Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 24-Feb-22 (DeNoise AI).

Fleet No: "6447"

This aircraft was delivered to United Airlines as N647UA in Apr-92. It was sold to a lessor on delivery and leased back to United.

It was sold back to United in Jun-15 and fitted with blended winglets in Aug-18. Now 30 years old it continues in service, Updated 24-Feb-22.

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 28-Jan-15.

With additional 'Berliner Flug Ring' titles

Originally built as an L1049C ordered by Braathens SAFE, Norway, the order was cancelled and the aircraft was delivered new to QANTAS as VH-EAJ in Jun-54 and converted to L1049E standard.

It was sold back to the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in Jan-60 as N9718C. It was leased to Twentieth Century Airlines the following month and returned to Lockheed in Jan-61.

It was leased to Capitol International Airways in Feb-61 and they bought it in December that year. The aircraft was operated on behalf of German Travel Company / Tour Operator 'Berliner Flug Ring' between 1966/67. Capitol operated it until Jul-72 when it was sold to California Airmotive and stored at Sebring, Florida.

It was sold to Midair Inc and ferried to Barstow, California, in Apr-73. The aircraft was due to be converted to (fire fighting ?) tanker configuration but that didn't happen and it was broken up at Barstow in 1974/75.

Old concrete railway sleepers, very neatly removed and replaced with the new without holding up the rail traffic unduly.

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version, plus DeNoise AI 04-Dec-22.

First flown at Hamburg-Finkenwerder in Dec-96 with the Airbus test registration F-WWJA, this aircraft was used for flight testing at Toulouse, France. It was re-registered F-WWIJ in Jan-97. It was returned to Airbus Germany at the end of Feb-97 as D-AVZC for customer completion and fitout.

The aircraft was delivered to ILFC International Lease Finance Corporation as D-ASSE (on paper!) in Apr-97 and leased to Monarch Airlines as G-OZBC the same day. It was returned to the lessor in Apr-00 and leased to Dragonair (Hong Kong) as B-HTF in May-00.

Dragonair was renamed Cathay Dragon Airways in Nov-16. The aircraft was stored at Hong Kong at the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mar-20.

Cathay Pacific Airways (The Swire Group) closed the company down in Oct-20 and the aircraft was returned to the lessor in Nov-20 and stored at Marana, AZ, USA. After 24 years in service it was permanently retired and broken up at Marana in Apr-25.

Replaced photo! Apologies for bad shot !i think I will leave her now added whiskers and some fade colour to background.thanks Krissie for original shot 👍

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 24-May-23.

Named: "Sundance Kid".

First flown with the Airbus test registration F-WWIR, this aircraft was delivered to GECAS, leased to Virgin Atlantic Airlines and sub-leased to Virgin Sun Airlines as G-VKID in Dec-99.

Virgin Sun was closed down by Virgin Atlantic and the aircraft was returned to the lessor in Nov-01 and stored at Bristol-Filton, UK. It was moved to Dublin, Ireland in May-02 and leased to Transair Sweden as SE-RCD the following month.

Transair Sweden immediately wet-leased it to GOODjet and operations continued until the aircraft was repossessed by GECAS in Dec-02 and stored at Bordeaux, France (Transair Sweden was declared bankrupt in Jan-03 with debts of USD 3 million).

The aircraft was leased to Iberworld as EC-IMU in Mar-03. It was damaged at Madrid in Oct-08 when the nosewheel collapsed in the hangar during scheduled maintenance. It was repaired and repainted all white but didn't return to service until Feb-10.

The aircraft was returned to the lessor in Oct-10 and immediately leased to Rossiya - Russian Airlines as VQ-BDR. It returned to the lessor in Feb-18 and was stored at Shannon, Ireland. At the end of May-18 it was sold to Sunrise Asset Management Inc and leased to Allegiant Air as N235NV. Current, updated 24-May-23..

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 15-Feb-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 30-Oct-22.

Operating a charter on behalf of Scanair.

