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"Dumbarton House is a Federal style house located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was completed around 1800. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury. Dumbarton House, a federal period historic house museum, stands on approximately an acre of gardens on the northern edge of Georgetown, District of Columbia. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Displaying a fine collection of period decorative arts (furniture, silver, ceramics, etc.), it gives the visitor a concrete sense of a substantial private residence in the early 1800s. Constructed in 1798–99, the house was a private residence until The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) purchased it for its headquarters in 1928 and gave it the name it has today. In addition to meeting its administrative needs, the NSCDA wanted to illustrate domestic life in Georgetown in the early federal period. To achieve this, its two principal floors were opened to the public as a house museum in 1932, on the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.
Georgetown is a historic neighborhood, and commercial and entertainment district located in Northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. Founded in 1751 in the Province of Maryland, the port of Georgetown predated the establishment of the federal district and the City of Washington by 40 years. Georgetown remained a separate municipality until 1871 when the United States Congress created a new consolidated government for the whole District of Columbia. A separate act, passed in 1895, specifically repealed Georgetown's remaining local ordinances and renamed Georgetown's streets to conform with those in the City of Washington.
The primary commercial corridors of Georgetown are the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street, which contain high-end shops, bars, restaurants, and the Georgetown Park enclosed shopping mall. The Washington Harbour waterfront restaurants are located to the south on K Street, between 30th and 31st Streets.
Georgetown is home to the main campus of Georgetown University and numerous other landmarks, such as the Volta Bureau and the Old Stone House, the oldest house in Washington. The embassies of Cameroon, France, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine and Venezuela are located in Georgetown.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, also known as just Washington or simply D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. It is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern and southern border with the U.S. state of Virginia, and it shares a land border with the U.S. state of Maryland on its other sides. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, and the federal district is named after Columbia, the female personification of the nation. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is one of the most visited cities in the U.S. with over 20 million annual visitors as of 2016.
The U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress; the district is not a part of any U.S. state (nor is it one itself). The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of the capital district located along the Potomac River near the country's East Coast. The City of Washington was founded in 1791, and Congress held its first session there in 1800. In 1801, the territory, formerly part of Maryland and Virginia (including the settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria), officially became recognized as the federal district. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia, including the city of Alexandria; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the district. There have been efforts to make the city into a state since the 1880s, a movement that has gained momentum in recent years, and a statehood bill passed the House of Representatives in 2021.
The city is divided into quadrants centered on the Capitol, and there are as many as 131 neighborhoods. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 689,545, which makes it the 23rd most populous city in the U.S. as of 2020, the third most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, and gives it a population larger than that of two U.S. states: Wyoming and Vermont. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. Washington's metropolitan area, the country's sixth largest (including parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia), had a 2020 estimated population of 6.3 million residents; and over 54 million people live within 250 mi (400 km) of the District.
The three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the district: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial). Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the American Red Cross, and others.
A locally elected mayor and a 13-member council have governed the district since 1973. Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. The District of Columbia does not have representation in Congress, although D.C. residents elect a single at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives who has no vote. District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961." - info from Wikipedia.
The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture.
Now on Instagram.
