Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Programme November 11 - January 2012
20 Nov – Hasties Hill ramble, BYO essential tools eg torch. Meet at 10am at Dawson Falls carpark. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
27 Nov – Join the final NP Mountainbikers bike week event on the new trails at Pukeiti. Trails are open from 10am - 1pm, then from 1 – 3pm is the Afternoon Rimu Rip Super D race (sign up from noon). Ride is 50% moderate XC descent, 50% XC climb. Followed by prize giving 3.30 – 8pm, with social at the café including cycling films and drinks.
4 Dec – Mangorei Track – history lesson. Meet 10am at track end, contact Sharon 06 7638365
11 Dec – time for Christmas shopping
Photo Competition 2010 results
Clouds - 1 Sharon, 2 Newton, 3 Willie
Historic – 1 Willie, 2, 3 Sharon
Club Events – 1, 2, 3 Newton
Scenic – 1, 2 Willie 3, Newton
Open – 1 Newton, 2 Sharon, 3 Newton
Humour – 1 Sharon, 2 Newton, 3 Sharon
People – 1 Newton, 2 Sharon, 3 Newton
Vehicles – 1, 2, 3 Newton
Overall Winners
1 Newton Frewin, Open (fungi)
2 – Sharon Adamson (clouds)3 – Newton Frewin (club events)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Mystery Photo Challenge (click on image for larger view)
From Newton for 20 points
From Willie for 10 points
Calendar – Oct – Nov 2011
Sept 18 – Dover / Pouakai / Kiri. Meet at Dover track end at 9.30 am. NP people to drop a car at Kiri track end on the way past. Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
Sept 24 - Join NPTC for their tramp from Kohi Saddle / Hut / trig 8 / Elephant Gates. Meet at Kohi Saddle @ 0930 Contact Cliff 7567838
Sept 27 - Club night @Ugly Duck in Fitzroy. Join in with the free Quiz night, and bring along your photo comp entries and money
Oct 2 - Orienteering at Barrett Domain. See orienteeringtaranaki.org.nz
Oct 4 (Tues) Slink Run – Club fundraiser - Higgins / Adamson
Oct 8/9 - Lake Dive overnighter. Wetsuit optional (hmmm, wonder what that’s about?) Contact Hilary 7510716
Oct 15/16 – Whitebaiting at Kaupokanui. Catch the best tide, you may need to take your tent and overnight gear. Contact Nola 06 7568601
Oct 22/23/24 – Labour Weekend, nothing planned. Enjoy time with your family
Oct 25 - Club night @ Frewins where the long awaited photo competition results will be declared, then discussed!!
Oct 30 - Mangorei track to Pouakai Hut and the tarns. Meet 10am, top of Mangorei Rd. Contact Hilary Ph 7510716
Nov 5/6 - Annual SAREX
Nov 12/13 - Guy Fawkes at the Lodge. BYO BBQ and bangers. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
Nov 14 – Committee meeting @Cliffs
Nov 20 – Dawson Falls Wilkies Pools, exploring towards Hasties Hill on an old track, lower Koupokanui Falls. Besides the usual raincoat, torch, lunch, bring secateurs. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
2011 Photo Competition
NOTE that due to the generosity of the committee (ahem, we forgot to set a date for entries!), the 2011 competition date has been extended…….
Get your photos in to Hilary on or before the Sept club night (27th at Ugly Duck Quiz night).
Results will be announced at club night on 25th Oct @ Frewins
Photo Competition – Categories for 2012
Club Events Humour
People KOPAC Lodge
Open * Bridges
Letterboxes Yellow
Glass and/or Steel
* The Open category relates to photos taken in the current competition year only.
SNOW DAY 2011 (28 Aug)
We checked the Web Cam on the Stratford Ski Field and all pictures showed Great Snow , Great Weather and NO WIND. So two extended families set off – the smallest being 2 1/2 years old
All of us met at the Stratford Ski Field Car park and climbed into our winter woollies.
Setting off up the track it wasn’t long before the littlest member needed help as the snow was just too deep and this came in the form of a blue barrel cut in half and skilfully towed by Luke – Thank you.
