Random follow #192 - @sneakybaker

There is a young lady from Wellington

Who does all her work in communication

Be careful to spell and do never tell

That you used incorrect punctuation

@sneakybaker has a career in one area that gives her the skills to be able to use social media really well.  You will find tweets and messages that have certain aspects about them that many others of us would fail to see or recognise (without training) - 

• Correct punctuation
• Proper grammar
• Capitals inserted in the right places

Communications is all about talking to people.  Its about figuring out how best to convey and communicate your message to others.  So when Ihapera tweets there is very little confusion as to what she really means.

Don't worry though she knows how to have lots of fun with her tweets - 

"It's 8.43 and I've already sent a disgruntled email to HR. How's your morning going?"

Not everyone is strictly defined by what they do for a job though.  Ihapera has chosen a twitter name that describes her interests outside if work too.  So when her twitter name is @sneakybaker you know when you see a tweet like this one that something good is going to be made soon -  

"Filling my (already full) carry on the only way I know how: buying secondhand enamel baking trays in Motueka"

Another aspect of @sneakybaker is that she is a dog lover.  So many, many tweets and photos are of the other four legged house creatures that many of us have.  But I stand in solidarity with Ihapera and claim that mans best friend is indeed well worth tweeting about.  Have a look and see - 

"Nelson so far: coffee, found a hound, osso bucco pie and caramel beignet from a Spaniard named Rodrigo, beach, nap. Life is perfect."

And whats always, always good is when someone can both think for themselves (as evidenced above) and she also has a very confident sense of self that enables her to express herself through the way that she dresses as well - 

"black metallic zebra stripe sweater, blue jeans, gold boots, 'try it, I dare you' red lipstick, smug last-day-eve face #kishi"

In conclusion @sneakybaker is a sharp, sensitive and intelligent addition to twitter.  

A lover of dogs, 

a baker of cakes

this is one tweeter

who has what it takes.

Random follow #191 - @ryaninnz

One of the genuine nice guys if social media is @ryaninnz.  Ryan is a business owner who brings a mixture of both class and street smarts to the game.  He is a digital gun who knows a whole bunch of interesting things about how the internet works than many of us don't understand.

Just like the internet he isn't confined to any one location.  Rather his expertise takes him to all sorts of places and locations around the world so that he can apply his knowledge.  He has a fantastic website which ticks all the boxes from a creative design perspective.

@ryaninnz has a pretty good feel for how much to tweet and how often.  So your timeline won't get overrun with tweets in any one single setting but you'll see him pop up every now and then when he has some bright spark of inspiration or something of interest to share with everyone.

Being both a creative type as well as an analytical one this is the sort of tweet he can pull off with ease - 

"Engineers build it.
Marketers leverage (exploit it).
Mainstream buy into it.
Engineers leave to build anew.
#socialherds"

He also like share some pro-tips for computer users as well - 

"Retweet and help Mac Graphic designers go faster!
CMD-SHIFT-4 Screen Capture
CMD-SHIFT-V paste in Keynote & Pages
CMD-SHIFT-A Attach in Mail"

He even has a very good sense of humour - 

"Once Were Waterblasters #tradiefilms"

Those are just a few random tweets.  Ryan is also a well rounded guy who enjoys engaging in all sorts of conversations about lots of topics.  Social media to swimming pools, music to mountain biking, politics to policing.  Ryan is an all round good guy who at the moment is based out of the beautiful Hawkes Bay and is great friends with a few other popular tweeters who also hail from those parts.

In summary @ryaninnz is a techie guy who has his feet in the ground but his brain on full drive.  He is an entrepreneur, a reader of people, a spotter of opportunities and a loyal friend who backs up his friends. 

And its fitting that the final word goes to the man himself - 

"Right, that's me done for the day. Beersies."

Random follow #190 - @genebrarian

@genebrarian is a tweeter whose life is dedicated to the sharing of knowledge via the written word.  And that dedication is to more than your average book but it extends to genealogy as well.  Seonaid helps connect the links and lines across family lines that have either faded or may even have been lost over time.

Librarians make really neat tweeters.  Why?  Because they have so much exposure to resources, articles and items of knowledge that many of us in our day to day lives don't have the opportunity to see.  So as you scroll through your timeline it can be like a second hand bookstore.  You never know what gems or nuggets of gold may appear that have been filed away and gathered dust and all they needed was a polish and a dust to reveal their real worth and value.

This is a very eclectic twitter account.  There are a whole range of tweets, topics and themes that flow through from her very interesting brain, through the website, across the interwebz and into your timeline.  I really enjoy seeing them come through.  Lets have a look at what some of them look like - 

There are lessons in anatomy and physiology -->

"News that my "right-hand woman" has actually broken her foot, rather than just sprained an ankle, does not fill me with confidence :-("

She gets to hang out with some amazing people thanks to amazing opportunities - 

"I have an invite - to the British Consul on Wednesday night. YAY! Socialise with Dr Jo Appleby keynote presenter at http://www.nzfamilyhistoryfair.org.nz "

And she also shares some real words of wisdom - 

"Youth are unpredictable. Give them opportunities to try - they’ll go back to experiences they enjoy. Let them have their space invite you in"

@genebrarian on its own is a really neat twitter name.  And if you haven't figured out how it works after my explanation above try taking another look.  So what he have really is a fantastic mix of skills, career, lifes passion and genuine intellect.  If you are looking to change up your timeline, interact with someone who is genuine and will keep you on your toes then @genebrarian is just the lady for you.

Random follow #189 - @PandoraNZ

If you enjoy music and you enjoy listening to the radio then have I got the twitter account (and app) for you!  Pandora radio (@PandoraNZ) is an amazing and fantastic music app that will revolutionise the way you use your smart phone.  I only just recently discovered this app and gave it a whirl and I was very pleasantly surprised and happy with the results.

But this blog is about them as a twitter presence.  What does an app that does amazing things with music do on twitter?  Well lets take a quick look - 

Random music facts -> "July 27th - 1958 : A study by Esso Oil finds that drivers speed more when listening to the new fad of rock and roll music! #PandoraNZ"

Keeping it legal (and real) -> "At #PandoraNZ we are proud supporters of Music Matters, listen to music legally, including Pandora!! Go here: http://www.whymusicmatters.org "

Updates on whats new -> "This week we have new music from @fatfreddysdrop1 on #PandoraNZ http://pandora.com "

Super user and follower engagement -> "@HagmanNZ Sounds like Pandora is perfect for you Jonathon!! Some great stations right there - very eclectic!! #PandoraNZ"

Hazel is the lady responsible for hosting the twitter presence for @PandoraNZ and she does a mighty fine job of it.  She is super engaging, asks lots of open ended questions, gives away cool stuff to supporters of the app and is an all round great person.  It takes someone special to manage a social media community and Hazel is just the right person for the role.

