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Turtle 25-01-2015 11:56
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Today in Pictures was a dull and dismal day, Birdy Brow to Hurst Green following what would have been the tree line if they hadn't cut them down. So never the less we managed to cut a few shapes.

1. With the sun low in the sky it illuminated the mist on the ground.
2. It was a dark day all round.
3. There were times when you could feel the temperature drop rapidly.
4. The tree fellers appear to go around old and mis-shaped copses.
5. The views have changed.
6. I suppose woodpeckers will take advantage of the standing damaged trees.
7. Where large areas have been levelled, self sown seeds germinate and race to dominate the sky.
8. But not here just yet.
9. You can see the new flush of pines heading to grow past the old stock.
10. The light is starting to go, and we have a way to go, by the time we were back at the car it was dark.
Considering the dull and dismal day, you still came up with dramatic and pleasing shots, davemac. Your comments help to tell the story of your walk - I find myself wondering why those trees were cut down.

davemac 25-01-2015 13:57
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1130907)
Considering the dull and dismal day, you still came up with dramatic and pleasing shots, davemac. Your comments help to tell the story of your walk - I find myself wondering why those trees were cut down.
They were planted initially by the Forestry Commission to provide a supply of timber, so their fate was always to be felled. It just comes as a shock when they have been there for as long as can be remembered, then they are not, but eventually they will be there again with the passage of time but I don't think I will see the dense canopy that was there prior to the felling operations.

maxthecollie 25-01-2015 14:07
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1130862)
Today in Pictures was a dull and dismal day, Birdy Brow to Hurst Green following what would have been the tree line if they hadn't cut them down. So never the less we managed to cut a few shapes.

1. With the sun low in the sky it illuminated the mist on the ground.
2. It was a dark day all round.
3. There were times when you could feel the temperature drop rapidly.
4. The tree fellers appear to go around old and mis-shaped copses.
5. The views have changed.
6. I suppose woodpeckers will take advantage of the standing damaged trees.
7. Where large areas have been levelled, self sown seeds germinate and race to dominate the sky.
8. But not here just yet.
9. You can see the new flush of pines heading to grow past the old stock.
10. The light is starting to go, and we have a way to go, by the time we were back at the car it was dark.
You been up Longridge Fell, Dave?

maxthecollie 25-01-2015 14:10
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A stroll around Roddlesworth Reservoirs today

maxthecollie 25-01-2015 14:13
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1130862)
Today in Pictures was a dull and dismal day, Birdy Brow to Hurst Green following what would have been the tree line if they hadn't cut them down. So never the less we managed to cut a few shapes.

1. With the sun low in the sky it illuminated the mist on the ground.
2. It was a dark day all round.
3. There were times when you could feel the temperature drop rapidly.
4. The tree fellers appear to go around old and mis-shaped copses.
5. The views have changed.
6. I suppose woodpeckers will take advantage of the standing damaged trees.
7. Where large areas have been levelled, self sown seeds germinate and race to dominate the sky.
8. But not here just yet.
9. You can see the new flush of pines heading to grow past the old stock.
10. The light is starting to go, and we have a way to go, by the time we were back at the car it was dark.
You can take dogs in the Eagle and Child in Hurst Green if you fancied a snack and a wet after your walk.

Turtle 25-01-2015 14:15
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I like the B&W effect in #2. And you have some nice reflections there! My fave is #10 though :)

Turtle 25-01-2015 14:16
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1130917)
They were planted initially by the Forestry Commission to provide a supply of timber, so their fate was always to be felled. It just comes as a shock when they have been there for as long as can be remembered, then they are not, but eventually they will be there again with the passage of time but I don't think I will see the dense canopy that was there prior to the felling operations.
Thanks for explaining. I know that forests have to be 'managed', at least commercially planted ones, but I always wince at the sight of trees cut down.

maxthecollie 25-01-2015 14:18
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1130923)
Thanks for explaining. I know that forests have to be 'managed', at least commercially planted ones, but I always wince at the sight of trees cut down.
There has been a lot of new trees planted up on the Fell

