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This very location features in the sleeve notes of Pulp's album Different Class (released in 1995). In 1993, United Bristol LH 1661 MGR661P was on the two hourly trunk service between Ripon and Thirsk, and this is Thirsk market place.
Yesterday I went to the post office to ship these and two other orders of eye chips.... Now normally (any other time of year) this errand would take me anywhere from 5-15 minutes but yesterday was a different story....
First of all, there are twice as many people in this town as the town that I moved from, yet there is only one post office for this entire town... The town I moved from, with half as many people, had 4 post offices.... So I've never had to deal with the December/Christmas chaos at the post office quite like this before...
To make a long story short, it took me an hour and a half to mail these 3 orders of eye chips. O.O
Merry Christmas.
LOL
there was a resident duck which looked different from all the ducks and geese but always hung out with the mallards...and sometime with the swan and the geese...it could have been an albino or a cross...she had been here for a few years...and would always stand out in the crowd...the last 3 pictures are also related...
blogged little life update:
enhabiten.blogspot.com/2012/08/swimmingmoving.html
natural dyeing
newest is a deep grey blue chenille spread
For this MOC, I decided to try something different. While I usually focus on a particular home or building, this time I have created an entire diorama of a country estate. At the center is an old-fashioned three-story country home surrounded by extensive gardens including jasmine, gardenias, camellias, violets, daisies and a rose garden with a rose trellis promenade. An inlaid stone walkway allows easy access to the entire property. Additionally, the estate boasts a nice-sized guest cottage with its own garden. Two of the main features of the creation, as the title of the MOC indicates, is a large pond and 10 cherry blossom trees which surround the estate. There are also two oak trees, one of which has a swing. A pier extends into the pond for easy access to boating, fishing and swimming. The pond is surrounded by rocky outcroppings with tropical vegetation and a waterfall as well. Another feature of the MOC is a large fountain surrounded by multi-colored flower beds. Also, there is a gazebo, an old-fashioned well and two outdoor patios. The estate is surrounded by an ornate stone wall. However, as you can see, the gates are open, and guests are always welcome! Of course, there is a storm cellar under the house, the entrance to which is near the back porch, in case an errant tornado makes an appearance! This MOC is my idea of the perfect old-fashioned country estate and is my own original design.
Throughout the estate, you will find several four-legged friends including Toto, the terrier; Blanche, the poodle; Marcelle the husky and Pixey Clifton, the Chihuahua. Toto spends the greater part oh his day on the back porch near the storm cellar door subsequent to his experience with tornadoes in “The Wizard of Oz.”. Blanche is frequently found on the front porch of the main house where she enjoys welcoming any and all visitors. Marcelle enjoys standing on the pier and watching all the activity in the pond. Pixey Clifton’s favorite activity is to enjoy the cool waters of the pond by taking a ride on the large slide. Of course, she always wears her life preserver. Also, birds, squirrels, rabbits, frogs and turtles make the pond and foliage their homes.
Principal construction on this MOC begun on May 16, 2019 and was completed on August 16, 2019. It consists of literally thousands of pieces and specialty pieces as well as thousands of flowers and individual blades of grass. The MOC measures 5 feet by 6 feet or 30 square feet. It was a labor of love (except maybe for trying to keep the cherry blossoms attached to the trees!)
I want to thank everyone on here whose creations have truly been an inspiration to me and from whom I have learned so much. They have made me expand my horizons and endeavor to build bigger and better creations. I thank you for that. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed “Spring on Cherry Blossom Pond” as much as I have creating it.
CIRCA 1941...OR SO...I "GREW UP" IN A DIFFERENT GENERATION THAN THIS present
one. AS A VERY YOUNG PRIVILEGED CHILD, I LIVED IN A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE BY A
LAKE OUTSIDE ********PALESTINE****, ****TEXAS********. OUR FAMILY HAD
HELP...AN OLD WONDERFUL, WEATHERED, SLIGHTLY SCARY COLORED WOMAN NAMED BABY
RUTH WASHINTUN (SPELLING, CORRECT) WHO WOULD BRING HER CHILD, LEOMODGE,
WITH HER TO WORK . LEOMODGE AND I WOULD SHAKE STICKS AT COWS AND CHASE THEM
OUT IN THE WOODS. LEOMODGE WAS "EXOTIC". I WAS CRAZY ABOUT HIM. SO, THERE
YA GO...IN ADDITION, I DO KNOW HOW TO SPELL TORA TORA TORA...****
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THE FOLLOWING PAINTING IS THE SECOND LARGE WORK I HAVE SHOWN FROM A SERIES
OF NEW PAINTINGS TITLED "THE VISITORS". ****
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LONG LONG LONG STORY MADE SHORT, THE "CHILDREN" WHO LIVE AND WORK ON
BRENDA'S NUT FARM IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS (A STATE OF MIND) - SORTING AND
PICKING NUTS, ARE BEING VISITED BY "HUMANS" WHO ACCIDENTALLY WANDER/APPEAR
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE FARM. THE VISITORS (FOR YOU UNINFORMED)
INCLUDE BABY RUTH, LEOMODGE, ****PEARL**** McCANDLISS, DICK LONG (BOTH
GREEN DICK LONG AND PINK DICK LONG - DICK BEING "CHAMELEONIC"), LAVERNE,
AND OTHERS. AND, UH, DICK SHARES RENT WITH A TRANS-SPECIES NUN NAMED
JACK...BUT THEN, JACK IS ALSO JACK, THE “RAT TERROR”; HENCE, JACK IS
CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY BEING HIS SELF AND HIS OTHER SELF. IT’S ALL, UH,
GRIST FOR THE MILL…****
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PLEASE STAY TUNED. AND, DON'T BE ALARMED. ALL TURNS OUT WELL: A TAD SKEWED,
BUT - WELL...****
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donald roller ****wilson********
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FULL TITLE OF PAINTING FOLLOWS:****
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*DECEMBER 7, 1941, BRENDA'S NUT FARM NEAR THE HOUSE OF THE
FATHER...RICHARD'S (THRICE-FAILED ?) BAR MITZVAH***
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*NAUGHTY BETTY'S DECISION TO HAVE JIMMY CATER RICHARD'S BAR MITZVAH HAD
PROVEN DISASTROUS AT BEST! IN LIEU OF A LOVELY ASSORTED ARRAY, JIMMY HAD
PRODUCED ONE PICNIC HAM AND ONE BOTTLE OF POP, INTENDED AS A GANG-SUCK...***
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*AND, WELL, HERE THEY WERE...ALL HAVING BEEN ASCRIBED THEIR IMPLIED AND
SINGULARLY UNIQUE, HOMINAL IDIOSYNCRASIES - THEN CLOTHED BY AN UNSEEN
HAND...FROM THE LEFT - LEOMODGE, NAUGHTY BETTY, RICHARD, JIMMY, JACK, JUDY,
AND BEVERLY (WITH BIG OLE BEVERLY BEING SEEN AS HER MENOPAUSAL,
CRANKY OTHER-SELF, MRS. ROGERS)...***
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*LINKS OF A CHAIN...INNOCENT CHILDREN OF GOD...SOMETIMES NAUGHTY, SOMETIMES
NICE...SOME IN FRONT OF A GATELESS FENCE, SOME ON IT, SOME BEHIND...HEAD
BONES CONNECTED TO HEAD BONES, ACCORDING TO THE WORDS OF THE LORD...THE
LIMITED BOUNDARIES OF ONE MIND EXTENDING TO THE NEXT...***
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*A CONGREGATION OF LUNACY SUFFICIENT TO INCAPACITATE ANY REASONABLE
DENOUEMENT FOR A CIVIL TRANSACTION...AN UNABASHED AND RAUCOUS CONFUSION OF
SCREECHING, HOWLING, MEOWING, SMOKING, STIRRING, BUT
WELL-MEANING DESCENDANTS FROM THE ARC OF NOAH...(ALL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
LEOMODGE WASHINTUN)...LEOMODGE'S PRESENCE RESULTING FROM A MYSTERIOUS,
UNDOCUMENTED OR UNEXPLAINED, (PERHAPS EVEN UNSEEN) CIRCA NINETEEN
FORTY-ONE TEXAS BACKWOODS TRANSMIGRATION INTO THE "PRESENT"...LEOMODGE
HEARING THE REPETITIVE RECITATION, TORAH TORAH TORAH, AND MISINTERPRETING
THE CHANT AS AN OVERTURE TO AN IMPENDING JAPANESE ATTACK...***
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*ALL OF THIS ? YEP, IN THE STATE OF ARKINSAW - A STATE OF MIND - AND
UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES OF ANY OF IT - AT ALL - WOULD HAVE REQUIRED
THAT ONE BE EITHER HALF NUTS HIM-HER-SELF, OR AT LEAST HALFWAY BEEN THERE
(TO BOOT)...***
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*IT WAS STRAWBERRY...
The Iconic Ford Power Live Event took Place at Brands Hatch to Celebrate The Blue Badged Ford Motor Company and their Iconic Cars From both the Past and The Present. From Escort Mexico's to Modern Ford Mustang GT'S there was Everything for the Ford Enthusiast to enjoy.
