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Getting out


I'm really relishing getting out and about into town now that Spring is here. If you haven't heard through the news New Zealand has had some stinker storms, one of which recently was suppose to hit the West Coast but thankfully it missed us, sadly it hit Nelson and parts of Northland where we use to live. Thankfully the Grey River here has stop banks on either side and we don't seem to get as much rain as other parts get so flooding isn't an issue. 

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's signs.

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At Home In New Zealand said…
I did wonder how you were getting on, so am happy to hear things are okay in your part of the world. I have relations in the Nelson area who didn't fare so well.
1 September 2022 at 20:57
DawnTreader said…
Glad you've been able to get out and enjoy spring! :)
1 September 2022 at 21:21
Tom said…
...I hope that you don't wash away!
1 September 2022 at 22:13
local alien said…
Spring at long last!! Hope no more storms come your way. I saw in the news about Nelson. They got a bad hit. And that mudslide in Lower Hutt!
2 September 2022 at 03:52
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Glad you were safe from the storm and hope that continues. Well, of course actually I hope the whole country is. Happy Spring!
2 September 2022 at 09:22
magiceye said…
Sure a great time to be gallivanting! Take care.
2 September 2022 at 12:35
Pisi Prkl said…
Nice and quiet. Looks like you got hole town all for yourself.
2 September 2022 at 13:07
roentare said…
Nice streetscape. It is indeed great to get out. Getting physical is nice.
2 September 2022 at 14:23
Iris Flavia said…
It must be scary to live in your area.. at times. Other it looks beautiful.
2 September 2022 at 15:39
Jim said…
Great sky shot.
2 September 2022 at 18:10
Light and Voices said…
Glad you are okay. Quiet street scene.
3 September 2022 at 00:05
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I'm glad your area escaped flooding.
3 September 2022 at 01:54
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Looks beautiful, and glad the storm missed you!
3 September 2022 at 09:12
NatureFootstep said…
you have spring to enjoy. We have fall waiting for us.
5 September 2022 at 09:53
Andree said…
Really enjoy getting out and about with you to see your sights. It'll be extra fun seeing your summer as I freeze this winter! ;-)
6 September 2022 at 03:20
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