Saturday 30 November 2013

My World

Contractor's code, SH50a
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Friday 29 November 2013

My World

Just heavenly - Bird of Paradise in the Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier photograph
Just heavenly
Bird of Paradise in the Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Thursday 28 November 2013

My World

Leadlight in Ahuriri, Napier photograph
Leadlight in Ahuriri, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Wednesday 27 November 2013

My World

Shags on shingle, Tukituki River, Haumoana photograph
Shags on shingle
Tukituki River, Haumoana
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Spice of Life

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today J

Lucy Simmons, 5, Havelock North - 26th Mammoth Book Sale, run by Hastings Host Lions Club, at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings photograph
 Young reader
Lucy Simmons, 5, Havelock North, reading a picture book at the 26th Mammoth Book Sale, run by Hastings Host Lions Club at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings
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Taylin Myburgh, 12, Wanganui - commercial garden, Trenrose Paeonies and Garden, SH50, Tikokino, part of the Tikokino District Gardens event photograph
Matching colours
Taylin Myburgh, 12, Wanganui, in the commercial garden at Trenrose Paeonies and Garden, SH50, Tikokino, part of the Tikokino District Gardens event
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L-R: Jack Robertson, Logan Jane, Aidan Kearvell, all from Tikokino - Country Fair, fundraiser, Tikokino School, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay photograph
Boys who like shopping
L-R: Jack Robertson, Logan Jane and Aidan Kearvell, all from Tikokino, looking for a bargain at a Country Fair fundraiser at Tikokino School, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
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Flynn Kittow, 10, Tikokino, apple-bobbing, got nine in one minute - Country Fair, fundraiser, Tikokino School, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay photograph
Dunk'n for apples
Flynn Kittow, 10, Tikokino, apple-bobbing (got nine in one minute) at a Country Fair fundraiser at Tikokino School, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
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L-R: Bella Heeringa, 4, Quinn Heeringa, 2, Twford School Country Fair, Twyford, Hastings photograph
Toddler trolley
L-R: Bella Heeringa, 4, Quinn Heeringa, 2, at Twford School Country Fair, Twyford, Hastings
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Jack Hughes, 7, Twyford, buying a hot dog - Twford School Country Fair, Twyford, Hastings photograph
Hot lickety dog
Jack Hughes, 7, Twyford, buying a hot dog at Twyford School Country Fair, Twyford, Hastings
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Young women on the rocks at East Pier, Ahuriri, Napier photograph
Birthday outing
Young women on the rocks at East Pier, Ahuriri, Napier
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Monday 25 November 2013

Sunday 24 November 2013

Living the Dream

"Eight year old boy having 10 seizures per day and 7 each night. His parents brought family to Redding specifically for him to be healed. After three weeks in this environment his seizures had dropped to 7 per day and 3 per night. At Wednesday evening kids class, leader asked kids if there was anyone with learning disorders. Boy blurted out 'I have seizures.' They brought him up front and got all kids to pray for him. Childrens’ team saw a vision of Jesus 1000 feet tall and the seizures the size of an ant. So, in a nonchalant tone the kids all said "Seizures, leave him alone." Four days later (Sunday) the boy came bursting into kids class saying "I haven't had any more seizures!" One and half months later we received report there were still no seizures."

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Dream Culture: Bringing your Dreams to Life 

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Mixed emotions, beauty and tragedy, poignant reminders on the Hawke's Bay Expressway photograph
Mixed emotions
Beauty and tragedy, poignant reminders on the Hawke's Bay Expressway
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Saturday 23 November 2013

My World

Lights in trees, Sacred Hill Winery, Puketapu photograph
Lights in trees
Sacred Hill Winery, Puketapu
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Friday 22 November 2013

My World

Tyre recycling in the Iron Pot, Napier photograph
Tyre recycling
In the Iron Pot, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Thursday 21 November 2013

My World

New Zealand's most-loved scavengers - seagulls on Pacific Beach, Napier photograph
New Zealand's most-loved scavengers
Seagulls on Pacific Beach, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Wednesday 20 November 2013

