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This was probably my favorite of the shots I took of the Mongoose while I was on the "Big Island". My son and myself stayed at the Waikoloa Hilton. The place is huge. It covers 63 acres. It was a one mile walk from our room to the car park. Stacy, has an app on his iPhone that was tracking us where ever we went. We averaged 8-10 miles of walking a day. I know one day it was well over 12 miles. Always, had my camera with me. Like a barbell! ;-) Weighs 8 pounds! Gave me a good workout. We did several trips to Hilo. Stacy did a lot of snorkeling. After seeing the pictures Stacy posted on FaceBook, my oldest son Scott, booked 8 days there next April for him and his family and Jan is looking going there next spring.
I think there are more flowers in April/May. But, I still found lots to take pictures of.
Mongoose move like greased lighting and often run when you are still 75-100 feet away. But, I had learned a lot on my April trip and it made it a little easier getting some shots this trip. They forage for grubs in the lawns. The lawns there are very thick & plush. Feels like you are walking on very thick carpet.
Lots of Sea Turtles in the lagoon there. I saw 8 in one morning.
Camera Settings: f/4 - 1/160 - 215mm - ISO 320
Korgi has been tagged…. But he wont do it because he is nervous about it.
So I am going to do one for him and because of that he is getting more than 16… haha. Also if any of you guys who have met him think I have missed something please feel free to add it to the list.
1.He is a serious and sensitive person, really he is… His humour is a shield he hides behind
2.He truly cares about people… and he truly cares about what people think of him even though he will tell you different.
3.He loves his pussy cats and is as proud of them as he is his children
4.He smokes like a chimney
5.He is a great photographer
6.He loves walking in the woods
7.He loves to wind up the people he knows, playing word games and double entendres
8.He expects too much from himself sometimes.
9.He whistles when he is happy
10.Loves to laugh
11.Often blurts things out without thinking it through… and then other times he thinks thing through to the point that it morphs into something else completely
12.He loves excel the program, he gets a kick out of collecting and compiling data… go figure!!
13.Prefers wine to spirits or beer
14.Doesn’t like leeks
15.Throughout his teens and early 20s was in a band.. was the keyboard player
16.Sometimes finds it difficult to let go of control… like to have things just so….. go mess in the shop and see what happens…. Haha …. Am going to be in trouble for that one
17.Adores his mother and his wife… although he would have you believe differently
18.Has his coffee strong black and plentiful
19.Loves pastries and fresh bread…. But especially pastries
20.Content with his own company
21.Plays keyboards… is always tinkering with music
22.Has a thing about spelling ... and yeah i will prolly hear about the speling misstekes
23.He doesn’t shave near often enough…lol
24.Is a Scorpio… so therefore according to him is a great lover… haha
25.Fav tv shows… home and away (no accounting for taste) and there was a ball room dancing show on in the UK which he loved too.
26.He is completely useless as a handy man
27.He is a complete camera whore… in front of and behind it
28.Lives in the borders of Scotland and wouldn’t be anywhere else for all the world
29.Loves history but has a special curiosity for 1st & 2nd world war history or more recent history
30.Is a googlmaniac… (I think I just made that word up… but it will be in the dictionary someday soon!!!) I mean you mention something that he doesn’t know much about he has it googled AND read it before you have finished your sentence…. So comes across as incredibly intelligent …..lol….. only sometimes
31.He eats and likes haggis….. ewww
32.He is a kind soul and I am proud to call him my friend. He is very special to me.
San Miniato al Monte is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy. There is an adjoining Olivetan monastery, seen to the right of the basilica when ascending the stairs.
St. Miniato or Minas was an Armenian prince serving in the Roman army under Emperor Decius. He was denounced as a Christian after becoming a hermit and was brought before the Emperor who was camped outside the gates of Florence. The Emperor ordered him to be thrown to beasts in the Amphitheatre where a panther was called upon him but refused to devour him. Beheaded in the presence of the Emperor, he is alleged to have picked up his head, crossed the Arno and walked up the hill of Mons Fiorentinus to his hermitage. A shrine was later erected at this spot and there was a chapel there by the 8th century. Construction of the present church was begun in 1013 by Bishop Alibrando and it was endowed by the Emperor Henry II. The adjoining monastery began as a Benedictine community, then passed to the Cluniacs and then in 1373 to the Olivetans, who still run it. The monks make famous liqueurs, honey and herbal teas, which they sell from a shop next to the church.
