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Day 293/365:
20/31: October 2022: A month in 31 pictures
We spent a couple of days in Norfolk. My osteopath advised breaking the journey every 30 minutes to have a walk to help my back. This was Thetford Forest, one of our stops on the way back. A blend of a landscape shot of the autumnal trees and a slow shutter shot of the trees.
I couldn't think of a title.
Day 310/365:
Another quick flat lay today.
Apologies for not being very active again but after doing pretty well with recovery my back has taken a turn for the worse again. It's hard to sit at the computer for long.
I really appreciate your comments but please don't feel obliged while I can't reciprocate too much just now. I hate to post and run but having got this far I'm just trying to stay in the game. My osteopath assures me that each relapse should have a quicker recovery time so fingers crossed.
Day 243/365:
Another one in the spotlight series. A cappuccino and a photography book, just in the frame.
Feeling a bit battered and bruised after my osteopath appointment so will try to catch up a bit later.
Day 188/365:
Another iPhone shot today, a begonia in my garden. My back is still really painful but I have managed to get an osteopath appointment for tomorrow. Really hoping that will help. Apologies but I'm not going to get around to commenting...may hit a few stars (and I hate doing that without commenting on at least some pics) but I can't really concentrate on much.
Day 3/365
Macro Monday - Cotton
These are face scrubbies that I crocheted. They are an eco friendly alternative to cotton pads for makeup removal. We are doing our best to avoid anything single use. HMM
365 weekly theme - Introduction:
I am a maker of various things. Mostly handmade greetings cards so expect to see some of those in my 365. I used to teach card making and scrapbooking to adults but now it's just a hobby.
I finally succumbed to joining the 365 today (my fourth). I managed a photo each day for three days and have set up a flat lay for tomorrow...piece of cake huh? ;)
Reasons for joining:
1. Eric www.flickr.com/photos/54515311@N00/ said I was crazy enough to do it.
2. On New Year's Day my osteopath posted on Instagram "Do something that scares you" Well, committing to a 365 is pretty scary!
3. I am hoping it will help with the return of my mojo
4. At least it's not a 366
5. I just want to do it
Day 275/365
October 2022: A month in 31 pictures
After four months of back pain, two of which, the pain was caused by a prolapsed disc. I was improving so much, my osteopath was pleased with my progress and thought it would probably be okay to start using my camera again. This morning I decided I'd just take a fairly simple shot and get it out of the way. Bent down slightly and bang, it felt like the disc prolapsed again. I didn't even manage to get the shot I wanted but had got this one which isn't as sharp as i would have liked.
I know I've said this before but I'm really not sure I can carry on with the 365...or the October challenge. I will see how things are in the morning but there are only so many iPhone shots I can get while being so incapacitated, and I think I may have already exhausted them all. To say I am fed up is an understatement.
If you got this far, I am sorry about the whinge.
The Hand series can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/28992287@N03/albums/72177720302770978/
Day 189/365:
Not overly pleased with the composition of this. I was going for an off centre look but in retrospect I think central would have been better. I didn't want to spend too much time on it because of my back. I've been to the osteopath and it's starting to improve but a way to go yet. Thank you for all your kind wishes, it means a lot.
Lensbaby Velvet 56. Added textures (my own)
Day 281/365:
8/31: October 2022: A month in 31 pictures
Definitely dreaming - On top of - the pumpkin is on the top of the mug and on top of another pumpkin to raise it up. So that's my interpretation because I'm rather behind with the themes.
I almost forgot my halloween mugs but remembered them when I had this idea. One of my crocheted pumpkins again along with these tiny foam pumpkins that I noticed in a florists when I came out from my osteopath appointment. I managed to get a mini pumpkin in there too...for another day.
Edit in Snapseed to give a slightly more halloween feel and enhance the textures.
A 'thistle - do' shot after seeing an Osteopath for an ongoing back problem earlier on today. Just wish I’d arranged the flowers far better.
Day 226/365:
Our four year grandson wholeheartedly endorses this! I just had to buy this print and frame it for my kitchen as our grandson is always dancing in our kitchen.
So this is all I managed to get a photo of today, with my iPhone, as my back is really bad again. With regular osteopath visits, it's been improving but a major setback today. Sorry to whinge, just getting really fed up with it now.
