Endometriosis and Invisible Illness support community
Hi fellow neighbours! I wanted to let you all know about a new community support group I've created called Entwined Collective. Our mission is to encourage and foster genuine connection amongst people who suffer from endometriosis, PCOS, adenomyosis, infertility, and other invisible illness like fibromyalgia. We've created a safe and welcoming online space and monthly event series for you to get to know others who truly get you. It's a space to share your story, and also learn and discover positive ways for coping with all that life throws at you. Living with an invisible illness can often be so very isolating - and having been there myself I know how invaluable finding a friend & building a network of people who understand can be.
Our first event is on Saturday 23rd November - a morning tea workshop focused on connecting with others and discovering ways to thrive despite your personal challenges during the upcoming Holiday silly season.
Come join us: www.instagram.com...
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Ridiculous Fuel Pricing!
I opted to drive down 5kms to Waitomo Epsom, where fuel prices are lower compared to anywhere in Mount Roskill. On a full fuel tank of about 40 liters, you'll save around $8.5 overall, and this is without any discounts at Waitomo. Mobile Epsom is still cheaper, and the savings would have been $12 or more.
This math of pump pricing is beyond me as the source/starting point of the tankers is more or less the same and the suburbs aren't that far away ๐ค.