*AFFINITY CYCLES* metropolitan complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *AFFINITY CYCLES*metropolitan
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset (turquoise)
Front Wheel: *HED.* H3 carbon wheel
Rear Wheel:*H PLUS SON* archetype rim × *GRAN COMPE* small track hub
Tire:*HUTCHINSON*
Crankset:*SRAM* omunium track
Brake Lever:*CANE CREEK* cross top
Brake:*CAMPAGNOLO* veloce
Handle: *NITTO* b123
Stem:*NITTO* ui-2
Seat post: *THOMSON* elite seatpost
Saddle:*SELLE SAN MARCO* zoncolan
Restoration has progressed to the point where this radio is now a "worker" - not perfect, but it can be used as a receiver
*CINELLI*mash work complete bike
BLUELUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *CINELLI*mash work
Headset:*CHRIS KING*nothread
Wheels:*VELOCITY* A23 rim × *PHILWOOD* large track hub
Tire:*CLEMENT*strada LGG
Brake lever:*PAUL* love lever
Crankset: *SUGINO* 75 × *AARN* track chainring
Brake:*PAUL*mini moto
Handle:*NITTO×HUNTER* smooth move
Stem:*THOMSON*x4
Seat post:*THOMSON*elite
Saddle:*SELLE ITALIA*flite ti
Seatclamp:*SALSA*lip-lock
Grip:*CULT* cult×vans waffle grip
Dhaka Nagar Bhaban, completed 1995, a building that houses the government of the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is home to the mayor’s office and the meeting chambers and offices of the Dhaka City Corporation. The building is situated behind the Dhaka University campus
Architecture
The building was designed by A. Imamuddin and Lailun Nahar Ekram, and was completed in 1995. it is a15-storey city hall building containing offices, a bank, meeting rooms, a museum, dining facilities, a prayer hall, the Mayor's Office, and public terraces. The building has huge columns and arched gateways in the entrance and at the back. The building is very symmetrical. There are two clocks at the top of the building on the north and south face. The building has a finished concrete texture, which gives the building a timeless appearance and a lower maintenance cost. The garden in front helps one to have a better view of the building.
*FAIRWEATHER*cx complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *FAIRWEATHER*cx BLUE LUG CUSTOM PAINT by COOK PAINT WORKS
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset
Wheels: *DT SWISS*rr465 rim × *WHITE INDUSTRIES*disc standard eno hub
Tire: *RIVENDELL* jack brown
Crankset:*WHITE INDUSTRIES* eno single speed crank
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*128s-2
Handle: *VELO ORANGE* porteur handlebar
Stem:*FAIRWEATHER* UI-71 integrated stem
Seat post: *NITTO*s65
Saddle:*BROOKS*b17 standard
*FAIRWEATHER* CX complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *FAIRWEATHER* CX frame BLUE LUG CUSTOM PAINT by COOK PAINT WORKS
Stem: *RITCHEY*
Headset: *CANE CREEK* 10
Wheels: *H PLUS SON* archtype rim × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire: *RESIST* nomad tire (black/skin)
Brake & Shift lever:*SHIMANO* 105
RD: *SHIMANO* 105
Crankset: *FAIRWEATHER* CX crankset (matt black)
Chainkeeper: *FAIRWEATHER* chain keeper (red)
Saddle: *WTB* silverado pro saddle (black)
Brake: *TEKTRO*
Seatpost:*DEDA* rs01 seatpost (silver)
Pedal:*CRANK BROTHERS* candy 1 (red)
*Bamboosero*
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *Bamboosero* Road Frame
Headset: *CHRIS KING* nothreadset 1 1/8" (brown)
Front Wheel: *CAMPAGNOLO*
Rear Wheel: *CAMPAGNOLO*
Tire: *MICHELIN* pro3 race tire (black) 700×23C
Crank: *WHITE INDUSTRIES* eno single speed crank (black)
Pedal:*TIME*
Brake: *CAMPAGNOLO*
Stem: *THOMSON* elite x2 stem(black)
Seatpost: *THOMSON* elite seatpost (black)
Saddle: *GILLES BERTHOUD* men's leather saddle (cork)
*SURLY*pacer complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame:*SURLY*pacer BLUE LUG CUSTOM PAINT by COOK PAINT WORKS
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset
Wheels: *SHIMANO*tiagra hub × *VELOCITY*aerohead rim
Tire: *FAIRWEATHER*for traveler tire
Brake&shift lever:*SHIMANO*105
Crankset: *FAIRWEATHER × SUGINO*
Pedal:*MKS*bm7
FD&RD:*SHIMANO*tiagra
Brake:*DIACOMPE*
Handle: **FAIRWEATHER*mod174 all road bar
Stem:*FAIRWEATHER*ui-7 integrated stem
Saddle:*BROOKS*team pro classic
Seatclamp:*SURLY*
*REW10WORKS* cross complete bike SSCX ver.
