Becs A
@bereccanz.bsky.social
TV Watcher. Lego builder. Card maker. Embroiderer. Puzzle-solver. Accountant. Bus passenger. Fully vaxxed. She/her.
What lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
Not sure what this says about inside my head...
The time has come,the walrus said, to talk of many things
Of shoes - and ships - and sealing-wax
Of cabbages - and kings
And why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have wings.
Not sure what this says about inside my head...
The time has come,the walrus said, to talk of many things
Of shoes - and ships - and sealing-wax
Of cabbages - and kings
And why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have wings.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
Dreamed I saw a building with a thousand floors
A thousand windows and a thousand doors….
Also:
I do not dream of Sussex Downs,
Of quaint old England’s quaint old towns…
Dreamed I saw a building with a thousand floors
A thousand windows and a thousand doors….
Also:
I do not dream of Sussex Downs,
Of quaint old England’s quaint old towns…
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
Dylan Thomas, Do mot go gentle into that good night (most of it) & part of Delmore Schwart’s “Calmly we Walk Through this April’s Day”
Dylan Thomas, Do mot go gentle into that good night (most of it) & part of Delmore Schwart’s “Calmly we Walk Through this April’s Day”
December 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
What lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
Not sure what this says about inside my head...
The time has come,the walrus said, to talk of many things
Of shoes - and ships - and sealing-wax
Of cabbages - and kings
And why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have wings.
Not sure what this says about inside my head...
The time has come,the walrus said, to talk of many things
Of shoes - and ships - and sealing-wax
Of cabbages - and kings
And why the sea is boiling hot and whether pigs have wings.
Running late making Christmas cards this year- the (self-imposed) pressure is on & crafting is starting to feel like work. Might have given myself RSI stenciling 11 backgrounds today. Only 1 made it to a card, the rest are tomorrow's job.
December 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Running late making Christmas cards this year- the (self-imposed) pressure is on & crafting is starting to feel like work. Might have given myself RSI stenciling 11 backgrounds today. Only 1 made it to a card, the rest are tomorrow's job.
yay, power is back on earlier than scheduled. but I'm enjoying watching the moon out the window, so I haven't turned the lamp back on yet. 🌕
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
yay, power is back on earlier than scheduled. but I'm enjoying watching the moon out the window, so I haven't turned the lamp back on yet. 🌕
Power went off 10 mins ago & we've just had an update that it won't be back on until at least 10pm. There goes my plans for the evening. Guess I should be thankful it didn't happen last night when I was frantically preparing secret Santa gifts!
December 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Power went off 10 mins ago & we've just had an update that it won't be back on until at least 10pm. There goes my plans for the evening. Guess I should be thankful it didn't happen last night when I was frantically preparing secret Santa gifts!
And so the wait begins...
#SecretSantaAoNZ
(I've already convinced myself I've probably made an error in the address & the parcel is going to get lost 🫠)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
(I've already convinced myself I've probably made an error in the address & the parcel is going to get lost 🫠)
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
And so the wait begins...
#SecretSantaAoNZ
(I've already convinced myself I've probably made an error in the address & the parcel is going to get lost 🫠)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
(I've already convinced myself I've probably made an error in the address & the parcel is going to get lost 🫠)
it's been a busy night of crafting & writing & wrapping & packing, but the package is all ready to send off tomorrow #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
it's been a busy night of crafting & writing & wrapping & packing, but the package is all ready to send off tomorrow #SecretSantaAoNZ
Blooming pohutukawa +stormy weather overnight = walking the red carpet to the bus stop this morning
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Blooming pohutukawa +stormy weather overnight = walking the red carpet to the bus stop this morning
Sorry I haven't had much capacity to play along with #SecretSantaAoNZ the last few days. But I have finished the major stitching on the handmade part of the gift. Just some construction to do tomorrow evening, then should be able to pack it all up & stop by my local PaperPlus post desk by Friday.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sorry I haven't had much capacity to play along with #SecretSantaAoNZ the last few days. But I have finished the major stitching on the handmade part of the gift. Just some construction to do tomorrow evening, then should be able to pack it all up & stop by my local PaperPlus post desk by Friday.