So if you are looking for both an app that will transform your listening to music as well as support your listening by offering new ideas and artists that are worth checking out then this is the account for you.  Oh yeah - and its cheap as chips if you choose to subscribe too.  Product endorsement is not what this blog is about - but I am more than happy to totally recommend Pandora app both because of its usability and simpleness to drive but also because 

Random follow #188 - @miss_print_nz

A woman with a dream, a passion and a desire to achieve something valuable with their life is a force to be reckoned with.  Add in the responsibility of being a mum as well and you have someone who is both reaching for the stars but is able to keep their feet on their ground and not float away.

@miss_print_nz is exactly that kind of woman.  She is a common sense, well grounded mum who is able to create a living through her passion of photography and creativity.  With a passion for print-making she is able to create images, pictures and scenes of the dreams and mysteries that float around in her imagination - with a view to bringing them to life.

"Artists don't make objects. Artists make mythologies."

Anish Kapoor

She has a beautiful name in Annelise which is equally matched but her natural beauty as well.  She is not a prolific tweeter or sharer of everyday life content.  Sure there are one or two funny cat photos or baking shots that pop up from time to time but Annelise's account is more about engaging with other fine folk and sharing in the happiness that can be generated through social media.

So what sort of tweets will you see?  To be 100% honest - lots and lots of conversations taking place.  Really good backwards and forwards tweets with others with the occasional photo or two thrown in for good measure.  So this means that there are very few soapbox style tweets.

Apart from her creative side @miss_print_nz also has a few other hobbies that she enjoys - roller derby being one of them.  A very proud supporter, promoter and player for the @BayCityRollerHB.  

Apart from saying that Annelise is a very genuine, well grounded, down to earth and attractive tweeter that isn't too much else to say.  Except - she like to engage in a good conversation with people.  Good positive, affirming and genuine conversations.  If you think you are that kind of tweeter too then by all means push the follow button and share a few tweets with her. 

Or if you would like to see more of her creative work and style you can check out her tumblr page over here at Annelise Hough: Art.

Random follow #187 - @aaron_matthew

Sitting on the fringes of twitter just quietly doing his thing is one of the really nice guys of social media. @aaron_matthew is a super creative type who has a flair for both the art of brewing but also the palate for consuming homecraft beer.  Being based out of the Manawatu he is one of a select few from that area who have found their way onto the twitter platform.  

This fun loving, hockey stick toting, all round nice guy isn't gun shy when it comes to firing off a few good tweets.  So far he has been able to keep his following/follower statistics pretty even which is the sign of someone who is quite happy to make his merry way along and not be too bothered by any of the glam or star gazing that so many people get caught up in.

Aaron tweets are like a bag of mixed lollies that you use to be able to get at the corner dairy.  They come in what may look like a fairly plain packet but inside there are a multitude of surprises waiting to burst out and excite your twitter taste buds.

Here are a random assortment of those sweets from the packet - 

"When no one else is in the office… the heavy metaller in me rocks the air waves #roar"  The jetplane

"The moment you realise your girlfriend is in Germany for 3 weeks and not the 2 weeks you thought #whattodo"  The gob stopper

"The Oklahoma Thunder just got 4.5 million new fans #NBADraft #KiwiPride"  The smarties

So yet again I present to you another well rounded, all round nice, interesting and very creative type.  He gets my full respect for what he brings to the twitter spectrum.  Any subject matter, any topic, any tweet he can engage with and hold a conversation on.  Interestingly he chooses well the tweets he posts well and selects only the very finest sweets from his bag to share with you.  And he also finds the occasional lolly in others bags that he shares with all of us to muse on and enjoy as well/

Social media and being engaged is more than just being about him.  If you have a few dollars to spare you can head over here and help support a brother who is laying it on the line by not engaging with alcohol for a WHOLE MONTH - https://nz.dryjuly.com/profile/aaron

Random follow #186 - @Aotearoa666

Creative peeps abound on twitter.  Those people who are able to take a blank canvas, a still voice or an inanimate object and transform them into something either entirely different or into something of beauty or that is appealing to the senses.  @Aotearoa666 is one of those people entirely.

This lady is one very gifted artist who is based out of the beautifully stunning East Coast town of Gisborne.  With all the stunning beaches, beautiful sunrises and maori culture you can't help but be inspired by such a town that has so many talented and refreshing people living within it.

Creative people create creative tweets.  And there are examples aplenty with this account.  Lots and lots of really cool photos through instagram links.  Its a shame that twitter doesn't automatically link through anymore because there are some amazing photo's that have been shared by @Aotearoa666 but you have to make the effort to click the link to see them.

Melanie doesn't over tweet or over share which is nice.  What she does do is drop the occasional tweet into your timeline.  And they aren't necessarily loud - "Here I am" tweets.  Rather they are like little specs of gold dust that are there but you have to take your time and examine them to see their real worth.  One tweet doesn't make a tweeter in the same way that one fleck of gold doesn't make a ring.  But when you melt them all together you end up with something of value and worth.

Lets have a look at what a few of those gold flecks look like -

"Swearing really does help! :D"

"Today has been about the coffee and the books. Laughing at the cats, tickling my son."

"Kia ora roa, kia whakapuāwai hoki. Live Long and Prosper. #Trekky #SpaceMaori #rofl"

Why follow @Aotearoa666?  Well I reckon she is an incredibly talented artist and creative talent who is able to share that with the world via her phone (instagram).

Twitter is just one platform that Melanie uses to express herself.  She also has depth through her website and a Facebook page.  So if you hunt around online you will be able to discover some of her beautiful and imaginative work

Random follow #185 - @Greeniecg

When the first words you read in a twitter bio are NZ Warriors fan - I know I am going to follow that person FOR LIFE!  @Greeniecg is proud of his team and will stand behind them through think and thin.  Guaranteed.  And when you add in his two other joys in life - education and media one could easily think he was my brother from another mother.

So whats to like about this random tweeter?  - well Greenie is an original thinker and will willingly share his opinion with you without a doubt.  And without a doubt outside of the @nzwarriors official account I don't think I have ever seen anyone tweet quite so much about footy.  Actually I have seen a few people tweet a lot about footy but not with the same passion or fervour for one team like Greenie does.

