Random follow #72 - @kaponga01

"You take the man out of the 'Naki but you can't take the 'Naki out of the man"

Never a truer word has ever been spoken
About the tweeter known as @kaponga01.
He is amber and black through and through
And enjoys nothing more than the sun

He is the boss of a company
That just happens to be based in Auckland
And when you're the boss there are some skills that you need
And you need to make sure you are talking


A married man is Jared is he
And a good man always has lots of supporters
The values he brings from the Taranaki
Are one's that he'll pass on to his daughters

A man of the outdoors he likes to go out
"Early morning starts allow for early afternoon fishing!"
And when he gets home he lets us all know
How he got on by his tweeting

"Tomorrow can't come soon! #longweek"
Means he really looks forward to his weekends
And finding balance in life is some necessary  advice
And so is "Another successful day gathering Paua"

He doesn't tweet all that often
But he does when he has something to say

"Getting ready for a flight around Mt Taranaki can't wait!!"
Is one brilliant way to spend a day

Come follow a good bloke who tweets and who fishes
Who will charn abd cajole you with his presence
And enrich your timeline with his thoughts about fanily
"Great week ended with fishing,sun,beach,family,friends, BBQ, drinks and lots if very cool presents."

Random follow #31 - @jamesotron

Every so often if you follow random people you'll very quickly cross paths with a segment of the community whom you would probably otherwise not have much contact with  With @jamesotron you will discover someone who has a love for all things tech.  If you aren't a part of a particular community it can be easy to get lost in the jargon or terminology that gets used.  However @jamesotron is quite clear that one of his missions is this "I care about making tech culture more inclusive."

And so he doesn't tweet all that much about tech stuff directly.  He tweets just enough to let you know that tech is what he does, loves and is something he knows a lot about.  He does also have a couple of other projects/accounts that he has created and you can find them here @axeio and @sociablenz

One thing he also has is great balance.  Work doesn't dominate his life and he has found some incredible balance in life. Being married to the lovely @becs certainly helps his credibility as well. And when you read tweets like this one you know the guy is a 100% good guy -

"So @becs is sitting next to me watching outrageous fortune, and I can't resist glancing over. It's like seeing old friends again." Aaawwwwwwwwwww. Not only does he tweet about the love of his life he also tweets about his nearest and dearest.  He also tells us a little about his kids -

"Kids switching from The Muppets to The Clone Wars. I guess I should make them breakfast."  and this one as well

"scratch that. my son’s first day of school that day! bad dad!"

And occasionally he tweets something very funny that makes you do a double take as to its meaning,  Take this one for example -

"A military jet just flew over my house. This is significant because in New Zealand we have no military jets."


If you are new to twitter and are wondering "what do I tweet? How do I tweet? What is there to talk about?" then @jamesotron is worth having a look at as an example of how to twee in such a way as to win friends and influence people.

Random follow #30 - @sterling_amanda

Social media is about engagement and conversation.  The really good tweeters not only tweet but they are able to bring together people from all over the twittersphere and can get them talking constructively about a particular topic.

@sterling_amanda is one person who has the knack to do so.  Every week (or so) you can join in the conversation all about HR and employment/worker engagement through the #NZLead stream.    @sterling_amanda is one half of the team who co-ordinate the conversation.  Her colleague
@TashTasticNZ is the other person who helps with the #NZLead conversation.

You will find that a lot of Amanda's tweets relate to her #NZLead project but when someone is as passionate about as she is about this one - what else would you expect?  They also have a website which you can find here http://nzlead.com/.

But just to break it up here are a few tweets that capture some of her personality in other ways -

"Making tequila slice and the mixture smells like margarita... Mmmm"

"haha was wondering my #nzlead stream looked so quiet - on the wrong page! #blondemoment #2ndoftheday"

@sterling_amanda is not a person to sit around and wait.  She won't "let the grass grow under her feet" as she is ambitious and determined yet still retains a warmth and openness to engage with others.  So in short she is really lovely.

I also know (by reading her tweets) that 2013 will be a BIG year for her  career wise.  With new responsibilities on national boards as well as travel to overseas places - she is going to be a very BUSY lady this year.

Random follow #29 - @Harfish

Todays random follow is no jamie Oliver.  In fact one might think that judging by some of his tweet she could be banned from the kitchen all together.  Tweeting at you coming straight out of Christchurch is @harfish.  If his tweets are anything to go by he is a real genuine bloke who is able to laugh at himself.  Try these tweets on for size -

"Starting the day with a fireball in the kitchen is totally a good thing right?"