My big beautiful boy doing what he does best. Not spending too much time on the computer at the moment as I have a trapped nerve in my neck and right shoulder which is so painful. Seeing an osteopath next week to see if she can help
Day 201/365:
Lensbaby double exposure with Omni crystal.
Soft first exposure of the 'fabric', second exposure in focus. I enjoyed having a play with this one although I'm not sure my osteopath would approve. After my visit this morning he said take it easy for the rest of the day. I don't think bending over in an awkward position was quite what he had in mind. Not my best idea ever.
I am expecting a four year old whirlwind to arrive any minute so will be back later...promise to try to catch up!
This could be day 1 of 365 but I'm still deciding whether to commit...or will I end up being committed? I may give it a few days to see how I feel. It is a big commitment to take on when life is so hectic anyway.
I thought I'd kick the year off with a Gloria portrait though as I've had this idea for a while.
Happy New Year to you all from me and Gloria. She's really hoping her hair turns out well...maybe watch this space ;)
Edit: Well, I just hit the join button so I guess I'm crazier than I thought and about to take on my fourth 365
Reasons for joining:
1. Eric www.flickr.com/photos/54515311@N00/ said I was crazy enough to do it.
2. On New Year's Day my osteopath posted on Instagram "Do something that scares you" Well, committing to a 365 is pretty scary!
3. I am hoping it will help with the return of my mojo
4. At least it's not a 366
5. I just want to do it
The theme for this week is introduction.
This is me under the guise of 'Gloria'. I am hoping Gloria will help me out with the 365. She'd had a few glasses of Prosecco on NYE so agreed to this ;)
I am among other things a hairdresser...hence the gear...the hairdryer doesn't get used these days but came in handy for this idea.
Gloria's album can be viewed here: www.flickr.com/photos/28992287@N03/albums/72157712501804723
One that I'd considered doing for this week's Macro Monday. Captured this morning and given a bit of PP in Lightroom because I'm sat here with an ice pack on my back, feeling cold after a visit to the Osteopath.
We got out on the hills for a little while on Thursday, although Barney was looking a little stiff & I was rather tired, so I kept to the lower slopes, with the flatter paths & had a fairly slow wander & we had quite a few breaks... Well, the youngster didn't take breaks, he was too busy dashing about chasing his ball & anything else I could find to throw but Barney was quite happy to find a comfortable spot to lie down & "admire the view" whenever we stopped.
He did get a burst of energy when he realised we were approaching the lake though... sore hips or not, nothing stops this dog from playing in the water! This was taken before we got there - when he was still clean & not covered in mud ;-) He got another burst of energy on the way home - when we passed the turning for a stream. Suddenly, Barney went from trotting along at heel, to bolting off up the path. He sulked dreadfully when I demanded he came back! I have to be careful not to let Barney overdo it when there's water involved because he loves splashing about SO much that he doesn't know when to stop! He's got the osteopath on Tuesday, so hopefully, Barney will be feeling more springy next week & maybe we can go visit the stream then!
Reached Explore #288
I made some table decorations with offcuts from the Christmas tree and some empty candle jars that I decorated.
Lensbaby Sol 45, blades engaged and macro filter. Texture layers added, iPhone close up of my tablecloth and an ICM of the tablecloth.
Thank you for all your good wishes, my back is improving with help from the osteopath and some new medication.
Laila was glad to be stranger number 331 as she is 31 years old. She is doing a masters degree in osteopathy and naturopathy in London. There is a lot of sitting involved in Laila's studies. She likes to keep healthy by cycling and with yoga.
When she has finished studying Laila plans to enjoy more of the British countryside. She will begin by spending around six weeks walking some of the coastal paths in the South West of England. After this she wants to buy a campervan and explore more of the country, for about a year, taking a bicycle too.
One of the things that Laila plans to do is to swim in all the lakes of the lake district. I told her that they are very cold. Especially Coniston Water, which is very deep. Laila didn't mind. She will get a thin wet suit.
When I first met Laila, she was photographing her mother and brothers, at a seat half way up Glastonbury tor. I offered to photograph all of them. Laila thanked me. I took the photo and asked if it would be OK to take her photo for my project. I liked her hat and style. Laila agreed with a smile. I said that I would like to take the photo at the top of the tor (where they were heading anyway) and that I could photograph them all there too.