Named: "Odd Viking".

This aircraft has quite a simple history. Delivered new to SAS in Oct-56, it flew with them for 11 years until it was traded in to Sud Aviacion in part-exchange for Caravelles.

It was stored at Bordeaux, France in Aug-67. It was sold to Air Management Corp in Aug-74 and continued to be stored at Bordeaux until it was finally scrapped in 1980. Oddly, it spent more time sitting on the ground at Bordeaux (13years) than it did in service with SAS.

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 06-Dec-20.

Fleet No: "403".

First flown with the Airbus test registration F-WWIC, this aircraft was delivered to GPA Airbus 320 (later to become part of GECAS) and leased to Canadian Airlines International as C-GQCA in Jul-91. Canadian Airlines International was merged into Air Canada in Apr-01. It was transferred to Air Canada 'Tango' in Feb-02 and then to Air Canada 'Jetz' in Oct-03. The aircraft returned to Air Canada mainline in May-12. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the aircraft was stored at Kansas City, MO, USA in Oct-20. Now over 29 years old, it probably won't survive Air Canada's COVID retirement programme. Stored, updated (Dec-20).

Replaced the picture for a better one....

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The Peugeot 404 Pickup was launched in Spring 1967. It was based on the 404 berline, and it replaced the 1956 Peugeot 403 Pickup. Sale started in Summer 1967.

In France this type of utility vehicle was called camionnette bâchée.

The Peugeot 404 Berline was introduced in May 1960, after the first 404 prototype was delivered in October 1957. It was designed by Pininfarina.

The body was kept unchanged for almost fifteen years.

In March 1963, a Diesel version was presented.

Rubber over-riders mounted on the bumpers of saloons appeared in 1964.

In October 1967, all 404 1968 models received minor modifications like a reverse light, restyled bumpers and hub-caps, chromed headlight rims, new front indicator units, and a new speedometer with three round clocks.

1948 cc L4 Diesel engine.

Max. payload: 1 ton.

Production Peugeot 404 Series: May 1960-May 1975 (in Europe).

Production Peugeot 404 estate car: July 1962-Sept. 1971.

Production Peugeot 404 Pickup: March 1967-1979 (France)/June 1988 (Kenya).

Production Peugeot 404 Pickup this Diesel version: March 1967-June 1988.

Original first French reg. number: Jan. 9, 1973.

New French reg. number: 2007 (Seine-et-Marne).

Number seen: 1.

Plancenoit (near Waterloo, B), Chaussée de Charleroi, N5, July 26, 2019.

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Replacing an earlier scanned print with a better version 03-Feb-19.

Built in Feb-66 by Short Brothers & Harland in Belfast, NI, UK. The aircraft was first flown with the Shorts test registration G-52-13 and delivered to the UK Royal Air Force serialled XR368 in Mar-66.

A high level decision at the UK Ministry of Defence saw the whole fleet grounded by mid 1976 and this aircraft was sold to Pan African Freight Liners as G-BEPS in Apr-77.

The aircraft was sold to TAC HeavyLift in Sep-78 and transferred to HeavyLift Cargo Airlines in Oct-80. It was permanently retired at Southend, UK in Apr-01 and was eventually broken up there in Oct/Nov-08.

To replace their fireless steam locomotive Glaxo acquired 08678 from BR. Withdrawn from Tinsley in October 1988, it arrived on-site in May 1989 and was in use until rail traffic ceased in April 1994. In these latter years the method of working changed with traffic being exchanged in the sidings next to Plumpton Junction signal box and the Glaxo loco working the full length of the branch. This may have been because of concerns over the condition of the unusual rolling bridge that carries the branch over the Ulverston Canal. On 22 January 1994 08678 was seen making its way along the branch from Plumpton Jn with an assortment of tank wagons conveying acetone and caustic soda. The loco is now part of the WCRC fleet at Carnforth. Scan from 645 Kodak T-Max 400 neg.

