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How deep the tenderness that yearns
Within the silent wood that turns
From green to gold, and slowly burns
As by some inward fire!
How dear the sense that all things wild
Have been at last by love beguiled
To join one chorus, reconciled....
Words by Helena Coleman, Canadian Poet
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
I would like to thank everyone who takes an interest in my work. I am truly grateful and appreciate your ongoing support. Please take good care of yourselves in these uncertain times. Keep well, safe & inspired.
Kind regards,
Sophie
Here's Sarah in her party dress! (I do seem obsessed with little black dresses don't I!).
I was tasked with making a cake to reflect a shoe fan, who can't decide which shoes to wear ... or indeed which clutch bag to choose! (sounds like a girl after my own heart!).
By sitting her on a giant parcel I also managed to factor in a loopy bow - I have wanted to have
a go at a loopy bow for a long time - there are some fabulous examples here on flickr - I just hope I did them justice! ..... This bow by the wonderful Christina inspired me most - I loved the idea of a contrasting edging.
I had planned to do a big shoe on a shoe box but chickened out and went for my usual staple, safe option of a figurine and items reflecting her interests! - but huge thanks to Jules for letting me pick her brains on the big shoe idea (she is the queen of the fondant shoe!).
The black specks on the cake are the black glitter I used to bling up the shoes!
As usual, the figure face is modelled using Aine2 'heads up tutorial'. If you want to make faces like this you simply HAVE to buy Lorraine's tutorial on making heads!
'heads up tutorial' it's the best few pounds I ever spent!
12" x 8" cake on 15" x 12" board - vanilla sponge with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream filling.
Hand bags and figurine hand modelled, for the shoes I used the Jem shoe template (Thanks to Liz for lending this to me again! - I've used this twice now, Liz hasn't even used it yet!)
7 May 2015
Langston & Tasker, Steeple Claydon Y234 NLK
ex Metroline VPL234
London Road, Buckingham
Royal Latin school service
Langston & Tasker bought 7 of these ex Metroline Presidents for Royal Latin school work, VPL144/146/169/???/194/196/234 which carry the fleet numbers 5 to 11. Five were seen in fifteen minutes leaving Royal Latin, plus the two Olympians and three coaches. Just a shame they are completely plain white.
i had these two pix along time ago ,, but couldn't make the idea the way i wanted ...
but with a friend's help ,, everything went the way i wanted ..
"thank u " :)
Well, here she is!! The skin on her head is SO. FREAKING. PRETTY. This photo doesn't even capture it (I will have to experiment with bouncing some more colored light off her face to get it to photograph better).
It's shimmery, but the color is almost opalescent in person! UNF!
I squealed at the store and some kids looked at me like I was daft... SO DON'T CARE. It's only Jan 1 and already was able to nab my top two dolly desires XD So awesome. This week just won't quit. Best birthday (week) ever.
Giant Golden Orb Weaver - Nephila pilipes
A male of the species Nephila pilipes assesses the task ahead as he moves closer in an attempt to court the sizable female.
As I watched his progress, he began his show to try and impress the female. Initially everything seemed to be going well.
But, within seconds, the female launched herself towards the male, sending him scampering back to the outer realms of her web. A lucky escape.
Langston & Tasker Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian N743VBA is seen in Buckingham on school work, 20th October
In order to ensure that the ship reaches its destination safely, every member has a number of tasks that they need to complete. These tasks include everything from taking out the trash to destroying asteroids. I somehow always get boring jobs. For instance, right now I have to enter the daily code for the engines. 5-2-9-4-7-1-3
The Monostor Fortress - the largest modern fortress in Central Europe - was built between 1850 and 1871. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the neoclassical military monument is a fascinating sight with its huge walls of precisely hewn stone, the 3-4 metre thick earthen ramparts covering the defences and its network of underground passages (kazamata) several kilometres long.
Its monumental dimensions are evidenced by the following figures: The fortress covers 25 hectares, the total area including the firing ranges is 70 hectares, the floor area of the buildings is 25 680 m2 and the number of rooms is 640.
After the fortress was built, it served generations of soldiers of the Hungarian Defence Forces. Its tasks included the defence of the central fortress (North - Komárom) and the control of shipping on the Danube. It was never used in combat and served mainly as a training centre and weapons depot. During the First World War it was used as a conscription and training centre. During the Second World War, the 22nd Infantry Regiment had its headquarters at Fort Monostor, and the soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Infantry Regiments were stationed there. After the Second World War.
