Tasman Heights Lookout

This is another good lookout around here.

Tahunanui Back Beach

This is a view from a middle of long steps in the walkway up to the Princess Drive. What we can see is the Tahunaui Back beach which is the sandy space on the centre of photo and the eastern mountain range on the back drop.

Mitre 10 Mega Store

The huge orange building in the distance is the one. This is a large Hardware store, we have many other competitors near by but Mitre 10 and it's Mega store variance is quite popular - well, that's where I go normally.

I've Got a Dinosaur on My Face

Jane, a Nancie and my one-time ukulele teacher, did a smashing job of painting dinosaurs on baby faces at Kath's party. In fact, the Nancies were there in full force volunteering on many different tasks, and even performing their song, "Save the Planet", now on Kath's CD, which is called "I've Got a Dinosaur in My Back Yard"!

The compassionate adult that Jane is, shortly after this shot she turned the chairs around so her "clients" can watch Kath perform while having their faces painted.

Kids Don't Know Road Codes

The education (??) section of the police visits the local schools for a bit of cycle education. I'm not sure if this is just about bike riding, or the program includes crossing the street and other pedestrian behavior.

The police persons come with bikes (and presumably the helmets) for the day.

Utility Vehicle?

No, not the utility vehicle; the one across the street! I was in the waiting room of Paul the Dentist's place, discussing with Erika what on earth it could be. Whatever the function, we named it, "Standing Room Only".

PS - I mean the tiny house with its own chimney towed by the pickup.

Festive!

I finished a project last night and suddenly the room is looking a tiny bit Christmasy! Pity they have to be sent away before the end of the week.

Last Night

It turns from a golden sky to this inferno.

The Great Escape

Che Vincent's work, the title of which I could not find, at Sealevel Studio. We'll just call it The Great Escape for now. The turtles remind me of my mother's tiny Native American-carved stone (?) piece, one leg of which I broke when I was a kid and didn't tell her.

Maple Tree

It's our little maple tree. It has a new lime green leaves that taking sun shower. (A soft focus filter is used.)

Dinosaur Slayer

I have a dozen blurred pics of this wee Slayer from Saturday, oblivious to Kath's singing, busy at his job. I didn't know two-year-olds can concentrate on a mission so intently and for such a long time. (Over 20 minutes?)

Dance

It was an awesome party and very good band, Tim! Thanks.

Shadow

Runner up for the "December 2008 Theme Day: Circles/Spheres". This one is TOO(?) straight interpretation compare to the yesterday's one. But, I love those leaves scattered around the shadow of hoop. We have a wee game called "玉入れ Ta Ma I (not ai but just i) Re", played by a group of little children at sports festival in Japan. Two team race to put a little ball to the basket and a team who get more ball wins. Simple and fun! This image just remind me the game as a leaves as small balls that children try to put in the basket.

December 2008 Theme Day: Circles/Spheres

This is a rain drop on the grape vine.

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