Car

This fine specimen of the auto designers art was spotted on a wall in Gore, I think, many years ago. It must of taken a long time to paint. Maybe it was in an ex car sales yard or someone was trying to illustrate a hover car of the future? I find it way more pleasing and talented than all the torrid vandalistic scribblings and sprayings that blank walls attract these days.

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There has been an accumulation of these waste products of late that have been begging to be snapped.
Desperate days!

Overwhelmed

The love, support and generosity of Family and Friends has overwhelmed me. We have dined like royalty on all the delicious meals that have lovingly prepared and hand delivered. The amazingly generous and thoughtful gifts have touched me deeply, very deeply. It gives me strength to know that when you step in a dog turd on life's footpath, there are so many wonderful people there to jump in and help you get ready for the next steps with clean shoes.
A massive heart felt thanks to everyone who has wished me well. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Myocardial Infarction

Life took another unexpected detour last week. I spent some time staring at walls, lots of sleeping, having tests and being continually monitored. Heart attacks strike so quickly. I am so grateful to my dear dear wife Helen who had the presence of mind too call an Ambulance, being a bloke I would have just stuck it out and hoped it would go away. It's strange being wheeled about on a stretcher, only seeing what's above gives very few clues as to your location, it felt like one of those doctors and nurses medical, disease of the week TV dramas, I always poo poo and harass Helen for watching.
If I was going to nominate a profession that deserved much more recognition and remuneration, I would pick Nurses. The job they do with such grace, humanity and dignity leaves me in total awe. Thank you. Im at home now on very strict rest rules. Hopefully this may give me some to to think about future snaps.

Tekapo

A few snaps from a recent trip to Tekapo. The top pic is of the lake with a a magnificent concrete structure that looks to be connected to hydro electricity production. The next down is at the bottom of the the lake over flow gates.
The bench and apples are tucked away on the main road.
Tekapo seems to have numerous pine trees that have two main trunks. Could be something to do with the extremes of hot and cold weather or maybe the rabbits chew on the saplings?

Fairies wear undies

I find something a bit disturbing about a Fairy flashing her undergarments in such a blatantly flirtatious manner. It also seems a bit ordinary, I thought there was more mystery. This little one was glimpsed in a widow on the main street of Reefton.

War Memorial

I've been intrigued by War Memorials for yonks. This one in Reefton on the West Coast has to be the most well tendered one I've seen. The living floral tributes are bedazzling.