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Gremlin 12-07-2013 06:55
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Works delivery driver is on his hols, and with it being such a nice day, decided I`d have a day out. Destination - Whitehaven
1. View from a lay by on the way up.
2. That`s a belting view for a council estate.
3. Haig Coliery ( Now a mining museum )
4. From the top of the cliff.
5 & 6. Haig Coliery again.
7. By the harbour, anyone know what the tall thing is.
8. View from a lay by on the way back.
9 & 10. Bassenthwaite Lake.
Thank you gpick for posting the photos and bringing back memories for me.
When I was on the tankers we had a contract with Albright and Wilson whose chemical plant was right on the top of the hill after you passed through the town. I always enjoyed the drive up there especially as I was getting paid for the pleasure.
Like you I always thought the Council Estate must have the best view of any estate in the world.
Two years ago we stayed at Haverigg and had a train ride to Whitehaven, what a difference there is now, especially the harbour which used to be full of rotting boats and filth.
The new apartments on the marina are going for up to a millions quids, you could have bought half of the town for that twenty years ago.
I took a few photos when we were there but I have no idea what the little tower was for. Just to the left of it is another round thing, maybe they are vents for the old mine.

gpick24 12-07-2013 07:13
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I think you are right about the tower Gremlin, just found this.
"the ventilation shaft named Candlestick Chimney, is part of a colliery engine house built in 1850"
Whitehaven, Cumbria

Gremlin 12-07-2013 07:21
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I think you are right about the tower Gremlin, just found this.
"the ventilation shaft named Candlestick Chimney, is part of a colliery engine house built in 1850"
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Thanks for the information, maybe the white building to the right of the tower in my picture was the engine house which has since been cleaned up.

susie123 12-07-2013 10:54
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Thanks for the pics of Whitehaven - I love that part of the world, especially the journey from here in Morecambe. I've done the train ride from Carlisle right round to Lancaster via Barrow all round the coast - so beautiful. Stayed at Ravenglass a couple of times - nice small place for a short break. Thanks again all of you.

maxthecollie 12-07-2013 13:11
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mobertol 12-07-2013 15:39
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Some great shots from everyone again -I've never been to Whitehaven - looks like a nice place -very interesting with the mix of seaside and industrial buildings. Everything looks really good in the sunshine!

Gremlin 12-07-2013 17:57
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A few more from Whitehaven for you Dianne,
The railway lines runs right under the town and emerges by the harbour.

There is still a bit of industry by the dock.

You pass the nuclear site on the train, photos taken through the window.

davemac 12-07-2013 19:00
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Interesting set of photos, from the water level looks like a hose pipe ban is just around the corner.

maxthecollie 12-07-2013 19:26
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Interesting set of photos, from the water level looks like a hose pipe ban is just around the corner.
I have seen it a lot lower than that before we got a hosepipe ban. But who knows?

susie123 12-07-2013 19:43
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Yesteday I had the honour of attending a lecture by a Nobel prize winner at UCLAN in Preston.

The person in question is Professor Sir Harry Kroto FRS, Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 1995. He is in Preston to receive an honorary fellowship at the university's graduation ceremony.

Known as one of the team who discovered buckminsterfullerene or buckyballs, a novel form of carbon, he is now at Florida state university. His lecture focused on aspects of creativity and one of his great interests is graphic design. It was a stimulating evening.

I graduated with my first degree from UCLAN and was a graduate student at the university of Sussex when Sir Harry was just starting out as a lecturer there in the late 1960s and have followed his career with interest. He was born and brought up in Lancashire with European immigrant parents and went to Bolton school along with Sir Ian McKellen.

Anyway I tried to get some photos but they are not good. First of all the lectern was in the way and then when he came out from behind it and the lights went on my camera battery died. Grrr...!!

davemac 12-07-2013 20:11
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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1066485)
Yesteday I had the honour of attending a lecture by a Nobel prize winner at UCLAN in Preston.

The person in question is Professor Sir Harry Kroto FRS, Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 1995. He is in Preston to receive an honorary fellowship at the university's graduation ceremony.

Known as one of the team who discovered buckminsterfullerene or buckyballs, a novel form of carbon, he is now at Florida state university. His lecture focused on aspects of creativity and one of his great interests is graphic design. It was a stimulating evening.

I graduated with my first degree from UCLAN and was a graduate student at the university of Sussex when Sir Harry was just starting out as a lecturer there in the late 1960s and have followed his career with interest. He was born and brought up in Lancashire with European immigrant parents and went to Bolton school along with Sir Ian McKellen.

Anyway I tried to get some photos but they are not good. First of all the lectern was in the way and then when he came out from behind it and the lights went on my camera battery died. Grrr...!!
At least you gave it a go.

davemac 12-07-2013 20:23
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Today in Pictures, a short walk around Bullough Park.

1.Start point, looking over to Rose Place.
2. All this used to be open land, you can just see Hameldon Hill.
3. Changing position, looking over the town.
4. A not to often walked path.
5. A Small Skipper Butterfly posing on the grass stalk.
6. A look around at the bottom of the path before reversing my direction.
7. Walking back up the tarmac path, its hard to believe that this was the location of the air raid shelter I used to play in as a child.
8. Almost at the top of the path.
9. Here we are back at Rose Place after a full circle.
10. Heading for the plateau before going back to the car park

mobertol 13-07-2013 08:11
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1066492)
At least you gave it a go.
Agreed! Sounds like you might have been transported back to your student years Sue!
I have just had an invitation to a "Gaudy" at my old college ( formal re-union dinner) -am in two minds whether or no to go -they only happen every 25 years so I might not be here for the next one! What is scary is thinking how long it was since I was a student yet it seems like yesterday...:eek::D

mobertol 13-07-2013 08:14
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Today in Pictures, a short walk around Bullough Park.