With every play of the game Greenie is right there getting amongst it.  Every kick, tackle, bad call or point scored - he tweets about it.  If you're not into sport then you probably won't understand the passion or fire that getting behind and barracking for one team requires.

Here are a few tweets from your typical footy game -

"Leuluai's looking good so far! #nrlwstwar"

"Best kick of the warriors from danger #nrlwstwar"

"Mannering you tinny bastard! #letsgonewarriors #warriornation"

So yeah - you get the gist right?  But ts not all fun and games with Greenie though - "Won't be trying the L+P chocolate, hate white chocolate. Don't like the taste #killjoy #BuzzKillington #buzzkill"

He's not above correcting you if your grammar is incorrect - "C'mon people, it's not TEXTSES it's TEXTS. Like text with an 's' on the end. I know it's hard to say but come on! #englishteacher"

And he is a guy enjoys getting outside - "Sore ankles aren't fun when you have to run in 9 hours time. #moan #whinge"

Greenie isn't a man of too many words.  There are very few tweets that ever hit the maximum character limit.  He prefers to keep his tweets short and like a good game of footy - straight up the guts.  He sparingly Rts other peoples tweets which is a bit refreshing.  Sharing his opinion of the world isn't an issue because his intelligence drives him to non-conformity.  He doesn't have a bad word to say about anyone and he plays a straight bat every time.  I will let the man himself have the last word of this post.  Take it away Greenie -

"@NZWarriors giant on field banners. That's what we need more of st mt smart #letsgonewarriors #truewarriors #warriornation"

Random follow #184 - @J9Fenwick

Being involved in social media has its ups and its downs.  There are moments full of life, love and gentleness and there are the moments that make you mad.  Thats your typical day for your average engager.  But what happens when you multiply that by - say - a million?  Imagine if every time you wrote a story, tweeted a tweet or uploaded a status update that every one of those people had the ability to share their opinion for the world to see?

Welcome to the world of the social media community manager.

@J9Fenwick is the personality, the brains and the intelligence that brings to you StuffNation.  One of the most used, highly commented on and amusing/infuriating community chat rooms in New Zealand.  So it is probably not a surprise then that alongside Jannie's statement about her role she includes the word - wine.  Just to be clear work isn't everything as you can see here -

"That amazing moment when you wake up, panic that you're late, then realise it's Saturday #DoNotDisturb"

But a persons career and vocation do not define a persons personality.  Rather it is the way they tweet, the subjects they enjoy and the fun they bring to the world which really tells you who a person is.  There are the shared overheard conversations -

""Does anyone know what position cows have sex in?" #ohnewsroom"

The occasional weather update -

"Wind so strong in Hataitai it just blew our BBQ off the deck on to the lawn. Guess we won't be needing it for a few months anyway #nzweather"

And social media platform crossover -

"Just hashtagged on Facebook. #partylikeasocialmediamanager"

So how do we describe Janine as a tweeter in 200 words or less?  Well here are 59 to get you stated - Janine is a creative, interactive, engaging and fresh face on the twitter scene.  She shares the good stories with the world and isn't afraid to RT something of real interest.  She has a well-rounded sense of humour that will keep you chuckling while also being able to bring some seriousness and gravity that keeps both her and you grounded.

And yes - Janine is yet another fabulous tweeter based out of Wellington.  (I think Wellington has a definite over abundance on all the good tweeters.  I just really wish I was one of them too).

So to finish up - @J9Fenwick is a young, talented, little ray of sunshine who will brighten up your day in her own little way.

Random follow #183 - @sulufiti

When I look at a tweeters bio and the first words I read are "i introduced the term 'cutty grass' to the kiwi vernacular" I know I have discovered a true gem of the New Zealand twitter scene.  @sulufiti jumps straight into the funny bits with his hardcase sense of humour.

Sharing pictures of interesting bits and pieces from around the Wellington area and other places that he ventures to light up his timeline is a positive way.  Its fair to say that his eclectic tweeting style is really well represented by the pictures he shares as well.  Also he has this knack of being able to discover and uncover really cool content on the interwebz that would otherwise go undiscovered.

Want to know what else is cool?  He is positive.  Positive in an optimist and see the cup half full kind of way.   Which allows him to bring tweets like these to the game -

"Winter always yields to Spring #bringiton #countdown", 

and 

"Yeah just casually ate 10 x Gingernuts today #asyoudo"

Sulu brings a wide and varied list of interests to the twitter table.  He covers off such topics as sports, current events and geography as well - 

"Only Palmerston North would have a bar called 'The Stomach' #TrueStory #citystigma"

Is there anything else to know about this scholar and gentleman?  Well he comes from Wellington.  He takes pretty good care of his physique and if his photo's are anything to go by (just quietly) he's a bit of all right.

@sulufiti has a great mixture of both those who follow him and also those who he follows.  It doesn't take long to look through his timeline to see many tweeters who if you don't directly follow you probably know of.   Which is neat because that way you know straight up that this twitter player is legitimate.  And I am just going to go ahead and put it out there - this guy totally deserves MORE FOLLOWERS!!!  

After following Sulu for a few months I can give him the Maori salute of two eye brows up!  Chur. 

Random follow #182 - @WardrobeFlair

Taking a risk and pursuing your dreams and passions is something that not everyone has the ability or the courage to do.  Some people stop at the point of comfort and enjoy their day to day employment.  Other people see an opportunity to do something they love, something that inspires them and makes them whistle and sing as they think about the tasks that lay ahead of them for the day.


@WardrobeFlair is a very attractive, bright, beautiful and bubbly lady whose job allows her to work in an area of complete passion for herself while also helping others to better themselves.  One garment at a time.  And the twitter name really does say it all - try adding some flair to your wardrobe.

A few years ago when I first joined twitter there was a lot of conversation about 'your brand'.  Making sure that you projected yourself as a brand and that professionalism always shone through etc.  And most of those points are true.  But social media is about more than a sales strategy via tweets.

And @WardrobeFlair proves that you can have both a professional brand while also engage with real people in the real world with real tweets and stories.  And she totally does it with style! (of course).  

Lets have a brief look at how she accomplishes this through her tweets -->

"Always have 1 dress that makes you feel a million bucks in yr wardrobe"  Pure wisdom.

