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This has been one of the early buildings in Westport from the 1870s that is still being used for the local newspaper, so much old Victorian architecture in New Zealand.

We have had a bit of a rainy start to the week here. I was called for jury service a few weeks ago but luckily when I turned up to the local courthouse my name wasn't on the list so I was dismissed. I wasn't looking forward to having to tediously sit in a courtroom.

It's been bonkers this week at work too. Just so many easter eggs are being bought. I don't eat chocolate anymore, it seems I've gone off the taste.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's Signs.

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roentare said…
I am growing fond of these old vintage buildings as I grow older
28 March 2024 at 10:03
local alien said…
How nice to have gone off chocolate. You don't have to fight temptation! It's a difficult time of the year lol
Lovely old building
28 March 2024 at 19:48
s.c said…
That looks like a nice little building.
28 March 2024 at 23:29
Tom said…
...that's a classie building!
29 March 2024 at 01:06
Tigger's Mum said…
I do so love the style of our older buildings. Pity so many of them fall foul of earthquake standards of construction. Loads of old parts of Ashburton had to be demolished after the 2quakes in Christchurch and it destroyed so much of the character of the older part of town. (On the other hand, new buildings do improve the business footfall in some of the places that had got a bit neglected.)
29 March 2024 at 02:32
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love the color of the building and the trim. It looks solid.
29 March 2024 at 10:35
Jocelyn said…
Love the older classic buildings.
29 March 2024 at 10:36
Jim said…
Great building.
29 March 2024 at 10:36
Bipolaroid said…
Nice little house.
30 March 2024 at 03:58
Spare Parts and Pics said…
I love old buildings. Congrats on being dismissed from jury duty!
30 March 2024 at 11:22
William Kendall said…
Never been called to jury duty. Hopefully never will.
24 April 2024 at 11:31
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