All 9 of us made steady progress up to the public shelter and once there Jayden & Cody were off having fun with Luke & Len. Amy got her tickets and was off snowboarding – she had several runs before returning for lunch.The others either took pictures or looked after the smaller members who were having a much needed snack to tide them over till lunch. Watching up at the top tow we saw some really adventurous skiers and knowing how steep it is made my hair stand on end.
We all joined up for lunch then off Luke Len Jayden & Cody we went to a higher slope for sledging joined by Sharon taking photos. While Amy, Mia & Hilary headed off up the learners slope so that Mia & Amy could snowboard down while Newton took photos. This all took a lot of effort due to the deep nature of the snow.
Hilary then joined Sharon on a Blue Half Barrel run but both of us decided that is was rather bumpy and needed some serious bum movement to have any sort of control over where you where going to end up.
Well it was time to call TIME and we all started our slow head back down the track to the car park. Once we got passed the flying fox Amy picked up her board and wanted to put Mia on it for a good ride down but she had other thoughts.
Mia liked the idea of Nana & Poppa pushing/pulling her down on her little sledge but this was just too slow so it was onto her mother’s board and she was back at the car park in rather quick time while Nana & Poppa trudged behind.
What a great day – All kids had fun. All adults had fun. Thanks to all – with everyone’s help we all got there and back safely.
Sharon Len Luke Jayden Cody Hilary Newton Amy Mia
All of us met at the Stratford Ski Field Car park and climbed into our winter woollies.
Setting off up the track it wasn’t long before the littlest member needed help as the snow was just too deep and this came in the form of a blue barrel cut in half and skilfully towed by Luke – Thank you.
All 9 of us made steady progress up to the public shelter and once there Jayden & Cody were off having fun with Luke & Len. Amy got her tickets and was off snowboarding – she had several runs before returning for lunch.The others either took pictures or looked after the smaller members who were having a much needed snack to tide them over till lunch. Watching up at the top tow we saw some really adventurous skiers and knowing how steep it is made my hair stand on end.
We all joined up for lunch then off Luke Len Jayden & Cody we went to a higher slope for sledging joined by Sharon taking photos. While Amy, Mia & Hilary headed off up the learners slope so that Mia & Amy could snowboard down while Newton took photos. This all took a lot of effort due to the deep nature of the snow.
Hilary then joined Sharon on a Blue Half Barrel run but both of us decided that is was rather bumpy and needed some serious bum movement to have any sort of control over where you where going to end up.
Well it was time to call TIME and we all started our slow head back down the track to the car park. Once we got passed the flying fox Amy picked up her board and wanted to put Mia on it for a good ride down but she had other thoughts.
Mia liked the idea of Nana & Poppa pushing/pulling her down on her little sledge but this was just too slow so it was onto her mother’s board and she was back at the car park in rather quick time while Nana & Poppa trudged behind.
What a great day – All kids had fun. All adults had fun. Thanks to all – with everyone’s help we all got there and back safely.
Sharon Len Luke Jayden Cody Hilary Newton Amy Mia
Traders & Whalers – Tawhiti Museum 14th Aug
The weather was really rather stormy so it was nice to head indoors and see the exciting new exhibition at Tawhiti. A study of the Taranaki Coast from 1820 – 1840’s
A can do attitude between the South Taranaki District Council and Nigel Olge’s Tawhiti Museum has achieved a must see exhibit. Unfortunately we were unable to take photos inside but if you Google ‘Tawhiti Museum -Traders & Whalers’ you will see some of the marvellous model’s we saw on our boat ride.
Outside the entrance you wonder just how a cruise could happen, Len and I were a bit late, so headed inside the cave wondering where everyone else was. (If I had looked at my cell phone I would have known, but I digress) Our eyes slowly adjusted to the low light and we spied some of the mining exhibits, then a ghostly surprise. Out of the gloom we came across a couple of official looking gentlemen. Handing over our tickets we quietly entered the boat. It descended into the water. As we quietly headed off our guide answered our questions, probably not the ones he expected but hey how did the boat move so quietly and without a gondola in sight, did we have to pick up a paddle (no we were tourists today) how deep was the water really, who made that etc. etc. Apparently the Weta Workshop helped with the casting of the walls; rocks etc. and the models came to life as we putted along. ( a little electric motor made all the difference)
Gun fire was heard and pigs and animals squealed. The early wars with musket s and cannons were portrayed with life size figures (just as you would expect from Tawhiti). Our Journey ended too soon and it was all out and up the stairs to more interesting history. One that intrigued me was the model of Motoura Island set up as Dicky Barrett’s home at the time. Interesting reading and next time we cruise round the island I will have a new perspective of how things used to be.
