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maxthecollie 29-12-2013 20:38
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Another long walk for us today, longer than I expected i`m now nursing blisters on my feet.
1. Don`t look, he`s flashing again.
2. Saint James Church.
3. He`s found something under there.
4. His nose barely came off the ground in tis field.
5. What a waste of a nice building and location.
6. A lonely tree.
7. Further down the river.
8. A Viaduct.
9. We leave the Calder at this point.
10. Time to get a move on, we`ve still a long way to go.
No3 Head down a rabbit hole?

gpick24 29-12-2013 20:54
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No3 Head down a rabbit hole?
No, there was no hole, just kept sniffing and digging around that area.

maxthecollie 29-12-2013 21:01
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No, there was no hole, just kept sniffing and digging around that area.
I used to have a collie who put his head down any hole he could find even in a bucket

gpick24 29-12-2013 21:11
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I`ve never seen him like that before, trying to bury his nose in the ground and digging, there was definitely something under there that attracted his attention. He`s sniffed around rabbit holes before but nothing like today. My guess it was the bones of some long gone sheep.

davemac 29-12-2013 21:25
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Today in Pictures, I went up a footpath I wasn't sure where it went, we ended up at the base of the tower on Pendleton Moor.

1. Parking on Spring Wood car park, we headed up the side of Whalley Golf club.
2. Uphill to the Moor.
3. Would you believe it, Ossy moor is visible from here.
4. I am just following the signs now.
5. Looking back through the style down to Whalley.
6. On the left Whalley Nab, and you can just make out the viaduct to the right.
7. Having reached the high spot it was time to descend, plus it was going dark.
8. No idea, it was dark.
9. Back at the style, I know where I am now.
10. On the outskirts of Whalley Golf Club, I can almost see the car park.

mobertol 29-12-2013 22:39
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A selection of photos from my walk today...

maxthecollie 30-12-2013 08:44
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A selection of photos from my walk today...
Looks all flat around you

Turtle 30-12-2013 12:14
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boxing day stroll ...don't ask ...
Amazing sculptures! Well captured :)

Turtle 30-12-2013 12:17
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Today in Pictures, a very wet, muddy, slutchy, sloppy, hailstoning experience.

1. Dunkenhalgh land.
2. Heading down to the river, it doesn't look very clever weather wise.
3. A swollen River Hyndburn, the roar is very loud.
4. The water is taking with it a lot of soil.
5. I find the breast stroke is best.
6. Right, where is the best place to put my picnic basket.
7. Heading back up the hill,......slowly.
8. The hill in the distance is "Ossy" moors, home of the turbines.
9. In the Autumn this stump was covered in fungi.
10. Time for home.
Wow - mossy greenery, and in winter too! A lovely sight :)

davemac 30-12-2013 13:27
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Wow - mossy greenery, and in winter too! A lovely sight :)
We haven't had much to call wintry weather yet, mostly wind and rain, so apart from soggy underfoot the landscape hasn't changed much.

maxthecollie 30-12-2013 14:15
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We haven't had much to call wintry weather yet, mostly wind and rain, so apart from soggy underfoot the landscape hasn't changed much.
just got back in with Max too wet to take my camera out.Both of us came in like drowned rats

davemac 30-12-2013 14:24
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just got back in with Max too wet to take my camera out.Both of us came in like drowned rats
I'v just done the same, the rain was coming straight at us and it was a tad cold, so I said beggar this for a game of soldiers and headed back home.

maxthecollie 31-12-2013 16:30
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A bit more water than last time we walked round here.
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gpick24 31-12-2013 17:48
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Todays walkies was along the canal and up the Coppice.
1. Geese on the canal again.
2 & 3. Running around like a nutter.
4. A horse in the field.
5. Droplets on a branch.
6. Duke needs a haircut.
7-9. Playtime at the top.
10. The sun peeping from behind a cloud.

davemac 31-12-2013 19:58
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Today in Pictures.........This will be the last time I upload any pictures..............this year.
So I wish for everyone a year that they would like, and to those that had sadness during this year, you have my best wishes for the next.