It was Laila's hat that drew me to her initially. I had walked past her on my way down the tor and decided to go back as I watched her photographing the rest of her family. When we reached the top of the tor, Laila sat and chatted with me for a few minutes before I started to take some photos. We tried portraits with different backdrops and a couple of locations before we called the rest of the party back for group photos.
Thank you Laila for agreeing to be in my project. It was good to meet you. Best wishes for your studies and beyond.
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Flynn went to the vets again this week... Given his previous ill-health & numerous past painful vet visits & the fact that he's is scared about being handled even on a good day, he always finds experience quite an ordeal. We try to make it as painless as possible for him though & to end visits on a good note. There's a small selection of dog toys in the waiting room & we've got into the habit of allowing Flynn to get a new toy at the end of each appointment. Dragon is just the latest (& current favourite) addition to a steadily growing collection!
After having his sore leg manipulated by the vet & being restrained by me, Flynn had come out of the appointment looking worried & cowed. However, when we picked Dragon out to show him, he immediately perked up & was soon wagging his tail, while trying to paw the muzzle off (which I discouraged!), in order to play with it. He even hopped up & put his front paws on the desk, to eagerly watch while we paid - when, in the past, he's just been pulling my arm off, trying to escape as fast as possible. We gave Dragon to him as soon as we left the building & Flynn very proudly carried it home. This was taken the day after his vet visit - you can see Dragon has already been quite well-loved :)
We're still not sure what's going on with his leg... The vet is hoping it's a soft tissue injury & wants us to see an osteopath, before subjecting Flynn to being admitted for x-rays. Poor guy is on restricted exercise until things improve but at least he's on anti-inflammatories now & no longer quite so miserable & grumpy! Hopefully we'll be back to normal sooner rather than later...
My osteopath asked me to take some photos of her new foam rollers (for exercising to ease muscle pain). I may just have to get one. I was quite nervous about doing it but luckily she loved them.
..de la maison du bonheur. Cela ne se voit pas mais, suite à un accident, il a perdu une de ses pattes-arrière et il s'en est fallut de peu pour qu'il perde aussi une de ses pattes-avant. Plus d'un an de soins, au laser notamment, ont été nécessaire pour sauver celle dernière mais le résultat est là, il a juste besoin d'une séance d'ostéopathie tous les trois mois pour palier aux défauts dus au déséquilibre qui en découle.
Thank you to those lovely friends who have contacted me by email regarding my husband's health. Only just saw them as I haven't been taking photos lately.
He has been seeing an Osteopath regularly who has helped him a lot. We discovered he has Cervical Vertigo due to his neck problems & his balance issues are now down to about 25% of what they were & the bad daily headaches are only mild now & some days are headache free!
In a couple of months he will have another brain MRI & Angiogram to see it the aneurysm has grown & will need an operation. Just going day by day but not as stressful as it was.
Day 228/365:
Definitely Dreaming - Helping
Whinge alert, look away now!
Nothing is helping my back, I've had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen which is the strongest over the counter pain relief/anti-inflammatory that we can get here. Since Covid broke out it's nigh on impossible to get doctors appointments. It took me two hours to get out of bed this morning and I'm just off to the osteopath for a miracle cure. As for the 365, this is as good as it's going to get for the time being. Whinge over.
Edit: I have prolapsed disc, which is what I suspected. Not sure how I will go forward with the 365. This could be the end but will see how things go from here.
La photo n'est pas d'aujourd'hui mais Rambo dort exactement comme ça en ce moment après une longue promenade en forêt suivie d'une séance d'ostéopathie et d'acupuncture chez "Mme Géraldine". Un moment très émouvant vu que c'était la première fois que nous y retournions sans Betsy.
The photo is not of today but Rambo sleeps exactly like that at the moment after a long walk in the forest followed by a session of osteopathy and acupuncture at "Mrs. Géraldine". A very moving moment as it was the first time we returned without Betsy.
