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Archive for the 'Curios' Category

Teddy Bear Up a Tree

Monday, January 30th, 2012

I didn’t quite believe my eyes this morning, when I spotted this teddy bear up a tree in a local park! I’m guessing it’s been left behind accidentally and some kind person has put it somewhere visible in case the owner comes back for it. So if you’re missing a large white bear dressed in [...]

Etcetera Store on Barbadoes Street

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

I happened to be on Barbadoes Street this morning on another matter, but had my attention diverted by this lovely shop (on the corner of Edgeware Road and Barbadoes). If you like to have a  good old fossick around curio and antique stores then I think you’ll be delighted with etcetera. I was very close [...]

Portaloo

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

The ubiquitous portaloo. Comes in many pretty colours. Conveniently located on a corner near you. Includes free toilet paper and hand sanitiser. No worries about getting caught short on a long walk around Christchurch!

Toi Toi Sculpture on a Liquefaction Silt Base

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Spotted at Ferrymead Park – someone has made a natural sculpture out of  toi toi and flax branches – using the left over silt from the liquefaction as the base. Rather clever and creative!

Horses and Chariot

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Spotted on the way to the Palms in Shirley (a popular Christchurch shopping mall). Two horses and a chariot perched onto of an ordinary garage – with a bit of tinsel thrown in for good measure. I’d love to know what the neighbours say when giving out directions… we’re two down from the place with [...]