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mobertol 28-12-2014 14:58
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A rare outing beyond the borough boundary, Calf Hey Reservoir.


1. Driving through clouds I thought visibility would be pants, however it cleared up yards before arriving.
2. More ice than snow.
3. The light is changing minute by minute, Musbury Heights on the right.
4. One of the many streams that tinkle into the reservoir.
5. The water is calm, so heavy with reflections.
6. The remains of an old weavers small holding.
7. I saw this and thought of sausages.
8. Apparently its legal around here......getting your baubles out.
9. You would think this is miles from habitation, because it is.
10. I thought as I was taking this, the reflection looks like a Blue Whale.
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1127422)
Lovely shots Dave. I cannot pick a favourite as they are all beautiful.
Smashing set of pics as Margaret says hard to choose a favourite - glad you got out for such a lovely walk :)
1,2 and 3 took my breathe away and I like 7 too, the baubles are a nice xmassy touch.

mobertol 28-12-2014 15:01
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Nice walk and some familiar places in your shots - I really like number 7 :)

mobertol 28-12-2014 15:04
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Nice to have caught up here again some lovely and varied photos and subjects. Margaret's wreath will be a lovely card - G pIcks Robin is stunning and would make a great card too. Same for some of DiG's wonderful seasonal ones, really lovely place and even prettier with the snow.

mobertol 28-12-2014 15:37
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Have been getting to grips with my new camera - it's a compact Nikon P530 - the evolution of the little one I've been using for the last 11 years. Quite pleased with the results so far - just a few teething problems.

A few seasonal pics from yesterday and today, including sunset behind my house this evening.

mobertol 28-12-2014 15:39
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As I didn't manage to get on here over Xmas I have saved my last photo to wish you all Happy Holidays!

Eric 28-12-2014 19:24
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Have been getting to grips with my new camera - it's a compact Nikon P530 - the evolution of the little one I've been using for the last 11 years. Quite pleased with the results so far - just a few teething problems.

A few seasonal pics from yesterday and today, including sunset behind my house this evening.
Love #2 ... must be the hippie in me.:cool:

davemac 28-12-2014 22:59
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Have been getting to grips with my new camera - it's a compact Nikon P530 - the evolution of the little one I've been using for the last 11 years. Quite pleased with the results so far - just a few teething problems.

A few seasonal pics from yesterday and today, including sunset behind my house this evening.
I can see a difference right away, the sharpness stands out, especially the flower.

mobertol 29-12-2014 09:20
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I can see a difference right away, the sharpness stands out, especially the flower.
Using it on automatic to start with as you suggested Dave - then we'll see as I start to try it out properly!

davemac 29-12-2014 11:28
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Using it on automatic to start with as you suggested Dave - then we'll see as I start to try it out properly!
A good idea, get to know the bottons, bells, and whistles first, then when you get used to it you can get a bit creative by trying the various options available.

DaveinGermany 29-12-2014 19:37
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So back up in the North & a couple from our journey home yesterday.

The Charabanc after suffering Snow & Salt - A couple of pics of a little Church just off the BAB3 by Geiselwind.

gpick24 29-12-2014 21:34
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A few pics from a frosty morning (and afternoon) walkies.

Restless 30-12-2014 12:23
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Had a visitor on my lunch break

Margaret Pilkington 30-12-2014 13:29
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Yes Rob...this little dog lives next door buy one to us and is frequently in our kitchen seeing if Pasha has left any food in her dish...though I know she is well fed.

Restless 30-12-2014 15:27
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She likes to play fetch but today she wanted to play with a huge rock that hardly fit in her mouth. Was too scared id hurt her so I wouldn't play. At first I thought she wanted my noodles but she had placed the stone between my feet

DtheP47 30-12-2014 16:09
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A few days away from the madding crowds up in the wilds of Northumberland.
Drovers Inn, real ale, pub grub and great walks. Dark skies at night, stargazers delight.
What's not to like?
Hadrian's Wall from the Barbarian's side.
Black Middens one of the best preserved bastles the fortified 16th century farmhouses built to defend the border lands from the reivers.
A not so well preserved bastle with a quenching hole above the door to put out any fires lit against it by the raiders.
Unusual fungus ? Any help identifying it appreciated.
The walk up through ancient woodland to the Hareshaw Linn waterfall with the bonus of seeing a group of roe deeer high up on the ravine.