"Instead of cooking my pork on the BBQ, I think I might save gas and just cook it on the patio"

"So apparently it IS possible to burn rice in a microwave"

@harfish is a man after my own heart in that he is a keen sports and fitness person.  His bio states that he is a sports reporter, gamer, rugby referee, runner.  That sounds like a fantastic mix of interests to me.  he also enjoys watching ice hockey which is a HUGE plus!  You can check out @harfish's website - http://www.fattofit.me/ - and see and read even more of his story.

The real story behind @harfish is the fact that he is an earthquake survivor.  Many people after the earthquakes for whatever reason packed up their lives and moved on.  Others decided the battle was worth it and saving Christchurch is an accomplish-able goal.  @harfish and his family are among those that have chosen to stay.  Full credit to him and his family for making such a choice and all the best to them.

So that's my very small take and recommendation to follow @harfish.  He strikes me as a great bloke who enjoys life and tries to do everything he can to suck every last drip and bit of blood out of life.

I'm picking that if you are able at some stage to convert your twitter follow into a real life meet and greet then you may want to invite yourself around for a BBQ.  That way you'll at least be outside should anything go wrong! LOL.

Random follow #28 - @anabels

Today's random kiwi tweeter is one of the great people of twitter who has yet to be discovered.  If there were a 'NZ Twitter Idol' competition today's person would be right up there in the top 10.  @anabels is a yet to be discovered gem of New Zealand twitter.  @anabels is really nice, has a great sense of humor, and is without a doubt highly intelligent as she is currently preparing her proposal for her PhD thesis research project.

It is rare that any tweeter can string multiple tweets in any day that are worthy of favoriting or make you (really) laugh out loud but @anabels is able to make me laugh multiple times a day.

Here are some examples of tweets that really amused me just in the last few days -

"Wednesday strikes again. 7pm and I've accomplished nothing going to bed before I do anything stupid Like text the tax accountant #stupidgirl"

"Love Real Groovy! Homer and The Hunger Games on the same shelf!"  (Editors note - that's Homer as is the philosopher and not The Simpsons cartoon character - LOL).

Another thing I like about @anabels is that she operates/works/lives and breathes higher education. An area that I know a little something about.

Here are a few other interesting bits and pieces - she has a great sense of musical taste (she went to Laneway Fest NZ), she is a sporty person - and likes running and triathlon too.

She also has a particular area of life that she tweets about.  Its like she has drawn a circle around what subjects she will tweet about and there are plenty of other areas that she won't.  Personally I really like that.  @anabels tweets allude to what she is doing but don't give away the full story.  Its like the tweets that are written relate to certain subject matters and the rest of her life stuff is contained to being "in real life".

So there you go.  Today's random kiwi tweeter is a yet to be discovered gem of New Zealand twitter. 

Random follow #27 - @scuba_nurse

<Today's random follow has taken me Week's to finally write up.  Not because it was hard but because i wanted to make sure that I did a really good job and did justice to the person.>

@scuba_nurse is quite simply a really neat tweeter.  She lives somewhere in Auckland (so her twitter bio says and she tweets the good stuff.  Not like ground breaking news or anything like that but really good down to earth tweets.  And funny, she is also very funny.  You find too much negativity or downer tweets which is really nice.  She is polite, tweets when tweeted to and is very genuine in her approach to social media. 

Here are a couple of tweets that I have favorited over the last few weeks -

"Learning new song on guitar, good progress on knitting made. Harry potter watched. Progress on actual chores. Zilch"

Or this one -

"That moment where you are about to call IT, and you think to check what your email IS, and you have been scanning to the wrong address"

Overall @scuba_nurse is a really nice person who gives encouragement to people that need it. She isn't  tied down to social media and she uses it as a fun way to interact with people on a daily basis.  In my opinion she totally adds value to the twitter conversation and is absolutely worth a follow should you feel inclined to do so..

Random follow #26 - @Nakiman

Many good things and many good people come from the various regions of the the West Coast of New Zealand.  Today's person tweets from one of the most resource rich and intense places in the country.  TARANAKI!!!!

@nakiman is from the region but has since made his way south to join all the cool kids in (you guessed it) Wellington.  Peter is a big sports fan and no doubt supports one of the finest rugby teams in New Zealand.  Taranaki.  Taranaki is more than just a place you live.  Its a province, a people and a way of life.

