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Well, today in pictures, was a sudden rush of blood to my head. I thought lets have a look at Gamblers Caves, What a disappointment that was. I will upload the picturesque stuff later.
1. Its over that hill and far away, we were on the coppice. 2. that hill lies between me, and the hill I have to climb. 3. I just realised , I'm to old for this game! 4. Where did this steep bit come from? 5. Stopping for a moment to get my breath back, I looked back where we had travelled from. 6. This is the Kings Highway. 7. At last my end is in sight, should have worn better trousers. 8. Gamblers Caves has become a hole in the ground. 9. And a tip. 10. Time to turn around and return home. |
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Slightly more picturesque Today in Pictures.
1. Looking over the coppice and beyond. 2. He makes this jumping over styles look easy, well he would I have to lift him. 3. Spire Farm, I used to help out here occasionally when it was a working farm. The Hardy's had it then. 4. Why are the steep bits always uphill? 5. There it is Hameldon, but it doesn't feel like a hill. 6. Another bit, that is either up or down. 7. I'm going to lick that, it might be gingerbread. 8. Up a hill looking down. 9. I climb all the way up here, and still find dumped rubbish! 10. Back on the coppice again. |
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Today in Flowers, a bit sparse due to todays location.
1. A lone Rhododendron on the top of the Coppice. 2. Cotton grass, again on the Coppice. 3. Brooms, view behind is Manchester Road leading to Baxenden. 4.Variety of Dock with some type of winged insect. 5. Moss growing on Hameldon. 6. A thistle with bursting buds. 7. Lichen on the top of a wall. 8. Vetch, just off the footpath. 9. Bramble, included to show the spines. 10. Larch cones, back on the Coppice again. |
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Isn't that "variety of dock" what is commonly known as bistort? Your Bob is looking very trim. Has he just had a haircut? |
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No, he has not had a trim, he is halfway to his next one. Looked out of the window and it is persistant rain, so its waterproofs again today. |
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other names for it is snakeweed/dragonwort.....and it can be used as an astringent, and it is supposed to be good for treating catarrh and diarrhoea....or at least a concoction of the root is.
Enjoy your wet walk. I feel a bit deprived. I was going to go out and look at what was going on for the Jubilee Celebrations in Mercer Park, and take some pics - somehow, I don't think there will be much happening in the way of picnics and the like. I was also going to photograph the local street party - but that also looks unlikely now. Drat! |
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Well trimmed or not Bob is looking pretty good, can the same be said for his human?? Raining here too, only just found out (you wouldn't think we lived here!) that Morecambe is attempting to break the record for the longest street party today. If it goes as far as they hope we should be able to see it from our house as it will be going along the prom and past the gap between the houses through which we can see the prom and the sea. I wonder if it will get that far in the rain. We might take a wander down if the rain stops otherwise I will be watching the Thames pageant on TV. |
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Up to now I have managed to remain incognito, but I am aware that Mrs.P. is ready with camera to capture my image should our paths cross. Although with my flat cap on I do look like Fred Dibnah |
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You are most welcome Dave. You have some very good pics on there. I would encourage those who take a peek at the snaps to leave a comment.....it is always encouraging to see people have looked at your snaps - even better when they tell you that they like them.
