2nd week in Nelson

The second week in Nelson was also busy. Learn to sail takes the whole day and leaves this old fella tired! The weather played funny games. The first two days there were light southerlies in the morning which dropped out to let in sea breezes around midday. This wind was a little strong for the beginners. Wednesday was very light all day and Thursday produced a strong North Westerly. Friday there was almost no wind. It is still surprising how much the children learn in the five days.
Man at work!
Opening day on Saturday was perfect weather with a moderate sea breeze in the afternoon. There is much excitement about the 150th year of the Nelson Yacht Club. Things at the camp are going along well, although emptying the waste with a bucket is a drag. One of the club members is getting us some hose so that we can allow the sink water to run direct into a waste gully. Last night was cold and as I sit here in the front of the bus I can see a light dusting of snow on the hill just behind the city. The mountains in the background are glistening white. The sun will soon melt the close stuff. I hear on the radio that Dunedin has snow down to sea level. Yesterday we caught up with Val and Nancy Griffiths who we met at Ambury Farm Park in Auckland. They are on a nostalgic tour of the South Island.
Lorna has a job with Family Start in Nelson. She starts on Wednesday, initially doing short days until a lady leaves to have an operation, then she goes on to full days. This will save her from becoming bored.
Well I must go to my office soon. The desk is in the race control room above the Yacht Club with a 180degree view of the harbour and entrance – tough eh?