Another closeup from my phone . I am actually amazed at the clarity !! Look at the "dust" on this leaf. The "dust" is actually POLLEN!!! The lens seems pretty fair. Doesn't REALLY replace my Nikon but it's great when it's the only camera you have!

The Union Church, also known as Union Congregational Church, is a historic United Church of Christ church building located at 106 North Butler Avenue in Avon Park, Florida.

Construction began in 1890 and the first services were held in the not-quite-completed structure on September 11, 1892. The church was built on land donated by the founder of Avon Park, Oliver Martin Crosby, and his wife. Later the original crenellated bell tower was replaced with a steeple.

In 1989, the church was listed as in A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, published by the University of Florida Press."

Union Church is an active congregation. The church property extends through to Jim Rodgers Avenue. Bill Breylinger has been the senior pastor for over 25 years.

Credit for the data above is given to the following website:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Congregational_Church_(Avon_Park,_Florida)

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Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 16-Feb-15.

This is for the egg-whisk lovers... Making a short fuel stop in Liverpool while ferrying from Cornwall to Aberdeen.

Starting from the 1st February 2025, route 118 has been replaced by a revised route 45, with the route also being cut to Camberwell Green with the 59 being rerouted to Clapham Park in favour. Along with this 45 also got 6 mores buses for its PVR and with the route being retained. Here’s 2588 scrolling through its blinds at Morden ready to head off to Camberwell Green.

Replaced the Cotton Bag with a Square Bottom Paper Bag.

In Ballston Spa West gradually acquired nine water-powered mills on Kayaderosseras Creek by 1879 manufacturing cotton, paper, and paper bags.

West was called "The Paper Bag King" because he was one of the first men in the country to manufacture paper bags at a time when most bags were made from cotton

Three more of the Town Hall, built in 1842 to replace its medieval predecessor. That was raised on stone columns (Ledbury still has a similar one, built above huge wooden columns), providing a dry and shady space below for business on market days. This is the imposing portico, set (as Pevsner observes) rather strangely on the other side. Maybe there was some merit in having it a little further away from the wagons and animals and stalls in the days when it was a thriving market.

Replacing an earlier digital photo with a better version 25-Oct-17, plus DeNoise AI 22-Nov-22.

Named: "Zephyros". (dark blue tail livery).

First flown with the Boeing test registration N6055X, this aircraft was delivered to ILFC International Lease Finance Corporation and leased to EuroCypria Airlines (Cyprus) as 5B-DBU in Feb-03.

EuroCypria was absorbed into Cyprus Airways and ceased operations on 12-Nov-10. The aircraft was returned to ILFC and stored at Perpignan, France.

In Dec-10 it was re-registered N641LF and re-registered again as N859AM in Feb-11. It ferried to Shannon, Ireland in Mar-11 and was repainted in AeroMexico livery before being leased to AeroMexico in Apr-11.

The aircraft was returned to the lessor in Aug-20 as a consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was stored at Goodyear, AZ, USA. It was moved to Miami, FL, USA in Dec-20 for further storage before ferrying to Dothan, AL in Apr-21 to await freighter conversion.

The aircraft was converted to freighter configuration with a main deck cargo door by the end of Jun-21 and leased to iAero Airways in Jul-21. It's operated on behalf of DHL USA. Current, updated 22-Nov-22.

Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps), Singapour février 2018

Replacing an earlier scanned 6"x4" print with a better version 29-Jul-21, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 23-May-24.

Named: "Eglantyne Jebb" (British Social Reformer).

Delivered to Britannia Airways as G-BRIG in Apr-90, this aircraft was due to be leased to Air Holland in 1991 as PH-AHN but the deal fell through. It was wet-leased to TACA International Airlines in Nov-92 returning to Britannia Airways in May-93.

It was briefly leased to Air New Zealand from Oct/Dec-95 to cover aircraft shortages. At the beginning of Apr-04 the marketing name of Britannia Airways was changed to Thomson.co.uk although it was still operated by Britannia Airways until Nov-04 when the whole thing became Thomsonfly.com.