The interior exhibits the early feature of a choir raised on a platform above the large crypt. It has changed little since it was first built. The patterned pavement dates from 1207. The centre of the nave is dominated by the beautiful freestanding Cappella del Crocefisso (Chapel of the Crucifix), designed by Michelozzo in 1448. It originally housed the miraculous crucifix now in Santa Trìnita and is decorated with panels long thought to be painted by Agnolo Gaddi. The terracotta decoration of the vault is by Luca della Robbia.
The crypt is the oldest part of the church and the high altar supposedly contains the bones of St Minias himself (although there is evidence that these were removed to Metz before the church was even built). In the vaults are frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi.
The raised choir and presbytery contain a magnificent Romanesque pulpit and screen made in 1207. The apse is dominated by a great mosaic of Christ between the Virgin and St Minias on its vaulted ceiling dating from 1297; the same subject is depicted on the façade of the church and is probably by the same unknown artist. The crucifix above the high altar is attributed to Luca della Robbia. The sacristy is decorated with a great fresco cycle on the Life of St Benedict by Spinello Aretino (1387).
He told her he would be there soon.
minutes turned into hours that turned into 24. She needed him, craved him. Her heart grew fonder with his absence, even with every aching beat.
Take a walk, clear your mind. Run from those thoughts that edge it. Breathe out those old notions, and inhale the new.
He's different, and so are you.
I see him rolling - I hate him.
I see him running - I hate him too!
Why is that silly bird so awfully fast?!
Meep-meep!
Toy Project Day 2206
Thought I'd update you on the latest member of my furry 4-legged family - little hammie's been with me just over a week now. I named him "Pippin" (after the hobbit in Lord of the Rings, it just suited him - he's an adventurous little thing!). I'm so pleased with how well he's settled in... I'd been told in the shop he wasn't yet tame and worried he'd be shy. However, whoever bred him handled him well (or he's just an exceptionally confident little hammie!) cause from the start he's been a happy and nosy little character... After 24hrs, I started stroking him, then a little while later, gently scooping him up in my hands]. At first, he scurried off quickly, but now he will happily sit or walk over my hands for a few minutes at a time. He's never once tried to bite or anything :)
He goes out for little adventures each evening in his ball. Of course it's hard to tell with such a tiny creature but I think he really enjoys the explorations around our downstairs. He rolls up and down the hall, the living room and the kitchen, stopping only to sniff an interesting item in his path, give his face a quick wash... or, to investigate Barney!! I'd originally planned to keep dog and hamster apart, particularly when Pippin was in his ball - as Barney is ball obsessed and also a hunter of voles when we're on walks (albeit a very ineffective one!). However as Pip likes to roll everywhere on the ground floor, it wasn't really feasible, so I've taught Barney to be very quiet and calm when Pip's rolling around.
After one quiet but firm "settle down" from me, (he looked a bit too interested on the first evening) he has been good as gold. He actually tries to keep away from Pippin but there's no escape! Pip will spy Barney from up the hall and make a beeline straight for the big dog. He will then sit right up against Barney, sniffing at his paws and fur with obvious interest. Pippin doesn't seem scared, he's happy to groom right next to either dog and doesn't freeze or try and run off... In fact, if I move him away, he often rolls straight back to Barney! Barney lies quietly, deliberately not looking at the hammie and gently moving his paws out the way from time to time. Don't like everything the "Dog Whisperer" says but to use his phrase, Barney's the model of a dog in a "calm, submissive state". Obviously, I wouldn't leave them alone though, it's nice they seem to be co-existing but I wouldn't want Pippin to get hurt...
Anyway, Pippin seems happy in his new home, the dogs have accepted him and he's being very friendly and confident. All going very well really, now, if I can just clicker train him to pose for the camera.... ;-) Haha, will try getting some nicer pics soon, maybe of the odd pair together, reminds me of Bolt and Rhino (if you've seen "Bolt", you'll know what I'm talking about!)