So why follow @nakiman?  Because he can hold a twitter conversation on just about any topic you care to imagine.  I am pretty sure that if the topic is sport he'll be better able to reply but if you try throwing any topic at him I bet you'll get a good reply.

Here's an absolute pearler of a tweet - "I reckon that guy is going home with Andy's Mrs if he loses #auspoen"

or this one - "My cat is a killer, two native flies this morning"

And he is a football fan.  All the best tweeters are football fans!  So in short @nakiman is an all round intelligent tweeter who can be engaged on most subjects known to mankind.  I wonder if he has ever considered being a talk back radio host?

This photo was taken somewhere in the Taranaki region in the 1970's.  

(Editors note - Not much has changed)

Random follow #25 - @KendallForbes

One of the nicest tweeters you will find online is @KendallForbes.  She is a very lovely young lady who gives her all to her work.  Kendall is a radio personality who works for More FM.  And not just a radio station like More FM in a big city somewhere - where she would hidden out of the way.  But she is located in a community style station on the Kapiti coast. 

Kapiti coast is a collection of beautiful spots in New Zealand that have great beaches. The kapiti coast is located north of Wellington and is a bustling wee community that is spread out over a vast geographical area.  The lifestyle is easy and the people are laid back.  Much like @KendallForbes. 

Here is an example of Kendall's sense of humor -

"Oh no. Just saw a guy wearing a t-shirt that said "Keep Calm and Oppa Gangnam Style". He was not wearing it ironically."

or this one

"What will the world think of us if we get rid of cats? How will I explain to the next generation how cute and cuddly they are? #ilovecats"

And here is what I really like about her - if you tweet her she will tweet you back.  And if you tweet something funny or intelligent she will actually let you know.  Because social media and twitter especially are about having a conversation and interacting.  Much like radio.

I totally take my hat off to someone who is prepared to work hard in a smaller role with a large company as she pursues her dreams, goals and desires.  There is a lot to be said for smaller communities and using the opportunities that give you to springboard further and higher in your career and life.

Kapiti Island, just off the coast of Paraparaumu

Random follow #24 - @Rotoscribe

@Rotoscribe has a tough job.  He is the single PR person who is the face and voice of @WaiarikiInst.  Actully he doesn't curate the Waiariki account but he does manage all the PR.  @rotoscribe also goes by the name of Craig in real life.

So for two days in a row now I am profiling people I have met in real life.  Craig is a really nice guy.  He hails originally from (you guessed it) Wellington ways but now he gets to live in the very lovely and beautiful city of Rotorua.

One thing I know that Craig really loves doing is mountain biking.  When you live in Rotorua mountain biking is almost a mandatory requirement of anyone and everyone wanting to live here.  Okay to be honest his old twitter account was way better than this one but as he is a friend he definitely needs some coverage.

If you want to follow him go for it.  But he's way better in real life.

Random follow #23 - @shineprjack

Choosing how you represent yourself on social media can be a little tricky to manage at times.  Some people have one account where they tweet everything and other people separate their accounts so they have one personal and one professional.

Today's random twitter follow has two accounts.  One personal (@ironjack35) and the other professional (@shineprjack).  I have followed Jackie on her @ironjack35  twitter account for some time now.  the other account though is a new one and I have only just started following @shineprjack for a week or so.

This is one of those rare occasions when i can actually tell you something real about today's person.  Jackie is an Ironwoman!  She loves triathlon and sport and she is super organized and efficient.  She is married and is a mum too.

One thing I have noticed is that Jackie is a really encouraging and uplifting person.  She is determined and focused but at the same time she is realistic about what she can and can't achieve at any given time.  Here are a couple of example tweets from her various accounts -

@IronJack35  "The best thing about daytime swim squad in our amazing 50m outdoor pool? An AMAZING tan - which for a redhead is significant!"

@shineprjack  "That moment when you discover that what you have been saying all along, for about 18 months, is in fact best practice. Nice" 

So now you have two options available to you.  Either way you will be making a good choice should you choose to push the follow button.

random follow #22 - @WellsNorthShore

Being given a recommendation by someone that they think you'd get on really well with someone else and then finding out that the recommendation was correct = priceless.

