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Roger Leadbeater and Keith Sinclair enjoy some of Whangarei Town Basin fare	Judy Pacey enjoys her ice-cream while Phil, ever mindful of the side effects of ice-cream remains strong and obstains...	... for a few licks then makes his move...	... then almost immediately makes a move to cllaim some from Marlene Marsden!	Keith Sinclair stand proudly, and rightly so, beside his ride ZK-IWP at NZWR prior to departure for Keirkeri
Taxiing for take-off at NZWR	Erika Makevich from Argentina in ZK-PDD (Fred Bain)	? and Past World IFFR President Brian Condon beside ZK-NOC (Phil Pacey)	Roy Marsden, Phil Pacey, and Keith Sinclair on the AH Reed Memorial Walk in Whangarei	Ian Jenner captures a 'struless' image of the Bay of Islands in ZK-DFV - the unmistakable wing of a C177
	Chris & Vicki Snelson enjoyinglunch in the Whangarei Town Basin	Fleet on ground at NZWR
Russell from ZK-IWP	Russell from ZK-IWP	Paihia out front of ZK-IWP	Paihia from ZK-IWP
Over Paihia looking towards Waitangi	The southern entrance to the Bay of Islands from ZK-DFV and in the distance - Chile!	Lunch on the waterfront at Paihia	Marlene enabled by Vicki to steal food from Chris while is eyes are closed and outgoing NZ Chairman Graham Gimblett and Carol pretend noting is happening!	Marlene Marsden, Vicki Snelson, and Judy Pacey relax on the ferry from Paihia to Russell
Chris Snelson, Past World IFFR President Brian Condon, Roy Marsden, and Ian Jenner check out some technology in Russell	Generally we treat our Australian guests better than having them travel in the turnk but ? still managed a smile	The fleet at Kerikeri (NZKK)	Vicki Snelson, Marlene Marsden, and Arthur Smethurst	Ian Jenner, ?, Joan Norrie, & Roger Leadbeater enjoying the function on Saturday evening
Joan Norrie and Keith Sinclair enjoy sharing the stage	Incoming World IFFR President Bian Souter and fellow IFFR Australia member share some trans-tasman camaraderie	Past World IFFR President Brian Condon, Marlene Marsden, and Sue Cleleand	Marlene Marsden, Jim Cleland, and Julie Sobiecki	Julie Sobiecki, Ian Jenner, and ?
FX sutdents Erika (Argentina) and Maria (Germany)
			R Tucker Thompson - tourist cruiser out of Paihia	Astra II belonging to Ian Robertson from IFYR who was our contact for the joint IFYR/IFFR outing
		Maria Latos (Germany) - FX student		Julian, Maria & Erika
Lunch on Roberton Island	Graham Gimblett and Ian Jenner	IFFR meeting at NZKK Aero Club Rooms	Gil from Taupo chats with Prirate Brian Condon!	Jim, Arthur, & Michael
	Prior to boarding the water fleet at Opito Bay in the Bay of Islands
		Golden Delicious	Roger Leadbeater heads for firm ground!!
Brian Condon passes advice to Brian Souter on the helm!!!	Eileen Bain relaxing on board an IFYR cat during the cruise	? & Jeannette Souter on board an IFYR boat	Clearly the two Brians had much to talk about

Our fly in commenced in Whangarei where approx. 9 planes and 33 pax met at the Northern Districts Aero Club, Onerahi, Whangarei. We were due to meet at 12pm at the Aero Club but inclement weather meant some planes took a little longer to arrive. We were very well looked after by Club President, Don Miller (R.C.of Whangarei South), and his team who served tea, coffee and banana cake.  This was the first time many of us had seen other  members for six months, so it was great time to meet to catch up.

With everyone safely on the ground. Roger Leadbeater, our organiser, had arranged for a bus to take us on a short mystery tour of Whangarei which included a short-walk along the A.H. Reed Memorial Bush Walk. Unfortunately, it started to rain which made the track a bit muddy, but still an interesting walk. We were met by the bus at the other end and taken to Town Basin for a bite of lunch.  After frequenting one of the local cafes and then the local ice-cream shop, it was back on the bus to the airfield in readiness for a flight to Kerikeri. The weather was still against us with clouds and rain showers, but we flew up the coast in convoy and then inland to Kerikeri, arriving in a torrential downpour.

We were met by the Kerikeri Rotary Club members and taken to our motel where we could relax and prepare for the dinner at The Landings Restaurant. This was a most enjoyable dinner and another chance to catch up with everyone.

Woke-on Saturday morning to a lovely day. Members of the Fellowship of Yachting Rotanans had arranged approx. 8 boats to take us sailling for the day on boats ranging from small yachts to a large catamaran. We had a great day, experiencing dolphins playing off the bow of the boat and a lovely lunch on Roberton Island in the Bay of Islands. Many took on the walk to the top of the island to be greeted with a fabulous view around the Bay.

After a relaxing couple of hours, it was back on the boats and sail back to Kerikeri where on arrival we went into the Kerikeri Cruising Club for happy hour and dinner. Again a lovely meal, followed by the customary sergeants session, the proceeds of which were donated to the Russell Marine Radio

Sunday morning brought terrible weather, after raining all night.   We were bused to the Kerikeri Aero Club where our AGM was  held and then a bus and private cars took us to Paihai for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. We had hoped the weather would clear as we were going to fly to Cape Reinga, but it wasn't to be, so we spent the afternoon Paihia and several took the ferry to Russell and had a wander round the historic sites.

Some of the Flying Rotarians departed for home in the afternoon but those who were staying over until Monday morning were invited to have dinner with the Kerikeri Aero Club, The invitation was taken up by approx. 17 Rotarians and a lovely evening was had with local aviators.

Monday morning saw an improvement in the weather and members made their way home at their leisure.

Another fly in had come to a close and we all look forward to meeting again in Wanganui in October.

Marlene Marsden.