maxthecollie 30-12-2014 16:37
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A wintry stroll from Ball Grove towards Wycollar. The sun decided to make an appearance when we got back to the car,

DtheP47 30-12-2014 18:47
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The low winters sun on the Reivers trail and Kielder giving off a magical golden glow yesterday.

davemac 30-12-2014 20:23
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Today in Pictures, a busier than normal expedition today, the new paths have opened up the area even to people pushing prams, before, some areas were ankle deep with mud that only barmpots went through, I know as it previously went through my lace holes.

1. The reservoir, with a bit of ice and a lot of ducks and geese.
2. The melting snow has increased the water flow.
3. The top end of Jackhouse is a spit and a stride from the top road.
4. The sun is low in the sky.
5. A look down the site, the now dry top res apart from the stream that used to keep it topped up and now flows straight into Jackhouse.
6. They get everywhere.
7. If its not wet you aren't doing it right.
8. You can find this type of gate all over the place around here.
9. I can hear the sound of a harp.
10. Looking over the top end of Ossy towards Gt. Harwood.

mobertol 31-12-2014 13:49
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Wishing you all health and happiness in the year to come! :)

Turtle 31-12-2014 14:47
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Thank you Dianne! All best wishes to you and your family as well.

shillelagh 31-12-2014 17:31
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right these should have been put up late on Monday nite .. but I thought I can put em up on Tuesday .. well I wasn't up to snuff yesterday .. last nite I had another .. so ive had to put em up today .. anyway monday I had a visit to the consultant .. and dragged the spugster round avenham and miller park afterwards .. :p the first one is accy train station .. the rest is avenham and miller park in preston :p

happy new year everyone

DaveinGermany 31-12-2014 22:26
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Well here we are already in Germingland, we've snuck into 2015, that being the case we'd like to raise a glass of your chosen tipple & wish you all, wherever you are, a peaceful & prosperous 2015 whenever it arrives for you & yours, kindest regards & best wishes from Dave & Marion in Germany, Happy New Year folks! :)

Celebrations in Germany, seen from our balcony. ;)

davemac 31-12-2014 23:14
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As we lurch into 2015 I would like to take a moment to thank all the contributors, visitors and supporters of this thread for keeping it alive and interesting, I would also like to wish each and every one a happy new year wherever you are, and lets hope for a year that puts a smile on our faces and a song in our hearts.

Restless 01-01-2015 00:22
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after a full year of sobriety I decided to celebrate with a pint, or two.

Happy New Year :D

mobertol 02-01-2015 14:28
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Attachment 46330A winter walk yesterday towards evening - very cold out but lovely. I think the tiny bird which I zoomed in on may be a wren!

gpick24 02-01-2015 19:51
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A few pics from todays walkies.

davemac 03-01-2015 21:24
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Today in Pictures, a break in the weather , so hopefully no moist gusset on my return.

1. The closer we got to Pendle Hill the more the visibility vanished.
2. The cloud base appears to be descending.
3. Looking back at the path we have just travelled along.
4. All that remains of a cart track over the tops.
5. I don't think we will go that way, visibility is pants.
6. Churn Clough Reservoir, the fullest I have seen it all year.
7. A stream that has descended from the top of Pendle Hill to fill the reservoir and eventually become drinking water.
8. A turn around the wet bit, then head back.
9. Sabden, mixed in mist and sunlight.
10. It doesn't seem all that long ago that I photographed blokes "popped up" jumping in the res in their kecks.

Margaret Pilkington 03-01-2015 22:09
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Love number 9.

maxthecollie 04-01-2015 09:04
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Love number 9.
I agree with you on this ,Margaret. It is a great pic.

mobertol 04-01-2015 09:54
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1128219)
Today in Pictures, a break in the weather , so hopefully no moist gusset on my return.

