Reporter’s diary

Press, 12 February 1983, Page 2

Reporter’s diary

Fishing afloat MR MIKE Allen, of Christchurch, models the latest flyfishing attire from the United States. Looking like an aquatic tutu, the “Float King’’ is really a conventional wader with room for the insertion of an inflated tube at the waist. With the tube inserted the wader becomes a buoyant fishing platform, enabling the fisherman to float languidly beyond the reaches of shallow-bound flyfishermen. Above the waterline are pockets for food, fish and tackle; there are even rings from which to dangle beer cans into the water. A back rest prevents fatigue, and the flippers are for

manoeuvrability. Designed for use in lakes, it can also be used for white-water rafting. and landing big fish is supposed to be a moving experience. A friend of Mr Allens brought it from the United States, where it cost about SUSIOO. Unhappy landing ORNITHOLOGISTS have been celebrating the news that an Arctic tern, ringed as a nestling in Britain, has been rediscovered in Australia. having flown the 17,600 km to Melbourne. But the bird, only the third of the species known to have reached Australia, had little cause to celebrate. On arrival it was pecked to death by xenophobic plovers. Glory be NEW RESIDENTIAL properties on Clifton Hill will adjoin a street with a revealing name. A subdivision in Panorama Road, near its intersection with Clifton Terrace, will have the name Revelation Drive. Some Christchurch City Council town-planning committee members were amused by the choice on Thursday. “Can we expect holy men walking around the street, or residents appearing on the front page of 'Truth' every year?" asked jCr C. E. Manning. The

committee chairman, Cr Geoff Stone, had to choose between two names submitted by the subdivider. The other was Glory Drive. He opted for Revelation Drive because of the panoramic view property owners would have from the top of the hill. Frothy drop WEST GERMAN'S beer drinkers are sipping cautiously after health officials discovered that a brand of shampoo was being marketed in beer bottles. A health ministry statement said that most of the bottles of Bier shampoo had been withdrawn from shops but some had been sold. The frothy liquid looks like beer, but would cause choking and vomiting if swallowed. Any old helmets? OLD MOTOR-CYCLE helmets in any condition are wanted by the Court Theatre's props department for use in a forthcoming production. They are just the thing for making dolls' heads, and since they will be covered in various modelling substances donations rather than loans are required. Large quantities of the whole gamut of kitchenware — cutlery. crockery and pots and pans — are also needed. Phone 66-992 if you can help.