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Port Stanley is a community in the Municipality of Central Elgin, Ontario, Elgin County, located on the north shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of Kettle Creek. The site of Port Stanley was part of an important early route from Lake Erie to other inland waterways for a succession of explorers and travellers of the 17th and 18th centuries, serving as an important landing point and camping spot, Adrien Jolliet, brother of Louis Jolliet, landed at this location in 1669 during the first descent of the Great Lakes by Europeans, Other notable visitors included François Dollier de Casson and René de Bréhant de Galinée (1670), Jean-Baptiste Céloron de Blainville (1749) and Sir William Johnson (1761), In commemoration of this role, a site bounded by Bridge, Main and Colbourne Streets was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923, and was marked with a cairn. A settlement named Kettle Creek was founded here in 1812 by Lieutenant-Colonel John Bostwick, Around 1824, it was renamed Port Stanley after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who had visited nearby Port Talbot, Lord Stanley later became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the father of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, Governor General of Canada, ice hockey enthusiast and donor of the first Stanley Cup in 1893. Attractions include a large sandy beach, a lifting bridge across Kettle Creek, marinas, restaurants, hotels, shops, the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, located in the former town hall building on Bridge Street, and the Port Stanley Terminal Rail, which operates a tourist train between St. Thomas, Ontario and Port Stanley using a portion of the former L&PS rail line (see The London and Port Stanley Railway). The village used to have a building opened in 1926 as the L&PS Pavilion, later renamed the Stork Club (not to be confused with the famous New York establishment), with a 13,000-square-foot (1,200 m²) dance floor, the largest dance floor in the London-Port Stanley area; the club was famous for swing dance and big band and attracted several big names to play there. It was closed by health authorities in 1973 because it could not earn the revenue to keep the building up. H.J. McManus, a London businessman, bought it and his son, Joe Jr., led the renovations, reopening in 1974 with the Harry James Orchestra performing before a sellout crowd. The last event was a performance by Day Break on New Year's Eve of 1978/79; a fire in a dumpster 12 days later damaged the building too heavily to save it. Over the past decade, there have been numerous proposals to operate a ferry between Port Stanley and Cleveland, Ohio.
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It can save your life!!
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An important corollary to Murphy's Law states: "When you want to photograph a railway subject, it will inevitably escape you; when you no longer care about it, it will appears everywhere."
That's the case of this GTS E191 leased to EVM.
During the winter time, I tried several time to meet one of them until I succeeded: flic.kr/p/2qLWcgr
The hunt was over.
Now, I'm trying to catch one of the first Beacon 193 entered in service in Italy and GTS E191s are everywhere!!!
In this case, "Galileo", the GTS E191.045, is leding a 2400t+ heavy freight directed to Fossano.
Brand-new 7193.808 is supporting the task.
Buggerru is located on the west coast of Sardinia, characterized by small houses arranged in a fan, is located in the scenic sea mouth of a rugged valley, the Malfidano channel, which gave its name to the most important mining zona.La of his birth, in 1864 , it is linked to mining events of Sardinia ..
The early twentieth century, the population was five times that Buggerru starting twenty-first century; This is because in those years the town lived the most prosperous period of its mines. At that time the country was called "petite Paris" or "Little Paris" because the mining executives who had moved in the mining village with their families had recreated a certain cultural environment
Among these Georgiades Achille, a greek Constantinople arrived in Sardinia in 1903 to direct the mines of the Societe des Mines de Paris Malfidano. There was also the Frenchman Georges Perrier who ran a cinema; Also in the village there were also a theater and a club reserved for the elite of the French company executives. On the other side there were the miners who were working in inhuman conditions, underpaid and forced to exhausting shifts, often victims of fatal accidents at work.
On September 4, 1904, following the intensification of treatment imposed by Georgiades, the miners refused to work and made "the first general strike in Italy; The only answer Georgiades called the army that opened fire on the workers, killing three and injuring many more
This fact, even oggui, is remembered as: the "massacre of Buggerru".