1. We are in Padiham, on the banks of the Calder, well, we had to finish the year with a wet bit.
2.The walk is going upstream.
3.Crossing over to the other bank.
4. I dont know the name of that hill.
5. There is a bit of a swamp thing going on here.
6. I came over all "arty" for a moment.
7. This is the bridge just far enough, a reverse course from here.
8.The view from under the bridge, Gawthorp Hall is on the right of this picture, its going dark so no time today.
9. The sun is going down, and we are in sight of the car park.


And with that, the walk is over, thank you to all the people who have viewed, and contributed to this thread throughout the year.

gpick24 31-12-2013 20:23
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Today in Pictures.........This will be the last time I upload any pictures..............this year.
Don`t say things like that..:angry:

maxthecollie 31-12-2013 20:39
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Don`t say things like that..:angry:
Well he is not allowed to upload anymore this year

gpick24 31-12-2013 21:07
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It was the pause pause before "this year" that made me think just for a split second "oh no, no more pics from DM"

maxthecollie 31-12-2013 21:08
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you don't know Mr Mac

gpick24 31-12-2013 21:18
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He was having a little wind up I think, and I fell for it.

davemac 31-12-2013 21:20
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Happy new one people :camera8:

Margaret Pilkington 31-12-2013 21:29
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Yes, I hope 2014 treats us all with care and kindness, and that the bags are big enough for us to share our fortune with those we love, and love us.

DaveinGermany 31-12-2013 22:36
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Last ones for this year ;) Germingland have done their New years partying, here's a few pics from our balcony/terrace. Happy 2014 folks, kindest regards Dave & Marion (Grimlin & Rats) in Germingland. :)

maxthecollie 01-01-2014 08:23
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Happy New Year to all our "Snappers"

shillelagh 01-01-2014 16:00
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happy new year everyone ...

shillelagh 01-01-2014 21:32
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I DO want to know...it sounds like you are rivalling me for a real duff Christmas....and we aren't talking 'plum duff' .
You'd better be putting it all in a blog Jen...and soon!
done!!!:D now you know what it was like ... :D:D:D

davemac 01-01-2014 21:51
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Today in pictures, it was a wet miserable overcast day going around Spring Wood, but it was as busy as the sales.

1. Last seat available.
2. The brochure said it was a log cabin in a secluded spot.
3. In the distance is Clitheroe.
4. Its getting a bit dark.
5. I do love a lichen, but not enough to lick it, so remember, never lick a lichen you love.
6. Steep, slippery, muddy, and wet, so up we went.
7. I have stood here in the warmth of the sun, with shirt sleeves on(no shirt just sleeves), Today my teeth are chattering......... so I am thinking this pink frock was a mistake.
8. More wet slippery, muddy steps, its a wonder I don't slip...............:swear8:
9. The hump in the distance is Hameldon Hill, and the sky suggests home time.
10. Its only a trickle, but the only wet bit available.

maxthecollie 02-01-2014 14:44
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Short walk from our house, up the lane ,past Higher Brox Farm and down behind the college.Not a full quota but some wet ones for Dave
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davemac 02-01-2014 21:24
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Today in Pictures, it was a bit of a rush, BIG SHOP day(delayed due to the festivities I managed to avoid), so it was on with the roller skates and....GERONIMO.

The Woodlands at speed.

Turtle 03-01-2014 12:17
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We're having a cold snap right now - that's minus 28 on my thermometer. Overnight we were kept awake by loud cracks and booms coming from the roof beams - it was all over the news today as many people phoned the police. They thought someone was breaking in! The term for it is Cryoseismos, or something like that. We in the greater Toronto area are seen as wimps by our neighbours in Ottawa. Temps. like this are nothing unusual there.

Turtle 03-01-2014 12:19
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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1089118)
Last ones for this year ;) Germingland have done their New years partying, here's a few pics from our balcony/terrace. Happy 2014 folks, kindest regards Dave & Marion (Grimlin & Rats) in Germingland. :)
Happy New Year to you both! Wonderful shot capturing the moment in No.1!

