Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010002)

I didnt come out on the road, I did a u-turn when I got to the ( I think ) chemical works, and went back down Woodnook Vale, but thanks for the offer.
Is that close to the garage?

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010009)

Today in Pictures, I set off in bright sunny conditions and ended up with wet knickers.I deferred this walk earlier on in the week due to the slight rain, I saved it, until. it was thundering and lightening.

1. Pot House Lane start point, with a teasel, you don't see many of these today.
2. Down the lane, we arrived at Jackhouse Reservoir, it had started to thunder, but we did a Magnus Magnusson.
3. After a tramp through the grass, we found it, and followed the path anticlockwise.
4. Stinking heck were did the path go.
5. We had to climb down, what is holding all the water back?
6. After a climb back up we resumed, with the rain starting.
7. This is a spider, eating a spider, is that legal?
8. The top res is almost dry, but there is rain on the lens, and the grass and nettles are wiping themselves on my pants, and bob is getting the worst of it.
9. We make a push for the way out.
10. So there we have it, wet dog, wet pants, and a wish I'd done it in nicer weather.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010022)

close ... in between the shell garage and the animal food places ... :D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010030)

Lovely steps in pic 2 and the spide (even though they make me blanche!) wish it was so cool here -we are all melting in the incredible heat -difficult to sleep or do anything...:(

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010047)

Not sure if the weather would be appreciated at the moment over there, it is torrential downpours.

Its a funny old world, we are saturated with all the water and wish for sunny periods, you are under a constant sun and wishing for wet weather.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010046)

Know where you are now, when I do that walk again will let you know.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010070)

i'll even throw in some of the spugsters stash ... of cake (lemon) or biccies (brazil nut chocolate coated cookies) ... :eek::D:D:D and some of the dog biccies (tedsters) for bob ...:D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010072)

Who could refuse such hospitality...shame I'm not around tea, milk and a level teaspoon of sugar for me!:D

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1010173)

The self same Hound Sue, he's also remembered in Montrose along with some other Characters from North of the Border. :)

Bamse side view, Bamse from the front, Bamse's story, Commando memorial Spean Bridge, The ever watchful Wallace at the Borders, Dundee & Dandy. :)

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1010183)

I took a trip up to my friends house to day because she said there was a good view of the numbers on Pendle hill. When I got there the numbers had been removed so the first picture is the hill without numbers.

I then decide to take a few pictures of their dogs and cat, the little dog got fed up and made his own bed and tried to hide from me. Next a gargoyles on the gate post, one of a pair.
Then another monument at Spean Bridge taken year ago in better weather.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010191)

Today in Pictures...not much today.The Big Shop day, so just a bit of nonsense really.

1. Saw this in Mercer Park, I know what its for, it just tickled me, dont know why.
2. Quick look around the Churchyard, All Saints Church.
3. Its just coming through the grass.
4. Then it does this.
5. And then this.

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010192)

Is pic 3 a Wild Haggis escaped?

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010194)

It didn't run off when I got on my hands and knees, so don't think so.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010191)

Today in Pictures...not much today.The Big Shop day, so just a bit of nonsense really.

1. Saw this in Mercer Park, I know what its for, it just tickled me, dont know why.
2. Quick look around the Churchyard, All Saints Church.
3. Its just coming through the grass.
4. Then it does this.
5. And then this.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010251)

Amazing fungus pictures. Do you know what it is?

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010254)

No, have tried to look it up, but have not been able to come close to getting a name. It is a large fungi, the size of a saucer, will get back on the trail later.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010256)

Think it might be a horse mushroom...

Fichier:Horse mushroom (Agaricus arvensis).jpg - Wikipédia

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010266)

Don't think so, its the mature stage that has me foxed, I cant find any fungi that turn up like that, with the gills out like that. Plus the blotchy top as it gets older.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010321)

OK - been through my mushroom book and I think it's Russula nigricans.
Search that on Google images and you get pics from all over Europe...

Russula nigricans - Holubinka èernající - Plávka èernejúca

BOLD Systems - Taxonomy Browser

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010324)

I think you have it nailed there, the pictures are exactly what was there, i'd give you some "k" but I have to spread it around first ( will make a note )

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010327)

Thanks Dave, glad we cracked that one... so it's not going to be Robertus davidii as Frank would like it after all!