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Buggerru si trova sulla costa occidentale della Sardegna, caratterizzato da casette disposte a ventaglio, si trova sullo scenografico sbocco a mare di un impervia valle, il canale Malfidano, che ha dato il nome alla più importante miniera della zona.La sua nascita, nel 1864, è legata alle vicende minerarie della Sardegna..
Agli inizi del XX secolo, la popolazione di Buggerru era cinque volte quella di inizio XXI secolo; questo perché in quegli anni la cittadina viveva il periodo più florido delle sue miniere. In quel periodo il paese veniva chiamato «petite Paris» ovvero "piccola Parigi" in quanto i dirigenti minerari che si erano trasferiti nel borgo minerario con le rispettive famiglie avevano ricreato un certo ambiente culturale
Fra questi Achille Georgiades, un greco di Costantinopoli arrivato in Sardegna nel 1903 per dirigere le miniere della Societé des mines de Malfidano di Parigi. C'era anche il francese Georges Perrier che gestiva un cinema; inoltre in paese vi erano anche un teatro e un circolo riservato alla ristretta élite dei dirigenti della società francese. Dall'altra parte c'erano i minatori che lavoravano in condizioni disumane, sottopagati e costretti a turni di lavoro massacranti, spesso vittime di incidenti mortali sul lavoro.
Il 4 settembre 1904, a seguito dell'inasprimento del trattamento imposto dal Georgiades, i minatori si rifiutarono di lavorare e fecero “il primo sciopero generale in Italia; per tutta risposta Il Georgiades chiamò l'esercito che fece fuoco sugli operai uccidendone tre e ferendone molti altri
Questo fatto, ancora oggui, viene ricordato come: l’eccidio di Buggerru.
Lots of things came together for this photograph.
1. I finally figured out manual mode. Took a while.
2. The sapsucker finally came down the tree enough for a good shot, and after 3 days of attempts, the light was good enough for some detail.
3. MOST IMPORTANT: I own my new lens! It is finally mine. I can do with it whatever I want. It's a great feeling.
Hope you enjoy my new photos, as the quality should be vastly improved.
Thanks for stopping by.
A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear reptilian.
It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry.
Regarded by some as black, sinister and greedy, cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with anglers and they have been persecuted in the past.
The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers.
To the uninformed, this might look like a Southern Ground Hornbill with a few frogs as prey. Well, that might be true, but this is not just another bird with just prey. The Southern Ground Hornbill is endangered, and the prey is food for the nestling! We came across three of them in the wild in the Kruger National Park, scanning the the veld for food, and then noticed that they do not eat the prey themselves. That is when we realised that this was "important freight"! We followed them for maybe 2 kilometres, and then the took off, crossed the road and we noticed them landing in a tree where the offloaded (dropped from above) the food to the mother that was in the nest with the nestling!
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
~ Albert Einstein
a memory from Sankeien Gardens in Yokohama (Japan)
I decided to stop making customs because Mr.Super Clear is no longer reliable.
A while ago Mr.Hobby changed the famous MSC from "FLAT" to "MATT" but they didn't only change the labeling, they also changed the formula.
All the dolls I made with the old MSC FLAT remains perfect even after 6 years but the dolls I made with the new MSC MATT starts to crack after a while.
This can take 3 months or a year but the cracks starts to appear. Sometimes they are evident and sometimes you have to watch carefully under a direct light to see them but they are or will be there.
This is happening to a lot of awesome custom artists in the Pullip, Blythe and Bjd communities (and more each day) so I decided to talk to Mr.Hobby about this and they have confirmed to me the obvious: They changed the formula and it can't be used the same as before.
I'm looking for alternatives and making tests to other sealers but this can take a while...
When I find a sealer that works for me I will start making new dolls and remaking the ones that cracked.
If anyone knows about good alternatives to MSC that works and last in plastic I'd appreciate the info.
I'd also like to take the opportunity to ask, especially customizers, that you get in touch with Mr.Hobby (you can change the language from japanese to english in their web and there is a form contact) about this. Personally I think it's a budgetary issue and they won't change it, but if they receive many complaints we may have a chance.
