People are forgetting how to use footpaths. Photo / Thinkstock
Rant
Keeping to the left on footpaths just like on the road, as I was taught back in my school days, is so last century but so sensible. Morning walks on the North Shore challenge my normally even temperament as heedless pedestrians and runners force me to take evasive action. Those
who do notice our collision course often demonstrate uncertainty as to which side of me to pass, so I have determined whenever possible to keep to the left and maintain it. Perhaps the odd body contact will get the point across. Come on, people, help me to offer a bright greeting rather than a scowl. I'm of an age where I don't require any help obtaining wrinkles.
- John Burgess
Rave
Rubbish day yesterday. I watch as guy with recycling truck picks up neighbour's over-full wheelie bin and beer bottle shatters on road. I reach for broom, but truck stops, guy jumps out and sweeps up the glass. Onya, mate!
- Mario Prinsloo
Rant
My rant is the cost of water and having to pay monthly. When I first came to Auckland we paid for water once a year as part of the rates take and it used to cost less than $200 per annum. We now pay close to that monthly!
- A J Dickason
Rave
Can't wait to hear the crackle and pop of a Roman candle or the whizz bang of a Catherine Wheel. Thank goodness Mr Fawkes tried to blow up the English Parliament and created this wonderful tradition. Possibly the best time of year. BOOM!
- Martin Bell
Rant
It annoys me how advertisers create catchy words that are complete nonsense just to lure people into buying.
