Sideswipe: In the way

More bad Auckland parking. Spotted at the Westfield Shopping Centre in St Lukes. Photo / Supplied

Santa without his claws

Russell asked his 2-year-old nephew Adam if he was looking forward to a visit from Santa Claus. He was surprised by his worried look and concerned response:"No. Santa can come, but not the claws - they might scratch me!"

Birthday bucks for Quincey

Geneva was walking back from the supermarket in Grey Lynn on Saturday and spotted an envelope saying "Quincey Happy 21st". There was no address so she opened it for more clues. "Inside was a cute birthday card with $50 in it from Quincey's grandmother. We'd like to return it to him, so if you are reading this, Quincey, send an email to Sideswipe and tell us your grandmother's name so we know it's you. Happy birthday!"

Mystery vege

David was amused while doing the grocery shopping at Countdown in Greenlane. "The checkout operator had to ask me what the celery was! Maybe they need to test new employees' knowledge of fruit and veges?"

Runaway Teddy

Anne writes: "The Teddy Bears' Picnic was a fantastic day except for one bear who lost his way. Brown and soft, a ribbon round his neck, all in all he's nondescript. We turned around and he was gone, leaving his owner sleepless and forlorn." If you think he's found his way into your home, Anne can come and pick him up - contact Sideswipe.