The Support Races Featured During the Day were also Full of Different Makes and Models of Ford Racing Cars From The Focus RS to the Ford Escort and the Iconic Sierra Cosworth and even the Iconic Enduro KA series was Present and with Drivers and Spectators Ready the Racing was about to begin.
Lets Turn to the Race Track and See what is the First Support Race to make it onto the Race track.
Champion Of Brands (Qualifying)
First up Champion of Brands and with Fast and High Speed Action from Thease Machines Lets See who took that all important People Position to Start the Race in P1.
In First Place was (Tom Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Best Lap Time of 50.154 and a Top Speed of 86.70mph. Amazing work there Tom a truly Heroic and Brave Drive for Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Best Lap Time of 50.397 and a Top Speed of 86.28mph. Fantastic Work Niall Very Fast and Quick Driving.
In Third Place was (Colin Queen) in his Ray GR18 with a Best Lap Time of 50.399 and a Top Speed of 86.28mph. Another Incredible Driver in Colin Pushing Hard and Almost Taking Second Place from Niall. I think we are in for some Really Intense Racing but who will be Fast Enough to on Track to Take Victory?
Champion Of Brands (Race 1 Results)
After a Thrilling Battle that saw Tom Mills take Pole Position its time to find out who Won the Race and out of The Top Three Could Anyone else on the Grid Challenge them for a Spot on the Podium. Lets Find Out.
In First Place and taking the Win was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Lap Time of 50.518 and an Average Speed of 77.40mph. Incredible work there Niall Beating back Tom to take Victory in the First Race and a Well Determined Drive to Secure it.
In Second Place was (Tom Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Lap Time of 50.706 and an Average Speed of 77.38mph. Amazing Drive there Tom Keeping up with Niall and a Fantastic Battle thought the entire Race too.
In Third Place was (Colin Queen) in his RAY GR18 with a Lap Time of 50.820 and an Average Speed of 77.32mph. A Great Victory for Third Place on the Podium Colin showing a Determined Drive and a lot of Bravery thought the Race.
What an Incredible First Race to Start out the Days Events and with Another Coming up Soon after is it possible for Another Competitor to take Victory and the Spotlight? Lets Take A Look.
Champion Of Brands (Race 2 Results)
Race 2 Up Next and The Final Time for Anyone Racing in Champion of Brands to Score Points and Take Victory in either First Second or Third Place. After a Thrilling End to Race 1 which Saw Tom Mills getting Beaten by Niall Murray it was time to see who could Once Again bring the Roar and Thunder Home for a Final Time.
In First Place was (Niall Murray) in his Van Diemen BD21 with a Lap Time of 50.584 and an Average Speed of 84.84mph. Another Incredible Drive from Niall to once again take The Final Pole Position for Champion of Brands. Brilliant Drive there Niall.
In Second Place was (Tom Mills) in his Spectrum KMR with a Lap Time of 50.606 and an Average Speed of 84.47mph. Another Well Deserved Second Place for Tom Showing Incredible Car Control and Bravery Pushing the Limits on Every Corner to Keep up with Niall. Fantastic Drive Tom.
In Third Place was (Lucan Romenek) in his Van Diemen JL13 with a Lap Time of 50.927 and an Average Speed of 83.92mph. Very Well Done there Lucan Fantastic to see a New Driver take a Step onto the Podium and Celebrate the Victory.
What an Exciting Opening Day here at Brands Hatch for Ford Power Live with Champion of Brands Providing some Well Deserved Winners in Niall Tom Lucan and Colin. Well Done to all other Drivers taking Part and Continuing to Improve and do what it is that you Love. Keep Up the Momentum and Never Give Up Hope of One Day Making it to the Top Step of the Podium.
Lets See what Track Action is Next Up onto the Circuit as the Action Continues to Hot Up.
Clubman Sports Prototype Championship (Qualifying)
Clubman Sports Prototypes were up next and thease Mad Looking Machines are known for their Supreme Aerodynamics as well as Insane Straight Line Speed. each Driver will have to be on the ball and Keeping their Machine under Constant Control as they will be Powering round this 1,2 mile Indy Circuit at Speeds of at Least 90mph.
Lets Look to the Track to see who Qualified where and see who will be starting the Race on Pole.
In First Place and taking Pole Position was (Steve Dickens) in his Mallock MK29 with a Best Lap Time of 47.146 and a Top Speed of 92.23mph. Amazing Drive there Steve Very Fast and Committed for Pole Position.
In Second Place was (Clive Wood) in his Mallock MK23 with a Best Lap Time of 47.784 and a Top Speed of 91.00mph. Well Deserved there Clive Pushing that Mallock for all its worth and taking Second Place.
In Third Place was (Alex Champkin) Mallock MK27 Synergy with a Best Lap Time of 48.129 and a Top Speed of 90.35mph. Very Well Done there Alex Taking Third Place and a Spirited Drive with it.
A Very Fast and Fierce set of Drivers Ready to take on the Indy Circuit. Lets Get Right Down to the Action for Race 1.
Clubman Sports Prototype Championship (Race 1 Results)
After A Thrilling Battle in Qualifying Between Steve Clive and Alex which of them will be Poised and Ready to Attack on the Race Track to either Defend maintain or even potentially Loose their Positions to the other Drivers. Lets Find Out.
In First Place was (Steve Dickens) in his Mallock MK29 with a Lap Time of 48.076 and an Average Speed of 76.87mph. Incredible Driving there Steve Taking the Victory and the Spoils that come with it Amazing Work from you and The Entire Team.
In Second Place was (Alex Champkin) in his Mallock MK27 Synergy with a Lap Time of 47.515 and an Average Speed of 76.84mph. Another Super Drive by Alex to move him up into Second Place on the Podium. Fantastic Work and Driving Ability.
In Third Place was (Clive Wood) in his Mallock MK23 with a Lap Time of 47.802 and an Average Speed of 76.81mph. Very Well Done there Clive Super Driving and an All Round Great Victory for Third Place.
An Exciting Opening Race for Clubman's with Steve Dickens taking Both Qualifying and the First Race Win. Can he Do it again For Race 2 or will the likes of Alex and Clive Hunt Him down and take that Victory away Stay Tuned to find out as We Go Racing Once Again.
Clubman Sports Prototype Championship (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Clive Wood) in his Mallock MK23 with a Lap Time of 47.475 and an Average Speed of 87.35mph.
In Second Place was (Pete Richings) in his Mallock MK30 PR with a Lap Time of 48.784 and an Average Speed of 86.84mph.
In Third Place was (Steve Dickens) in his Mallock MK29 with a Lap Time of 48.448 and an Average Speed of 86.63mph.
What an Exciting End to Race 2 with a New Winner in P2 being Pete Richings Well Done Pete Amazing work and a well deserved Podium Spot. Will Pete be able to Retain that Second Place or even Improve though as we head into the Final Round in Race 3.
Clubman Sports Prototype Championship (Race 3 Results)
In First Place was (Pete Richings) in his Mallock MK30PR with a Lap Time of 48.218 and a Top Speed of 88.27mph. Incredible Driving Pete taking the Top Step of the Podium and the Race Win. A Truly Excellent Drive.
In Second Place was (Steve Dickens) in his Mallock MK29 with a Lap Time of 47.986 and an Average Speed of 88.17mph. Very Well Done again Steve Putting in a lot of Hard work to Reach Second Place.
In Third Place was (Clive Wood) in his Mallock MK23 With a Lap Time of 47.883 and an Average Speed of 88.08mph. Another Amazing P3 for Clive with a lot of Strong Determination Behind the Wheel.
What a Race Weekend for the Clubman's with Many Different Victories and Winners in Clive Steve Pete and Alex all Looking to Fight it it on Track and take Home those Valuable Championship Winning Points. Well Done to all other Competitors as well Keep Pushing Hard and Making Memories that will Last Forever.
Creative Funding Solutions Sports 2000 Championship (Qualifying)
Now it was time for the Creative Solutions Sports 2000's to hit the Track and After a Thunderous Performance by the Classic Clubman's Lets see what thease Mean Machines Have to Offer. With Speeds once again Reaching Nearly 92mph thease cars are Monsters and Driving and Controlling One is going to be Very Challenging with all that Break Horse Power.
Lets take a Look at Qualifying and see which Drivers made it to the Front end of the Grid for Race 1.
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was ( Neil Burroughs) in his Gunn TS12 with a Best Lap Time of 47.202 and a Top Speed of 92.12mph. Fantastic work there Neil Once Again showing the Skill and Commitment Needed for a Championship Winning Drive.
In Second Place was (Tom Stoten) in his Gunn TS11 with a Best Lap Time of 47.400 and A Top Speed of 91.74mph. Great Work there Tom a Well Controlled and Well Balanced Car on the Race Track to Take P2 on the Grid.
In Third Place was (Joshua Law) in his MCR S2 with a Best Lap Time of 47.474 and a Top Speed of 91.59mph. Well Done Josh Really Amazing work to take P3 on the Grid for The Race.
What a Fantastic Qualifying Session with Battles Happening all over the Field but Neil Tom and Josh have made it into the Top Three and so Lets Find out in Race 1 which of them will be Taking Home Victory.