DaveinGermany 25-01-2015 14:20
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Not actually today, as today has been cancelled due to getting back here in the wee small hours (somewhere around 05:00 ish, yeah yeah, I know dirty stop outs that we is! :D)

Our trouveur for the evening, singerist, storyteller, wisecracker & generally an all round damned good Chappie, Chris Blevins - The House of ill repute were we wastrels wiled away our time - And again in close up - The Pubs namesake guardian at its portals - I would say the three wise Monkeys, but without the wise ...... yeah, definitely without the wise, as the wise was taking the piccys :D - Meanwhile back to the warm - Oh hey Hen, ya wantin wa, och saussitches, aye, right ye are Hen! Rab C McWilliams - Meine Host, in the ubiquitous "See yu Jimma!" bonne't.

shillelagh 26-01-2015 00:21
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these were took last Thursday and Friday ... I know its a few days later but it was a case of I took to many photos, ive been doing doggy day care and its took me this long to get em all sorted out ... :p its Victoria park in haslingden, st James's graveyard in haslingden, down bash lines and a wander around rising bridge ...

davemac 26-01-2015 01:52
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Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1130919)
You been up Longridge Fell, Dave?
I was, from birdy right across to Hurst Green, a two car operation with three dogs, all of whom were very muddy when we got back.

maxthecollie 26-01-2015 08:32
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131008)
I was, from birdy right across to Hurst Green, a two car operation with three dogs, all of whom were very muddy when we got back.
We usually park on the small car park on the road from Birdy Brow to Longridge, nearer to Hurst Green.It is more central. Did you see Blackpool Tower from the top of the Fell?

DtheP47 26-01-2015 09:00
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The new Whalley Hydro scheme yesterday.
Pity we haven't that volume of water in the "Stink" to harness.

davemac 26-01-2015 10:06
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Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1131015)
We usually park on the small car park on the road from Birdy Brow to Longridge, nearer to Hurst Green.It is more central. Did you see Blackpool Tower from the top of the Fell?
We didnt take the ridge walk we went along the path that leads directly back to the road.

davemac 26-01-2015 10:07
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Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1131019)
The new Whalley Hydro scheme yesterday.
Pity we haven't that volume of water in the "Stink" to harness.
Why is it a pity, I wouldnt want one of those in Hyndburn.

Accyexplorer 26-01-2015 10:57
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Just a few from the woodlands this morning :)

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DtheP47 26-01-2015 11:03
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Why is it a pity, I wouldnt want one of those in Hyndburn.
Why ever not dm?

Rather that than the unsightly wind turbines as a means to green power generation.

maxthecollie 26-01-2015 14:24
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A stroll on the beach and sand dunes at windy Formby today

davemac 26-01-2015 20:31
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Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1131032)
Why ever not dm?

Rather that than the unsightly wind turbines as a means to green power generation.
I am more a fan of the turbines, I have visited them on many occasions, I had not seen the hydro instalation until you posted the pictures, and in all honesty a brick shed with railings is not as low profile as I thought it would be.

davemac 26-01-2015 20:56
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Today in Pictures, a somewhat strenuous expedition today, it was uphill all the way, and even coming down was uphill, well it felt like it.

1. From this point you can imagine you are strolling through the industrial revolution.
2. Always remember to turn around, there may be a viewpoint you have missed.
3. Stone would have been in plentiful supply for dry stone walls, the quarry is just here.
4. The remains of a trolley possibly pushed over the edge when the quarry ceased operation.
5. In the words of Alan Dedicoat, you have to be in it to wet it......well something like that.
6. This is as far as the trail takes us today, unless I slip then I might just have a few days of hospital food.
7. If you use the tree as a point of reference you can see where the last snap was taken from.
8. Moonscapes left by the Victorians.
9. Listen.......you can just hear the hammers and chisels from the past... they are building the foundations our future was based on.
10. Bang.....The moonscapes of the past are looked upon by the explorations into the future.

DtheP47 26-01-2015 22:10
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131094)
I am more a fan of the turbines, I have visited them on many occasions, I had not seen the hydro instalation until you posted the pictures, and in all honesty a brick shed with railings is not as low profile as I thought it would be.
Yes Dave but turbines have to be turned off when it's too windy, how Irish is that? Solar panels only work in the daytime.
Hydro schemes can run 24/7 with very little limitations.