Turtle 03-01-2014 12:22
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1089270)
Today in pictures, it was a wet miserable overcast day going around Spring Wood, but it was as busy as the sales.

1. Last seat available.
2. The brochure said it was a log cabin in a secluded spot.
3. In the distance is Clitheroe.
4. Its getting a bit dark.
5. I do love a lichen, but not enough to lick it, so remember, never lick a lichen you love.
6. Steep, slippery, muddy, and wet, so up we went.
7. I have stood here in the warmth of the sun, with shirt sleeves on(no shirt just sleeves), Today my teeth are chattering......... so I am thinking this pink frock was a mistake.
8. More wet slippery, muddy steps, its a wonder I don't slip...............:swear8:
9. The hump in the distance is Hameldon Hill, and the sky suggests home time.
10. Its only a trickle, but the only wet bit available.
Oh you intrepid soul! Thanks for the great shots. :)

DaveinGermany 03-01-2014 18:49
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Happy New Year to you both! Wonderful shot capturing the moment in No.1!
Purely luck Turtle. :)

davemac 03-01-2014 21:37
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Today in Pictures, not really a walk, more of a visit, then a mooch around.

1.The cul de sac part of Heys Lane, the stream flows under the bridge and into the River Hyndburn.
2. The stream in question, I don't know its name.
3. The River Hyndburn, flowing toward Whalley Road.
4. Same location, but looking upstream.
5. The point of the visit, a topic on another site mentioned this bridge, and as I hadn't seen it for donkeys years it went on my list of places to go and see.
6. 7. & 8. differing view points.
9. Lovers Leap, ........well it could be.
10. Heading back to the car, a look back down the lane.

The bridge in question is located just around the bend as the River Hyndburn passes under the road, and just behind the Hyndburn Bridge public house.

mobertol 04-01-2014 17:30
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Have winged it over to Tenerife to use my mum's wireless connection so at last some more photos from me. Mum's birthday today -we had lobster at the fish restaurant in La Caleta. Lovely views, fab food, sunshine and the company of my beloved parents - now that does make me smile. :) Saw some interesting hikers who made me think of the three kings, a dog on a roof, then spotted a beautiful flower on the lemon tree in the garden. Happy New Year all - just a few days late!

DaveinGermany 04-01-2014 18:12
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Looks like your weather's a damn site better than what we're getting here at the present. :)

Turtle 04-01-2014 18:12
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It looks like a great place to be, especially to be reunited with your parents! That must have been quite a feast, although I can't face lobsters if they come on the plate looking at me like that Hah Hah.

Margaret Pilkington 04-01-2014 19:11
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Diane, your Mum looks amazing....please give her my best wishes and tell her she is fondly remembered.

That sunshine would work wonders for me.

davemac 04-01-2014 19:17
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Today in Pictures, a walk on the canal tow path, at Altham.

1. Not much light today, just heavy looking clouds.
2. Living with a view of Pendle Hill.
3. The motorway of the industrial age kisses the motorway of today.
4. Well.....that's going to roast my chestnuts.
5. Cloudy skies.
6. Times gone by.
7. As far as we go, a rusty cast iron bridge(well I think its cast).
8. Almost back at the start point, and its going dark again,
9. The view from the bridge.

gpick24 04-01-2014 20:12
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A few pics from down the canal & jacksons field.
1. What you looking at?
2. Will you stand still for just one second.
3. Thanks.
4. Leave them alone.
5. This could be from Hilda Ogdens wall.
6. A bit later on I`ll encounter gunfire, but for now, top left goose drops a bomb,
7. And to end all todays excitement, some peaceful swans.

davemac 04-01-2014 21:39
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1089491)
A few pics from down the canal & jacksons field.
1. What you looking at?
2. Will you stand still for just one second.
3. Thanks.
4. Leave them alone.
5. This could be from Hilda Ogdens wall.
6. A bit later on I`ll encounter gunfire, but for now, top left goose drops a bomb,
7. And to end all todays excitement, some peaceful swans.
Nice capture of the birds, especially in flight, not one of my strong points.

gpick24 04-01-2014 21:47
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Thanks Dave, I`ve been practising with the flying birds. Got loads where you can`t even tell what kind of bird it is.