1.Start point, looking over to Rose Place.
2. All this used to be open land, you can just see Hameldon Hill.
3. Changing position, looking over the town.
4. A not to often walked path.
5. A Small Skipper Butterfly posing on the grass stalk.
6. A look around at the bottom of the path before reversing my direction.
7. Walking back up the tarmac path, its hard to believe that this was the location of the air raid shelter I used to play in as a child.
8. Almost at the top of the path.
9. Here we are back at Rose Place after a full circle.
10. Heading for the plateau before going back to the car park
What a lovely terrace Rose Place is, and in an idyllic setting -are you sure it's Accrington Dave ;) I have never been round there -looks like a nice, peaceful area.

maxthecollie 13-07-2013 08:22
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Today in Pictures, a short walk around Bullough Park.

1.Start point, looking over to Rose Place.
2. All this used to be open land, you can just see Hameldon Hill.
3. Changing position, looking over the town.
4. A not to often walked path.
5. A Small Skipper Butterfly posing on the grass stalk.
6. A look around at the bottom of the path before reversing my direction.
7. Walking back up the tarmac path, its hard to believe that this was the location of the air raid shelter I used to play in as a child.
8. Almost at the top of the path.
9. Here we are back at Rose Place after a full circle.
10. Heading for the plateau before going back to the car park
No 7 is what we used to call the black path going from the end of Perth Street up to the park. I can't believe it has overgrown so much. Is the low wall still at the back of Rose Place with the milkman and his bottle carved in the stones on the top?

davemac 13-07-2013 08:26
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What a lovely terrace Rose Place is, and in an idyllic setting -are you sure it's Accrington Dave ;) I have never been round there -looks like a nice, peaceful area.
I almost didnt recognise the place, the trees have covered the area since I used to visit. Rose place looks out over the town, and looks peacfull, bit of not so long ago history, a murderer used to live on that row when I was a supervisor for the section. That though is another story, for another day.

davemac 13-07-2013 08:46
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No 7 is what we used to call the black path going from the end of Perth Street up to the park. I can't believe it has overgrown so much. Is the low wall still at the back of Rose Place with the milkman and his bottle carved in the stones on the top?
I must be a local name, as that is not what I called black path, that went from the factory bottoms up past black rock, and onto Millerfold Avenue and if you went on further, it came out at Lynches Garage.

I don't recall having a name for the path with the air raid shelter on.

The whole area of Bullough Park now has dense tree cover, with Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam filling in and spaces not covered by trees.
I haven't seen a low wall to the rear, as that is overgrown as well, but will take a closer look next time.

maxthecollie 13-07-2013 11:51
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1) It's nice and cool here
2)If you look closely you can see a young heron on the wall in the middle
3) A young heron fishing
4) close up of the young heron on the wall
5) A grebe
6) - 10) Hosepipe ban on the way?

Turtle 13-07-2013 12:11
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Great shots - looks like a lovely day!

susie123 13-07-2013 12:45
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Agreed! Sounds like you might have been transported back to your student years Sue!
I have just had an invitation to a "Gaudy" at my old college ( formal re-union dinner) -am in two minds whether or no to go -they only happen every 25 years so I might not be here for the next one! What is scary is thinking how long it was since I was a student yet it seems like yesterday...:eek::D
Agreed Dianne - feels like yesterday and it's 45 years at least since i was doing my first degree at what was still Harris College in Preston. What I like about visiting a university as I did on Thurs is the mix of people -young ones having a good time and perhaps doing a little work sometimes, older ones like lecturers, and an atmosphere of intellectualism if that doesn't sound too snobby or patronising.

I spoke to Sir Harry briefly on Thurs and he remembered my PhD supervisor. That was good. As for your gaudy - sounds great but might be a bit intimidating - a bit different from my one to one chat on Thurs! Anyway Dianne, having been there and had the same experiences as me you know how I felt. Very stijmulated afterwards - enough to have my first glass of wine this year, have steered clear of it recently because of being on meds, but I thought what the hell, went down like strawberry pop - well a light fizzy rose on a hot summer day would, wouldn't it?

mobertol 13-07-2013 14:22
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Agreed Dianne - feels like yesterday and it's 45 years at least since i was doing my first degree at what was still Harris College in Preston. What I like about visiting a university as I did on Thurs is the mix of people -young ones having a good time and perhaps doing a little work sometimes, older ones like lecturers, and an atmosphere of intellectualism if that doesn't sound too snobby or patronising.

I spoke to Sir Harry briefly on Thurs and he remembered my PhD supervisor. That was good. As for your gaudy - sounds great but might be a bit intimidating - a bit different from my one to one chat on Thurs! Anyway Dianne, having been there and had the same experiences as me you know how I felt. Very stijmulated afterwards - enough to have my first glass of wine this year, have steered clear of it recently because of being on meds, but I thought what the hell, went down like strawberry pop - well a light fizzy rose on a hot summer day would, wouldn't it?
Glad you felt able to let your hair down! A glass of vino can be a real tonic ;)

gdm27 13-07-2013 15:22
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1066560)
I must be a local name, as that is not what I called black path, that went from the factory bottoms up past black rock, and onto Millerfold Avenue and if you went on further, it came out at Lynches Garage.

