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Nineteen digits short of ye olde Two Tenny, Metra "Winnebago" 191 accelerates away from Chicago Union Station with outbound BNSF commuters on a windy, rainy, late-winter afternoon.
Replicas of Jupiter and 119, the famous locomotives that met at Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1869, at the Golden Spike National Historical Park, Promontory Summit, Utah.
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→:It's my birthday! Today I turn nineteen! I can't believe it's my last year being in the teens. I don't quite feel ready to be 'grown up'.
I'm off to Niagara Falls for the day with my boyfriend. Right now I'm happy and know I'm blessed.
Thanks to all of you for being so fabulous!
Love.
Class 156 diesel multiple unit No. 156498 waits at Skegness with 2S22, the 16:11 service to Nottingham on Monday 12th February 2018. I travelled on this train for the entirety of its route, as part of an epic coast-to-coast journey from Lincolnshire to Somerset. The "156" wasn't such a bad train for this run across eastern England, but I would have preferred it if the heating had been working.
In my brief time at Skegness station two people struck up conversations with me (I think the camera was a giveaway). The first was a lady who said that if I asked the man on the ticket barrier he would let me walk down the platform to see the signal box. The second was a gentleman who suggested, somewhat ruefully, that the "156" compared unfavourably with the "47s" that used to regularly visit the seaside resort. Sadly I didn't really have time to pursue the first suggestion, but what a pleasure it was to meet such friendly strangers.
This was my first visit to Skegness by rail since the nineteen-seventies, although I was here in the 'eighties in conjunction with a wedding that I attended in nearby Wainfleet.
And here's another thing; I bought two separate tickets, one from Skegness to Birmingham and one from Birmingham to Yatton. The combined cost of those two tickets compared with buying just one for the entire journey? Roughly half.
Day 21/31- Glass.
Meh. I was hoping on doing something a little more interesting. Oh well. Life goes on.
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Clermont-Ferrand
Collection #urban #street
Clermont-Ferrand
Canon set/7 num. /35mm
inédit - Spring 2019
The Dutch windmills of Kinderdijk are a group of nineteen mills in the northwest of the Alblasserwaard, near the village of Kinderdijk (municipality Molenwaard). They are drainage mills to keep water out of the polder. The site illustrates all the typical features associated with this technology – dykes, reservoirs, pumping stations, administrative buildings and a series of beautifully preserved windmills.
The windmills at Kinderdijk were built from the end of the fifteenth century, but the current windmills dating almost all from 1738 and 1740. With its realization an extremely ingenious hydraulic system was constructed, which still functions today and which through the ages made it possible to populate and cultivate a large peat area.
It's nationally and internationally the largest concentration of old windmills and only example of this size. Therefore, it is one of the best-known Dutch tourist attractions. The mills are listed as national monuments and the entire area is a protected village view since 1993. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
The landscape surrounding the windmills is striking in its combination of its horizontal features, represented by the canals, the dikes, bridges and the fields, with the vertical rhythms of the mills.
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Day 19 and it had to be done :)))
This is a special sign :)) One that our 4 legged friends can read and let the world know what they think of all the madness :))
Today we had heavy rain to start, and when that stopped I nipped out. My round trip walk was about an hour and as you can see I got blue sky and sunshine. Not long after I got home, the rain returned, so my guardian angel was looking down on me today :)
PS ... Ideally, I would have framed this so that the 30 sign was hidden behind the covid sign ... but ... that's my shadow on the right and if I'd shifted left much further, then my shadow would have been over the covid sign. I know, I could have waited until the sun went in, but it ain't that important :))))
SCOUT: “Oh Paddy! Isn’t it pretty here at the Forest Glade Gardens in Mount Macedon?”
PADDY: “Oh yes it is, Scout! There are so many pretty flowers to enjoy!”
SCOUT: “Like these pretty ones here. Do they smell?”
PADDY: “Unfortunately not, Scout. These are Hydrangeas and they don’t have a fragrance.”
SCOUT: “They look like they are made of lace.”
PADDY: “Well, that’s what this type of hydrangea is called, Scout. It’s a Lacecap Hydrangea.”
SCOUT: *Giggles.* “They look like those funny hats that ladies used to wear in ancient times back in the nineteen sixties, like that model in Daddy’s books on fashion.”
PADDY: “Which model, Scout?”
SCOUT: “You know! Stumpy! Stumpy was a famous model in the sixties.”
PADDY: *Chuckles.* “I think you mean, Twiggy, Scout.”
SCOUT: “Twiggy, Stumpy, whatever her name was, it’s silly to be named after a tree part!”
PADDY: “Well, I was named after a railway station, and you were named after a shop.”
SCOUT: “I know, but we were found in those places. That makes sense.” *Ponders.* “Does that mean that Stumpy was found in a tree?”
PADDY: “I don’t know, Scout.” *Shrugs.*
SCOUT: “I don’t either.” *Shrugs.*
DADDY: “Twiggy was really called Lesley Lawson, but she went by the name Twiggy because she was slender and delicate, like a twig, which was very fashionable for a model at that time.”
SCOUT: “I think Paddy and I would make good models, don’t you, Daddy?”
DADDY: “Oh I do, Scout. I think you would both make wonderful models for the Forest Glade Gardens. Now, please pose in front of these lovely Lacecap Hydrangeas and I will photograph you.”
