There was a post I put up on social media right at the end of 2023. It was taken in May of that year after an evening spent astro photographing at Lake Tekapo, I had zoomed across to Lake Pukaki to capture the sunrise over the Southern Alps via timelapse... Unbeknownst to me there was a meteor shower going on (as I later discovered). I do remember thinking at Lake Tekapo … [Read more...] about Meteors over the Southern Alps of New Zealand
Meteor Shower (Comet 46P / Wirtanen)
There was a meteor shower last night and New Zealand was in prime spot to observe it. Comet 46P / Wirtanen had gone too close to Jupiter in 1972 and the debris from that event was hitting Earth last night - having taken 51 years to get here! It had been a windy and cloudy day, but the skies had opened enough at night for me to 'generally' see the sky in the central North … [Read more...] about Meteor Shower (Comet 46P / Wirtanen)
Hydroplane Boats at Lake Maraetai
I caught wind that there was going to be a boat regatta on at Lake Maraetai over the weekend - and I was in the neighbourhood. Not only that, but there were going to be hydroplane boats there too! If you've never seen them before (like me), think 'top fuel dragster'. These things are fast, very fast - and very LOUD! … [Read more...] about Hydroplane Boats at Lake Maraetai
Riley the Ragdoll
I was looking after a friend's cats last week, 3 of them. One of the wee cuties was Riley who is a Ragdoll. Riley the Ragdoll … [Read more...] about Riley the Ragdoll
Meet Macy
A friend's cat called Macy. She was a bit wary of me at first... shy at best. But she has gotten very used to me & become my little buddy. She often comes to visit me to see what I'm up to and - being such a small thing, she can even balance on my knee when watching telly! Macy watching the world go by from her viewing spot. Macy balanced quite happily on my … [Read more...] about Meet Macy