Finally I would like to thank my awesome customers and followers for their encouragement and support, specially now. THANK YOU!
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He decidido dejar de hacer customs porque el Mr.Super Clear ya no es fiable.
Hace un tiempo Mr.Hobby cambió el famoso MSC de "FLAT" a "MATT" pero ellos no solo cambiaron el nombre y las etiquetas, también cambiaron la fórmula.
Las muñecas que hice con el antiguo MSC FLAT siguen perfectas incluso después de 6 años, pero las que he hecho con el nuevo MSC MATT empiezan a agrietarse después de un tiempo.
Ésto puede pasar a los 3 meses o incluso después de un año pero las grietas empiezan a aparecer. A veces son muy evidentes y otras veces hay que mirar la muñeca bajo una luz directa para verlas pero ahí están o estarán.
Ésto le esta pasando a muchos customizadores en el mundo Pullip, Blythe y Bjd (y más cada dia) así que me puse en contacto con Mr.Hobby y me han confirmado lo que era obvio: Han cambiado la fórmula y ya no se puede usar como antes.
Estoy buscando alternativas y haciendo pruebas a otros selladores pero ésto puede tomar un tiempo...
Cuando encuentre un sellador que me funcione seguiré haciendo nuevas muñecas y rehaciendo las que se hayan agrietado.
Si alguien conoce buenas alternativas al MSC que funcionen y duren bien en plástico os agradecería mucho la información.
Aprovecho la oportunidad para pedir, especialmente a los customizadores, que os pongáis en contacto con Mr.Hobby (podeis hacerlo desde el formulario de contacto de su web, que también está en inglés). Personalmente creo que es un problema presupuestario y que no lo van a volver a cambiar pero si reciben muchas quejas quizás tengamos una oportunidad.
Finalmente me gustaría agradecer a mis clientes y seguidores todo su ánimo y su apoyo, especialmente ahora. Muchas muchas gracias!
August 06, 2014
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." - Abraham Lincoln
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Nothing too exciting or eventful to report on today; it was an average day around the office that passed by without much notice.
Although the chaos of last week has passed, I still managed to find myself quite tired by the time the day came to an end.
Happily though; the bees were buzzing and made for simple photography today; I even had the wrong lens with me while I was shooting and still managed a decent insect shot.
I'm much too used to working with my 40mm and have been trying to ween myself off of it. As amazing as that lens is, I do need to venture out and practice with some of my other gear... once in a while.
Anyway, hope everyone has had a good day.
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"The Old Town Hall in Bamberg is one of the most important buildings that characterize the historic city center. It is located between the mountain and island towns in the left arm of the Regnitz. This location…
"...marks the old border between the episcopal mountain town and the bourgeois island town and clearly shows the Bamberg bourgeoisie's striving for power."
The landmark is built into the Regnitz River, with the Upper and Lower Bridges (originally a private bridge) leading away from it. Inside, the Ludwig porcelain collection belonging to the museums of the city of Bamberg is on display, one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
The town hall was first mentioned in 1387 and was rebuilt between 1461 and 1467 so that it took on its current appearance. During this construction phase it was mainly influenced by the Gothic period.
Johann Jakob Michael Küchenl redesigned the town hall between 1744 and 1756 in the Baroque and Rococo styles. Worth mentioning are the facade paintings originally created by Johann Anwander in 1755, which have been restored many times. After there was no longer much of this painting to be seen in the 1950s, the painter Anton Greiner repainted it between 1959 and 1962. Both sides of the building are fully decorated with recreated allegorical scenes and architectural details, the typical illusion painting of this period. Small, actually figurative elements on the eastern side reinforce the spatial impression. If you look closely, you can see a figurative leg of a putti protruding from the mural. This creates the illusion of a multi-perspective figure. The rococo balconies and coat of arms reliefs come from Jos. Bonaventura Mutschele.
The half-timbered house attached to the bridge tower, the Rottmeisterhäuschen, served as accommodation for the leaders of the guards.