Earlier this week I sat down to watch some sports and of course do the obligatory twitter thing.  While watching the beginning of the game @swtgallagher tweeted me and said "Hey. I think you'll get along well with @WellsNorthShore".  And that ladies and gentlemen is history right there.

So here is what I know - he's a good guy.  He lived in Canada for a while when growing up.  He doesn't support a Canadian ice hockey team because he saw the light and supports the Pittsburgh Penguins.  He has a girlfriend and he is studying at a post graduate level.What else?  He has 'The Brain'  from the hit kids television show 'Pinky and the Brain' as his avatar. 

If you haven't seen he show "Pinky and The Brain" then you have missed out on watching some really funny television.  The show always had one line which was repeated by the lead character and it went a little something like this -

"Pinky: Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight? Brain: The same thing we do every night, Pinky -
try to take over the world!"

And he blogs too!  All about sports.  All about all sports even.  He knows his stuff about sport and like any good blogger what he doesn't know he makes up.  It appears he blogs more about winter sports than summer ones so don't go to his website expecting to know about the Australian Open.  If you follow him on twitter though he tweets a bit about whatever sport he is watching and his opinions are pretty good.

I have no doubt that is lots and lots of interesting and fun things about @WellsNorthShore that I haven't touched on.  Mainly because I have only been following him for like two or three days on twitter.  But if you follow him and ask about his interests etc - I am sure he will be oblige and tweet you too.

Random follow #21 - @nzange

Do you ever have that feeling of anticipation?  Like you know something really good is about to happen or take place but you're not quite sure where its going to come from.  You wait.  And you watch.  And then it happens - that moment when your excitement comes to fruition.

That's much how I feel about today's random tweeter.  @nzange chooses her words carefully and thinks before she tweet.  She offers encouragement to those who need it and has fun along the way.  She makes light of random everyday situations which can at times lead to some very funny tweet stories.  Here is just one example -

"Can't find something inconsequential. Trying to relax & worry about it tomorrow. Will. Not. Freak. Out"

Another really great thing about @nzange is that she shares her life and happenings through her blog.  So what you won't get on twitter is blatant oversharing.  @nzange is a healthy tweeter who is purposely elusive.  She engages in social media but at the same time manages to keep her distance.  And she quickly establishes that fact with her twitter bio - "I'm many things."

What you will often see are tiny little tweets that allude to a situation or scenario followed by a link to her blog. Her blog is a total piece of art just on its own.  It is totally worth looking at and reading.  @nzange has a very wicked sense of humor at times and has a very clever way of telling a story.  Here is a link to the first blog post of hers that I read and it had me rolling on the floor in total laughter -
http://notsurebutsure.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/a-stinky-mystery/

I ask to read her blog posts and if you don't any of then even remotely funny.....  then I give up.

Random follow #20 - @hoochicoochimun

Being yourself.  Standing up for what you believe in.  Never giving in.  These are all qualities that today's random tweeter.  @hoochicoochimun is not afraid to have his own opinion and share it. 

If all I knew about Mark was his bio then that would probably be enough to warrant following him and enquiring about him more -

"Like adventure, travel, interesting characters, including the underdog and the clever bugger."

He is not an abrasive tweeter but he does challenge you in such a way that you stop and think about what he said and then you have to go back and think about it again.  How do I know this?  Check this tweet out -

"I've made a life of swimming against the current. Not always easy. Keeps ya fit though."

This says to me that @hoochicoochimun is a person who knows exactly who he is and he isn't afraid to stick to his values.  From what I can see Mark doesn't tweet just for the heck of it.  I believe he tweets according to the old maxim - if you've got nothing good to say, then say nothing at all.

And you'll also find tha he has a diverse range of topics that he spends time musing on.  Sports, business and life in general.  Its not my place to tell you to follow him but I can totally recommend that you do.

Random follow #19 - @ChrisMorgueMan

I haven't been following @ChrisMorgueMan for very long.  In fact he was recommended to me by a very good friend of mine.  So I pushed the button and thought 'let's see how this guy tweets'. 

If his bio is anything to go by I'm picking that when sports are on, especially real rough sports like rugby league and boxing, then he'll really get to tweeting.  Live tweeting while a sports game or a great tv show is on takes social media to a whole 'nother level.

