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This lovely parrot thought I was after his lunch and was trying to sidle away on one leg...not easy!
Bit miffed by the focus (or lack of!) top left, but hey - it's a work day and I haven't got time to retake. Like the light though - I tend to avoid playing with light as am a bit crap at it!
This was a bit of a bizarre order from a friend who is getting married tomorrow (New Year's Day).
She and her fiance met online via a website called Plenty of Fish, hence the fish theme. They have used the fish on all their invites etc and the initials on the fish are their married initials which they asked me to incorporate.
On the invite, the fish is sitting on a piece of aged parchment paper so I tried to make the base cake match. The tweed covering on the cake board is featured as the background on the invite and is a print of the actual material of the groom's suit.
Base cake is chocolate fudge with chocolate ganache and the fish is madagascan vanilla sponge with vanilla bean buttercream.
Okay, here's the legs, all laid out so I know what's what, with his right leg parts on the right, and his left leg parts on the left. I put the leg elastic to the left of the set-up, because Leg and Left begin with the same letter - It works for me.
Bit of an F1 shindig near the office before the Silverstone GP. Somewhat smaller than billed (15 F1 cars, not 50) but with demo runs from the current Lotus team. Good fun, the best lunchbreak I've had in ages!
See a bit bigger
Taken on my way back to the car after my last shipwreck photo. This is the kind of shot that will likely garner very few views here on flickr but that I still enjoy making. It was almost dark here with the last reflected rays of the sun and the full moon combining to light up the slivers of water on the beach. I like the little points of light in the bottom left that look kind of like stars in the sky. You may not be able to see them at all flickr size.
All photos by Mathias Vejerslev.
Partnering with the Danish Museum of Science and Technology, InfinIT, a Danish network for innovative utilization of IT, Cotter (Laser Cutting Services) and VRKSTEDET (Underbroen) we created a Bits & Beers to kickstart our newest venture - a series of workshops called "From Old Patents to New Prototypes".
Our theme was 'crazy inventions that can change the world' and our speakers included some very special people who have contributed to our world!
Some of the people joining us included:
Jesper Vind, CEO at Future Electric
The company makes state-of-the-art electric motorcycles, with increased maneuverability and acceleration.
→ futureelectric.dk
→ facebook.com/futureelectric.dk
Christian Liljedahl: In collaboration with a small team of experts, Christian invented the Pulse Jet Concert, by playing with the pitch of the sound of the pulse jet by changing the length of the pipes. An incredible auditory experience!
→ christian.liljedahl.dk
Bent Stawski: Specialist in design and manufacturing of advanced scaled mechanical models such as steam trains, steam engines and other mechanical equipment.
Vincent Seremet: Aviation designer and military test pilot with a wide range of aeronautic designs and inventions: gyro-copters, rocketpropelled parachutes, jet packs, phantom wings, etc.
→ kristeligt-dagblad.dk/historier/vincent
→ flyvemuseum.dk/html/vincent_seremet.html
Christian Hansen & Steen Lærke: Specialists in miniature model building. Both scaling, engineering and electrical function associated with advanced model building.
Per Nielsen & Mikkel Posselt: Specialists in combustion engines and can get anything up and running, including the Hammelvogn, built in 1888 by Hans Urban Johansen at the Albert F. Hammels machine factory in Nørrebro.
Finn Helmer: Engineer and previous co-owner of the Electronic company Giga, Finn will talk about startups within inventions, and how to increase your chances of success.
Terje Lade: Manager at Ladeas and developer of the project Vindship, a hybrid merchant vessel for sustainable sea transport.
→ ladeas.no
And a F-16 Jet
The Danish Museum of Science and Technology has a F-16 Jet on loan, and Bits & Beers guests were welcome to get up close and personal, and even sit in the cockpit!
Photos by www.flickr.com/photos/mvejerslev (Credit required for use of photos).
Slowly the rusty bits are being cleaned and painted up. The Dodge itself needs a number of jobs completed before we can start on the axle re assembly. The Springs, hangers and axle beam will be the first bits to go back on the bus once restored. The springs and shackles all need re-bushing so not a fast job as they all need cut out and new ones pressed in which I do not like doing.
From this ball of bits and these unclear instructions, I was able to piece together tiny delights of the robot persuasion. I was trying to get the mopeds featured on the sign, but ended up with four yellow/red boys and three blue/white girls.
A bit of a rarity so I am led to understand. It must have been because the Driver was really giving it some power, even when driving over the speed humps. All buses were on diversion through Victoria Road due to the closure of Western Road due to roadworks.
A bit of an experiment here. I wasn't happy with the photos once I got them home, so decided to go a bit wild on the saturation and contrast - just for the fun of it!
