Saturday, September 8, 2012

7 Trigs, 7 Days Day 6

Saturday. Gale force winds and rain. But I still made it up to the top of Mt Albert behind the National Hockey Stadium in Newtown.

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I had my parents’ dog too.

Looking north towards the city:

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And an extra trig we passed on the way back to watch hockey. Looking south-east over towards Wellington Airport.

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I hope the weather improves soon!

Rx

Friday, September 7, 2012

Making

I have been learning how to make Solar Plate prints out at the Hutt Art Centre . Here is a sneak peek:

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The orange part is the plate that you print.

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I have been using hubby’s bikes as inspiration.

And I have warped my loom this time with orange wool and cream alpaca in the warp.

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Rx

7 Trigs, 7 Days Day 5

Friday. Was a very windy grey day in Wellington so I didn’t want to climb too high. This is the top of  Tinakori Hill approx 303m.

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And the view of  Wellington  City :

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Here’s hoping the weather improves tomorow.

Rx

Thursday, September 6, 2012

7 Trigs, 7 Days day4

Thursday.Mt Kaukau. A bit windy and foggy at the top. Hence Maggie’s ears!

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According to NZ Lands and Survey  the trig is approximately 450m above sea level. It is about 10m higher than the base of the radio transmitter in the background on the left.

Rx

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

7 Days, 7 Trigs Day 3

Wednesday. Top of Johnston Hill in Karori. Looking South over Karori to Cook Strait.

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Looking down on top of the pillar:

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Here’s hoping the weather stays fine for tomorrow and the rest of the week.

Rx