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *REW10WORKS* cross (COOK PAINT WORKS custom paint)
Front Wheel: *MAVIC* open pro rim × *SHIMANO* XT disk hub
Rear Wheel: *MAVIC* open pro rim × *WHITE INDUSTRIES* new eno rear hub (silver)
Headset:*CANE CREEK* 100.TR 1 1/8" (silver)
Crankset: *WHITE INDUSTRIES* eno single speed crank (silver)
Brake lever:*CANE CREEK* scr-5c road brake levers (tan)
Rear brake: *PAUL* touring canti brake (polish)
Stem:*THOMSON* elite x2 stem (31.8mm/10°/silver)
Handle: *RITCHEY* classic curve drop handle (silver)
Seatpost: *RITCHEY* classic seatpost (silver)
Saddle: *SELLE ITALIA* flite 1990 saddle (black)
Tire: *CHALLENGE* fango 33 tire (black/skin)
*FAIRWEATHER*cx complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame:*FAIRWEATHER*CX custom painted by COOKPAINTWORKS
Fork:*EASTON* EC70 carbon cross fork custom painted by COOKPAINTWORKS
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset
Wheels:*EASTON* EC90SL road wheelset
Tire:*TUFO*
Brake&shift lever:*SHIMANO* 105
Crankset:*SRAM* rival
RD:*SHIMANO* 105
Brake*FSA*
Handle: *CINELLI*
Stem:*THOMSON* elite x2 stem
Seat post:*THOMSON* elite seat post
Saddle:*WTB* silverado
'ANT' bike
Frame :*ANT* frame hand made by MIKE
Handle :*NITTO* b357 choco bar
Wheels :*PHILWOOD* japan relief hub × *VELOCITY* cliffhanger
Tire :*SCHWALLBE* marathon
Brake :*PAUL* racer brake
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE* ss-6
Crankset :*RMC* crank
Chain ring :*GATES* carbon drive
Saddle:*CAMBIUM*allweather ltd
Chain:*GATES*belt drive
Grip:*RUSTINES*constructeur style rubber grip
Front rack:*ANT*made by MIKE
Mudguard:*SIMWORKS*turtle44
*GEEKHOUSE*mudville complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *GEEKHOUSE*mudville
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset 1 1/8 inch
Wheels: *VELOCITY* aerohead × *CHRIS KING*classic
Tire:*KENDA*slant six
Crankset:*SHIMANO*ultegra
Brake&shift lever:*SHIMANO*ultegra
FD&RD:*SHIMANO*ultegra
Brake:*PAUL* touring canti
Handle: *FSA*k force
Stem:*THOMSON* elite x4
Seat post: *THOMSON* elite
Saddle:*SELLE ITALIA* flite
Frontbag:*SWIFT INDUSTRIES* paloma handlebar bag
Dress loosely based on the tutorial found here, though I didn't start with a pillowcase so I cut my own base pattern. But the instructions on the tut were great to refer to. And the idea of 'done is better than perfect' resonates so well with me these days too.
Bloomers made by me.
Purana Qila (Hindi: पुराना क़िला, Urdu: پُرانا قلعہ, translation: Old Fort), is the oldest fort among all forts in Delhi and, the oldest known structure of any type in Delhi. It was rebuilt by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, on the same site, which was perhaps the site of Indraprastha, believed to be the capital of the Pandavas. Sher Shah raised the citadel of Purana-Qal'a with an extensive city-area sprawling around it. It seems that the Purana-Qal'a was still incomplete at Sher Shah's death in 1545, and was perhaps completed by his son Islam Shah or Humayun, although it is not certain which parts were built by whom. It's located at the site of the legendary city of Indraprastha, that was founded by Pandavas on the banks of perennial river Yamuna, which is revered by Hindus since ages, points to the possibility of this site's history dating back to nearly more than 5000 years old. Consequently the fort is considered by some, to be 'the first city of Delhi'. Researchers now confirm that up till 1913, a village called Indrapat existed within the fort walls. Excavations carried out by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Purana Quila in 1954-55 (trial trenches) and again 1969 to 1973 by its Director, B B Lal have unearthed Painted Grey Ware dating 1000 B.C., and with a continuous cultural sequence from Mauryan to Mughal through Sunga, Kushana, Gupta, Rajput and Sultanate periods, confirming the antiquity of the fort.