The aircraft operated it's last flight for Thomsonfly in Nov-07 and was sold to CIT leasing Corporation the following month. In May-07 it was leased to SliverJet (FlyJet Ltd) as G-SLVR. Unfortunately, SilverJet ceased operations at the end of May-08 and the aircraft was impounded at Luton, UK. It was returned to the lessor in Jul-08 and ferried to Shannon (Ireland) for further storage.

In Oct-08 the aircraft was leased to Jordan Aviation as JY-JAG and sub-leased to Hamsal Air the following month for Haj Pilgrimage operations from Nigeria. It returned to Jordan Aviation in Jan-09. Around Apr-09 it was sub-leased to Sun Air (Sudan) and returned to Jordan Aviation in late 2009.

In Dec-09 it was leased to Syrian Air and noted still operating for from them in Jul-10, still in full SilverJet livery. The aircraft continued in service with Jordan Aviation until it was permanently retired at Amman, Jordan in Dec-19 after almost 30 years in service. Updated 29-Jul-21.

CineStill film reflected this green northern light into blue:) //I replaced the picture since I got better result using better film scanner. 26 Mar. 2015

Walkers were used by the Federation ground crew to traverse inhospitable planet surfaces, covering large tracts where exploratory skimmers and other flyers were too dangerous to use.

In later years of the Federation the same exploratory walkers had scanning arrays and other sensors replaced with weapon mounts to defend distant outposts from Blacktron attack.

Inspired by ama77what's brilliantly tiny Mighty Mk3 and in the background of course Legoloverman's brilliantly detailed Recon Walker (now almost a decade old!). These three represent in between members of the family! The old grey family. (did I already say I love old grey?)

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 29-Jan-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 07-Mar-23.

In the background, a Japan Airlines DC-8, a Skyways Avro York and a Pakistan International Super Constellation.

First flown in Nov-61, this aircraft was delivered to the RAF Royal Air Force serialled XR395 in Jun-62. It was transferred to RAF Maintenance Unit (60 MU) in Jul-75.

The aircraft was sold to Dan-Air Services as G-BDIT in Aug-75 and was stored at Dan-Air's maintenance base at Lasham, UK in Oct-80. They sold it to a 'D Arnold' in Jun-81 and it was moved to Blackbushe, UK for further storage. The aircraft was broken up at Blackbushe in Jul-84.

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 23-Aug-22 (DeNoiseAI).

-Rendesvous-, China World Tail livery.

This aircraft was delivered to British Airways as G-DOCM in Mar-92. It was sold to a lessor in May-99 and leased back to British Airways. It was sub-leased to DBA.com (previously Deutsche BA, Germany) in May-04, returning to British Airways in Jul-04.

The aircraft was returned to the lessor in Nov-04 as N843BB and stored at Greensboro, NC, USA. It was leased to Sundowner Oklahoma City LLC in Dec-04 and operated on their behalf by Ryan International Airlines for the US Department of Justice.

It was stored at Miami, FL, USA in early 2011. The aircraft was sold to Aviation Technologies Inc and permanently retired. It was last noted still at Miami in Oct-11 in poor condition and without engines.

Replacing an earlier scanned 6"x4" print with a better version 27-Apr-22 (DeNoise AI).

First flown with the temporary Lockheed registration N9724C, it was originally to be registered ZK-BMP but that wasn't used and it was delivered to TEAL Tasman Empire Airways Ltd in Oct-59 as ZK-TEA. TEAL was renamed Air New Zealand in Apr-65.

It was sold to California Airmotive Corporation in May-72 as N31231 and leased to Flamingo Airlines the following month, returning to California Airmotive in Nov-72.

The aircraft was converted to freighter standard in Dec-72 and sold to Fred Olsens Flyveselskap A/S (operating as Fred Olsen Air Transport) in Sep-73. It served with Fred Olsen for a further 24 years until it was retired at Coventry, UK in Aug-97 after Fred Olsen closed down their airline operation.