And he does tweet some quite good observations.  For example -

"Green Party list MP Gareth Hughes looks way too young to be a politician w/ a 5 y/o son. He looks to be about 17. That's a compliment. :-P"

And he also shares some of his opinions on television like this -

"I remember the actor who plays Zack used to work at Barkers at St Lukes Mall. #ShortlandStreet"

Here are a couple of other interesting facts that I managed to gleam about @ChrisMorgueMan as well.  Horror movies and Chris go together like ebony and ivory.  And I've got a funny feeling that with a twitter name that refers to death - you'll probably find he has a dark sense of humor too.

Random follow #18 - @samarasheppard

It is interesting that many kiwi's head overseas in search of fame, fortune and riches.  And it isn't until they achieve something REALLY big (aka a mainstream win of some sort) that people actually get to hear about those people.

@samarasheppard is exactly one of those people.  I have met Samara a few times over the past few years as she was a resident athlete with the educational institute that I work at.  She is a really lovely lass who is full of grit, determination and commitment to her sport.  She is a very humble young lady who is full of life and also a very smart cookie. 

Her sport being cross country mountain biking doesn't get a lot of coverage in the mainstream media in New Zealand but it is a HUGE sport with tons of opportunities overseas.  Did you know she won a World Cup race in 2012?  No.  Neither did I.  But my aim is to keep up with whats happening in 2013!

@samarasheppard  has a twitter account and a Facebook page through which you can keep up with her travels, exploits and undertakings from around the world but mainly in Europe (from what I understand).  And guess what she has her location based as Wellington (yes - yet another Wellingtonian..... but she is REALLY a Rotorua gal)

You're not going to find out too much by just checking out her twitter account but if you link social media with her website --> http://samarasheppard.com/  <-- then you'll get a pretty good picture of what life is like for a professional elite athlete.

Go hard Samara!

p.s. I hope you don't mind that I 'borrowed' one of your pictures for this blog post Samara!  Let me know if I need to change it or remove it please =)

Random follow #17 - @gloombat

Milly, aka @gloombat gets full marks for figuring out how twitter works and what makes a great tweeter within her first 100 tweets.  In actual fact @gloombat only actually has 104 tweets (at time of posting).

Her tweets are always varied and much like her (I suspect) very eccentric.  What I like is that her tweets aren't all one sided or single topic tweets.  When she tweets @gloombat manages to cover a range of different areas - from the weather to wine and

These are some of my favorite tweets that I have seen -

"UGH! Just noticed skanky lipstick on the rim of my glass AFTER I had finished drinking from it. Excuse me while I vom"

And with tweets like this you know she is a quick learner:

"Only a few minutes ago I did my first hashtag. Ima have me a celebratory beer"  

I'm not going to overstate or bang on about Milly except to say I think she is a great twitter peep who is keeping it real and brings a freshness to the social media realm.  Follow on!

Random follow #16 - @vinonurse

Couples and partners using twitter are really cool to interact with and watch tweet.  There is one couple on twitter now who are really funny to watch interact.  One half of this couple is one of the funniest guys you'll follow on NZ twitter - @kutch007.  Well guess who else is on twitter too now?  His wife!  Nicholle goes by the name of @vinonurse.  And she totally ticks all the boxes for why this blog was started.

She has only a handful of followers, she isn't famous and she is a genuine random kiwi tweeter.  She doesn't have a twitter bio as such but I think this tweet is a very good description of her and her taste "Is drinking vino, happy days!".

What do I enjoy about @vinonurse's tweeting?  The fact that she is able to give her husband so much grief on twitter.  Like funny stuff and jokes and the tweets are really great to watch.  Here is one example -

"@Kutch007 actually it helps me to be able to sit here and listen to you talk sh*t! Haha"

And occasionally, very occasionally @Kutch007 is able to get some of his own back.  Never a full frontal argument but more of a sneaky method of getting his own back.

"My husband @Kutch007 is the bestest!! PS. It's Juro here .... HAHAHA sssshhhh don't tell her"

Its not every day that you find a couple that both use twitter.  There are some great couples who do use twitter and when they do it totally adds to the value that each person contributes.  Not to mention it adds a whole different flavor to the twitter conversation.

If we are to use the language of wine to describe these two tweeters, here are the wine varities I think describe them well -

Aglianico - Considered the "noble varietal of the south," it is primarily grown in Basilicata and Campania. The name is derived from Hellenic, so it is considered a Greek transplant. Thick skinned and spicy, the wines are often both rustic and powerful.

and

Primitivo - A red grape planted found in southern Italy, most notably in Puglia. Primitivo is robust and rustic, with spicy black fruit notes, and thrives in very warm climates, where it can achieve very high alcohol levels.