Excerpt from www.artintheopen.ca/explore#creation-of-man:
Creation of Man
Joseph Goren
Sculpture - 1999
Henry of Pelham Winery
1469 Pelham Rd St. Catharines
This large work that stands at just over eight feet tall is out front of the Henry of Pelham Winery in St. Catharines, acting as both a landmark for the winery itself, but also as a fine example of the art of Joseph Goren. The bright white nature of Creation of Man, carved in Canadian quartz, further catches the eye, with the swirls and whorls of the abstracted shape inviting visitors to handle the freestanding work. Originally born in Tel - Aviv, Israel, Joseph Goren’s mother was also an artist. They later moved to Denmark before settling in Canada, where he has lived ever since. His mother encouraged his first sculptural works in wood. Goren works in a number of different materials for his sculptural works, including stone, wood, metal and less traditional recycled material. One work, Love in Abstract, is rendered in Carrara marble, while Playing Dolphins Fountain was carved from a single massive piece of Canadian granite. Granite and quartz have been a favourite medium, and large works are a specialty. His work and experience as an osteopath and in shiatsu have also been important to his work; this can be seen in his very organic forms, or how they invite people to interact with them. Goren is a self - taught sculptor, and has exhibited in Niagara at Niagara Artists Centre, Rodman Hall Art Gallery and the Niagara Falls Gallery, as well as repeated exhibitions in Israel, Denmark and across Canada. Over a dozen years, he exhibited at regular intervals in a gallery of his own in Copenhagen. Henry of Pelham Winery also offers tours of the Bobbi Speck Collection. These are works collected in the 1970s by Paul and Bobbi Speck (parents of the founders of the winery, Paul, Matthew and Daniel Speck), placed throughout the winery buildings and offices. The Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery established its first vintage in 1988, and has only expanded in quality and renown since that time.
Hey, hooman... You know how it was your birthday on Monday?
Yep.
And you're 25 now? Wow, hooman, that's old!! But anyway, remember how your presents were boring... like books and stuff?
I LIKE books!
Well, yes, but then you are quite odd. I've been thinking. I know what I want for my 8th birthday!
Oh yes, what's that Barney?
I want a bench right... No! A nice comfy armchair, surrounded by a massive puddle!! Or maybe a moat! This here is the outdoor model but I want one INSIDE!
Ummm...
Then I can escape The Cat when she's smacks me in the face just cause I ran into her. And she'll be jealous that I've got my own armchair and she can't get to it!!
You do know cats can, jump? They're pretty good at it!
Pfft, everyone knows cats can't cross water! That Goldie up the road told me!
No, that's witches - and it needs to be running water. Cats can definitely jump puddles, Barney.
Witches, cats... same thing really. It's what I want. You've got months to arrange my armchair moat.
Sorry but we're NOT installing moats round a chair in the living room just so you can escape a slightly grumpy cat.
But, but PLEASE?! I am injured after all - you have to be extra nice!
Poor guy, he's feeling sorry for himself atm (I'm still not prepared make water features in the front room!). His arthritis is really causing problems (even with daily supplements and an anti-inflammatory - previcox). He's sore and stiff, struggling to get up etc. It's making him pretty miserable, esp in the evenings. Fear aggression/reactivity issues we sorted yrs back are making a bit of a comeback too, because he's so stressed all the time. I took him back to the vet on Wed...
Got extra painkillers (Pardale - paracetamol & codeine). They're helping, Barney's looking happier already but its a short-term solution as pardale is hard on the liver. Our vet seemed hopeful that in warmer, drier weather he'll improve. He's also seeing an osteopath on Tues, who's been described as "Magic" - so fingers crossed we'll see some good results! Just slightly worried Barn will go nuts about being touched! I don't know, between the two of us, we're a right pair - I've just spent the past two yrs not really functioning properly due to my cancer & treatment, now Barney's grumpily hobbling around everywhere with dodgy hips! Perhaps we should go check ourselves in at a retirement home ;) Haha, actually I saw my own consultant on Tues - who was very pleased with me. 2yrs cancer free now - I don't have to go back until April! Yay!
Français
... L'ostéopathe nous as dit que Paul-Arthur est un bébé très expressif! Vous devinez pourquoi? Ceux qui me suivent dans Facebook connaissent déjà cette image :D
English
... The osteopath said that Paul-Arthur is an expressive baby... Do you guess why? People who are following me on Facebook already know this picture :D One more reason to like my Facebook page :D
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I was walking down towards Trafalgar square enjoying the way the sun was backlighting EVERYTHING and I noticed a small 'bubble' of light that was front lighting people as they walked through it. It was provided by a window on a building jutting out into the street behind me, reflecting the sun back down at a 45 degree angle.
