Oakland

I saw it as we turned into the driveway. I’m a sucker for old things and just had to go and have a look. One thing lead to another and the next think was that I had to have a photograph (or two…). The object of my attention is just past the hay bales in my previous post at the Opihi Vineyard, which was our lunch destination on the way to Aoraki Mt Cook. This old truck is similar to that driven by Jed Clampett in the 1960s TV series “The Beverley Hillbillies”, and in a similar state of dilapidation. Its quite a trek to get to the vineyard from Christchurch and is definitely not on the main route to Mt Cook, but it was worth the detour. Not only was the lunch delicious, but I got to meet Oakland!

Sneak Peek

Badge of Honor

On the Block(s)

This entry was posted on February 11, 2013 by alphathread. It was filed under Aoraki Mt Cook, Canterbury, Chris Gregory, Exploration, New Zealand, South Island and was tagged with beverley hillbillies, jed clampett, lunch destination, Oakland, old truck, Opihi Vineyard, South Canterbury.

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MistressCinder

I love stuff like that too. I would definitely take a picture. : )

February 11, 2013 at 11:07 am

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- alphathread
  
  Many thanks for your comment. Many times the “out of the way” produces some wonderful surprises. Regards, Chris G
  
  February 11, 2013 at 11:18 am
  
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Peripatetic Eric

Those unexpected finds are the best ones. It looks like one of those “cartoon” cars!

February 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

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- alphathread
  
  Thanks for our comment Eric. That was one of the first thoughts that came into my mind. Regards, Chris G
  
  February 11, 2013 at 1:39 pm
  
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twoscamps

Detours are almost always rewarding!

February 11, 2013 at 1:41 pm

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- alphathread
  
  Thanks Maureen. More detours coming in future posts. Chris G
  
  February 11, 2013 at 1:50 pm
  
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