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Posted By:
Hal Brown
Date Posted:
Apr 24, 2011
Description:
At low tide the spit that wraps the port at Nelson asserts control of that which it protects. No landing lane for a SeaRey. That’s okay. There was work to be done. The SeaRey had a delivery mission for the first day of the new year: carry a bunch of groceries to the boat. The helicopter was off on a fly fishing trip. Chef Shaun had called in his list for the SeaRey Delivery Service. After enlisting the help of a patient grocery clerk, most of the stuff had been collected. Who knew “rocket” was a green vegetable?
Date Taken:
Apr 24, 2011
Place Taken:
Nelson, NZ
Owner:
Dan Nickens
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Category:
446, Yacht Tending NZ
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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The clouds pressed low over the inland mountains “forcing” a long coastal route. Don’t you just hate when that happens? “Please, Please, Please, Brer Fox. Don’t throw me in that briar patch!”
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Low Looking
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Usually I’m not too interested in the roads not taken, but I’m thinking this one would be pretty cool on a BMW 650. (At least when there is no other traffic around.)
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A Road Not Straightend
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Martin West - Apr 25,2011
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Or my old Triton cafe-racer which I left in the UK many years ago, unfortunately....
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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The beach was nicely protected and I was tempted. I decided to save it for later. The boat had moved and I needed to find it first to make my deliveries.
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Nice Left Hook
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Another pretty point for later exploration? Meanwhile, I had a boat to catch.
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Pretty Point
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Two paths not too distinct with differing destinations. I could have followed one or the other some other time, but I didn’t take either. Mission focus: rocket to the boat!
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Moderately Diverting
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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I caught up, but there was no way to board this boat from a SeaRey (well, not counting the possibility of destructive wave interference phenomena). The first mission of the year was a failure: a grocery delivery gone bad.
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Too Rough for Reys
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Rather than hang over the boat, I decided to do a bit of exploring. It was easy to see how the Maori saw mythical monsters in this kind of place. Like the spine of a giant sea serpent, the rocky ridge slips beneath the waves.
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Rocky Spine
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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It wasn’t just the rocks that had a mythical quality. The scenery reminded me of Jurassic Park.
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Mixed Vegetation
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Why wait for the boat to dock when you can go back to base for lunch? Even with a plane full of rocket, a local seafood restaurant was first choice.
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Back to Base
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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The spit beach is a barrier for Port Nelson, but looks like a great beaching opportunity for a ‘Rey.
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Beach Barrier
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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With no straight path through the sand, this looked like a perfect play place for SeaReys.
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Sand Swirls
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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You got take a moment to take it all in before it slips away when you can. While admiring the SeaRey, the boss found out that Ann was on her way across the ocean. “Why don’t you show her the South Island in the SeaRey?” he offered.<br /><br />Why not, indeed. That was an easy offer to accept.<br />
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Momentary Rest
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Frank A. Carr - Apr 24,2011
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Dan, did you have to do anything with the NZ Gov't regarding flying in their county (eg, <br />written test, flt test, medical, whatever)?
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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No, Frank, because N609MK is registered in the U.S. I did review their regulations and flight publications. I also got ground instruction at a local airport.
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Dan Nickens - Apr 24,2011
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Could the first day of the year end any better? It was a great day of flying and I had the boss’ permission to go fly-about in MK. Serene scenery polka-dotted with sun spots followed me back to Nelson. What a great New Year!
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Moondrops
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