A brick shed with railings there's plenty of them in the rubble valley.
"pun intended"
What did you expect some kind of hobbit house?

Stevie R 26-01-2015 22:38
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131026)
Why is it a pity, I wouldnt want one of those in Hyndburn.
I don`t agree Dave,if you look at the River Hyndburn,particularly where it flows past Asda,the river has been encased with concrete sides.The speed of the water when in flood is far greater than it would be if it were a natural river bed.
Hyndburn Hydro would be a step forward in my opinion.

gpick24 26-01-2015 22:46
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I wouldn't want one either, simply because the river "stink" is flourishing nowadays and wouldn't want something like that upsetting the wildlife on there. Personally I don't mind the windmills.

davemac 26-01-2015 22:51
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Originally Posted by Stevie R (Post 1131112)
I don`t agree Dave,if you look at the River Hyndburn,particularly where it flows past Asda,the river has been encased with concrete sides.The speed of the water when in flood is far greater than it would be if it were a natural river bed.
Hyndburn Hydro would be a step forward in my opinion.
To be honest I hadn't though about the bits where it has been covered, encased or otherwise restricted, I suppose there it would be acceptable, but if you look at the one in Whalley it is right at the weir, and that was a bit of a draw for tourists photographers and general walkers.

gpick24 26-01-2015 22:54
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Wherever it's placed i fear it would have an effect further downstream on such a small river.

DtheP47 26-01-2015 23:07
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1131113)
I wouldn't want one either, simply because the river "stink" is flourishing nowadays and wouldn't want something like that upsetting the wildlife on there. Personally I don't mind the windmills.
The Whalley ducks looked happy enough :D

gpick24 27-01-2015 06:41
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The Whalley ducks looked happy enough :D
Probably glad they haven`t had to foot the bill. http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/getmecoat.gif

DtheP47 27-01-2015 08:32
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131114)
To be honest I hadn't though about the bits where it has been covered, encased or otherwise restricted, I suppose there it would be acceptable, but if you look at the one in Whalley it is right at the weir, and that was a bit of a draw for tourists photographers and general walkers.
Here's a link to the diary covering construction with some great pics there.

Project progress - Whalley Hydro

gpick24 27-01-2015 08:38
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I saw that earlier, on the home page it tells you that it generates 100kw, hardly worth all that effort.

DtheP47 27-01-2015 08:55
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1131129)
I saw that earlier, on the home page it tells you that it generates 100kw, hardly worth all that effort.
According to FAQ - benefits page.

" Will provide a dividend for investors of 3-5%, rising to 6.9% for tax payers eligible to claim tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)."

FAQ - Whalley Hydro

gpick24 27-01-2015 09:17
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I would bet the shareholders benefitting from any that might appear in Accrington would be from outside the Accrington area.

Margaret Pilkington 27-01-2015 16:41
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I really dislike the wind turbines.....they spoil the skyline in a similar way to electricity pylons, they are ineffective in producing electricity.....I would prefer hydro power every time....Clean, green and in many cases unobtrusive.

davemac 27-01-2015 20:02
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Today in Pictures, a wet experience from start to finish, drizzle, the one that really wets you, was present all through our expedition.

1. A farmer sets off to feed the turbines.
2. Oak Gall, a result of the gall wasp inserting its egg in the plants bud, the result is the tree protects itself by forming the gall, and in doing so protects the wasp from predators.
3. Despite the weather the place is packed.
4. The overflow from what was the top reservoir as it feeds into Jackhouse.
5. The stream that feeds the overflow, which in turn feeds the reservoir.
6. Another tributary to the stream that feeds the stream that feeds.........you get the gist.
7. If it stands still for any length of time it gets a coating of moss and lichens.
8. I just put that wood there to get my camera out.
9. The central island that is sanctuary for the wildlife, and nesting ground for some of the birds.
10. The stream that fed the main stream that went over the overflow, into jackhouse comes out here, it now heads for Oswaldtwistle but that is another story.