Coming out we found Hilary, Newton who had also been around. Nola was leaving her tour for after lunch, which we enjoyed at the Museum’s Café.
A great break from the normal spring fever down on the farm.
Sharon
A can do attitude between the South Taranaki District Council and Nigel Olge’s Tawhiti Museum has achieved a must see exhibit. Unfortunately we were unable to take photos inside but if you Google ‘Tawhiti Museum -Traders & Whalers’ you will see some of the marvellous model’s we saw on our boat ride.
Outside the entrance you wonder just how a cruise could happen, Len and I were a bit late, so headed inside the cave wondering where everyone else was. (If I had looked at my cell phone I would have known, but I digress) Our eyes slowly adjusted to the low light and we spied some of the mining exhibits, then a ghostly surprise. Out of the gloom we came across a couple of official looking gentlemen. Handing over our tickets we quietly entered the boat. It descended into the water. As we quietly headed off our guide answered our questions, probably not the ones he expected but hey how did the boat move so quietly and without a gondola in sight, did we have to pick up a paddle (no we were tourists today) how deep was the water really, who made that etc. etc. Apparently the Weta Workshop helped with the casting of the walls; rocks etc. and the models came to life as we putted along. ( a little electric motor made all the difference)
Gun fire was heard and pigs and animals squealed. The early wars with musket s and cannons were portrayed with life size figures (just as you would expect from Tawhiti). Our Journey ended too soon and it was all out and up the stairs to more interesting history. One that intrigued me was the model of Motoura Island set up as Dicky Barrett’s home at the time. Interesting reading and next time we cruise round the island I will have a new perspective of how things used to be.
Coming out we found Hilary, Newton who had also been around. Nola was leaving her tour for after lunch, which we enjoyed at the Museum’s Café.
A great break from the normal spring fever down on the farm.
Sharon
DOC update.
Besides the usual spring weather related issues, the following are of interest.
· The Waingongoro Swingbridge (on the Waingongoro Track) is closed for replacement. An exact opening date is yet to be determined - and reliant on weather conditions. Track detours are marked. For updated information contact the North Egmont Visitor Centre.
· Pouakai Circuit: New structures have been installed along the Kaiauai Track
· The Stony River fine weather route from the Kapoaiaia Track junction downstream is not advisable during spring, due to erosion.
· The Waiwhakaiho Track has reopened.
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· Whitecliffs Walkway: This walkway closes from 1 July to 30 September for lambing. The Te Horo Stock Tunnel remains closed. A section of
· Everett Park: Foot access only. Vehicle access to the park is closed until further notice.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Waingongoro Swingbridge Replacement
The Waingongoro Swingbridge in Egmont National Park
The section of Waingongoro Track from the Enchanted Track junction to the swingbridge will be closed during this time. There is no other access across the Waingongoro River
Check for updated information at North Egmont Visitor Centre (06 ) 7560990
Friday, July 15, 2011
Programme July - October 2011
24 July Kaitakes exploring, meet at Lucy’s Gully 10am, contact Sharon Ph 7638365
30 July (Sat) Slink Run – Club fundraiser (Adamsons / Gibson) 08.30-12.30
7 Aug Orienteering, Lake Mangamahoe. See orienteeringtaranaki.org.nz
14 Aug Tawhiti Museum, Traders & Whalers exhibition, open 10-4. See you there
21 Aug Slink Run – Club fundraiser (Sinclair / Frewin) 08.30-12.30 Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
24 Aug (Wed) SAR AGM, Police Station 7pm
28 Aug Stress release day in the snow, meet at the Plateau, 11am, for a walk to the skifield. Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
4 Sept Mangorei track to Pouakai Hut and the tarns. Meet 10am, top of Mangorei Rd. Contact Hilary Ph 7510716
11 Sept Today is set aside for you to search out those elusive Photo Challenge locations.
12 Sept (Mon) Slink Run – Club fundraiser (your name here!) 08.30-12.30 Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
18 Sept Dover / Pouakai / Kiri. Meet at Dover track end at 9.30 am. NP people to drop a car at Kiri track end on the way past. Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
24 Sept Join NPTC for their tramp from Kohi Saddle / Hut / trig 8 / Elephant Gates. Leaving NP 7.30am Contact Cliff 7567838
4 Oct (Tues) Slink Run – Club fundraiser (your name here!) 08.30-12.30 Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
Photo Challenge - part 2
See if you can find these locations during your travels. Click on the picture for a larger view.