The German Red Cross was founded on January 25, 1921 in the Rococo Hall. A memorial plaque in the passage of the old town hall commemorates its founding.
Bamberg (/ˈbæmbɜːrɡ/, US also /ˈbɑːmbɛərk/, German: [ˈbambɛʁk]; East Franconian: Bambärch) is a town in Upper Franconia district in Bavaria, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg had 79,000 inhabitants in 2022. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the nearby Babenberch castle. Cited as one of Germany's most beautiful towns, with medieval streets and buildings, the old town of Bamberg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
From the 10th century onwards, Bamberg became a key link with the Slav peoples, notably those of Poland and Pomerania. It experienced a period of great prosperity from the 12th century onwards, during which time it was briefly the centre of the Holy Roman Empire. Emperor Henry II was buried in the old town, alongside his wife Kunigunde. The town's architecture from this period strongly influenced that in Northern Germany and Hungary. From the middle of the 13th century onwards, the bishops were princes of the Empire and ruled Bamberg, overseeing the construction of monumental buildings. This growth was complemented by the obtaining of large portions of the estates of the Counts of Meran in 1248 and 1260 by the sea, partly through purchase and partly through the appropriation of extinguished fiefs.
Bamberg lost its independence in 1802, following the secularization of church lands, becoming part of Bavaria in 1803. The town was first connected to the German rail system in 1844, which has been an important part of its infrastructure ever since. After a communist uprising took control over Bavaria in the years following World War I, the state government fled to Bamberg and stayed there for almost two years before the Bavarian capital of Munich was retaken by Freikorps units (see Bavarian Soviet Republic). The first republican constitution of Bavaria was passed in Bamberg, becoming known as the Bamberger Verfassung (Bamberg Constitution).
Following the Second World War, Bamberg was an important base for the Bavarian, German, and then American military stationed at Warner Barracks, until closing in 2014.
Upper Franconia (German: Oberfranken) is a Regierungsbezirk (administrative [Regierungs] region [bezirk]) of the state of Bavaria, southern Germany. It forms part of the historically significant region of Franconia, the others being Middle Franconia and Lower Franconia, which are all now part of the German Federal State of Bayern (Bavaria).
With more than 200 independent breweries which brew approximately 1000 different types of beer, Upper Franconia has the world's highest brewery-density per capita. A special Franconian beer route (Fränkische Brauereistraße) runs through many popular breweries.
The administrative region borders on Thuringia (Thüringen) to the north, Lower Franconia (Unterfranken) to the west, Middle Franconia (Mittelfranken) to the south-west, and Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz) to the south-east, Saxony (Sachsen) to the north-east and the Czech Republic to the east.
After the founding of the Kingdom of Bavaria the state was totally reorganized and, in 1808, divided into 15 administrative government regions (German: Regierungsbezirke (singular Regierungsbezirk)), in Bavaria called Kreise (singular: Kreis). They were created in the fashion of the French departements, quite even in size and population, and named after their main rivers.
In the following years, due to territorial changes (e. g. loss of Tyrol, addition of the Palatinate), the number of Kreise was reduced to 8. One of these was the Mainkreis (Main District). In 1837 king Ludwig I of Bavaria renamed the Kreise after historical territorial names and tribes of the area. This also involved some border changes or territorial swaps. Thus the name Mainkreis changed to Upper Franconia.
Next to the former episcopal residence city of Bamberg, the capital Bayreuth, the former residence city of Coburg and the classicist centre of Hof, as well as the towns of Lichtenfels, Kronach, Gößweinstein and Kulmbach, the Weißenstein Palace, Banz Abbey and the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, the scenic attractions of the River Main and the low mountain ranges of the Fichtel Mountains with the town of Wunsiedel and the Franconian Forest belong among the region's major tourist attractions. There are also numerous spas like Bad Rodach, Bad Steben, Bad Staffelstein, Bad Berneck and Bad Alexandersbad." - info from Wikipedia.
Summer 2019 I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
Now on Instagram.
Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility is an important maritime location situated on the River Tees in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England. With a rich history dating back several centuries, this facility has played a significant role in the region's maritime activities. In this historical account, we will explore the origins, development, and importance of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility, providing a comprehensive overview of its evolution over time.
Origins and Early History:
The story of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility begins in the late 18th century when the River Tees emerged as a vital industrial waterway. The river provided an essential transport link for industries such as coal mining, iron and steel production, and shipbuilding. The natural sheltered area known as Paddy's Hole, located on the southern side of the river's entrance, became a favored spot for local fishermen and boat owners due to its calm waters and proximity to fishing grounds.
During the 19th century, Redcar witnessed significant growth as an important coastal town. The expansion of the local fishing industry prompted the need for a dedicated facility to store and maintain fishing boats. Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility was established in response to this demand. The exact date of its establishment is uncertain, but records suggest it was in operation by the mid-19th century.
Development and Growth:
In its early years, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility consisted of basic storage facilities and moorings for local fishing vessels. As the fishing industry flourished, the facility underwent several improvements and expansions. By the late 19th century, it had evolved into a well-equipped storage and maintenance facility, accommodating an increasing number of fishing boats.
During this period, the construction of the South Gare breakwater in the late 1860s provided further protection to Paddy's Hole from the turbulent North Sea. This development enhanced the facility's suitability for storing and maintaining boats, attracting more fishermen to utilize its services. The South Gare breakwater also facilitated the growth of other maritime activities, such as pleasure boating and recreational fishing, contributing to the facility's increasing importance.
World Wars and Post-War Era:
The two World Wars had a profound impact on Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. During World War I, the facility played a crucial role in supporting the war effort. It served as a base for several naval activities, including patrol vessels, mine clearance operations, and the training of naval personnel. Additionally, Paddy's Hole became a temporary home for fishing vessels requisitioned by the government for wartime purposes.
Similarly, during World War II, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility played a strategic role. The facility served as a base for coastal defense and anti-submarine operations. Its proximity to the North Sea made it an ideal location for monitoring and protecting the coast against potential threats. After the war, the facility reverted to its primary function of serving the local fishing community, contributing to the post-war economic recovery.
Modern Era and Recreational Use:
In the latter half of the 20th century, changes in the fishing industry and the decline of traditional fishing practices led to a shift in the role of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. With fewer fishing vessels requiring its services, the facility began to adapt to new market demands. It gradually transformed into a multipurpose facility catering to recreational boating, yachting, and watersports.
To meet the needs of the changing demographic, various amenities were added to the facility. These included boat ramps, mooring pontoons, storage sheds, and maintenance workshops. The facility became a hub for boating enthusiasts, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond.
In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and enhance the historical significance of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility. Conservation projects have been undertaken to maintain the original structures, while new developments have focused on creating a more inclusive and accessible space for the community. The facility continues to provide storage, maintenance, and launch services for a diverse range of watercraft, catering to both commercial and recreational users.
Conclusion:
The history of Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility reflects the ever-changing dynamics of maritime activities along the River Tees in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England. From its humble beginnings as a local fishing boat storage facility to its modern-day role as a versatile boating hub, Paddy's Hole has witnessed and adapted to the shifting needs of the community.
Throughout its existence, the facility has played a pivotal role in supporting local industries, providing essential services during times of war, and fostering recreational boating and watersports. Today, Paddy's Hole Boat Storage Facility stands as a testament to the region's maritime heritage, serving as a vibrant center for boating enthusiasts and a reminder of the area's enduring connection to the sea.
scorcio della cattedrale di Giovinazzo.
particolare che non avevo mai notato prima di alcuni giorni fa..:)
spero piaccia! :)quel chiarore,
non so se vi è mai successo.
ci sono notti in cui la sua luce è incredibilmente vivida...
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Depold (Dipold) from Jihlava. He was a cross soldier who lived in this region and had the domain. He was a great friend of Frederick VI. Schwaben. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_VI._(Schwaben)
He was a brave soldier and commander of operations at Akkon.