These are the Hob Stones on Brownlow Roacher, at the top of Wharncliffe Crags. What I really like about this area, besides the barren, rocky landscape, is the fact that you can spend a whole day here and hardly see another person. Sometimes places like Stanage Edge are like a High Street on Market Day, here - not a soul!
PS: It's meant to be dark!
BIT OF HISTORY
The heavily bomb-damaged Republic Street in Valletta during the Siege of Malta, 1942.
In 1814, as part of the Treaty of Paris, Malta officially became a part of the British Empire and was used as a shipping way-station and fleet headquarters. Malta's position half-way between the Strait of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal proved to be its main asset during these years and it was considered an important stop on the way to India. This was an important trade route for the British and thus, the Maltese people took great advantage of this alliance as several culinary and botanical products were introduced in Malta; some examples (derived from the National Book of Trade Customs found in the National Library) include the entry of wheat (for bread making) and bacon. In 1919 British troops fired on a rally protesting against new taxes, killing four Maltese men. The event, known as Sette Giugno (Italian for 7 June), is commemorated every year and is one of five National Days.
In the early 1930s the British Mediterranean Fleet, which was at that time the main contributor to commerce on the island, moved to Alexandria as an economic measure and to be out of range of Italian bombers.
During World War II, Malta played an important role owing to its proximity to Axis shipping lanes. The bravery of the Maltese people during the second Siege of Malta moved King George VI to award the George Cross to Malta on a collective basis on 15 April 1942 "to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history". Some historians argue that the award caused Britain to incur disproportionate losses in defending Malta, as British credibility would have suffered if Malta surrendered, as Singapore had. A replica of the George Cross now appears in the upper hoist corner of the Flag of Malta. The collective award remained unique until April 1999, when the Royal Ulster Constabulary became the second – and, to date, the only other – recipient of a collective George Cross.
Independence and Republic
Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and signed the Lisbon Treaty in 2007.
Malta achieved its independence on 21 September 1964 (Independence Day) after intense negotiations with the United Kingdom, led by Prime Minister George Borg Olivier. Under its 1964 constitution, Malta initially retained Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta and thus Head of State, with a Governor-General exercising executive authority on her behalf. In 1971, the Malta Labour Party led by Dom Mintoff won the General Elections, resulting in Malta declaring itself a republic on 13 December 1974 (Republic Day) within the Commonwealth, with the President as head of state. A defence agreement signed soon after independence (and re-negotiated in 1972) expired on 31 March 1979.
Malta adopted a policy of neutrality in 1980. In 1989, Malta was the venue of a summit between US President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, their first face-to-face encounter, which signaled the end of the Cold War.
On July 16, 1990, Malta, through its foreign minister, Guido de Marco, applied to join the European Union. After tough negotiations, a referendum was held on March 8, 2003, which resulted in a favourable vote. General Elections held on April 12, 2003, gave a clear mandate to the Prime Minister, Eddie Fenech Adami, to sign the Treaty of accession to the European Union on April 16, 2003 in Athens, Greece. Malta joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. Following the European Council of June 21–22, 2007, Malta joined the Eurozone on January 1, 2008.
Although an independent sovereign State recognised by international law, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta itself retains a claim over Malta, as set out in the provisions of the Treaty of Amiens.
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another poem by me to go with this self-portrait:
a thousand miles away, still astray -
it's that sort of scene where the little boy is seen
crying alone, floor floods with wet drips of memories
you flood the world like a hurricane filled with amputees
you bleed till you get the rest of it out of your sleeves
feel those tears build up on that pillow
you show your mother and she still said no
back to the drawing boards
my body is telling me to have one more
a hole in the door, a hole in the wall
im a mad man at home, release me and im right at home
if you get me, raise your hands
if you get me, you've been buried up to your head in sand
after school hours, coming home to a house filled with mines
watch your step, watch your actions, watch..
a problem or two a day
since last year, that's been the case
terrible minds meet mesmerizing signs
cross breed, in between, like me
daydreaming is all i can see
im a thousand miles away, trying to be all i can be
A view of London from the top of Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath. Please add notes for any buildings you recognise. (I had lots of notes but Flickr removed the excellent notes facility.)
On 28 July 2013, Hertfordshire GOC repeated its 9 February 2013 walk in Hampstead, London, for the summer. I took the opportunity to fill in some of the sights I missed last time. It was also interesting to see all the gardens in flower, and the route also changed somewhat to include more grass and less hardstanding. The original walk set is here, and the rest of this walk is here. Alternatively, to see my collections, go here: www.flickr.com/photos/anemoneprojectors/collections/.