This from Jacqui for 5 points
And this from both Willie and Sharon for 10 points. Hmm....
This from Jacqui for 5 points
And this from both Willie and Sharon for 10 points. Hmm....
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Kaitake’s Revisited: 29th May
Left to right Jacqui, Len, Hilary, Cliff. Photo by Sharon
Using Jacqui’s orienteering map Hilary, Jacqui, Cliff, Len and myself headed up the Kaitake ranges via Surrey Road and Davies hill track. As we neared the Kaitake summit we headed off to find Goat rock, with a little bit of scrambling, ducking and exclamation marks it was found. As it was a trifle cool standing around Len decided to look for a mythical grave site – we waited as he disappeared over the edge of the gorge through gigi’s and supple jack – he couldn’t hear us, we couldn’t hear him, (well what are cell phones for, you guessed right he didn’t get my message until he had returned to us) turning to go down he appeared out of no where on top of a tree exclaiming how he had circumnavigated the rock to no avail. By now time was getting on and we proceeded on down on a pretty good track. To our surprise we met a group of locals going up to the summit and out Lucy’s gulley, not sure of their location, we gave them a map and hopefully they are now home safe and sound. Maybe it was easier going up.
Our exit point was not quite back at the vehicles so we navigated our way through farm land, posh houses and lodges eventually finding the Kaitake Road. With a quick walk it was back to the vehicles and home.
Thanks for coming everyone.
Sharon
Stent Road Walk 22nd May
Well this ended up to be an exploration of the Waikirikiri Lagoon, sand dunes, and beach walk. The weather was not kind and it was great to find another place right in our own back yard that we hadn’t been to. Without getting too wet.
The actual location is at the end of Komene Rd, and this is another road end with interesting features.
To start the road itself seems to be the grave yard of chimney’s, long forgotten houses with only the chimney left to identify the old homestead. A fact of our times with farms amalgamating and less people in the community.
Then a new lagoon right on the beach front with large sand dunes between it and the sea, this was started in April of 2009 with the lagoon fenced and plantings progressing.
With a gentle walk north you meet the Stony River with all the debris from past floods.
Turning south you wander along a sandy beach with loads of drift wood and a few shells.
Thanks Hilary and Newton for keeping me company. Hope to see a work of art in your garden soon.
Sharon
Notice for Help!!
Well it looks like the holiday is over for those down on the farm, the lambs are bleating and the calves are bellowing.
Slink Calf Run is once again up and operational.
Can you help? This is a great fundraiser for the club!
We have 4 dates, but the dates we require people for are:
12th Sept (Mon) and 4th Oct (Tues)
Contact me as soon as you can. We need at least two vehicles. And it also helps to have one driver and one picker upper per vehicle.
Sharon (06)7638365
Christmas Mountainbiking in the South Island
Sinclairs are again heading south to do some MTB riding. 29th Dec to 6th Jan will be in the north (Havelock, Westport - the Denniston trails, Reefton, Lake Sumner, Hanmer). 7th to 14th Jan in the south attending the ANZ Challenge for MTB Orienteering. If interested in joining any or all of this adventure, contact Jacqui and Neil ph 7510676 for all the details.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Mystery Location Photo Challenge
Here are the first 2 photos. Refer to post of May 6th 2011 for "rules" of the challenge. Good luck.
Double click on the photo to see a bigger view.
Neils reserve for 5 points.
Sharon's rock for 20 points
Double click on the photo to see a bigger view.
Neils reserve for 5 points.
Sharon's rock for 20 points
Calendar of Events May - July 2011
May 20 Banff film festival, 7.30pm City West church, Poplar Grove. $20 tickets at Kiwi Outdoors, some door sales.
