Thursday, 29 October 2009

Great Southern Land








So when Jim Hickey said that there would be a southerly rolling up the country we should have taken him literally...Never before have I seen clouds literally rolling towards me, with the sky darkening and the wind suddenly starting to whip up...very, very cool! I don't think the photos quite do justice or give a sense of the power and vastness of it. And then we woke up this morning to find the foothills with a dusting of icing sugar on them. Typical New Zealand spring weather - 21 degrees, stunningly sunny during the day. Came home walked the dog about six in shorts and a t-shirt, helped Lyall outside with some building when at about eight o'clock the temperature started to change and those clouds came visiting.

Day off today. Visitors are here and we are wrapped up warm and off to Culverden Fete, with it's two hundred Christmas themed stalls...might come back just a little lighter in the bank balance me thinks lol.

14 comments:

mandyb said...

wow those are amazing weather shots...you should send them to JIM...have as good day at the fair!!

Vicki said...

Stunning photos Trace and have a great day at Culverden - look forward to hearing all about it.

Viv said...

Woohoo! Look at those clouds! That weather has hit us too, poor doggies wont be going for walkies this morning! Glad you liked my "TUTORIAL" LOL! Don't forget, those things can burn baby, burn! Had to throw out one that burst into flame! ROTFLMAO!

Jenny said...

Beautiful photos! I have seen it from Wellington Harbour rolling in over the SI. Hope you had a great day today

Tracy said...

Ohhhh Culverden Fete sounds like fun. Geezzz you take some amazing photos... looks scary!!

Mrs Frizz said...

Awesome pics ... and yep, on the mainland, there's nothing too strange about having four seasons in one day ... lol ...

Hope you had a fun day at the fair!

Jane said...

Stunning photos Trace enjoy the fete please put pic's up of your purchases and the fete if you take your camera..

topkatnz said...

Was gonna say 'great photos' but that seems so boring now!LOL Hope all is well your end, and you had a good time yesterday.

Heart in the country said...

Wow, amazing photos! You've missed your calling LoL.

I love christmas markets, if you've taken any photo's be sure to share :0)

Kx

Anonymous said...

Amazing photos, Trace!

Kelly said...

Awesome Photos!! I cant wait to hear what you brought at the fair, I havent been to one in years! The closest thing I might to manage in is the Riccarton market when it doesnt clash with the girls marching!

Nicki said...

Awesome photos!

Tracy L said...

Awesome photos, Trace! 200 Christmas themed stalls??? Sounds like heaven! Hope you had a lovely day.

gaye said...

hi trac. back on-line after the move!great photo of Meg..she loved that chair!!!
it was great to catch up with you too and meet donna.
awesome weather shots too!!! we have had crazy weather!!!
i heard the fete was very cold!!!!did you buy much?