06 December 2013

Father Christmas - with a long history

This Father Christmas was originally on the Farmers building in Hobson street. I don't know for how long but it was there in 1976 when I moved to Auckland. When the Farmers closed mid 1990's it ended up in storage only to be restored and put in Queen street in recent times. One of his eyes used to wink and his finger moved but I think maybe this was thought too sleazy for modern day Santa.


Sky City Auckland - sleaze


14 September 2013

My dad and his best buddy from his primary school days


Dad (on the right) died one year ago aged 89 , Ivan passed away this year 

23 August 2013

Birkenhead



HDR image ex IPhone 4

12 August 2013

This may seem a little strange but...

Lightly smoked grilled fish fillet on a fish chowder with a poached egg on top. West Plaza Wellington. Actually it was damn  delicious and quite filling on a freezing Wellington evening.    

20 July 2013

Devonport

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Auckland City 


Bakery Devonport - excellent Florentines