I don't recall having a name for the path with the air raid shelter on.

The whole area of Bullough Park now has dense tree cover, with Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam filling in and spaces not covered by trees.
I haven't seen a low wall to the rear, as that is overgrown as well, but will take a closer look next time.
We knew it as Black Path when we lived on Pendle St. in the 50's 60's and 70's with the donkey steps on your right just before you got there.

davemac 13-07-2013 16:21
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We knew it as Black Path when we lived on Pendle St. in the 50's 60's and 70's with the donkey steps on your right just before you got there.
I lived on Pendle Street during that period as well. To me Black Path always went past Black Rock, but it is only a locally acquired name, if you take a left halfway up the path to Bullough Park you go past High Street and end up on the lower path. Donkey steps is another name that seems to get put on any long flight of steps. I am not saying any specific name is right or wrong, just what as kids we new them as.

davemac 13-07-2013 19:38
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Today in Pictures, Priestly Clough, but not as we know it.

1. Start point Woodnook Vale as it has a path directly to the Clough.
2. About to leave Woodnook Vale.
3. Starting down a road I have not walked for donkeys years, and it looks like I wont walk it again.
4. There used to a bridge over the water to Rothwell House, no longer there, thats the second change of direction.
5. This bit looks a bit un-walked.
6. The foliage got higher the more I walked into it, and it was at this point I nettled my nutmegs.
7. This was the only sighting I could get of Rothwell House.
8. Just over that ridge is Green Haworth, I think it is time to head down hill.
9. The second derelict barn I came across, this is closer to Fern Gore.
10. Not a hundred percent sure, but I think this is Rothwell Mill Farm, but it is individual dwellings now.

maxthecollie 13-07-2013 19:54
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Where's the no entry sign, Dave?

davemac 13-07-2013 21:14
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Where's the no entry sign, Dave?
The road starts just higher up from King Georges Playing field goes over a bridge across Woodnook Vale, and comes out at Rothwell House. The gate is just over the bridge and parhaps20 yards down from there. I am not sure of the legality of the gate and sign, but I have in the past had to deal with this family and I wouldn't go down the lane without a police escort.

Turtle 13-07-2013 21:26
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Yes, it has changed - but it's still lush and verdant. Maybe a little too much so - sorry for your nutmegs, Dave. The waterfall is even lovelier without the bridge, I think. In the last shot I recognize Farmer Nelson's dwelling. The last cottage at he back was occupied by a Mr Parker, farm helper circa 1961. He used to ask me and my brother in for tea and biscuits. Many, many thanks Dave for your efforts.

davemac 13-07-2013 21:45
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Yes, it has changed - but it's still lush and verdant. Maybe a little too much so - sorry for your nutmegs, Dave. The waterfall is even lovelier without the bridge, I think. In the last shot I recognize Farmer Nelson's dwelling. The last cottage at he back was occupied by a Mr Parker, farm helper circa 1961. He used to ask me and my brother in for tea and biscuits. Many, many thanks Dave for your efforts.

The area around the waterfall due to the footpath being closed had become very overgrown, I bet a lot of people have not seen the water for years, and I managed to find an area I had not walked before, even with the stung nutmegs. So I enjoyed the quest, and if the footpath ever opens again I will be down, but I reckon the cost will stop that.

When I was walking through the farmhouse complex a couple of dogs bolted out of the end house closest to the camera, one a cockapoo and one a Jack Russel, which is exactly the two dogs I have as well( the Jack Russell is borrowed for the walk, but mine whilst out) and spent 10 minutes chatting with the owners, so it was a pleasant few hours overall.

shillelagh 13-07-2013 22:40
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seeing as you got my birdies in the other thread .. heres the flowers from today ...

davemac 14-07-2013 08:03
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seeing as you got my birdies in the other thread .. heres the flowers from today ...
Nice set of pictures, I like the ants in the first picture, you should put the birds on here.

mobertol 14-07-2013 10:38
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Nice set of pictures, I like the ants in the first picture, you should put the birds on here.
Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.

mobertol 14-07-2013 10:45
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Have just seen that Jen has posted the pics of the owls on the "Town Center Changes" thread!

davemac 14-07-2013 10:49
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Have just seen that Jen has posted the pics of the owls on the "Town Center Changes" thread!
I missed that one, so went and had a look, thanks.

davemac 14-07-2013 10:53
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Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.

Not a plant that gets much use nowadays, when I was an apprentice there were sweet peas planted at the main gates in Oak Hill Park, the bed on the right had a wall of peas from the gate up to the top of the bed.

susie123 14-07-2013 11:14
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1066723)
Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.
I've just seen the ants - must get new glasses!

Sweet peas are my favourites too - the scent is so lovely, and the colours. They don't need dressing up in a vase - just plonk them in and they look great - and the more you pick them the more they come, and they are so cottagey in the garden. Wonderful!

susie123 14-07-2013 11:48
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Yesterday, a trip to Ambleside for some retail therapy then on to Bowness for some dinner.

  1. Slate fence at the recreation ground, Ambleside
  2. Susie's been shopping... actually Richard bought me a lovely Herdwick sheepskin to sit on in the car
  3. Hill behind Ambleside
  4. Old hydrant indicator, Ambleside
  5. Cross-lake ferry and lots of geese, Bowness
  6. It's not quite Garda, Dianne...
  7. But not too bad for England in July!
  8. More of the same
  9. Waiting for dinner
  10. Must be on its way...