Creative Funding Solutions Sports 2000 Championship (Race 1)
In First Place and Taking Victory was (Tom Stoten) in his Gunn TS11 with a Lap Time of 48.471 and an Average Speed of 62.75mph. Amazing Work Tom taking yourself from P2 in Qualifying to P1 and The First Race Win, Incredible Drive.
In Second Place was (Michel Gibbins) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 48.457 and an average Speed of 62.69mph. Fantastic Work Michel and a Really Strong Drive to take P2 in the Race. A Fantastic Drive.
In Third Place was (Giles Billingsley) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 49.321 and an Average Speed of 62.31mph. Awesome Work there Giles a Brilliant Drive to Get P3 and the Last Spot on the Podium.
What an Exciting First Race with Tom Stoden being the First Race Winner in Sports 2000. A Big Congratulations to Michel and Giles too for some Heroic Driving and their Further P2 and P3 Finishes. Lets Find out what Race 2 Brings us Next.
Creative Funding Solutions Sports 2000 Championship (Race 2)
After a Really Hectic First Race which saw Tom Stoden Take P1 followed by Michel Gibbins and Giles Billingsley it was Time for Race 2. Lets see if Anyone Else can Challenge these Almighty Three Drivers at the Front of the Field.
In First Place was (Joshua Law) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 47.878 and an Average Speed of 70.46mph. Incredible Drive for Joshua Taking P1 from Tom Stoden and Claiming his First Race Win of the Weekend. Amazing work Josh.
In Second Place was (Tom Stoden) in his Gunn TS11 with a Lap Time of 48.409 and an Average Speed of 70.35mph. Another Very Confident and Fast Drive by Tom to Achieve Second Place showing Just How Talented and Brave of a Driver Tom is Fantastic Performance Tom.
In Third Place was (Michel Gibbins) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 48.395 and an Average Speed of 70.32mph. Really Good Drive there Michel Fantastic Car Control and a lot of Fast Race Pace. Well Done.
What Another Epic Race to Witness with a New Winner on the Top Step of the Podium being Joshua Law a Well Deserved Win from a Very Talented Driver. Amazing work to both Tom and Michel for their Respective P2 and P3 Finishes. With Race 3 Up Next who will be Taking Home that Final Pole Position of the Weekend for Sports 2000.
Creative Funding Solutions Sports 2000 Championship (Race 3)
The Final Round of the Day for the Sports 2000's and with Joshua Law Defending his People Position at the Front Will anyone be able to dethrone our New Race Winner. Lets Find Out.
In First Place and Taking the Victory was (Michel Gibbins) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 47.479 and an Average Speed of 89.11mph. What a Drive Michel Taking P1 and the Final Race Win. Incredible Work.
In Second Place was (Tom Stoden) in his Gunn TS11 with a Lap Time of 47.680 and an Average Speed of 88.95mph. Amazing work Once Again Tom Proving Just How Competitive This Racing Series for Drivers is.
In Third Place was (Joshua Law) in his MCR S2 with a Lap Time of 47.938 and an Average Speed of 88.92mph. Great Work there Josh Really Good Drive in Taking P3.
What an Amazing Set of Races for the Sports 2000's with Many Different Victories for the likes of Joshua Tom Michel and Giles Drivers who Really Put the Pedal to the Metal when it really matters. Fantastic Work to all other Drivers on Track as well and Good Luck as the Season Continues.
Focus Cup Championship (Qualifying)
Next Up we take a Look to the Focus Cup Championship a Racing Series which Features the use of Ford Focus Road Cars Built to Racing Specifications. Thease Cars all Use The ZTEC 2.0 TDCI Engines and Have Proven to be Very Quick and also Very Twitchy when out Racing.
Lets Take a Look at Qualifying to see what Drivers Have made it to the Front of the Gird to start out the Days Racing.
In First Place taking Pole Position and The Fastest Lap was (Simon Rudd) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Best Lap Time of 58.625 and a Top Speed of 74.17mph. Great Work there Simon Very Fast Driving while Keeping the Car on the Race Track to clock in a Perfect Lap of the Indy Circuit for P1.
In Second Place was (Scott Parkin) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Best Lap Time of 58.880 and a Top Speed of 73.85mph. Very Well Done there Scott with a Blisteringly Quick Lap To take P2 on the Grid for the First Race.
In Third Place was (Gary Mitchell) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Best Lap Time of 59.025 and a Top Speed of 73.67mph. Very Well Done Gary Pushing Hard and Making every Millie Second Count to take P3 on the grid.
Three Very Quick Drivers in Simon Scott and Gary all Looking to take that First Race Win. Which One of them Can Do it. Lets Find Out as Race 1 Begins.
Focus Cup Championship (Race 1)
In First Place and Taking Victory was (Simon Rudd) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 58.725 and an Average Speed of 72.88mph. Congratulations Simon what an Epic Drive to Victory and a First Win of the Day for you. Very Well Done.
In Second Place was (Scott Parkin) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 58.776 and an Average Speed of 72.49mph. Amazing Work there Scott Well Driven and Controlled Thought the entire Race.
In Third Place was (Gary Mitchell) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 58.909 and an Average Speed of 72.39mph. Great Drive there Gary and A Brilliant Finish on the Podium in P3.
What an Exciting First Race for the Focus Cup showing Just How Fast thease Cars are and How Brave each Driver has to be to take Moves and Dive Bombs to work there way to the Front of the Grid. Lets See what Race 2 Brings and Can Simon Keep His Defence of P1.
Focus Cup Championship (Race 2)
In First Place was (Gary Mitchell) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 58.914 and an Average Speed of 68.78mph. Incredible Work there Gary taking P1 and The Race Win what a Fantastic start to the Weekend for Him.
In Second Place was (Richard Avis) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 59.506 and an Average Speed of 68.70mph. what a Drive there From Richard Fantastic to see a New Face in P2 on the Podium and a Well Deserved Victory in Second Place.
In Third Place was (Scott Parkin) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 59.283 and an Average Speed of 68.61mph. Very Well Done there Scott Pushing Hard and Making sure to Stay in the Top Three. Fantastic Drive.
Another Incredible Race with a Different Driver in Richard Avis taking Second Place with an Incredible Drive and Sheer Speed and Talent. Congratulations to both Gary and Scott as well for their Fantastic Finishes Too.
Now for Race 3 and its the Final Time to see who will be taking Home that Last P1 Victory for the Focus Cup Championship.
Focus Cup Championship (Race 3)
In First Place was (Simon Rudd) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 59.228 and an Average Speed of 71.60mph. Amazing Work as Usual Scott putting in One Final Flying Run to Gain Another Race Victory. Great Drive.
In Second Place was (Scott Parkin) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 59.972 and an Average Speed of 70.23mph. Another Really Impressive Drive by Scott to take P2 in the Final Race for The Focus Cup.
In Third Place was (Rob Gaffney) in his Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S with a Lap Time of 59.238 and an Average Speed of 70.19mph. Very Well Done Indeed Rob Finishing P3 and taking his First Podium of the Weekend. Phenomenal Drive.
What an Amazing End to the Focus Cup Championship at Brands Hatch with Many Different Victories for Simon Scott Rob and Gary who all Drove out of their Skin and showed Phenomenal Car Control and Ability to Drive. Fantastic Work to all the other Drivers too Keep Working Hard and Most Important of All Enjoy what you Love Doing.
MSVR Elise Trophy (Qualifying)
Next Up is the MSR Elise Trophy
with the Focus of this Race being on the Lotus Elise S1 S2 and S3 with Just One Qualifying Session and Just 1 Race This will be A Test of Will Power and Determination on the Track to see who can Take Victory.
First Lets look to Qualifying and See who will be Starting on the Front Row.
In First Place taking the Pole and Fastest Lap was (Maurizio Sciglio) in his Lotus Elise S2 with a Best Lap Time of 53.544 and a Top Speed of 81.21mph. Fantastic work there Maurizio to take P1 and start o the Front Row of the Grid.
In Second Place was (Jason Mcinulty) in his Lotus Elise S3 with a Best Lap Time of 53.914 and a Top Speed of 80.65mph. Very Well Done there Jason Putting in one Hell of a Quick Time to Gain P2 on the Grid.
In Third Place was (Simon Walsh) in his Lotus Elise S2 111R with a Best Lap Time of 54.076 and a Top Speed of 80.41mph. Incredible Drive from Simon to put Himself in P3.
With Three Very Quick Drivers in Maurizio Jason and Simon it was Time to see if Anyone Could challenge them and Win the Only Race of the Day for the Lotus Elise Trophy.
MSVR Elise Trophy (Race 1)
In First Place taking The Victory was (Jason Mcinulty) in his Lotus Elise S3 with a Lap Time of 54.638 and an Average Speed of 66.83mph. Fantastic Victory for Jason taking P1 and The Race Win for the Elise Trophy. Phenomenal Driving too.
In Second Place was (John Lamaster) in his Lotus Elise S2 135R with a Lap Time of 54.781 and an Average Speed of 66.75mph. Fantastic work John and So Great to see a New Face on the Podium Taking P2 what an Incredible Driver.
In Third Place was (David Alexander) in his Lotus Elise S1 with a Lap Time of 55.589 and an Average Speed of 66.62mph. Very Well Driven Dave Keeping an Eye out all over the Place and Bringing Home a Superb P3 Finish.