FORT IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD
Fort was called as the inner pitamdel of the city of Dina-panah during Humayun's rule who renovated it in 1533 and completed five years later. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the "sixth city of Delhi".
The founder of the Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri, defeated Humayun in 1540, naming the fort Shergarh; he added several more structures in the complex during his five-year reign until his death in 1545.
Subsequently Islam Shah took over the reins of North India from this fort, but shifted his capital to Gwalior, as it was supposed to be a safer capital in that period, leaving the charge of Delhi and Punjab to his Hindu Governor and military General Hemu. After Islam Shah's death in 1553, Adil Shah Suri took charge of North India and appointed Hemu as the Prime Minister-cum-Chief of Army and himself retired in Chunar fort in eastern UP. According to Abul Fazal, Hemu became virtual king and had all authority of appointments and other decisions making. Hemu was busy in quelling rebellion in east India and this fort remained neglected. Humayun, who was based in Kabul at this time, seized the opportunity to re-capture the citadel and the seat of Delhi in 1555, fifteen years after abandoning it following his defeats at the hands of the Suri Dynasty in the Battles of Chausa and Kannauj. Humayun's reign proved brief thereafter; he died following an accidental fall within the fort complex at Sher Mandal only a year later, in Jan. 1556.
Hearing about re-capture of Delhi by Humayun, Hemu, the Hindu Prime Minister – cum – Chief of Army of Adil Shah, rushed towards Delhi from Bengal, where he had just quelled a rebellion, defeating and killing Muhhamad Shah, the ruler of Bengal. After capturing Agra, Itawah, and Kanpur with relative ease, Hemu, who had won 22 battles spanning entire north India, met and defeated the forces of Akbar, which were led by Tardi Beg Khan, in the Battle for Delhi, which took place in the Tuglaqabad area on 5–6 October 1556. Hemu had his Rajyabhishek or Coronation at Purana Quila on 7 October 1556, declared 'Hindu Raj' in North India, and was bestowed the title of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya. Hemu, who later lost his life at the Second battle of Panipat in Nov. 1556, subsequently had his torso hung outside this fort to create terror among Hindus.
CONSTRUCTION
The walls of the Fort rise to a height of 18 metres, traverse about 1.5 km, and have three arched gateways: the Bara Darwaza (Big Gate) facing west, which is still in use today; the south gate, also popularly known as the 'Humayun Gate' (probably so known because it was constructed by Humayun, or perhaps because Humayun's Tomb is visible from there); and lastly, the 'Talaqi Gate', often known as the "forbidden gate". All the gates are double-storeyed sandstone structures flanked by two huge semi-circular bastion towers, decorated with white and coloured-marble inlays and blue tiles. They are replete with detailing, including ornate overhanging balconies, or jharokhas, and are topped by pillared pavilions (chhatris), all features that are reminiscent of Rajasthani architecture as seen in the North and South Gates, and which were amply repeated in future Mughal architecture. Despite the grandeurs of the exterior, few of interior structures have survived except the Qila-i Kuhna Mosque and the Shermandal, both credited to Sher Shah.
INDRAPRASTHA
Delhi is thought by some to be located at the site of the legendary city of Indraprastha founded by the Pandavas from Mahabharata period, which is consequently considered the 'First City of Delhi', In support of this, until 1913, a village called Indrapat existed within the fort walls.
