#Spotted While Running Errands in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A small human (5?) skips into a post office and skids to a halt in front of a special postbox to Santa.
With great ceremony she posts a letter with some impressive pictures drawn on the envelope, then turns to give Nana a triumphant grin.

A man (70s?) is napping peacefully in a garden chair display in a hardware shop.
Generous tum moving up and down with steady snores.
A small white dog sitting vigilant by his feet next to a basket full of seedlings.

Two women (40s?) are talking in the garden section of Bunnings*.
1st: "Weren't you here yesterday?"
2nd: "Yeah, but Mum's raided my basil plants."
1st: "Raid 'em back!"
2nd (Bursts into laughter.): "Could you IMAGINE what'd happen if I tried?!"
A short contemplative silence ensues.

A small human (5?) is driving Dad's trolley through a hardware store.
Small Human has given a lot of thought about how to go around corners.
Sideways with a screeching noise is preferred.
But what is this?!
For some reason Dad's now deciding that he's gonna be the trolley driver.
Outrage!

In a supermarket, an American tourist (50s?) realises the person behind them is also American.
They excitedly compare holiday notes, adventure stories and the best places to eat in town.
Plans are made to see a music open mic at a nearby bar later in the evening.
New friends in the making!

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