2020 - Covid-19 trips

2020 Adventues

2020 was marked by Covid-19 pandemic. This resulted in the cancellation of the proposed March trip, but Flying Wok could not be put down for long, and the crew got togeter again in July and November for further trips. 

The July trip was marked by the absence of Brian (who was at a cycling event overseas) (though the North Island is as far overseas as we could get these days). Cooking duties were taken oner by our Sous Chef  and diver George. 

November saw the boys at it again. Memorable events were the weather - pouring rain, glassy calm and sunny, strong winds then cold and overcast for our final day. The changes to the shower / toilet facilities in the Webber's house were much appreciated but the chest freezer sufferred a mishap during renovations and had been retired. One of the wekas had sneaked inside and part eaten a loaf of bread. Also pecked was the bag of burley pellets. 

Blue Cod

Lunch at the Rangitoto Islands,

Cards.

Filleting fish

Doris

Dolphin

Pinot

Chef & diver George with tasty nibbles.

Bossanova

Weka strike!

Postponement!

A Flying Wok trip for March 2020 was proposed. We were to stay at Webber's house in French Pass and use boats owned by Tom and George. Brian was to go on a cycling competition for which he had been practising and dieting but this was cancelled because of Cornavirus.  George was to do the chefing duties. As the departure day approached one then several Wokkers withdrew. The illness became more serious and most of the participants were over 70 years of age (& of higher risk of complications from infection) and movements became more restrictive. Webbers informed us that the accommodation was closed and so the trip was cancelled.  The entire nation was put into lockdown. 

As a result there was no March 2020 trip; I did not post pictures and an account and pictures of the November 2019 trip and so this posting will be of the previos trip and a couple of movies that I took on a recent trip through the Fishermans Passage and the French Pass. 

The Mad Hatter

Tom at the helm of Doris

Sustenance

Shark

Throw Backer

Gurnard

A little crayfish

A couple of videos that I took on 15th March from Vic King-Turner's "Transition"

French Pass

Fisherman's Passage

In Memorium

2019 saw the deaths of two much loved persons. Denis Creed had been ill for several years and died in December of 2019. Vivienne Leachman, the wife of the late Andrew Leachman also died in December of 2019. Both will be fondly remembered by the Wokkers. 

CREED, Dennis Edward:
QSM; LLB; M.StJohn.
09.09.1955 - 07.12.2019
Dearly loved and loving husband of Lucie; superdad for Tom, and Oliver; beloved and respected father-in-law of Jasmine, and Kelsie; adored by his grandchildren Elizabeth, and Edward. A lovely man, a gentleman, joker, leader, role-model, excellent raconteur and BBQ chef, singer, actor, wine connoisseur, fisherman extaordinaire, pillar of the community; intelligent, thoughtful, generous, loyal, and the light of our lives.
An exemplary family man who served his community well.
Forever Loved
Friends of Dennis are respectfully informed that a private cremation has been held. Messages to Marsden House, 41 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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LEACHMAN, Vivienne Linda

(née Parrant):

11 April 1945 -

12 December 2019

It is with deep sadness we farewell our beautiful mother who passed gracefully at home after a short illness with her three girls by her side. A wonderful wife to the late Andrew, adored mother of Victoria and the late Miles, Siobhan and Conrad, and Vashti and Darren. The most supportive hands-on Granny to Catherine, Fintan, Kingsley and Kobi. We are heartbroken but forever grateful for all she has given us. Mum, you surrounded yourself with your loves: family, friends, music, travel, clothes, design, and nature. You left with dignity and no regrets. A true friend and inspiration to so many. We love you so much. We invite Viv's friends to celebrate her wonderful life in her beautiful garden at 176 Nile Street, Nelson, on Monday, December 16, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Alternative venue – umbrellas!