Knud's staff to tame the tides...

... was unsuccessful A couple of summers ago, Mr H (oldest grandson) and his brother, and their cousin from the Blue Mountains stood on the rock platform at Fidelis Point facing the incoming tide. Mr H was carrying this staff and raised it in an attempt to avoid the three of them getting wet. 

Mr H was As successful as was Knud.

And our trip to Auckland to view houses was a bit tidal with one liking one and the other liking another. When we got back the tide had not waited for me and was too far in to encourage a jog or walk. 

Hence a photo of something on the deck.