30 Dec 2026 – A Christmas wish and a possum tale.
We are fairly certain that Junior Miss has been very naughty this year.
Brush-tailed possums wee on themselves and lick their paws to cool down. It is currently 33oc in the tinny.
No matter the time of year, a kind word and a kind deed are worth more than all the riches in the world. My TL and I hope you spread your warmth and kindness generously over the festive period and we wish you all the very best for 2026.
Kind Regards.
Tracy
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 
Possums are Possums cute but smelly. Want to catch me and pick me up as I am so cute, here let me wee on you.
Have a fabulous 2026 Tracy
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You too, Brian.
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Oh, that is just one very cute possum seeking attention 🙂 ! Taking eyes away from all that cuteness may I wish you and yours all you would wish for yourself when the bells ring in the new and hopefully better year for all . . .
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Thank you, Eha. Yes, let’s hope. Wishing you and health and peace in the year ahead.
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And all good wishes to you and your family – including the possum – this coming year.
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Thank you, Margaret. And best wishes to you too.
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Possums aren’t a favourable addition to a household down here. All the best for 2026. Double wishes 😁
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Thanks, Suzanne. I understand possums are a serious pest in NZ and that they kill off a lot of wildlife. For that reason, I have a pair of possum socks that were made in NZ.
Ditto.
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All the very best to you and yours, Tracy, and as for Junior Miss, how chilled can you get 🙂
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Thank you, Tish, and best wishes to you too. Junior Miss is indeed very chilled.
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I’m not sure I am finding their habits endearing but … so far AI has not yet added “smell” to its feature.
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Haha, it is bound to happen. When they get into the roof cavity of people’s houses and wee on the ceiling, endearing is not the term people use to describe them.
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Our Tasmanian possums have to worry more about keeping warm and dry and not blown out of their hidey holes. They were quite active before Christmas with several mums and bubs visiting our garden. Most of the babies were off mum’s back by then. They are a bit elusive now because of holiday visitors in the neighbourhood which is usually very quiet. We might not see much of them till February.
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I imagine they seek out fireplaces when it gets a bit chilly for them in Tassie, Vanda. Is February when they normally bring their new babies around?
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Junior Miss knows how to charm, doesn’t she?
Happy 2026 to you and your family. Fingers crossed for a good year.
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