1. The closer we got to Pendle Hill the more the visibility vanished.
2. The cloud base appears to be descending.
3. Looking back at the path we have just travelled along.
4. All that remains of a cart track over the tops.
5. I don't think we will go that way, visibility is pants.
6. Churn Clough Reservoir, the fullest I have seen it all year.
7. A stream that has descended from the top of Pendle Hill to fill the reservoir and eventually become drinking water.
8. A turn around the wet bit, then head back.
9. Sabden, mixed in mist and sunlight.
10. It doesn't seem all that long ago that I photographed blokes "popped up" jumping in the res in their kecks.
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1128232)
Love number 9.
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I agree with you on this ,Margaret. It is a great pic.
Me too - fab photo it has a great atmosphere. :)

davemac 04-01-2015 20:43
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Today in Pictures, it was more than a moist gusset.

1. Its a walk down to the Calder from Memorial Park.
2. So here I am sitting on the bank with my boots just dipping in the water, it was only after getting up that I realised the frost had thawed where I made contact with the bank, so bum and the back of my legs were just a bit more than moist.
3. The sun at this time of year is low in the sky giving false sunsets as you go downhill.
4. The river is just below the tree line and the Nab just over the hill.
5. This is where it all went wrong. Looking around, no one was in sight, so down on the floor I go to get a low shot, and to be able to see through the viewfinder my chin is in the frosty grass and I am motionless, taking the shot. Suddenly I hear OIY, some poor bloke had ambled up thinking he had found a corpse, you try explaining what you are doing, they just don't understand.
6.With a now wet front as well, I climb down the bank for a bit of a wet bit shot.
7.As the frost never lifted down here my pants are now starting to freeze, and I am starting to walk like Douglas Bader.
8. I decide to head uphill as the temperature feels like it is dropping, and you could strike matches on them now.
9. Almost back to the car, so one last look at Pendle.
10. As the sky was getting a bit tasty I thought a quick look from the tops, so parking up in the lay by that was once called New Inns I gingerly get out trying not to let my pants touch my legs and things. The sky was a pallet of reds and oranges, snapping away trying to catch the changing colours I am aware of someone walking past me, and yes you guessed it, it was the bloke that caught me horizontal, we smiled at each other and as I carried on snapping he vanished into the sunset I was snapping.

gpick24 05-01-2015 14:53
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Mine from yesterday.

1. Frosty riverbank
2. A training helicopter.
3. Them crows son`t like the buzzards.
4. Goldfinch?
5. It`s not warm enough for sunbathing yet.
6. Given the arty farty treatment.
7. Peek-a-boo.
8. Don`t mess with the swans
9. Off to the next field.
10. A knackered farm with a cracking view.

davemac 05-01-2015 20:43
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Today in Pictures, Castle Clough, but not the full tour.

1. It will be mostly along the top edge today.
2. The rocks are the reason this site was once a quarry.
3. Its not scary....really, not scary at all.......it isn't.............what was that!
4. I did say I wouldn't play down by the water.
5. Well just a little paddle then.
6. Pass my crampons....I'm going up.....no I said crampons, that's a croissant.
7. I've fallen over agian.
8.I just cant stay away from the wet bits.
9. Well..if its not wet you aren't doing it right.

mobertol 06-01-2015 14:53
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1128405)
Today in Pictures, it was more than a moist gusset.

1. Its a walk down to the Calder from Memorial Park.
2. So here I am sitting on the bank with my boots just dipping in the water, it was only after getting up that I realised the frost had thawed where I made contact with the bank, so bum and the back of my legs were just a bit more than moist.
3. The sun at this time of year is low in the sky giving false sunsets as you go downhill.
4. The river is just below the tree line and the Nab just over the hill.
5. This is where it all went wrong. Looking around, no one was in sight, so down on the floor I go to get a low shot, and to be able to see through the viewfinder my chin is in the frosty grass and I am motionless, taking the shot. Suddenly I hear OIY, some poor bloke had ambled up thinking he had found a corpse, you try explaining what you are doing, they just don't understand.
6.With a now wet front as well, I climb down the bank for a bit of a wet bit shot.
7.As the frost never lifted down here my pants are now starting to freeze, and I am starting to walk like Douglas Bader.
8. I decide to head uphill as the temperature feels like it is dropping, and you could strike matches on them now.
9. Almost back to the car, so one last look at Pendle.
10. As the sky was getting a bit tasty I thought a quick look from the tops, so parking up in the lay by that was once called New Inns I gingerly get out trying not to let my pants touch my legs and things. The sky was a pallet of reds and oranges, snapping away trying to catch the changing colours I am aware of someone walking past me, and yes you guessed it, it was the bloke that caught me horizontal, we smiled at each other and as I carried on snapping he vanished into the sunset I was snapping.
Did you show him the droplet shot to explain Dave, was worth the effort! Just as well he didn't have a heart attack :D I love number 4 - recognised that view immediately.

mobertol 06-01-2015 14:54
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Mine from yesterday.

