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The morning 7th of February I woke up to see Amsterdam covered in a coat of fresh snow. The snow fell in sudden flurries and gusts and turned the world white and wonderful. With the canals in the city and occasional high winds, there can be a nip in the air, but packing gloves and a scarf should keep you warm enough. There is something very beautiful about Amsterdam in the winter. It snowed for the second time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was -4 degrees Celsius the snow stayed. The real feel temperature was -11 degrees Celsius cause there was a strong wind and drifting snow. It got more than a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. The snow is a rare highlight in these February dark days, especially when you have small children. It is quite difficult to come up with something fun in these Covid-19 lock-down days. After a while, sitting indoors becomes quite monotonous for such a toddler. This is a welcome change. The snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world.
Singelgebied is the name of the second largest red light district in Amsterdam. The Singel is a typical picturesque tree lined Amsterdam canal and you could easily pass through here without even realizing it is a red light district. The windows are mostly occupied by women but it is closed now during the Covid-19 but the red lights are still on. The area is a nice quiet neighbourhood especially during lock-down. Children can now just enjoy sledding. The snow is during the lock-down days an uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. The next days it will keep on snowing. Expected more than 17 cm snow in Amsterdam. Photo taken on the Oude Nieuwstraat just behind the Singelgracht.
Vanmorgen 7 februari werd ik wakker en zag Amsterdam bedekt met een laag verse sneeuw. De sneeuw die vannacht viel bedekte de wereld om ons heen wit en prachtig. Ik heb mijn camera gepakt en op pad gegaan in m'n buurtje. Ik geniet van het geluid van knarsende sneeuw onder mijn schoenen en het prachtige gezicht op de Amsterdamse grachtenpanden. Het is min vier graden en het blijft vandaag de hele dag sneeuwen. Met een stevige wind is de gevoelstemperatuur zelf -11 graden. Mijn handschoenen en m'n sjaal houden mij warm genoeg. Er is iets heel moois over Amsterdam in de winter. Amsterdam is bedolven onder dik pak sneeuw zoals hierboven op de Oude Nieuwstraat . Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. In Amsterdam heeft het nu voor de tweede keer deze winter gesneeuwd. Bij deze temperatuur blijft de sneeuw liggen. Er is meer dan enkele centimeters sneeuw gevallen. De sneeuw is een zeldzaam hoogtepunt in deze donkere dagen in februari, vooral als je kleine kinderen hebt. Het is best moeilijk om iets leuks te bedenken in deze Covid-19 lockdown-dagen. Singelgebied is de naam van de op één na grootste rosse buurt van Amsterdam. De Singel is een typisch pittoreske, met bomen omzoomde Amsterdamse gracht en je zou er gemakkelijk doorheen kunnen gaan zonder zelfs maar te beseffen dat het een rosse buurt is. De ramen zijn voornamelijk bezet door vrouwen, maar het is nu gesloten tijdens de Covid-19, maar de rode lichten branden nog steeds. Vooral tijdens lock-down is het gebied een mooie rustige buurt. Kinderen kunnen nu gewoon lekker sleeën. Foto gemaakt op de Oude Nieuwstraat net achter de Singelgracht.
Even though the race weekend is still a couple of weeks away, it is never too early to get ready. The packing of spares is just the start of what has to be carried for a long trip to Mount Panorama in Bathurst NSW. Still have to find room for camping gear, food and even a little liquid refreshment (gotta keep an eye on the fluid levels!).
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A forced perspective shot of the same 1/18th scale model 2009 Holden Commodore V8 Supercar as seen in the previous two posts. This time, it is mounted on the car trailer and being towed by the Kyosho 1/18th scale model 1980 Toyota Landcruiser. Dougie, spare tyres, and assorted accessories are all 1/18th scale and taken with the real backdrop of my village street.
Sorry for the overdose of shots of this Holden Commodore racecar, but Bathurst Big Race weekend is fast approaching and I am getting in the "rev-head" mood early!
Macro Mondays
Well I think I finally got this right after discovering my cropping tool wasn't working. So maybe 3 times the charm eh?
This is a Black-and-Yellow Garden Spider. Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park World Birding Center, Mission, Texas.
We haven't been to Dauset Trails Nature Center since the pandemic over 2 years now. So, since things are opening up we decided it was time for a short trip, and a much needed change of scenery!
