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McDaid's Football Special is a soft drink (locally known as a 'mineral') produced by James McDaid & Sons Ltd. in
Letterkenny and Ramelton, two towns in County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland.
The original factory in Ramelton was formerly a creamery.[citation needed] Football Special is one of McDaid's oldest and most distinguished products, winning two awards for excellence in 1984 and 1989 from the London Beverage Society.
It's currently produced in Northern Ireland and on sale in the Donegal, Northern Ireland, some areas of Glasgow and a few other select areas where there is a Donegal Diaspora.
Sint Nicholaskerk is the most seen and at the same time overlooked church in Amsterdam as well as being one its most recent constructions, no one can miss this iconic structure upon arrival to the city walking from Centraal Station your eye is immediately drawn to it at 58 m in height it towers over the city skyline.
This Roman Catholic Church was designed by Architect Adrianus Bleijs and is a nod to the past combining elements of neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance styles, completed in 1887 it was made a minor Basilica in 2012.
The church is dedicated to the 4th century charitable patron saint of children that became our Santa Claus as well as the patron saint of sailors and prostitutes, another winning combination.
In the Netherlands Santa Claus is known as Sinterklaas and a feast has been celebrated for over 700 years in his name and adopted in the early part of 20th century the tradition of leaving small gifts in children’s shoes was practiced on Dec 6th which has evolved now to become a Dec 5th evening tradition of gathering of family and friends to exchange gifts and laughter.
While Dutch Sinterklaas celebrations are mainly for the children its adult component is an annual grievance poem written to the recipient that must rhyme and be read out loud by the subject at the evening party all in good fun but beware you may get as good as you give.
I took this on Sept 10th, 2017 with my D750 and Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens at 58mm 15 sec f/16 ISO100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , Luminar and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
You are stronger than you think.
Rule #1 of cub club: climb higher than your sibling. And if you are picking a person to go take pictures with in bear country, make sure you can outrun them. LOL
I saw something on Facebook last night that lingers on my mind today. It was about a rodeo couple I photographed many times over the years. I always admired their marriage because they seemed so happy together and the camera never lies. I didn't really 'know' them except though the lens and few chats over pictures. He was a true cowboy to the core and she was pretty talented horse woman with a rope and a winning smile. It was so evident how much they loved their many grandkids. Their ending was a sad one. She courageously battled an illness and passed at 64 in June. He died last week at 74 of a broken heart from missing the love of his life too much. How lucky were they to find a love like that. Most people don't find that their whole lives.
Anyway, I'm off to the rodeo. Happy Saturday everyone!
Even when i lose, i win.
Gather wisdom and experience to make better choices and develop skills in the future.
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Nestled in beautiful Norfolk County, Apple Hill Lavender is situated on a historic, century-old family farm featuring rolling lavender fields set amidst a bountiful, third-generation apple orchard. Picnic under our old apple trees, stroll our lavender fields or shop in our Carriage House Boutique. Enjoy some award-winning Lavender Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and other snacks from our Bakehouse.
"The Strongest People Are Not Those Who Show Strength In Front Of Us But Those Who Win Battles We Know Nothing About."
Model & Photographer: Giselle Chauveau
Musical Inspiration:
soundcloud.com/jjoeld/jah-cure-stronger-than-before
Blog Post:
gisellechauveau.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/winning-is-only-...
An American White Pelican flying by during the morning hours at the pond.
This image won 3rd place in the Wildlife Category at the Mill Valley Click Off 2023 Photo Competition.
House Automotive and Alexander Bermudez Team Up for a Run at the Championship
Two emerging names in Porsche Club Racing are joining forces to create one winning team...House Automotive, an exclusive Porsche only Service Facility with a 5-Star Reputation and Alexander Bermudez, piloting a Porsche Boxster Spec (BSR). Alexander snatched second place, in the 2014 Porsche Owners Club Cup Championship.
