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88010 + 68007 hammer through Slittingmill on 4Z43 Daventry to Coatbridge via the Midlands and the ECML due to a closure on the WCML
I had a deeply moving chat recently with someone witty and wise that I know, about the subject of closure. Since then I have mulled further upon the subject.
When relationships end, usually we know exactly why they ended. This really does help. It's like reading a book to the end and knowing exactly how the story ends, and why. One can then close the book and move on to other new stories, without being confused and wondering about the previous one anymore.
But occasionally, relationships end, and we're not exactly sure why, or perhaps even what went wrong, or why the other person decided to end it, because they're either not telling us at all, or not telling us enough, or not telling us the entire truth. This can be very frustrating to the person who is left not knowing. It's like getting to the end of a book, and realising someone has ripped out the final few pages of it, so you'll never know how the story ended, or why. You might eventually move on to other books, but you'll always be wondering what the ending of the previous one was about. And it will leave you dubious about any future books you might be inclined to read, in case the same thing happens all over again. It can traumatise and worry you for a long time to come.
It is a horrible position to be in, to be left wondering and not fully knowing why a relationship ended, wondering if it was you, or them, or whatever. It helps if you are given the chance to understand fully why it ended, and to get an opportunity to say goodbye and put a proper ending on things, since this person has obviously meant a lot to you and been a major part of your life throughout the relationship. Having a full understanding of the situation helps aid the bereavement and healing processes that inevitably come with a relationship ending.
Everyone needs closure. Everyone needs an ending to their story, even if it's an unhappy one. It's the least one can do when one leaves a relationship, to let the other party know exactly why one is leaving.
Breakups are awful. But we don't need to make them harder on each other than they already are. Empathy is a wonderful thing. And if we do the right thing by our former partners, we can walk away with our head held high, knowing that we kept our integrity to the last, even if we couldn't or wouldn't keep the relationship going.
If someone already knows exactly why you're leaving them, like, there was domestic violence or whatever, then you can just run for the hills without a backward glance. But in some other cases, when there was no violence, no fight, no obvious big catalyst for the end...then fess up and tell the other person why you ended it. Rip off that Band-Aid. Do the right thing.
Rainham Marshes RSPB - snipe adn ducks of various species - pintail, shovelers, mallard plus lots of Lapwing. The sight looks sad - not only because of the winter weather but because much of this site's community is under threat through the closure of the cafeteria and shop early in the new year. The reason is once again down to cost effectiveness - the schools programs will also be hit. Very sad times.
66781 Darius Cheskin slowly draws 6M61 Immingham to Ratcliffe-on-Soar along A Road discharging its load of coal to replenish the depleted stocks to keep the station ticking over before closure occurs in September, one unit was put into preservation during April 2024.
Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) canopy, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Pentax K-1
Lensbaby Velvet 56/1.6
Iridient Developer
20048 is seen at Penistone Goods propelling a Woodhead demolition train towards Dunford Bridge. This train was for cutting and collecting chunks of cable that ran alongside the line.
A colourised B&W shot.
Copyright fishpl8 2022.
5025, CF4401 and 6029 lead MB915 empty coal from NCIG Kooragang in the Port of Newcastle to the Maules Creek Balloon Loop in the Gunnedah Basin, seen passing the Werris Creek Coal Mine, approaching Werris Creek at 0945 on Sunday the 2nd of July 2023.
It may surprise some to find out Aurizon own two CF class - most of which are owned by RailFirst Asset Management (a rolling stock lessor) - but these two were sold to Aurizon in 2016. They form one sub type (out of 9 classes of Aurizon C44ACi locomotives - being the 6000, 6020, 6040, AC, ACB, ACC, ACD, CF and GWU classes) in Aurizon's fleet. All up, they own 59 C44's as at the 3rd of July 2023. If you include the 12 5000 (C40ACi) and 25 5020 (C44acHi) locomotives they own 96.
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Cambusnethan House, more to come from this shoot : )
I can't believe how much this gorgeous building is in ruins and forgotten about. It sits proudly on a hill at the Clyde Road, and looks magnificent...
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Russell Falls
Tasmania
I finally got some conditions and shots from here without spray everywhere ! This is an easy access spot but the entire 5-10 minute walk here is through lush, beautiful forest. There's so much to explore between the trees leading to this spot too.
Now that we are staying even closer to home for our hiking, we have taken on the goal of completing the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. Much of it runs right through our city limits or just outside. We have hiked many parts of it over the years. By doing our best to go from end to end and not missing a single section, we have discovered little treasures along the way that are new to us. I love that a lot of the trail is rugged and untamed.
We have a trail book with maps that are out of date in some spots due to some land acquisitions by the Bruce Trail Conservancy. That means parts of the trail that were along a road are now in the woods or fields. But we also use the phone app which is more accurate and it also warns of temporary closures which have happened due to COVID. Tons of people have come up from the bigger cities to walk these trails and they have often overwhelmed parking lots or left too much garbage! We also had to be careful of hunting season. However, on this day all was perfect, including the weather.
When the maps or apps don't work, we have the white blazes to show us the way. It can be like a scavenger hunt at times to find the next blaze. But that is half the fun. You never know what is around the next bend! BTW, we have officially hiked half of the 120 km!
St Nicholas Church in the small seaside town of Withernsea in East Yorkshire, This 15th century Church is also a grade II listed building as been forced to close due to lack of funds.
Closure - Lukning by Daniel Arrhakis (2025)
With the music : 046 "Aqua Genesis" // 1 Hour Ambience
"SLØR - Veiled Forms" is the name of a new Series of sculptures made of fabric and wool covering shapes or incorporating geometries.
From the Danish word "Slør" that means "Veil" it is a project of sculptures to be recreated and integrated into exhibition spaces by the artist.