Accyexplorer 29-01-2015 09:58
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Well the snow (if you can call it that) is back,here are a few from this morning :)

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davemac 29-01-2015 21:09
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Today in Picture, it was snowing when I set off, it stopped for a bit started again, and that is how the expedition went.

1. I'm over here taking a snap of over there.
2. The path is up there, and I am down here getting my feet wet.
3. I was going to go up woodnook vale path, but for some reason I got distracted, I am now following the wet bits of Priestly Clough, I am easily distrac..................ooh look at that.
4. It is heavily snowing at this point, although the camera is not picking it up, I am stood in the wet bits again.
5. Time to get back on the footpath, its up there on the left.
6. There, I am back up and on the path again.
7. The reason for my walk today, Shoe Mill.
8. Apart from remnants of a few buildings, you don't get a sense of the amount of industry that occupied this space.
9. Approaching "five arches" I have no idea what this chute did, it appears to transport a stream across this stream for some reason.
10. "Five arches" and time to turn around.

Turtle 29-01-2015 22:09
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A really strong set - I particularly like number 7 :)

shillelagh 30-01-2015 00:43
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yesterday from roundabout 9.15am .. to about 11.30pm ... :p

first 2 about 9.15am
broadway about 1.45pm
entrance to oakhill park about 2.15pm
football about 3.10pm
football about 6.45pm
the plant pot about 6.45pm
and the last 3 11pm

Accyexplorer 30-01-2015 00:48
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Well the real snow (2inches) has landed,here is a few from today :)

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Eric 30-01-2015 02:56
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Today in Pictures, a wet experience from start to finish, drizzle, the one that really wets you, was present all through our expedition.
Love 10 .... I haven't seen running water for so long.;)

Eric 30-01-2015 03:00
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1131478)
yesterday from roundabout 9.15am .. to about 11.30pm ... :p

first 2 about 9.15am
broadway about 1.45pm
entrance to oakhill park about 2.15pm
football about 3.10pm
football about 6.45pm
the plant pot about 6.45pm
and the last 3 11pm
#10 is a ten.:D

Eric 30-01-2015 03:07
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1131479)
the real snow (2inches)
Real snow, eh ... as compared to the 20 cm that's getting dumped on my driveway rite now ... with a 50km/hr wind ... ;):D

Accyexplorer 30-01-2015 07:08
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1131483)
Real snow, eh ... as compared to the 20 cm that's getting dumped on my driveway rite now ... with a 50km/hr wind ... ;):D
I meant as apposed to sprinkle of snow we had earlier in the day ,we're a little softer across the pond when it comes to the weather E...and our snow ploughs are smaller :D...


....50km/hr (30mph) winds :eek:

davemac 30-01-2015 09:23
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1131481)
Love 10 .... I haven't seen running water for so long.;)
I dont think we could cope with the amount of snow and low tempreatures you get over there, it is chaos over here if we get a bit of slush.

Turtle 30-01-2015 11:46
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A nice portrayal of a snowy day! Nine and ten are my faves :)

Turtle 30-01-2015 11:50
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1131479)
I'm not trying to be mean, but that type of snow looks like the fake snow used in movies! Still you get some pretty shots, A. Number 7 in particular :)

Turtle 30-01-2015 11:51
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1131481)
Love 10 .... I haven't seen running water for so long.;)
Running water? What's that?

Accyexplorer 30-01-2015 12:28
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1131516)
I'm not trying to be mean, but that type of snow looks like the fake snow used in movies! Still you get some pretty shots, A. Number 7 in particular :)
You've caught me out T,it's all fake,it's a conspiracy :D.
Cheers, I really like that shot too :)

Eric 30-01-2015 13:36
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Running water? What's that?
The sound you hear when you get up off of the flush.;)

Eric 30-01-2015 13:45
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A few randoms of what happened last nite ... shoveling done ... a cup of hot chocolate laced with spiced rum:D ... and I ain't walking around taking pics. So this is it ... real snow, Canadian style.:theband:

