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COROMANDEL LIFE 2016 SUMMER/EASTER
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info@coromandellife.co.nzGreg Daly
Publishers
Tovi and Greg Daly
Executive Editor/Managing Editor
Tovi Daly Carol Wright
Design & Layout
Carol Wright Tovi Daly
Contributing Writers/Editors
Carol Wright Tovi Daly Kate Palmano Russell Skeet
Monett Johnston Alastair Brickell Gary Barker
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Anna Reid Sue Collins Tovi Daly
Calendar Coordinator / Proof Reader
Sandra Scott
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Arne Rodhe Alan Duff Peter Latham Sereena Burton
Charlotte Giblin Jacquie Ellis Tovi & Greg Daly
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Distribution, Volunteer & Misc Support
Gavin Hedwig Althea Barker Tracey Salkeld Ben Grubb
Ron Morgan/Mercury Bay Museum Karen Vowles
and Tony Keyworth with Jasons Brochure Distribution
...
and the many others helping us
spread the community spirit – Thanks!
What’s InsIde
sUMMeR / easteR 2016
COROMANDEL
life
Peter Latham: Our Cover Artist .............................. 4-5
Mercury Bay Art Escape Studio Tours..................8-10
Artist Michael Smither ‘Gone Fishing” Exhibit ........ 11
New Directions for Artists......................................... 12
Coromandel Artstour Set for April.......................14-15
Colville and the History of its Co-Op ..................18-20
Stargazers: Viewing Summer Skies ........................21
Tasty Traveling: Food and Cooking Tours................22
Heritage Rescue TV
at Thames Museum................23
Kauaeranga Valley Events and the Pinnacles.....24-25
Dancing Camp: Diggers Dance ‘The Buck’....... 26-27
Bicycles: Liberation on Two Wheels................... 28-31
Paeroa: The Hub of Transport ............................ 32-37
Wagon Wheels: Horses Do the Heavy Work ..... 38-39
Road Trip: Explore the Karangahake Gorge...... 40-46
Tribute: The
Ohinemuri Journal’s
Nellie Climie........ 47
Thames Heritage Days Celebration ................... 48-49
Community Calendar.......................................... 50-53
A Toast to a Coromandel Couple ....................... 54-55
Spotlight on Coromandel Communities ............56-63
Advertiser List with Web Links
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New beginnings, fresh starts, reaffirmations
resolutions and promises for a brighter future –
all come to mind as we ring in a New Year.
I am determined to follow my New Year’s
resolution to work less, love more and have a
whole lot more fun!
The fun started with an excuse to share our
beautiful peninsula with a friend from overseas
– just what the doctor ordered. A highlight
was our trip on the Hahei Explorer – perfect
day, perfect tides, Cathedral Cove, caves and
the awesome blowhole – what a blast! We
also took her to the top of Paku to enjoy the
stunning panoramic view (see below).
And to update you on the personal side.
2015 – helluva year! Hearing the ‘C’ word in
reference to one’s self has a tendency to turn
your world upside down. But we humans are
lucky to be so adaptable and that’s what the
situation demands. And optimism. More and
more people are bucking this thing that used
to be considered a death sentence, setting a
new precedent for the rest of us. And that is
my ‘good intention’.
Fortunately I am surrounded by wonderful
caring people and talented healers, both
traditional and alternative. I spent six weeks
at Waikato Cancer Centre in November
undergoing radiation and chemo. Everyone I
met was so caring and compassionate which
certainly helped the process. Adding to the
stress, I developed a severe allergy to the
chemo so I definitely appreciated that extra
support and understanding.
I am learning so much and have so much
more compassion and admiration for my sister
and her brave journey (Dee passed away 8
years ago from breast cancer).
The ride has been rough at times, but I feel
I am making progress. And I am thankful to
report that the radiation is doing its job and I
have been feeling better the past few weeks
– well enough to finish this issue – thank you
God! I know I want (and need) to slow down
though, and I will be looking for talented
individuals in several areas – marketing, sales,
writing, distribution, design... I know you are
out there!
To a healthy and happy 2016 –
Kia Ora...
Tovi and
Greg Daly
Greg & Tovi, with friend Sue
Shaefer, enjoy a gorgeous Summer
day in the Hahei Explorer that
included this stop at the ‘blow hole’.
New Year’s Day now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions.
Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.
Mark Twain