A Brilliant Race for the Elise Trophy and Victories for Jason John and David as well as Maurizio and Simon for their Heroic Efforts in Qualifying. Congratulations to Jason on the Race Win and Good Luck to all other Drivers in this Series.
Modified Ford Series (Qualifying Group A)
Now it was Time to head Back to the Blue Badged Ford Machines Once again as the Modified Ford Series Rolled out onto the Race Track with each car being Heavily Modified from their Road Counterparts. With Escort Cosworth's and RS200's Roaring and Ready to go it was Time to see what the First Group A set of Drivers could do in Qualifying.
Due to how large the Grids were and the Fact that both Group A and Group B Have Different Races I will only be putting up results from both Qualifying Sessions from Group A and Group B. I will Leave a Link Below each Qualifying Session so you can Get All the Race Result's and Action from the 4 Different Races.
Modified Ford Series (Qualifying Group A)
In First Place Taking Pole Position and the Fastest Lap was (David Cockell) in his Ford Escort Cosworth with a Best Lap Time of 49.872 and a Top Speed of 87.19mph. Very Well Done David Keeping that Escort on the Track Must Have Taken some Practice no Doubt Amazing work on Getting Pole.
In Second Place was (Wayne Crabtree) in his Ford RS200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.121 and a Top Speed of 85.06mph. Very Fast Drive from Wayne to take P2 and a Very Solid Drive Thought.
In Third Place was (Michael Saunders) in his Ford Escort MK1 Mexico with a Best Lap Time of 51.129 and an Average Speed of 85.05mph. Very Well Driven by Michael Being Able to Keep up with Both Wayne and David Must Have Ben a Real Pain but what a Fantastic Achievement.
What a Fantastic Set of Legendary Drivers all Battle Hardened and Ready to take on the Might of the Indy Circuit. But there can Only be One Winner who do you Think will Win the First Race? Click the Link Below to get all of the Race Results from this Racing Series.
(Link to Group A Race Results)
www.tsl-timing.com/Event/213751
Modified Ford Series Group B (Qualifying)
Now it was Time for Group B to make a stance and see what their Modified Ford Racing Machines could do. with How Fast and Action Packed Group A Had Been During both The Races and Qualifying Group B was looking to be much the Same.
Lets Waste No Time in Finding out who Has Taken Pole Position for the First of 4 Races.
In First Place Taking Pole Position and The Fastest Lap was (Neil Jessop) in his Ford Escort MK2 with a Best Lap Time of 52.030 and a Top Speed of 83.57mph. Fantastic Work there Neil and a Really Quick Escort to match too. Very Well Done.
In Second Place was (James Harris) in his Ford Escort MK2 with a Best Lap Time of 53.928 and a Top Speed of 80.63mph. Amazing work there James Pushing Hard and Giving the Old Girl everything she has to offer.
In Third Place was (Malcom Harding) in his Ford Escort MK1 with a Best Lap Time of 54.892 and a Top Speed of 79.22mph. Awesome Drive there from Malcom Overcoming a lot of Pressure to put in an Incredible Lap for P3.
What an Amazing Line up for Group B with Plenty of Experienced Drivers who know their cars inside out. But who will be Brave Enough to challenge the Top Three Drivers for Victory. Find out for Yourself at the Link Below.
(Link to Group B Race Results)
www.tsl-timing.com/Event/213751
Enduro KA (Qualifying)
The Final Qualifying Session of the Day Had Come and its the Enduro KA'S. with all of the Cars on the Grid being Models of the Popular Ford KA made Between 1998-2009 thease Cars were Fun City cars that could get you from A to B with Ease. They were Also Build on a tight budget meaning that Handling Performance and Comfort were a Big Selling point of thease Brilliant little cars.
The Racing Versions seen here in the pictures however are built for Racing. they use different tyres but still the same Legendary 1.3 Dura Tec Engine found in their Road Going Counterparts.
Lets Take a look at Qualifying and see which KA and Driver made it to the top step of the podium.
Enduro KA (Qualifying)
In First Place taking the Pole and Fastest Lap was (Octane Junkies Adam Smith and Martyn Smith) with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.495 and a Top Speed of 68.48mph. Fantastic Work Adam and Martyn Really Pushing the Car for all its worth.
In Second Place was (Alex Reade Motorsport Luke Reade and Chris Reade) with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.713 and a Top Speed of 68.25mph. Fantastic Drive there from Both Alex and Chris Claiming P2.
In Third Place was (Fat Boys Racing Matt Pinny) with a Best Lap Time of 1:03.921 and a Top Speed of 68.03mph. Very Well Done there Matt Great Drive and Awesome Car Control.
Three Very Quick and Determined Teams and with 4 Races to Race in this will be a Very Close and Tight Battles Between all Teams and Drivers. Skill and Talent will be crucial to survival and Who will be able to take the First Victory of Race 1. Lets Find Out.
Enduro KA (Race 1 Results)
In First Place Taking the Victory was (Alex Reade Motorsport's Luke Reade and Chris Reade) with a Lap Time of 1:03.688 and an Average Speed of 67.95mph. Congratulations Both Alex and Luke on a Superb Race Victory and Well Done to hold off the Pressure from the other Competitors.
In Second Place was (Octane Junkies Adam Smith and Martyn Smith) with a Lap Time of 1:03.416 and an Average Speed of 67.92mph. Very Well Done to both Adam and Martyn for that Amazing P2 Finish.
In Third Place was (Fat Boys Racing Matt Pinny) with a Lap Time of 1:03.664 and an Average Speed of 67.79mph. Incredible Work there Matt Amazing Drive and a Really Super Looking Car.
An Exciting Opening Race for the Enduro KA Series with Three Different Teams on the Podium in Alex Reade Motorsport Octane Junkies and Fat Boys Racing. Amazing work to all of you Now Lets see what Action Race 2 Brings and whether or not Alex Reade Motorsport can Hold onto that 1st Place.
Enduro KA (Race 2 Results)
In First Place was (Alex Reade Motorsport's Luke Reade and Chris Reade) with a Lap Time of 1:03.557 and an Average Speed of 67.94mph. Another Incredible Drive from both the likes of Alex and Luke to Keep their P1 Finish From the First Race. Amazing Work.
In Second Place was (Octane Junkies Adam Smith and Martyn Smith) with a Lap Time of 1:03.621 and an Average Speed of 67.90mph. Fantastic Work Once Again to the likes of Adam and Martyn Another Set of Drivers Keeping their Second Place Finish.
In Third Place was (Fat Boys Racing Matt Pinny) with a Lap Time of 1:04.005 and an Average Speed of 67.39mph. Well Done once again Matt Perfect Driving and a Well Balanced Car out there.
Looks like the Top Three Remain the Same even After Two Races but will Race 3 Bring a New Twist to the Current Driver and Team Standings. Lets Find Out.
Enduro KA (Race 3 Results)
In First Place was (Octane Junkies Adam Smith and Martyn Smith) with a Lap Time of 1:03.849 and an Average Speed of 67.57mph. Amazing Work there Adam and Martyn managing to topple the likes of Alex and Luke to Earn P1.
In Second Place was (Fat Boys Racing Matt Pinny) with a Lap Time of 1:03.584 and an Average Speed of 67.51mph. Well Done there Matt Improving up to P2 and Taking Home a Well Deserved Finish in the Standings for Race 3.
In Third Place was (Alex Reade Motorsport's Luke Reade and Chris Reade) with a Lap Time of 1:03.606 and an Average Speed of 67.44mph. Very Good Come Back Drive for Both Luke and Ale to Finish Third Great Driving.
Many Twists and Turns Have Benn brought into Race 3 with the Top Three Drivers now being Shuffled Around the Gird into different Positions. With One More Race to Go who will be The Last Driver of the Day on the Top Step of the Podium.
Enduro KA (Race 4 Results)
In First Place was (Octane Junkies Adam Smith and Martyn Smith) with a Lap Time of 1:03.442 and an Average Speed of 67.82mph. An Amazing Final Win for the Day to Octane Junkies Adam and Martyn Smith Congratulations and Very Well Driven.
In Second Place was (Piston Heads Peter Dignan) with a Lap Time of 1:03.781 and an Average Speed of 67.54mph. Incredible work there Peter Getting P2 and Standing on the Podium and Incredible Achievement.
In Third Place was (IP Racing Oliver Wilmot and Scott Parkin) with a Lap Time of 1:03.710 and an Average Speed of 67.47mph. Very Well Done to both Scott and Oliver on that Fantastic P3 Achievement. Something Very Special to Remember for both of you.
And With that The Days Racing at Brands Hatches Ford Power Live comes to an End and what an Incredible Array of Both Cars Teams and Drivers on Display Today. A Big Congratulations to the likes of Adam Martyn Luke Chris Peter Matt Oliver and Scott for their Incredible Achievements and All Other Drivers Keeping the World Of Motorsport Alive and Well.
Keep Working Hard everyone Else. Your Time Will Come.
See You All Again Next Year!!!!
Yet another shot of the Washwood Heath - Boston steel, the light always seems different at each visit.
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This new rural road set-up is a little different than all of my previous layouts.
This one consists of two (2) of four (4) interconnected 4 foot by 2 foot by 1/2 inch wide MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) sections.
I use these smaller self contained sections for layout like the hospital, and they're much more mobile than the heavier stuff.