Between 1945 and 1990, the Red Army's Army Group South set up the largest ammunition depot in Central Europe in the fort. With their withdrawal, the military function of the fortress ended forever.
Today the fort is a popular destination with a military history exhibition, Cold War vehicles, a bread museum, a boat exhibition and numerous events.
There are few things in life that can compare to the solitute and peace you feel on top of a mountain. Life barely clings on up there, each ounce of water, each pebble of sand, each little alcove for life to hide in and not get blown away is precious. We got to spend the nigth at over 2100m, with the star filled, clear sky as our backdrop. The entire night the wind was hitting the tent hard. Didn't sleep much, but I realized how hard it was for anything to grow up there. We spent one night, everything there needs to survive year after year. Not an easy task.
History:
Baron Von Ogel had one major nemesis during his first attempt at world domination. That nemesis was the secret task force known as Alpha Team. One operative, code named Radia, was a skilled laser expert and computer tech. During the course of their missions, she had been a prisoner of the Baron. He was able to extract her DNA and later produce a clone of Radia, calling her X-Radia. This clone would undergo many modifications including advanced combat training and cybernetic upgrades. She has enhanced strength and agility as well as combat skills with various laser powered weapons. Her vision and hearing have been upgraded to allow her to have radar, sonar, x-ray, microscopic, telescopic, and infravision. X-Radia can also detect energy signatures as well as tell if someone is telling the truth or not. The Baron does not treat her like a daughter, but as another soldier. He has however equipped her with his armor he wore years ago. This appears to be the only showing of affection he has displayed toward her. X-Radia is a fearsome fighter speaks with her actions rather than words. Lazer Hawk has theorized that X-Radia could be suffering from mental conflict due to being both a clone and a cyborg. This could prove to be an interesting development should an opportunity arise. Alpha Team had limited victory over the Baron, as he would be unsuccessful in his plans, but not ultimately vanquished. The team was disbanded and knowledge of their existence disavowed after Von Ogel disappeared. Their whereabouts are unknown as well as if any members even survive today. X-Radia is a reminder of what once was and the Baron plans to use her as mockery of those attempting to defy him.
Built for the League of Lego Heroes
Intelligence has located a group of insurgents massing in the Naran Darre mountains. A task force comprised of a 20-operator assault team and a 6-man fire support team was assigned to assault the suspected cave complex.
At nightfall, the task force was inserted by a Chinook helicopter. The task force patrolled towards the cave along the ridge line. The fire support team established a SBF position as the assault team advanced towards the cave complex.
To be continued...
Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.
What I initially thought was a very large water strider (Aquarius remigis) was actually two in coitus, with the female indulging in a snack.
Been reading some of the Suicide Squad Vol. 1 (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401235441/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin...). Bogus what Deadshot did to Voltaic, he was so cool. Anyways...
Supervillains recruited from prisons and sent on covert suicide missions to shave off jail time. Nanite bombs in their necks to keep them on a short leash. Everyone's disposable. Nobody's accountable. And brutality and death is just another day at the office. In the front, there's Voltaic (Real Name Unknown: The New 52), Mad Dog (Rex - Last Name Unknown: The New 52), Aladdin, & Atom Smasher (Albert Julian Rothstein)
And in the back, we got Captain Cold (Leonard Snart) & Speedy (Roy William Harper, Jr.)
Langston & Tasker Dennis Dart SLF East Lancs Esteem PN06 UYV in Bicester 22nd October, 2021. It was new to Metrobus as their 265.
I am being taught the theory of peace. I need only choose to listen. Birdsong draws back my wandering attention and re-calls me to task. I chose birdsong as my wake-up call, my chosen reminder.
Theory is just that. First comes a small dawning. Practice will follow. There will be no shortage of opportunities. My only option is how long this will take.
Everyone believes in what he made, for it was made by his believing it. The world must be looked at differently. Nothing real changes, what seems to change is not real. How often do i choose changing illusions?
I choose how i would see the world, i do it in my sleep and in my waking. I do it unconsciously although i mistake it for awareness. This choice is a mighty strength awaiting my true understanding of its powerfulness.
You are not where you are by accident.
In every one you see but the reflection of what you choose to have him be to you. I can choose to unite with him and join him in innocence and peace.
I must lay down all else but the vision of peace. Peace is impossible to those who look on war. I must choose to see peace. It is there, seen differently, seen through quiet eyes, through forgiving eyes.
Peace can only be shared.
Time is only there for learning purposes. There is no doubt that we will reach our goal.