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After Completing Thursday's Runs This Then Worked Friday's 3S13 08.51 Wrenthorpe Recp. To Grimsby Town The Route And Timings Were
Wrenthorpe Recp. 08.51 . 08.51 RT
Wakefield Westgate 08.53 1/2 . 08.53 1/4 RT
Wakefield Westgate Sth Jn 08.56 . 08.55 1/4 RT
Wakefield West Jn 08.58 . 08.57 3/4 RT
Wakefield Kirkgate 08.59 1/2 . 08.58 3/4 RT
Calder Bridge Jn 09.02 . 09.00 1/2 1E
Oakenshaw Jn 09.06 . 09.03 2E
Crofton West Jn 09.09 . 09.05 1/4 3E
Hare Park Junction 09.13 To 09.15 N/R 09.16 1/2 1L
Fitzwilliam 09.20 . 09.21 1/2 1L
Hemsworth Loop 09.21 1/2 . 09.22 3/4 1L
South Kirkby Jn 09.25 . 09.25 1/2 RT
South Elmsall 09.26 1/2 . 09.27 RT
Adwick Jn 09.30 . 09.32 1/2 2L
Skellow Jn 09.31 . 09.34 1/4 3L
Applehurst Jn 09.37 . 09.37 1/4 RT
Thorpe Marsh Jn 09.39 . 09.38 1/4 RT
Hatfield & Stainforth [HFS] 09.46 To 09.48 09.43 . 09.46 1/4 1E
Thorne Jn 09.52 . 09.49 1/2 2E
Thorne South 09.53 1/2 . 10.07 3/4 14L
Crowle 10.01 . 10.15 14L
Althorpe 10.05 1/2 . 10.20 1/2 14L
Gunhouse Loop 10.07 . 10.21 14L
Scunthorpe West Jn 10.09 1/2 . 10.25 1/4 15L
Scunthorpe 10.10 . 10.24 1/2 14L
Frodingham Jn 10.11 No Report
Scunthorpe Trent Jn 10.12 . 10.25 3/4 13L
North Lincoln Jn 10.13 . 10.26 1/4 13L
Scunthorpe F.O.B. Jn 10.16 . 10.28 12L
Appleby Lc 10.18 . 10.30 1/4 12L
Elsham 10.24 . 10.36 1/2 12L
Wrawby Jn 10.27 . 10.41 14L
Barnetby 10.29 . 10.41 3/4 12L
Brocklesby Jn 10.36 . 10.50 1/4 14L
Habrough Jn 10.38 . 10.51 3/4 13L
Habrough 10.39 . 10.52 1/2 13L
Stallingborough 10.46 1/2 . 10.58 11L
Healing 10.49 . 10.59 1/2 10L
Great Coates 10.51 1/2 . 11.00 3/4 9L
Grimsby Marsh Jn 10.52 1/2 . 11.01 3/4 9L
Grimsby Town [GMB] 10.56 . 11.05 1/2 9L
LEGO Minecraft is an underestimated theme. I've long been a fan of the game and the theme, and the style translates perfectly into LEGO bricks. Since the mini figure scale sets first made their way onto shelves, I've been collecting the fun figures and mobs, and I've accumulated quite a collection of critters and Steves and Alexes. So, in the few spare weekends I can get away from school to my home and collection, I've been working on a display to house all these figurines in style. What started small has grown into a 64x64 stud layout, complete with play features inspired by Minecraft sets. The final display is waiting on one last Bricklink order to arrive and a visit home to complete, but I couldn't help but share these very recognizable village structures that will be part of the display. While they're nothing mind-boggling (no crazy techniques here), I hope they'll help you appreciate the beauty that can be found in the simplicity of this style.
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REVOK • TYKE
REVOK, HAN, CHEWY, WITNES & some JAWA'S
Better viewed: LARGE
Stitched Panorama from 27 original photos. Located just down the street from my favorite Korean Soft Tofu restaurant. To see a photos of the other productions: CLICK HERE
Orange County, CA (yeah... Orange County)
The Twin Star is the staple sidearm of the Freedonian Military. This dual-emitter laser pistol is powered by screw-plug style batteries, and comes with an e-meter and a red dot sight.
a fine way to celebrate my 3rd houseiversary is to finally finish this amazingly gorgeous, ridiculously soft Fríða sweater testknit, designed by Edda Lilja Guðmundsdóttir and made from a huge number of different yarns — just so excited about this one!