I ran out of 1:64 scale sand, and I had to substitute and mix in a little 1:72 scale Panhandle sugar sand, which goes well with the foothills.
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Tomorrow is the official opening of the Nottingham group's second exhibition of the year, it's at the Patchings Art Centre just out side Calverton in Nottinghamshire and will run for several weeks. If you're in the neighbourhood, please feel free to pop in and look at some really good images; if you can't make it, have a quick look at the slideshow,
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We stumbled upon All Saints en route to a different church, and as all those seen thus far on this day had been small and plain, not much was expected. But I saw the tower from along the main street, and looked impressive. and once parked we found it unlocked and welcoming.
Star of the show is the northern chapel, given over to the Culpepper family, with a fabulous tomb in the centre. On the walls, dozens of blank shields show what had been planned to be the family mausoleum for centuries, but things changed, the family moved away and the chapel has just three shields decorated.
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There was considerable damage caused to this church in an earthquake of 1382. The medieval accounts survive so we know that 48s 2d was spent on the rebuilding. Little can have changed to the structure since that time, except for the construction of a north chapel in 1638. This chapel has a charming pattern of flint flushwork triangles in a horizontal course below the battlements. It contains one of the most interesting seventeenth-century monuments in Kent - to commemorate Lady Elizabeth Culpepper (d. 1638), carved and signed by the Court Sculptor Edward Marshall. The detail is amazing and the cord that connects her ring and wrist is always pointed out to visitors. The rest of the church was restored early in the career of George Gilbert Scott Jr in 1876 (see also Frinsted) and retains its patina of age unimaginable in a restoration by Scott Sr. The pulpit is early seventeenth century and dates from a few years after the much crocketed font cover. There are three signed monuments by Rysbrack and a tall crownpost roof of good construction in the nave.
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HOLLINGBORNE.
THE next parish north-westward from Harrietsham is Hollingborne, called in Domesday, Hoilingeborde, and in later records, Holingburnan and Holingeburne. It probably took its name from the spring which rises in the vale underneath the hill, in this parish.
THE PARISH of Hollingborne is situated much the same as that of Harrietsham last described, close to the great ridge of chalk hills, at the foot of which is the village called Hollingborne-street, in which at the south end of it stands the church and vicarage, and near them a well-looking brick mansion, of the time of queen Elizabeth, which by its appearance must have had owners of good condition in former times, but what is remarkable the rector of Hollingborne claims some rooms in this house in right of his rectory at this time. The road through Newnhambottom from Ospringe and Canterbury passes through Hollingborne-street, and thence through Eyhorne, commonly called Iron-street, in this parish, where there are two good houses, one belonging to Robert Salmon, esq. who resides in it, and the other built not many years since by Mr. John Weeks, who died possessed of it in 1785. Hence the road leads on, and joins the Ashford high road through Bersted to Maidstone. The southern part of this parish consists mostly of a deep sand, the whole of it below the hill is well watered by some small streams, which running southward join the Lenham rivulet in its way to Maidstone. Nearer the street the soil becomes a chalk, which continues to the summit of the hill, at the edge of which stands Mr. Duppa's house, whence the remaining part of this parish northward, situated on high ground, and exposed to the cold bleak winds, is but a wild and dreary country, with thick hedgerows, and frequent coppices of wood, mostly of hazel and oak, and small unthriving trees of the latter dispersed among them; the soil a deep tillage land, wet and very poor, being a red cludgy earth, covered with quantities of flint stones. On Eyhorne green, or as it is commonly called Broad-street, in this parish, in October yearly, two constables are chosen, one for the upper, the other for the lower half hundred of Eyhorne, each of which district consists of the twelve adjoining parishes, the borsholders in which, and the several boroughs in them, except such as are chosen at the different court leets, are chosen here likewise.
This parish, with the manor of Elnothington in it, together with the rest of the hundred of Eyhorne, was antiently bound to contribute to the repair of the sixth pier of Rochester bridge.
ÆTHELSTAN ETHELING, son of Ethelred II. gave by his will in 1015, to Christ-church, in Canterbury, his lands at Hollingborne, with their appurtenances, excepting one plough-land, which he had given to Siserth. In the MSS. in Bennet college library, Cambridge, of the evidences of Christ-church, Canterbury, intitled Thorn, printed in Decim. Script. f. 2221, this gift is said to have been made in 980; a very improbable circumstance, the king, his elder brother, at that time being but fourteen years of age.
These lands he had bought of his father, and gave them, with his consent, to Christ-church, L. S. A. that is, free from all secular service, excepting the trinoda necessitas, in like manner as Adisham had been given to it.
The manor of Hollingborne remained part of the possessions of the church of Canterbury at the time of the conquest, when the revenues of it were enjoyed as one common estate by the archbishop and his convent; but archbishop Lanfranc, after the example of foreign churches, separating them, in the partition Hollingborne fell to the share of the monks, and was allotted for their subsistence, (or ad Cibum, as it was usually termed) and it is accordingly thus entered in the book of Domesday, under the general title of Terra Monachorum Archiepi, i. e. the land of the monks of the archbishop.
The archbishop himself holds Hoilingeborde. It was taxed at six sulings. The arable land is twenty-four carucates. In demesne there are two, and sixty-one villeins, with sixteen borderers, having twenty-three carucates. There is a church, twelve servants, and two mills, and eight acres of meadow. Wood for the pannage of forty hogs. In the whole, in the time of king Edward the Confessor, and afterwards, it was worth twenty pounds, and now it is worth thirty pounds. To this manor there adjoins half a suling, which never paid scot, this the bishop of Baieux rents of the archbishop.
At this time, the whole of the above premises seems to have been valued at thirty pounds.
King Henry II. granted to the monks of Christchurch a charter for their lands at Hollingborne upon the Hills. In the 10th year of king Edward II. the prior obtained a charter of free-warren for his manor of Hollingborne, among others; about which time it was, with its appurtenances, valued at 46l. 9s. 8d. King Henry VI. by his letters patent, in his 25th and 26th year, granted to the prior a market, to be held at this place weekly on a Wednesday, and a fair yearly on the feast of St. Anne. (fn. 1)
William Selling, who was elected prior in the next reign of king Edward IV. anno 1472, during the time of his holding that dignity, greatly improved the prior's apartments here. After which, it seems to have undergone no material alteration till the dissolution of the priory, which was surrendered into the hands of king Henry VIII. in the 31st year of his reign.
The manor of Hollingborne did not remain long in the hands of the crown; for the king settled it, by his dotation charter, in his 33d year, on his newerected dean and chapter of Canterbury, part of whose possessions it now remains.
There is a court-leet and court baron regularly held by the dean and chapter for this manor, which extends likewise into the adjoining parishes of Hucking, Bredhurst, and Harrietsham, the quit-rents of it called Beadle-rents, being about forty-two pounds per annum.
¶BUT THE DEMESNE LANDS of this manor have been from time to time leased out by the dean and chapter at a reserved rent of 10l. 9s. The year after the grant of it to them, they demised them by lease to I. Reynolde, as they did anno 19 Elizabeth to William Puresoy, in whose family they remained till the beginning of king James I.'s reign. After which the Fludds held them in lease, and continued so to do, till their interest in them was passed away to W. Alabaster, D. D. After which these premises were held in succession by Bargrave, Boys, Farewell, and Gookin, till the year 1684, when Sir Thomas Culpeper, had a lease of them, in whose family they continued till John Spencer Colepeper, of the Charterhouse, passed away his interest in them to the Hon. Robert Fairfax, who held them in 1758, and then alienated his lease to Francis Child, esq. banker in London, whose brother Robert Child, esq. of London, banker, dying in 1782, the trustees of his will, Robert Dent and John Keysel, esqrs. are now in the possession of his interest in the lease of these demesnes, under the dean and chapter, besides which the dean and chapter have several other lands and woods here leased out by them to different persons.
HOLLINGBORNE is within the ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION of the diocese of Canterbury, and deaury of Sutton; and is exempt from the jurisdiction of the archdeacon.
The church, which is dedicated to All Saints, is a handsome building, consisting of three large isles, with a chancel at the end of the middle one, and a square tower at the west end. The chancel is much enriched with the monuments of the family of Culpeper, of Greenway-court, and for two of the lords Culpeper, one of them by Rysbrack; on the north side is one for Sir Martin Barnham and his two wives, in 1610, their three figures kneeling at a desk, and underneath their children. At the east end of the north isle there is a small neat chapel, raised up several steps to give room for a vault underneath, in which lie the remains of all this branch of the Culpeper family. The sides of the chapel are filled with black escutcheons, and square tablets of black marble alternately, only two of these among the numbers of them are filled up, and those with younger branches of the family settled elsewhere, a proof of the disappointment of the vain endeavours of the builder to transmit the memory of his descendants to posterity. On the middle of the pavement is a beautiful raised monument of white marble, and the figure of a lady, lying at full length, in the habit of the times, of exceeding good sculpture, in memory of Elizabeth, lady of Sir Thomas Culpeper, daughter of John Cheney, esq. of Sussex, obt. 1638. In the isle a monument for Nich. Chaloner, esq. obt. 1706. Against the north wall of the north isle for two of the family of Duppa, and at the lower end of the church, for the Plummers, Collins's and Dykes. In the middle isle a stone, on which have been the figures of a man and woman in brass, but two shields of arms remain, being quarterly, first and fourth, A chevron, engrailed on a chief, three sleurs de lis; second and third, Three fishes, wavy, sessways, in pale.
