Its Saturday, therefore….

…time for morning exercise in Nelson.

Neat to see Air New Zealand…

…painting the Dash 8’s in the newer colours after their C checks.

Even as a youngster….I always wondered…

…after reading too many adventure books I think….what it would have been like running away to sea…

…and on nights like tonight…I wonder where these folk will wake up in a weeks time?

Bit of irony in the name ...

of the little boat here.

Good sign for the start of voting in…

the gigatown competition. Rainbow over Tahunanui this am.

Port Nelson traffic a bit busier…

…than usual tonight?

Perhaps Nelson has too much sunshine…

out taking photos of homes for sale this afternoon in this perfect weather….when I spot a few locals enjoying it a bit more than what I’d term normal? Keg and all….?

On Main Road Stoke!

Currently about 10nm out from Port Nelson…

but soon to be parked up…Jens Maersk & crew about to enjoy the rest of the day in our part of the world.

Impressive feats at yesterdays annual Truck Show…

in Stoke.

And I think  the move to this location (while it lasts because a shopping centre is being constructed here) was a good one too.

Guess you’d have to agreed….

free advertising is got to be good for business.

First Aussie Naval Vessel in Port for a long time…

today. HMAS Sydney ….

decided to pop by ……

…and treat her crew to some proper R & R in New Zealands sunshine capital, Nelson.

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Local fire fighters must dred 5th November….

and it would appear as the evidence attests this morning they have reason too.

Spotted in the wild…

Nelsons most dedicated #gigatownNSN supporter on Waimea Rd this morning.

Lots for Kids to do today…

in Stoke. Visit Barnabas Anglican Church ( 523 Main Road Stoke Nelson) for their annual fair or

visit Enner Glynn Promary for their Annual Gala…or

visit the SPCA in Waimea Rd for their Open Day.