Accrington Web - Today in pictures

Just a few from this afternoon taken at work/Mill/Depot. :)

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

davemac

05-02-2015 20:38

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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1132246)

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

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1132250)

I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.

I dont think we can compete with those icicles, and remember, if its not wet you are not doing it right.

davemac

05-02-2015 21:01

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Today in Pictures, if this snow keeps vanishing I may go to Canada, although I will want to be home for dinners.

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

Margaret Pilkington

05-02-2015 21:06

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I have never heard of half of these places that you frequent Dave.
You certainly do allow us armchair travellers to get a good view of places though.

davemac

06-02-2015 01:08

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1132294)

I have never heard of half of these places that you frequent Dave.
You certainly do allow us armchair travellers to get a good view of places though.

I usually find them by wondering where that goes, it is an unpredictable pastime, sometimes I misplace myself and end up being out for a lot longer than anticipated.
I get a strange pleasure from it though, and its always a bonus if it entertains as well.

Turtle

06-02-2015 09:29

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1132250)

I had the same idea ... as I sipped on hot choc and rum after my morning shovel ... have to shovel out a play pen for my munchkin in the back yard.:D Great minds think alike, eh.

Nice ones Eric. I don't think we'll be using our BBQs any time soon - more snow to come apparently :(

Turtle

06-02-2015 09:33

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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1132290)

I dont think we can compete with those icicles, and remember, if its not wet you are not doing it right.

I thought about that, davemac, I really did - when I was kneeling in the snow, trying to shoot upwards through the icicles. Wetness would have been preferable to freezing cold knees hah hah!

Turtle

06-02-2015 09:39

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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 1132292)

Wow super shots, davemac. The colours in the quarry stone are set off so nicely against the snow. Er, I hope you take a cell phone with you for emergencies on these treks of yours!

DtheP47

06-02-2015 10:35

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1132294)

I have never heard of half of these places that you frequent Dave.
You certainly do allow us armchair travellers to get a good view of places though.

Bit of info here for you Margaret.

Maybe start you off on an E ;)

UKC Logbook - Troy Quarry

Margaret Pilkington

06-02-2015 10:51

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thank you for that info.
Expeditions have been firmly curtailed by things being done at the house....and dark nights also get in the way of my venturing out.
I am also pretty tied to routes that are available by bus......Hoghton tower was on my list last year, but things kept getting in the way......I will carry that one over to this years venturing.

davemac

07-02-2015 09:31

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Originally Posted by Turtle (Post 1132322)

Wow super shots, davemac. The colours in the quarry stone are set off so nicely against the snow. Er, I hope you take a cell phone with you for emergencies on these treks of yours!

I always take my phone, although if I did require the emergency services it may be difficult telling them where I am if I don't really know myself.

I am drawn to this area as it was the epicentre of quarrying for the area around Helmshore. It is littered with abandoned farmhouses, weavers cottages, workers cottages and other stone remains that sometimes are not apparent as to their real use. They all appear to be on old long gone cart tracks that spider web the area, some of the cart tracks end up at the top end of Oswaldtwistle so gives the impression that they were "A" roads of their time.

davemac

07-02-2015 09:42

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Selected Heritage sites - Valley of Stone

This link explores the whole area known as the valley of stone.

maxthecollie

07-02-2015 16:31

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A stroll up the Lane to Spire Farm via Higher Brox Farm and Heights Cottages returning down Plantation Road and Arden Hall

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