Our first stop was the Lotus Pond at the edge of the woods, and just a short walk from the parking lot. The gazebo is new but that bench to the right is much closer and offers a better view. And, what a view, too. The pond with all the lotus blooming seemed bigger and better than ever
*** It was a big ordeal, waking up early in order to beat the heat, packing iced water, bug spray, hats to block the sun, and of course our cameras! Still not sure what was worse - the heat or the waking up early part?!
Detailed image of splayed-end Garlock-brand asbestos packing material.
There are literally several thousand distinct asbestos products and respective applications collectively known as "asbestos products"; this image depicts but a single brand and one type of an often overlooked asbestos material: packing.
Essentially a rather durable rope-like material, asbestos packings can range considerably in thickness and construction (e.g.- braided, twisted, rubber/metal composite, round, square, etc.). Most packings are typically handled by dry cutting with saws or serrated knives and are usually crudely extracted from mechanical parts by picking the asbestos material apart piece-by-piece with simple corkscrew-type implements, which creates potential conditions for airborne asbestos exposure.
There are a few other applications for packing materials, however asbestos packing was most commonly used for creating internal seals around industrial pump shafts and pipe valve stems. As much as 1/2-pound (or more) of asbestos packing could be installed inside each pump or pipe valve housing and are oftentimes not even considered during asbestos surveys or exposure assessments primarily due to their inherent concealment.
Intrepid 5x4 Fomapan 100
I was just packing up after two plus hours looking for compositions during which the woods had remained stubbornly dark … and then this …
15th September 2021
PAT: "Hey, Odessa! Don't pack so many clothes! You won't need everything!"
ODESSA: "What are you talking about, Pat! You have to have clothes for every eventuality!"
Gypsy Time is Approaching Fast!
If you haven't heard, the Gypsy Campers are ready to hit the open grid once again! We're packing up and moving out on January 1st 2022!! More details to come!
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The Gypsy Camp is a group of adventurers and travelers from all over the world looking to explore Second Life the best way possible, by camping out at a new sim every week and fully exploring the lands the way the owners intended! There is no official group, just a bunch of people coming together at different places to enjoy the region collectively. All are always welcome.
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On our first week back, we'll be heading to the Mountains! We've rented some cabins for us to share and are looking forward to an exciting week of games, snowboarding, snowball fights, and ofc some hot chocolate and music at the ski lodge!
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Start packing your skiis, boards, sweaters, and food! You won't need much this week but campers do typically have their own tents and sleeping bags (though never a requirement! All travel is always free!)
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As always, everyone is welcome to join us. We welcome all new friends and nobody is ever obligated to stay! Camp one week, leave the next if you want. Its your trip too!
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"Gypsy is also used as a description for a nomadic or "free-spirited" person"
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NS #4711 spots two tank cars at South Chicago Packing near the historic location of Chicago's Union Stock Yards. A block away from here is the new Vienna Beef factory at the corner of Pershing and Morgan which moved in from the North Side in 2016.
توصي شئ أنا بكره مسافر ..،؛،.. وأبي الليله أسافر قبل باكر
لكن .. قبل ما أرحل ودي تعرف ...,,.... ترى موتـــى ولا موت المشاعر !
أنا رتبت جرحــي مع ثيابى ..،،.. وأخذت أحزانى والآلامى تذاكر
يرووح العمر ما راحت همومـى ..،؛،.. صحيح اللي يقوول الهم كادر !
خساره إنت والدنيا عليّ ..،؛،.. تكابر والزمن مثلك يكابر
حبيبي كل من حولي ظلمني ..،،.. وتبغاني بعد هذا ما أسافر !
توصي شي ... أنا بكره مســـــــافر !
On Christmas break, gonna be doing some videos and taking some pictures so stay tuned for some new stuff.
Tried to make a cigarette box without Lego pieces. I am happy with the design.
Backpack inspired by Logan.
Merry Christmas!
~ Nick
12A sits at the Packing Shed after arriving with the night train from Belgrave, shortly before departing for the lake. 20/7/18
This week I'm packing up boxes, suitcases and books full of ideas to carry me through the next few months of travel and changes in my life.
There's a lot in the works that I haven't announced yet and I'm excited to be bringing you all along on the next adventures, stay tuned!