There is belonging to this church, a most superb altar-cloth, and a pulpit-cloth and cushion, of purple velvet, ornamented with different figures of fruits of pomegranets and grapes, wrought in gold, the needlework of the daughters of Sir John Colepeper, afterwards created lord Colepeper, who employed themselves for almost the space of twelve years in the working of them, during their father's absence abroad with king Charles II.
The communion plate is very handsome, and an swerable to the above-mentioned furniture, being mostly the gift of the family of Colepeper, and some of it of Baldwin Duppa, esq.
John Eweyn, by his will proved in 1527, gave a table of alabaster, to stand upon the altar of St. John the Baptist in this church; and money to the repair of St. John's chapel in it. John Aleff, parson of Hollingborne, as appears by his will in 1537, was buried in the way beside the porch-door, on the right hand, and that there was set in the wall, nigh his grave, a stone with a plate of sculpture, mentioning where and when he was buried. He had before been vicar of Little Chart, and of St. Laurence Wolton, as he was then of St. John's Sherburne, in Hampshire.
The church of Hollingborne, to which the chapels of Hucking and Bredhurst were antiently annexed, is a sinecure rectory, with a vicarage endowed. The rector of Hollingborne is at this time patron of the perpetual curacy of the chapel of Bredhurst. The archbishop is patron both of the rectory and of the vicarage of Hollingborne, the vicar of which is collated to this vicarage, with the chapel of Hucking annexed.
The vicarage was endowed before the year 1407, in which year Arthur Sentleger, the rector, granted to William Maunby, vicar of this church, a messuage, with its appurtenances in this parish, for the habitation of himself and his successors for ever. (fn. 5) In archbishop Chichele's register, at Lambeth, there is an unauthenticated writing of a composition, made about the year 1441, for it is without date, between William Lyeff, then rector here, and John Fsylde, vicar, upon the assignation of a proper portion for the endowment of this vicarage in future times.
The rectory of Hollingborne is valued in the king's books at 28l. 15s. 5d. and the tenths at 2l. 17s. 6 1/7d. The vicarage is valued in them at 7l. 6s. 8d. and the yearly tenths at 14s. 8d. The vicarage in 1640 was valued at eighty-six pounds, and the communicants were then 271. It is now of the yearly certified value of 70l. 16s. 8d.
The vicarage was augmented twenty pounds per annum, by lease between Ralph Staunton, rector, and Sir Thomas Culpeper, of this parish.
¶The name of Culpeper, or Colepeper, is so variously spelt in different deeds and records, that it is impossible to keep with any rule to either spelling; on all the monuments, and in the parish register, (excepting in two instances in the last) it is spelt Culpeper.
Painting and markings:
Well, this one is simple and tricky at the same time. An all-green aircraft sounds primitive, but it can easily look very boring and unnatural. And there’s another twist: it is actually VERY difficult to find a good tone that represents the "SM/67" dark green that was used on Danish aircraft.
FS 34079 is frequently recommended, but IMHO it is "too green", and too light as a basic tone. The real stuff has a (relative) olive drab touch, a bit more yellow-, even brown-ish, it reminds a bit of RAL 6014.
The paint’s quick deterioration, esp. of the early matt finishes, makes it hard to define, too. But there are some museum aircraft pictures which yield a good impression of the tone when you compare pictures from different angles and in different light conditions. In the end, it’s still a guesstimate.
I accidently found a great option for “SM/67” among the new RLM enamels from Humbrol: 253, RLM 83! It fits right between FS 34079 and RAL 6014, and it is also dark enough. The overall impression is very good.
In order to add some visual excitement I weathered the aircraft – not as dramatic as many F-100s look like, but it should become a typical matt green RDAF aircraft, with all of the effects on the exterior. The later, glossy paint finish kept an almost immaculate look, and appeared in a much more olive-drab-like tone, even though it is still SM/67 dark green.
Painting was done with brushes, and I faced some trouble with the new RLM enamel: pigments appear to be pretty large, and they would not mix well with the thinner. As a result, the paint would not dry up as an opaque coat, requiring at least two, better three layers of paint. Not optimal – I more or less solved this challenge through a thin basic layer which worked like a primer, onto which a truly covering, thicker layer was applied. But it just took more paint than necessary to get the Kfir green, I hope the other RLM tones do not suffer from the same flaw…
Weathering was done just with slightly lightened/toned Humbrol 253, applied with a brush. I used mixes of 253 and 116 (with varying shares of the lighter 116, depending on the area of the model and also to avoid a uniform look) as well as 253 and 155. A black ink wash darkened the whole thing considerably, esp. the basic 253 coat which turned out to be very matt, with a coarse and open surface that would almost soak up the black ink pigments.
Some soot stains were added with grinded graphite, which yields a metallic shine and a very smooth, fading of the stains around the guns, nozzle and various air outlets. Some bare aluminum was also applied at leading edges and panel joints.
The landing gear was painted all-white, with gray wheel disks and bright red brake covers. The whole landing gear was heavily washed with black ink, too.
The cockpit was held in medium gray, and the added pilot received a low-viz outfit without bright colors or a “bone dome”.
The RDAF markings come from an Xtradecal F-100 sheet, the warning stencils were taken from the original, vast Kfir decal sheet, plus some more from the scrap box, like the Kfir badges on the fin or the formation stripes. With all the red stencils the aircraft lost much of its green dullness!
The ordnance was painted in light grey, and the sensor pods became white and medium gray, just to add some variety and have a contrast to the all-green rest of the aircraft.
Finally, everything was sealed under a matt acrylic varnish.
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
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The amazing Salkantay trek to Machupicchu is one of the famous treks in Cusco and the best alternative route to get to Machupicchu. It is takes you through different types of landscapes from the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains and down to the tropical forests and finally gets you into the jungle, Salkantay trek named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine
If you are thinking to do a hiking trip to Machupicchu and you want to be off of the beaten path and be in touch with the nature; Salkantay trek is the best option. Hiking 75 kilometers = 46 miles and reaching the famous Apacheta (mountain offerings) pass 4621masl = 15160ft which is the highest point of the Salkantay trek: enjoying the amazing view during the hike from Mollepata town to Soraypampa base camp at knee of the Umantay mountain. Then to go up to the highest point to enjoy the view of outstanding snow-capped Salkantay mount. This was one of the most important Apus in the Inca period! Then you are going dawn to Chaullay through the beautiful scenery and then go to Santa Teresa to jump into the natural and medicinal hot spring. And finally we reach to Aguas Calientes town for overnight in the hotel and the last day of your adventure you will get up too early to be the firsts ones up in Machupicchu and enjoy the sunrise.
OVERVIEW
Highlight: Hiking alongside the magnificent Apu Salkantay and then arriving at the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Location: The Salkantay trek begins 3 hours driving to the west of Cusco, Peru. We pass the village of Mollepata and begin hiking at Marcocasa.
Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
Starting point: cusco
Ending point: cusco
Level: Moderate to Challenging
Adventure Rating: Given the new restrictions on the Inca trail, Salkantay is the second most popular hike in the region and some of the campsites are less remote than on other trails.
Modality: Trekking, Archaeological and Cultural
Ideal for: Adventure Seekers, Couples, Friends, Nature Lovers, and Intrepid People
Altitude: 2,800 masl to 4,650 masl
Inca Trail alternative: Yes, the Salkantay trek is an excellent option.
Departure Dates: Daily departures
All private service departure dates are adapted to your request
Trekkers Wanted: If you wish to join a group tour, please see Trekkers Wanted.You can also form your own tour to be advertised on this page maximum group size 10.
ITINERARY - SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Marcocasa - Soraypampa.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco from 5: 00 am to 5:30 am to go by bus to Mollepata. Begin a spectacular scenic drive through the Anta plains with beautiful and panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. After two and a half hours drive we stop in Mollepata to have breakfast for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the bathrooms, before continuing to Marcocasa. There we will meet with our support staff. They will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:30 a.m. we will star our trek toward Soraypampa (3900 meters above sea level) if we keep a regular pace we will take 4 hours approximately to reach to Soraypampa the first camp site where will have lunch after lunch in the afternoon we have an option to go up to Umantay lake (4200masl) which takes 3 hours hike back and forth from the camp to see the glacier lake of Umantay. But if we keep slow pace; we will have lunch at halfway between Soraypampa and Marco Casa maybe after 3 hours of hiking. And after that we hike two a half hours more to Soraypampa. Anyway our camp is going be at Soraypampa. Sleeping tents will be ready and we will have a warm delicious dinner in the evening.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Soraypampa in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 3850 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2850 masl.
Hiking distance: 14 km approx.