Turtle 04-01-2014 21:50
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1089486)
Today in Pictures, a walk on the canal tow path, at Altham.

1. Not much light today, just heavy looking clouds.
2. Living with a view of Pendle Hill.
3. The motorway of the industrial age kisses the motorway of today.
4. Well.....that's going to roast my chestnuts.
5. Cloudy skies.
6. Times gone by.
7. As far as we go, a rusty cast iron bridge(well I think its cast).
8. Almost back at the start point, and its going dark again,
9. The view from the bridge.
How mean of the landowners to electrify the style! I envy them their view of Pendle, though. Lovely reflections in 7.

davemac 04-01-2014 21:51
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1089512)
Thanks Dave, I`ve been practising with the flying birds. Got loads where you can`t even tell what kind of bird it is.
I think we all have photos that didn't turn out as expected, perhaps that's a new thread in itself, "What went wrong". I have more than a few shots of my boots and up my nose, but that's just clumsiness.

Turtle 04-01-2014 21:52
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1089491)
A few pics from down the canal & jacksons field.
1. What you looking at?
2. Will you stand still for just one second.
3. Thanks.
4. Leave them alone.
5. This could be from Hilda Ogdens wall.
6. A bit later on I`ll encounter gunfire, but for now, top left goose drops a bomb,
7. And to end all todays excitement, some peaceful swans.
I really like the duck photo, and the swans. Your doggies seem to lead a great life!

gpick24 04-01-2014 22:26
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....Your doggies seem to lead a great life!
They love their walkies, unfortunately, this time of year means weekends are the only time I can let them have a good run around. It`s too dark by the time I get home from work, so they have to stay on the lead.

mobertol 05-01-2014 00:01
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I think we all have photos that didn't turn out as expected, perhaps that's a new thread in itself, "What went wrong". I have more than a few shots of my boots and up my nose, but that's just clumsiness.
I have a great photo of my walking stick as I went up the Lion and the Lamb near Grasmere -was a real slog of a climb...:D

davemac 05-01-2014 08:07
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1089521)
I have a great photo of my walking stick as I went up the Lion and the Lamb near Grasmere -was a real slog of a climb...:D
Looks like I am not the only one who takes these random shots, I have more than a few of my gormless face looking into the lens to see if its clean.

mobertol 05-01-2014 09:57
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I have a great photo of my walking stick as I went up the Lion and the Lamb near Grasmere -was a real slog of a climb...:D
...and here it is!

I kept it as it reminded me of how darn hard the climb was. The photo caption reads "A mate during the struggle uphill"

It was definitely worth the effort once you got to the top though.

I think the camera was probably hanging from my wrist

gpick24 05-01-2014 19:51
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Decided to try out some night photography, some are from tonight in the rain, a couple from last week.
1. The church on New Lane.
2. The view from Duckworth Hill Lane.
3 & 4. The Viaduct.
5 & 6. Saint James Church.
7. Waiting for Soapy to finish work.

davemac 05-01-2014 20:10
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Today in Pictures, It was a damp, dismal day and muddy underfoot, so that's muddy strides and a dog dirty well passed his plimsoll line.