"Random thought 378 - I need some rugby players on my LinkedIn to counterbalance the mix of media, fashion, CEOs and Defence Staff! #eclectic"  Pure work.

Of course having a job like styling people and helping them to spice up their wardrobe cant occur in a place with no shops or style.  And in all of New Zealand there is one city that (in my mind) absolutely rocks it out when it comes to shopping.  

"Took the out-of-towners round Wgtn today. Brilliant. Makes me remember why I love this little city. #IloveWelly"  Pure Wellington.

She is also a mum and a partner to a very, very lucky man. And alongside her home life she has HEAPS of friends who love and support her.  Both virtually and in real life as well.  So if you're in Wellington, are a legitimate tweeter and person and would like to meet one of the absolute superstars of lovely 

@WardrobeFlair is a lady in high demand.  Both on twitter where she spends so much time interacting and conversing with others and also in her day to day business practice.  And in reality there is very little difference in what she is able to achieve between the two.  In both she assists and encourages people to add some spice, change up their views and see themselves in a different way.  

Random follow #181 - @OrangeRogey

What makes a good tweeter?  If you were take a tweeter and dissect them or boil all their tweets down into their liquid form what would the key elements be?  Well lets try this little experiment - 

Key element #1.  Think about and support others.  "Hope that people are registering and supporting Riding for the Disabled gingerbread horse campaign. http://Www.gingerbreadhorse.co.nz "

Key element #2.  If you're going to tweet then make it interesting.  "Just waiting to go into a meeting so thought I would post a quick tweet. #stillalive #stillinteresting"

Key element #3.  Stay in tune with popular trends. "I feel I need to confess that I've started playing Candy Crush. Sometimes I am just so right now".

Key element #4.  Have an opinion, share it and stick with it. "Getting off twitter for a while cant bear the idiot comments criticising govt support for starving kids - get a life fuck wits."

Key element #5.  Take a contrarian view and be funny about it.  "Can't believe that we are having another series of NZ's got Talent. I thought we found out last year that we didn't".

All of the elements above come from one great tweeter.  @OrangeRogey is a tweeter who has been around for a while using the platform and has an innate ability to both converse with people while also maintaining focus on what is important.

Guy has a healthy tweeting volume.  He jumps in every now and then and offers an opinion, tells a joke or shares a RT with the twitter world as he sees fit.  @OrangeRogey is one of my cornerstone tweeters in my timeline.  He stays true to himself and his values and this shows through in his tweets.

There isn't too much more to say about Guy that can be well said.  Apart from the fact that he hails from Wellington the rest of the story about him can best be read by following and interacting.  So go on - what have you got to lose?

Random follow #180 - @MinxOnehunga

Shoes, boots, bags and jewellery.  Those are the core products that @MinxOnehunga sell from their wee shop based in Onehunga, Auckland.  And to many people (like all the men) that is probably not that appealing an idea for a twitter account to follow.  And for the ladies they may think - "YES - all my dreams have come true! A twitter account that sells everything I love and need!"

What I can tell you is that both of those reasons for following (or not) don't stack up when it comes to the ladies at Minx.  This group of ladies tweet about so much more than just the items they sell or have in store.  The twitter team bring much more depth and fun to twitter.  Their twitter presence captures the fun and bubbliness that you will encounter in person should you go in store.

The twitter team have lots and lots of fun engaging with their followers.  And to say that the team are interactive would be a very fair statement to make.  By my reckoning there are more interactions with tweeters than there are stand alone tweets.  Yes they do tweet about the shop (thats what the account is about) - 

"lots of ladies rifling through the sale stock today...get in quick if you want to get a bargain!!! up 50% off EVERYTHING #sale"

But they also have diet tips - 

"wanted a pie. Ate an apple instead. Feel virtuous. And hungry."

And of course good ideas for gifts - 

"My Mr15 wants me to take him shopping for his gf's birthday pressie. Shes turning 16. Wonder what shoe size she is?? #EasyPresent lol"

This account is also about supporting the twitter community.  If you look through their timeline you will see a number of retweets of articles, blog posts and other bits and pieces from friends of the store.  The curators of this account understand that social media is about more than just your voice or the promotion of your own product.  A great twitter presence is about supporting your friends, family and the community as well.

This account is an exemplar of what makes a fantastic account for a shop or business.  It is about creating a personality, building a community of followers and engaging with your clients.  I for one know that if I engage with a business online then I will always go there first for a purchase before anywhere else.  Because at the end of the day its about people connecting with people.  And the ladies in the @MinxOnehunga store and the best example of what it means to be people people.

Having just recently cracked the 300 followers mark this twitter account totally deserves more twitter love from all of us out there.  And you don't even have to like shoes.  If you like fun times, great tweets and a brilliant sense of humor then you've hit the jackpot with @MinxOnehunga.

Random follow #179 - @mother3bears

Lovely people attract lovely people.  If you are a lovely person who is genuine, tweets with grace and are gracious to other people then you will both follow and be followed by those same kinds of people.  Well that is totally true of today's tweeter @mother3bears.

Even if you only knew her adopted twitter name that would be enough to make me go "awwww".  Being a wife and a mum to three boys who are all quickly developing both emotionally and physically is quite a demanding undertaking on its own.  And you know what - there isn't an instruction book either.

Throw in some school holidays and things can get really, really trying.  But hey that's all a part of a being a parent.  What Joey does is share some little life snippets of both the fun times and the trying times as well. Such as -

"I must not yell at my boys to shut up. Must not. They are playing happily. A day at home was not a good idea. They are too full of energy!!"

Raising one child at any age is not easy.  For this lady who is raising three boys whose ages range from 7 to 11 you can up the not being easy bit by quite a bit.  But at the same time with the trials come all the rewards and golden moments that make being a parent completely special.

But like every interesting and valuable tweeter there is far more complexity to @mother3bears than just being a mum.  She is also a woman who takes care in her appearance and works hard to keep in shape -

"Time to haul butt. 10km bike ride is on the agenda & start the ball rolling on our house move. *stomach churns nervously*".

And she also enjoys the little moments in life when she can have mum time -

"First day of term break. PJ day! Yay. I also went back up sleep to 8.40am. Shhhhh, don't tell my poor working hubby!"

Anyway.  Joey and her family have returned to New Zealand after a jaunt away in the UK and now they are are home.  Settling in, living their lives, raising some remarkable young men and tweeting.  So if you are one of those people I described earlier - lovely, gracious and patient then I recommend you follow @mother3bears.  You will love her!