Almost forgot ... low tonite will be -28:D

Accyexplorer 30-01-2015 14:42
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1131530)
A few randoms of what happened last nite ... shoveling done ... a cup of hot chocolate laced with spiced rum:D ... and I ain't walking around taking pics. So this is it ... real snow, Canadian style.:theband:

Almost forgot ... low tonite will be -28:D
Cool pics (pun intended)....-28 is that a Polar vortex or a arctic cyclone :D

Makes me wonder why I need my jacket at a mere -2 ;)

Eric 30-01-2015 14:50
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1131534)
-28 is that a Polar vortex or a arctic cyclone :D
It's a cold front coming in on the heels of the Alberta Clipper ... or, plain and simple, brass monkey weather.;)

Accyexplorer 31-01-2015 00:26
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A few randoms from lastnight and today :)


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Turtle 31-01-2015 12:08
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The sound you hear when you get up off of the flush.;)
Hah hah!!

davemac 31-01-2015 21:38
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Today in Pictures, there is very little snow around here, so we went looking for it, and found it. Plus finding a new path, the "I wonder where that goes" very quickly turned into "I wonder where we are".

1. The environment is so harsh, is it any wonder trees grow on a slant.
2. Long ago they took the time to put walls either side of the cart track.
3. There are more walls than you can throw a stone at, if you could find one.
4. All the dwellings that used to be serviced by this cart track are now just remnants of their former glory.
5. This is Calf Hey and Mulberry heights, we ricocheted off to the right, and into an area never trod by me before.
6. A complex of buildings succumbing to the effects of gravity over a long period of time.
7. I am traversing untrodden snow, and it makes that squeaky cheese noise.
8. Looking back is Calf Hey and Ogden reservoirs, so I know what is behind, its forward that is uncertain.
9. We are travelling along a reasonably trodden path, however the footprints are all going in the other direction.
10. At this point I know I have to head for the tree line over to the right, so it looks like a hike through the fields.

Turtle 31-01-2015 22:22
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Wow. Quite a journey, and great shots to share with us. Thank you davemac!

davemac 01-02-2015 18:48
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Today in Pictures a less energetic outing today, but a cold experience enhanced by the snow.

1. Here you can see 10 of the twelve turbines.
2. I think I am developing a dry stone wall obsession.
3. Most of the snow you see is untrodden, give me a bit more time and I can remedy that.
4. Time for my bloater paste sandwiches and tic-tac water.
5. They are amongst us.
6. I am getting a strange urge to make a large mountain out of mashed potatoes.
7. Another sett of turbines in the distance.
8. On a clear day you can see jodrell bank, and the skyscrapers of Manchester.
9. Reading the inscription and another close by I am aware that some families have to deal with tragedies within families.
10. And with that we head back down a very icy lane to the car.

Turtle 01-02-2015 19:15
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The lay of the land is so clearly visible in your winter scenes. I love seeing the rolling hills and valleys :)

Margaret Pilkington 01-02-2015 20:14
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131765)
Today in Pictures, there is very little snow around here, so we went looking for it, and found it. Plus finding a new path, the "I wonder where that goes" very quickly turned into "I wonder where we are".

1. The environment is so harsh, is it any wonder trees grow on a slant.
2. Long ago they took the time to put walls either side of the cart track.
3. There are more walls than you can throw a stone at, if you could find one.
4. All the dwellings that used to be serviced by this cart track are now just remnants of their former glory.
5. This is Calf Hey and Mulberry heights, we ricocheted off to the right, and into an area never trod by me before.
6. A complex of buildings succumbing to the effects of gravity over a long period of time.
7. I am traversing untrodden snow, and it makes that squeaky cheese noise.
8. Looking back is Calf Hey and Ogden reservoirs, so I know what is behind, its forward that is uncertain.
9. We are travelling along a reasonably trodden path, however the footprints are all going in the other direction.
10. At this point I know I have to head for the tree line over to the right, so it looks like a hike through the fields.
I just love number 8......what a shot.