On November 13, 1190, they take part in the Battle of Belus River and occupy an important bridge in Auku. There were only 300. It was a terrible massacre, says Chronicler Ansbert. The Byzantine chronicler writes: We have encountered murderous sculptures, not soldiers, where are they from?
Depold killed here 1500 Turks. They were killed by the Moravian soldiers, my ancestors. They spoke German and Czech. It is a pity that Hitler, the swine, has interrupted this symbiosis. Europe might look different.
Another view of my very tight leopard-skin dress, the kind of look which will give the potential client the right idea – without being too explicit and possibly embarrassing him in front of his important business contacts!
This is another of my contests! As usual, there are no rules. Express your enthusiasm, and try to influence the judges, in any way that you like!!!
Love and Kisses to All!
xxxxx
Lady Rebecca
MORE SODALITY NEWS!
Allow me to introduce to you the amazeballs ladies in the second pool of entries for our Sodality Try-outs in late August!! This group contains some real characters and hard triers – but will they qualify for the Sodality? (Which seems to be what every English Aristocrat wants for his trophy wife!)
Pledges entered in the second pool are:
Lady Arabella Crump ("Belle")
Always very busy on Chad Bronkhost’s websites, this blonde minx appears to be ultra-conservative in manner and attire on first acquaintance. Nothing could be further from the truth – and the fans adore the way this snobby and plummy-voiced English Rose transforms into a sexual wildcat when performing for the camera!! Recently married to the Duke of Wrexham, who has been beaming from ear-to-ear since the wedding!
Lady India Cuthbertson (“Indy”)
The ultra-sophisicated wife of Lord Harlech (owner of vast estates North Wales), this raven-haired beauty hales from Merseyside , where she came up through the vibrant pole-dancing and lap-dancing scene in Liverpool’s clubs and bars. India is the girl with the naughtiest, dirtiest-sounding laugh on the entire circuit (and she has the appetites to match!)
Lady Caroline Darbyshire (“Cara”)
Lady Caroline is a real handful! This stunning brunette has recently married Lord Angus Bleasdale, and has wasted no time at all in defiling the marriage bed in almost every conceivable way (with her groom’s hearty encouragement!!!). This beautiful vixen is off to a flying start as an adulteress and cuckoldress, and is my personal tip to top the scoresheets in our three-day event!
Lady Maud French (“Frenchy”)
Recently married to Lord Rockhampton, but previously a seasoned cuckoldress and top-end professional escort, this strawberry-blonde English Rose is (like lady Arabella Crump) a lady you would never imagine in a thousand years could get up to the disgraceful things that she loves doing!! Sven ‘Rockfist’ Shatterhand (Chad Bronkhorst’s chief rival in the booming genre of “snooty porn”) is mustard-keen to caste Lady Maud in one of his upcoming extreme productions.
Lady Chelsea Gascoigne (“Chaz”)
This gorgeous glamour model, polo-star and nude round-the-world yachtswoman is now married to Lord Barnes, who is several decades her senior. It’s her fourth aristocratic marriage in six years. Her outrageous escapades light up her husband’s life!
Lady Miranda Hastings (“Mandy”)
This scarlet-tressed temptress has recently married Lord Luton, the disgraced former Law Lord and her personal legal advisor (!!). One of Sir Harry Rakefield’s proteges, Mandy was a popular stripper and poledancer when Sir Harry introduced her to her future husband – an event which took place during a New Year’s Eve orgy at Lyndon Towers. Mandy is another girl that ‘Rockfist’ Shatterhand is keen to recruit for his website – but he may first have to fight of competition from Mr Bronkhorst!
Lady Katherine Kentridge (“Kato”)
Yet another keen horsewoman and strict disciplinarian, this dynamic brunette is very active with the Pratt’s Bottom Ladies Extreme Riding Academy. Kato is a dedicated Female Supremacist, who believes that men exist solely for the convenience of Women. She has recent married Lord Hammersmith, and believes that his vast wealth now exists entirely for her pleasure and amusement.