Ironically, the dates in support of Indraprastha and said five thousand year old city clash directly with proof found in other sites in India, namely the Indus Valley Civilization
Cultural cross reference of the larger Indian sphere at the time, negates many modern commonly accepted theories.
EXCAVATIONS
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations at Purana Qila in 1954–55 and again from 1969 to 1973 by B. B. Lal, and its findings and artefacts are exhibited at the Archaeological Museum, Purana Qila. This includes Painted Grey Ware, dating 1000 BC, and various objects and pottery signifying continuous habitation from Mauryan to Sunga, Kushana, Gupta, Rajput, Delhi Sultanate and Mughal periods.
HISTORY
Purana Qila, situated on the banks of Yamuna, was constructed by the Pandavas as Indraprastha 5,000 years ago, during the period of the Indus Valley civilization. It is where Humayun's capital Din Panah was located. Later it was renovated and named Shergarh by the first Afghan emperor of India, Sher Shah Suri. The Hindu king Hemu (Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya), often referred to as the last Hindu emperor of India, was crowned there after defeating Akbar's forces in the Battle of Delhi (1556) on 7 October 1556. The Fort was supposed to be unlucky for rulers who occupied the site; Humayun, Sher Shah Suri, and Hemu all had but relatively brief tenures ensconced there - Humayun on two separate occasions, having lost the fort to Sher Shah only five years after erecting it, and dying within a year of recapturing it 15 years later. Akbar did not rule from here and Shahjahan built a new fort in Delhi known as Lal Qila ("Red Fort").
When Edwin Lutyens designed the new capital of British India, New Delhi in the 1920s, he aligned the central vista, now Rajpath, with Purana Qila. During the Partition of India, in August 1947 the Purana Qila along with the neighbouring Humayun's Tomb, became the site for refuge camps for Muslims migrating to newly founded Pakistan. This included over 12,000 government employees who had opted for service in Pakistan, and between 150,000–200,000 Muslim refugees, who swarmed inside Purana Qila by September 1947, when Indian government took over the management of the two camps. The Purana Qila camp remained functional till early 1948, as the trains to Pakistan waited till October 1947 to start.
In the 1970s, the ramparts of Purana Qila were first used as a backdrop for theatre, when three productions of the National School of Drama were staged here: Tughlaq, Andha Yug and Sultan Razia, directed by Ebrahim Alkazi. In later decades it has been the venue of various important theatre productions, cultural events, and concerts. Today, it is the venue of a daily sound and light presentation after sunset, on the history of the "Seven Cities of Delhi", from Indraprastha through New Delhi.
QILA-I-KUHNA MOSQUE
The single-domed Qila-i-Kuna Mosque, built by Sher Shah in 1541 is an excellent example of a pre-Mughal design, and an early example of the extensive use of the pointed arch in the region as seen in its five doorways with the 'true' horseshoe-shaped arches. It was designed as a Jami Mosque, or Friday mosque for the Sultan and his courtiers. The prayer hall inside, the single-aisled mosque, measures 51.20m by 14.90m and has five elegant arched prayer niches or mihrabs set in its western wall. Marble in shades of red, white and slate is used for the calligraphic inscriptions on the central iwan, marks a transition from Lodhi to Mughal architecture. At one time, the courtyard had a shallow tank, with a fountain.
A second storey, accessed through staircases from the prayer hall, with a narrow passage running along the rectangular hall, provided space for female courtiers to pray, while the arched doorway on the left wall, framed by ornate jharokas, was reserved for members of the royal family. On a marble slab within the mosque an inscription reads: "As long as there are people on the earth, may this edifice be frequented and people be happy and cheerful in it". Today it is the best preserved building in Purana Qila.
SHER MANDAL
The Sher Mandal named for Farid (sher shah) who had tried to finish what was ordered by Babur but had died during the initial phase and so construction was halted until the arrival of Humayun.