Mark was walking past and had exactly the look I wanted for this shot, and luckily he agreed to be a part of the project. He's and english teacher, but is starting to train as an osteopath in September.
Thanks for being part of my project Mark.
This picture is #020 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
Jaguar XK150 OTS (1958-60) Engine 3442cc S6 DOC
Production 2265 OTS (plus 4445 Coupe and 2672 DHC Total production 9382)
Registration Number 4 XKK (Vehicle related cherished number, originally allocated from Kent)
JAGUAR ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623671588245...
The XK150 was launched in May 1957 differing from the earlier XK120 and XK140 most visibly by way of a one-piece windscreen replacing the split screen, larger grille with a front bumper dipped in the centre, and the wing line carried higher and more streamlined at the doors. The widened bonnet opened down to the wings, and on the coupés the windscreen frame was moved forward 4 inches Thinner doors gave more interior space Available with disc wheels and drum brakes, but most were Specials with wire wheels, disc brakes and twin fog lights.
The XK150 was available either as a two-three seat Coupe, 2-3 seat convertable (DHC), or a two seat Roadster or OTS (open two seater)
Suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, with manual-only rack and pinion steering. The 3.4 litre DOHC straight-6 XK engine was similar to the XK140's, but a new B type cylinder head raised power to 180 SAE bhp. The first closed and convertible XK150s were slower than their predecessors. this deficit was corrected in the spring of 1958 with the March release of special equipment models fitted with disc brakes and more powerful SE engine. with Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburettors and a modified B type cylinder head with larger exhaust valves improved performance to 210 SAE bhp In 1960 the 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) 3.8 litre engine fitted tuned to 265hp in S model potentially increasing top speed to 135mph. Four-wheel Dunlop 12 in (305 mm) disc brakes appeared for the first time as an option and factory specification Dunlop Speed Tyres with the option of Pirelli Cinturato radials
Famously Stephen Ward the society osteopath who was central in the Christine Keeler, John Profumo scandal. Owned a 1959 Jaguar XK150 DHC registration WLY150 Chassis Number S827299D/N
Diolch am 92,667,428 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 92,667,428 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-211
Ray of sunlight refracted through an overdoor stained glass pane creating contrasting subtle hues and profiling the cross-hatched texture of the applied white paint, down across the side of an opposite wall.
This year has started well. After having been feeling especially ill over Christmas and after, I felt much better on Tues and Wed and today I went to an osteopath, originally to do with my thumb but that was nearly better by the time the appointment came. However, I thought an osteopath could probably help with my other symptoms which are rather unusual. He could and he knew exactly what I was talking about. I 'm sure it won't be that easy a journey but know it has already done a lot of good.
I wish you all well in whatever way is most appropriate for you but cannot take on the extra work of writing it to you individually. Thank you for your good wishes and to those who have made me their contact. Due to poor health, eye problems and low energy I regret I can't take on any new contacts but nearly always manage to reply to your comments. Please no more than 1 invite.
Stranger #43 – Valérian
Valerian is a second year biology student, he hopes to become a physiotherapist. In order to achieve that, there are only 12 spots available in his year. Five years from now, he would like to be a physio and 5 years after that he would like to be an osteopath as well. “There aren’t enough physios at the moment but there are too many osteopaths so becoming a physio first, getting patients and then adding that feather to my cap makes more sense than the other way round. I want a physical job, I want to help people and physio has all that.” We got to talking about his situation as a student in Covid stricken France: “The only thing’s the government’s done for us are announcement effect soundbites. They said they’d offer meals for one 1 euro for students. It’s only a bit of bread and a bit of cheese. If I buy a meal for 3 euros at the university restaurant, I can make it last three meals and eat better than I would with their one euro meal. It’s all talk, there’s no substance.”
Thank you very much Valérian!