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010336)

heres mine ... a trip to preston hospital and back .... :D

1 & 2 .. accrington train station the incredible edible beds
3 & 4 .. from the train .. through a smoked glass window
5 & 8 .. on fishergate preston
6 .. outside the harris museum
7... preston town hall wi the flowers .. the pink G's are for Preston Guild 2012
9 & 10 .. outside preston train station

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010341)

Whats a parched pea?

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010341)

Whats a parched pea?

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010392)

Ammo for your pea shooter.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010552)

Still on the subject of statues - thought you might like to see how a chainsaw carver created the statues in the old cemetery behind our house...

1 Before we begin... the carver and the two cemetery bods from the council in conversation. Taken from my bedroom window, April 2010
2 The first cut
3 Showing both elm trunks
4 A fisherman emerges...
5 Seen from behind
6 Almost there
7 Finishing touches
8 Here he is
9 Three fishes - the logo of Poulton-le-Sands, our neighbourhood, the original fishing village which became Morecambe
10 Finished back view

To be continued...

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010557)

What an artist!

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010561)

Yes... and not of the p i s s or con kind! Look at his website:

thetimburgess

He does a lot of wizards - which is why the fisherman looks a bit like Gandalf in a sou'wester!

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010588)

Fantastic how anyone with such a crude instrument as a chainsaw can create such wonders.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010552)

Still on the subject of statues - thought you might like to see how a chainsaw carver created the statues in the old cemetery behind our house...

1 Before we begin... the carver and the two cemetery bods from the council in conversation. Taken from my bedroom window, April 2010
2 The first cut
3 Showing both elm trunks
4 A fisherman emerges...
5 Seen from behind
6 Almost there
7 Finishing touches
8 Here he is
9 Three fishes - the logo of Poulton-le-Sands, our neighbourhood, the original fishing village which became Morecambe
10 Finished back view

To be continued...

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1010600)

I used to collect sawdust for the farm from Catermole's wood yard at the top of Simonstone and there was a chap carving a big lion with a chain saw. The end result was fantastic.

I bought a new macro lens today and can't wait to try it out properly.
I took a photo of a wingy thingy on the patio door but as it was raining hard I had to take it though the glass. No where near as good as Davemacs photos but it's a start.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010621)

heres mine from today ...:D:D:D took about 7pm ..... just hope the sunflowers survive .... :D

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010623)

Looks a bit moist.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010618)

Today in Pictures, a motion in moistness, or stupidity on a Saturday, or if I had an hapeth of sense I would have stopped home (you get the gist ).

1. The bottom of Birdy Brow.
2. This gives you some idea how wet it is.

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1010600)

I used to collect sawdust for the farm from Catermole's wood yard at the top of Simonstone and there was a chap carving a big lion with a chain saw. The end result was fantastic.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010625)

it still is i just checked to see if it had got any nearer :D.... the only thing is its still raining ... and i aint going out there again ... have already got soaked three times today ....

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010631)

Only the frog is enjoying the weather! Great shot...

If you were as wet as Bob - hope the car dries out before your next trip!

BTW where's Birdy Brow - I've been away from Accy for over 40 years - don't know half of these places you get to!

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010638)

despite the fact that I had a waterproof coat, and over-pants on, my knickers were still wet when I got home.

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010638)

Its a bit outside my area, as we had a guide today and an extra dog. But to answer the question, its the front end of Longridge fell, from the top you look down on the area of Chaigley.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010640)

Dave, you must learn to go before you leave the house...




Gotcha, found Birdy Brow on the map, near Kemple End where we used to go for picnics when I was little.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010561)

Yes... and not of the p i s s or con kind! Look at his website

He does a lot of wizards - which is why the fisherman looks a bit like Gandalf in a sou'wester!

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1010621)

heres mine from today ...:D:D:D took about 7pm ..... just hope the sunflowers survive .... :D

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010638)

There is a point when you know that its impossible to get any wetter, and today I found that point, despite the fact that I had a waterproof coat, and over-pants on, my knickers were still wet when I got home. So I suppose the message is, when you are as wet as you can get, stop out there until you have finished.