Lady Deirdre Mapplethorpe ("Deedee")
A statuesque blonde Dominatrix, this former catwalk model has been wedded for the past 18 months to the Duke of Middlesex, her third aristocratic marriage in the last five years. DeeDee has been running her own extreme BDSM website for some time. She also entertains wealthy clients from the aristocracy, City, government, and the military at her chic pad in Chelsea. If you have to ask how much, then you can’t afford her services! Needless to say, her hubby was - once upon a time - one of her clients!
Toodle-pip for now!
xxx
Lady Rebecca
both are important
(sculpture)
Material: Speckstein
Idee & Realisation: Richard von Lenzano
© 12 - 2014 by RICHARD von LENZANO
Kamera: Fujifilm Finepix HS50 EXR
“Children make your life important.”
+ Me+
♦️Body: ToddleeDoo– Baby Fitted Body
♦️Head: ToddleeDoo – Bento Head / Evox
♦️ Top: 5 – Clothes – UnderShirt J (ToddleeDoo)
♦️ Trunk & Flip Flop: {L.F} Cloud set // Trunk, Flip Flop // 11 Colors / Woodland Event
The Bedford Channel, nestled in historic Fort Langley in British Columbia, Canada, holds an important place in history. Once a vital waterway, this channel served as a primary route for the transportation of goods during the fur trade era in the 19th century. Its strategic location facilitated the movement of furs and supplies, contributing significantly to the economic growth of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Langley, a prominent trading post. The Bedford Channel witnessed bustling activity as Indigenous peoples, European fur traders, and settlers engaged in the vibrant exchange of goods and cultures. Today, the tranquil waters of the Bedford Channel stand as a serene reminder of its rich historical past, offering a glimpse into the bygone era of fur trading and the pivotal role it played in shaping the region's history.
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Obviously, looking good when at work is important - especially when you're a female goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia).
That must be the reason that most of the ones I come across of this species are hanging out on top of ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare).
The white and yellow work so well together for these - and should they end up on a flower of a different colour, they can to some extent shift colour to match it. The hue of these can change from white like this one, via a soft green hue into the same bright yellow as the center of the daisy here. Making that change takes several days though, so it isn't practically instant like a chameleon or octopus.
For two much closer shots of the same spider, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50579770748/ and here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51543482175/
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Irlanda - Kilkenny - Castillo
ENGLISH:
Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. It was a symbol of Norman occupation and in its original thirteenth-century condition it would have formed an important element of the defences of the town with four large circular corner towers and a massive ditch, part of which can still be seen today on the Parade.
It has been an important site since Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, commonly known as Strongbow constructed the first castle, probably a wooden structure, in the 12th century. The Anglo-Normans had established a castle in 1173, possibly on the site of an earlier residence of the Mac Giolla Phádraig kings of Osraighe. Kilkenny formed part of the lordship of Leinster, which was granted to Strongbow. Strongbow’s daughter and heiress, Isabel married William Marshall in 1189. The Earl Marshall owned large estates in Ireland, England, Wales and France and managed them effectively. He appointed Geoffrey fitz Robert as seneschal of Leinster and so began a major phase of development in Kilkenny, including the construction of Kilkenny Castle and the agreement of rents and privileges with burgesses or citizens of the borough. The first stone castle on the site, was completed in 1213. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day
The property was transferred to the people of Kilkenny in 1967 and the castle and grounds are now managed by the Office of Public Works. The gardens and parkland adjoining the castle are open to the public. The Parade Tower is a conference venue. Awards and conferring ceremonies of the graduates of "Kilkenny Campus" of National University of Ireland, Maynooth have been held there since 2002.
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ESPAÑOL:
El Castillo de Kilkenny está situado en la localidad homónima del Condado irlandés de Kilkenny. Esta fue la residencia de la familia Butler, antes llamada FitzWalter. Pasó a manos del Estado y fue abierto al público.
Parte de la Galería de Arte Nacional se encuentra en el lugar. En el lado que da hacia la ciudad hay jardines ornantales. Este castillo es uno de los lugares más visitados por los turistas en Irlanda.