DtheP47 02-02-2015 02:32
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Chilly Sunday morning on the canal bank at Oswaldtwistle with snow on the tops at Green Howarth just visible.
Crested grebe (duck?) I think not a native species?
The kingfisher at Church landing was just too quick for me.
Great that the little cafe at Rishton bridge has reopened for a welcoming brew too :)

Margaret Pilkington 02-02-2015 07:25
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1131858)
Today in Pictures a less energetic outing today, but a cold experience enhanced by the snow.

1. Here you can see 10 of the twelve turbines.
2. I think I am developing a dry stone wall obsession.
3. Most of the snow you see is untrodden, give me a bit more time and I can remedy that.
4. Time for my bloater paste sandwiches and tic-tac water.
5. They are amongst us.
6. I am getting a strange urge to make a large mountain out of mashed potatoes.
7. Another sett of turbines in the distance.
8. On a clear day you can see jodrell bank, and the skyscrapers of Manchester.
9. Reading the inscription and another close by I am aware that some families have to deal with tragedies within families.
10. And with that we head back down a very icy lane to the car.
Number 3 is anothe fantastic shot, though they are all lovely...that one takes the cake for me.

maxthecollie 02-02-2015 14:20
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A brisk walk today on the banks of the Ribble

Turtle 02-02-2015 19:11
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Nice patterns in the ice in #5! It it wasn't for the snow on yonder hill, it could almost be spring :)

Turtle 02-02-2015 19:16
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A couple from yesterday, the calm before the storm. Then today's delights: a good foot of snow, and over my knees in the drifts. Lots of shovelling, but took time to snap a few.

maxthecollie 02-02-2015 21:15
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A couple from yesterday, the calm before the storm. Then today's delights: a good foot of snow, and over my knees in the drifts. Lots of shovelling, but took time to snap a few.
And we thought we had snow

davemac 02-02-2015 21:19
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Today in Pictures, I set off thinking Pendle Hill would be covered in snow, I arrived to find it was on the decline... Still there was enough to get a wet and cold knee.

1. It was only a short visit, so concentrated on the gates and walls.
2. In its day Pendle was divides into sections over the bits able to be farmed.
3. Looking across the valley the Trough of Bowland still has snow, in the valley Clitheroe is off to the right.
4. Whoever marked out the route of this particular wall must have used a snake.
5. Back at the gate again, with the Trough again.
6. I do find this gate with all the dry stone walls converging photogenic.
7. Once a cart track over the tops.
8. Right that's it, enough of the gate, its time to go.

maxthecollie 03-02-2015 16:01
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A stroll along the banks of the Leeds/Liverpool Canal towards Skipton from Greenberfield Locks

gpick24 04-02-2015 07:43
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I saw a lovely orange moon on the way to work this morning.

Margaret Pilkington 04-02-2015 11:05
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Ooh....I love that shot.

Turtle 04-02-2015 12:16
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Nicely captured gPick :)

maxthecollie 04-02-2015 13:57
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Longridge Fell in the sunshine

Eric 04-02-2015 14:02
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Another lite dusting in the 'hood:

1) [deleted]ing snow.
2) More [deleted]ing snow.
3) Even more [deleted]ing snow.
4) And still more [deleted]ing snow.
5) Yet more [deleted]ing snow.
6) Etc. ......
You get the picture;

Ooops ... almost forgot ... In our other official language: Baise la neige:alright:

Accyexplorer 04-02-2015 15:16
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Ooops ... almost forgot ... In our other official language: Baise la neige:alright:
Baise la neige, Ive not seen a iceical in about 10yrs :alright:

Eric 04-02-2015 15:59
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1132166)
Baise la neige, Ive not seen a iceical in about 10yrs :alright:
Maybe "putain neige" would have been better;) ... and when it warms up a little ... say, around May ... I'll take pics of icicles from the melting snow on my roof.

Accyexplorer 04-02-2015 16:13
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Both seem rather strong,almost as if your annoyed at the snow ;)

Perhaps 'neige sanglante' would be more appropriate :D

Margaret Pilkington 04-02-2015 16:16
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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1132166)
Baise la neige, Ive not seen a iceical in about 10yrs :alright:
Where were you some three years ago Jason....?I saw loads of icicles. Haven't seen any this year, but only because I haven't looked.
I bet there are icicles in Ma's backyard right now....but I haven't been out back.....already had one fall......i don't want to risk my old bones again.
Might not be lucky enough to fall on something soft next time.