Turtle 14-07-2013 12:23
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Lovely! Are they from your garden? (oops, sorry, I was referring to shillelagh's flowers - got to get the hang of posting etiquette!)

Turtle 14-07-2013 12:28
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A couple of days ago, I was trying to work in my pottery studio. Road construction outside was getting annoying, so I went for a little walk down in the park. I took my camera, and these pics resulted. Even though they're not from the Accy area, I thought you might like to see where I live now - the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1. Going down to the park level.

2. Queen Ann's Lace - at first I thought the red bit in the centre was a bug, but closer inspection revealed it to be red petals. All the flowers in this patch had that, I don't know if it's unusual or not.

3. Chickory, I think (got to learn more about Canadian wild flowers).

4. Going towards the river, dodging the noisy grass cutters and their gigantic machines.

5. Almost there.

6. A shady spot, but no picnic lunch today sadly.

7. The Credit River - a little muddier and running faster than it normally does this time of year. Due to the heavy rains of the past week, I think. Got my feet wet for this one! (inspired by dave mac)

8. They looked pinker in real life.

9.Looking back to where I'd come from.

10. Back to work.

Turtle 14-07-2013 12:31
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Susie 123: What a lovely day out. I particularly like the last shot!

DaveinGermany 14-07-2013 12:48
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1066740)
Even though they're not from the Accy area, I thought you might like to see where I live now - the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Location isn't important Turtle, after all it's simply "Today in Pictures" & added to that some variety has got to be better than same ol', same ol', surely. :)

susie123 14-07-2013 12:59
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Susie 123: What a lovely day out. I particularly like the last shot!
Thank you - it was the prelude to a good meal! I have been very unwell lately and have just bounced back in the last couple of weeks, thanks to weather and meds among other things. It's nice to feel like going out again and be able to as well, so hope it keeps up.

Love your pics too, as Dave says, doesn't matter where they are from...

Margaret Pilkington 14-07-2013 13:09
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Sue, it is good to hear that you have bounced back......keep taking the tablets...and going for lovley meals in pleasant surroundings...that and a good laugh is as good as any medicine ever gets.

maxthecollie 14-07-2013 14:09
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Just a few of many pics taken today along the banks of the canal from Wimarleigh towards Garstang

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The last one is especially for Sue as she loves her cat

davemac 14-07-2013 14:44
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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1066732)
Yesterday, a trip to Ambleside for some retail therapy then on to Bowness for some dinner.

  1. Slate fence at the recreation ground, Ambleside
  2. Susie's been shopping... actually Richard bought me a lovely Herdwick sheepskin to sit on in the car
  3. Hill behind Ambleside
  4. Old hydrant indicator, Ambleside
  5. Cross-lake ferry and lots of geese, Bowness
  6. It's not quite Garda, Dianne...
  7. But not too bad for England in July!
  8. More of the same
  9. Waiting for dinner
  10. Must be on its way...
Those brought back memories, its over 20 years since I stood there by the water, tell Richard I like his handbag.

davemac 14-07-2013 14:50
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1066740)
A couple of days ago, I was trying to work in my pottery studio. Road construction outside was getting annoying, so I went for a little walk down in the park. I took my camera, and these pics resulted. Even though they're not from the Accy area, I thought you might like to see where I live now - the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1. Going down to the park level.

2. Queen Ann's Lace - at first I thought the red bit in the centre was a bug, but closer inspection revealed it to be red petals. All the flowers in this patch had that, I don't know if it's unusual or not.

3. Chickory, I think (got to learn more about Canadian wild flowers).

4. Going towards the river, dodging the noisy grass cutters and their gigantic machines.

5. Almost there.

6. A shady spot, but no picnic lunch today sadly.

7. The Credit River - a little muddier and running faster than it normally does this time of year. Due to the heavy rains of the past week, I think. Got my feet wet for this one! (inspired by dave mac)

8. They looked pinker in real life.

9.Looking back to where I'd come from.

10. Back to work.
Looks like you cracked it then, nice pictures, as D in G says its anybodies and every bodies "today" so location is not the main factor just a snap shot of every bodies day, and how it went.

davemac 14-07-2013 14:53
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Just a few of many pics taken today along the banks of the canal from Wimarleigh towards Garstang

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The last one is especially for Sue as she loves her cat
Some nice wet bits there, number 2 is good, if you are not stood on a bridge its brilliant

Gremlin 14-07-2013 15:26
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I could not be bothered to go out today it's too hot for my liking so after seeing shillelagh's pictures of flowers I thought I would give it a try. As most of you know I am not much of a fauna and flora chap but it makes a change from my usual subject.
Anyway here a my attempts at nature photographs from my garden.

I should be out there now laid on the grass wearing my woolly swimming costume with baggy legs, drinking wine from an old tin mug.
My sunburnt supple manly body glistening in the afternoon air, muscles rippling, female admirers trying to climb the fence for a better look.
Well I can dream if nowt else.

maxthecollie 14-07-2013 15:52
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066764)
I could not be bothered to go out today it's too hot for my liking so after seeing shillelagh's pictures of flowers I thought I would give it a try. As most of you know I am not much of a fauna and flora chap but it makes a change from my usual subject.
Anyway here a my attempts at nature photographs from my garden.

