Celeste thanx for the inside scoop of Bennett.
Man that place is massive.You have definitely
got talent.

Don't know if you guys are in the firing line for the twisters and
bad weather but take care all of you.OK

We are all in absolute awe of this remarkable
building.I for one admire from afar.I dont have
much of a choice but to leave all the hard work
up to you guys.So many of us hide behind our
computers and yes we dont know what the other
looks like.Wanderer did you find out what our friend
Pat was?Haha sorry m8 puttin you on the spot like
that.Christina & Celeste thank you.And to Motts as
well.You are all inspirational.Wanderer and Pat
who keep us just wanting more.You are all awesome.

I also am saying OMG.You are rite Wanderer,this iconic place has touched alot of hearts and yes has a great following like no other on this site.And now lets take our hats off for the girls who are getting out there and doing it for us.U Guys Rock.Christina you make sure you get all that is owed to you for your work.Cant believe that others would steal from you and use it for themselves.Or a little stupid to think you wouldnt see it.That doco idea sounds awesome aye especially if you could get some of the earlier footage when it was operateing.There must be sum around somewhere.Good luck with all that mate.Celeste,your computer imagery is amazing and it must have taken you hours.I hope you get the pictures you need to finish your work.I can see wot you mean Pat when you say that these places can kill.If not suddenly then slowly and painfully.What do we tell our loved ones when we go and explore these dangerious places.It is a natural high being somewhere that you shouldnt be,pushing those limits to get that million dollar shot.And so addictive.done it once and got away with it so lets push ourselves more.Thats when mistakes are made and we get hurt.So to my mates in the states BE BLOODY CAREFULL out there.
Took some shots of a abandoned hospital the other week and one of the better shots was of a sign saying:
These Buildings Have Camera Surveilance Beware.
HaHa was takeing snap shots in the middle of the day,in the middle of a working week.
Maybe they could see that i wasnt there to destroy the place so left me alone.Really wanted to get inside but it was well secured.

So obviously it hasnt happened yet or you dont know mate?And yes like every Urban Explorers dream is to be there in person to get there own images of any structure that wont be there for much longer.Hey mate I found this really cool public hospital over here that has been shut for over 30 years.It has really cool iron gates and is on quite a few acres of land over looking the sea.Alot of out buildings eg boiler house,nurses quarters,the main hospital and heaps of others.Went up yesterday to start takeing shots and yip my camera decided to have a mind of its own and misbehave.How annoying is that?Did more research when i got back home and found out that it was built before 1900,so as you can imagine i dont want to let this one be demolished before i have taken a few shots.More than a few would be beta.
The word around town is that it is Haunted.MM seeing is believing,but in saying that why did i have such bad things happen while i was there.
And would i have banged into the security guards at te same time.
Buggered if I know.I am alone in this case as others that say they are keen dont want to get caught at the sametime.There were some people living in the buildings illegally up until recently when they all got kicked out as the buildings were a earthquake risk.
So there are alot of buildings that are going to be no longer due to mother nature.

Mm try Bennett School for girls mate.That is on youtube,then you mite get it that way.

I just looked up the name of it on youtube and it is called {A Broken Beauty}

A documentary.U guys would know all about it.Something being put on film about the life of Bennett or is it just the state in which it lies in now.I dont know a mate,but it is coming out this year.

Looks as if that doco of the old girl will be awesome.Would like to get my hands on a copy of it.Is it going to be on DVD or what guys?

Yet another great gallery.Thanks Motts.I saw something that would of made you chuckle the other day mate.A abandoned treehouse and it looked awesome.Will get some pics if you are keen.But i must admit the inside shots will be really hard as i am not that small anymore.

With you Ferdy,those clouds are awesome

Its good to see the master back.And he is doing a good job aye guys.How is it with you Wanderer?

From where this shot was taken you could think that this place was still in operation.

Hey Celeste,how would you feel actually being taught in this marvellous site.Being back there in time being a border and soaking it all in.And then being able to enlighten people of the memories.Merry Christmas guys.I pray all is well with you and yours.From this side of the world,TAKE CARE and will talk to you all soon as.Motts Cheers mate.Will have a rum for you over the holidays and the friends over there with Pat and Wanderer.Not one for each of you as get too drinked,and that not how to handle the jandle.CHEERS to all and be SAFE.

Hey Wanderer,hows everything with you mate.Was thinking the same aye.Cant imagine the bloody mess the storm has has dealt to people that we talk to,.yes on this site.God speed to you all.

I would give a great deal to come over and endulge in just a mere drink with you Pat and Wanderer.I can see it now as we finish a bbq with our families and go for a small drive to Bennett then toast the old Girl for the coming of age.So Gen Grant was drunk all day then Pat!!! I told my lovely wife that that was i wanted to go when i retired and for some stupid reason she wasnt too keen.I felt that she was being very selfish with the reply as her step dad was a alcoholic and used to be an ar**h***.Chins up my friends.

Just thought i would have a quiet rum and see how you fellas are getting on.Seen as Bennett is still standing that must be a good reason to indulge in one of lifes pleasures.Sure beats paying the powers that be taxes.At least we get something out of it.Pat i know from previous comments that you like Natures Natural Necture, so dont let me hold you back.And Wanderer hows things with you?Wanted to know mate when you went over to the school did you venture into the structure and get some good pictures for your collection.You were saying that trees blocked the outside pictures.The stone work at the base of the building is a good touch of craftmanship,and it looks really cool.And Pat,what sort of friend sells you a Haunted TV that wakes you up at times Normal people sleep?Friends have your best at heart unless they want to take the pi**, or just wanted to have a laugh at someone else.And as for summer ,we havnt got to that yet aye.But i hope the people that have it enjoy it to the max.

To my Mates in the states how are things going.So things havnt changed much.Our building is so slowly falling apart and all they could give us was a chain fence to keep the people that get a dare from there pairs that they need to break in to the past that they think is haunted.Why do they do that.Any thing old they think have spirits in it.Prove it mate.Give us all on utube something out of the ordinary to watch and make sure that it is worth watching because the coverage of which i have seen just is not doing the structures of which they are filmed justice.Kids that want to make a name for themselves as Ghostbusters have just a bit of what it takes to make a name for themselves.U go guys the only reason i have to say this comment is because im really jealous.Hey over here in the big and did i say big as The Big and i say MASSIVE New Zealand we dont get the history of which you have GO Hard OW.Wanderer i say how is it all going for you mate,and to P R the man with the pulse and so PASSIONATE about Bennett.Someone has to be aye.You have my vote which ever is best for the history of such a awesome building.FOR UNITED WE STAND.

Sorry mate Like Mama and the others,we miss you Motts and wonder whats going on in your life.Dont wont to be a pain in the r,se but we really miss you.Hey Bro just want you to know we care.Dont tell my mrs aye.

Great to see you are back mate.Hope all is well with you and yours.Awesome another gallery to look at.Cheers Motts

Wonder if the original under the that board.

Hey this shot is so cool,as the grafitti on the walls could be the tattoos of your life that have lead you into the light of the after.What you think guys?

Pick me,Pick me i ll look for ya.Oh bugger cant see that far aye guys.Hope everyone of you are ok after Irene.

Whoops,was it my pour.

Wanderer, had another look at my pics and they aint all that bad so your comment may not of fallen on deaf ears aye m8.Want more tho, you know got the bug.I think i got this uncurable disease from this site.Can think of many things that you can be addicted to and this beats them all hands down in my eyes.Going to keep taking the pics and when ready will give Motts first shot at them.Cheers Guys