1. Some fungi still bursting out in between the cold bits.
2. Have you met our Ivy.
3. Is it me, or is it a bit scary.
4. Life on a fence post.
5. A muddy ascent.
6. The visibility is getting worse, how do you get to that seat ?
7. One side of the viaduct.
8. And the other.
9. And the top, there are talks about getting this footpath opened again.
10. On the way back, there are lots of people using the golf links, but not here.

davemac 05-01-2014 20:25
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1089569)
Decided to try out some night photography, some are from tonight in the rain, a couple from last week.
1. The church on New Lane.
2. The view from Duckworth Hill Lane.
3 & 4. The Viaduct.
5 & 6. Saint James Church.
7. Waiting for Soapy to finish work.
Some nice shots there, did you use a tripod ? That viaduct is a good subject.

gpick24 05-01-2014 20:27
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No tripod, just rested on the part opened car window.

davemac 05-01-2014 20:32
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No tripod, just rested on the part opened car window.
I like the night colours, some of mine go orange.

gpick24 05-01-2014 20:41
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My old cameras night pics were terrible, a lot better with this one. It has a hand held twighlight mode which is what I used to take these.

maxthecollie 05-01-2014 20:42
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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1089569)
Decided to try out some night photography, some are from tonight in the rain, a couple from last week.
1. The church on New Lane.
2. The view from Duckworth Hill Lane.
3 & 4. The Viaduct.
5 & 6. Saint James Church.
7. Waiting for Soapy to finish work.
Great night shots, I haven't ventured out yet to try night time pics

gpick24 05-01-2014 20:48
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Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1089580)
Great night shots, I haven't ventured out yet to try night time pics
Thanks, did a couple last week and they seemed OK and as I was going out anyway to pick up my daughter, I thought I`d have another go. Planned to get B`burn cathedral as well but she rang to tell me she was finishing early so didn`t have time.

shillelagh 05-01-2014 20:50
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finally back in rainy Lancashire .. you going to have to wait for the pics ... had a really really rubbish journey back ..... and I aint unpacking tonite ...

davemac 05-01-2014 21:27
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Great night shots, I haven't ventured out yet to try night time pics

Its easier to take night snaps in the winter as its dark around teatime, however the days are now slowly getting longer which makes night shots and sunsets a bit harder to get. Still the nights getting shorter gives us the warm days to look forward to.

mobertol 06-01-2014 11:58
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A walk round Callao Selvaje this morning.

1 Holiday essentials
2 Looking out from the Europa bar
3 Café leche cortado (condensed milk, coffee and froth)
4 The Red Lion
5 Paddy McGintys - best English breakfast around
6 The "Bow Locks" :D bit rowdy at night here
7 In case he forgets where he is...
8 Eclipse bar -another institution - our local for an evening aperitif
9 French bakery -delicious smells
10 View up to the volcano, Teide - with a seasonal sprinkling of snow

davemac 06-01-2014 12:21
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1089626)
A walk round Callao Selvaje this morning.

1 Holiday essentials
2 Looking out from the Europa bar
3 Café leche cortado (condensed milk, coffee and froth)
4 The Red Lion
5 Paddy McGintys - best English breakfast around
6 The "Bow Locks" :D bit rowdy at night here
7 In case he forgets where he is...
8 Eclipse bar -another institution - our local for an evening aperitif
9 French bakery -delicious smells
10 View up to the volcano, Teide - with a seasonal sprinkling of snow
We need some nice sunny shots here at the moment, its pishing down here, and I notice the price of a full English is very reasonable.

mobertol 06-01-2014 12:35
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They really cater well for the ex-pats here. This is more of a little residential village -less touristy and brash than some other parts of Tenerife.

mobertol 08-01-2014 19:00
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A visit to the market in San Juan, Tenerife, this morning.

Turtle 08-01-2014 19:38
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The latest snow storm has come and gone, so here are a few pics I took while out refilling the bird feeder. I didn't stay out long, as I wasn't wearing any gloves (silly me!). It was only about minus 10, but my fingers were frozen by the time I got back inside.
1. Ice cave formed on my balcony planting box.
2. Ice and snow on my roof
3. The pond is frozen and covered with snow. No one seems to be clearing it for skating this year.
4. The squirrel says: "Hurry up - where's the grub?"
5. The road across the valley is clear now.
6. It looks comfortable, doesn't it?
7. The number of needles in the grouping tells me that the tree I've been looking at out my bedroom window all these years is actually a White Pine (I just learned that!).
8. The white pine... and some fallen branches from the ice storm (many have already been cleared away).