Back in the days before the cell phone and internet, you had to just stumble upon the good things. In 1988, a CSX inspection train rolls through Halethorpe, Maryland behind a pair of CSX F-units.
Complete 4x5 setup:
- Tachihara 4x5
- 4x5 BTZS focusing cloth (very good)
- Fujinon CMW 125/5.6 (image circle 204 mm @ f/22)
- 2x FIdelity Elite film holders
- 3x NEW Toyo 4x5 film holders
- 6 filters
- Cokin P filter system + 121M filter
- cable release 2x
- Ilford FP4+ 4x5 FIlm unopened box of 25 sheets (Exp. 12/2014)
This captured the mother when she finally was able to carry her little one off into the brush to rest with her. It truly was amazing to watch this take place and to see how gentle they are with their young.
Did not plan to post so many together but felt the story would have perhaps a little more meaning.
Thanks for stopping by !
I will show Mom tomorrow .
Wooo finished!
It's so funny to see the pieces all jumbled up. Upside down, sideways. I think the colours worked out pretty harmoniously.
659 looking very complete, Graham and I are super happy with the way the bus looks and its in keeping with our Lynx which is sitting behind. Hopefully we will have our little Dodge done soon to complete our little collection of buses
Reynolds 531 track frame (most probably fully chromed under the white paint).
Suntour Superbe track specific crankset (165 mm) and bottom bracket.
Miche 144 BCD 52 T chainring (With lovely little hearts, check the close ups!)
Zeus headset.
Ambrosio track handlebar.
Cinelli stem.
Campagnolo Chorus Bottom Bracket.
Velocity hubs on Weinmann DP18 all black rims (no silver machined brake surface).
SRAM chain.
Schwalbe Lugano 700x23 tyres (Michelin tubes).
Selle Italia Trans Am saddle.
the toile, the test garment, is completed. it's all only tacked, not machined, apart from the neckline because i wanted to practise understitching the neck collar. i've done another fitting. no adjustments to the toile needed
i was going to take it apart and reassemble for extra practise but with the neck machined it would mean cutting out another toile so i'll leave it at that.
fabric for the actual dress green linen 2 metres @ £7 a metre
toile calico 2 metres @ £3 per metre
width for both linen and calico 1m 50cm
new techniques to learn for the classic shift dress
alterations to be made to the draft pattern
(update 6th september, 2024 toile ok no alterations needed)
an invisible zip to be fitted
darts
understitching
collar interfacing
i'm following the pattern in this reference book flic.kr/p/2q55djV
'the dressmaking book' by alison smith mbe publisher dk
the classic shift dress page 168
alongside the reference book i use you tube tutorials that i search for when more explanation is needed
How to Sew Darts | Beginner & Advanced www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9x-i-txyfo
5 Tips on how sew non-pointy darts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8M_TLn_do4
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaza9t-CAiQ
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper - Updated
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG8CSr11kjA
How To Sew Invisible Zipper On Shirt / Dress | Sewing Technique Tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHNrRoCSxaE
Invisible Zipper
www.youtube.com/shorts/npDSSAMzNNc
Super clever invisible zip trick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UyfKL5G-Bw
how to understitch www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFz4tsplENI
what is understitching?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnRDeKqKgto
ten top stitching tips www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDRXfYgkU4k
Top and Dress
Detailed Sewing Tutorial For A Beginner : Simple Linen Top, Bias Binding Neckline【Free Pattern】
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFiT8UcU54
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
LINEN DRESS DIY【Free Pattern +Easy Draft】Step by Step Guide for Beginner /back opening /Skirt Pleats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s
Download the Pattern
www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/
BASIC SEAM POCKET
www.madebysachi.com/2022/07/09/basic-seam-pocket/
How to Sew Pleats | Box Pleat, Knife Pleat, Inverted Box Pleat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRlHcPh38MY
Forming Box Pleats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNXJ_BIsb1E
Inverted Pleat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfdE3DlJdFQ
setting the sleeve www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqo-SIy8MXY&t=178s
coat pattern pattern instructions www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/serena-wool-coat#lo...
