh so gentle.
All of them possess a great sense of humour.

We try to go early before the hoards line up, but this morning, everyone had the same idea.
It must be those positive results discovered at the retirement place that has got so many lined up to be tested.

Anyway, so we popped into another one closer to work and apart from the wheel aligning massive potholes, everything was plodding along nicely.
The lanes (yes two lanes) were moving along quite quickly.
ā€œExcellentā€, we thought.

Our turn came. The man was done first ā€¦ bleeding heck!!
The solitary tear that trickled down his cheek, the really watery eyes and let's not forget the extra loud cough he had to do to clear his nasal passage that made us all jump.

Next, I was up ā€“ ā€œhere we goā€, I thought.

OMG!!! I saw stars, I saw the rings around Saturn, she went deep and hard.
It felt as though I could breathe fire through that nostril when she had finished ā€“ it was a real stinger!
I even asked her if she had found my belly button while she was there.

She may have shot the swab up into our nasal passages via a cannon or maybe she took a running start but believe me, this is the deepest any of the testers have gone and boy, we could feel it - it was really uncomfortable.

Now, the decision has been made, we wonā€™t be using that branch again and we feel as though we have been caught cheating on our beloved Henderson branch and this was the price we had to pay.

I will have to grovel now to them and apologise for being disloyal ā€“ maybe I should bring chocolate?

Iā€™m sorry Henderson Branch, you are simply the best and we will never again stray or look at another.

See you on Monday morning for that gentle touch that you all have.

From your loyal fans ā€“ take care.

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Te Atatu Food Truck Friday Christmas market - THIS Friday - December 6th

Joseph from Te Atatu South

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays special Te Atatu Twilight Christmas market is on THIS Friday (December 6th). There will be a selection of Aucklandā€™s best street food along with over 25 Christmas market stalls inside the main hall and Te Atatu repair cafĆ©. Get your Christmas shopping done and get some tasty dinner treats too!

Save the date at Save the date at www.facebook.com....

December 6th - 4:30pm to 8:30pm ā€“ Te Atatu South Community Centre.

The food trucks joining the night will be:

- Those Guys J & M - Philly cheese steak rolls, burgers, fries and irresistible cookies.
- Baya Tacoā€™s - Everyone's favourite authentic Mexican cuisine queen.
- Mr and Mrs Food - tasty meat on rice/ chip dishes, summer rolls and crunchy cheesy hotdogs
- The Langos Lady- Hungarian Fried Bread with sweet and savoury toppings
- Akemiā€™s Gyoza - Japanese Dumplings that just get you craving more.
- Cream Ice Cream ā€“ Delicious real fruit ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries
- Victor and Vern - Coffee and iced, hot chocolate

We will also have a free ReCreators Christmas workshop. The 249 Edmonton road art gallery will also be open with items for sale.

Come grab some tasty food and soak up the community vibes. Plenty of seating available or picnic in the park. Parking available on site and the grass field behind the St Johns hall. Walking or cycling up makes it even easier.

A great way to spend a Friday night.

2 hours ago

Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic

The Team from Auckland Council

Ready to feel the magic in the heart of the city? āœØ With 22 days of celebrations, the city centre is buzzing with holiday cheer!

šŸŽ A giant toybox lighting up Aotea Square
šŸŽ„ An 18-metre Christmas tree dazzling at Te Komititanga
šŸŽ¶ Live music, markets, and so much more!

16 hours ago

Itā€™s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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