My World

Look out sign in the Pan Pac Tangoio Forest. Still trying to work this one out, the lookout was about 100m away...? photograph
Look out sign in the Pan Pac Tangoio Forest
Still trying to work this one out, the lookout was about 100m away...?
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Tuesday 19 November 2013

My World

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today J

 Children play swingball at Picnic in the Vines, Te Awa Winery, SH50, Hastings, a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event photograph
Not just an adult's event
Children play swingball at Picnic in the Vines, Te Awa Winery, SH50, Hastings, a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event
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L-R: Lisa Cameron and Sandy Hallett, both from Taupo, heading off to Unison Vineyard, SH50, Hastings - The Wineries Ride, started at Sileni Estate Winery, peddled around Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravels - a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event photograph
Self-propelled limo's
L-R: Lisa Cameron and Sandy Hallett, both from Taupo, heading off to Unison Vineyard, SH50, Hastings - The Wineries Ride, started at Sileni Estate Winery, peddled around Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravels - a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event
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Table setting with Ben Bayly from the Grove, at Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Mangateretere, Hastings - a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event photograph
Glinting glassware
Table setting with Ben Bayly from the Grove, at Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Mangateretere, Hastings - a F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) event
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Dawn Princess, a cruise ship moored in Napier Port, Napier photograph
On her way
Dawn Princess, a cruise ship moored in Napier Port, Napier
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Staff from Pro Arbore Treecare Specialists, contractors to Hastings District Council, cutting down a redwood, one of  six ageing trees being removed from Oak Ave, aka Ormond Rd, Hastings. photograph
Out on a limb
Staff from Pro Arbore Treecare Specialists, contractors to Hastings District Council, cutting down a redwood, one of  six ageing trees being removed from Oak Ave, aka Ormond Rd, Hastings.
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A garden sculpture at Birdwoods Gallery, Middle Rd, Havelock North photograph
Rusty robin
A garden sculpture at Birdwoods Gallery, Middle Rd, Havelock North.
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Monday 18 November 2013

Sunday 17 November 2013

Living the Dream

"Woman working in accounting department heard that her supervisor was being treated for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. She approached her supervisor and asked if she could pray with her. The supervisor agreed and asked if she could pray with her weekly. Woman agreed. In 3 months the supervisor came in to work ran up to the woman, hug her and said, "I am cancer free! Do you have a prayer circle I can be a part of to pray for others?" The woman didn't have one, but right then created one. In two weeks 11 co-workers joined this prayer circle and weekly takes prayer requests from employees. Redding, Ca"

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Heaven in Business

My World

Work in progress, kiwifruit bird-netting going up in Puketapu photograph
Work in progress
Kiwifruit bird-netting going up in Puketapu
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Saturday 16 November 2013

My World

Hawke's Bay's own Mediterranean - window balcony photograph
Hawke's Bay's own Mediterranean
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Friday 15 November 2013

My World

Yellow flower in the Ahuriri Estuary, Napier, and beyond that, I've  got no idea, Google Images wasn't much help. I reckon next time I'll pick one and bowl into a garden shop photograph
Yellow flower
In the Ahuriri Estuary, Napier,
and beyond that, I've  got no idea, Google Images wasn't much help. I reckon next time I'll pick one and bowl into a garden shop J
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Thursday 14 November 2013

Maybe God knew

So, is it better to be single and lonely, or to be lonely within in a marriage? And which is worse, to remain lonely in a marriage, or to consider a future alone? And if you had a choice, is it better to have lost a loved one through death or divorce, or to have never loved at all? To have at least some memories or to never have taken the risk?

In Genesis, God said, "It is not good that Man should be alone," speaking specifically of Man's potential relationship with Woman. But here's a thought: To be alone does not inherently mean to be lonely. There are times we need to be by ourselves.

In Psalms, David writes that, "God sets the solitary in families," but just being "in a relationship" doesn't imply you'll never feel lonely.