I'll let you figure out which wine description applies to which tweeter ;)

Random follow #15 - @handsmegan, @nzcows and @angelahogg

Social media is for everyone.  It doesn't matter where you love or what you decide to do for a living.  Social media cuts across all sectors of society.  One area of industry that social media is becoming more and more popular with - is the farming sector.

Mid 2012 I started following a tweeter who goes by the name of @nzcows.  If there was ever a more self explanatory twitter name than that - I have yet to find it.  Colin is a great tweeter and does a really good job of sharing what life is like down on the farm using an interesting lens.  He actively engages in #agchat and has introduced me to some other really great random NZ tweeters.

The person whom @nzcows introduced me to recently is @handsmegan.  Megans twitter bio is quite an appealing one and it certainly gets the brain cells moving.  Here's how it goes at the moment - Practical Environmentalist, Politics geek, Agriculture advocate and proud Rural NZer. And if that bio isn't enough to prove to you that Megan is a farmer through and through, then try this tweet -

"Being up at this hour makes me feel like I should be heading for a cowshed"

@hangsmegan  doesn't just tweet about cows and rural life but she tweets about subjects that she enjoys and finds fun too.  Much like a mixed farm what you'll find is a pleasant mix of tweets with Megan.  And she does tweet - a fair bit.  In a good way of course!

And it wouldn't be fair to do a blog post about farming tweeters if I didn't include another delightful lady of farming - @angelahogg. Angela is a really cool person.Much like Megan she works hard and works hard to keep a good balance in her life.  And as an advanced notice Angela is organizing the inaugural #tweetup with #AgChatNz in Ashburton at a Farming conference of some kind between the 3rd and 5th July, 2013.  See you there?

Editors note - I've never been to Ashburton myself (hint, hint) so if anyone happened to think they'd help me to get there - I wouldn't say no!  LOL.

 Otago - in summer

and Otago in winter :)

Random follow #14 - @katywr and @curlsinmyhair

Today I'm going with two tweeters.  Why two?  Because they are  (best friends).  Not just twitter besties but best friends in real life who have been able to link up through twitter (and Facebook too probably) and continue on their friendship.  Through thick and thin their friendship has stood the test of time and they are still going strong.

So who are these two tweeters?  They would be two very lovely ladies who go by the twitter names @katywr and @curlsinmyhair.

I haven't tried looking to see how often they tweet each other but I'm sure it must be often.  Real friendships can occur online but the depth and need of a friendship that only ever occurs in an online space (I think) doesn't really develop the depth or emotion that being friends in real life does.  And lots of conversations and communication occurs via DM's om twitter.  And I am picking time on the telephone too.

As individuals though I really enjoy seeing their individual timelines when you see tweets like these appear -

"NOT IMPRESSED at #hubby trying to contain laughter, while trying to explain to #missfive why 'Shit' is only an adult word."  That from @katywr.   And this tweet from  @curlsinmyhair -

"4 out of 4 people agree, purple asparagus does not cause "asparagus wee". #strangebuttrue"

So there you go.  Besties use twitter too.  And this is the tweet that tops all other tweets to describe the friendship -

"@Katywr @Pammygirl @HagmanNZ I love my besties like I love chocolate, which is a lot & all the time by the way!"

Random follow #13 - @ChantalsHB

If you are looking for the ultimate super food (aka organic) store in the North Island then I do believe that @ChantalsHB takes that title easily.  They sell some of the absolute BEST fresh produce, whole foods and organic products that are available anywhere.

Whats even better about the store?  They have a cafe that serves fair trade coffee and makes some of the meanest smoothies you can get from anywhere.

What I enjoy about the tweets is that they aren't like "This weeks specials are....." but they are the tweets and goings on of Lisa D. who curates the twitter account for @ChantalsHB.  Here a couple of tweets that totally cracked me up -

"My first tomato of the season is ripe, Im excited...even though its a cherry tomato" and this one....

"What a bloody fantastic idea..mobile coffee van just pulled in to campsite. Im running like a mad woman".

If you take some time next time you are in the Hawkes Bay call in and say hi.  I am sure if you tell them you follow them on twitter the least they will do is give you a smile.  And keep an eye open for some of the locals like - @brenasmith, @kylieberrynz  and maybe even @MrBobbyDigital