Early on, Alexander showed great potential as an upcoming
driver by consistently finishing on the Podium, earning him the POC Most Improved Driver award in 2012. This year, Alexander made the leap to Cup racing, which not only includes a wheel to wheel element, the competition was also larger and mor intense. Drivers in the class had more experience than Alexander, which led him toward initiatives to keep an open-mind and focus on what makes a great fundamental driver, consistency and perseverance. As a result, Alexander Bermudez is now a contender for the Championship in his second season of POC Cup Racing. He also holds track records at Laguna Seca with NASA and the PCA track record at Auto Club Speedway as well as the POC Track record at Willow Springs International Speedway and Spring Mountain Motorsport Park.
The results and progression of Alexander’s racing led to House Automotive taking in interest in supporting Alexander’s march for a championship. Greg Hwang, President of House Automotive states, “Alex has a genuine passion for driving and House is excited to extend its reach to Porsche Clubs and anyone that shares the same passion for driving.”
House Automotive has become a solid name in the Greater Los Angeles region for Porsche owners to seek Service or Repairs for their Porsches. Like Alexander Bermudez, House has had great results and seen rapid growth. Clear evidence is displayed on multiple sites with 5-star ratings as the average across all media channels for their Superior Customer Service. This opportunity aligns with House’s future offerings and direction that include House Motorsports, a national parts supplier which is geared towards avid car enthusiasts seeking to increase the performance of their vehicles.
As of this announcement, House will partner with Alexander for the 2015 season. Alexander has shared great enthusiasm with the sponsorship by stating, “I am very excited to be a part of the House Automotive brand, it's really an honor to be associated with a business that takes so much pride in what they do. Together, I look forward to a successful 2015 season with the POC.”
Look for Alexander Bermudez in the Dark Blue Porsche Boxster with House Automotive Livery at all Porsche Owner’s Club races this season. You can watch the progress on Alexander’s fan page at Alexander Bermudez Automobilist and as well at House Automotive’ s Website, www.HouseAutoGroup.com .
Photo © 2015 CaliPhotography
Adelaida, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
The General Post Office is a colonial-era building situated on 141 King William Street on the north-west corner of King William Street and Victoria Square. It is the former General Post Office for South Australia. Postal services operated from the building between 6 May 1872 and 11 October 2019.
A 14-story hotel was built behind the historic structure, starting in 2021. It opened as the Adelaide Marriott Hotel in 2024.
History
General Post Office
The original building was constructed in the period 1867–1872, and was the most expensive building constructed to that time by the colonial government in South Australia. It was constructed from Glen Osmond and Glen Ewin stone, and ornamented with Bath limestone.
A competition was held in March 1866 for the design of the building, with the winning design submitted by Edmund Wright in collaboration with Edward Hamilton. They were at the time in practice with Edward John Woods, and Robert G. Thomas may have had a hand in the design.
Prince Alfred, The Duke of Edinburgh, was involved in laying the foundation stone, who also officially named the clock tower Victoria Tower on 1 November 1867. The capstone was put in place at a ceremony on 25 May 1870. The height of the tower was put at 154 feet (46.9 m), a little taller than the Albert Tower of the Town Hall on the other side of King William Street. The original plans had the tower somewhat taller, but R. G. Thomas was obliged to redesign it, as a cost-saving measure.
The building was extended in 1891-92.
There was also an office tower addition to the original post office in the 1920s.
Hotel
On 14 October 2019, Adelaide's GPO was relocated to the adjacent GPO Exchange tower at 10 Franklin Street. Plans were announced for the original building to have with a Westin hotel built atop it.
In April 2021, South Australian premier Steven Marshall attended a sod-turning ceremony, to mark the beginning of construction on the hotel. The hotel was estimated to cost A$200, with property developer Greaton handling the construction. Designed by local architects Baukultur, the tower, on the site of the 1920s addition, will retain the entire original GPO building, with some sections incorporated into the new hotel. Upgrades to the structure as well as additional seismic retrofit have been added, to ensure the structural integrity of both the old and new buildings. The topping out ceremony took place in October 2023, and included an Aboriginal smoking ceremony by traditional owner representatives Kuma Kaaru.
