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As I was stooping down to take this photo, a woman passing by said "there are people like that." I asked her what she meant, and she said there are people who continue to push themselves up and grow despite hardships. I loved that she stopped me to tell me that.
I agree with her. I grew up on the Hudson River in NYC and used to take such inspiration in watching the river flow strong despite the garbage in it -- garbage I could see, and garbage I had heard about (chemicals).
I love moments that show that nature can't be tamed.
A BNSF ES44AC and an SD70ACe serve as DPUs on the E-DONRWM1-20E as the train heads north on the Front Range Subdivision.
This was by far one of the coolest mutant vehicles I've ever seen. It was a giant walker driven by (my best guess) a tractor engine...something with a huge amount of torque. The engine would rev and the thing would take a step forward. It moved pretty slowly, but so interesting to watch.
To turn, there was a center leg that the driver would lower to raise the other legs off the ground. Then everyone would get out and push on the corner which would turn the walker as it pivoted on the center leg. It looked a little sketchy, but it worked.
There is a push button on the wall behind Ian's head, I implore him to press it but his timidity gets the better of him. Scaffolding on the building outside casts shadowed bands against the window. We wonder at the name, and wonder whether it's because it feels slightly like a train buffet car. And we wonder whether anyone has really ever put a razorblade in a swimming pool flume, and what would motivate that anyway, and how that would be logistically possible. A single string of fairy lights on the mantlepiece could be for christmas, or could be a year-round decoration. (Cai)
Cai was quite late, and Ian told me how knackering their job has been. They're involved in painting a room in shapes and swirls, "all the colours of the rainbow." The work must be "millimeter perfect," and tensions have run high at times. Shelves up the back were lined with whisky bottle containers, and down near the bar were loads of bright posters for gigs and club nights. It all seemed not quite right, but with a clearer vibe, perhaps the place could rival its sister pub, The Blue Blazer. In the toilets there were more old whisky boxes, and this time to contrast them - a black bin bag taped over one of the urinals. At some point late on we talked about pensions and upcoming strikes. Ian was making a particularly doom-laden and depressing point, when an ambulance rushed past the pub. Its blue light across the wall washed away speech, brought the city inside, brought me back to the here and now. (Jonny)
A classic bar that is both attractive and durable. I can’t find many faults with this type of hostelry because it ultimately serves the local community whilst trying to embrace passing and tourist trade. We perch ourselves on an elevated sight and survey the premises. The long bar offers the standard drinker a prop to nurse his pint and wonder at the array of whiskies doubled up in the mirror. A couple of guest beers make the choice a bit more interesting. Away from the bar there are pockets to accommodate cosy couples and the football fraternity. A framed and signed Hibernian jersey adorns one of the walls. The period glass toilet signs are especially attractive. We are also sat next to a fireplace that looks as though it has a servant’s bell. I ponder to press and bottle it. Mirrors and stained glass add to the ambience. Essentially this is my type of bar, it may also suit you? (Ian)
The Action Hero Pro does 200 one-armed push-ups before having a bowl of gravel for breakfast and then punching Chuck Norris in the groin.
For fun.
Scotrail liveried 90024 contrasts sharply with the redblack and silver of the Pretendolino mk3 TSO next to it, working the 1550 Birmingham New Street-London Euston at Rugby, 18 August 2010.
Made with Vanilla Sponge & Vanilla Buttercream. So easy to make and think these will be a hit wit the children - they even have lids! xx
Auckland harbour tugs get together on Auckland Anniversary Weekend to have a race and throw their weight around for a bit of entertainment.
Auckland, NZ. January 2014. (c)Mike Brebner. All rights reserved.