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Smoke results from the incomplete combustion of fuel.
I looked out of the window a year ago and saw this - the abandoned recycling center (in a former power station) had caught fire, and continued to burn for more than two weeks.
The council had to spend about GBP 2 million on putting it out, which included partial demolition of the building so that the fire brigade could access the fire itself.
For some reason, I completely forgot to post this picture until now.
In this case two Wongs made a right. Simple and delicious ham and cheese bun for lunch and a good cup of oolong kept me going for an afternoon of wandering about.
A new bread knife has made all the difference between a ragged, crumby cut and this clean slice.
This Richardson bread knife was on offer and way cheaper than a diamond-coated file. I chose Richardson too because it's a Sheffield company. Sadly, blades are made in China now. Just like my Sabatier cook knife. Probably in the same factory!
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Said Bear turned up this morning for breakfast. His factory name is 'Happy' but he's always found that a bit presumptuous. So, Said Bear it will be for now.
At the Jetty Museum, just outside Windermere, can be seen Beatrix Potter's little row boat. It has a flat bottom, so that it can be used in the shallow waters of a tarn.
Stories say it was made from old floorboards. The boat sank in 1950, and was dredged up in 1976 and was restored.
In the 'land of my fathers' the Paradise Tree (known now as a Christmas tree) was hung with apples and wafers, to symbolise the fruits of the tree of knowledge, and the Redemption. German migrants spread the practice across England and America. Now everybody is at it.
Like many European Christian traditions, the fir tree has Pagan origins, when a tree would be brought inside, in preparation for Yule, to symbolise eternal life, fertility, and the return of life after the long winter.
This might sound odd given that I am of a 'certain age', but this is the first time I have gone out to buy a tree and dress it all myself. It's been fun and a learning experience. For other Weinachtsbaum virgins, the trick is to put the lights on first (and test them!), then the angel on top, then the tinsel, and the baubles on last.
Cloudy day and soft light, picked a dandelion on my walk. The macro sensor on the 15 Ultra is a lot of fun.
As you can see here, I am already ahead of the game. These pickled carrots are into their maturing phase before eating.
In Colorado there's an ancient, dried-up lake bed that contains hundreds of dinosaur footprints. I think an allosaururus stepped in my coffee.
Formerly the workshops of Richmonds Carriages.
I love the big windows. Just right for fine detailing and painting coach stripes. Now selling beds. Nice people.
The act of joining wood or stone with a metal staple is sometimes called joggling. Thus, the staple is called a joggle.
Holes are carefully drilled or chiselled at a slight angle to accept the joggle which is hammered-in under slight tension; this pulls the joint together. Molten lead is then ladled into any gaps to seal the hole to prevent corrosion and lock everything in place. Excess lead is chiselled away when cool.
Seen here is a fireplace lintel that has previously cracked and then joggled.
Testing the zoom on my Pixel, here is Arnside Tower which sits below Arnside Knott. Built in the 15th century as a secure home to protect against raiders from Scotland. Now it stands in ruins after fires and neglect. It's Grade II listed and a scheduled monument.
Approaching the little ferry terminal. Seen is the RNLI Fleetwood lifeboat station and the state of the art lifeboat.
Some 'heritage' variety of apple. Not quite ready for picking. A windfall was quite sharp, and very 'appley' as compared with those green globs of water sold in supermarkets.
After a hot day spent walking about quite a bit, what could be better than using up a few bits and pieces to make a chicken and spinach curry? That's rhetorical, by the way - I am sure there are many good things to do as the sun prepares to go down!
Today I helped with the catering for a lady's 90th birthday tea. What a fabulous afternoon, full of laughter and smiles all around.
This posy was left on my counter top. What a gorgeous color is that rose!
My camera hasn't caught the real hue of this flower. I'd say IRL it is indigo.
List to Nina Simone explain it here:
I've just put the ingredients for this week's 'house sauce' in the slow cooker. I have a feeling it will be a cure for almost anything; there are the usual suspects (soffritto) as well as olives, tomatoes, 3 kinds of peppers, and a small marrow. A friend gave me a bag of aglione spice mix so I added some of that, too. Covered with a glass of red wine and stock.
I'm looking forward to how the kitchen will smell in the morning.
As you stroll along Morecambe's promenade, you might look across the bay to see the southern fells; but how are they named? this useful sculpture traces the outlines and shows the names of each visible fell.
I'm not sure what I asked for. This is a beef soup with noodles that resembles Sup Ekor, but this has pickled vegetables. Whatever, it was delicious and filling. Cooked to order, it was well worth the short wait.
Growing not far from home i gathered these lovely little purple gems while out walking. Apologies for dreadful focus.