Our thoughts have been confirmed. The major outage that cut power to about 100,000 people was caused by a team removing the nuts from three of the pylon legs at the same time during routine maintenance. I can just imagine their faces when the pylon started to fall. (It was lucky no-one was injured or killed).
We had some power restored that evening and by the following evening had full power when one of the 220 kV circuits was re-livened, it is hoped to have the second circuit sorted by the end of the week. The pylon landed on it so it is a more difficult job. There will, of course, be several investigations and lots of calls for compensation.
Meanwhile, we were lucky, once again, with the weather for Monday's walk. The weekend was very wet (although most of the rain was at night) Monday dawned fine but cloudy. We had a very pleasant walk from the Information Centre to the Raumanga Falls.
After the walk we met at the home of one of our walkers for a mid-winter get-together. Everyone brought a plate of food and I fully intended to take a photo of the spread but completely forgot about it. Anyway, it was enjoyed by all and we sat chatting for a couple of hours.
They do seem to look after the paths very well. You've reminded me of a similar walk we sometimes take; we must go again.
ReplyDeleteEspecially with all the rain we have had it was excellent.
DeleteYor walking group sounds very friendly, the walks and the gatherings most enjoyable
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely people. The socializing is as important as the exercise.
DeleteA lovely walk through the bush - what a great way to spend a morning :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why your comment went to spam. Yes, it is a lovely walk.
DeleteWe saw it on the news, I bet someone got in trouble for it.
ReplyDeleteWe are wondering whether they always do this "with fingers crossed". I should think some heads will roll,
Deletethere could easily have been serious injury or a fatality.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
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