This double-storeyed octagonal tower of red sandstone with steep stairs leading up to the roof was intended to be higher than its existing height. Its original builder was Babur who ordered the construction and was used as a personal observatory and library for his son Humayun, finished only after he recaptured the fort. It is also one of the first observatories of Delhi, the first being in Pir Gharib at Hindu Rao at Ridge built in the 14th century by Firoz shah Tughlaq. The tower is topped by an octagonal chhatri supported by eight pillars and decorated with white marble in typical Mughal style.
Inside there are remnants of the decorative plaster-work and traces of stone-shelving where, presumably, the emperor's books were placed.
This was also the spot where, on 24 January 1556 Humayun fell from the second floor to his death. He slipped while hastening to the evening prayers, following his hobby of astronomical star gazing at the top of this private observatory. He fell headlong down the stairs and died of his injuries two days later. Entry inside the library is now prohibited.
OUTLYING MONUMENTS
Several other monument also lie around the complex, like Kairul Manzil, mosque built by Maham Anga, Akbar's foster-mother, and which was later used as a madarsa. Sher Shah Suri Gate or Lal Darwaza, which was the South Gate to Shergarh, the city he founded, also lies opposite the Purana Qila complex, across Mathura Road, south-east of the Kairul Manzil.
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Almost fully healed completed Koi Tattoo. Took about 4 hours to complete the shading and I could'nt be happier!
*FAIRWEATHER* cx complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *FAIR WEATHER*cx
Headset:*VELO ORANGE* grand cru headset
Wheels: *VELO ORANGE* raid rim × *FAIRWEATHER* singlespeed hub
Tire: *SCHWALBE* delta cruiser tire
Crankset:*FSA* gimondi track crankset
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE* 128S brake lever
Handle: *VELO ORANGE* left bank handlebar
Stem:*FAIRWEATHER* UI-7 integrated stem
Saddle:*BROOKS* cambium C17
Front rack:*GAMOH*king carrier
*GEEKHOUSE* mudville complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *GEEKHOUSE* mudville
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset 1 1/8" (SV mango)
Wheels: *VELOCITY* dyad × *CHRIS KING* classic cross hub
Tire: *BRUCE GORDON* rock n' road al terrain 700c tire (black/skin)
Crankset: *SRAM* rival cyclocross crankset
Pedal: *CRANK BROTHERS* candy
Brake&shift lever:*SRAM* rival
FD&RD: *SRAM* rival
Front Brake:*PAUL* neo retro
Rear Brake:*PAUL* touring canti
Handle: *RITCHEY* wcs logic 2
Stem:*THOMSON* elite x4 stem (silver)
Seat post: *THOMSON* elite seatpost (silver)
Saddle:*WTB* divo saddle (yeti)
Displayed outside of a bookstall in Athens, I found this offering, although in English, to be a little incomplete. Certainly it contained no information on Bristol Omnibus Company 9552, A952SAE, which is in my possession, nor any reference to the six Roe bodied convertible open top buses delivered to Weston-super-nare depot in 1984.