How to properly sew a shawl collar jacket/sewing techniques for beginners www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjeqgIfSt9c
Easy Way To Sewing shawl collar | Coat Collar Tutorial Cutting and Stitching | Sewing Tutorial www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUZjA9JErI
my sewing machine JL220 flic.kr/p/2odruLA from john lewis www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-jl220-sewing-machine-pepperm...
sewing machine maintenance flic.kr/p/2q9GVTh
How to Use your SEWING MACHINE (for Beginners)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmaZBTMzkoY
A Beginners' Guide To Using Your Sewing Machine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=imryOl_LNaw
Beginners Sewing Course - Day 1 - The Basics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGITrkYdjJs
Seam Finishes
10 SEAM FINISHES Without a Serger || Basic to Couture
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt7JxC_bIc&t=596s
7 Seam Types and How to Make it- Sewing Lesson for Beginner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax6JDDP_6O8
French Seam Pockets
How to Add Pockets to a Side Seam using French Seams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatWJL_aAYY
Lining
How to add lining to ANY dress pattern | Sewing Tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENKI3fSBQBo
How To Sew a Slip Stitch by Hand
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjky55Cp1_I
Buttonholes
3 Sewing Tips to Make Buttonholes Neatly and Quickly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oOz28Ybk8I
How to Machine-Sew and Custom-sized Buttonhole
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6P-TKK3tjg&t=135s
Place and Sew Hooks and Eyes Correctly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d06GhQx_Wg
How to Fix a Low Neckline
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U-W6W5fh-4
Interfacing
How to fuse iron-on interfacing to fabric
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7idVbAkUBTU
reference books
i'm a complete beginner at dressmaking. posting photos of progress to encourage myself to continue www.flickr.com/photos/connect2012/albums/72177720305370633/ i'm not making any recommendations ...
I captured this ladybug at the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Zuiko 50mm macro, f/8.0, 1/640 sec., 400 ISO, extension tube, handheld)
You should come to one or all of these shows. See wavelengthtoronto.com for the particulars.
Number 002 of 185
Fine print reads:
Directly inspired by page 27 of 'Drukkerij Trio' by Piet Zwart, 1931.
Most of these 2 x spreads are in the 'Shells ~ Geometry' album. To be able to see them all together.
Museum Adventures
Elijah by Burne Jones. Started 1874 completed 1890s. Watercolour on bodycover on Canvas.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
This was just what I needed, a complete pampering and lovely makeover and photo session.... huge thanks to the fantastic JoJo and Tim/Tamara from FourthSpace, a brilliant makeover service and such lovely and friendly people. (www.thefourthspace.com or their flickr account at www.flickr.com/photos/thefourthspace.)
So what do you think about the new look? More pics to come from this session... don't worry, I won't subject you to all 350 though :)
Completed in 1776 as a venue for elegant recreation. Acquired in 1974 and restored by the Michaelides family after being marked for demolition following closure in 1967.
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. The best-selling single of his solo career, its lyrics encourage the listener to imagine a world at peace without the barriers of borders or the divisiveness of religions and nationalities, and to consider the possibility that the focus of humanity should be living a life unattached to material possessions.Lennon and Yoko Ono co-produced the song and album of the same name with Phil Spector. Recording began at Lennon's home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England, in May 1971, with final overdubs taking place at the Record Plant, in New York City, during July.Lennon and Ono co-produced the song and album with Phil Spector, who commented on the track: "We knew what we were going to do ... It was going to be John making a political statement, but a very commercial one as well ... I always thought that 'Imagine' was like the national anthem."[14] Lennon described his working arrangement with Ono and Spector: "Phil doesn't arrange or anything like that—[Ono] and Phil will just sit in the other room and shout comments like, 'Why don't you try this sound' or 'You're not playing the piano too well'... I'll get the initial idea and ... we'll just find a sound from [there]."[15]
Recording began at Ascot Sound Studios, Lennon's newly built home studio at Tittenhurst Park, in May 1971, with final overdubs taking place at the Record Plant, in New York City, during July.[15] Relaxed and patient, the sessions began during the late morning, running to just before dinner in the early evening. Lennon taught the musicians the chord progression and a working arrangement for "Imagine", rehearsing the song until he deemed the musicians ready to record.[4] In his attempt to recreate Lennon's desired sound, Spector had some early tapings feature Lennon and Nicky Hopkins playing in different octaves on one piano. He also initially attempted to record the piano part with Lennon playing the white baby grand in the couple's all-white room. However, after having deemed the room's acoustics unsuitable, Spector abandoned the idea in favour of the superior environment of Lennon's home studio.[5] They completed the session in minutes, recording three takes and choosing the second one for release.[16] The finished recording featured Lennon on piano and vocal, Klaus Voormann on bass guitar, Alan White on drums and the Flux Fiddlers on strings.[17]
