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A Building - Environmental Testing
“The Dumpire”
So called because of the Superintendent from 1944 until 1966 of the Physical & Tropical Testing Laboratories and the Component Group later Applied Physics, GWA Dummer.
Motto “Anything the climate can do we can do it better”
Dummer’s experience of failure rates in radar due to a number of causes including overheating, soldier joints breaking, components coming loose and breaking during transport, water ingress, mould growth, etc; led to an interest in rigorous testing.
From WW2 up to the end of the 1960’s Britain still had a worldwide Defence roll. Equipment had to operate reliably in all climates. It ran TTE (Tropical Testing Establishments) outposts in Khartoum to test dry heat and dust conditions and the West African Tropical Testing Establishment in Nigeria for humidity and fungus growth. As Empire retreated all of these facilities together with physical conditions such as shock, vibration and altitude were replicated in A & J buildings by a wide range of systems in order to test a wide variety of systems.
There was a solar radiation lab; facilities to drop, bump and vibrate equipment:
Information sourced from MRATHS
Decided to go out Saturday because the weather was supposed to be cooler, and cloudy. Well it was cooler 85f. But zero clouds. I swear I'm going to move to a state that has clouds.
Got to my first spot, and found out they have now fenced the entrance path to the spot. A GIANT field with a path leading to my spot is not completely fenced. forcing me to walk about an mile out of my way to get to the spot. Yeah, I could have easily jumped the fence, walked through and jumped the next fence. There was so much traffic in the area I could just walk around. I need the exercise anyway.
The long walk to my spot took me pretty close to one of my favorite bridge spots, so I decided to hike up a bit and see what was new. A few new pieces and a few old favorites that were still there, un-touched. Those are in today's upload as well.
Got to my spot finally. This spot has a homeless "issue" but I've had nothing but pleasant interactions with anyone who's approached me. Mostly I think they are just curious what I'm doing out there for 5-6 hours standing around in one spot. As soon as I say "the trains.." they always go "oh, cool." So every time I go there I always take inventory of all of the people who are out there so I know where to keep an eye out. Got there at like 10:15AM and I see a guy coming out from under a tree about 200' away. Moving slow, and carrying a box. Moving the box from one place to another, then another box, etc. I'm not worried about this person.
About an hour into my session, I see a guy walking along in the wash below.. Looks about 60-65, with no shirt, and is about as tan as you can get. This guy has obviously been in the desert sun for a while. After a couple of minutes he gets to me, throws out his hand and introduces himself as "Jeff". Asks how I'm doing and what I'm doing out there. I said "the trains" and he nods. Says he's headed up to the gas station down the tracks and up the road, and asks if I want him to bring me something to drink. "nah, I'm good", "OK, see ya'" Oh, forgot to mention, Jeff had a fixed blade knife about 12" long strapped to the front of his belt. I also carry a knife when I go out, just in-case so I understood his carrying of a knife and seeing it didn't faze me.
Spent about 4 hours at that spot, and hit up another spot on the way home and flicked some other amazing pieces.
Was a great day out, and I had fun. Isn't that what it's all about!!? I even managed to flick some pieces from some of my favorite writes I haven't seen before!
Also witnessed a procession of like 100 Honda Groms and other motorcycles rolling by: youtu.be/H4uLI_EupHU
Thanks to all of the writers and fellow benchers. Stay safe out there. Look both ways before crossing!!
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As usual, I'll be by in a few days to start #tagging pieces that that I recognise or can figure out. If you spot any errors, just let me know.
Because the red fox can be orange, silver, black, or any combination thereof, look for its distinguishing mark: a bushy, white-tipped tail. They also commonly have black "stockings," white undersides, and ears that may be tipped in black outside with white inside. Weighing about 10 to 14 pounds, red foxes are members of the dog family Canidae, and look similar to dogs, wolves, and coyotes. They have long, pointed snouts and erect ears, and are often seen because they prefer open habitats and are not strictly nocturnal.
While they are opportunistic, omnivorous feeders and will eat insects, birds, mice, snakes, rabbits, nuts, berries, and fruits.
The red fox, European rabbit, and Norway rat, were introduced to San Juan Island by humans, which changed the island’s natural balance.
—nps.gov
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~ Walt Disney
It’s true.. Curiosity did kill the cat, but it wasn’t murder.. It was just an adventure that went awry!