1. Frosty riverbank
2. A training helicopter.
3. Them crows son`t like the buzzards.
4. Goldfinch?
5. It`s not warm enough for sunbathing yet.
6. Given the arty farty treatment.
7. Peek-a-boo.
8. Don`t mess with the swans
9. Off to the next field.
10. A knackered farm with a cracking view.
Nice varied selection again.

davemac 06-01-2015 15:22
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Did you show him the droplet shot to explain Dave, was worth the effort! Just as well he didn't have a heart attack :D I love number 4 - recognised that view immediately.
I did shout I am taking a photograph, but by the time I had got to my feet he was off into the distance. Plus I don't think he would have understood if I had said I am taking photographs of melted frost on grass seed heads whilst laying face down in the frosty grass getting wet through.

maxthecollie 06-01-2015 16:00
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1128481)
Mine from yesterday.

1. Frosty riverbank
2. A training helicopter.
3. Them crows son`t like the buzzards.
4. Goldfinch?
5. It`s not warm enough for sunbathing yet.
6. Given the arty farty treatment.
7. Peek-a-boo.
8. Don`t mess with the swans
9. Off to the next field.
10. A knackered farm with a cracking view.
Yep No 4 is a goldfinch

Eric 06-01-2015 17:40
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1128481)
Mine from yesterday.

1. Frosty riverbank
2. A training helicopter.
3. Them crows son`t like the buzzards.
4. Goldfinch?
5. It`s not warm enough for sunbathing yet.
6. Given the arty farty treatment.
7. Peek-a-boo.
8. Don`t mess with the swans
9. Off to the next field.
10. A knackered farm with a cracking view.
Love the pictures of the deer .... they look quite relaxed; hunting season must be over, eh.;)

gpick24 06-01-2015 18:29
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Love the pictures of the deer .... they look quite relaxed; hunting season must be over, eh.;)

They aren't wild, they were in a pen on a farm in rishton.

Eric 06-01-2015 21:28
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They aren't wild, they were in a pen on a farm in rishton.
Are there any wild deer in the area?

gpick24 06-01-2015 21:45
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Yes, I see wild roe deer quite a lot, getting a decent pic of them though is quite difficult. I think these are fallow deer, don't know if we have wild ones round here.

Turtle 07-01-2015 01:18
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1128219)
Today in Pictures, a break in the weather , so hopefully no moist gusset on my return.

1. The closer we got to Pendle Hill the more the visibility vanished.
2. The cloud base appears to be descending.
3. Looking back at the path we have just travelled along.
4. All that remains of a cart track over the tops.
5. I don't think we will go that way, visibility is pants.
6. Churn Clough Reservoir, the fullest I have seen it all year.
7. A stream that has descended from the top of Pendle Hill to fill the reservoir and eventually become drinking water.
8. A turn around the wet bit, then head back.
9. Sabden, mixed in mist and sunlight.
10. It doesn't seem all that long ago that I photographed blokes "popped up" jumping in the res in their kecks.
wowzers! These are all stunners davemac :)

Turtle 07-01-2015 13:11
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Not much snow around here this winter (so far!), but it has turned quite cold. Today was minus 17 on my deck, with the forecast calling for even colder temps. this afternoon. Putting out the garbage bins this morning was not fun, but the moon did look pretty.

Eric 07-01-2015 20:07
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Not much snow around here this winter (so far!), but it has turned quite cold. Today was minus 17 on my deck, with the forecast calling for even colder temps. this afternoon. Putting out the garbage bins this morning was not fun, but the moon did look pretty.
Know what you mean about not being fun ... we are at -19, -28 with the wind chill. At least the Canadian juniors warmed things up by taking gold at the World Junior Championships ... :alright: Dog walks are getting shorter, and I usually end up carrying her home so that her paws don't get too cold.

davemac 08-01-2015 20:53
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Today in Pictures was a later than expected excursion due to my large curriculum, so in fading light I made the best of what I had to play with.

davemac 11-01-2015 19:48
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Today becomes yesterday, and todays will be tomorrow, its all very confusing.


