Two signs that tell me Spring is nearly in NZ

No its not the usual early Spring sights such as daffodils and buds on the trees. That is just soooooooo Northern Hemisphere. I've started to spot the "Lesser shod barefoot Kiwi" and the "Crazy House Truck" so Im happy to report Spring has almost sprung. For my Northern hemisphere pals here is a translation.....

Lesser shod barefoot Kiwi
Most visible during the summer months but the braver of the species are seen in Spring and Autumn. Mostly male but the odd "younger" female, normally sporting shorts or rolled up "longs". Tend to be mostly heading to the "dairy" for a pie and a can of L&P. Females can be seen in city locations often wearing a floaty dress and cardigan. What can always be guaranteed is that they will be totally shoeless.

OK OK so I'm only jealous that UK streets are so covered in dog poo and broken glass that your average Brit just wouldn't run about with no shoes on. Instead they mark the move into Spring by running to the "corner shop" in slippers and baggy track pants (a regular sight on the Balls Pond Road, London)

Well done Oh Shoeless Kiwi, may it forever mean less glass and dog poop on the streets!

No onto the Crazy House Truck. Once again the warmer months do bring out some lovely views. My favourite is the regular sighting of the crazy house truck. This is normally some randomly nailed together wooden campervan/ caravanesqe thing stuck onto lorry or truck axle with tyres to match. The really brave might live in one all year round, mostly the "crazy house truck" goes into hibernation until Spring then is normally found on South Island roads and wider NZ campsites.

OK OK OK so I'm jealous again. All we have in Blighty is the odd VW Campervan (thanks Mr Oliver fo making them popular again) and the Volvo/ Rover pulled caravan. See photo for a typical view of a Crazy Kiwi House truck.