There are some on your flickr pages that I am envious of. As for recognition...it might be Bob that gives it away. I suppose you are too young to remember Lobby Lud........an advertising gimmick used many years ago by the Daily Mail....you had to be carrying a Daily Mail, accost the fellow with the phrase 'I believe you are Lobby Lud, I claim my ten bob' mind you that was when ten bob was worth something. :D |
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Here goes... they're a bit grey but it's a record of part of my day and perhaps a record day for Morecambe. 1 An indication of the weather 2 Hotels on the front and a few flags 3 Gardens on the front 4 The Town Hall - a crown of flowers and the Union flag 5 Hope the party gets this far... 6 We're British, we don't mind the rain... 7 These boats didn't make it to the Thames... 8 The street party went all this way along the prom, at least |
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Part 2, including a few flowers
1 Looks more like a jumble sale 2 I don't have a Bob but I do have a Richard - think he needs a trim too 3 Our neighbour all dressed up with somewhere to go - his auntie organised the party 4 Think this hotel wishes it were by the English Channel 5 Home again - this is our back lane and the back of our house 6 Close up of the floral crown 7 Wild flowers in the old cemetery behind the house 8 Spanish daisies on the garden wall 9 Welsh poppy on the back lane 10 Lilies in the house, I don't normally keep them on the cooker but it was a plain background! |
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Yes, I think you have to sign up to Flickr(I think when I first joined you could leave a comment as a guest), but I have never had any spam from them.
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I suppose you are too young to remember Lobby Lud........an advertising gimmick used many years ago by the Daily Mail....you had to be carrying a Daily Mail, accost the fellow with the phrase 'I believe you are Lobby Lud, I claim my ten bob' mind you that was when ten bob was worth something. :D[/quote]
I remember Lobby Ludd, Workers playtime, Radio Luxemberg, kids of today wouldnt understand. [quote=susie123;995673]Dave I have looked at your Flickr pics and they are lovely. Beatnik Bob is hard to beat. Thanks for looking, still got a lot to upload yet, but time is the key here. |
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PART 1. Today in Pictures, is very much a walk on the wet side.
1. After coming off the canal, down through Barnes Square. 2. Down Barnes Street, towards Gt Harwood. 3. Over the bridge. 4. Arrived in Gt Harwood, heading up the old railway line, now a cycle and walking track. 5. LOOK, i'm wet, fed up, wet, tired, wet, grumpy, wet, TAKE ME HOME NOW. 6.Heading towards the Tottleworth turn off. 7. Down the steps to go under the old railway bridge and along Tottleworth Road. End of part one. |
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Poor Bob........he looks most dischuffed to be out in the rain.
I haven't stirred over the doorstep today. I feel really sorry for those people who had planned a picnic in the park or a street party....what a let down for them. |
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Part two. Today in Pictures, I've started so I will finish.
8. Under the bridge. 9. The old road bridge, now closed to traffic. 10. Up the hill to the village. 11. Bit further up the hill. 12. Looking back down the hill. 13. Up the "brew" from the "Rishton Dip" 14. "Dunk way" lights, you don't know the trouble I had clearing the junction of traffic, my case comes up next week. |
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Today in Flowers, well sort off.
1. Its everywhere at the moment, Dog Rose. 2. A cherry forming on an ornamental cherry. 3. Buttercup. 4. London Pride. 5. Water on a waxy leaf. 6. You cant get it to grow on a lawn, but up a tree no probs. 7. Rhododendrons, again they are everywhere at the moment. 8. Cotoneaster. 9. An example of vehicular pruning on a tree. |
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Photos taken on a walk around Higher Brox Farm and Spire Farm
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Those cattle look like hay on legs!!
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Nice walk, there is a footpath sign on a gate jamb, do you have to go into somebodys garden?
One or two or those pictures must be smellyvision as I could smell the manure when I looked at them, thanks for the effort. |
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Part 1.Today in Pictures is a bit of a mystery tour, to me, I sort of knew there was a footpath, didn't exactly know where it went, and didn't know how long it would take.
1. Up the road and turn right. 2. Thats the bridge I think I am going over. 3. Joined the path, motorway to my right, tip to my left. 4. Heading towards the motorway bridge. 5. Over the bridge and through a field. 6. Parallel to the footpath. 7. Forward on the footpath. 8. Very old style, looks a bit like a french urinal, only smaller. 9. I wonder where this goes? 10. This is where it came out, top side of Altham industrial estate.The wrong side of the canal. |
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Part 2. Today in flowers the journey continues.