May 22 Stent Rd beach walk. Meet at road end, 10am. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
May 29 Kaitakes revisited. The weather was atrocious last time so we'll try again, with the new and improved map. Visit Goat Rock and the graves. Meet Surrey Hill Rd end. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
May 30 Speight's Coast to Coast 2011 documentary at Art House cinema, 8pm. Superb coverage of the kayaking & mountain running sections. The South Island at it's best. The release note says "Please be early and tell your mates they can't reserve a seat, it's first in first served and there is no admission fee!" Go to the Coast to Coast website for a copy of the release note.
June 2 Join TAC 7.30pm @Foundation for Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker John Jordan on one of his trips
June 4/5/6 Queen's Birthday weekend, free for photo challenge!
June 12 Orienteering, Inner City map - more than just a street rogaine. See orienteering website for details
June 18/19 Overnighter at KOPAC Lodge, with the infamous KOPAC caterers. Another attempt to locate the source of Cold Creek on Sunday.
June 26 Club fundraiser. Tree planting at Adamsons farm. Len has 1000 trees which he is willing to pay us to plant. Wear good boots and bring a spade for a 9.30 start, lunch provided. Contact Len 06 7638365
July 2/3 Club trip to Rotorua. Ostensibly to MTB the wonderful trails of the Whakarewarewa Forest, but also... walking in the forest, luge, zorbing (with optional vomit included), other activities as they can be sourced. And, the big draw card, Hilary's cooking class using sulfur infused steam - yum! Contact Neil 06 7510676 with numbers for booking accommodation before 20 June.
July 10 More rambles on the Kaitakes with Sharon. Meeting place to be confirmed. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
July 11 Committee meeting
July 17 North Egmont to Kokowai loop. Contact Hilary 06 7510716
May 22 Stent Rd beach walk. Meet at road end, 10am. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
May 29 Kaitakes revisited. The weather was atrocious last time so we'll try again, with the new and improved map. Visit Goat Rock and the graves. Meet Surrey Hill Rd end. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
May 30 Speight's Coast to Coast 2011 documentary at Art House cinema, 8pm. Superb coverage of the kayaking & mountain running sections. The South Island at it's best. The release note says "Please be early and tell your mates they can't reserve a seat, it's first in first served and there is no admission fee!" Go to the Coast to Coast website for a copy of the release note.
June 2 Join TAC 7.30pm @Foundation for Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker John Jordan on one of his trips
June 4/5/6 Queen's Birthday weekend, free for photo challenge!
June 12 Orienteering, Inner City map - more than just a street rogaine. See orienteering website for details
June 18/19 Overnighter at KOPAC Lodge, with the infamous KOPAC caterers. Another attempt to locate the source of Cold Creek on Sunday.
June 26 Club fundraiser. Tree planting at Adamsons farm. Len has 1000 trees which he is willing to pay us to plant. Wear good boots and bring a spade for a 9.30 start, lunch provided. Contact Len 06 7638365
July 2/3 Club trip to Rotorua. Ostensibly to MTB the wonderful trails of the Whakarewarewa Forest, but also... walking in the forest, luge, zorbing (with optional vomit included), other activities as they can be sourced. And, the big draw card, Hilary's cooking class using sulfur infused steam - yum! Contact Neil 06 7510676 with numbers for booking accommodation before 20 June.
July 10 More rambles on the Kaitakes with Sharon. Meeting place to be confirmed. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
July 11 Committee meeting
July 17 North Egmont to Kokowai loop. Contact Hilary 06 7510716
Finding Cold Creek 7/8 May 2011
Saturday
Neil and Jacqui were first to turn up at the lodge and kindly got the fire started and their beds made. Len and Sharon were next and just had to get the dessert cooked. Then Hilary and Newton arrived all organized as usual.
The KOPAC catering crew surpassed themselves, with a starter of beautiful pumpkin soup, followed by Roast Pork with vegetables, finished off with two (please cook again) desserts Feijoa crumble, and stuffed Pears in red wine. Nearly up with the standard of Master Chef. A nice relaxing night Good company, Great food!!!
Sunday
Neil headed off to work and the rest of us had a leisurely start, waiting for the rain to stop. The sun came out and it was up and away following the Hunters track to the RTM. Coats were the order of the day as the bush was just plain slushy.