Turtle 08-01-2014 19:41
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A visit to the market in San Juan, Tenerife, this morning.
What a great market! And in lovely sunshine too :)

davemac 08-01-2014 21:07
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A visit to the market in San Juan, Tenerife, this morning.
Some of those pictures give a definite holiday atmosphere, you must be going brown by now.

davemac 08-01-2014 21:17
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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1089920)
The latest snow storm has come and gone, so here are a few pics I took while out refilling the bird feeder. I didn't stay out long, as I wasn't wearing any gloves (silly me!). It was only about minus 10, but my fingers were frozen by the time I got back inside.
1. Ice cave formed on my balcony planting box.
2. Ice and snow on my roof
3. The pond is frozen and covered with snow. No one seems to be clearing it for skating this year.
4. The squirrel says: "Hurry up - where's the grub?"
5. The road across the valley is clear now.
6. It looks comfortable, doesn't it?
7. The number of needles in the grouping tells me that the tree I've been looking at out my bedroom window all these years is actually a White Pine (I just learned that!).
8. The white pine... and some fallen branches from the ice storm (many have already been cleared away).
The depth of that snow is not some thing we are used too, if we get 1/2" everyone goes mental, and the roads get jammed up. I don't know how you manage a minus 10, it sounds to cold for comfort.

Turtle 08-01-2014 21:59
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The depth of that snow is not some thing we are used too, if we get 1/2" everyone goes mental, and the roads get jammed up. I don't know how you manage a minus 10, it sounds to cold for comfort.
Minus 10 isn't bad at all if I'm dressed for it. That means parka, good boots, a hat and of course gloves. Yesterday though it was minus 28 in the morning, and the wind was high so that added a wind chill effect. It felt like minus 35, and the weatherman warned us that in 5 minutes any exposed skin would freeze! So wisely I stayed indoors. We tend to get used to winters like this in Canada, although most people complain a lot.

Margaret Pilkington 08-01-2014 22:05
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With temperatures as low as that, you have a right to complain!

Turtle 08-01-2014 22:10
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At least we have some nice summers to look forward to. I've heard it said that Canadians are weather-obsessed! But with such extremes to contend with I can see why! Our last few winters have been pretty good, really, so I guess we were due for a 'normal' one.

davemac 08-01-2014 22:23
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Today in Pictures, not really an expedition with a camera, more a passing time whilst "she who must be obeyed" attended the Pals Centre (Physio on a new knee), so we set of with an expectation of 45 minutes to play out, we got 30 before I was summoned.

1. Woodnook Water as it passes the Pals Centre.
2. Just a look across at the stanchions.
3. Sluice gate.
4. That Coot is walking on water.
5. Looking back at the stanchions.
6. I managed to get as high up in Woodnook Vale as the first bridge in Priestly Clough.
7. Slightly more water than is usual.
8. That man is watching me.
9. Looking back down the clough.
10. And with that last shot I was summoned back to the Pals Centre for chauffeur duties.

mobertol 09-01-2014 15:05
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Lunch at "La Hierbita" in Santa Cruz 2 days ago - it's one of the oldest traditional Canarian eateries on the island of Tenerife - opened in 1893. Tucked into the red and green Mojo sauces -delicious but garlicy. The Gambas al aijllo didn't last long enough on the plate for me to take a photo -same with the Albondigas (meatballs!) Photos around the city tomorrow.

gpick24 09-01-2014 15:44
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I need a holiday. :(

DaveinGermany 09-01-2014 17:45
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Canarian eateries on the island of Tenerife
'Orrible Johnny foreigner ........... eating Budgies! Shocking behaviour! http://www.myemoticons.com/images/em...ed/oh-jeez.gif

Turtle 09-01-2014 21:07
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I bet the food is fantastic! Yummmmmm.....

davemac 09-01-2014 22:19
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Today in Pictures, on a dull overcast day a walk around Huncoat Colliery site.

mobertol 09-01-2014 23:58
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Today in Pictures, on a dull overcast day a walk around Huncoat Colliery site.
Amazing close-ups, fungi, water, droplets -I wonder who took these...;):D

mobertol 10-01-2014 16:21
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Lunch out today at the Tapas bar "JamonJamon" in Playa de San Juan.