Issued by Apple Records in the United States in October 1971, "Imagine" became the best-selling single of Lennon's solo career.[18] It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100[19] and reached number one in Canada on the RPM national singles chart, remaining there for two weeks.[20] Upon its release the song's lyrics upset some religious groups, particularly the line: "Imagine there's no heaven".[21] When asked about the song during one of his final interviews, Lennon said he considered it to be as strong a composition as any he had written with the Beatles.[7] He described the song's meaning and explicated its commercial appeal: "Anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic, but because it is sugarcoated it is accepted ... Now I understand what you have to do. Put your political message across with a little honey."[22] In an open letter to Paul McCartney published in Melody Maker, Lennon said that "Imagine" was "'Working Class Hero' with sugar on it for conservatives like yourself".[23] On 30 November 1971, the Imagine LP reached number one on the UK chart.[24] It became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album of Lennon's solo career. One month after the September release of the LP, Lennon released "Imagine" as a single in the United States; the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and the LP reached number one on the UK chart in November, later becoming the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album of Lennon's solo career. Although not originally released as a single in the United Kingdom, it was released in 1975 to promote a compilation LP and it reached number six in the chart that year. The song has since sold more than 1.6 million copies in the UK; it reached number one following Lennon's death in December 1980.BMI named "Imagine" one of the 100 most-performed songs of the 20th century. The song ranked number 30 on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of the 365 Songs of the Century bearing the most historical significance. It earned a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. A UK survey conducted by the Guinness World Records British Hit Singles Book named it the second best single of all time, and Rolling Stone ranked it number 3 in their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Since 2005, event organisers have played it just before the New Year's Times Square Ball drops in New York City. Dozens of artists have performed or recorded versions of "Imagine", including Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Joan Baez, Elton John, and Diana Ross. Emeli Sandé recorded a cover for the BBC to use during the end credits montage at the close of the 2012 Summer Olympics coverage in August 2012. "Imagine" subsequently re-entered the UK Top 40, reaching number 18.A 1971 Billboard advertisement for "Imagine"
Lennon and Ono co-produced the song and album with Phil Spector, who commented on the track: "We knew what we were going to do ... It was going to be John making a political statement, but a very commercial one as well ... I always thought that 'Imagine' was like the national anthem."Lennon described his working arrangement with Ono and Spector: "Phil doesn't arrange or anything like that—[Ono] and Phil will just sit in the other room and shout comments like, 'Why don't you try this sound' or 'You're not playing the piano too well'... I'll get the initial idea and ... we'll just find a sound from [there]."Recording began at Ascot Sound Studios, Lennon's newly built home studio at Tittenhurst Park, in May 1971, with final overdubs taking place at the Record Plant, in New York City, during July. Relaxed and patient, the sessions began during the late morning, running to just before dinner in the early evening. Lennon taught the musicians the chord progression and a working arrangement for "Imagine", rehearsing the song until he deemed the musicians ready to record. In his attempt to recreate Lennon's desired sound, Spector had some early tapings feature Lennon and Nicky Hopkins playing in different octaves on one piano. He also initially attempted to record the piano part with Lennon playing the white baby grand in the couple's all-white room. However, after having deemed the room's acoustics unsuitable, Spector abandoned the idea in favour of the superior environment of Lennon's home studio. They completed the session in minutes, recording three takes and choosing the second one for release. The finished recording featured Lennon on piano and vocal, Klaus Voormann on bass guitar, Alan White on drums and the Flux Fiddlers on strings.Issued by Apple Records in the United States in October 1971, "Imagine" became the best-selling single of Lennon's solo career It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached number 1 in Canada on the RPM national singles chart, remaining there for two weeks.[16] Upon its release the song's lyrics upset some religious groups, particularly the line: "Imagine there's no heaven". When asked about the song during one of his final interviews, Lennon said he considered it to be as strong a composition as any he had written with the Beatles. He described the song's meaning and explicated its commercial appeal: "Anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic, but because it is sugarcoated it is accepted ... Now I understand what you have to do. Put your political message across with a little honey." Lennon once told Paul McCartney that "Imagine" was "'Working Class Hero' with sugar on it for conservatives like yourself".[19] On 30 November 1971, the Imagine LP reached number one on the UK chart.[20] It became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album of Lennon's solo career.