*REW10WORKS*road complete custom
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *REW10WORKS*road
special paint by COOKPAINTWORKS
Fork:*WOUND UP*
Headset:*CHIRIS KING*
Wheels: *VELOCITY*a23 rim × *CHIRIS KING*r45
Tire: *CLEMENT*strada lgg
Crankset:*SHIMANO*ultegra
Brake&shift lever:*SHIMANO*ultegra
FD&RD:*SHIMANO*ultegra
Brake:*SHIMANO*ultegra
Handle: *NITTO×FAIRWEATHER*mod174 all road bar
Stem:*NITTO*ui85bx
Seat post: *KENT ERIKSEN*titanium
Saddle:*FIZIK*arione
*SURLY* steamroller complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *SURLY* steamroller frame&fork set BLUE LUG CUSTOM PAINT by COOK PAINT WORKS
Wheels: *VELOCITY* deep-v rim × *GRAN COMPE* small track hub
Tire: *TIOGA* comodo (black)
Headset:*VELO ORANGE* grand cru headset 1 1/8" (silver)
Brake:*DIA-COMPE* brs 101 brake set (white)
Handle: *SOMA*
Stem:*THOMSON* elite stem (25.4mm/15°/black)
Bartape: *FIZIK* microtex bartape
Saddle: *SELLE ITALIA* turbo saddle (black suede)
Crankset: *WHITE INDUSTRIES* eno single speed crank (silver)
The Webb Ellis Cup has completed its journey around Dubai as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. The first day of the visit saw pupils from Rashid School for boys get a chance to see the Trophy. With many of the pupils already playing Rugby, it was an inspirational moment to get so close to the game’s biggest prize. Later that day the Webb Ellis Cup was guest of honour at a reception hosted by the British Embassy which was attended by various members of the local Rugby community. This included a number of previous Rugby World Cup stars including former Wales international, Tom Shanklin, former Scotland international, Rory Lawson and former Samoan international, Apollo Perelini.
*HUNTER CYCLES* cx complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *HUNTER CYCLES* cx
Fork: *ENVE* taperd cross disc fork
Headset:*CHRIS KING* inset7 (brown)
Wheels: *HED.* belgium C2 rim 700c (all black) × *CHRIS KING* R45 disc hub (black)
Tire: *CHALLENGE* chicane
Crankset: *SRAM* force22 crankset
Pedal: *CRANK BROTHERS* candy
Brake&shift lever:*SRAM* force 22
FD&RD: *SRAM* force 22
Brake:*AVID* bb7sl disc brake
Handle: *RITCHEY* evo curve
Stem:*THOMSON* elite x2 stem (black)
Seat post: *THOMSON* masterpiece seatpost (black)
Saddle:*FIZIK* arione
Bartape:*LIZARD SKINS* dsp 2.5 bartape (green)
1. Runners Release, 2. Night lights, 3. Goes Bang, 4. Narrow, 5. Reflectology, 6. Let them eat crumbs, 7. Farmyard, 8. Blooming, 9. Up the downside, 10. Signs and Arrows, 11. Crafted, 12. Strawberry festival, 13. Whoops, 14. Collectible, 15. Jumper Cable, 16. Splash of Colour, 17. Make a Shake, 18. Cheese, its good, 19. In the round, 20. The Big Six, 21. Stacked, 22. Coffee Time, 23. Thermal Wonderland, 24. A rough morning, 25. Beacon, 26. Ministry of funny walks, 27. Find your way, 28. Leaving nibbles, 29. Light Play, 30. Hill Climb 31. End of Days, 32. Spot of Colour, 33. Heritage, 34. Someones had a bad day, 35. Lunch is served, 36. Storm Warning, 37. All in a row, 38. Bird Brain, 39. Walking Collection, 40. Play a round, 41. Bites of heaven, 42. Making a mess, 43. They're back!, 44. Chilled As, 45. Moomba, 46. Digging out, 47. Boing, 48. Sneak Peek, 49. Unpacking, 50. Triple Glazed, 51. Monochrome, 52. Wrought, 53. Dino, 54. Happy Place, 55. Clever Use of Tools, 56. Hungry, 57. Fairy Falls, 58. Memorial, 59. That Tree, 60. Kiwi House 61. Explorer, 62. It came home from Keas, 63. Helping hand, 64. Chopping, 65. Experimentation, 66. Cleaning out, 67. Well Lit, 68. Light the Night, 69. Weka, 70. Stand Out, 71. Home Base, 72. Skater Boi, 73. I've lost my..., 74. Candelabra, 75. Under Cover, 76. Nothing to see here, 