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aaron_penny_ing_dock_rotoiti
Aaron, Penny and Ing enjoying a moment on the DOC dock at Lake Rotoiti (near St. Arnaud, which is not far from the middle of nowhere, but also happens to be reasonably close to the road between Christchurch and Nelson...)
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 458
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colin_seal_dock_rotoiti
Colin, having just had a bracing swimming experience, takes a leaf from the "how to be a seal" book and basks on the dock to dry off, having (if I recall correctly) forgotten his towel at home.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 381
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dave_perched_rock_rotoiti
Dave perched on a rock in Lake Rotoiti not far from the shore.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 406
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dock_lake_rotoiti
The Department of Conservation dock on Lake Rotoiti, Sammy "Sandwich" Nielson contemplating the odds of his body going into paralytic shock upon contact with the water.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 575
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g_dawg_sheep
G-Dawg (aka Gazza, aka Garry, aka Gareth) catching up with an old friend.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 409
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kindly_green_winning_team
Team picture: the "kindly" green team which won the 2002 Nelson "Flat out on the Beach" Ultimate tournament. This was the 3rd annual meeting for the event, held on Tahunanui Beach. This was a historic win, as it marks the 3rd time (o
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 577
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nelson_footb_group1
Crowd shot - staunch Ultimate players from all over NZ, and a few travelling players (Tanya from Canada, Boris from Switzerland, heaps of yanks, and others). Arriving at an ultimate tourney in NZ is like bowling up to a family reunion - the welcomes are
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 557
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nelson_footb_group2
Another group shot with Kane taking over the "comfy chair".
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 366
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nelson_footb_group3
An example of how friendly they can get. Here's a Marc (Dunedin)-Sandy (Palmerston North)-Damon (Dunedin) sandwich.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 371
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nelson_pyramid1
Bruce, crowning glory of the pyramid constructed by his off-white team and their competition (the blue team) in lieu of post-game cheers.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 573
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nelson_pyramid2
Katie giving the pyramid, unstable at best, a playful push...
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 382
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penny_colin_snowy_post_swim
Snowy giving Penny a post "dip" hug, as if to say "we can still salvage our friendship despite my (leading) role in this minor transgression, right, Pen?"... Only time will tell.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 266
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penny_finishing_swim
Penny, the Ursula Andrews of NZ Ultimate emerging from the waves after her christening...
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 324
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penny_on_way_to_swim
Penny, in honour of her unequalled achievement in the 3 year history of the Nelson "Flat out on the Beach" Ultimate tournament - being captain of the winning team each time - being carried with dignity to her meeting with destiny (and some cold
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 536
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poll_brushin
Polly brushing top and bottom next to the sheep paddock convenient to Sooty Love's yurt.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 254
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poll_ing_dock_rotoiti
Poll and Ing soaking up some warmth on the dock while others dry off after a cold dip in Lake Rotoiti en route to Nelson from Christchurch
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 291
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yurt_and_gang
And here it is. The Yurt - proudly built by Sooty Love who sadly had to work (teaching city slickers how to kayak on the Buller River - about 7 meters to the left) when this piccie was taken. From left to right: Aaron Roydhouse, G-Dawg Taylor, Poll &quo
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 631
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koru_next_to_buller_river
A bit of Aotearoa: the koru or fledging fern is an important symbol in Maori culture.
Date: 26-12-2002
Views: 702
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