This picture is #43 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
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Valérian est étudiant en L2 de biologie, il espère devenir kinésithérapeute. Pour y parvenir, il devra être dans les 12 places disponibles dans sa promo. D’ici 5 ans, Valérian espère être kiné, puis 5 ans plus tard être kiné et ostéopathe. Il n’y a pas assez de kinés en ce moment mais il y a trop d’ostéos, alors devenir kiné d’abord, se créer une patientèle avant de rajouter cette carde à mon arc est plus logique que l’inverse. Je veux un métier physique ; je veux aider les gens et kiné correspond à ça. » On a parlé de sa situation en tant qu’étudiant au moment où la France est touchée par le covid. « La seule chose que le gouvernement a fait pour nous c’est des effets d’annonce. Ils ont dit qu’ils offriraient des repas à 1 euro pour les étudiants. C’est un juste un bout de pain et un peu de fromage. Si je prends un repas à 3 euros au RU (restau universitaire), je peux le faire durer trois repas et mieux manger qu’en prenant trois fois un repas à un euro. C’est que de la communication, y a rien derrière. »
Merci beaucoup Valérian !
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C’est ma 38ème participation au groupe The Human Family. Pour voir plus de portraits de rue et d’histoires, visitez la page Flickr du groupe The Human Family
- ex Andrew Scott collection...an unused tinted RPPC of the Bridge River power station on Seton Lake.
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Made in Canada by the Gowen Sutton Co. Ltd - Vancouver B.C. - Incorporated on March 17, 1920, the Gowen Sutton Company Ltd. superseded the F. Gowen Company Ltd. which Frank Gowen incorporated on March 17, 1919. Alfred James Sutton a shareholder and active partner in both companies. Following the death of his wife in 1929, Gowen sold his shares to Sutton on February 6, 1930. The company continued to operate as the Gowen Sutton Company and was dissolved on October 6, 1987.
The Gowen Sutton Co. Ltd was started by Canadian wilderness photographer Frank Gowen in 1919, and operated under the Gowen Sutton name from 1921-1960 and was a publisher of real photo and printed postcards of the Canadian West. Not only did they produce cards depicting large cities, they captured many hard to reach views within the Canadian Territories. Many of their cards were hand tinted in a simple manner, making each very different. While the real photo cards were made in Canada their printed cards were made in England.
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Flooded post offices of the Bridge River valley - written by Glenna Metchette - The Bridge River is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, flowing south-east from the snowfields of the Coast Mountains and joining the Fraser River near Lillooet. The hydroelectric complex consists of three dams, and stores water for four generating stations; development began in 1927 and was completed in 1960. Bridge River water is used three times in succession to generate six to eight percent of British Columbia’s electrical supply. The waters initially pass through the Lajoie Dam (Downton Reservoir) and powerhouse and are then diverted through tunnels and penstocks from Carpenter Reservoir (Terzaghi Dam) to two powerhouses on Seton Lake. Finally, the water flows from there through the Seton Dam and powerhouse into the Fraser River. LINK to the complete article - (page 1022) - bnaps.org/hhl/newsletters/bcr/bcr-2017-09-v026n03-w103.pdf
The Bridge River Power Project is a hydroelectric power development in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located in the Lillooet Country between Whistler and Lillooet. It harnesses the power of the Bridge River, a tributary of the Fraser, by diverting it through a mountainside to the separate drainage basin of Seton Lake, utilizing a system of three dams, four powerhouses and a canal.
A townsite, or employees village, was built in the 1920s adjacent to the construction site. It was developed as a model community, with a community hall, a combined rink and tennis court, lavish guest houses for visiting executives, parks, a school, a private beach and a full-service hotel which served the busy travel trade over the mountain to the goldfields towns of Bralorne, Pioneer and Minto. Mostly abandoned during the 1930s, the townsite - known as "Bridge River" (although not actually on that river) - was used during the war as a relocation centre for Japanese-Canadians exiled from the Coast in the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Its most notable resident during that period was Masajiro Miyazaki, an osteopath who was engaged by the provincial police in Lillooet to serve as coroner despite wartime restrictions, and stayed on as the town doctor for years after. Miyazaki was conferred an Order of Canada award for his service to that community.
The British Columbia Electric Company, successor to the Bridge River Power Company on this project and the main electrical utility in the province, was taken over and nationalized by the British Columbia government in 1961 and became the larger part of BC Hydro and Power Authority, a Crown Corporation.
awesome woman:doctor yoga instructor, martial artist(black belt) and osteopath..ps she is stronger than anyone I have ever met mentally and physically
Bud is a very young working Cocker spaniel that is a recent addition to my local pub. I offered to take some pictures of him while he was still tiny.
BIG MISTAKE! What I really needed was one of those ultra-hi-speed cameras that can freeze electrons in motion! Man, this puppy can shift...