Recognition and criticism
The John Lennon Peace Monument, Liverpool, England
Rolling Stone described "Imagine" as Lennon's "greatest musical gift to the world", praising "the serene melody; the pillowy chord progression; [and] that beckoning, four-note [piano] figure" Included in several song polls, in 1999, BMI named it one of the top 100 most-performed songs of the 20th century.] Also that year, it received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Triple J ranked it number 11 on its Hottest 100 of All Time list. "Imagine" ranked number 23 in the list of best-selling singles of all time in the UK, in 2000.[32] In 2002, a UK survey conducted by the Guinness World Records British Hit Singles Book ranked it the second best single of all time behind Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".[33] Gold Radio ranked the song number 3 on its "Gold's greatest 1000 hits" list.
Rolling Stone ranked "Imagine" number 3 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", describing it as "an enduring hymn of solace and promise that has carried us through extreme grief, from the shock of Lennon's own death in 1980 to the unspeakable horror of September 11th. It is now impossible to imagine a world without 'Imagine', and we need it more than he ever dreamed." Despite that sentiment, Clear Channel Communications included the song on its post-9/11 "do not play" list.On 1 January 2005, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation named "Imagine" the greatest song in the past 100 years as voted by listeners on the show 50 Tracks. The song ranked number 30 on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of the 365 Songs of the Century bearing the most historical significance. Virgin Radio conducted a UK favourite song survey in December 2005, and listeners voted "Imagine" number 1.[38] Australians selected it the greatest song of all time on the Nine Network's 20 to 1 countdown show on 12 September 2006. They voted it eleventh in the youth network Triple J's Hottest 100 Of All Time on 11 July 2009.Jimmy Carter said, "in many countries around the world—my wife and I have visited about 125 countries—you hear John Lennon's song 'Imagine' used almost equally with national anthems." On 9 October 2010, which would have been Lennon's 70th birthday, the Liverpool Signing Choir performed "Imagine" along with other Lennon songs at the unveiling of the John Lennon Peace Monument in Chavasse Park, Liverpool England. Beatles producer George Martin praised Lennon's solo work, singling out the composition: "My favourite song of all was 'Imagine'". Music critic Paul Du Noyer described "Imagine" as Lennon's "most revered" post-Beatles song. Urish and Bielen called it "the most subversive pop song recorded to achieve classic status."Fricke commented: "'Imagine' is a subtly contentious song, Lennon's greatest combined achievement as a balladeer and agitator."Authors Ben Urish and Ken Bielen criticised the song's instrumental music as overly sentimental and melodramatic, comparing it to the music of the pre-rock era and describing the vocal melody as understated. According to Blaney, Lennon's lyrics describe hypothetical possibilities that offer no practical solutions; lyrics that are at times nebulous and contradictory, asking the listener to abandon political systems while encouraging one similar to communism. Author Chris Ingham indicated the hypocrisy in Lennon, the millionaire rock star living in a mansion, encouraging listeners to imagine living their lives without possessions. Others argue that Lennon intended the song's lyrics to inspire listeners to imagine if the world could live without possessions, not as an explicit call to give them up Blaney commented: "Lennon knew he had nothing concrete to offer, so instead he offers a dream, a concept to be built upon."Blaney considered the song to be "riddled with contradictions. Its hymn-like setting sits uncomfortably alongside its author's plea for us to envision a world without religion." Urish and Bielen described Lennon's "dream world" without a heaven or hell as a call to "make the best world we can here and now, since this is all this is or will be." In their opinion, "because we are asked merely to imagine—to play a 'what if' game, Lennon can escape the harshest criticisms".Former Beatle Ringo Starr defended the song's lyrics during a 1981 interview with Barbara Walters, stating: "[Lennon] said 'imagine', that's all. Just imagine it."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imagine_(John_Lennon_song)
Comment Imagine de John Lennon est devenu un hymne universel…Par Daniel Ichbiah Article écrit pour le magazine STARfan - janvier 2011
"Dans de nombreux pays du monde et j'en ai visité près de 125, vous pouvez entendre 'Imagine' presque aussi souvent que l'hymne national."Ainsi s'est exprimé l'ancien président américain Jimmy Carter en 2006.Comment la chanson de Lennon a-t-elle acquis ce statut mythique ?Au moment de sa sortie en 1971, le single Imagine a connu un joli succès. C'était une chanson agréable avec un jolie partie de piano, une mélodie agréable et un tempo lent.Tandis que la chanson passe alors sur les ondes du monde entier, peu d'attention est réellement prêtée à ses paroles. Or, "Imagine" , sous des dehors romantiques et calmes, est une chanson fortement subversive. Lennon y distille des propos qui vont à l'encontre des principales valeurs de la société Américaine..
