The Windmill Farmer

Hi. I live on this tiny little farm just out of Hawkes Bay. I live in a old wrecked house.  It is green and has heaps and heaps of grass outside.  Finally, the day that I could start planting my windmills. I was really excited. I started from on end of my field to the next. I just got to the last one and gave it a lucky blow then planted it. I went inside for a cup of tea I went outside to water my Windmills because they are a plant, they need water. I came to the last one and looked at it. It wasn’t forming promptly. I gave it a quick spin and away it went again. It was hard at first, because it had a leaf stuck in the join to the blade’s. It wasn’t very strong.  

I was inside my house and checking my radio while I was having a cup of tea. “Great” I said. There was a freak storm about to come right for me. I was devastated. I quickly went outside and checked on my windmills and there it was. The storm. The little windmill right at my door snapped and flew off into the distance. I was so sad. Me and that windmill had a special bond together. It was like my child. I went to go try find it up in the hills and then the rain kicked in. It poured down. Then another windmill snapped. Then another and another and another and it went on like that.  So there I was planting more windmills but I will never forget the little small one that I span. There will be nothing like that windmill ever again.     

The Catch.

As I was fishing in the local lake called Noob,  I caught a fish and I was surprised. I was thinking that it would be the best fish ever but then it turned out to be a little baby fish. I was disappointed. I knew that the villagers  would be really mad with me. So as I went back to the lake Noob  I heard an unusual sound.  It sounded like a Cat in a blender. As I went to go see I saw a fox trapped in a vine. I grabbed my knife and cut him free. He was really mad. The fox jumped up at me and I fell to the ground. It was gonna bite me but then he could smell the tiny baby fish. It ran to the basket I put it in and ran away up a hill and thought the cliffs. Then my hat fell off.  The fox ran up more cliffs and it finally stopped. I was tired.

There was luscious green grass and a lake right next to me. It was  beautiful  and clear and I could look straight to the bottom. I saw a little family of fish swimming by. They didn’t care that I was there. Then, out of nowhere, jumped the fattest   fish of all time. It was at least 10 m long. Then the fox  came over and handed me a pointy stick. I snapped of a twig and threw it at the giant fish.  

That was the feed of a lifetime. From then on the villagers loved me and always send me of to go catch more fish for dinner. When I went to go find the fox and and give him the leftovers I just found him and then he turned into sand and disappeared into the sky. I waved and walked back to  the  village.  There was my Mum waiting there to give me a giant big hug. I was honored.   




Here is the link to the video this is based on The Catch

Onepoto Caves

Onepoto Caves.

I liked going into the caves best because it was a really fun adventure and I like learning about the land and how it came together as one.

Onepoto Caves were formed 2,200 years ago. The Caves formed in the same way as Waikaremoana. It  goes through a small valley 10 km south of the Aniwaniwa Visitor Center. Onepoto Caves are completely harmless and they won’t hurt you at all. They are 2 Km’s long and 2 hours to walk around the track fully. There are heaps and heaps of cave weta found in Onepoto caves . Even baby Cave Weta.  Be careful though, they are everywhere. DOC officers say you need a torch. They are very dark in some places. It takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to travel to Onepoto Caves from Hastings. These caves are very muddy.  Onepoto Caves have over ten caves in the whole entire track.

Room 17 went to Onepoto Caves In the Te Urewera National park. It was for a  really fun activity for Camp Kaitawa. We also had Mrs Roil and Miss Hill.

Next’ I would like to go in the big cave with a rope. I would also leave my torch behind and go in the dark. I think that will be challenging for me. I would like to hold a Cave Weta in my hand and let it walk up my hand but not up my arm. My biggest fear is insects walking on my hand, even butterflies.   

So you should go and check Onepoto caves for yourself. Don’t forget to take a torch and a friend.

By Ethin


Photo from: Room 17 Camp Kaitawa Photos.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia

If your tramping and your partners body temperature   happens  to fall to 35 degrees or under they may have hypothermia. . Follow these simple steps to help them get back to health.  

Cause’s

You may have got this because you drink too much alcohol and get cold or fall in freezing water, or suffer from coldness or heat loss. If you have been in the cold for too long you could get heat loss and your body will get colder and colder and you will  get hypothermia. Also if you drink too much cold alcohol it will take all your heat and flood your immune system and you could get hyporthermia  

Symptoms

How to know that you have Hypothermia is that when they start shivering constantly. Then they might get really tired or low  energy. Their skkn might go  Cold or pale  . They might  could start breathing real fast as well. When you get these symptoms all you need to do is call for help or call a doctor. They should know what to do hopefully.

How to treat.

When you have Hypothermia you need to take of any wet clothes  they have on.  Don't put them right into a hot bath or right next to fire. It’s the wrong thing to do.  You need to put them  around some warm people or put the in a warm room. You need to take the temperature of the person and compare it to this chart.

37.5	Normal body temperature. Feel cold you still might have hypothermia
35	You might have mild Hypothermia. They might seem drunk or shiver.
33	Moderate Hypothermia. Uncontrollable shivering
32	Severe Hypothermia.  Unconscious, cold skin or Skin might be pale or pink.
28	Severe Hypothermia. You victim might be dead, pupils dilated or no breathing.

Thank you for reading this report and I hope I gave you all you need to know about Hypothermia.

Time line

Six easy steps on how to fix a broken arm.

Step One

When somebody breaks their arm start by calming them down.

Step Two

Remove any jewellry from the broken arm but be careful not to touch the arm so when the swelling comes it won’t stick.

 

Step Three

Put on a splint so the bone and marrow  can fix up properly and so the arm won't flop around.

Step Four

Wrap the arm in glad wrap so no bug’s can get in and the arm is protected

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Step Five

Create a sling to elevate a arm above the heart so the blood doesn't come out the  brake of skin.

Step six.

Call for help so the real doctor can come in an Ambulance and get it checked out. While the Doctor is coming keep making sure they are ok and get them comfortable.

John Roil Bush Saftey

John Roil came to yesterday to talk to us about bush  safety.  Here will be a guide to help you get ready for your next tramping trip.  

Rule’s

The first rule of tramping is Tell someone. Tell someone where you're going at what time and what you will be back by. The second one is Plan your route. Plan where you are going and tell someone the route you are on. The third is Training. Train walking and running maybe a kilometer everyday and brake in your shoes . The last one and certainly not least is Pack the right gear. Pack or the right gear and you will alright.

Gear

The gear you need is a bag of course. you need a map, water bottle, sleeping bag, billy bag, gas bottle and element, compass, whistle. You need these Things or you will be not bush worthy. Make sure you put all you’re sleeping gear at the bottom of your bag so it is out of the way. make sure that you know that you have everything so you are good to go. On the day you go have a checklist and tick everything as you go through your bag.

Clothes

It is very important to have some nice warm clothes like some woolen long sleeve top, Some woolen socks, woolen long pant’s with short’s to go over the top. A beanie. boot’s(lace up) and most important you need a rain jacket for cold conditions and really bad rain.

Emergency

You need a GPS to help you get round in the bush.You need a emergency beaker to report an accident. You need a torch and batteries to help get around in the dark. Do not ever pack a cell phone because normally there will be no cell service. Remember to have a First aid kit.If you are lost report thought your beaker and blow your whistle and  the most important thing to remember is STAY PUT.

I hope this guide help you get ready in the bush. Have a safe Holiday in the bush next holidays.