11. Across the field and down to the bridge. 12. I think this is Altham boat yard, it is just short of Altham Lane. 13. Geese looking after young. 14. Fosters Swing bridge, with guard dog. 15. Altham marina, close to Burnley Road, Altham. 16. Don't the kids grow up fast. 17. Gate posts of long ago, and there we are, back onto Blackburn Road and home |
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Amazing reflection in pic 2, mirror-still water.
Glad to see Bob's dried out from yesterday, hope you have too! |
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Today in flowers, the continuing story of flora and fauna
1. Birdsfoot trefoil. 2. Thorns on a Bramble. 3. Buttercup, there are a lot of them around at the moment. 4. Daisy with pollen. 5. Bee on clover. 6. White clover. 7. Forget me not, growing wild. 8. Ladybird on a nettle. 9. Not sure of this, its often called mayflower but don't know for sure. |
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I was fully waterproofed up, so I was tickety boo. Although it was a rubbish day, did they manage to fill those tables in Morecambe? |
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Hot off the press - just been up to our attic storey which gives a good view over to Lancaster to see if there was any sign of the beacon at Lancaster Castle. Couldn't see any bonfire but nature's own beacon was in good view.
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Some good pics on here, "BUT" All this walking is leaving me knackered.:D
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2. Is looking from the motorway bridge towards Burnley, you can see the bridge. 5.This is the bridge in picture 2. and Picture 7. is the view you get from the bridge towards Altham industrial estate. Hope that didn't confuse, it did me. |
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I am not capable of walking for pleasure, and in the past when I was capable, I was too busy earning a living and running a home.
So I really appreciate these views of our area which I have never seen, nor am likely to ever see in person. |
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I am going to get one of these fuji EXR cameras...... it seems to take you to some very pretty places Dave.
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Margaret, some of the views are instantly recognisable, but the indiviuality of the snaps and the perspective from which they are taken lends a 'new eye' to them.
Many of the places that Dave visits are very close to where I live....he makes the place look really picturesque. |
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Today began early for me... I took these pictures at 4.30am looking north through our loo window. Red sky in the morning... I'm still waiting for the rain.
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Looking at your pics, there are lots of dog roses - they're still in tight bud here and the two elder trees in the back lane only have a couple of flowers out. Has Clayton moved nearer the tropics? |
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Well, it happened......our paths crossed.
There was I coming back from a long hike......when across Blackburn Road I spotted Bob......and Davemac. They were just setting out on their trek. He pointed at me and said 'Mrs P?' I nodded and he came across the road and we had a little chat. Dave, now you know I'm not a figment of your imagination. Good to meet you both. Pics will follow later when the camera battery is recharged. |
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Yes, Bob had Dave firmly under control.....and No...I didn't claim my ten bob....I forgot to take my copy of the Daily Mirror.
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Today's flowers - just been for a walk round my garden. Sorry some are a bit fuzzy - don't know if it's me or the camera or the fact that it was starting to rain.
1 Lupin and bee 2 Clematis 3 Another clematis 4 Honeysuckle 5 Oriental poppy ready to burst forth 6 Red hot poker and daisies 7 Chives 8 White foxglove |
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Some more flowers
1 Calendula 2 Valerian 3 Honesty |
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Been on a bit of a hike......see my blog for details.
Like your pics Sue.Very cheery and colourful. Now here are my efforts |
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Got another for you, I've never noticed it before, it is low to the ground and I was prostrate in a field to get this shot. My knowledge of wild flowers is sadley lacking, as I spent a lifetime in decorative horticulture. |
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Damn.....I missed that...would have made a good picture to put on here....with some bits pixelated to preserve your modesty of course. :D
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I see from your profile you used to work for the council, were you in Parks & Gardens or whatever it's called? |
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Well, sort of........I can claim accidental damage on my contents policy.....but there is a 75 quid excess.
