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Standing outside with the dog right behind me, I may have let out a tiny little nonchalant harmless squeak. As I turned around to say The Dog Did it, I was greeted by this face.
I'm telling you, it was NO where near that bad. He's just a big Drama Queen.
I swear, it was like spring flowers blowing in the breeze.
View breathing through your mouth ... because the DOG did it!
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Pro surfer Laird Hamilton has been credited with (and blamed for) re-igniting the popularity of stand up paddle surfing. Not everyone is happy about it. "Blame Laird" stickers and graffiti started appearing around Malibu surf spots. Hamilton had the last laugh, adopting the phrase as the name of his surf clothing line. Gotta respect that, Brah!
Once upon a time the European marque Alfa Romeo enjoyed considerable success in motorsport, with both Sportscars (LeMans type) and open wheelers (Formula One). Indeed, a young Enzo Ferrari raced Alfa Romeos and ultimately fielded the unofficial team prior to WWII. Though Alfa Romeo does not have the elite pedigree of its Modenese cousin, one, ultra rare and ultra expensive sportscar derived road going car was released to the public in 1967.
That car was the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
The engine was mid mounted, of a small (2.0 litre) capacity, but developed 230 hp (170 kW). The car was exceedingly light, at 700 kg, and this provided the car with electrifying performance.
Many successful racecars have been attempted to translate to road use, but the Alfa was particularly well executed. The sportscar body work was removed, and a delicate study in metal forming was draped over the carryover chassis. The entire front end of the car tilted out the way to reveal the spare wheel, whilst a similar arrangement was used at the rear to provide access to the mid-mounted engine. Doors too, were unusual, their dihedral mechanism lifting them up, out and forward. Glazing was almost 360 degrees open in front and above the driver. The glassed rear window provided a view of the eight inlet trumpets on top of the engine.
The car was tiny. About the same footprint as a modern Ford Fiesta hatchback, but only 37 inches (93 cm) tall, a full 3 inches lower than the fabled Ford GT40.
The cockpit was minimalist but purposeful.
It is a great pity that the car did not meet with greater commercial success, for only a scant 18 vehicle were built. Perhaps the lack of pedigree, or the diminutive 2.0 litre V8 were to blame.
The design evolved during the short run of cars, gaining additional air venting in the front and rear, losing lights and gaining bright trim. The pure shape remained during the time however, and has left us with a minute, priceless jewel.
The story.....
I walk out of the bar. A low form is packed near a Ford SUV left by its owner after a few too many drinks to drive.
She pushes her key fob, the engine fires. A stacato wail until the revs settle.
"Neat", I say. "Idiot!" I replay in my head.
She laughs.
My lips mouth "Bella Machina!", an exclaimation usually reserved for Ferraris.
Yet this car desrves more. It is tiny, and gorgeous. The small headlights seem somewhat feeble.
My companion quickly folds herself down into the driver's seat after arcing the door up and over the car.
My eyebrow are raised.
"Where do you get a car like this?" I ask quizically, still unable to believe the sight before me.
"Pebble Beach Concours - its on thos next weekend."
"But how?", I say struggling to comprehend.
"Andrea Cavallari, Alfa Romeo Noth America, customer liason." She says, matter-of-factly, but with a twinkle in her eyes. "Its not mine - I'm just borrowing it."
Again she laughs a lilted laugh. "I would offer you a ride, but...". She looks me up and down "... I don't think you'ed fit."
No I wouldn't, as much as I hoped that I could (if ever again).
She laughs again. She looks more serious this time. "I'll never forget you."
This is something I can dfinitely agree with. I look a little less confused, smile, and say "Likewise."
She pulls the down down over her head. Revs the eagre engine, and pulls out onto the street.
Obviously enjoying the experience, she lets the engine howl as she accelerates away, snatching the shifts and opening he throttle wide after each change.
"I'll never forget you either." I say to noone in particular. Wow, what an evening. "When is Pebble Beach Concours on again?". Again this is spoken to noone in particular.
Later I read that Alfa Romeo is the featured marque, celebrating 100 years, the Stradale as featured car.
I guess that only come along once a lifetime.
My image of Andrea, legs askew as she climbed down over the sill of the little car remains with me.
"Lithe." That is the word I have been looking for. For both the car and the woman, as if they were both created to define it.
Lithe.
The model.
The lego miniland scale (1:21) model has been created for LUGNuts 50th birthday challenge - "the stuff dreams are made of". The car is very small (Fiesta sized) and low. The model features the coil sprung pull-back lego motor, mid mounted, and front suspension. The bodywork opens, as per the real car, revealing the engine, spare wheel and cockpit. Lego LED light units are somehow squeezind into the front nosecone.
All wrapped up in a dainted red body and open glazing.
This is my last model for this challenge. I'd like to thank to LUGNuts coordinators for offering such an awesome challenge. All the entries are awesome, and I have thoughroughly enjoyed participating.
Celebrating LUGNuts 50th - thanks Lino, Nathan and the moderators for all your effort, encouragement, criticism and awesome models.
One of two new canvas pieces I have in the upcoming group show "Groundwork II" opening at Foundation One Gallery this weekend in Atlanta.
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OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 from 6PM to 11PM
Groundwork II features an ambitious line-up of internationally recognized talent and a carefully selected group representing the local elite of emerging artists. Groundwork II is our largest showcase of progressive contemporary art featuring over sixty-five new works by over thirty artists. Groundwork II is dedicated to everyone who continues to support our community, including all of the wonderful artists whose work we exhibited during the past two years.
BLAINE FONTANA - OLIVER VERNON - CHRIS MARS - KATHIE OLIVAS - JOEY REMMERS - MARTIN WITTFOOTH - LORI FIELD - SCOTT SCHEIDLY - DEREK ALBECK - JOPHEN STEIN - DAN MAY - KOFIE ONE MARION BOLOGNESI – BLINK - BEN HORTON - TINDELMICHI - ZACH JOHNSEN - JASON THIELKE - DOSA KIM - COLIN JOHNSON - STEVEN DIXEY - MELISSA FORMAN - JASON LIMON - BETHANY MARCHMAN JON HINKEMEYER - RENE ARRIAGADA - NICHOLAS HARPER - SAM PARKER - GREG GOSSEL - AARON MCKINNEY - CHARLIE OWENS - JONATHAN CALLICUTT - CHRISTIAN REX VAN MINNEN
As if we don't get enough Canadian trains in Central Illinois, this new CP unit oil train is now a frequent visitor down the mainline of Mid-America. U744 runs from Hardisty, Alberta to Maryland, LA near Baton Rouge. Empties run as U745.
Blame, Garrett Gomez up, wins The Breeders' Cup Classic over Zenyatta and Mike Smith at Churchill Downs.
Have not found much info about the history of this fishing boat, besides it evidently has wedged itself firmly into a sandbar. The spot is popular with photographers.
Update: As of 2-23-16, the SS Point Reyes appears to have been gutted by a fire that remains under investigation (the Internet blames steel wool photography).
Inverness, California
Eugenie Bouchard loses a game of tennis at Eastbourne.
Who was to blame, herself or her racket...........
A bit grainy, blame the high ISO. But nonetheless...
Woodford is the location for this shot of BNSF ES44-C4, #6894, climbing hard with two sister locos and a train of coal hoppers.
The stacks on the other track had to wait for no less than three climbers, this being the second one...
6 July 2013
Healing the shame of childhood abuse using the compassion cure
“Shame is the lie someone told you about yourself.” Anais Nin (attributed)Tweet This
Several months ago I wrote a blog on how self-compassion can heal the shame ofchildhood wounds and I received many queries about shame and sel...
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