Conroys dam
During a skating expedition in July 2011, we stopped in at Conroy’s dam near Alexandra. There was no ice to be seen, but the lake was a beautiful crystal clear mirror.
Dave Patchett gazing out onto the lake. I wonder what he was thinking about?
Some nice winter photos
Some nice photos I took during the winter of 2011.
Dave Patchett staring out over the neck at the Lower Manorburn dam
Dave Young wandering along during a hoar frost in the Maniototo
Getting on thin ice
What do a bunch of skating crazed idiots do when there isn’t enough ice to safely skate on? … they attempt to skate on it anyway …
Dave Young attempting to stand on a stupidly thin sheet of ice on a small pond.
Dave Young utilizing the "hold onto some other idiot" approach to safety.
Edging out onto the ice on a plank of wood.
Maniototo by car
Some winter-time photos taken from inside the car whilst travelling around the Maniototo region.
Dave Patchett enjoying a casual swim
During a skating trip to Poolburn dam in July 2011, Dave Patchett decided there wasn’t enough ice so took a casual dip underneath it instead!!!
Dave Patchett