Karamea Thermette Society gathering
The Thermette Society and followers met at the Oparara Reserve on Saturday 22nd June for an afternoon cuppa. For those unfamiliar, the thermette is a New Zealand invention to boil water efficiently, used in the desert in the Second World War.
Four fully inducted members boiled a brew, and some hangers-on enjoyed their thermetic expertise. The benefits of such a device were discussed, including its usefulness if ever the power supply runs out. All you need is some water and a stick of flax, and bingo; you have a cuppa. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon tea and conversation.
The Thermette Society Meets
Earnest thermettic discussion
Elder Thermatician Tom, with eldest thermette