Turning right over the natural bridge we made our way towards Cold Creek. After many “is this it?” we took a turn upwards following a small running stream. We thought it was the right place but with further investigation (fighting supple jack, over logs and into wet bogs) we returned to the RMT.
Len took a sprint further on and the rest of us had a bite to eat. He seemed to be gone for ages however after about 20 min he returned with “I think I have found it, a beautiful waterfall and cavern” so Jacqui, Newton and Len headed off to see the source. What they found was just a stream with a waterfall, climbing up over this, it was discovered it was just that more stream. Were they in the right place? This is still being debated.
Looks like there is another trip to the area to verify the location.
Like all experienced tramping people we didn’t have a GPS, didn’t have a map and didn’t have a compass. Just great fun!!
Finding the source of cold creek, to be continued……..
Sharon.
The Mayonnaise Jar
When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,
When 24 hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked us a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled in the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes'.
The professor then produced 2 cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor, as laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - family, children, health, friends and favourite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house and car.
The sand is everything else - the small stuff.
If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So.....
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children, take time for medical checkups, take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
'Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked.' It just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.
When 24 hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked us a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled in the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes'.
The professor then produced 2 cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor, as laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - family, children, health, friends and favourite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house and car.
The sand is everything else - the small stuff.
If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So.....
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children, take time for medical checkups, take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
'Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked.' It just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.
Friday, May 6, 2011
KOPAC Mystery Location Challenge
The challenge is to replicate the photos of Taranaki localities with yourself in the view.
The photographer will supply electronic files of their photos (emailed to the club web address) or prints sent to Jacqui, with points allocated between 1 and 20, highest number is the most challenging. Maximum of 3 photos per person.
Challengers will supply prints of their photos to the 2012 AGM where they will be scrutinised and judged by the assembled masses, and points tallied to find a winner. The rules will be modified on the night to ensure a winner is declared! - be sure you are at the AGM to negotiate your points.
Photos will be displayed on this web site on a regular basis.
Send photos through asap and please ensure they are no bigger than 1MB files per photo.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Change to May club night
5th May - rescheduled from 'the night of the big winds'. Now that Gwenda has her shed firmly secured to the ground we will go ahead with the club night at Hilary & Newton's, 180a Omata Rd, NPL. She will be talking on wildlife in South Africa. Phone Hilary (06) 7510716
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Programme for April/May
3rd April – Cliffs Mystery Trip Postponed
10th April – Waiaua Hut/Brames Falls. Meet end of Ihaia Road at 10am
Contact Sharon 7638365
17th April – Cliffs Mystery Trip to Waverley. Contact Cliff for details (06)7567838
23rd/24th April- Overnighter to Holly Hut. Walk in at your leisure on Sat. Sunday explore Carrington Ridge. Contact Hilary (06)7510716
5th May – Club Night at Hilary & Newton’s, 180a Omata Rd, NPL. Gwenda Hughson will give a talk on wildlife in South Africa. Contact Hilary (06)7510716
5th May * * * POSTPONED * * * Join TAC 7.30pm @ Foundation for the Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker: Richard Davies – current FMC President, “A Tale of Two Rivers”. Plus a talk about his job, a gold coin donation is required to cover costs.
7th/8th May - KOPAC Lodge overnighter. Sat get together at a time that suits you. Sunday find the headwaters of Cold Stream. Contact Sharon 7638365
15th May - Kaitaki Ranges walk. Meet Surrey Hill Rd end. Contact Sharon (06) 7638365
16th May - Executive Committee Meeting
20th May - Banff Film Festival. 7.30pm at Church on the Hill, Poplar Grove, NPL. Tickets $20 from Kiwi Outdoors.
2nd June - Join TAC 7.30pm @ Foundation for the Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker John Jordan on one of his trips
11th June - Lodge Birthday. Details to follow
King Cup Photo Comp 2011
Categories are:
Club Events
Scenic
Humour
People
Open
Vehicles
Lights
Historic
Clouds
Rules as previously published.
SHAKESPEARE AWARD
This award will be carried forward as there were not enough original articles this year. So get your pens out and get writing. You can email Jacqui at the gmail address shown on the web site (scroll down for the Contact Us details), or snail mail to 8 Kapu Grove, New Plymouth.