Maybe it's a coincidence, that having written thus far, I came across the following blog post by Rick Warren:
Loneliness is a time to become better acquainted with God. In your season of loneliness, you need to recognize God’s presence.
Maybe it's a coincidence that the very next day, I came across the following video by Shimi Cohen, entitled The Innovation of Loneliness, where he explores the relationship between connectedness and conversation in social media:


 
Maybe God knew what was on my mind....

Maybe I just need to take the time to soothe my soul.... 
 

 
Sometimes music can say it so much better....

My World

Art Deco lights in the Masonic Hotel, Napier photograph
Art Deco lights
In the Masonic Hotel, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Wednesday 13 November 2013

My World


The magnificent hawk - This one got away, but I'll be back.... photograph
The magnificent hawk
This one got away, but I'll be back....
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Spice of Life

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today J

The sun sets over Iwitea, north of Wairoa, near a beach where two family members drowned trying to rescue another family member. They were at Iwitea Marae for an unveiling and wedding later in the week. photograph
Setting sun
The sun sets over Iwitea, north of Wairoa, near a beach where two family members drowned trying to rescue another family member. They were at Iwitea Marae for an unveiling and wedding later in the week.
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Fires, fireworks, sky rockets, Guy Fawkes night on the beach, Marine Parade, Napier photograph
Fireworks fun
Fireworks and sky rockets, Guy Fawkes night on the beach, Marine Parade, Napier
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Fires, fireworks, sky rockets, Guy Fawkes night on the beach, Marine Parade, Napier photograph
Community celebration
Fires, fireworks, sky rockets, Guy Fawkes night on the beach, Marine Parade, Napier
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Laurie Horsefall, Hastings, with Raid, working in the Tux Show Ring - dog trials - Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show, CHB Show, Waipukurau photograph
Woolly waywards
Laurie Horsefall, Hastings, with Raid, working in the Tux Show Ring, dog trials at the Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show, Waipukurau
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Andy Palliser, Napier, formerly from Canterbury, pictured at Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Napier - promo for Hawke's Bay premier teams' competition which starts on Saturday. photograph
Backhand comin' at ya
Andy Palliser, Napier, formerly from Canterbury, pictured at Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Napier - promo for Hawke's Bay premier teams' competition which starts on Saturday.
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Tommy Taurima conducts the choir as folks waltz at his request, to one of his songs - function at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bridge Pa, Hastings. Tommy was presented with The Lei Pulama Aloha Living Treasure Award for services to the performing arts. photograph
Photographer's tip: Always watch the background when shooting
Tommy Taurima conducts the choir as folks waltz at his request, to one of his songs - function at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bridge Pa, Hastings. Tommy was presented with The Lei Pulama Aloha Living Treasure Award for services to the performing arts.
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Monday 11 November 2013

Quips & Quotes

Henry Ford: Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Living the Dream

"A family purchased a $1200 dog, Not long afterwards it wasn't doing well. Something was blocking and causing inflammation of intestines. They took it to the vet who did a diagnosis and said their choices were $4000 surgery (that wasn't guaranteed) or $200 euthanasia. The family took the dog home to decide. There was no way the dog could live because of blockage. It was starting to die. Six year old then said "Why are we crying? we should pray." The children started praying in tongues and singing over dog which had been lying motionless on the lounge floor. The Mom called out to the kids "Do you want to go outside?" The dog jumped up ran outside, ran around back yard couple times, pooped out blockage and is now 100%!"

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Dream Culture: Bringing your Dreams to Life 

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No lawns!! Apartments in Ahuriri, Napier photograph
No lawns!!
Apartments in Ahuriri, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Saturday 9 November 2013

My World

Napier, the city of palms photograph
Napier, the city of palms
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Friday 8 November 2013

My World

Ahuriri Estuary, Napier, an easy 60 minute walk photograph
Ahuriri Estuary, Napier
An easy 60 minute walk
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Thursday 7 November 2013

Who cares?

