Merry Christmas
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We have gone a little overboard growing different types of chilli plants this year. Two such sit in these fun little pots I picked up at the local gardening store.December 24th. Christmas eve. Reflecting back to my childhood, the 24th always stuck in my mind as possibly more exciting than the 25th. I think its the buildup, the anticipation.
I have not made it to the lights display at franklin road this year – mostly due to my back playing up and disliking walking and such at the moment. Never mind, always next year.
For those of you who celebrate Christmas – enjoy Christmas eve!
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Back has debilitated me a little today, so another shot from yesterdays crawl.Sony Nex 5N post edited in CS5
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An early Sunday morning wander (actually, a slow limp as I’ve hurt my back) through Aucklands CBD, Queen Street, featured a familiar face. Old Farmers Santa. A bit of old iconic legend in Auckland, this 20metre tall, 4500+kg jolly man is now 53 years old!I recall his pre-facelift years where he had a summoning finger and winking eye – characteristics which brought about the title of being the worlds creepiest santa last decade (the size and design reminds me of Stay Puft from Ghostbusters) . Since his ‘facelift’ in 2009, his finger no longer moves, and his eyes stay wide open. A bit of a shame, but equally, probably for the best.
I don’t recall the reindeer in earlier years. Imagine the warehouse needed to store this lot when christmas is over!
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Shot on my iPod touch, we had a great Christmas morning tea at work the other day in celebration of the season, and closing of year for some staff. My workplace does not actually close down at all, but I’m now off away on leave. Feels like I have not had a break this year.
Image played around with using Photo Toaster on iOS.
Perhaps some colour tomorrow!
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