Random follow #178 - @martynva

Gunners.  If I didn't say anything in this post about @martynva then he would still be happy.  There is a
certain amount of passion and enthusiasm that just oozes out of football fans.  Martyn puts it out there straight away as soon as you click though to his twitter screen - Gunners!

But there is far more to this tweeter than just football.  Yes, there is.  But to find that stuff out you'll either have to stalk his tweets.  In order to write this bio on him that's exactly what I have done!  Martyn hardly ever hits the character limit in his tweets so they tend to be quite punchy and to the point.

Here are a few random things I picked up about him -

• He lives in or close to Te Awamutu.  i know this because --> "I'm at Jetts fitness te awamutu http://4sq.com/12yA94J "
• He knows where his allegiances lie --> "Now to take my @Hurricanesrugby hat off and put my @ChiefsRugby one on, c'mon chiefs smash those blues."
• He is a red blooded bloke who enjoys watching a good game of footy --> "Just saw the attack on Matai in last nights game, the fact that allgood only got 10 mins is disgraceful, refs should be ashamed #NRLmanpar"

Martyn is a super keen sports guy who enjoys some banter and interaction with people when the big game is on.  Occasionally he also tweets and shares news stories of interest but it would be fair to say that at least 95% of his tweets are sports related.

So if sports are what you are keen on and you want to tweet someone who calls a ruck a ruck, a handball a handball and is known for issuing a red card or two every so often then @martynva is the tweeter for you.

Random follow #177 - @kiwipaula

Who said kiwi's can't fly?  New Zealander's can be found right around the globe from America to Antarctica.  From Brazil to Barbados.  And from Canada to Qatar.  And it is from 7 years of living in Qatar that today's tweeter comes to us.

@KiwiPaula and her family have lived - and sort of still do - live  in one of the warmest and wealthy
countries that exist on the planet today.  Qatar is a an Arab state that sits on a peninsular.  So everyone is pretty much surrounded by beaches.  Could there be any better place to live?  Sun, sand and surf?  Sounds amazeballs to me.

And after 7 years away living away from home Paula has brought her troop back to the land of green and kiwis.  Back

But what about Paula and twitter?  Why was it that you chose to blog about her I hear you say - well here are a few reasons why -

• Fantastic taste. "Fat Freddys Drop tickets in Sept. THIS is what moving home is all about #nz"
• An interesting point of view. "Love the NZ TV3 new item on police trousers. No more dry cleaning."
• WTF? " MBB gives me arse ache. What are people doing watching it? I despair."
• Call it as it is.  "Travelling with 15 items of checked in luggage. Including a TV and a surfboard. We are awesome. And 9kg over. #GoodbyeDoha"

Those are just a few tweets that give you a brief insight into @KiwiPaula and her tweets.  She is a highly interactive, usually cheerful, straight up, shoot from the hip kind of tweeter.  She doesn't mince her words but and uses them only as required.  She is lovely, honest and not afraid to say what she thinks.

Todays post is a bit short but some times its better for you to go and find out for yourself how good a tweeter someone is.  And that is especially true of Paula/

One neat thing about expats is that they bring a bigger world view than the rest of us.  And Paula does that to a tee.  She isn't a rock star tweeter but she is a mum, a wife and a woman making her way through this life one tweet at a time.  I am happy I pushed the follow button and I sincerely hope that you do too.

Random follow #176 - @RAARTEMANA

The purpose of this blog is to discover the tweeting people who don't make the news headlines or are considered stars of the twittersphere.  Today's person fits both those boxes exactly.  With a total of around 300 tweets to date @RAARTEMANA is very much a new kid on the block.  Couple that statistic with just 7 followers and following 16 people - you get my drift.

Ra is a very elusive tweeter.  Not much is given away about location, lifestyle or any of that stuff.  And to be honest I have no issue with that at all.  Whats good about it is that the tweets are very much what you see is what you get.  And its not a 'no holds barred' kind of account where the purpose is be totally obnoxious but no one knows who you are.

Rather Ra brings a new perspective and a piercing insight into the affairs of the day.  Ra will confront you and challenge your thoughts.  Challenge in a way that makes you reconsider your standpoint and think about just what it is you are actually hold as a value.

So when you read comments like these, what do you think?

"work for 40 years? if no qualifications for pittance, might as well invest 4 years uni cutting it down to 36 years for better results"

"Democracy was created In defense to Communism just to have Capitalism enslaved the people instead?"

"Me & The Pakeha Party believe in the same things, equality, justice, self determination. tell me when has one Law for all been a bad idea?"

So you're going to need to turn your brain on should you choose to hit the follow button.  Ra will challenge you and quite possibly offend you - not in a rude intention sort of way but more to make sure you do actually engage your brain.  In conclusion there are some people who can type up 300 tweets and not many of them wil be as good, profound or challenging as what has been achieved by Ra.

Random follow #175- @trishdotcom

Young, intelligent and attractive.  Three words which aptly describe today's random tweeter.  There are also a few other words we can use as well.  Hard working, industrious, ambitious, willing to take a risk and loyal.  A few more words.

@trishdotcom is each of the things I have written above to various degrees.  Just for the record we need to clear up a few things first - 1. She isn't related to Kimdotcom, 2. She isn't Kimdotcom's wife or partner, 3. She isn't an Internet financial billionaire (yet).

Trishdotcom is a tweeter I have followed for a while.  And then through a knee jerk reaction to a tweet (one in hindsight that was actually funny) I unfollowed her.  And then refollowed once I realized the error of my ways.  So it's been a bit of a journey in getting to this point.  But it's totally worth it.

There is a shift that occurs when you meet someone in real life. The shift for me occurred when I got to meet Trish a few weeks ago.  Her height is only outshone by her smile.  Her tweets which she shares online are a definite extension of her as a person.  There is no difference between the two.  So when she says at 2pm that "is it time for a beer yet?" She means it.

So what sort of tweets do you get?  Well let's have a look -

"Speaking from experience I can truly say Money does not buy happiness, but being able to be 100% myself has brought me total happiness :-D"  <-- That's some truth right there.

"Am I a bad girlfriend?, I forgot how to spell my boyfriends last name. After about 7 attempts he had to help me out."  Note - her boyfriends name is Adam....  :-p

"If you always tell the truth you don't need to have a good memory"

Just like her tweets Trish calls it as it is.  You know exactly where you stand.  She calls things straight and isn't afraid to call you out if she thinks you're talking rubbish.  On the flip side though she is incredibly loyal and will totally defend her friends through think and thin.