Caught this little guy in mid-jump in the backyard. He's staying very still so I can't see him. He's doing a very good job, don't ya think?
This was nearly 61 years ago. My Uncle Jimmie (known as Coastie) and his best buddies made it home from Italy. He was a postal service carrier for 6 years in Europe. He was never in the front line thank God. He had so many wonderful stories towards the end of his life about his European adventures. I just wish I'd had more time with him to hear other stories. Boy, you can imagine how good that Schlitz beer tasted. He was my best friend and my Mom's brother. He was a wonderful man. As I'm sure all his friends were too. God bless you Jimmie, and your friends also. He passed on about 6 years ago.
Yes I know its not a Stag. The Stag was behind me bellowing and trying to put me off this shot. You will get to see him later. It meant I had to shoot both this and him with my 150-600 and I was pleased to be able to get as much of the tree in as I did. Btw this is a JPEG SOC.
Everything changed for Ari Yeager on that fateful day, when the Mucus Titan peered over Wall Matatu...
Built as a birthday gift for my good friend MucusDrizzle. Wish him a good one!
As my pal Chris would say this is a scene that depicts one of two old men descending from the summit of Coniston Old Man.
At long last yesterday I felt that the time was right to try out my troubled right foot and take a hike. My Plantar Fasciitis has given me far too much grief this year and as a result I have held off hiking. There is only so much restraint in me and I finally gave in and headed out yesterday. Chris is my long term pal who I have played golf with amongst other things, although he has shied away from mountain hiking. Somehow I was able to persuade him that I would take it easy on him and we chose to hike a small circuit that included Dow Crag and the Old Man of Coniston. This view shows Chris above Low Water during the descent of the tourist track.
This photo is a combination of four photos that have been stitched together.
You are strong and confident, intelligent, kind, compassionate and loving. You accept everyone for exactly who they are and where they are at in life. No judgements; Just love in it's purest form.
I never thought I would find someone who's loyalty would match mine. You are my rock, my safe space and my truest north.
Photo taken by Manfred Kaffine and kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.
München-Riem
1972-04-29 (29 April 1972)
HC-AXK
Nord 2501D Noratlas
D137
Aerotaxi Ecuatorianos (ATESA) (still in Luftwaffe dayglo and camouflage)
Three ex-Luftwaffe Noratlasses were delivered to ATESA via Riem: HC-AXF and HC-AXG on 3 November 1971 (via Prestwick-Reykjavik), HC-AXK on 29/30 April 1972 (also via Prestwick).
Interestingly, Paninternational’s Boeing 707-123B D-ALAL in the background, impounded at Riem since November 1971 and already registered N8420 at this point, left on the same day as the Noratlas (30 April). The Gulfstream II also visible in the background is Lear Siegler Inc.‘s N711LS.
This German-built Noratlas served with Luftwaffe (West German Air Force) as KA+148, AS+577 and 53+18. It was sold to Aerotaxi Ecuatorianos in 1972. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and written off when it crashed into trees during go-around at Rio Amazonas, Pastazo, Ecuador on 24 July 1980 (TT2234 hrs).
More information on Atesa’s Noratlasses (in Spanish):
aerospotter.blogspot.com/2009/06/rara-avis-en-ecuador.html
This airframe as 53+18 with Luftwaffe at in August 1968 (postcard):
jjpostcards.com/32129-thickbox_default/luftw-deutschland-...
HC-AXK with Aerotaxi Ecuatorianos - ATESA at UIO in March 1975:
cdn.aviation-safety.net/photos/aircraft/19800724-0-P-1.jpg
Scan from Kodak medium format (6 x 6 cm) slide (cropped to 3:2 aspect ratio).
Dear mom,
I made a big mistake, I don't know or I ever gonna forgive myself. I'm a monster, I killed a young boy. He attacked me, it was me or him. I can't continue living with this.
Much love your son,
John.
Photo taken by Theo Kastner and kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.
München-Riem
1976-02-29 (29 February 1976)
F-BTDL
Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R
136
Euralair
F-BTDL was occasionally seen at Riem in the early 1970s and also operated several flights into Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base used as a relief airport for Riem during the 1972 Summer Olympics. This time, it had arrived on 27 February 1976 and left on 29 February 1976 - the day British Airways B747 G-AWNP was also noted at the airport.