Accyexplorer 04-02-2015 16:25
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Where were you some three years ago Jason....?I saw loads of icicles. Haven't seen any this year, but only because I haven't looked.
I bet there are icicles in Ma's backyard right now....but I haven't been out back.....already had one fall......i don't want to risk my old bones again.
Might not be lucky enough to fall on something soft next time.
Three years ago I was probably looking around abandoned buildings :D

Honestly,I've not seen a 'icicle' for about a decade,I remeber when we use to get dangerously large ones that hung over the heads of joe public as they walked under the railway arches in town.
I may have to go on the hunt later while I'm grabbing a few moon pics...




....watch this space ;)

gpick24 04-02-2015 21:19
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Sunset from the same Res as this mornings moon pic, roll on the lighter nights.

Eric 04-02-2015 21:58
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Sunset from the same Res as this mornings moon pic, roll on the lighter nights.
Great shot ... but which First Nation lives on the Res:confused:

Accyexplorer 05-02-2015 01:28
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Sunset from the same Res as this mornings moon pic, roll on the lighter nights.
I'm jealous of your :camera8: :)

Accyexplorer 05-02-2015 01:32
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There was no sign of the moon or any icicles :(, I resorted to a few exposures instead :)

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gpick24 05-02-2015 09:03
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... but which First Nation lives on the Res:confused:
Is this what you mean Eric. http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Geog...wing_smoke.gif

Margaret Pilkington 05-02-2015 10:02
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I am a great fan of sunrise and sunset pictures.
You cannot beat Mother Nature when it comes to a show of colours......spectacular shot.

Turtle 05-02-2015 13:41
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Early this morning I went to check on the kiln that I fired at the guild last night.
At the front door I noticed icicles. Grabbing my cell phone (all I had with me) I went on the hunt. The back door wouldn't open, so I stumbled through knee deep snow and minus 14 degrees to get these. Here you go, Jason! They would look prettier later in the day when the sun hits them.

Accyexplorer 05-02-2015 13:54
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They are some icicles :eek:...oh the memories ,thanks T :alright:

Eric 05-02-2015 14:09
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1132246)
Early this morning I went to check on the kiln that I fired at the guild last night.
At the front door I noticed icicles. Grabbing my cell phone (all I had with me) I went on the hunt. The back door wouldn't open, so I stumbled through knee deep snow and minus 14 degrees to get these. Here you go, Jason! They would look prettier later in the day when the sun hits them.
I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.

Margaret Pilkington 05-02-2015 14:55
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I like looking at the pics, but I am heartily glad that it is in your back yard and not mine!

Accyexplorer 05-02-2015 14:55
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1132250)
I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.
No BBQ's for the Canadians this week then eh ;)

In the good old days we had snow like that much more than the sprinkles we get today and we got it on a regular basis too...global warming? Hmmm.

Nowadays, we only get a few inches max and the ruddy stuff melts within a day or two.
Back in the day folk cleared snow off their paths and the pavement with nothing more than a hand shovel.
They'd throw the unwanted snow into the road, obviously we can't do this nowadays as the number of parked cars has increased dramatically.

Eeee the good old days..... no-one had central heating, just a coal fire in one room wishing and hoping it would warm the upstairs.....sadly that wasn't the case, much like a few members, I too had to scrape ice from the 'inside' of my bedroom window :D

Margaret Pilkington 05-02-2015 14:58
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I made ice lollies on the inside of my bedroom window bottom.
Ma used to put a hot brick in our bed to warm it up....or an oven sheet
These were removed before we got into bed.
The only time a fire was lit in the bedroom was if someone in the house was seriously ill.

maxthecollie 05-02-2015 15:07
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Gargrave to Bank Newton Today. The Canal and Rivers Trust are fitting new lock gates at Bank Newton

Turtle 05-02-2015 15:19
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I really like the sense of distance you get - in number one and seven :)

Accyexplorer 05-02-2015 15:28
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The Canal and Rivers Trust are fitting new lock gates at Bank Newton
Are they the folk that took over from British waterways?...