It was sold to World Aviation Services Inc in Dec-99 and registration N31231 was reserved but never taken up as the aircraft was found to have severe corrosion problems. It remained at Coventry and was broken up there in late 2005.

The forward fuselage was sold to the Ferrymead Aeronautical Society (New Zealand) in early 2006 for display at the Ferrymead Historical Park and it was shipped to New Zealand in mid 2006.

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 02-May-18, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 20-Mar-24.

Named: "Caliacan".

Delivered to AeroMexico as XA-AMB in Apr-80, this aircraft was sold to GECAS in Jun-89 and leased back to AeroMexico until it was returned to the lessor in Nov-03.

It was stored at Goodyear, AZ, USA. The aircraft was re-registered N481SG in Jan-04 and remained stored at Goodyear until it was sold to Bravo Air Congo as TN-AHQ in Jan-07.

It operated for just over a year before being stored at Kinshasa in early 2008. It was last reported still stored at Kinshasa in Nov-11 and has presumably been broken up.

The Sangi Railway in Mie Prefecture somewhat recently announced that their fleet of 1960's and 70's era EMU's used for their local services would be replaced with "newer" secondhand 211 Series from JR Central, starting in 2025. Even though the 211's have their roots from the JNR era, displacing mid-century relics is still sad to see. It was fun while it lasted.

Here Sangi Railway 751 enters the elevated curve at the rice fields north of Misato Station with a "futsu" (local) for Nishi-Fujiwara.

Sangi Railway Sangi Line

Sangi 751 Series

Inabe, Mie Pref., Japan

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 19-May-22 (DeNoise AI)

"N'debele - Martha", Southern Africa World Tail livery.

Operated by British Airways franchise partner, British Regional Airlines.

First flown with the British Aerospace test registration G-4-018 in Jul-93, this aircraft was due for delivery to Markair (USA) as N140MA but the order was cancelled and the aircraft was stored.

It was registered to Jetstream Aircraft Ltd (British Aerospace) as G-BVKT in Mar-94 and leased to Manx Airlines Europe as G-MAJB in Jun-94. It was operated on behalf of British Airways Express from Jun-95.

In Sep-96 the aircraft was transferred to BRA British Regional Airlines while the operation on behalf of British Airways Express continued. The 'Express' titles were dropped in Jun-97.

British Regional Airways was merged into British Airways CitiExpress in Mar-02 while the operation for British Airways continued. The aircraft was withdrawn from service and stored at Hull-Humberside Airport, UK in Apr-03.

It was sold to Eastern Airways (UK) in Jul-03 and remained stored until it entered in Sep-03. In Sep-16 the aircraft was wet-leased to the UK Coastguard and painted in their full livery.

It was returned to Eastern Airways in Jan-17 and repainted in their full livery before returning to service. Now almost 29 years old it continues in service. Updated 07-Mar-22.

Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 04-Mar-21.

I'm not really into 'egg whisks' but there's a lot of them in Canada.

Note: The registration C-GHJU was later used by HeliJet on a LearJet Air Ambulance.

Cafayate has a church, Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Cafayate (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary).

The nave is not over the top extravagant.

Construction dates from 1885 with the objective to replace the old building that was falling into ruins.

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 10-Mar-22 with Topaz DeNoise AI.

Operated for Airbus Industrie by Aeromaritime.

This aircraft was built from parts of other Boeing 377 / C-97's. It was first registered N211AS to Aero Spacelines Inc, California, USA in Sep-69 and had it's first flight in Aug-70.

It was delivered to Aeromaritime, France as F-BTGV in Sep-71 and operated on behalf of Airbus Industrie for 25 years until it was retired in Jun-96.

The aircraft was ferried to Bruntingthorpe, UK in early Jul-96 and presented to a preservation group. It stayed at Bruntingthorpe for another 25 years. Unfortunately the airfield owner sold the land in Nov-20 and as the aircraft could no longer fly, it was broken up in Jan-21, which is very sad!