I should be out there now laid on the grass wearing my woolly swimming costume with baggy legs, drinking wine from an old tin mug.
My sunburnt supple manly body glistening in the afternoon air, muscles rippling, female admirers trying to climb the fence for a better look.
Well I can dream if nowt else.
Dreaming is free!

DaveinGermany 14-07-2013 18:03
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066764)
I should be out there now laid on the grass wearing my woolly swimming costume with baggy legs, drinking wine from an old tin mug.
My sunburnt supple manly body glistening in the afternoon air, muscles rippling, female admirers trying to climb the fence for a better look.
Well I can dream if nowt else.
Hark! What's that dinging I hear? Ah, the alarm clock! ;)

Never mind Gremlin, you aren't the only one who has these wild imaginings. :)

Margaret Pilkington 14-07-2013 20:21
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take more water with it Son! :D

davemac 14-07-2013 21:42
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Today in Pictures, I spent all day transferring emulsion paint from a tin to a few walls, so didn't go out until the sun was going down, so here is Cutwood Park, looking over the res as the sun was going down. The period is about 10 minutes.

shillelagh 14-07-2013 21:57
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Lovely! Are they from your garden? (oops, sorry, I was referring to shillelagh's flowers - got to get the hang of posting etiquette!)
the lilies and the rose are mine .. the sweetpeas and the pink ones are my neighbours .. my sweetpeas are still growing - I threw seeds into the pot .. my neighbour bought plants .. and we planted them on the same day..

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Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.
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I've just seen the ants - must get new glasses!

Sweet peas are my favourites too - the scent is so lovely, and the colours. They don't need dressing up in a vase - just plonk them in and they look great - and the more you pick them the more they come, and they are so cottagey in the garden. Wonderful!
I thought there was only one ant on there .. on the pollen .. didn't realize till today that there was another one on the flower itself .. mind you I do need new glasses ... anyway heres some more flowers from mine and my neighbours garden .. :D the lily with the bee that was from the other day .. but the rest was took today and tonight ...

Turtle 14-07-2013 23:18
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1066802)
Today in Pictures, I spent all day transferring emulsion paint from a tin to a few walls, so didn't go out until the sun was going down, so here is Cutwood Park, looking over the res as the sun was going down. The period is about 10 minutes.
Gorgeous skies - I particularly like #2. Such a nice composition.

Turtle 14-07-2013 23:23
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1066805)
the lilies and the rose are mine .. the sweetpeas and the pink ones are my neighbours .. my sweetpeas are still growing - I threw seeds into the pot .. my neighbour bought plants .. and we planted them on the same day..





I thought there was only one ant on there .. on the pollen .. didn't realize till today that there was another one on the flower itself .. mind you I do need new glasses ... anyway heres some more flowers from mine and my neighbours garden .. :D the lily with the bee that was from the other day .. but the rest was took today and tonight ...
Must have been a great growing season judging from the flowers. The lillies are spectacular - never had much luck with them myself.

davemac 15-07-2013 10:51
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1066808)
Gorgeous skies - I particularly like #2. Such a nice composition.
Thanks, it was there only briefly, then the colours had gone, if I hadn't been busy I would have missed it by going out earlier.

Gremlin 15-07-2013 11:17
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1066790)
take more water with it Son! :D
Thank you for the compliment Margaret, it must be 60 years ago since anyone called me "son".
As far as taking more water with it I will pass on that.
I love to dream and you will know who I dream about most.

mobertol 15-07-2013 11:40
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1066740)
A couple of days ago, I was trying to work in my pottery studio. Road construction outside was getting annoying, so I went for a little walk down in the park. I took my camera, and these pics resulted. Even though they're not from the Accy area, I thought you might like to see where I live now - the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1. Going down to the park level.

2. Queen Ann's Lace - at first I thought the red bit in the centre was a bug, but closer inspection revealed it to be red petals. All the flowers in this patch had that, I don't know if it's unusual or not.

3. Chickory, I think (got to learn more about Canadian wild flowers).

4. Going towards the river, dodging the noisy grass cutters and their gigantic machines.

5. Almost there.

6. A shady spot, but no picnic lunch today sadly.

7. The Credit River - a little muddier and running faster than it normally does this time of year. Due to the heavy rains of the past week, I think. Got my feet wet for this one! (inspired by dave mac)

8. They looked pinker in real life.

9.Looking back to where I'd come from.

10. Back to work.
It looks like a nice area -I've never been to Canada though my husband visits every few years for the Royal Winter Show (he's a "dairy" man!)
You mention being a potter -would love to see some pics of your studio and your work! :)

mobertol 15-07-2013 11:46
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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1066732)
Yesterday, a trip to Ambleside for some retail therapy then on to Bowness for some dinner.

  1. Slate fence at the recreation ground, Ambleside
  2. Susie's been shopping... actually Richard bought me a lovely Herdwick sheepskin to sit on in the car
  3. Hill behind Ambleside
  4. Old hydrant indicator, Ambleside
  5. Cross-lake ferry and lots of geese, Bowness
  6. It's not quite Garda, Dianne...
  7. But not too bad for England in July!
  8. More of the same
  9. Waiting for dinner
  10. Must be on its way...
Lovely pics Sue -looks like you had a really nice day out -presents and all! Love the hydrant and the blue glasses. Never mind Garda -I'll be over in the "real" Lakes myself again in just a month's time -can't wait! Could you lend me that man in the panama for my photos then ;)

mobertol 15-07-2013 12:01
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I could not be bothered to go out today it's too hot for my liking so after seeing shillelagh's pictures of flowers I thought I would give it a try. As most of you know I am not much of a fauna and flora chap but it makes a change from my usual subject.
Anyway here a my attempts at nature photographs from my garden.