Spanish style brushetta with cheese tomatoes, anchovies and iberian bacon. Seafood in filo parcels, Pimientos del padron (fried green peppers), Lolipop prawns and Pulpo alla Galleca (grilled octopus with paprika - delicious) - the spanish omelette and salads went before the photos were taken!

DaveinGermany 10-01-2014 20:23
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Certainly looks like you're enjoying yourself there Di, you'll not be wanting to go home at this rate. :)

Turtle 10-01-2014 20:53
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Lunch out today at the Tapas bar "JamonJamon" in Playa de San Juan.

Spanish style brushetta with cheese tomatoes, anchovies and iberian bacon. Seafood in filo parcels, Pimientos del padron (fried green peppers), Lolipop prawns and Pulpo alla Galleca (grilled octopus with paprika - delicious) - the spanish omelette and salads went before the photos were taken!
Oh my, I was drooling over some seriously tasty looking grub, and then I saw the octopus. Was it good?

Turtle 10-01-2014 20:54
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Just re-read your description and you said the octopus was delicious. Oh my.

mobertol 11-01-2014 16:27
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Oh my, I was drooling over some seriously tasty looking grub, and then I saw the octopus. Was it good?
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Just re-read your description and you said the octopus was delicious. Oh my.
My mum recoiled when she saw it and was horrified! :D I convinced her to try it and she agreed with me after tasting it that it was lovely. Dad chickened out and wouldn't have it convinced it would be rubbery but it is very tender and light with a bit of a kick from the paprika. When I've had it before it was always presented a little differently - chopped into smaller pieces. I only managed to eat half and got the other half put into a container to bring home - lovely as a salad chopped up with some cold new potatoes, a drizzle of oil and some chopped parsley.

mobertol 11-01-2014 16:40
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Today's walk was along the front at San Blas - it's right on the end of the flight path to Tenerife Sur Reina airport. Surprisingly you didn't seem to hear the planes. The large volcanic hill you can see jutting out into the sea to the right of the panorama marks the end of the runway. I wanted to get a few people into the photos to show what people get up to on their hols!
1 San Blas beach
2 Swimmer (eye-candy!)
3 Local fisherman
4 I do like to be beside the seaside!
5 Panorama looking back to San Blas
6 Contemplating the view
7 View to the Marina
8 Terrace bar where I stopped for fresh orange juice
9 Happy holidaymakers
10 Another plane coming in over San Blas

gpick24 11-01-2014 17:54
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Today, along the canal to Castle Clough, then up the coppice.

DaveinGermany 11-01-2014 18:35
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Gp24, good view of the Goose & the Town. :)

gpick24 11-01-2014 18:46
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Gp24, good view of the Goose & the Town. :)
Thanks Dave.

Margaret Pilkington 11-01-2014 20:16
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Number 8 and 10 are spectacular...very well shot.
Makes me envious!

gpick24 11-01-2014 20:24
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Thanks Margaret, No.8 is HDR, otherwise the town would be too dark. Waited for quite a while for a train for 10.

Edit: Jumped the gun a bit there and assumed you meant my pics.

Margaret Pilkington 11-01-2014 21:32
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Thanks Margaret, No.8 is HDR, otherwise the town would be too dark. Waited for quite a while for a train for 10.

Edit: Jumped the gun a bit there and assumed you meant my pics.
No, you didn't jump the gun at all. It was your pics I was referring too.
They were the sort I wish I had captured. I did think that 8 was HDR.....even though it is very well executed.....by that I mean it looks natural.
Some HDR shots don't look a bit natural.