The tradition continues - out of Whamageddon before 8am on 1 December thanks to Coast FM on the radio at work.
November 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The tradition continues - out of Whamageddon before 8am on 1 December thanks to Coast FM on the radio at work.
No tea or coffee for me, just the occasional hot chocolate (when it's seasonally appropriate or if the boss is paying 😉). I get my caffeine fix from a crippling, life-long addiction to V, current drug of choice is Refresh Pineapple watermelon flavour #SecretSantaAoNZ
Some people have already covered this in other posts, but for the Santas that need to know specifically.
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
No tea or coffee for me, just the occasional hot chocolate (when it's seasonally appropriate or if the boss is paying 😉). I get my caffeine fix from a crippling, life-long addiction to V, current drug of choice is Refresh Pineapple watermelon flavour #SecretSantaAoNZ
I guess I should be grateful for an air-conditioned bus on a muggy day, but does it have to be set to full-blow fridge mode? It's freezing in here 🥶
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I guess I should be grateful for an air-conditioned bus on a muggy day, but does it have to be set to full-blow fridge mode? It's freezing in here 🥶
I come from a long line of crossword puzzlers & carry a sudoku book with me most of the time! I enjoy logic puzzles & code crackers & quizzes. Despite my love of papercrafting, colouring books are not really my jam. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I come from a long line of crossword puzzlers & carry a sudoku book with me most of the time! I enjoy logic puzzles & code crackers & quizzes. Despite my love of papercrafting, colouring books are not really my jam. #SecretSantaAoNZ
I enjoy a good board game or card game, but don't often get chances to play these days. Exploding Kittens is a fav. I am obsessed with my regular rotation of on-line word games such as Wordle, Connections, Waffle & StackDown (currently at Legend status -streaks >250 days- on the last 2 of those 👑!)
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I enjoy a good board game or card game, but don't often get chances to play these days. Exploding Kittens is a fav. I am obsessed with my regular rotation of on-line word games such as Wordle, Connections, Waffle & StackDown (currently at Legend status -streaks >250 days- on the last 2 of those 👑!)
I think I already mentioned some of my fav wild animals (giraffe & tiger). I enjoy other people's dogs, but never felt the urge to commit to one myself. Definitely not a cat person.
As for mythical creatures, ROUS? I don't believe they exist! #SecretSantaAoNZ
As for mythical creatures, ROUS? I don't believe they exist! #SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I think I already mentioned some of my fav wild animals (giraffe & tiger). I enjoy other people's dogs, but never felt the urge to commit to one myself. Definitely not a cat person.