DAY 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayramachay – Chaullay
Today early in the morning we will wake you up with the coca tea. Around 6:00 we will have a nutritious breakfast around 7:00 am we will start the hardest day of the whole Salkantay trek; we will be walking up to the highest point of the trek. After 6 kilometers uphill through the magnificent scenery of Rocky Mountains and enjoying the view of Salkantay mount. We reach the top of the trek. We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest mountain of the Cusco region. After 2 hours downhill around 1:00 p.m. we will have our delicious Peruvian lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. Then we continue our hike to Chaullay approximately 3 hours of downhill we will get to our camp in Chaullay = 2900 masl Where we will have the sleeping tents ready. Around 7: 00 pm we will have dinner to recover energy from the trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Chaullay in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 4650 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2920 masl.
hiking distance: 20km to Chaullay.
DAY 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa (Cola de Mono Campsite)
Around 7:30 am; we will start our trek to La Playa through the Santa Teresa valley. We will hike 6 hours approximately during the hike will see: water fall, orchids, coffee, banana, avocado plantations and we will taste the famous passion fruit or granadilla and also we will see a village call Colpapampa also call the “forest cloudy brow” where waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to see the famous bird called “the Cock of the Rocks”. After lunch at La playa, we will catch a local transportation to Santa Teresa. Where will have an overnight at “cola de mono” campsite. We are the only trekking company allow camping there. In the afternoon we may go to Santa Teresa´s hot spring to enjoy it. Then back at the campsite for happy hours and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Santa Teresa “cola de mono campsite” in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 2920 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 1600 masl.
Hiking distance: 15km approx.
DAY 4: Santa Teresa (Cola de Mono Campsite) - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes
After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk approximately 7 hours. Around 8:30 a.m. we start our trek to Colpani village we will have the opportunity to see coca farms, mandarin, orange and yucca. And a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (cable bridge) then we keep going to Hidroelectrica where will have our lunch. After lunch we going to walk along the train track but on the base of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu Mountain from the way we will see Machupicchu. After two a half hours hike we will be at Aguas Calientes town: base town of Machupicchu for overnight in the hotel and dinner at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: in Aguas Calientes at the hotel which included in the package.
Maximum Altitude: 2350 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2000 masl.
Hiking distance: 18 km approx.
DAY 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Today early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel you will be able to choose between. Walk up to Machupicchu. Or take bus up to Machupicchu. Any way we will be the first ones into Machupicchu to enjoy the sunrise and you will have two a half hours guided tour. Then you will have the free time to explore Machupicchu by yourselves or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. Or climb to Machupicchu montaña. After Machupicchu you are going back to Aguas Calientes to take a train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus back to Cusco. The bus drops you off at your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
•Pre-departure briefing at the office in Cusco
•Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transportation to Marcocasa (starting point of the trek).
•Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field. Kailas, Pro Aconcagua and Rei 4 Outfitter tents are employed when double accommodation is requested.
•One sleeping pad per person.
•1 Blanket. Or Liner.
•One pillow per person.
•Dining tent with tables and chairs
•Kitchen tent
•English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 10 people)
•1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
•Chef and cooking equipment
•Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 4
•Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag) – days 1 to 4
•1 emergency horse every 8 persons – days 1 to 3
•Accommodation for all our staff
•Meals (4B, 4L, 4D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
•One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
•Boiled filtered water every day since the first lunch. For your water bottles.
•Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
•Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
•Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
•First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
•Machupicchu entrance fee
•One way bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu on day 4
•Expedition Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco. Upgrade to Vistadome or Hiram Bingham service, availability upon request.
•Transfer from train station to the hotel in Cusco
•24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
•First breakfast on day one.
•Lunch on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu
•Walking Sticks
•Sleeping bag: you may rent it from us. Our sleeping bags are -20ºC-comfort (0ºF), mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips.
OPTIONAL AND RENTALS
•Extra night in Aguas Calientes $50 (or email us for alternate options). We will just need to arrange your train back to Cusco for the following day.
Please tell us before final booking process.
•Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek.
Extra cost is $80 for the trek.
•Therma-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 per day
•Entrance to the Hot Springs in Santa Teresa.
Dimanche matin, le lent cortège des différentes embarcations à voiles, des plus traditionnelles aux plus high-tech, a pris le départ de Saint-Malo. Sous une légère brise, les équipages ont croisé au large et ont rejoint la pointe du Grouin, puis ont longé le littoral depuis Port-Mer, Port-Picain, Port-Briac, l'île des Rimains, le Rocher de Cancale puis le port de la Houle, à marée haute.
Les touristes et les amateurs de navigation étaient à terre pour observer ce ballet depuis les chemins côtiers et le port. Pour les néophytes, cette manifestation est davantage un spectacle qu'un défi nautique et les résultats des régates importent surtout pour les marins, qui pourront garder un souvenir de leur participation au dos de leur tee-shirt.
Vers Chausey et Granville
« Un concours photo a lieu pendant quatre jours, jusqu'à mardi. Les équipages et les spectateurs peuvent participer, a rappelé l'un des organisateurs. La meilleure photo prise sur l'eau sera récompensée par un tirage de l'affiche du Branlebas de régates édition 2015, signé par l'artiste et l'équipe organisatrice du Branlebas. À terre, la personne dont le cliché remportera l'adhésion du jury gagnera deux places pour une sortie en mer sur un trimaran avec Gilles Lamiré. »
À l'origine, ces challenges permettaient aux plaisanciers et aux pêcheurs de se mesurer sur leurs aptitudes de tacticiens à tirer le meilleur parti de leurs bateaux. Une longue histoire sportive en mer, qui perdure. Cet événement est très attendu des passionnés, car les conditions physiques entrent en ligne de compte.
Une parade des voiliers à la Houle a clos les épreuves en fin d'après-midi, suivie d'un moment de détente et de camaraderie à Port-Mer, dans une ambiance de chants de marin avec le groupe des Pirates.
Une nouvelle étape est prévue vers Chausey depuis Cancale, puis jusqu'à Granville, nouveauté 2015, avec, enfin, le retour sur Saint-Malo.
La première partie du Branlebas de régates s'est achevée, samedi, à Saint-Malo, dans des conditions idéales, malgré l'annulation de la première manche, due à un faible vent.
Les bateaux du Branlebas de régates 2015 ont mis toutes voiles dehors, direction Cancale, pour la deuxième partie de la compétition, ce dimanche.
Samedi, la première étape s'est achevée à Saint-Malo dans des conditions idéales, avec un grand soleil et un vent soufflant entre 12 et 15 noeuds.
Des conditions idéales
Une belle fin d'étape, après l'annulation de la première manche, le matin, à cause de vents trop faibles.
La première partie du Branlebas de régates 2015 a été remportée par Arnaud Legal, dans le groupe des voiliers classiques. Dans le groupe Osiris, Luke Berry se place en première position, alors que Theo Efflam rafle la première place du podium, dans la catégorie Muscadet.
Le classement, provisoire, évoluera avec la suite de la compétition.
Les régates ont fait le bonheur des quelques badauds, réunis sur le Môle des noires, pour la parade de 16h30. Stars de l'événement, la bisquine Cancalaise et le Marie-Fernand, ont fait crépiter les appareils photo des spectateurs.
Les bateaux du Branlebas de régates ont vogué sur les eaux malouines, samedi. Environ 70 navires étaient au départ des deux étapes de la course, à 14 h, puis à 16 h 30. Les amateurs ont côtoyé de grands navigateurs, comme Thibaut Vauchel-Camus, second de la Route du Rhum 2014.
S'il n'y avait pas foule sur le Môle des Noires pour admirer le spectacle, les quelques badauds venus photographier les régates étaient ravis. Parmi les bateaux se trouvaient des petits bijoux. Le voilier Marie-Fernand, classé Monument historique, participait pour la troisième fois. Construit en 1894, il conserve son apparence d'époque, lorsqu'il ramenait les pilotes jusqu'aux navires arrivant au port.
L'étape malouine du Branlebas de régates s'est achevée dans des conditions idéales, malgré l'annulation de la première manche, le matin, due à des vents trop faibles. Les régates ont ensuite mis toutes voiles dehors, direction Cancale, pour la deuxième étape, hier.
Le Branlebas s'est élancé. Plus de 70 bateaux inscrits dont 22 classiques, ce qui marque un record dans cette catégorie et permet même deux classements différents : gréements auriques et les gréements marconis. Un temps magnifique a accompagné, hier, la première journée du Branlebas de Régates. Parade sous le soleil La première course du matin a dû être annulée faute de vent mais la flotte est bien repartie dès l'après-midi des Ébihens pour rentrer vers la cité corsaire. Un vent de face a permis de tirer de longs bords de près et une belle redescente au portant jusqu'à Saint-Malo. À 16 h 45 a commencé la course parade entre Classiques, Osiris et Muscadets. Le spectacle était visible depuis la cité d'Aleth, le Môle des Noires, mais aussi des plages du Môle et de Bonsecours bondées de monde. Côté course, en temps réel, c'est le Class 40, de Thibaut Vauchel Camus, qui a remporté la deuxième manche à près de six minutes du second. Chez les Classiques, c'est le cotre aurique de 1908 qui est arrivé premier. Parmi les Muscadets, Bouge Tranquille a pris la première place. Mais rien n'est joué : les temps doivent être compensés par les différents handicaps et le Branlebas dure encore trois jours. Aujourd'hui, c'est la jetée de la Houle de Cancale qui accueille le spectacle dès 15 h.