I should be out there now laid on the grass wearing my woolly swimming costume with baggy legs, drinking wine from an old tin mug.
My sunburnt supple manly body glistening in the afternoon air, muscles rippling, female admirers trying to climb the fence for a better look.
Well I can dream if nowt else.
Lovely selection of flowers you have in your garden. 3,4,7 and 9 are my favourite shots. :thankya:

Self-portrait next time ???? ;):D

Gremlin 15-07-2013 12:39
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Apart from watering it the garden cannot be credited to me.
June planned it with a local gardener and over the two years since the house was built it has started to mature. I keep the gardener on and she comes every two weeks.
I always feel sad when I look at it.

As for a self portrait Dianne, this is the best I can do, a bit of artistic licence is needed.
Taken about 1961 at a nuddy beach near Poole.


Mick, if you feel that the post is inappropriate please delete it.

davemac 15-07-2013 15:36
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066873)
Apart from watering it the garden cannot be credited to me.
June planned it with a local gardener and over the two years since the house was built it has started to mature. I keep the gardener on and she comes every two weeks.
I always feel sad when I look at it.

As for a self portrait Dianne, this is the best I can do, a bit of artistic licence is needed.
Taken about 1961 at a nuddy beach near Poole.


Mick, if you feel that the post is inappropriate please delete it.
I'm glad you kept your flat cap on, much more sophisticated that way. Why did you have to superimpose such a large costume on.........got it.

mobertol 15-07-2013 16:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066873)
Apart from watering it the garden cannot be credited to me.
June planned it with a local gardener and over the two years since the house was built it has started to mature. I keep the gardener on and she comes every two weeks.
I always feel sad when I look at it.

As for a self portrait Dianne, this is the best I can do, a bit of artistic licence is needed.
Taken about 1961 at a nuddy beach near Poole.


Mick, if you feel that the post is inappropriate please delete it.
Great photo -may I ask who took it? Lol!!! :D

mobertol 15-07-2013 16:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066873)
Apart from watering it the garden cannot be credited to me.
June planned it with a local gardener and over the two years since the house was built it has started to mature. I keep the gardener on and she comes every two weeks.
I always feel sad when I look at it.

As for a self portrait Dianne, this is the best I can do, a bit of artistic licence is needed.
Taken about 1961 at a nuddy beach near Poole.


Mick, if you feel that the post is inappropriate please delete it.
On a more serious note - look on your garden with a smile and not sadness it's a wonderful legacy which your wife has left. I'm sure she would want you to enjoy her ideas and the fruits of her labours and from the photos I've seen which you've posted now and before it is a really lovely garden! :hothothot

Gremlin 15-07-2013 17:11
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1066897)
Great photo -may I ask who took it? Lol!!! :D
A young lady from Walsden named Sylvia, who I took on holiday.
She refused to let me take one of her.
We were engaged at the time, why she threw the ring back later is another story.

davemac 15-07-2013 21:23
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Today in Pictures. Mill Lane to Martholme Lane, then when I had done that I went from Martholme Lane to Mill Lane.

1. Starting out, looking over to Read.
2. Looking to the side, Hapton Scouts.
3. This had to be crept up upon, Meadow Brown butterfly, before I could get any closer it shot off among the brambles.
4. Looking over the water treatment plant.
5. Back on the path, heading for Martholme Lane.
6.These are soldier Beetles, I don't however think they are fighting.
7. Pendle Hill in the distance.
8. The view from Martholme Lane.
9. We take a right turn as we get to the bridge.
10. Heading back, a seat that has seen very little use.

mobertol 15-07-2013 21:30
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066905)
A young lady from Walsden named Sylvia, who I took on holiday.
She refused to let me take one of her.
We were engaged at the time, why she threw the ring back later is another story.
I think a lot of us probably have similar tales to tell - all part of life's rich tapestry! :)

shillelagh 15-07-2013 22:40
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another boring day in the garden .. when waiting for a phone call and they don't ring back ...

anyway more lilies .. my red lily has started to open .. some more of the sweetpeas .. we playing spot the insects? :p

Turtle 16-07-2013 01:12
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1066868)
It looks like a nice area -I've never been to Canada though my husband visits every few years for the Royal Winter Show (he's a "dairy" man!)
You mention being a potter -would love to see some pics of your studio and your work! :)
Thanks mobertol. I've been to the Royal a few times myself. Mainly for the horses, but also just to soak up a little country and farm culture. Maybe the best way to see my pots is to look up Williams Mill Arts Centre on google. I'm the one with the curly hair LOL. As for my studio, sadly I'm closing it at the end of this month. After nine years its quite an adjustment. But I'll continue to make pots somehow, just not as many as I did to pay an exorbitant rent.

Turtle 16-07-2013 01:14
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1066941)
another boring day in the garden .. when waiting for a phone call and they don't ring back ...

anyway more lilies .. my red lily has started to open .. some more of the sweetpeas .. we playing spot the insects? :p
Beautiful!