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You are correct I think, it was growing down by Hyndburn Brook in a waterlogged area. I would never have said Geum. It was mixed with the ground elder so couldn't see a leaf. Yes I worked for Parks Dept, then Recreation and Amenities, then Parks and Open Spaces, then Parks and Cemeteries, then Parks and Playing fields. All the same department but it changed with the politics of the council. You put me to shame with your knowledge of wild stuff. Have to do a family taxi job, will post my pictures when I get back. |
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Part 1.Here we go, later than planned, Today in Pictures.
1. Along the canal to Riley's Swing bridge. 2. And there it is. 3. Mooching around an area I think was the air raid shelter site, opposite the swing bridge. 4. Down a smelly bit of the footpath, and onto an unused bit. 5. Well, what a mess. 6. Off the footpath, and towards the lights at junction 7, this is a field off to the right adjacent the slip road to the motorway. 7. Down the dip to the paper mill.Field off to the left. |
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Part 2. Today in Pictures.
8. At the start of Clayton Fields Trail. 9. Remains of a stone slab fence. 10. Hyndburn Brook as it travels past the shooting range. 11. Looking across to Gt. Harwood from the farm. 12. And there we are "up" Checkers, back on the canal, and home |
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Today in Flowers, it grows on you.
1. Thistles. 2. Thistles with a bit of colour. 3. Cuckooflower. 4. Ragged Robin. 5. Geum (thanks to Susie for the name) 6. Potentilla. 7. Potentilla with weevil. 8. Peony. 9. A wall growing all sorts of "stuff" with a big Campanula. 10. Bistort.(I didnt know this either) |
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I took these pictures on Lidl car park yesterday morning.
Peacock in all his glory | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Profile of the peacock | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Won't let me post the pics on here so I have posted the links to my flickr page |
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I don't know, but I have heard them calling when I have been going to Lidl....so there must be at least two of them........and if I remember rightly Less put something on the forum about the noise and the nuisance that cause.
They might be a nuisance, but they are really beautiful. I went to Leeds castle and I followed the peacocks around trying to get one to display his magnificent tail feathers for me......to no avail. And I go and capture this picture in Accrington......maybe this should be in 'ood a thowt it'. |
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Today in Pictures, was a bit rushed so had to do it "on the fly", it was a short walk followed by shopping.
1. Down the road to the canal. 2. Level with the canal on the main road. 3. Bit of arty reflections........When. 4. A barge trying to break Donald Campbell's record hurtled past. 5. One day all this will be houses. 6. Off the canal and through the Petre Industrial Estate. 7. Back onto Blackburn Road passed the gate to Narnia. 8. Down passed the roundabout. 9. I could stamp my foot when I see all the lazy people leaving trolleys all over the place. |
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I thought about you yesterday Eric....as I was walking past the houses on Charles St......and down the fields towards Rishton bottoms.
I wondered what you would make of it now. Glad to hear that you are enjoying Davemacs ramblings(I mean the walks) and pictorial evidence. Great pics Dave...again! |
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heres tonites sunset ...
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I wonder which bog was the one being pointed to, you cant find them anymore, they have all been knocked down. |
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thanks dave .. its actually what was up there ... i just pointed the camera and prayed that theyd come out right ... did stick em thro photoshop to focus and resize em and that was that .. tho they were took on the bright sun and snow mode on the camera ... oh and no flash ...
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Great shots Jen. We had a colourful sunset here as well, but the only way I would be able to get it....... was out of the bedroom window.(was in my PJ's when I spotted it).
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Used to walk those fields all the time ... they still had a stile at the end of Rishton Rd. so that folks wouldn't have to open the gate. In my day, there was still a working farm there ... Ringstonhalgh ... maybe it's still there. There used to be wild blackberries to pick, and the birds nesting was fun ... and there was another danger waiting down by the Stink: an old frayed rope you could swing on out over the toxic waste. |
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nope .. the way the firemen were nosying round the engine would say it had caught fire .. theyd kicked everyone off the bus .. thanks susie and margaret ... :D |
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