"Imaginez qu'il n'y ait pas de pays"
"Ce n'est pas si difficile"
"Rien qui nécessite de tuer et de mourir"
"Et pas de religion non plus".
C'est dans un livre de poèmes publié par Yoko Ono, Grapefruit, que Lennon a dit avoir trouvé l'inspiration pour "Imagine". L'artiste japonaise y distillait des instructions pour une nouvelle vie, telles que "imagine que tu es un fruit."
"Imagine" se classe n°3 au hit parade américain et l'album atteint même la position n°1. Cet hymne à la paix atteint la troisième position du hit parade américain et lui permet de renouer avec le succès. Pourtant, sur le moment, son message semble se diluer dans la quiétude des harmonies. Une jolie chanson, voilà tout.
C'est au fil du temps que "Imagine" va acquérir un statut particulier. Plus le temps passe et plus il semble qu'elle représente davantage qu'une chanson, qu'elle soit un hymne à part entière avec un message transcendant le temps…
Le 8 décembre 1980, Lennon est interviewé par Dave Sholin, un DJ de la station RKO. Au même moment, un désaxé fait le guet devant l'immeuble Dakota où réside le couple Lennon, son revolver enfoui dans une poche de sa parka. Au terme d'un cheminement intérieur chaotique, Chapman a fini par se persuader qu'il lui fallait éliminer John…C'est en quittant ce monde que Lennon révèle combien il était précieux. Quelques jours après sa disparition, cent mille fans se réunissent dans Central Park et devant l'immeuble Dakota dans un ultime hommage au Beatle disparu. Tous chantent l'hymne pour la paix "Give peace a chance". 10 minutes de silence sont observées et des milliers de ballons blancs sont libérés dans le ciel.Pour sa part, la ville de New York tient à célébrer la mémoire de Lennon à plus grande échelle. À Central Park, près de l'immeuble où habitait Lennon, une mosaïque est placée sur le sol avec ce mot "Imagine".
En Angleterre, le single était sorti en 1975 mais n'avait atteint que la 6ème position. Peu après la mort de Lennon en 1980, il ressort et se classe classe n°1 durant trois semaines. Il n'est délogé que par Lennon lui-même et le single "Woman".
En 1982, WABC, l'une des principales radios américaine - elle est née en 1921 - décide de changer de format et de ne plus diffuser de chansons, uniquement des talk-shows. Un long débat est organisé en interne afin de décider de la toute dernière chanson qui sera jouée par la station. C'est "Imagine" qui est choisi.Au cours de l'année 1988, le film Imagine : John Lennon retrace l'histoire du chanteur et remet la chanson au goût du jour. Il inclut une séquence où Lennon interprète ce titre sur son grand piano blanc Steinway.
Dans le très populaire film Forrest Gump qui sort en 1994, grâce à la magie de l'image de synthèse, Tom Hanks se retrouve face à John Lennon dans un show télévisé et le chanteur parle d'un endroit où il n'y aurait "pas de possessions", "pas de religions". La référence à la chanson fétiche de Lennon apparaît explicite.