Information from airliners.net (thanks to Richard Vandervord):
Originally intended for TWA, the first airline operator of this Caravelle was in fact Austrian who registered her as OE-LCU. To Euralair 1.72 and became F-BTDL, then sold to Air Martinique in 3.80 as F-OGJD. Bought by TAC Colombia 3.81 and airline renamed Aerocesar; to LAS 8.89 and last recorded as stored at Panama City in 12.93, presumed scrapped there.
Registration details for this airframe:
www.planelogger.com/Aircraft/Registration/F-BTDL/908302
This airframe as OE-LCU with Austrian Airlines at SZG in August 1971:
www.planepictures.net/a/120/52/1362613979.jpg
Note Nomads Travel Club's Electra N836E in the background - it also visited Riem in August 1971:
www.flickr.com/photos/161645265@N08/46663364485
This airframe as F-OGJD with Air Martinique:
www.flickr.com/photos/154191970@N03/36448335510
This airframe as HK-2597X with Lineas Aereas Suramericanas in March 1992:
imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/5/4/3/1505345.jpg
Scan from Kodachrome slide.
He got up on the bridge and surveyed the rushing waters underneath him.
We continue our hikes together after accumulating 730 miles this year. Most of those miles were with Charlie.
So what can I say Little Dogs do have Huge Hearts!
Annapurna Himal and Marshyangdi Valley, with Gangapurna (7.455 m) in the middle and Tilicho Peak (7.134 m) on the far right
Photo taken by Wilhelm Hell, scan kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.
München-Riem
October 1974
LZ-TUK
Tupolev Tu-134
1351209
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
LZ-TUK in its initial Balkan Bulgarian colours is coming in to land on Riem’s runway 07.
Information from airhistory.net - thanks to Felix Goetting:
Built in 1971 with a VIP interior and delivered to Bulgarian Government in full Balkan colors. Transfered to Balkan Bulgarian Airlines in 1974 and stayed there in service till 1989. Wfu SOF 1989, scrapped 1998/99.
Detailed aircraft information from scramble:
www.scramble.nl/database/soviet/details/176_67610
LZ-TUK with Bulgarian Government at LHR in November 1971:
www.flickr.com/photos/53277566@N06/5343720846
LZ-TUK with Balkan Bulgarian at DUS in 1978 (later colours, metal belly):
www.airhistory.net/photo/516311/LZ-TUK
LZ-TUK with Balkan Bulgarian at HEL in March 1983 (later colours, grey belly):
www.flickr.com/photos/145798423@N07/51162453734
LZ-TUK with Balkan Bulgarian at FRA in May 1986 (later colours):
www.flickr.com/photos/190105067@N03/50432372351
Scan from Kodachrome slide (on Kodak Photo CD).
remember God, not the guy in the picture, me. lol
i was listening to this spiritual music as of posting. just went with it.
music:
...that was before him was the beloved and feared death. His eyes were ice cold and the hand motionless holding the sword of his ancestors. He saw the enemy advancing and he didn't retreat. He had to stop the advance of the enemy, he did not know why, but he had to do it.
The water penetrated his bones and a shiver moved towards his heart which stopped beating for an instant. His sword sliced the air with a steady blow and the last of the elves disappeared in the putrid and bloody water.
...che stava dinnanzi a lui era quella temuta ed amata morte. Gli occhi erano di ghiaccio e la mano ferma stringeva la spada dei suoi avi. vide il nemico avanzare e non indietreggiò. Doveva fermare l'avanzata del nemico, non sapeva il perché, ma doveva farlo.
L'acqua gli penetrava le ossa ed un brivido avanzava verso il suo cuore che per un attimo smise di battere. La sua spada tagliò l'aria con un colpo sicuro e l'ultimo degli elfi scomparve nell'acqua putrida ed insanguinata.
People of the Glaucous Tides
Ballpoint pen on paper, 1994
“When you have got an elephant by the hind legs and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run”
Abraham Lincoln
Two very attractive and very fit young women chase their dog, who raced ahead on the icy trail (He's wearing a red scarf, seen running over the hill in the background.). (Best viewed in large size).