1. Best seat in the house.
2. The steps I have used these in all weathers and seasons.
3. In the distance is Hapton Scouts.
4. Getting ready for a floral extravaganza.
5. However at the moment the woods are asleep on the surface.
6. A sudden burst of sunlight, but is short lived.
7. I have found a spooky bit..........ruuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnn.
8. Looking down the valley.
9. Nice to look at, but wet underfoot.
10. Time to leave, the next time I possibly look at this area the bluebells will be the dominant plant.

Turtle 11-01-2015 21:42
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Seeing number four, I let out a gasp. Hubby wondered what the heck was the matter. "Green shoots coming out of the ground over there!" I said. "And it's January!!! What am I doing over here?!!!"
And then I saw number 6. Gorgeous :)

davemac 11-01-2015 22:03
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Seeing number four, I let out a gasp. Hubby wondered what the heck was the matter. "Green shoots coming out of the ground over there!" I said. "And it's January!!! What am I doing over here?!!!"
And then I saw number 6. Gorgeous :)
Thanks, the daffs are even further out but no flower spikes as we are still going to get some nasty stuff. They often send up a few short leaves and then become dormant again, waiting for the warmer season to arrive.

davemac 12-01-2015 21:44
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Another yesterday in Pictures, on a day when we had high winds where did I go, Ossy Moors, I must want my bumps feeling, it was that strong I was leaning into the wind like Michael Jackson in Smooth Criminal.

1. Visibility is pants.
2. An old cart track, heading toward Troy Quarry.
3. Looking across to the top end of Calf Hey Reservoir.
4. Helmshore is in the distance.
5. Time to sit in the marshland.
6. The quarry was in operation at the start of the industrial revolution, and still used today.
7. Stone walls are a feature of the area, probably as it was only a short distance from where they came from.
8. The old cart track again, just a bit further along.
9. Its difficult to see, but the remains of an old farmhouse, or small holding.
10. Another patch of small buildings slowly going back to the soil from whence they came.

shillelagh 12-01-2015 21:58
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i went walkies with the tedster and his co-owner this afternoon ... :D and one for davemac

davemac 13-01-2015 21:05
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today in pictures, an out of town experience, the River Calder as it flows through Padiham.

1. I don't get it why they hammer money into stuff.
2. The sky was overcast but now and again it had colour in it.
3. The main road through Padiham to Burnley.
4. Its only a slight drop, but its a weir never the less.
5. A second bridge, the road goes to the leisure centre and the baths.
6. There is a plaque in the centre of the bridge, but reading it is very difficult, so why put it there?
7. Further down stream, another bridge, this time it is an old railway bridge which now has the Greenway along it.
8. The river as it meanders toward Simonstone and Altham.
9. I've just put my ear to the track, there is a Red Indian coming, or should that read Native American.
10. I've hit the buffers.

Accyexplorer 14-01-2015 07:11
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The snow has arrived (a gentle sprinkle) so be prepared for weather which risks bringing many areas to a "grinding halt" :rolleyes:

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gpick24 14-01-2015 08:12
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You`d think the gritters would have been out last night, half a centimetre of snow and we`ve 3 (out of 5) people at work can`t get in.

Accyexplorer 14-01-2015 08:22
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You`d think the gritters would have been out last night, half a centimetre of snow and we`ve 3 (out of 5) people at work can`t get in.
Not to worry,it'll be gone tomorrow :D

Accyexplorer 14-01-2015 09:10
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Mine from yesterday.

