Keen to avoid any sporting topics this week. In lieu of that, here is a pic I managed to get of Fanny the swollen goldfish yesterday.

One of our fish is sick. From my frantic interrogation of Dr Google I have come to the conclusion that Fanny is suffering from dropsy.

It’s been a short week after Labour Weekend but its actually been a real grind for me.

Went out with some rellies for a fish and chip dinner the other night.

I’ve been terrifically impressed by Wellington City Council’s recent intestinal fortitude in pushing ahead with widespread cycle lanes around the city, in spite of vociferous objections from car-loving naysayers.

The tiny citrus fruit on the mystery tree near our front gate seems finally to have ripened.

Thought I’d do a quick debrief of my holiday while I’m still getting over the jet lag.

Back in Wellington, I’m on the bus to work after voting.

Last full day in Dubai.

We went out for dinner to Mimi Kakushi, a Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel just down the road.