La fundación del castillo se remonta hacia el año 1190 perteneciendo a la familia Butler desde el siglo XIV hasta 1920, fecha en que Martin Breyer lo adquirió. Las principales estancias son la biblioteca, el comedor, la habitación china y la Longa Gallery.
El castillo actual está localizado sobre un terreno elevado en la ribera del Río Nore. Esta situación estratégica fue en dónde estaba situado el castillo de los monarcas locales, la familia O'Carroll (840), O´Dunphys y Fitzpatricks, antes de la invasión normanda de Irlanda.
Richard de Clare, segundo conde de Pembroke (conocido como Strongbow) construyó la primera torre normanda en este lugar en 1172. Veinte años más tarde su yerno, William Marshal conde de Pembroke, puso la primera piedra del castillo en el mismo lugar en que estaban situadas las torres, de las cuales se conservan tres en la actualidad.
La familia Butler llegó a Irlanda con la invasión normanda, cambiando su nombre por el de Walter en 185. El castillo pasó a manos de Sir Gilbert de Bohun quien heredó el castillo y el condado de manos de su madre en 1270. En el año 1300 fue expulsado por Eduardo I de Inglaterra pero se reinstaló en 1303, conservándolo hasta su muerte en 1381.
To see us into the weekend I thought I would let you know that my new shop is now up and running - pop along and grab yourself a print now!
www.emilyendeanphotography.co.uk/shop
This is an ongoing project and I will be adding prints as I go. Of course, if there is something you like and its not yet available in the shop then please drop me a private message and we can arrange it.
Happy Friday guys and thank you as always for your support!
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Dipping into my photo archives in past weeks I found this shot in the Pornic file. Until I became used to it, the naming of places after important dates did seem a particularly French custom. This date resonates with me and brings to mind the concluding pages of my father's diaries.
In the early hours of 8th May 1945, my father was in a column of prisoners being marched away from the PoW camps. They had reached the German-Czech border, after a 'stopover' in a tin mine at Zinnwald. My dad saw the guards shine their torches down and feared they would have no option but to sleep on the wet ground. He suggested to his pals that they leave the column.... Which they did. Unnoticed.
There followed a time of living on their wits for food and shelter, plus a few adventures, until they met three American ex-PoWs, who had found a 15 cwt truck. My dad and his mates hitched a lift to Pilsen where they were officially registered as recovered allied PoWs by the Third US Army.
There followed a flight to Reims in France and thence onward to England where my dad finally arrived home to his wife at 4.30 p.m. in the little village of Claydon, Suffolk on 25th May 1945.
I was born the following year - nearly a Christmas baby. A new little family; a different life.
As my Flickr friends who have read the story know, the help of a fellow member of a local U3A Photography Group has been invaluable to me in publishing, in paperback and kindle format, my father's diary account of his WW2 service, captured at Tobruk, subsequently as a PoW in N. Africa, Italy and Germany:
www.amazon.co.uk/Till-We-Meet-Again-Gunner/dp/154404870X
My royalties are donated to the Red Cross, without whose food parcels sent to the PoW camps, my father felt that 'a lot of us wouldn't have come back'.
throughout my day
I get running
until soon I find
I start fretting
then God tells me
that every day
all that's important
is to TRUST and OBEY
to glorify Him
to hour and do His will
in everything
with Christ
we can do everything
He will see you through
just ask Him
He'll show you.
Important things to girls
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©2011 ~New-Afnan
Quote from google:
Fallen Navy Seal Shane Patton is quoted as saying “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards.” Even Yoda weighed in: “Do or do not. There is not try.”
I haven't been out with the camera for weeks. However in the music quiz last night, one of those post rain sunsets flamed up outside, it was brief but enough to make me want to get out there again.
The purple heather should be in bloom now, maybe earlier because of the rain. This was last year. How I miss misty sunrises!
I have finally treated myself to a new tripod and have splashed out on a Gitzo deciding that it was more important then a new camera. Can't wait to try it out!