77. Tonga Arches, 78. Testing set up, 79. Playground fun, 80. A childs pencil case, 81. Counting my coins, 82. Constant Motion, 83. In Bud, 84. First Swim, 85. How DARE You?, 86. Above it all, 87. Reflective, 88. Reflector, 89. Lit from within, 90. We Are One 91. Slime, 92. Flow, 93. Thanks Eli, 94. Go speed racer, 95. Pink and Red, 96. You never know when you need a spoon, 97. Boulderific, 98. Haze, 99. Night Luge, 100. Under the bridge, 101. Light, 102. Sailing away, 103. Narrow path, 104. Camping Beauty, 105. Wingtip, 106. Learner, 107. Floral, 108. Half Mast, 109. 5's a crowd, 110. Soon, my precious, 111. Calm and Smooth, 112. Defrost Mode, 113. And He's Off, 114. Pick One, 115. Winnings, 116. Generation, 117. Witchery, 118. He reads, I read, 119. Wet
The Webb Ellis Cup has completed its journey around Dubai as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. The first day of the visit saw pupils from Rashid School for boys get a chance to see the Trophy. With many of the pupils already playing Rugby, it was an inspirational moment to get so close to the game’s biggest prize. Later that day the Webb Ellis Cup was guest of honour at a reception hosted by the British Embassy which was attended by various members of the local Rugby community. This included a number of previous Rugby World Cup stars including former Wales international, Tom Shanklin, former Scotland international, Rory Lawson and former Samoan international, Apollo Perelini.
finally done..tooks me about 1 week to complete this project b/c of the drying time required inbetween steps.
Cake, Carmella and Blue are very happy with their new outfits. Tops, tulle skirt, and dress all from Dolly Coordinate for a Small doll. I drafted up the leggings that Blue is wearing.
*HUNTER CYCLES* cyclocross complete biks
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *HUNTER CYCLES* cyclocross
Headset: *CHRIS KING* nothreadset 1 1/8" (SV black)
Wheels: *HED.* belgium C2 rim × *CHRIS KING* R45 hub
Tire: *CHALLENGE* eroica tire (black/sikin)
Handle:*NITTO*
Stem:*FAIRWEATHER* UI-7 integrated stem (silver)
Saddle:*WTB* volt SLT saddle (black)
Brake&Shift Lever:*SRAM* force
FD&RD:*SRAM* force
Crankset:*SRAM* force
Brake:*PAUL* neo retro & touring canti (polish)
Seatpost: *KENT ERIKSEN* titanium seatpost (straight/green)
A complete privilege to be up close with these magnificent animals. I make no excuse for posting so many and I have many ,many more of a wonderful day out.
Though I am a closet snob, with our time frame and dwindeling budget we had to get creative. Thanks to Sam's we came up with this closet system, it gave us the custom feel with out the custom price.
*LEVEL* road complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *LEVEL* 650c custom road
Tire: *CONTINENTAL* grand prix 4000s tire (black)
Crankset: *CAMPAGNOLO* veloce crankset
Shift&Brakelever:*CAMPAGNOLO* veloce
FD&RD:*CAMPAGNOLO* veloce
Brake: *CAMPAGNOLO* veloce
Stem: *NITTO* technomic stem (silver)
Handle: *NITTO* b135aa randonneur drop handle (silver)
Bartape:*BROOKS* leather bartape (honey)
Seatpost: *NITTO* 65 seatpost (silver)
Saddle: *BROOKS* swift chrome (honey)
*FAIRWEATHER* CX complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *FAIRWEATHER* CX frame Stone surface custom painted by COOK PAINT WORKS
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset (brown)
Stem: *ENVE* carbon stem
Brake hanger:*FAIRWEATHER* cable hanger (black)
Handle:*ENVE* road bar
Wheels: *ROLF PRIMA* vigor cx
Tire: *CLEMENT*
Brake & Shift lever:*SRAM* cx1
RD: *SRAM* cx1
Crankset: *SRAM* CX1 crankset
BB:*PHILWOOD* outboard bb classic
Saddle: *SELLE ITALIA* flite slr
Brake: *AVID* shorty ultimate