Saturday, November 29, 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014

Neat to see Air New Zealand…

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Even as a youngster….I always wondered…

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

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

Bit of irony in the name ...

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of the little boat here.

Good sign for the start of voting in…

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the gigatown competition. Rainbow over Tahunanui this am.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Perhaps Nelson has too much sunshine…

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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…

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

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Impressive feats at yesterdays annual Truck Show…

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in Stoke.

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

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Friday, November 7, 2014

First Aussie Naval Vessel in Port for a long time…

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today. HMAS Sydney ….

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decided to pop by ……

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

PHOTO SOURCE - Port Nelson webcam images

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Local fire fighters must dred 5th November….

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

Monday, November 3, 2014

Spotted in the wild…

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

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Lots for Kids to do today…

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

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visit Enner Glynn Promary for their Annual Gala…or

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visit the SPCA in Waimea Rd for their Open Day.