Just some of the people who are paid to care:
care-givers
psychiatrists
police
employers and managers
politicians
teachers and principals
shop assistants
nurses/doctors/medical staff
-----
 
People who may well care, but don't have to
colleagues
acquaintances
neighbours
subordinates
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People who are expected to care:
spouses
kids
parents
friends
fellow-parishioners
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So here's the question:
how do I feel when those that should care, don't?
and, for whom do I really care,
and actually, what does it look like?

My World

Skinny tree at Par 2 MiniGolf, on Marine Parade, Napier photograph
Skinny tree
Par 2 MiniGolf, on Marine Parade, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Wednesday 6 November 2013

My World


A chirpy male chaffinch photograph
A chirpy male chaffinch
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Spice of Life

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today J

Three Kings United - Cashmere Technical, Christchurch, vs Three Kings United, Auckland - Under-19 soccer, football tournament final at Park Island, Napier. The score was 2-2 at full time, and Three Kings United won 7-6 on a sudden-death penalty shootout. photograph
Winners celebrate
Three Kings United beat Cashmere Technical, Christchurch in their under-19 soccer, football tournament final at Park Island, Napier. The score was 2-2 at full time, and Three Kings United won 7-6 on a sudden-death penalty shootout.
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Graeme Downey and his wife Irene Downey, Hastings, are concerned about long grass, weeds, at the Hastings Cemetery, Orchard Rd, Hastings photograph
Weed problem
Graeme and Irene Downey, Hastings, are concerned about long grass, weeds, at the Hastings Cemetery, Orchard Rd, Hastings
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Part of a collection of "artist handmade books", by Julz Henderson - art exhibition at Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings photograph
Arty-types
Part of a collection of "artist handmade books", by Julz Henderson - art exhibition at Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings
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L-R: Cr Adrienne Pierce, Cr George Lyons, new councillors - Inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Hastings District Council in the Hastings District council chambers, Hastings photograph
Newbies
L-R: Cr Adrienne Pierce, Cr George Lyons, newly-elected councillors - Inaugural meeting of the Hastings District Council in the Hastings District council chambers, Hastings
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Right: Karleen Everitt, event director, took drinks of water and appealed to the protesters - About 17 members of Ngati Hineuru protested outside the Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings, venue for the annual conference of Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA). The protest was directed at Traci Houpapa, chairman of FOMA photograph
Protesters served
Right: Karleen Everitt, event director, took drinks of water and appealed to the protesters - About 17 members of Ngati Hineuru protested outside the Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings, venue for the annual conference of Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA). The protest was directed at Traci Houpapa, chairman of FOMA.
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L-R: James Wheeler, Traci Houpapa, chairman, Arawhetu Peretini, Jim Edmonds, Malcolm Short - members of the executive held a press conference - Federation of Maori Authorities FOMA, at the Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings, venue for their annual conference photograph
Right of reply
L-R: James Wheeler, Traci Houpapa, chairman, Arawhetu Peretini, Jim Edmonds, Malcolm Short - members of the executive held a press conference - Federation of Maori Authorities FOMA, at the Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hastings, venue for their annual conference
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Monday 4 November 2013

Sunday 3 November 2013

Living the Dream

"Healed in the atmosphere: Real estate business owner from Arizona returned from Heaven in Business workshop and suddenly realized she no longer had knee pain walking down stairs. For as long as she could remember, her left knee had hurt when she went down stairs. She emailed saying "I am pleased. I didn't even think to ask for prayer about it. So it was a "Just because I love you." How cool is that? It wasn't debilitating, just painful. I have no idea when it happened. I just discovered today it was gone. It's my new normal! That has never happened with any other business conference I have attended." "

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Heaven in Business 

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Café Culture,  Tennyson St, Napier photograph
Café Culture
Tennyson St, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Saturday 2 November 2013

My World

Sunny solar panels photograph
Sunny solar panels
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J

Friday 1 November 2013

My World

Low tide in the Ahuriri Estuary (and the Embankment Bridge), Napier photograph
Low tide in the Ahuriri Estuary
and the Embankment Bridge, Napier
A 5x-weekly photograph from around Hawke's Bay J