oy five-year-old granddaughter was visiting after the Christchurch earthquake, and everywhere she went she carried a small, zipped bag. I asked her what was in it, and she replied, “It’s my emergency kit.” She was reluctant to show me the contents, but further questioning revealed that the bag contained a torch and emergency toys.
GoZ, Waimate
oint condition
There are many examples of bad spelling today – some can be attributed to text language. In a store window recently, I saw this bold display – “Lounge sweets greatly reduced in price!”
C Beattie, otago
outside in
When our grandson Travis came to stay, we put our dog out by opening the door and saying, “outside.” one day, the dog scratched at the door and Travis said, “Nana, outside wants to come in.”
Annette, by email
Draw the line
A concerned looking oaster Three asked me while I was sitting in my chair, “Nana, are you squashed?” “No, why?” I replied. “Because you’re all wrinkled!”
Vivienne, Snells Beach
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