1. Frosty riverbank
2. A training helicopter.
3. Them crows son`t like the buzzards.
4. Goldfinch?
5. It`s not warm enough for sunbathing yet.
6. Given the arty farty treatment.
7. Peek-a-boo.
8. Don`t mess with the swans
9. Off to the next field.
10. A knackered farm with a cracking view.
"A knackered farm with a cracking view" is my fave :alright:

shillelagh 14-01-2015 09:16
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a couple from this morning so far ... :D

yes I know im up early .. im waiting for my replacement Christmas pressie from the spugster to arrive its being delivered today ... :D

Mick 14-01-2015 11:19
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a couple from this morning so far ... :D

yes I know im up early .. im waiting for my replacement Christmas pressie from the spugster to arrive its being delivered today ... :D
What is he sending you ...... A sledge:rolleyes:?

shillelagh 14-01-2015 19:41
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What is he sending you ...... A sledge:rolleyes:?


nah .. he sent me a new toy ... a new camera .. a posh one .. :D ive been practicing with it this afternoon after it arrived .. :p

shillelagh 15-01-2015 17:29
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the new camera was put to the test today ... the avenue parade test .. the spugsters idea how to work out how good a zoom its got ... :p so here goes .... oh and a few more ...

gpick24 15-01-2015 17:46
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Good pics and congrats on the new camera.

shillelagh 15-01-2015 18:01
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thanks gpick .. im trying it out ... still haven't read the manual yet ... but this one at least works ... :p

Accyexplorer 15-01-2015 18:12
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but this one at least works ... :p
And works well :)

gpick24 15-01-2015 18:23
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thanks gpick .. im trying it out ... still haven't read the manual yet ... but this one at least works ... :p
Can`t go wrong with a Nikon.

shillelagh 15-01-2015 18:28
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this is the one ive got .. same colour as well .. ive never had a Nikon before so im trying to figure it out .. and ive always had compact cameras before ... so its going to take a bit of getting used to ..

Buy Nikon Coolpix L830 16MP Bridge Camera - Plum at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Bridge digital cameras.

Margaret Pilkington 15-01-2015 19:40
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Great pics Jen.......and very nice camera.
I have very fond memories of the Nikons I have had in the past.
I still have a Nikon P50 somewhere amongst the jumble sale that is our house right now :).

maxthecollie 15-01-2015 19:41
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the new camera was put to the test today ... the avenue parade test .. the spugsters idea how to work out how good a zoom its got ... :p so here goes .... oh and a few more ...
That's quite some zoom.

shillelagh 15-01-2015 19:46
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I know ... its scary ... im going to have to be careful with it ...:p

Margaret Pilkington 15-01-2015 19:53
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I know ... its scary ... im going to have to be careful with it ...:p
Only in the bedroom!:D

shillelagh 15-01-2015 19:56
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Only in the bedroom!:D


you've now got the spugster worried!!!!! :p

Margaret Pilkington 15-01-2015 19:57
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You don't want Mick getting hot and bothered.:)

Margaret Pilkington 15-01-2015 19:58
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you've now got the spugster worried!!!!! :p
Tell him to hide it in the wardrobe:).

shillelagh 15-01-2015 20:14
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hes gone to bed laughing his head off ... :p

im just worried in case I take a photo .. and catch something I shouldn't have .. :p you know something like less drinking orange juice in the railway ... or dave mac kneeling down on a kneepad to keep his knees dry .. :p

davemac 15-01-2015 20:31
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the new camera was put to the test today ... the avenue parade test .. the spugsters idea how to work out how good a zoom its got ... :p so here goes .... oh and a few more ...
impressive zoom, you don't have to leave the house to get pictures of town, have fun, just remember the most important part of the camera is the few inches behind the viewfinder.

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1129706)
hes gone to bed laughing his head off ... :p

im just worried in case I take a photo .. and catch something I shouldn't have .. :p you know something like less drinking orange juice in the railway ... or dave mac kneeling down on a kneepad to keep his knees dry .. :p
I think I have moved way beyond wet knees, I am more worried about trench gusset.

shillelagh 15-01-2015 20:39
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im going to have to find my way up the coppice now ... ive never been up there .. hows about acting as a guide dave .. :p

and buy a camera case ...:p

davemac 15-01-2015 20:59
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Its a today in Pictures with a quick dip into yesterday.

