The wind was late. Theres a big blow forecast followed by a cold snap, that right now is probably bringing snow down to seal level in Southland. Yesterday evening the weather forecast said today would see NW wind and rain. Lots of both. From nine this morning it was supposed to arrive. So when I saw blue sky this morning I decided to head to Rabbit Island Beach in the hope that the wind would arrive without the rain. I waited all afternoon, and did fly a couple of kites, but the 25 knots predicted just didn't eventuate... until I had packed up to leave. Rabbit Island is open during daylight hours only. Tonight the gates were due to close at 5.45pm. After I had given up waiting and had packed away all my kites and the buggy, I was making a coffee in the van when all of a sudden the wind arrived. It was about 5.10pm. The caretaker would be doing his rounds soon, asking any stragglers to leave as he goes. Not enough time. As I drove away I stopped to watch a Blokart taking advantage of what was now a gusty 20knot north-west wind.
Of course I filled in time, while waiting for the late wind, by taking a few pictures...
A walk down the beach is a popular Saturday afternoon pass-time on days like today.
A blokarter taking advantage of the half hour of wind before dark. It was starting to rain too.
10:00:21 PM 
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