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Definitely geeking out over the way this is packaged. Love the sound effects and the way it activates when they touch fists.
One lovely summer day, I headed out on a road north of Hinsdale Montana. It was probably the most remote route I have ever explored. EVER. I've never quite seen anything like it. It was amazing!
I don't know if you can tell...but there is absolutely nothing near this school. Middle of nowhere and nothing. Sitting alone in gorgeous prairie land--it's the Snake Creek School! And it looked as though it was still sometimes maintained, but definitely not used anymore. They left everything behind...desks, books, a piano, everything. Can you imagine going to school here? I think it would be lovely and so cozy in winter! And there is no outhouse! They have indoor plumbing--lucky kids who used to go here! I absolutely love snooping through abandoned schools, you can almost hear the teacher talking and the kids laughing and playing outside. And believe it or not I have found several schools with everything left behind, as if they just walked away at the end of the year. It's incredible, and makes me thankful to live where I do in such a remote place.
well, it could be turkey... but there is not shortage of meat in this restaurant's chicken rice soup!
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I was quite surprised to see these two in Bath today. I took a picture and asked what they were doing. It appears they were taking pictures of people wearing the wings. I didn't see any camera's, but they assured me that someone had one.
Lanercost Priory, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria
Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, to house Augustinian canons. The priory is situated at the village of Lanercost, Cumbria, England, within sight of Naworth Castle, with which it had close connections.
The foundation date was traditionally 1169, but can only be dated definitely between 1165 and 1174 on the evidence of charters. The dedication is to Mary Magdalene, unusual in the region.
It would seem the arrangements for founding the Priory were well advanced by the time of the foundation charter, as opposed to the more gradual process at Wetheral and St Bees priories. Robert de Vaux gave the land of Lanercost "between the ancient wall and the Irthing and between Burth and Poltros, the vill of Walton by stated bounds, the church of that vill with the chapel of 'Treverman,' the churches of Irthington, Brampton, Carlaton and Farlam". The charter of foundation states that the benefaction was made for the sake of Henry II, and for the health of the souls of his father Hubert and his mother Grace.
Soon after the foundation of the house, Robert de Vaux granted to the canons the right of free election, so that when the lord prior died the person on whom the choice of the canons or the greater part of them fell should be elected in his place.
The bulk of the church building dates from the late 13th century, though there is evidence of earlier work. The Priory buildings were constructed, at least in part, from stones derived from Hadrian's Wall, including a number of Roman inscriptions that were built into its fabric.
Visitors and raiders
The proximity to Scotland inevitably had an effect on the fortunes of the priory, and it was a target of Scots attacks in retaliation for English raids. This became acute after the outbreak of the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1296 the Scottish army encamped at Lanercost after burning Hexham priory and Lambley nunnery. The Scots were interrupted before the damage could become great, and they retreated through Nicolforest, having burnt some houses of the monastery but not the church. Similar depredations under Wallace continued the next year and led to calls for reprisals from the English.
Roman inscription, recording the presence of Legio VI Victrix on Hadrian's Wall nearby, now built into the priory wall.
Edward I made several visits to the priory in the latter part of his reign. In the autumn of 1280 he visited in the company of Queen Eleanor on his way to Newcastle. The canons met him at the gate in their copes, and although staying only a few days, he found time to take 200 stags and hinds while hunting in Inglewood forest. In 1300, on his way to the siege of Caerlaverock Castle, Edward stayed at Lanercost for a short while.
Edward's last visit was in 1306, travelling in a horse litter owing to age and illness, and accompanied by Queen Margaret. He arrived at Michaelmas and his stay extended until the following Easter, a duration of 6 months which put a huge burden upon the resources of the priory. It was while Edward was at Lanercost that the brothers of Robert de Brus and other Scottish captives were sent to Carlisle for execution by his order.
This last royal visit depleted the reserves of the priory, and the canons begged him for recompense, but a deal to acquire the church of 'Hautwyselle,' worth about 100 marks a year, fell through. However the king granted the appropriation of the churches of Mitford in Northumberland and Carlatton in Cumberland, for the relief of the Priory. In a letter to the Pope, Edward gave his reasons for generosity being the special devotion he felt to St Mary Magdalene, his long stay due to illness, and making good the damage of the Scots. Edward died shortly afterwards at Burgh by Sands in July 1307, whilst still campaigning against the Scots.
Lanercost Priory from the south. The foundations of the conventual buildings are in the foreground.