So if you enjoy a mix of tweets - from engaging, encouraging and enticing, a little bit of colorful language and recommendations to drink more beer and that is the lady herself.  If those aspects sound interesting then go for it and follow - follow - follow!!!

Random follow #174 - @WanderlustRehab

Getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty around us is something we need to do more of.  For some people that may mean a 5 minute walk or a 10 minute jog.  For other people it means setting aside a few hours, strapping on some shoes and then going exploring.  For today's tweeter being outdoors is absolutely the very best place to be.

@WanderlustRehab is a man after my own heart. It takes some real passion and determination to be a race director/organizer and Paul ooze's that in spades.  Its tweets like these that best describe his spirit and enthusiasm for life - 

"Today is going to be pretty busy, one of those productive days where you fall into bed at the end of it and go "well done lad, good day"!"

There is hardly a negative word ever crosses his twitter stream.  That alone speaks volumes about his patience, optimism and ability to see the best in other people.  Whats neat too is that Paul's tweets just appear.  They don't announce themselves or need a pedestal to stand on.  They just are.  You look up at your timeline and there in front of you is this -

"Good morning folks, hope you've had/having a great weekend? Anything to report? Monday is here in NZ and another cracking week lies ahead :)"

Paul is a husband and a really great guy.  I really enjoy it when people tweet or talk about their spouse's.  To make an effort to talk about that person whom you love really means something in my book.  

What else?  Well Paul  is also the organizer of the head2head walk which is an epic walk for a relay team that will cover 125kms.  Teams will cover the distance from Manukau Heads Lighthouse and ends 125kms later at Huia in Titirangi.  125kms is no short distance in anybody's book. And its all for a really good cause so if you can get a team together - get out there and walk 25km's then you'll be making a difference in someones' life.

So to finish up @WanderlustRehab is a really nice guy with a super generous heart and is someone who is willing to give up his time to assist others.  He is an optimist, positive and someone willing to go the extra mile and do whatever it takes to succeed.  I totally recommend following Paul and supporting him as he works hard to make the lives of others better.

Random follow #173 - @jessbovey

Today's random tweeter is a person who tweets in such an honest way that you can't help but be enamored by her.  @jessbovey is a super talented photographer who is based in Wellington and has both a twitter and a Facebook presence.

It takes a certain amount of both dedication and skill to capture the perfect photo.  Sure there are plenty of people who are able to capture the occasional fluke photo that looks amazing but those are very few and far between.  Jess is one of those people who has spent countless hours practicing her craft.  

What I really like above everything else about Jess is the raw passion and energy that she puts into her tweets.  Sometimes the emotional energy she puts out there can be really honest but better a person who is honest with you than one who hides.  I think it is one of the signs of that pure creative streak that runs through her.

Don't worry though its not all honest emotion you'll get with Jess.  She is also a super caring, friendly and conversational person who enjoys a good laugh.  Sharing the odd piece of silliness is something that she enjoys doing as well - 

"I just LOL'd in my pants. We are working out each others porn star names in the office. El Waghorno. Misty Beverley. Awwwww yeah." 

And every creative person needs some fuel to keep the creative juices flowing -->

"Totally obsessed with @WhittakersNZ Coconut Rough #sogood I ate a whole block the other night. I think I should buy bulk? Dairy ran out!"

And this tweet isn't entirely true.  At all - 

"I don't stalk, I investigate."  If you have a look through her timeline you will there are SO many friendly conversations that she has with people every day.  So I suppose there may be a hint of shyness showing through here but my pick is that Jess is a an energetic, outgoing and lovely lady.

So the question really is - whats not to like?  If you want a great conversationalist, a creative photographer, an interesting blogger, someone who is generous and an all round really cool chick --> then Jess is just the ticket.

If you haven't yet I totally recommend that you check out http://jessbovey.com/.  Just like the photos that she takes her website is a total piece of art.

Random follow #172 - @transparency_a1

Coming straight up the guts and giving it full throttle is today's random kiwi tweeter - @transparency_a1.  This is a no holds barred account that gives it to you full blast.  Full blast all about the issues of the day.  Mostly about political issues and keeping our MPs honest.

This account is a very thought provoking one.  Because its not about lobbying for one side or the other. Rather the way I see it is that  @transparency_a1 calls the issues for what they are and wants to ensure that anyone and everyone gets a fair deal.  And he will quite happily rail against any party if they are seen to be playing games with the truth.

I have no idea what Andre does for a job but I do know he is very astute and highly intelligent. What I really like is that he doesn't just go around beating a drum and tweeting the same arguments over and over.  Rather he brings a fresh argument to the table.  A different way of looking at the same situations we look at but he seems them differently.

And he is not afraid to ask the questions that need to be asked.  Such as -

"As climate change has more effect on the public morality of big business.Will flying half way round the world to a conference be acceptable?"  Seriously.  Every company needs to look in the mirror and ask themselves if they are truly being honest with themselves about their commitment to sustainability.

"650 billion in subsidies of coal companies ww.We are selling hydropower to pay for coal! 100 million set aside for loss making solid energy"  Ladies and gentlemen these are issues that most of us stick our heads in the sand over and yet these are the real financial issues of the day.

"Predistribution Is the best tool for a good government. #wealthequality"  Keeping the politicians honest is not easy.  Its even harder if you are a lone voice in the twitterverse.

@transparency_a1 is a very prolific tweeter.  Andre doesn't mince his words, calls an issue for what it is and will stretch your thinking about the issues of the day.  So if you're looking for someone who will challenge you, keep you on your toes and will make you think about the world a bit differently - then @transparency_a1 is the tweeter you are looking for. 

Random follow #171 - @TheFarmShop1

Its really nice when you discover a company or a business who are aligned to your way of thinking and ethic.  Living healthily, growing good crops and selling locally are all ideals that I deeply appreciate.  In a lot of towns now people can toddle along to the farmers market which is usually held on a Saturday or Sunday morning.  But where can you go all the rest of the time?

Well if you live in or around Hamilton there is now a shop in Gordonton who is doing just that.  Selling locally grown, baked, produced and crafted goods to all and sundry.  Sure there are plenty of small scale retailers out there and road side stalls where you can pick up fruit and vege's.  But that can be a gamble at times.  Making the time to stop or taking a gamble that if you just drive a little further there is a cheaper one just down the road (and there often isn't....)