As for mythical creatures, ROUS? I don't believe they exist! #SecretSantaAoNZ
As for mythical creatures, ROUS? I don't believe they exist! #SecretSantaAoNZ
Sorry for going quiet in peak sleuthing period, froze up a bit in the face of too much to do & too little time. Gonna try to catch up now #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Sorry for going quiet in peak sleuthing period, froze up a bit in the face of too much to do & too little time. Gonna try to catch up now #SecretSantaAoNZ
I didn't even get onto music in my last reply. I'm not doing a very good job of keeping up with new music these days. Big fan of U2, REM, Crowded House. I have been leaning into my 90s nostalgia recently- Blur, Catatonia, Dido, Garbage, Counting Crows. #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I didn't even get onto music in my last reply. I'm not doing a very good job of keeping up with new music these days. Big fan of U2, REM, Crowded House. I have been leaning into my 90s nostalgia recently- Blur, Catatonia, Dido, Garbage, Counting Crows. #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one could take a while! I read a lot, mostly crime/mystery novels (Michael Connelly, M W Craven, J D Robb, Tessa Gerritsen, Ian Rankin & many more) but also love Terry Pratchett. I watch way too much TV, mainly British crime/detective shows recently... #SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This one could take a while! I read a lot, mostly crime/mystery novels (Michael Connelly, M W Craven, J D Robb, Tessa Gerritsen, Ian Rankin & many more) but also love Terry Pratchett. I watch way too much TV, mainly British crime/detective shows recently... #SecretSantaAoNZ
My sweet husband planted some forget-me-nots in our garden 'cos I love them so. He just bought a stem inside for me to admire. I adore the teeny tiny delicate blue blooms 💙 I tried to take a photo to share, but I'm not clever enough to get a shot without showing my messy lounge in the background
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
My sweet husband planted some forget-me-nots in our garden 'cos I love them so. He just bought a stem inside for me to admire. I adore the teeny tiny delicate blue blooms 💙 I tried to take a photo to share, but I'm not clever enough to get a shot without showing my messy lounge in the background
Either, or sometimes both! I wear size 9.5 shoes (US I think?). I don't know my hat size sorry, don't wear them often. Don't know my glove size either- my ancient, boring black gloves have no size label. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Either, or sometimes both! I wear size 9.5 shoes (US I think?). I don't know my hat size sorry, don't wear them often. Don't know my glove size either- my ancient, boring black gloves have no size label. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Thought of a few other #SecretSantaAoNZ hints. I don't have any pets, but I enjoy pics & videos of other people's pets, especially my sister's french bulldog, Jack (they live in Melbourne). I love art & trinkets with nz native bird images. I also like giraffes & tigers.
November 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Thought of a few other #SecretSantaAoNZ hints. I don't have any pets, but I enjoy pics & videos of other people's pets, especially my sister's french bulldog, Jack (they live in Melbourne). I love art & trinkets with nz native bird images. I also like giraffes & tigers.
Re #SecretSantaAoNZ I wanted to re-iterate what other players have said more eloquently...it really is the thought that counts. I'm just excited to get something for me in the post that I didn't have to pay for! Whatever you have the capacity to send, whether home-made, thrifted, or re-gifted...
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Re #SecretSantaAoNZ I wanted to re-iterate what other players have said more eloquently...it really is the thought that counts. I'm just excited to get something for me in the post that I didn't have to pay for! Whatever you have the capacity to send, whether home-made, thrifted, or re-gifted...
Happy match day to those who celebrate 🎉 I'm grateful to have matched with someone who has posted plenty of hints, got some pondering to do 🤔 #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Happy match day to those who celebrate 🎉 I'm grateful to have matched with someone who has posted plenty of hints, got some pondering to do 🤔 #SecretSantaAoNZ
I don't have any allergies, but it doesn't take much scent to set off my hayfever symptoms. I don't have a sense of smell, so smelly things are a bit wasted on me anyway. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I don't have any allergies, but it doesn't take much scent to set off my hayfever symptoms. I don't have a sense of smell, so smelly things are a bit wasted on me anyway. #SecretSantaAoNZ
If you look at how I spend most of my time, you would say doom-scrolling & playing solitaire on my phone! I make greeting cards, using various techniques (e.g. stamping, stenciling, die-cutting, stitching). I watch a lot of TV, while doing cross-stitch embroidery or building Lego. #SecretSantaAoNZ
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
If you look at how I spend most of my time, you would say doom-scrolling & playing solitaire on my phone! I make greeting cards, using various techniques (e.g. stamping, stenciling, die-cutting, stitching). I watch a lot of TV, while doing cross-stitch embroidery or building Lego. #SecretSantaAoNZ
I don't wear a lot of jewellery, mostly I don't remember to put it on. I have pierced ears & I enjoy a cute earring, but nothing too big. I prefer silver or white gold, and blue stones or beads. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I don't wear a lot of jewellery, mostly I don't remember to put it on. I have pierced ears & I enjoy a cute earring, but nothing too big. I prefer silver or white gold, and blue stones or beads. #SecretSantaAoNZ