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"Though pleas`d to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way."
Since time immemorial, man has looked to the stars for navigational guidance when all other maps lie in darkness. The Big Dipper, or 'Plough', is an asterism that makes up part of the constellation of Ursa Major (The Big Bear). The two stars at the end of the "pan-handle", Merak and Dubhe, are called the "Pointer Stars" because a line drawn between them points to Polaris - the North Star. It lies above in the sky at a distance of about five lengths of the Merak-Dubhe line. This alignment was used by ancient mariners to determine their bearings, and also played an important part in the story of the Underground Railroad - which helped slaves escape their captivity in the southern states of the United States before the Civil War by fleeing north to Canada.
I was first told about this little navigational trick when staying with my Dad's friend Zack and his family, out in the darkness of the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, and the memory has stayed with me whenever I stare up at the Dipper. I get a real thrill when seeing the galactic band of the milky way stretched out across the sky. Sadly that's a rare event for most of Britain's light polluted evenings, so I look forward to the time when I can return to Gila with my new camera. I highly recommend viewing this stunning milky way timelapse video, which was shot from the heights of the Mogollon Mountain rim that defines the area's geology.
Compass Camera, made in Switzerland by Le Coutre.
Photos by ebay user Old_devil, used by permission.
A train of the Wichmere Valley Railway sits in the station at Compass Point. The daily life of fishing carries on all around this shingle spit on the South East Coast.
009 Gauge Model Railway named Compass Point.
Seen at the 009 Society Show, Lancing, 2017..
Seen in Churchill Square on route 37
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blogged here as well: mmeiser.com/blog/2009/06/touring-at-34lbs.html
I was curious if I could get all my touring gear on my Salsa Campeon without racks. Was not only a success, but it blew my mind when I put it on the scale and it weighed in at 34lbs.
For a touring bike it rides and climbs like a demon. I think I've reached a whole new level of spoiled.
gear list....
the ever changing gear list (annotated)
updated post for first Salsa Campeon (ultra-lightweight) overnighter
updated Sunday, 6/21/09
Less stuff, more freedom.
the bike
Salsa Campeon 62cm (2006/07)
Shimano Ultegra (full groupo, including hubs 2001/2003?)
Velocity deep V front / Mavic Open Pro rear rim
Continental Gatorskin tires 700x25mm
Specialized Ribcages (2)
Ideale saddle (1970s / 80s)
Planet Bike ultra bright LED blinky (2 AAA)
handlebars
wireless computer
Brunton ball compass
south central michigan map (rolled up in plastic map holder)
dry bag (1L Sea-to-Summit for electronics wrapped around stem)
park headband (not enough wicking capability)
bedroll (contents below)
bedroll (handlebar bag)
OR Aurora Bivy
MSR tent footprint
Lafuma 600 45+ synthetic bag
Exped Airmat 7.5
Frog Toggs Dri Ducks rain jacket
two packs ramen noodle
6 aluminum needle stakes
first aid kit
25 ft para cord (around first aid kit)
camp towel
cook kit (more below)
Epic designs stem bag
cell phone
wallet
battery pack for headlamp (4 rechargeable AA)
Browning hat clip light
Bag Balm in tiny tin
Jandd top tube bag
4 spare rechargeable AA (for headlamp)
sunscreen
spare ziplocks (2 for cell phone/wallet)
24oz of denatured alchohol
Topeak Road Morph tire pump
electrolyte / vitamin c water supplement (3-4 packets)
2 spare pens
micro Leatherman + P-38 can opener + keyS
spare tubes (two)
Park multi tool w/ chain tool
Park heavy duty tire lever
generic lightweight tire lever
spare cleat and screws
tiny tube of chain oil
skin so soft (small tube, trying as alt to deet 100)
5L Sea-to-summit dry bag (behind seat)
convertible backpacking pants
smartwool socks
boxer shorts
cotton t-shirt
cook kit
- kit bag w/ drawstring
- 1 quart aluminum pot
- 1/2 quart aluminum pot
- aluminum lid
These contain:
- DIY aluminum windscreen
- citronella / emergency candle
- Trangia alcohol stove
- Sea-to-summit aluminum spoon
- salt
- sugar
- olive oil (small tube)
- waterproof matches
- cheap lighter
- tube Campmor biodegradable camp soap
- instant coffee
- instant grits (2 packs)
- hot pad
- green pad
Wearing
136 lumen / 6 volt / 4AA / River Rock headlamp (on helmet)
Louis Garneu helmet
bike shirt
multi-panel bike shorts
smart wool socks
Lake 165 bike shoes
Compass Bus took over service 32 on 1st June 2015, following previous operator Arriva's decision its financial performance was not good enough - Compass won the resulting Surrey CC tender process.
Four new Enviro200s were acquired for the route. SK15 HBD is seen arriving at the White Horse in Dorking, bound for Guildford.
High Street, Dorking, Surrey.
Parée Erica’s Texture Fun Challenge #4
Texture with thanks to Parée Erica.
A photo of a compass my husband gave me on an old vintage map, with layers added--Grunge Bandaid by Pareeerica, and a layer scrap of old writing.
Senior Airman Jessie Mechling, (left) electronic warfare systems journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Schultz, electronic warfare systems craftsman, review technical order instructions at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Aug. 25, 2014. The Airmen are assigned to the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The unit flies the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft whose primary mission is disruption of enemy command and control communications and to limit adversary coordination essential for enemy force management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
On Monday 20th July 2020, around 420 coaches descended on London and honked their horns from Earls Court, along the Chelsea Embankment, through Parliament Square and up to Tower Bridge. Their aim was to highlight to the Government the severe financial crisis the industry currently finds itself in with no prospect of any sort of recovery until at least the next summer.
I witnessed the parade pass Chelsea Bridge with the lead vehicle passing at 11:00 and the final coach passing some 3 hours later!!
Covadonga - National Park Picos de Europa, near the Covadonga Basilica. Theres a pretty small park with cute benches and a beautiful old fountain, Compass wanted see the world from the top of a lion's head.
Compass Bus - Alexander Dennis Enviro 200MMC - YX68 UJY seen on Old Steine, Brighton operating service 37B to Meadowview on July 14th 2021
Compass Bus - Alexander Dennis Enviro 200MMC - YX23 OUP seen approaching Friary Bus Station, Guildford operating service 32 to Redhill on February 9th 2024
Series of seven. As I was walking out of the sea after a nice cooling swim, I spotted this lovely Compass jellyfish floating by me! I also rescued two that had been stranded as the tide went out. We do not usually see them, unless the weather is exceptionally warm!!
The recently repainted Compass Buses vehicle was on KCC/ESCC Contracted Route 228/229 to and from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, and a Thank You this vehicles driver and most of his passengers for the freindly wave.
And be sure to check by my other acount: www.flickr.com/photos_user.gne?path=&nsid=77145939%40..., to see what else I saw this Year!!
Caledonian Travel - Compass Royston Travel, Stockton on Tees.
YJ17 DBV
Temsa Safari HD.
Weymouth Esplanade.
Part of the long gone Compass Cafe Truck stop.
Some of the clientele enjoying their evening meal whilst soaking up the last of the spring sunshine.
One of the many roadside eateries that fell victim to planners dreams and business greed.
1st May 1987
A1
Closterworth
Lincs
Compass Royston: (FL02 ZXG) a Jonckheere Modulo bodied Volvo B7R, painted in white fleet livery and captured here outside Carlisle Railway Station.
© Christopher Lowe.
Date: 29th May 2010.
Ref No: IMG_8078/JL.