SCOUT: “Oh yes, Daddy!”
DADDY: “Now, say ‘grumbly tummies’.”
PADDY and SCOUT: “Grumbly tummies!”
*Camera clicks and whirs.*
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
The Forest Glade Gardens are well established European inspired landscaped gardens of six hectares that are to be found on the Mount Macedon Road in the hill station town of Mount Macedon.
The Forest Glade Gardens are just shy of one hundred years old. The gardens were originally two adjoining properties that comprised orchards and lush grazing paddocks. In 1941 local family the Newtons purchased and extended the property and set about creating one of Mount Macedon's most stunning gardens.
In 1971 the Forest Glade Gardens were acquired by Melbourne property developer Mr. Cyril Stokes who together with his partner Trevor Neil Bell, developed the gardens even further. Cyril was a great collector of European antiques, and his love of European antiquity is reflected in the gardens, particularly in the many classical marble and bronze statues dotted about the grounds.
Unfortunately the Forest Glade Gardens were partly destroyed by the tragic Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983. However, after many years of hard labour put in by Cyril and Trevor, The Forest Glade Gardens were reborn from the ashes. The gardens are built on a sloping block and consist of a range of terraces all of which offer wonderful vistas. A garden designed to give pleasure all year round, the Forest Glad Gardens contain several heritage listed trees and are made up of smaller themed gardens including; the Italian Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Daffodil Meadow, the Peony Walk, Hydrangea Hill, the Topiary Gardens, the Bluebell Meadow, the Fern Gully and the Laburnum Arch.
In 2011 the property was gifted to a registered charity - The Stokes Collection Limited - with the intention of keeping the Forest Glade Gardens maintained and open to the public.
The Mount Macedon township is located east of the Mount Macedon summit, which is approximately 60 km north-west of Melbourne.
The name of Mount Macedon is apparently derived from Philip II, who ruled Macedon between 359 and 336BC. The mountain was named by Thomas Mitchell, the New South Wales Surveyor General.
Settled in the 1850s by gold miners and timber cutters, the railway arrived at the Mount Macedon township in 1861, providing a vital connection to Melbourne, and sealing the town's future as a 'hill station' resort for wealthy Melburnians escaping the summer heat in the 1870s. With the land deforested, large blocks were sold and beautiful and extensive gardens were planted around the newly built homes. The rich soil and good rainfall also made the area suitable for large orchards and plant nurseries who could send fruit and flowers back to Melbourne. Newspaper owner, David Syme, built a house, "Rosenheim" in 1869. It was acquired in 1886 for Victorian Governors to use as a country retreat, making Mount Macedon an attractive destination for the well heeled of Melbourne society. A primary school was built in Mount Macedon in 1874, and as the decades progressed, hotels, guest houses, shops, a Presbyterian Church and Church of England were built. In 1983, Mount Macedon was devastated by the Ash Wednesday Bush Fires. A large portion of the town was raised, and a number of lives were lost. However, like a phoenix from the ashes, Mount Macedon has risen and rebuilt. Today it is still a popular holiday destination, particularly during spring time when the well established gardens flourish with flowers and in autumn when the exotic trees explode in a riot of reds and yellows.
19/31 Paint
Wow, that item was a real challenge. I didn't know what to do with paint until I set up my tripod. And then I failed at painting those veins. Well, I have never painted on skin before.
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i'm becoming a fan of lovely pastel colours and icey tones.. perhaps winter is catching up on me!
i was stuck for inspiration today and for some reason the name "ice queen" has been drifting around my head all day..
i had a very crap talk with student finance today, sometimes i can't wait to move outta this country. because my parents have good jobs, i'm eligible for nothing, nada. a loan (of course) but any grant, or anything? don't be silly, this is england!
The village, near Pittsfield, MA, was established in 1791. The Shakers were a religious order who believed in pacifism, celibacy, communal living, and gender equality. This village was one of nineteen Shaker communities and their inhabitants were known for their simple living, architecture, and furniture. Although there was a furniture shop on the property, the Hancock Shakers were primarily dairy farmers and seed producers. The population reached its peak about 1840 before gradually declining. By 1960, the decision was made to close the village and sell the property and buildings. A local group purchased the entire development and now operates it as a museum.
[19/365] A single ray of light.
Planned to take a portrait shot of my children today but they were playing and having fun so I didn’t want to disturb them. There will come occasions for that further on in this project.
The sun was mostly hiding behind the clouds today but suddenly a single ray of light broke through and I saw this opportunity to get a picture full of strong contrast. The opportunity disappeared as fast as it arose but I had time to get this shot.
I'll be honest here, I know nothing about the Worksop operation in the East Midlands. Despite that, I saw fit to pop and try to get a shot whilst I was waiting around!
Seen down Carlton Road, heading towards Worksop from Doncaster, is Scania E300 28619 in the Nineteen 19 branding!
Boeing 737-201 originally ordered by Piedmont Airlines in 1969.
Her forward fuselage has been on display here at the Museum of Flight since at least 1995.
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.” ―Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This Blythe doll is Suri Sustainable, posing for the theme “Nineteen” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Yes, there are exactly nineteen seashells in this picture, although those in the chair are hard to count.
Very cool story behind this. :)
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