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Mr Daniel Funes de Rioja, President of the Conference (on the left) and Mr Guy Ryder, Director General of the ILO (on the right). Closing Ceremony of the International Labour Conference of 2014. 103rd Session of the International Labour Conference. Geneva, 12th of June 2014.
Sr. Daniel Funes de Rioja, Presidente de la Conferencia (a la izquierda) y Sr. Guy Ryder, Director General de la OIT. Ceremonia de clausura de la Conferencia Internacional de Trabajo de 2014. 103a reunión de la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo. Ginebra, 12 de Junio de 2014.
M. Daniel Funes de Rioja, Président de la Conférence (sur la gauche) et M. Guy Ryder, Directeur général du BIT (sur la droite). Cérémonie de clôture de la Conférence Internationale du Travail de 2014. 103e session de la Conférence Internationale du Travail. Genève, 12 Juin 2014
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My camera gear .. well most of it, with the exception of my Tamron camera bag and my Manfrotto tripod.
Bit of Bradford History going nearby with new lighting replacing the former trolleybus poles (not many left now) in the Avenue Clayton. .
Story I was told about a Trolleybus tour may be of interest-
The Avenue section had not been used for a while as the 36 Motorbus route was extended leaving the Trolleys to turn by the Black Bull so was not on the tour itinerary.
But - someone who worked for the YEB had a key so in went the breakers and the tour trolley was off up the Avenue much to the amazement of a passing Motorbus.
Happy times no H and S nannys to spoil the fun.
May be of interest.
Kev
Bit of a rubbish photo, but this is the first flower that I have been able to find in our garden this year!
A look at Rugeley Town Station.
I was a bit early for the next train back to Birmingham New Street, but had a look at the station, before I decided to walk back towards Rugeley Trent Valley Station (if I could find a way onto the Trent & Mersey Canal on the way back).
Although I missed the 14:48 at Rugeley Trent Valley, and had to wait for the 15:48 instead.
The Chase Line is going to be electrified in the summer of 2017. From Tame Bridge Parkway via Walsall to Rugeley Trent Valley. So wanted to go on the line before it was electrified beyond Walsall.
I got on via Wharf Road then into the station car park, went over the footbridge. Then the next exit into another car park and onto Sandy Lane.
Rugeley Town railway station serves the town of Rugeley in Staffordshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland.
The station was originally opened by the London and North Western Railway on 1 June 1870. The station, together with all those on the line between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley, were closed on 18 January 1965 as part of the Beeching Axe, although the line remained open as freight-only. The station closed to goods on 6 September 1965.
The station reopened in 1997, as the second stage of the reopening to passengers of the Chase Line saw the extension of services beyond Hednesford. The following year, the short section of track between Rugeley Town and Rugeley Trent Valley stations was also reopened, allowing services to be extended via the Trent Valley section of the West Coast Main Line to Stafford (though through running there ended at the December 2008 timetable change).
In April 2011, the area was still mechanically signalled from the Brereton Sidings signal box immediately south of the station on the east side of the line (the sidings are no longer extant, though there is still an active rail connection to the adjacent coal-fired Rugeley power stations), but the box closed in 2013 (along with neighbouring Hednesford & Bloxwich boxes and the PSB at Walsall) as part of the ongoing West Midlands re-signalling scheme. Control passed to the West Midlands Signalling Centre at Saltley, though in the long term the WCML South Rail Operating Centre at Rugby will have responsibility for this part of the country.
National Rail station sign a sculpture near the entrance to the station.
Was a similar sculpture at Hednesford Station and Cannock Station.
Remains of 60651 chucked in the back of the pick up after it slid down Brook Hill and ripped the back end off in the Snow 2010.
Day 211-Heard some sad news today, Katherine Helmond died. She was 89. I had a bit of a crush on her when I was a kid when she was Mona on Who's the Boss, which was perfect casting I think looking back and a pretty funny gag name. Years later, I saw two Terry Gilliam movies, Brazil and this one, and she was in both of them in the most random roles. And later in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas...In this movie she pops as the ogre's wife, which is even funnier b/c he looks awful and she looks normal. Its a great little scene. I'll include it here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpIkoo_4tA
She was great in all her roles, had such great comic timing, and was super sexy without overpowering role with it.
Time Bandits itself is one of my favourite movies. It has some great cameos and David Warner as Evil is perfect casting. Its about this boy who gets caught up with these "heavenly beings" travelling through time. But is he? The dream like quality of this movie is what makes me enjoy it so much. Its also very dark in some ways, like most of Gilliam's movies. I believe this is part of his "Dreams" trilogy, which included Brazil and The Adventures of Baron Munchahasen but I cant remember.
I raise a glass to you Katherine and will always remember you! <3