Its a bit outside my area, as we had a guide today and an extra dog. But to answer the question, its the front end of Longridge fell, from the top you look down on the area of Chaigley.

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010689)

How true -it's clever stuff.

Does he treat them with anything or will they just rot in time?

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010707)

Today we walked from the bridge over the River Ribble on West Bradford Road Clitheroe and followed the Ribble Way to Brungerley Park in Clitheroe and returned past the old Ribble Cement works.

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010707)

Today we walked from the bridge over the River Ribble on West Bradford Road Clitheroe and followed the Ribble Way to Brungerley Park in Clitheroe and returned past the old Ribble Cement works.
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1) Start of the walk ,the river is swollen from the rain
2) to 7) various sculptures in the park
8) a baby snail ( couldn't resist it)
9) the fountain at the front of the cement work's offices
10) Just for Dave a big fungus on a tree root

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010749)

Today in Pictures, a gentle outing today, and the sun is shinning.

1. A sit down for a while, soaking up the sun for a moment or two.
2. A moth looking a bit worse for wear, Brown China Mark.
3. Proof that it rained earlier, droplets on water Lily leaves.
4. Bridge at Church, taking the footpath over a spur off the canal. ( Spot the dog )

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010751)

Has Bob changed his name and gone in hiding in the shadows?

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010856)

1. Deco the collie, on Ingleborough
2. Me on Boulsworth hill, the clouds are genuine!
3. Pendle Hill, viewed from Boulsworth

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010859)

try again
1 deco the collie
2 me
3 pendle form boulsworth

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010859)

try again
1 deco the collie
2 me
3 pendle form boulsworth

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010865)

Pic 1 what a lovely wall eye collie

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010868)

well spotted, he is REALLY camera Shy, only got this one cos he was busy, this is what he was doing

but he HATES the camera, and i cant get a picture of his eyes for love or money, or treats lol, one blue one brown

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010869)

Miscellaneous animal pics today, from my travels.

1 Can I come in? Husky pup, Ilulissat, Greenland
2 Patient dog in the rain, Iseo, Italy
3 If you don't hurry up, I'll drive off without you, Martigny, Switzerland
4 Park your hound here... in Inuit and Danish, Greenland
5 Don't park your hound here... Castelfidardo, Italy
6 What a good idea - Ravenna, Italy
7 I've found a nice shady spot - Sirolo, Italy
8 I'm so cute, and then some... please don't run over my tail - Assisi
9 As happy as a pig in... dreamland - Viking museum farmstead, Lofoten Islands, Norway
10 Horse in a hat, Pisa

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1010872)

Re pic 6 Do they supply poo bags from the bins? Please fill and return.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010873)

Yes that is a poo sack dispenser - it says "Help us to keep the environment clean - just pick up your bag". Don't know where the disposal bins were though!

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010859)

try again
1 deco the collie
2 me
3 pendle form boulsworth

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010877)

They have them everywhere in our village too wherever there are public green spaces -very civilised the Italians!

You have to take your little packs of Poo home and put them in your organic waste bin!

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010879)

Would love to see:
2 You
3 Pendle from Boulsworth

in original colours!!


You would never get me in that pose on number two -high risk I would chuck myself off -I suffer from vertigo!:D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1010877)

They have them everywhere in our village too wherever there are public green spaces -very civilised the Italians!

You have to take your little packs of Poo home and put them in your organic waste bin!

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1010886)

I'm assuming the bags are biodegradable otherwise you'd have to take the sh1t out of the bag first?

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010885)

and believe it or not i too get vertigo, just gotta fight it, sometimes i have to go in middle lane driving over bridges lol

Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1010959)

Today in Pictures, from park to telly.

1. A quick walk around Cutwood first.
2. After an expensive visit to PC World, left the car there and joined the canal.
3. The old Imperial Mill.
4. An era passed, and ready for disposal.
5. I was given a sign.
6. I can see the people from the Telly.
7. Looks like there all out.
8. Heading back, some type of clematis.
9. Passed the old mill again.
10. Not far off now, just behind Evans Halshaw.

Originally Posted by churchfcrules (Post 1010950)

been playing again,