What sets this little store apart?  Well they are on twitter.  This humble little store in the middle of the Waikato are choosing to share both their story and the stories of their suppliers with the entire world of twitter.

But what does a store tweet about?  How interesting can a shops tweets be?  Well lets have a look....

"12 strawberry plants for $5"  <--  cheap as chips!  Ba-doom-tish!

"Fresh bread for dinner with pirongia bacon?" <-- that right there is enough to get the mouth watering

"Fresh bread in store in 25 minutes!!" <-- just like mum used to make

Those are just a few randomly selected tweets.  There are actually heaps more where they are reaching out to local growers and suppliers in an effort to expand their product range.  And other conversations where they discuss whats good in store.  This is not a one way twitter account.  It can be a bit quiet from time to time but when they do tweet its worth reading.

@TheFarmShop1 local produce and goods being sold by locals to locals.  The perfect fair trade agreement.

Random follow #170 - @HatePash1

"I'm the tits."  These are the very first words you will see when you look up today's tweeter.  And I am thinking they sum her up pretty well.  That saying is a slang term for saying that someone or something is so totally incredible.  Coming at you out of Wellington is @hatepash1 - one person who is self confident and  doesn't take herself too seriously.  Oh and she enjoys a good laugh too.

Her first name is Billie and for the sake of Maori language week she changed it to the translated version which is Piri. 

Billie is a really delightful and friendly tweeter who keeps her friends close and her good friends even closer.  She is a total ray of sunshine who brings much amusement (in a good way) to those who follow her.

And you really know that Billie is a genuinely nice person when you a string of tweets like these - 

"GET OFF THE FENCE, MORGAN" followed by

"hehe, this is about as close as I get to cyber bullying, forcing people to make the tough decisions."

And really nice conversations with other people about buns - 

"Raspberry buns are probably the best kind." cue reply from fellow tweeter followed by
"raspberry buns > cinnamon buns #logic"

Billie is not an incessant tweeter.  She tweets when she has a spare minute here and there and when she does tweet it is completely conversational.  And if you want to know just how nice she is then you need to check out one of her more controversial tweets - 

"God I hate biscotti. Like a weird, hard to eat, sorry ass excuse for a biscuit. Gimme a freaking gingernut with my tea instead, dicks."

And then there is her take on one of twitters most popular events right now - 

"Day 5 of Dry July, I am yet to have a shower and it is starting to get gross."

There aren't enough words in the dictionary to accurately describe just how pleasant, generous with her time, friendly, jovial or really-really-really-really nice Billie is.  Oh and she is really pretty too.  Hopefully I have done enough to convince you of this and you may choose to follow her as well.

Random follow #169 - @Mikeyceviche

There are some people in life who just make their way happily along.  They don't cause a fuss, they are nice and no-one ever really takes much notice of them.  Those people are called wallflowers.

Then there are other people who for whatever reason are really polarizing.  Either people like them or they don't.  And today's tweeter is just that sort of person.  This account is actually the second or third profile this person has used.  Why?  Because there are only three things in life you can be certain of.  Death, taxes and change.

@Mikeyceviche is one tweeter for whom I have profound respect.  He is the most straight up guy you will ever find on twitter.  And it is that direct approach which some people just can't handle.  Mikey doesn't sit around waiting for permission before he says what he thinks.  If he thinks it - he will tell you.  Simple enough.

So whats there to like about him?  Well he is a kiwi who last year made the move from New Zealand and shifted his family to France.  So he tweets about the cuisine, the architecture, the beautiful women.  Oh yeah and pictures of his next child who is currently in his wife's womb under development.  So this latest version of Mikey is all about the beautiful things in life. 

Be warned!  There are no limits with Mikey.  Be it his colorful use of language or his calling people out you'll soon find out what I mean with tweets like these - 

"Some days I feel like breathing fire again. Blowing out those bullshit twitter accounts like a beneficiary eats noodles. MikeySmokes style"

"I fillet the fish with one stroke, the French watch me, saying "hes japanese" my knives are sharp I knock your girl up with one poke"

"Unfollow if you have some drama. Lord knows we been down that road 98765 times before"

"The name Nelson Mandela will be synonymous with self sacrifice, humility and most importantly forgiveness for a long time to come."

"That odds shift on Houston to win the NBA is ridiculous. Praise be to Allah #puntingAintEasy"

So as you can see he covers off a whole range of topics.  There is a whole lot of breadth that he covers.  Sports, food, boobs, family and f.....s.  Mikey is a man of passion and fire.  It is that passion and fire that fuels his tweets and his approach to life.  I followed the old account for years and I will follow this account for a few years as well.  Cos I really genuinely like his style.

If you want to follow someone who is straight up, calls it as it is and quite frankly isn't all that worried if you follow him or not then @Mikeyceviche is the person you're looking for.  This no holds barred account will either infatuate you or infuriate you.  Either way the choice is yours to follow or not.  if you don't like what you see - then go away and find someone you do like.  Because this brother is all about keeping it real.

Last word - go Mikey - 

"Personally, I never had any fear of anything. No man, woman or creature of this world scared me. But the fear of shaming my Mother is real"

Random follow #168 - @CanadaGoneKiwi

Moving home is one thing.  Moving country is another thing.  Selling your house and shifting your entire family to the other side of the world is really take a gamble.  Well one delightful family from Canada has done just that.  Sarah, her husband and their little man packed up their life in Canada, put pretty much everything they own into a shipping container or two and set sail across the seas.

Auckland is the city that @CanadaGoneKiwi and family have picked to be their home base for now.  I assume they are waiting for their stuff to arrive on the boat so they can get some sort of normal life again.  

How new are they to NZ?  Well this tweet was published on July 4th -

"What?! It's Thursday?! Our first week in NZ is officially through."

Reading through the tweets you find lots of interesting tidbits that we kiwi's just take for granted and don't realize are either special or quite different.

For example - 

"Husband and I have decided: we are only eating fish and chips from now on."

Seriously.  And - 

"We also saw sheep! Just grazing around One Tree Hill, amongst joggers and people pushing strollers. Awesome."

Things that those of us who live here assume to be completely normal.  Maybe they aren't?  Maybe going to the park and sharing a walk with what could potentially be a menu item on your dinner table isn't all that normal?  Who knows...

Anyway.  Even though Sarah and family are from another country they too have the same day to day concerns and thoughts that we do.  Like is there actually anywhere realistically affordable to buy a home in Auckland?  How do you manage a baby with a high temperature?  Whats the best place to buy groceries - the dairy or the supermarket?