Curiosity is like gravity. Sometimes it pulls on us till we turn our heads – just to see.. It gets our fingers pinched and burned, breaks our bones and fills us with wonder.. Artists are very curious creatures.. You see them gazing at the world, and you just know that they are wondering why this is like that, and what would it look like from there.. Wondering what would they say if I did *this*…
Scientists and astrologers are just little boys and girls who never lost their sense of curiosity.. they are consumed by curiosity.. taking things apart to see how they work.. pushing the limits.. Think of how far we’ve come simply because someone wondered how fast this thing can go.. how deep is the bottom.. why IS the sky blue..
And “Ooo… what does that feel like!”
Because I'd heard Polish traditional food combines meat and fruit, I thought I'd try this. It turns out that the filling was strawberries. Served with cream, this course was a bit like pancakes. So I had pancakes for lunch. Not bad. :)
I love the dirt underneath my fingernails. I love the moist, rotting smell. I love giving life to something that thanks you, just by being alive.
Emotion/Color Collaboration Day 4: Brown
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Card for Maddy.
It is made with a Simon Says Stamp stampset, wich I really love!
Read more on my blog:
paperandnature.blogspot.nl/2013/06/card-drive-for-maddy.html
It's already in the mail!
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Phenomonal Woman
Maya Angelou
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This was going to be just a shot of the tutu that I made my daughter for her last birthday. However, the Ugly Doll (whose name is Wedgehead) looked so sad to not be involved, that I had to include her. I think she likes it. She looks purdy.
East London Bus Route #205 on Diversion Because of a Skyscraper High-rise Tower Fire the previous day Whitechapel 115 New Road Tara Tari world buffet restaurant at Night Time
I went to Target yesterday and they have all their Christmas stuff out -- so I bought some tinsel, lights and a couple bows and took a few shots... I'm sure there will be many more attempts, but here's a first go at potential cards. Bear came in from a short time outside with a new scratch under his eye this morning, so I only got a few of him (plus he's not quite as accommodating as she is). I think it may have been another attempt by Belle to hog the spotlight.
Preferences? Or ideas?
Because everyone loves Toblerone (!)
Making the best of a bad situation... DOTW poster, with shelves to cover the fact it's advertising Grisham's Appeal for £3.99. Ach well!
because it is inside men's restroom, sorry Ladies !
I found these unique urinals in Floating Market near Pattaya, went there just after visiting a factory in Amata City Industrial Estate
...because family matters.
Family -
"The close relationships among a body of human beings through blood. Usually are annoying and invasive around the holidays."
- Urban Dictionary ;)
It took me awhile to bust out my camera because a) I didn't feel comfortable with people I had just met and b)all these friggin' people were bustin' out with their Nikons.
Let's keep it real, I don't shoot Nikon and I don't want to (I believe it's the photographer who makes the photo, not the camera), but it's slightly intimidating when you've got these Nikon-ites busting out their Nikons with appendage sized lenses and comparing their hardware. And then there's the dork, me, with the goofy Olympus.
No worries. Olympus is cheaper and like I said the photographer makes the photo. If I were a professional I might consider a Nikon, but I'm looking for a reasonable price point and good photos in the right lighting conditions.
Anyways, since I'm all shy & junk I didn't get a pic of all the kids there. So if your kid is not in there I apologize.
At first glance it is not obvious because of the modern roof and windows , that this is one of the earliest brick houses in Nottinghamshire: first half of the 16thC (English bond brickwork; compare with Holme Pierrepont Hall and Hodsock Priory Gatehouse). It is important in two respects:
- the constructional (rather than decorative) use of terracotta
- the floorplan.
The intact sills, jambs and heads of the original mullioned windows show that they were of terracotta. Also constructed with blocks of terracotta, the newel staircase. Its use dates the house to 1515 - 40 (compare with Layer Marney, Essex) and is unique in Notts secular buildings.
The early date makes it the first example of the lobby-entrance type of plan, ie with a lobby opening into a room on either side of a central chimneystack and staircase. Here there is another room on the right. This plan, characteristic of modest farmhouses and cottages was no doubt convenient for hunting boxes and occasional retreats where accommodation was required only for a much reduced household. Probably built as a hunting lodge by Sir John (later Baron) Hussey, Chief Butler of England, who held the manor in 1522-6. There was originally another storey, as at Beckley Park, Oxfordshire, a hunting lodge built by another King's man, Lord Williams of Thame, c1540.
The house is adjacent to the Old Hay Barn Café and Farm Shop, the end point of our organised walk, where we enjoyed a very pleasant lunch.