1. A walk I don't think I will ever take.
2. Down at the bottom, all those steps, one day I will count them.
3. Spot the odd one out.
4. There is a certain tranquillity about the building.
5. They say it will snow on Saturday, so these have come out in sympathy, I see the bloke in the background still has a slipped disc.
6. the side stones are slipping under a green carpet.
7. The first headstone has the inscription relating to the whole family and children who never made it to adulthood, then in stark contrast a headstone with just one inscription, each has a story that we will probably never know about.
8. These stony eyes have watched as time passes and the world changes.
9. The expensive monuments are always right next to the path, so the poor members of the congregation can still be made aware of their station in life.
10. The railings further enhance stature in death.

davemac 15-01-2015 21:02
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im going to have to find my way up the coppice now ... ive never been up there .. hows about acting as a guide dave .. :p

and buy a camera case ...:p
okay, is one day next week possible, Monday or Tuesday are clear in my calender at the moment

Margaret Pilkington 15-01-2015 21:11
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Love number 5 Dave.
These are Ma's favourite flowers.

davemac 15-01-2015 21:16
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Love number 5 Dave.
These are Ma's favourite flowers.
And out so soon, they are the first I have seen.

shillelagh 15-01-2015 21:56
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okay, is one day next week possible, Monday or Tuesday are clear in my calender at the moment

Monday afternoon .. (ive the docs in the morning) tuesday might be a problem ..

davemac 15-01-2015 22:13
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Monday afternoon .. (ive the docs in the morning) tuesday might be a problem ..
PM sent with details.

Eric 16-01-2015 13:56
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I've just put my ear to the track, there is a Red Indian coming, or should that read Native American.
The preferred term in Canada is "First Nations" ... Which does not include Metis or Innuit.;) I once worked as an Adult Basic Education consultant on the Muskowekwan (Saulteaux) Reserve in Sakatchewan. The present Chief, Reg Bellerose, is a good buddy of mine. Reserves are great places to get cheap fags and gasoline ... and Cuban cigars at $5.00 a pop.:alright: My favorite: Romeo y Julietas.:D

Eric 16-01-2015 14:04
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Only in the bedroom!:D
It's hard to take a selfie when you're wearing handcuffs.:D

Margaret Pilkington 16-01-2015 14:31
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No Eric......you just set the timer....or so I am told!

Accyexplorer 16-01-2015 15:22
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it's hard to take a selfie when you're wearing handcuffs.:d
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no eric......you just set the timer....or so i am told!

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Margaret Pilkington 16-01-2015 16:47
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Well Jason, to the pure, all things are pure......so it must all be in your mind;)

Accyexplorer 17-01-2015 09:55
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Just a few from this mornings dog walk around Arden Hall :camera8:

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shillelagh 17-01-2015 12:46
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more to come later ... but still to go shopping yet ... :p they've been took in the last hour ...

Eric 17-01-2015 15:29
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Washing the Cat.

Damn dog stole my bear.

Had friends over last nite ... don't try to fly a helicopter when you've been drinking.

Less 17-01-2015 15:33
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Just a quick thank you to those sane enough to brighten our days with their little snippets of real life. :)

Margaret Pilkington 17-01-2015 15:53
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Washing the Cat.

Damn dog stole my bear.

Had friends over last nite ... don't try to fly a helicopter when you've been drinking.
Awwww! I thought the dog had stolen your beer...must get to Specsavers!

DaveinGermany 17-01-2015 17:38
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First time over the border to Holland this year, Almelo was to be our destination of choice. :)

The "Koornmarkt" - A couple of the Church spires from the many around the Town x2 - Looking up the "Grootestraat" & a misplaced municipality? - I kid you not, a converted "Nick" is now a posh Hotel.

davemac 17-01-2015 21:30
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Today in Pictures, today its cold, snowing, hail stoning, and a bit of sunshine in the mix, so where do we go today.....high up a hill around Musbury Heights.

1. That's the destination on the right.
2. Looking back at Calf Hey Reservoir.
3. The Sherpas have gone on ahead to strike camp at the peak.
4. The remains of an old weavers cottage, empty since the reservoir was built.
5. Life on the edge can be a trial.
6. Almost at the peak, and stone walls are in abundance as it was quarried just yards away.
7. Here we are, at the business end of the industry that once rules this region.
8. Not sure why they built these walls rather than just remove the ground to level the site.
9. After traversing the top of Musbury Heights we descended back down to reservoir.
10. Ravaged by the festive seasons weather the baubles look rather sad.

and with that it was time to return to the car, now that is another story, with snow still on the ground and an uphill slope, the front wheel drive proved to be a slip sliding experience. We had visions of having to rub two boy scouts together to create a spark to light a fire to put up the bat signal. We eventually managed to get out by reversing up the slope slowly, something to bear in mind next time

maxthecollie 17-01-2015 22:16
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Today in Pictures, today its cold, snowing, hail stoning, and a bit of sunshine in the mix, so where do we go today.....high up a hill around Musbury Heights.