Plus les années s'écoulent et plus il apparaît que la popularité de "Imagine" est devenue universelle et ne cesse de grandir. À l'occasion du changement de millenium, alors que les classements se multiplient, il va progressivement ressortir que"Imagine"occupe une place particulière dans le cœur du public.En 2002, Guiness World Records organise une enquête pour connaître le single préféré des britanniques. "Imagine" termine n°2 derrière "Bohemian Rhapsody" du groupe Queen.Le 9 décembre 2004, le magazine Rolling Stone publie sa liste des 500 meilleures chansons de tous les temps. "Imagine" y est classé à la 3ème position derrière "Like a Rolling Stone"de Bob Dylan et "Satisfaction" des Rolling Stones, loin devant la première chanson des Beatles figurant dans ce classement, "Hey Jude" qui est à la 8ème position.Au Canada, un sondage est mené la même année afin de déterminer la meilleure chanson des 100 dernières années. C'est "Imagine" qui arrive en tête. Un an plus tard, Virgin Radio conduit un sondage auprès du public britannique et là encore, c'est "Imagine" qui se classe n°1, devant "Hey Jude" des Beatles. En Australie, rebelotte : le 12 septembre 2006, "Imagine" est votée meilleure chanson de tous les temps."La chanson fait par ailleurs l'objet de très nombreuses reprises et assez souvent au cours d'occasions de soutien à une cause humanitaire. Le 21 septembre 2001, Neil Young l'interprète au cours d'un télethon organisé au profit des victimes de l'attaque sur les deux tours. Madonna intègre la chanson "Imagine" au programme de son Re-invention Tour de 2004 et la chante lors d'un concert en aide aux victimes du tsunami, le 15 janvier 2005 à Londres, concert auquel participent Norah Jones, Mary J. Bilge, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder… Pour l'occasion Madonnna cite Lennon parmi les personnalités auxquelles elle aimerait ressembler. La chanson est également reprise par Liza Minelli, Randy Crawford, Jack Johnson, Herbie Hancock et le groupe A Perfect Circle.Fait rare, la chanson obtient une reconnaissance de la part de politiciens et gouvernants. Le 8 décembre 2000, une statue de John Lennon est inaugurée au Havana Park de Cuba et pour l'occasion le président Fidel Castro rend hommage au chanteur en indiquant :"Je partage totalement ses rêves".
En 2003, pour célébrer le 80ème anniversaire de Shimon Peres, Bill Clinton chante"Imagine"en compagnie de 40 enfants israéliens et 40 enfants arabes. Trois ans plus tard, un autre ancien président américain, Carter déclare qu'au cours de ses parcours dans le monde, c'est "Imagine" qu'il entend le plus souvent, davantage que l'hymne national du pays !Lennon qui souhaitait laisser derrière lui un message de fraternité universel pouvait-il rêver mieux ?Daniel Ichbiah
USS Intrepid finished and on show. Pictures taken by Bluemoose (thanks). Took 5 hours to set-up last night, but well worth it!
Completed Moc from Brickcon 2015
(Sorry for the not so high quality photo, it was taken on my friends phone and it kinda turned out a little weird)
The switching layout is now pretty much finished. All areas are polished off and it’s a blast to operate. I’ve been quite happy with all the subtle details I’ve been able to model with this layout. It’s very fun to operate and I think really compliments whatever is running at the time!
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HST Journey
Mix of cotton solids, cotton batting, backing is Squirrel in Pool from Tula Pink's line the Birds and the Bees.
Technique: HSTs
Third quilt top and second quilt top finished. Indicative of my quilting journey.
Ivanna stepped onto the runway in a striking goth-rockabilly ensemble featuring a short ruffle dress in a bold giraffe print. Her updo hairstyle added a touch of vintage elegance, while dark lipstick and smoky eyes looked an edgy twist. She completed the outfit with statement vintage jewelry, blending wildness and sophistication. Each step exuded confidence, showcasing her unique spin on timeless rebellion.
Ivanna’s look was meticulously crafted to highlight her slender build and long legs, with the short ruffle giraffe-print dress drawing attention to her graceful silhouette. To balance the boldness, she adorned herself with retro jewelry—a delicate pearl necklace and matching earrings—that elegantly framed her face. Her curled updo added a vintage flair, tying the entire theme together. Finishing the look, sleek black heels provided a touch of classic sophistication, completing her modern take on goth-rockabilly glamour.
Ivanna has always been captivated by the fashion of the past, drawn to its timeless elegance and bold statements. For her, the beauty of vintage style lies in its versatility—it can be modernized to fit current trends or adapted to reflect her unique personality. She believes fashion has no rules, offering endless opportunities for self-expression and rebellion against norms. To Ivanna, every look is a chance to honor history while redefining it, proving that true style is fearless and ever-evolving.
Dress: Death Rocker Beauty Crocker Ari Dress- Animal
Heels: Buxom - Berlin Heels- Black
Hair: Truth - Lady- Brown
Gloves: Caboodle - Natalia
Gloves- Black
Necklace: *YS&YS* Infinity
Pearls Chocker
Earrings: Ruchell- Gold and Pearl Collection
Makeup: Temizi Store -Roxy Makeup
Tattoo: Oxydate- Fear Tattoo