We like to hear how everyone is going out there
KOPAC Mystery Location Challenge
Well this proved quite a debate, however was really enjoyable.
We are going to try and do another this year, so if you have photo’s that can be used let one of the committee know. We will get a couple out for you in the next Newsletter.
The Results:
1st Newton & Hilary 143.5 points
2nd Sharon 120 points
3rd Jacqui & Neil 80.5 points (even though we got them all. It doesn't pay to miss the meeting where the decisions are made!! - Jacqui)
4th Willie 75 points
5th Len 20 points
There was really a couple of interesting challenges in this competition. First you had to know were in Taranaki these places are. Second how do you take a photo with the photographer in it? Thank you to the inventor of digital cameras. Then trying not to upset other drivers as you looked around or stopped suddenly. The judging was also a challenge, as every photographer had their own opinion.
A lot of controversy but good fun
KOPAC Presidents Report 2011
30th March 2011
Welcome to our 2011 Annual General Meeting.KOPAC – What does it mean to you?
Kahui – yes we have visited the Hut
Outdoor – we certainly do outdoor projects
Pursuits – we are trying very hard to keep the club going
Alpine – overseas students have been to the summit with our help
Club – a few people doing fun stuff, hoping to encourage more people to do the same.
I believe the past year has been difficult for the club, with many other sports and activities impacting on membership and participation, it has been noted in other publications that sports clubs around the country are having the same issues and there seems to be no miracle cure for this.
The events we have organized throughout the year remain interesting and varied. Something for everyone we hope.
So what have we completed in the past year?
Finally saw Len P’s replica lighthouse on Bayley Rd.
Had a lovely relaxing weekend at Kiritahere in the rain.
Have been to Kahui Hut and beyond to Black Rock for an explore.
Have seen the Pouakai Rafts.
Had a BBQ at Mangamahoe, completed mountain bike trips to Marton and Ohakune.
The Lodge has had regular visits with the wood shed re designed and stocked with wood from Len P’s. All ready for winter.
Other places we have visited were Lake Rotokare, Tupare Gardens, Arthouse Theatre, Kaupokanui Falls, there has also been orienteering, SAR Training, and Club talks.
Our magazine is still published with the committee adopting a bi-monthly edition to save time and travel, our committee meetings have also taken on the same format – it has taken a bit more forward thinking but has freed up more time for the committee members.
Elaine has been Editor since March 2004 and has diligently recorded our articles and information, thank you for your valuable time. You have suffered silently for 7 years. Your work has been greatly appreciated; Elaine has decided it is time for someone else to take on this task.
Thank you to all who helped with the slink calf run, it has once again proved very profitable.
For that something a little different we have the KOPAC Photo Mystery location Challenge – Good luck to everyone. It has certainly made me take more notice of my surroundings.
Our summit climb this year unfortunately had to be cancelled due to bad weather both Saturday and Sunday, however Len A and Higgi have taken a few up mid–week so they can achieve this goal. Thank you for taking the time away from the farm to do this.
The Lodge is getting regular use and it is pleasing to note most look after and care for it, there are some however who need a quiet reminder.
We will also have a little change in our meeting tonight and at the conclusion of our AGM a general committee meeting will be held to do a trips programme for the next couple of months, so get your thinking caps on, and let us know where and what you wish to do next.
Thank you to all who have taken time out from your busy lives to venture out, I’m looking forward to more adventures in the next 12 months.
Sharon Adamson, KOPAC President
KOPAC OFFICE HOLDERS FOR 2011 – 2012
President: Sharon Adamson
Secretary: Willie Gibson
Treasurer: Hilary Frewin
Vice President: Cliff Jones
Club Captain: Newton Frewin
Patron: Conrad Kuriger
Committee: Neil Sinclair, Jacqui Sinclair, Len Adamson
Public Relations: Sharon Adamson
Auditor: Andrew Bernet
Newsletter Editor: On-line: Jacqui Sinclair, Printer: Hilary Frewin
Photo-comp Coordinator: Newton Frewin
Thank you to those who have stayed on to continue with planning and organizing the club – your services are irreplaceable.