One thing that all people need when they move to a new place is friends and advice.  I applaud Sarah for taking the risk of joining twitter and seeing where it takes her.  From what I have seen so far twitter has helped her.  So come one New Zealand - lets continue the trend and help this delightful family who are determined to call here home.

So if you're looking for a completely brand new and fresh perspective on both life and New Zealand then Sarah is just the lady for you to follow.  And I need to say thank you to @wendywings for tipping off twitter that Sarah had arrived and was on twitter.

Random follow #167 - @DemiseNZ

IT guys are some of the best tweeters to follow because they are in the know.  They know what is going on in the tech world way before anyone else and if you're after the good oil on what trends are coming up soon then these are the guys who should be in your follow list.  @DemiseNZ is exactly one of those guys.

As well as being a tweeter of many things tech he also has a website you can access which will show you some really cool stuff.  Whats really cool though is that Gavin happily tweets about all sorts of stuff and isn't confined to just tech.  He has lots of interests in many different things.  He also has a fantastic sense of humor and a really nice approach to twitter as well.

So what do you get from him as a tweeter?  Well all sorts.  Just like a good packet of licorice.  Lets try a few tweets shall we?

"Right.... firewall is blocking tv3 stream... secondary line working fine :)"

"OH FU IOS...."

Gavin is a relatively fresh and is seemingly untainted by social media which can at times breed sarcasm and pessimistic tweeting from tweeters.  But he is not that way inclined and is more likely to tickle your funny bone with tweets like this one -

"Trying to explain email to my father always ends up in an argument."

To the uninitiated these tweets may sound a bit absurd.  Like WTF is he talking about out?  To the rest of us who have a little idea about tech and IT - these tweets are either funny or make a whole lot of sense.  Especially these one's - 

"ooo... nice smooth action from the G400... quite bit lighter than my old G5 but guess Ill get used to it."

"While I remember.... loving my G400s mouse... first game I played with it, got 3 kills within 30s :D Do miss my G5 tho... :("

So in summary @DemiseNZ is a fun loving, tech savvy, not to be taken too seriously tweeter who enjoys his time on twitter.  If you want to be in the know about tech and at the same time have a good laugh at the world around you then this is one guy you need to be following.

Random follow #166 - @radiomum

Media people aren't all that much different than you and I.  They have lives, often work six or seven days a week and have to pay the bills as well.  Today's tweeter is not just a media person but a mum raising 3 kids at the same time.  Sure being involved in the media has its perks such as movie premieres, gala events and the like.  But the other side of the equation are the days of getting up at 4am or working lat into the night when everyone else has gone home already.

@radiomum is a radio host, tv person and the voice of a number of adverts as well.  And she is also the sexy voice behind your morning traffic report.  Because lets be honest - there isn't much more sexier than hearing that traffic heading into the city is backed up to Market Road.  Right?

Anyway.  This mum has her hands full with a wide spread of ages of her kids.  From an older teenager through to a little toddler its all go all the time.  But it is these challenges that makes Lorna what she is.  A bright, bubbly and beautiful mum who has the ability to capture the gazes of a room when she enters.

Whats to like about @radiomum?  The real question is - what isn't there to like?  Lorna will tweet pretty much anyone.  She is open to a good conversation, is quick to have a laugh and hardly ever has a bad thing to say about anything or anyone.  Her chirpy tweeting style is really nice and refreshing to read.  

Here are a selection of random tweets to give you a wee taste of whats to come if you choose to follow this very lovely lady - 

"Dog sitting today for a week. Joining Fizzy the Wonderdog, Gigantocat and Pretty Itty Bitty Kitty: Milly the Energiser Toy Poodle #fml"  If those are the pets what are the kids called?

"Miss 4: "After I go to bed, can you and Daddy make a baby? Maybe two babies: a boy and a girl!". Looked confused when I laughed hysterically"  There's no harm in practicing is there?

"Almost eight hours into Dry July and I haven't fallen off the wagon yet. Go me!"  Working in the media is tough.  Almost as tough as education....

So this effervescent, engaging and energetic tweeter is totally worth following.  @radiomum is a really good sort.  What you see is what you get and she'll always give you an honest answer.  I give @radiomum two thumbs up!

Note - one of the rules of the blog is no one famous.  Well to be honest (and this is absolutely no disrespect to Lorna) I don't consider her to be famous as such.  Especially not on twitter.  With just over 900 followers she isn't breaking the record books in the respect.  And this is my blog - so there :-p

Random follow #165 - @keeweedoc

It doesn't matter what you do, who you are or where you live.  If you are on twitter you start at the exact same place as everyone else does.  On twitter - you're an egg.  And its from that egg that each and every account evolves and becomes something.  One thing I know for sure is that @keeweedoc is anything but an egg.

This incredibly nice guy is a dad and a doctor.  I put them in that order because that is the order of priority for Andre.  If you check out the photos that have been uploaded you can easily see that his kids mean the absolute world.

Andre is conversational, interactive and not afraid to share some little nuggets of medical advice along the way as he tweets.  And whats really neat is seeing the global scale of interactions with other people.  There certainly are not any geographical restraints or borders in social media.

When someone is tweeting out there to the big bad world you do like to make sure that you give people some sort of cultural context about where you are from.  And this tweet here certainly achieves that with a BANG! -->

"If it all gets too much you are welcome in new Zealand. After you've treated your first drunk dwarf you'll love it. #tipsfornewdocs"

@keeweedoc is an incredibly nice guy with a fantastic sense of humor.  If his bedside manner and patient interactions are as good as his tweets and online conversations then I bet his patients really enjoy see him come around to visit them.  He has a cool, calm and collected style that sees him tweet with ease and an ability to keep it real.

Occasionally he really turns your timeline on its head and comes out with what can best be described as "where on earth did that come from?" tweets -

"The senate has been a joke ever since jarjar binks was elected."
(Just to add some context this tweet was sent while Mr Rudd was overthrowing Ms Gillard).
Above all else here is one tip that transcends not the medical profession but also is a fantastic point to note for everyday living as well -

"Patients shouldn't be thought of as someones mother, father ect. All patients are someone and deserve your respect. #TipsForNewDocs"

Final word - all the best to Andre and his family with the addition of new family member number 3 currently under development.  We look forward to seeing the development and photos of said newborn upon their arrival!

Note - any spelling mistakes are the original property of the tweeter @keeweedoc! LOL!