Pendant quatre jours, près de 80 équipages vont batailler, dans une ambiance bon enfant, au large de la Cité corsaire, et même jusqu'à Granville (Manche).
Inspiré des grandes joutes nautiques organisées au milieu du XIXe siècle dans la région, le Branlebas de régates part du port des Bas Sablons, ce samedi matin, à 9 h 55. Pendant quatre jours, jusqu'à mardi, près de 80 équipages vont se tirer la bourre entre Saint-Malo, Les Hébihens, Cancale, Chausey, et, pour la première fois, jusqu'à Granville (Manche). « Le port de Granville fête ses quarante ans cette année. On a donc souhaité y passer pour participer aux festivités », explique Christian Rouxel, responsable de la communication de la Société nautique de la baie de Saint-Malo (SNBSM).
Une course parade se tient aujourd'hui dans la baie de Saint-Malo, visible par le public depuis le Môle des Noires. « On a essayé de reproduire l'esprit des régates du XIXe, qui se déroulaient en public pour le 14-Juillet. »
Bonne ambiance
Le Branlebas permet aux plaisanciers, désireux de participer à la course, de se mesurer aux pêcheurs et vieux loups de mer. « Mais la course se déroule dans une très bonne ambiance ! » souligne Marie, agent immobilier, qui prend le départ de la course pour la deuxième fois.
Des embarcations exceptionnelles prendront le départ de la régate, comme le Marie-Fernand, un voilier havrais classé monument historique. Aussi, la course séduit de grands navigateurs, tels que Servane Escoffier, Gilles Lamiré et Thibaut Vauchel-Camus, second de la Route du Rhum 2014 en monocoque Class 40.
Le Branlebas des Régates est une course de bateaux historiques qui se disputera du 8 au 11 août.
La Société nautique de la baie de Saint-Malo, organisatrice, espère réunir cent concurrents, notamment des Anglais. La flotte ira alors, et c'est une nouveauté, à Granville.
Les régates historiques de la côte d'émeraude de la fin du XIXe siècle voyaient se mesurer les bisquines, les bateaux de pêche, les yachts de plaisanciers.
Le spectacle haut en couleur était visible de la terre. L'esprit est resté. Sur le Branlebas, on s'affronte à bord de la Cancalaise, la Granvillaise, le Reder Mor et les cotres pilotes malouins Yseult et Marie-Claude.
On se mesure aussi en IRC, osiris, muscadets, HN1, HN2 et Cornish crabber, sans oublier les Old gaffers.
C'est à la fois une belle fête sur l'eau et à terre pendant les escales et un parcours technique sur quatre jours.
Cette année, les Anglais pourraient embarquer les plus nombreux. Motiver les skippers La course a été relancée dans le milieu des années 90 par l'équipe de la SNBSM (Société nautique de la baie de Saint-Malo) autour de Jean-François Revert.
Son ambition : motiver les jeunes à participer aux régates et faire sortir les bateaux des bassins.
Depuis, au gré des éditions, près d'une centaine de bateaux participent à l'événement.
Une fête de la voile et de l'amitié, puisque des soirées festives attendent les marins dans les ports.
Pour François Lognoné, le coordinateur de l'édition 2015, « l'objectif est d'atteindre les cent bateaux ». Alors, et ce sera la grande nouveauté, la flotte ira à Granville. «
On se tourne vers l'Est, vers Chausey et Granville. C'est important pour attirer les Anglais. On met le paquet pour avoir les classiques », ajoute Christian Rouxel, chargé des relations partenaires.
Rendez-vous pour quatre jours de régates ouvertes à tous les voiliers habitables, du 8 au 11 août 2015.
L'histoire du Branlebas de régates se conjugue avec celle de Saint-Malo.
Au milieu du XIXe siècle, de grandes joutes nautiques opposaient pêcheurs aux yatchmen.
La SNBSM, associée aux clubs de la Côte d'Emeraude, entend faire revivre ce temps fort en organisant une fête de la mer du 8 au 11 août.
À la Fête de la mer, il y a bien sûr le côté sportif où on voit les bateaux de tout type, Muscadet, Shrimpers, Cornish-crabber, cotres, bisquines... se mesurer pour espérer une place sur le podium. Mais ce qui prédomine, c'est le côté convivial d'une manifestation nautique qui veut rassembler le plus largement possible en espérant retrouver l'esprit qui régnait à l'époque des grandes régates municipales.
Le public à terre n'est pas laissé de côté. Bien au contraire : Malouins, Cancalais et touristes pourront jouir du spectacle sur l'eau en se postant sur les deux ports de la Côte d'Émeraude.
Invitation aux jeunes « On essaie d'avoir le plus de bateaux, confirme de son côté Christian Rouxel, le chargé de communication de la société nautique malouine. De Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France mais aussi de Grande-Bretagne ».
Cette année, le record à battre est de 106. « L'idée est aussi d'attirer les jeunes et leur donner le gout de la mer. Pour cela, le club s'engage à leur payer leur licence tout en incitant les propriétaires de bateaux à embarquer des novices. Côté prix, justement, on a voulu jouer soft.
Pour quatre jours, il se monte à 50 €. » Quatre jours intenses Ces quatre jours seront bien remplis.
Le samedi, la flotte mettra le cap sur les Ébihens avant de revenir à Saint-Malo. Le dimanche, direction Cancale avec, le soir, le traditionnel dîner en plein air à Port-Mer.
Le lundi, les bateaux rallieront Granville via les îles Chausey.
Et le mardi, retour à la cité corsaire. Des prix et trois trophées « Nous sommes heureux de faire escale à Granville qui fête cette année les 40 ans de son port », se réjouit à l'avance François Lognoné, le coordinateur du Branlebas 2015 qui sera accueilli gratuitement dans le port normand.
Au total, huit courses seront organisées avec, à la clé, des prix attribués à chaque catégorie et trois trophées : celui du Yacht club de France (fair play), Raymond Labbé (concours d'élégance) et Marin Marie pour les bateaux classiques.
these toys were given me by different people, they remind me to pray for these people... I wish happiness to all of you...
Different view of the boarded up waterfront house with the evening sun reflecting off the plywood covers. Red/Cyan 3D glasses required for viewing.
be different than the others..
be brighter..
more creative ..
let everyone know that ur around them..
Different truck I got to drive last week. Fairly standard Japanese 8 tonner except for the handbrake. At first glance it appears to be the old "Yank and Hope" type but is actually air operated. Not sure if full maxi brakes or some sort of air operated linkage.
Wikipedia:
La Rambla can be considered a series of shorter streets, each differently named, hence the plural form Les Rambles (the original Catalan form; in Spanish it is Las Ramblas). The street is successively called:
Rambla de Canaletes - the site of the Font de Canaletes fountain
Rambla dels Estudis - the site of the former Jesuit University, whose only remainder is the Church of Bethlehem
Rambla de Sant Josep (or de les Flors) - the site of an open-air flower market
Rambla dels Caputxins - the site of a former Capuchin monastery, now dominated by the Liceu opera-house
Rambla de Santa Mònica - named after the convent of St. Monica, now an arts centre.
To the north of La Rambla lies Plaça de Catalunya, a large square in central Barcelona that is generally considered to be both its city centre and the place where the old city and the 19th century-built Eixample meet.
To the east of La Rambla is the Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter, the centre of the old city of Barcelona. The Barri Gòtic retains a labyrinthine street plan, with small squares and streets, many of which connect onto the Rambla. One of the larger of these squares is the Plaça Reial, a lively 19th century square with tall palm trees and street lamps designed by Antoni Gaudí, which opens down a short entrance passage off the Rambla dels Caputxins. Further into the Barri Gòtic can be found the Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia and the Plaça Sant Jaume that houses the buildings of the Generalitat of Catalonia and Barcelona’s City Council.
To the west of La Rambla is the rather different El Raval quarter. Outside the city's earliest walls, this area was originally the site of various religious and medical institutions. Later factories grew up along with housing for the workers, whilst the proximity to the port led to the area becoming known for its nightlife and cabarets, as well as prostitution and crime. Today the area still retains a degree of 'edge', but it also home to several important buildings, including Gaudí's Palau Güell, which is only a few steps down the Carrer Nou de la Rambla from the Rambla dels Caputxins.
At the southern end of the Ramblas is the Christopher Columbus Monument and the Port Vell, the old port of Barcelona, now largely given over to pleasure craft. Near to the port end of the Rambla are the Royal Dockyards (in Catalan, Drassanes), which house a maritime museum specifically devoted to naval history in the Mediterranean.
Extensions at either end of the Rambla also carry the name Rambla, but are not normally considered part of La Rambla itself. To the north, the Rambla de Catalunya extends into the Eixample district. To the south, construction of the Maremàgnum in the early 1990s resulted in a continuation of La Rambla on a wooden walkway into the harbour called the Rambla de Mar.
The tree lined central promenade of the Rambla is crowded during the day and until late in the night. Its origins as a watercourse are reflected in the paving design, which appears to ripple like water. Along the promenade's length are kiosks that sell newspapers and souvenirs, other kiosks selling flowers, street traders, performers, and pavement cafes and bars. Several notable sights are also located within the promenade, including a mosaic by Joan Miró, and the Font de Canaletes, a famous fountain and popular meeting point.
The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was "the only street in the world which I wish would never end."