Sep 29, 2019

The Strand

Tauranga.
Somewhat enhanced images of three stand out aspects of the Strand Gardens.



Sep 26, 2019

Photography Not Allowed

  Jay and I went to the circus. 
Where were the lions, flaming hoops, elephants, biking bears, evil crazy clowns?
Oh that's right it's 2019 not 1960.
All good but photo's not allowed.
But... 


 This was impressive
 First candy floss. Don't tell mum..



Sep 24, 2019

Sep 22, 2019

Steam Punk

Jay with an amazing Steam Punk style motorbike at Greerton Cherry Blossom festival day.
No steam power here though, its a bloody big V8

Wraps Are Off

The new IRD building Elizabeth St Tauranga
After a couple of years under the white wrap this appeared.
Hmm? I think the white wrap had a lot going for it.

Under wrap November 2018

Sep 20, 2019

UFOs. At Last

No bout about it now. We are not alone!
Really? Judge for yourselves.  Recent news items from USA bring a new perspective. 

Sep 19, 2019

Sep 17, 2019

Pukeko

These guys can be a real pest but they display a cocky attitude as they strut around which is worth watching.




Sep 15, 2019

Made It

Jay, chuffed to have made it to the waterfall on our bush walk today.
Jay growing up

The Strand Tauranga

January 1st 2009
September 15th 2019
A work in progress.
Click on the image to enlarge.


Around The Waterfront

Misty Mount and water action 
 Airbrakes
These two guys came close to crashing head on till the guy at the top applied his brakes.
 Gannet hunting
AIMS games yachting
NZ Herald story Link
 Cranes at the Mount wharf
 Seagull

Sep 8, 2019

Today

Culham Engineering construction.
No idea what it is but it was on the harbour early today/
 Steel coming out of the ground on Farmers Building downtown Tauranga
 Annoying
 Outcast