Thank you Elaine for your time and effort over the past 7 years, enjoy your extra time without the monthly stress of getting a newsletter out and join us when you can on trips and excursions. Don’t be a stranger.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
LAKE ROTAKARE FENCELINE WANDER
WARNING = only try this in SUMMER
Unless you have crampons to stick yourself to the clay!!
We were met at the gate by Site manager Simon Collins and he talked about how we should check our cars, packs for any incoming migrants eg cats rats mice etc.
We then followed him down to a class room type building that had been transported to site and was in the throws of being redesigned/redecorated by a band of willing helpers.
Here we were shown a cut down version of the FENCE and how it was constructed to keep out as many predators as possible with several specimens being shown to us in a taxidermy presentation. Also the ink pads that track the presence of pest animals and insects movements as well – now that was fascinating!!
It was then time to walk outside and get pointed in the right direction – which happened to be skyward – UP UP UP – but the views just got better – at the highest point they had kindly put a seat where we stopped and enjoyed the 360° view and also talked to 3 fence inspectors out on their rounds.
Later we stopped for a bite to eat on another viewing point.
We inspected water filled Tubs – not sure what they were for other than to drown bumble bees!! and various tree planting – and how they get those huge posts in the ground on such an angle – glad I was busy on those days!!
At about the half way mark we had seen the best views and it was so darn hot that we decided to drop down onto a track that made its way in the shade back to our car.
What an interesting day – Thanks – Nola Newton Hilary
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Programme for Feb/March 2011
Feb 13 Lake Rotokare fenceline walk
Feb 17/18 Night climb to summit
Feb 20 Te Kiri bike ride
Feb 27 Beach walk, lower Timaru Rd
Mar 5/6 Club Summit Climb
Mar 12/13/14 Sinclair's Anniversary weekend trip to Ohakune and surrounds
Mar 20 Brames Falls and overnight in Waiaua Hut
Mar 26/27 Photo Weekend, photos due at AGM
Mar 30 AGM (see below)
Apr 3 Cliff's Waverley cycle trip
For further information contact Sharon 06 7638365
Feb 17/18 Night climb to summit
Feb 20 Te Kiri bike ride
Feb 27 Beach walk, lower Timaru Rd
Mar 5/6 Club Summit Climb
Mar 12/13/14 Sinclair's Anniversary weekend trip to Ohakune and surrounds
Mar 20 Brames Falls and overnight in Waiaua Hut
Mar 26/27 Photo Weekend, photos due at AGM
Mar 30 AGM (see below)
Apr 3 Cliff's Waverley cycle trip
For further information contact Sharon 06 7638365
Thursday, February 10, 2011
AGM Wed 30th March
Support your club at the AGM, at Pungarehu Golf Club, 7.30pm.
Elaine is standing down after many years as the magazine editor so we will be needing a replacement - think about volunteering or asking someone you know.
Remember to bring along your "put yourself in the photo" photos. The last 3 locations will be in the February magazine.
Support your club at the AGM, at Pungarehu Golf Club, 7.30pm.
Elaine is standing down after many years as the magazine editor so we will be needing a replacement - think about volunteering or asking someone you know.
Remember to bring along your "put yourself in the photo" photos. The last 3 locations will be in the February magazine.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Taranaki Anniversary weekend trip
We are organising a trip to the Central Plateau for 12-14 March. The basic plan is:
So there is a bit of biking planned, but alternate tramping activities or sightseeing are available.
Contact Neil & Jacqui Sinclair 06 7510676 by 14th Feb to book a place or suggest alternate activities.
- cycle the Pukehinau Loop (28km, grade 3, from SH47 along part of 42 Traverse and back out to SH47, including visit to Okupata Caves)
- cycle the 'new' Old Coach Rd (part of the National Cycleway, 14km descent, grade 2, from Horopito to Ohakune via the spectacular Hapuawhenua viaduct and old tunnel)
- tramp somewhere (Lake Surprise?), or another ride
- staying for 3 nights in a ski lodge in Ohakune ($20 per night)
- activities can be moved around to suit the group and the weather
So there is a bit of biking planned, but alternate tramping activities or sightseeing are available.
Contact Neil & Jacqui Sinclair 06 7510676 by 14th Feb to book a place or suggest alternate activities.
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