Mick 16-07-2013 04:16
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Number 6 has the ant on:p
Number 10 has 2 fly's on:D
what do I win:o

davemac 16-07-2013 07:58
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1066947)
Number 6 has the ant on:p
Number 10 has 2 fly's on:D
what do I win:o
Nothing, you missed the ant on 5.

p.s. there is also a cat in 2.

p.p.s. and a bee on 7. and two birds in 9.

Mick 16-07-2013 08:01
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http://www.tiptopglobe.com/skin/smile/s3870.gif
er when has a cat and birds been an insect ?:p:confused:

gpick24 16-07-2013 08:11
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Blurred fly in 1.

Mick 16-07-2013 08:20
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http://www.tiptopglobe.com/skin/smile/s11876.gif
shut up you lot I'm going to the pub

LESS meet me in the railway I'm being picked on here

shillelagh 16-07-2013 09:29
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1066964)
http://www.tiptopglobe.com/skin/smile/s11876.gif
shut up you lot I'm going to the pub

LESS meet me in the railway I'm being picked on here
whats new ... you always meet him in the railway ... :D

davemac 16-07-2013 09:36
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1066961)
http://www.tiptopglobe.com/skin/smile/s3870.gif
er when has a cat and birds been an insect ?:p:confused:
This was never an insect spotting exercise, more a "hidden in plain sight" operation.

cashman 16-07-2013 11:50
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A Ladybirds a spotted insect.

Margaret Pilkington 16-07-2013 11:56
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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1066862)
Thank you for the compliment Margaret, it must be 60 years ago since anyone called me "son".
As far as taking more water with it I will pass on that.
I love to dream and you will know who I dream about most.
Yes Russell......I do, and this is just the way it should be.
The 'son' thing was to Dave in Germany...I have adopted him.....but if calling you son makes your day..or makes you smile then you go ahead and dream son...who am I to pour water on your dreams?

susie123 16-07-2013 12:07
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1066961)
er when has a cat and birds been an insect ?:p:confused:
Puss moth anyone?

Puss Moths - Cerura vinula - UK Safari

shillelagh 16-07-2013 14:52
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batteries run out on my camera ..:eek:



but don't worry .. I bought some more :p


by the way whos going to this on sunday? :D
2013 Event Details - Tram Sunday

DaveinGermany 16-07-2013 17:13
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1066947)
what do I win:o
Some leftover bits of broken Belgian Choccy! :D

shillelagh 16-07-2013 17:38
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Some leftover bits of broken Belgian Choccy! :D
sorry .. its all gone ... :p

davemac 16-07-2013 22:03
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Today in Pictures, I said I would only be an hour, but I couldn't leave until it had gone almost dark.

1. Drifts of Foxgloves on the way down to the reservoir.
2. The sun is low in the sky, and the colours are golden.
3. A hot air balloon is drifting by.
4. The sun is dropping a bit sharpish now.
5. A thrill for the punters, a low pass before back up again.
6. The sun is just dropping, and the colours are genuine.
7. A bit of zoom and the colours get a bit stronger.
8. Heading back up the hill I am following the sunset.
9. Time to call it a day.
10. It must be bedtime, and time for a Horlicks and a sit down.

And with that it was time to leave Dean Clough.

shillelagh 16-07-2013 22:35
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a visit to rawtenstall, the flowers in the garden another red lily has come out :D and a visit to the graveyard across the road ... i fired off an email when i got home with some of these photos attached complaining .. thanks to retlaw i know a bit more .. :D:D:D

Turtle 16-07-2013 23:05
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1067086)
Today in Pictures, I said I would only be an hour, but I couldn't leave until it had gone almost dark.

1. Drifts of Foxgloves on the way down to the reservoir.
2. The sun is low in the sky, and the colours are golden.
3. A hot air balloon is drifting by.
4. The sun is dropping a bit sharpish now.
5. A thrill for the punters, a low pass before back up again.
6. The sun is just dropping, and the colours are genuine.
7. A bit of zoom and the colours get a bit stronger.
8. Heading back up the hill I am following the sunset.
9. Time to call it a day.
10. It must be bedtime, and time for a Horlicks and a sit down.

And with that it was time to leave Dean Clough.
Davemac these pics are spectacular. What serendipity to find the hot air balloon in your view finder! Wow.

Turtle 16-07-2013 23:08
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1067088)
a visit to rawtenstall, the flowers in the garden another red lily has come out :D and a visit to the graveyard across the road ... i fired off an email when i got home with some of these photos attached complaining .. thanks to retlaw i know a bit more .. :D:D:D
Thank you shillelagh - I really enjoyed these pics!

Mick 17-07-2013 05:06
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A Bee in photo 1
An Ant right at the top of the tower photo 6
er no that's a mark on me laptop screen:D;)
Oh hang on we are not playing anymore:D:p

LESS back to the pub

davemac 17-07-2013 08:06
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1067088)
a visit to rawtenstall, the flowers in the garden another red lily has come out :D and a visit to the graveyard across the road ... i fired off an email when i got home with some of these photos attached complaining .. thanks to retlaw i know a bit more .. :D:D:D
nice collection, I noticed the droplets in picture 2, and with all the dry weather a rare find.

davemac 17-07-2013 08:10
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1067093)
Davemac these pics are spectacular. What serendipity to find the hot air balloon in your view finder! Wow.
Thanks, I seem to get my best sunset shots around Dean Clough for some reason, and the hot air balloon was one of two in the area, but the second one was heading in the direction of Blackburn.

shillelagh 17-07-2013 08:57
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1067117)
nice collection, I noticed the droplets in picture 2, and with all the dry weather a rare find.

