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During my travels, I meet many interesting people. Many of them have very interesting hobbies.
The restoration of old vehicles in this country has almost become a national pastime. Many hours are spent in sheds, barns and backyards 'doing it up'.
In the above photo is a Humber Heavy Utility. Made for the British Army as staff cars for the Second World War, this 4 wheel drive go anywhere 6 tonne monster some how finished up in New Zealand. It now lives in the Waikato, in a shed with 4 other WW2 trucks.
Just down the road, are several sheds full of 1930's and 40's Chevs, all being restored.
For security reasons I can not say where they are. I can tell you that all these vehicles are very well looked after.
This is Takashi Koyanagi. He is standing at the Clyde lookout, on a fairly cold late winter day.
Takashi was staying with us as part of the Lions Youth Exchange program. He comes from Fukuoka in Japan, and is sponsored by the Fukuokahana Lions Club.
I think Takashi enjoyed his stay. I know he was cold at times, but he did get to see and do quite a few things he would not be able to do at home.
This program of exchanging students between counties seems to me to be a very good one. While there were some language barriers, eventually every one learned something. Takashi is keen to return here 'in the summer' and I hope he does.
Some months ago I was lucky enough to be on the spot when a presentation was made. At the end of a list of prizes and awards made to various Volunteer Fire Fighters at our Local brigade, was the surprise award of a Life Membership to Fire Chief Russell Anderson.
Life Memberships are usually awarded at or close to the end of a long period of service. But this one was different. Russell has been in this Brigade for only 14 years, and intends to be the Chief for some time yet.
In the above photo, Deputy Chief Mark Hutton attaches the Life Membership medal.