Good fun though - at least the osteopath is making something!!
All the best
Mick
strong and bright ,a doctor ,martial artist (blackbelt), spokesperson,naturopath,trainer,osteopath goddess..
Roughly 3 years ago, just before his 7th birthday, Barney was diagnosed with severe bi-lateral hip dysplasia & osteoarthritis. It was a bit of a shock because he’d always been an incredibly strong, agile, fit & fast dog, who enjoyed day long hikes & took great delight in tackling physical challenges. Barney quite suddenly seemed to go downhill & at one point, was clearly finding it hard just to get up, stand or walk. I was seriously concerned - especially when initially, even painkillers didn't seem to help.
I had to alter Barney’s exercise completely, no longer allowing him to jump, chase toys or even run. He had to be limited almost entirely to short, gentle, on-leash only walks, rather than the long runs on the hills & through the fields that he was used to. However, with that change, along with regular trips to a lovely osteopath, Barney’s actually improved a lot. He doesn’t need daily painkillers these days & at his last check-up a few weeks back, the vet was very pleased with Barney’s general fitness & overall condition.
Now aged over 9 1/2years old, Barney is generally walked separately to youngster Flynn & when the 2 of them are out together, he's mostly on a lead, or else a long-line, so that he’s not running around, making himself sore. However, I feel that, if it was me, I’d want, sometimes, to do “fun stuff”... even if it meant a bit of pain later on. So, when the dogs & I found a field full of hay bales on a walk last week, Barney had an excellent time jumping on & off the bales & joining in the games with Flynn. I know long-term Barney’s arthritis will worsen but I’m glad that we seem to have found a good balance at the moment, managing his condition as well as possible & that my bouncy boy is able to enjoy himself ;-)
People, places street photography of Digbeth, Birmingham, UK. A previously heavy industrial as well as cultural quarter of the city, now undergoing heavy remodelling and gentrification with HS2, Commonwealth Games, tram system in full progress
It's been a long time coming this year but spring finally seems to be... springing! The flowers are starting to appear, the grass is growing & buds are just starting to show on the trees. Barney's feeling quite springy too - although he enjoyed the snow we had this year, the cold & damp weather of winter makes him achy - warmer, sunnier days improve his bounce :)
Barney's also got more of a spring in his step since visiting the osteopath earlier this week. When Barney was diagnosed with bi-lateral hip dysplasia 4 years ago, he was really struggling. Initially even the painkillers didn't seem to help much. Eventually, my vet suggested we try an osteopath. The vet, the osteopath & I were all somewhat nervous about this approach because it's very hands on & Barney is absolutely terrible about being handled when he's at the vets. He has to be muzzled & has red warning signs all over his notes - he turns into a snarling beast as soon as anyone tries to touch him!
We needn't have worried, Barney no longer needs a muzzle when he's visiting the osteopath - instead he runs in the examination room & gives the man a lick on the face, then happily rolls on his back for a fuss! He actually fell asleep during this week's treatment, it amazes us all how trusting Barney's become (although sadly, he still loathes the actual vet with a passion). I don't *quite* understand what happens during treatment (I confess I was sceptical osteopathy would help at first) but a day or so after he's been in for a session, Barney is leaping about like a pup again. He's all ready for some longer walks in the sunshine now.
Barney saw the osteopath on Tuesday this week. He adores the osteopath, so this was a happy event for him :) Since Barn was diagnosed with hip dysplasia & arthritis, he's gone every few months & really seems to benefit from the treatment. I'm still not entirely sure how it works but Barney LOVES the sessions & after a "recovery day", his movement visibly improves & he's generally more playful etc, so it clearly makes him more comfortable.
On Thurs this week, the silly dog was even bouncing over the makeshift jumps that I've set up in the garden for Flynn. In order not to do further damage to his already terrible hips, I now discourage Barney from jumping but he just started hopping back & forth without being asked & looked mighty pleased with himself too! I think he might have been showing off ;-)
Saturday morning, we went for a nice little stroll on the Peachfield Common together with one of my friends. Now Barney's got a spring in his step again, he'd probably have preferred to be heading up to the Malvern hills beyond but my legs weren't quite feeling up to that, so he had to content himself with exploring flatter ground, a little closer to home ;-)