In August 1311, Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, came with his army and made it his headquarters for three days, "committing infinite evils" and imprisoning some canons, though later letting them free. By contrast in 1328, in fulfilment of the treaty between the Bruce and Edward III, a mutual interchange of good offices took place between the priory of Lanercost and Kelso Abbey in respect of their common revenues out of the church of Lazonby. Later though, in 1346, David II ransacked the conventual buildings and desecrated the church. Fresh from the overthrow of Liddel he "entered the holy place with haughtiness, threw out the vessels of the temple, stole the treasures, broke the doors, took the jewels, and destroyed everything they could lay hands on". As late as 1386, one of the priors was taken prisoner by the Scots and ransomed for a fixed sum of money and four score quarters of corn.
The fortunes of the priory were linked to the state of warfare and raids on the border. The priory was in relatively affluent circumstances before the outbreak of the war of Independence in 1296, and the annual revenue of the house was returned at £74 12s 6d in the 1291 valuation of Pope Nicholas IV. But by the taxation of 1318, the value had fallen almost to nothing.
The parish church
Lanercost Priory was dissolved in 1538 by Henry VIII, and the conventual buildings were stripped of their roofs, excepting the church building which continued in use as the parish church. In the late 17th century, as the nave deteriorated, the congregation used just the north aisle which had been re-roofed.
In 1747, the nave was re-roofed, but by 1847 the Priory was in a state of disrepair to the extent that the east end roof collapsed. However, by 1849, The church was in use again after a major restoration by Anthony Salvin. In the 1870s, there was further restoration by the Carlisle architect C. J. Ferguson.
At the Dissolution, ownership had passed to the Dacre family, and then in the early 18th century to the Howards. In 1929, the Priory ruins were put into public ownership, and today they are managed by English Heritage.
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There's no shortage of lists for Seattle to be on - best this, best that etc. However the latest list is definitely one not to shout about to attract more people here - this time we’re among the top five “major cities most likely to be spectacularly destroyed,” according to that stellar stalwart of scientific research, Cracked.com.
Coming in at #3 in the hit parade (so to speak), is "Seattle destroyed by…a lahar of mud and earth pouring down from an exploding Mount Rainier." OK, yes, a major explosion from Mount Rainier would damage the city End of Days-like, though mostly from ash in addition to a lahar.
Nearby Mt. St. Helens went ballistic in 1980 causing widespread devastation -- though thankfully stopped short of hitting greater populated areas. On a positive note, the voluminous amount of ash that spewed out from that last major eruption resulted in many locals setting up more or less for life in business by selling volcanic ash models, such as this supplier at Pike Place Market.
Leica M4 & 50mm Summicron DR
B+W Yellow Filter
Sekonic L-308S
Ilford Delta 100 (@80)
HC-110 (Dil.B - 1:31 - 6.30 min)
Plustek 7600i & Vuescan
Rock 'N' Roll Star
Shakermaker
Live Forever
Up In The Sky
Columbia
Supersonic
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Digsy's Dinner
Slide Away
Married With Children
The most recent Majorette Japan Series mix has now just hit UK TK Maxx stores though as per usual you'll have to visit several of their branches to have any hope in tracking them all down. Some of the castings and recolours I have already but was super happy in finding this all white Toyota GRMN Yaris.
Definitely more stock looking than its previous version, this one has no racing liveries or logos, just a lovely plain white and black giving it a avery crisp and clean appearance. "Premium" features run to working suspension, opening front doors and clear lense headlights.
Mint and boxed.
Definitely the sharpest looking KW T2000 I have ever seen, hauling for B-2 Express Lines Inc. from Olathe, KS, parked at the Papa John's Cardinal Stadium for MATS, in Louisville, KY in March, 2015.
Definitely not one of the greatest moon shots, but this was meant to be a test with the sharpness of Canon 70-200 f/4L USM. I had to crop a lot to fill the frame, but the moon was still pretty sharp at f/4. :)
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Taken during the Library of Michigan's Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference at the Grand Hotel. It was the three days before the hotel opened for the season on May 2, 2014. Definitely a late spring this year on Mackinac Island. Nice sunset on Thursday evening!
An XM8 prototype with an integrated UGL, recoil reducing stock and chambered in 6.5 grendel with a 30 round magazine. Fires 3- round burst and semi-automatic. Hope you like :)
definitely my favorite NHL player.
a friend/co-worker of mine got me his autograph at the All-Star game this year, in Ottawa, at the Scotia Bank Center. many thanks, Bobby, as you made me feel like a teenager again.
Go Boston!
First playoff game should be Ottawa vs Boston. Ha!
I was wrong...it's Washington vs Boston. Ottawa vs New York.