The 285-room, 14-story hotel opened as the Adelaide Marriott Hotel on 22 August 2024.
Wikipedia
The 3/29/21 Macro Mondays theme is Awards.
I received this award in 1953 for winning the Northeastern Regional 50 meter small bore rifle championship.
JOSIE: I am winning, I am winning, hooray for Josie!
MOPPIE: But, it is my turn.
JOSIE: I know it is, but if it was my turn, I would have won, so I am still second best!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tic-tac-toe
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JOSIE: Ik win, ik win, hieperdepiep hoera voor Josie!
MOPPIE: Maar, het is mijn beurt.
JOSIE: Ik weet dat het jouw beurt is, maar als het mijn beurt was geweest, zou ik hebben gewonnen, dus ik ben tweesie dat is ook een soort van winnen!
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Delighted to share that this shot of mine was judged to be the Winner in the Wildlife (Singles) Photos Category in the 2023 edition of the 35 Awards International photo competition. 35awards.com/winners2023/.
The Mottled Wood Owl is a large resident owl endemic to the subcontinent and found around thick woody areas in the countryside and forests close to lakes. This is a true nocturnal owl active at nights and often hard to sight in the day. It sits quietly in the canopy making it hard to see it and we often rely on the ruckus created by birds like Bulbuls, Drongoes and Bee Eaters and determine an owl is around. We sighted this bird on this day after we saw several Drongoes dive bombing and Red Vented bulbuls creating a scene. It was a terribly foggy day and maybe that is why the bird was still awake.
The Owl flew from one tree to another large tree and the Drongoes - 2-3 of them repeatedly tried to peck the head of the Owl and landed on it. The Owl is not an agile flyer, and found itself challenged by the Drongo. It then landed on nearby trees and bore the Drongoes harassment. A few minutes later, the Owl flew back and disappeared into the canopy, while the Drongoes went about their business!
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One of the strangest and most memorable things I've lived through is being in Paris when France won the World Cup. The streets were absolutely transformed and I have many photos of people rejoicing (some that I have posted previously).
But, I also tend to be drawn to that opposite feeling and the bipolar sense that happens in reality. Because, it's such a strong current of collective consciousness when that many people are rooting for something that you actually forget it's about sports at all and it feels more about the collective spirit of France or even of humanity.
I could tell that this girl wanted to be a part of that with the way she had decorated her face and with the French flag she was holding but I think she didn't quite know how and that's an interesting thing to capture...maybe even more intriguing for me than all the wild dancing and singing. We are all young and awkward once and some of us know very intrinsically (even when we're older) precisely how this girl felt.
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Huskies are well known for their smile and Yuki was an early learner. He seems to look happy all the time.
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Atlanta (Reynoldstown), Georgia, USA.
18 February 2022.
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I'm quite sure many award winning togs do this sort of thing, a wee tweek and a bit of added pazzazz. It makes a prettier picture and that's what we try to do isn't it? No matter what Loch Shiel looks pretty special a lot of the time. Best loch in Scotland! It's not always grey here.
an Oxeye daisy fights its way through the reddened iron ore water at an old iron ore mine. She's winning!
Easter weekend gets off to a good start, with fine weather forecast all weekend and even a little mainline steam for breakfast.
60009 Union of South Africa leans into the curves north of Morpeth station with the 1Z10 York to Edinburgh. "Edinburgh Flyer" on the 20th April 2019.
Arranged for the Macro Monday theme "Four" this might be a winning hand ... or not.
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“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.”
- Larry Bird
On 17 August 1988, 37320 passes Winning Junction on the Lynemouth - North Blyth alumina empties. Taken by invitation from the signalbox.