Sunday, 23 May 2010

OPENINGS IN OAMARU

Today was the official openings of the first stage of the Oamaru cycle/walkway and the Oamaru (vintage) Cycle Works, (pictured is the Queen of Oamaru and some of her entourage.
Our leader,


Living dangerously.



Vintage men & machines.




Historic Harbour St in a festive mood.



Thursday, 13 May 2010

A CELEBRATORY COUPLE OF DAYS AT A FAVOURITE PLACE

Moeraki Village, love it! "Truck" is centre of picture above wharf.
A very happy chappy with early birthday present, a plunger mug. Real coffee, yeha!!!!

Foggy morning.


A rural view from the lookout.



Steps. Millenium Walkway.




Peering down at sunbathing sealion.





World renowned "Fleurs Place" cafe/restaurant.






From our dining table looking across to "Truck" at holiday park.



























Saturday, 1 May 2010

FRIENDS, FAMILY & SEEING MORE SIGHTS

It all began with a trip to Kaitaia for my mates 65th.


"Narnia" brunch with Nana & Nanny, Whangarei.







Cuda the Kindergarten Kid.




Nova, it's a good life in the playpen.





Movan friends, Auckland.






Whale watching, Kaikoura.







Crayfish sandwich lunch, Kaikoura.








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Steam train from Feilding on South Island excursion, Kaikoura.



















Anzac Day dawn, Gore Bay.










The Johns of Christchurch, our old Kaitaia neighbours.











Akaroa












Mosquito Bomber Pilot, Air Force Museum, Christchurch.



























Otter, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Christchurch.



























The biggest jersey in the world, Geraldine