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Continue reading →: There’s blossom, it must be nearly SpringtimeSpring – so tantalisingly close. Winter has had it’s turn, so bring on Spring – we can really do with some colour and blue skies.
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Continue reading →: Market on the Lawn in West MeltonA few photos I took today while visiting the Market on the Lawn in West Melton. Yes, it wasn’t actually on a lawn today – but apparently it will be once spring returns.
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Continue reading →: Science Fiction Bookstore on Lincoln Road in AddingtonI stumbled upon this second-hand book store today – on 261 Lincoln Road in Addington. Not sure how long it has been there, but if you are into Sci Fi then it’s definitely worth a visit. In fact worth a visit just to get a snap your nearest and dearest…
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Continue reading →: Heathcote River by Aynsley TerraceThis is such a lovely spot on Aynsley Terrace. The seagulls may or may not have been encouraged to take flight 🙂
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Continue reading →: DaffodilsSome early daffodils I bought today. It won’t be long and they’ll be flowering again in Hagley Park.
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Continue reading →: Science Alive Building DemolitionYet another building comes down.. this is the old Railway Station that was home to Science Alive. It quite shocking seeing it come down, as it is such a Christchurch landmark. It will be very weird driving down Moorhouse Avenue without the clock tower. Here’s a short video I took…
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Continue reading →: Hungry Sparrows On a Very Wet TuesdayIt’s been raining for days on end, so I took pity on the sparrows and threw out some bread and butter (and apple) for them. As you can see, it was pretty popular.
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Continue reading →: A Very Serious SandwichDefinitely an inside day today, brrr it’s been cold and wet and windy. So I stopped off at The Colombo and sampled a very serious chicken and peanut sandwich from The Serious Sandwich. It was very filling and delicious! Good and hot coffee too.
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Continue reading →: New Brighton Early Morning in the RainNot a wonderful day for photos today, it’s raining and quite cold. But despite that a few friends and I met at the pier to take what photos we could. It’s beautiful no matter the weather… though I would not recommend shooting in low light with a almost flat camera…
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Continue reading →: Shand’s Emporium, Hereford StreetBuilt in 1860 and still standing – this is Shand’s Emporium on Hereford Street. According to the Cera website it has a ‘make safe’ listing – which I assume means it’s going to be saved. I certainly hope so. It looks so forlorn sitting there – buildings to it’s left…
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Continue reading →: Cathedral Chalk Message on Fitzgerald AvenueI noticed this chalk drawing and quote this morning as I was driving down Fitzgerald Avenue. It’s written on the side of a building on the corner of Fitzgerald and Gloucester Street. I was not familiar with the quote, but the picture is clearly a reference to the impending demolition…
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Continue reading →: Dog Shaped Rubbish BinA dog-shaped rubbish bin for doggie do. Spotted in Ferrymead. And I even saw a lovely and very responsible dog walker using it.








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