Turtle 11-01-2014 22:07
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1090206)
Today's walk was along the front at San Blas - it's right on the end of the flight path to Tenerife Sur Reina airport. Surprisingly you didn't seem to hear the planes. The large volcanic hill you can see jutting out into the sea to the right of the panorama marks the end of the runway. I wanted to get a few people into the photos to show what people get up to on their hols!
1 San Blas beach
2 Swimmer (eye-candy!)
3 Local fisherman
4 I do like to be beside the seaside!
5 Panorama looking back to San Blas
6 Contemplating the view
7 View to the Marina
8 Terrace bar where I stopped for fresh orange juice
9 Happy holidaymakers
10 Another plane coming in over San Blas
Looks lovely, and a bit of eye candy is always nice :)
I spied a young Jamaican lad cleaning the pool one morning. I snuck up over some bushes and took a snap, just because he enhanced the scenery so nicely.

Turtle 11-01-2014 22:08
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I should have said, when I was in Jamaica that is. No swimming pools in action over here at the moment! I spent the better part of this afternoon trying to chip ice off my driveway.

Turtle 11-01-2014 22:11
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Today, along the canal to Castle Clough, then up the coppice.
Nice shots!

davemac 11-01-2014 22:17
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Today in Pictures, a walk on Pendle Hill, Out in the sunshine, back in the dark.

1. Looking in the direction of Burnley.
2. It mustn't be hungry, it wont take bread.
3. I've frightened it off now.
4. Churn Clough Reservoir.
5. Its a wibbly wobbly wall.
6. It rude to point.
7. A small crop of droplets.
8. The sun is going down, and its time to head for the car.
9. The temperature is starting to fall now the sun is on the horizon.
10. With a final burst of colour it was over.

gpick24 11-01-2014 23:12
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No, you didn't jump the gun at all. It was your pics I was referring too.
They were the sort I wish I had captured. I did think that 8 was HDR.....even though it is very well executed.....by that I mean it looks natural.
Some HDR shots don't look a bit natural.
With so many good pics on this thread, I thought it was a bit arrogant on my part to assume you were complimenting mine. Glad you liked them.

gpick24 11-01-2014 23:14
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Nice pics as usual Dave, I kept looking over that way wishing I`d gone up pendle today in the sunshine.

mobertol 12-01-2014 00:04
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Today, along the canal to Castle Clough, then up the coppice.
Great shots with the bird-life, love the glimpse of Spire's Farm in 9 and 10 is an iconic pic of the viaduct -well worth the wait for the train! :)

mobertol 12-01-2014 00:07
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Today in Pictures, a walk on Pendle Hill, Out in the sunshine, back in the dark.

1. Looking in the direction of Burnley.
2. It mustn't be hungry, it wont take bread.
3. I've frightened it off now.
4. Churn Clough Reservoir.
5. Its a wibbly wobbly wall.
6. It rude to point.
7. A small crop of droplets.
8. The sun is going down, and its time to head for the car.
9. The temperature is starting to fall now the sun is on the horizon.
10. With a final burst of colour it was over.
I love number 3 and number 6 is my favourite which is perhaps the least obvious choice. All great shots - some wonderful clouds and colours.

davemac 12-01-2014 01:25
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Nice pics as usual Dave, I kept looking over that way wishing I`d gone up pendle today in the sunshine.
It was very busy up Pendle today, with para gliders, model plane flyers, dog walkers, bike riders, and barm pots with cameras, well one at least. It was nice to get a long walk in as we have only been managing short walks lately.

davemac 12-01-2014 01:29
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I love number 3 and number 6 is my favourite which is perhaps the least obvious choice. All great shots - some wonderful clouds and colours.
It was a day when the light kept changing in moments, and with it low in the sky was very contrasty, glad you liked them.

Margaret Pilkington 12-01-2014 09:12
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1090263)
It was very busy up Pendle today, with para gliders, model plane flyers, dog walkers, bike riders, and barm pots with cameras, well one at least. It was nice to get a long walk in as we have only been managing short walks lately.
Did the barm pot with the camera give you any tips Dave? :D
Another great set of shots.


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