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Surviving a first Wellington summer
Moved in June. Things I learned: 4pm rain is not a suggestion, and the mall is air-conditioning.
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Two weeks until the trailers
You can feel it. South Shore is quiet now. Enjoy it.
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Newcomers coffee, first Sunday
For anyone who moved to the western communities this year. No agenda. We swap dentist and plumber names.
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The canal at 7:40pm
Every night this week the sky did that thing over the canal. Nobody else on the path.
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Stroller walk, Tuesdays at Village Park
A few of us walk the loop with the little ones at 8:30 before it gets hot. Come find the pile of strollers by the pavilion.
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Thursday morning walking group
Six of us meet at the Village Park pavilion at 7:30 and do the loop. No sign-up, no fee, just show up.
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Farrier who actually calls back
Asked in here last month for a reliable farrier and got three good names. Posting what worked so the next person can skip the guessing.
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Dinner then the green market loop
We do the Saturday green market first, then an early table nearby. Beats fighting the season crowd at seven.
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Sunrise over the Aero Club runway
Walked the dogs out past the Aero Club just after six and the fog was sitting on the grass strip. Worth the early alarm.
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Pet sitting during show weeks
Vet tech, can do meds. Booked most of January already, ask early.
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Sunrise run, Greenway, Saturdays
6am start at the trailhead, 3 and 5 mile options, all paces. Coffee after.
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Board game night, Thursdays
A rotating living room, 7pm, bring a snack. Strategy games mostly. Beginners welcome.
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Grooms' group chat for season
Setting up a chat for grooms and barn staff: rides, tack swaps, who has a spare stall. Message me.
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Farriers who actually show up
Compiled from the barn chat: three names, all booked out but reliable. Message me and I'll send them.
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Plant swap, last Saturday
Cuttings, seeds, divisions, advice. Driveway in Paddock Park, 9-11.
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Fog on the Aero Club strip
Walked out past the runway at 6:10 and the fog was sitting on the grass. Worth the alarm.
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Sushi counter, sit at the bar
Skip the table, sit at the counter and let them pick. Best 90 minutes of the week.
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Movie at the amphitheater
Blanket, cooler, lawn. The Village does these for free and they are better than the theater.
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AC tune-up before September
Every year the same week in September we get slammed. Book now while people still answer the phone.
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Taco Tuesday, no kids
Grandma has the toddlers. We have the tacos. Two hours of silence.
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Green market, then a long lunch
We do the Saturday market first, then an early table nearby. Beats the seven o'clock crowd.
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Polo Sundays from the grass
You do not need a table. Bring a chair, park on the grass side, watch for free. Best afternoon in town.
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Off-leash dog morning, Sundays
Meeting at the dog park at 7:30 before the heat. Small dogs on the left, big on the right, everyone wet by 8.
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Driveway before the HOA letter
If you have the mildew line on the driveway, do it before the HOA notices. Happy to share what we charge.
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Pediatric dentist that doesn't scare them
Asked here, got a great answer, posting so the next parent can skip the search.
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Algebra tutoring, weekday evenings
Certified teacher, one-on-one at the library. Two slots open.
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