...great shots btw :)

maxthecollie 05-02-2015 17:11
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Are they the folk that took over from British waterways?...




...great shots btw :)
Yeh

DaveinGermany 05-02-2015 19:20
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Just a few from this afternoon taken at work/Mill/Depot. :)

A couple of Deer, not bothered in the least by what these strange Human types are doing. ;)

davemac 05-02-2015 20:38
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1132246)
Early this morning I went to check on the kiln that I fired at the guild last night.
At the front door I noticed icicles. Grabbing my cell phone (all I had with me) I went on the hunt. The back door wouldn't open, so I stumbled through knee deep snow and minus 14 degrees to get these. Here you go, Jason! They would look prettier later in the day when the sun hits them.
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1132250)
I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.
I dont think we can compete with those icicles, and remember, if its not wet you are not doing it right.

davemac 05-02-2015 21:01
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Today in Pictures, if this snow keeps vanishing I may go to Canada, although I will want to be home for dinners.

1. I was heading for Troy Quarry, however I had a sudden "I wonder where that goes" moment, and two hours later was still heading for the quarry.
2. I'v no idea the name of this place, although Jamestone Quarry is just out of sight.
3. Another lost community, it looks like farm buildings and workers cottages.
4. Just so you know, I am flat out in the white stuff for this shot.
5. More remnants of buildings, although the footprint of the walls gives no clue as to the shape of the building.
6. Right its time to head in the direction of Troy.
7. Found it, but there is little time to properly dwell and soak up the history.
8. With all that ice I don't think I will go any closer to the edge.
9. The stone pillar that remains actually was the base for the excavation machinery.
10. When the weather is kinder the rock face entertains climbers both going up and down as well, the top I have just been along has metal poles hammered in to attach the safety ropes. Plus there are disclamer notices saying if you fall off and break both legs not to go running to them.

Margaret Pilkington 05-02-2015 21:06
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I have never heard of half of these places that you frequent Dave.
You certainly do allow us armchair travellers to get a good view of places though.

davemac 06-02-2015 01:08
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I have never heard of half of these places that you frequent Dave.
You certainly do allow us armchair travellers to get a good view of places though.
I usually find them by wondering where that goes, it is an unpredictable pastime, sometimes I misplace myself and end up being out for a lot longer than anticipated.
I get a strange pleasure from it though, and its always a bonus if it entertains as well.

Turtle 06-02-2015 09:29
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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1132250)
I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.
Nice ones Eric. I don't think we'll be using our BBQs any time soon - more snow to come apparently :(

Turtle 06-02-2015 09:33
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I dont think we can compete with those icicles, and remember, if its not wet you are not doing it right.
I thought about that, davemac, I really did - when I was kneeling in the snow, trying to shoot upwards through the icicles. Wetness would have been preferable to freezing cold knees hah hah!

Turtle 06-02-2015 09:39
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1132292)
Today in Pictures, if this snow keeps vanishing I may go to Canada, although I will want to be home for dinners.

1. I was heading for Troy Quarry, however I had a sudden "I wonder where that goes" moment, and two hours later was still heading for the quarry.
2. I'v no idea the name of this place, although Jamestone Quarry is just out of sight.
3. Another lost community, it looks like farm buildings and workers cottages.
4. Just so you know, I am flat out in the white stuff for this shot.
5. More remnants of buildings, although the footprint of the walls gives no clue as to the shape of the building.
6. Right its time to head in the direction of Troy.
7. Found it, but there is little time to properly dwell and soak up the history.
8. With all that ice I don't think I will go any closer to the edge.
9. The stone pillar that remains actually was the base for the excavation machinery.
10. When the weather is kinder the rock face entertains climbers both going up and down as well, the top I have just been along has metal poles hammered in to attach the safety ropes. Plus there are disclamer notices saying if you fall off and break both legs not to go running to them.
Wow super shots, davemac. The colours in the quarry stone are set off so nicely against the snow. Er, I hope you take a cell phone with you for emergencies on these treks of yours!


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