1. That's the destination on the right.
2. Looking back at Calf Hey Reservoir.
3. The Sherpas have gone on ahead to strike camp at the peak.
4. The remains of an old weavers cottage, empty since the reservoir was built.
5. Life on the edge can be a trial.
6. Almost at the peak, and stone walls are in abundance as it was quarried just yards away.
7. Here we are, at the business end of the industry that once rules this region.
8. Not sure why they built these walls rather than just remove the ground to level the site.
9. After traversing the top of Musbury Heights we descended back down to reservoir.
10. Ravaged by the festive seasons weather the baubles look rather sad.

and with that it was time to return to the car, now that is another story, with snow still on the ground and an uphill slope, the front wheel drive proved to be a slip sliding experience. We had visions of having to rub two boy scouts together to create a spark to light a fire to put up the bat signal. We eventually managed to get out by reversing up the slope slowly, something to bear in mind next time
What were the roads like around there Dave ? Where did you park?

davemac 17-01-2015 22:56
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What were the roads like around there Dave ? Where did you park?
There was a covering of snow although Grane Road had been salted, we parked on the car park adjacent to calf hey reservoir, its on the right just past the clough head car park. Its normaly a pay station car park but the machine has been "bagged" since christmas. No salt had been put down on this narrow road and everyone was skidding on the way out, apart from those smug looking people with 4 wheeled drive cars.

shillelagh 17-01-2015 23:20
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I wouldn't have dared to ask anyone to take me up there today ...

heres the rest of em from yesterday ... had a discussion with the spugster about one of these .. I said it was a blue tit I thought it was .. he said no its not .. and sent me the link to prove me wrong it was a great tit ..

Turtle 18-01-2015 00:49
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1130022)
Today in Pictures, today its cold, snowing, hail stoning, and a bit of sunshine in the mix, so where do we go today.....high up a hill around Musbury Heights.

1. That's the destination on the right.
2. Looking back at Calf Hey Reservoir.
3. The Sherpas have gone on ahead to strike camp at the peak.
4. The remains of an old weavers cottage, empty since the reservoir was built.
5. Life on the edge can be a trial.
6. Almost at the peak, and stone walls are in abundance as it was quarried just yards away.
7. Here we are, at the business end of the industry that once rules this region.
8. Not sure why they built these walls rather than just remove the ground to level the site.
9. After traversing the top of Musbury Heights we descended back down to reservoir.
10. Ravaged by the festive seasons weather the baubles look rather sad.

and with that it was time to return to the car, now that is another story, with snow still on the ground and an uphill slope, the front wheel drive proved to be a slip sliding experience. We had visions of having to rub two boy scouts together to create a spark to light a fire to put up the bat signal. We eventually managed to get out by reversing up the slope slowly, something to bear in mind next time
Really great photos Dave! That was quite a trek.

Turtle 18-01-2015 00:51
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I wouldn't have dared to ask anyone to take me up there today ...

heres the rest of em from yesterday ... had a discussion with the spugster about one of these .. I said it was a blue tit I thought it was .. he said no its not .. and sent me the link to prove me wrong it was a great tit ..
Some nice shots there Jen :)

Accyexplorer 18-01-2015 06:58
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I wouldn't have dared to ask anyone to take me up there today ...

heres the rest of em from yesterday ... had a discussion with the spugster about one of these .. I said it was a blue tit I thought it was .. he said no its not .. and sent me the link to prove me wrong it was a great tit ..
Great shots S,I like bird pics,the crew of sparrows is my fave ��

davemac 18-01-2015 10:21
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Really great photos Dave! That was quite a trek.
It was, and I have been up here a few times in bad weather, it was certainly hard, but when back down again there was a glow of satisfaction, although it could have been frostbite.

maxthecollie 18-01-2015 10:44
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Just a few taken through our windows over the last 2 days. Apologies as they are not as sharp as I would like, do to being taken through the windows.


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