I know I thought it strange .. I took the photo before 10am yesterday morning .. and theyre in the shade of some conifers until the sun comes round .. so I was thinking it was dew ... could be ...

shillelagh 17-07-2013 08:58
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1067104)
A Bee in photo 1
An Ant right at the top of the tower photo 6
er no that's a mark on me laptop screen:D;)
Oh hang on we are not playing anymore:D:p

LESS back to the pub

you missed the snail in picture 4!!! :p:p:p

davemac 17-07-2013 09:54
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1067127)
I know I thought it strange .. I took the photo before 10am yesterday morning .. and theyre in the shade of some conifers until the sun comes round .. so I was thinking it was dew ... could be ...
It doesnt matter how, you managed it, I have put my droplet attachments back in the box until the weather breaks.

mobertol 17-07-2013 10:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1067104)
A Bee in photo 1
An Ant right at the top of the tower photo 6
er no that's a mark on me laptop screen:D;)
Oh hang on we are not playing anymore:D:p

LESS back to the pub
I think there's a snail in one too! :thankya: :D

Lol! hadn't got to Jen's comment before posting!

mobertol 17-07-2013 10:30
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1067132)
It doesnt matter how, you managed it, I have put my droplet attachments back in the box until the weather breaks.
Might be for quite a while as it was sunny over there on St Swithin's day ;):D

susie123 17-07-2013 11:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1067086)
Today in Pictures, I said I would only be an hour, but I couldn't leave until it had gone almost dark.

1. Drifts of Foxgloves on the way down to the reservoir.
2. The sun is low in the sky, and the colours are golden.
3. A hot air balloon is drifting by.
4. The sun is dropping a bit sharpish now.
5. A thrill for the punters, a low pass before back up again.
6. The sun is just dropping, and the colours are genuine.
7. A bit of zoom and the colours get a bit stronger.
8. Heading back up the hill I am following the sunset.
9. Time to call it a day.
10. It must be bedtime, and time for a Horlicks and a sit down.

And with that it was time to leave Dean Clough.
Surely 6 is the Serengeti? But where are the wildebeest and zebras?

shillelagh 17-07-2013 11:34
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1067132)
It doesnt matter how, you managed it, I have put my droplet attachments back in the box until the weather breaks.

do you not water your plants at night .. some always ends up on mine ... best is when I borrow the neighbours hosepipe and fire it over the fence everything gets wet then ... lol had to shut the back door didn't realize that it would hit the kitchen floor ... :p

davemac 17-07-2013 11:56
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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1067145)
do you not water your plants at night .. some always ends up on mine ... best is when I borrow the neighbours hosepipe and fire it over the fence everything gets wet then ... lol had to shut the back door didn't realize that it would hit the kitchen floor ... :p
You don't require a droplet kit for that, more like a restraining order.

susie123 18-07-2013 10:24
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Yesterday evening a visit to Preston with John o Gaunt Morris men from Lancaster to meet up with the Royal Preston team. The venue was the Continental pub down by the river and the railway bridge at Avenham park. This establishment has suffered a bit over the years but is now a popular watering hole. When I was a student in Preston in the sixties it was one of my haunts as we lived just round the corner.

Anyway here are a few pics of dancers and musicianers, plus some sky if I have room.

mobertol 18-07-2013 12:10
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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1067261)
Yesterday evening a visit to Preston with John o Gaunt Morris men from Lancaster to meet up with the Royal Preston team. The venue was the Continental pub down by the river and the railway bridge at Avenham park. This establishment has suffered a bit over the years but is now a popular watering hole. When I was a student in Preston in the sixties it was one of my haunts as we lived just round the corner.

Anyway here are a few pics of dancers and musicianers, plus some sky if I have room.
Looks like it was a good evening out Sue. Nice selection of instruments and beards -I think the man with the trombone wins for the longest beard. Didn't realise the man with the panama hat could play the accordian :D

Would the trombone count as something with a hole for the competition? I thought the same about that interesting slate wall you posted recently too! ;) (Big hint!)

susie123 18-07-2013 13:22
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1067276)
Looks like it was a good evening out Sue. Nice selection of instruments and beards -I think the man with the trombone wins for the longest beard. Didn't realise the man with the panama hat could play the accordian :D

Would the trombone count as something with a hole for the competition? I thought the same about that interesting slate wall you posted recently too! ;) (Big hint!)
Thanks, yes it was a good evening, hadn't seen some of those folks for two years or more.

Yes, man in panama plays the squeezebox, I took that photo specially as I have no other record! He enjoys it but he's not very good, doesn't practise. Perhaps I should be grateful he doesn't play much at home - he's off this weekend on a squeezebox gathering on a remote farm in the Peak District nr Sheffield and when they all get together in a metal barn the noise is pretty ear shattering! I did go with him once, but that was cos I wanted to revisit my old haunts - my first job after university was in Sheffield. Now they have a metro - on which I travelled from end to end for nothing with my bus pass!

If you want a bit of history, the traditional instrument for morris dancing is the pipe and tabor - a smqll whistle and a little drum, played at the same time, as seen in the photo of Big Bob the fireman. Not many people play it these days, it's usually more noisy stuff like melodeons and concertinas.

Yes Derek the trombonist has a fine beard but there were one or two others in the Preston team, sadly I didn't get their photos.

Must go through my photos and look for holes...


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