However, the flight deck section from the swinging nose has been preserved and is awaiting display at the South Wales Air Museum at St. Athan, UK. Updated 12-Mar-22.

There is another one in the museum at Toulouse Airport...

Replacing an earlier scanned 6"x4" print with a better version 29-Jan-21.

Fleet No: "605". Named: "Al-Muharraq".

This aircraft was delivered to Gulf Air as A4O-GJ in Jun-89. It was sold to a lessor in Jun-00 and leased back to Gulf Air, it was also repainted in in a '50th Anniversary' livery later the same year.

Gulf Air was originally owned by four Arabian Gulf countries, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE (Abu Dhabi) and Oman. Qatar left the group when they formed Qatar Airways in 1994 and the UAE (Abu Dhabi) pulled out in 2003 when they formed Etihad Airways.

That left Bahrain and Oman. All Gulf Air's aircraft had been registered in Oman until they decided to invest more in the fledgling Oman Air and pulled out in 2007. As a consequence, all of Gulf Air's aircraft were re-registered in Bahrain. A4O-GJ became A9C-GJ in Nov-07.

Gulf Air had to downsize to survive and this aircraft was returned to the lessor and stored at Dublin, Ireland in Apr-08. It was sold to Wells Fargo Bank Northwest as N182AQ in Jan-09 and in Apr-09 it was moved to Maastricht, Netherlands for further storage.

It was at Maastricht for two years before making it's final move to Sanford, FL, USA in Mar-11, still in Gulf Air's 50th anniversary livery. The aircraft was sold to Bank of Utah in Jul-12 and permanently retired. It was broken up at Sanford in late 2014. Updated 29-Jul-21.

Note: Oman's registration prefix is 'Alpha Four Oscar' (A4O) and not 'Alpha Four Zero' (A40) as some people assume...

(new) bathroom vanity...

replaced with an updated l.e.d. sign in 2018.

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 01-Sep-19, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 05-Mar-23.

This was taken at Pisa, Italy. Note the wartime ramp, made up of Marston Matting (aka Pierced Steel Planking). I was on a British Eagle Viscount on the next stand.

I-LIFE was delivered new to LAI Linee Aeree Italiane in Mar-57, seven months later, in Oct-57, LAI were merged into Alitalia. It remained in service with Alitalia for 12 years until it was sold to Somali Airlines in Jun-69 as 6OS-AAK.

It was re-registered 6O-AAK later the same month. It was retired at Mogadishu, Somalia, in Jun-77 and later broken up.

In an odd turn of events, BNSF ended up buying 100% (read: both) of Texas-Mexican's GP60 fleet, including this one, which is now their no. 198. It has been in Topeka for a few months now, and appears to have completed its class overhaul. Soon, it will head out for a new coat of paint, replacing the Vermont Railway red that it has been wearing since it arrived on the property in 2011.

Full roster info, and a "Before" image can be found in this Zach Pumphery photo: flic.kr/p/2nR4s7M

A proper Roster photo can be seen here: flic.kr/p/2ocXjhz

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Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 09-Mar-15, plus DeNoise AI 29-Jan-23.

G-APIM was quite a late build Viscount, being delivered to BEA in Jun-58. It was sold to Cambrian Airways in Nov-71, then Cambrian were merged into British Airways in Apr-74.

The aircraft continued in service with British Airways until it was retired at Cardiff, Wales, in Apr-82. It was bought by BAF British Air Ferries in Jan-84.

It carried on flying until Jan-88 when it was hit on the ground at Southend, UK, by Shorts SD.330 G-BHWT and damaged beyond repair. It ended it's days preserved at the Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, UK. A 30 year life span was good going for a Viscount.

I enhanced the picture's colors and added a yellow filter.

I tried to avoid the feeling of artificiality but this was the result.

-From the Archive-

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 28-Mar-15, plus DeNoise AI 05-Jan-23.

I was on the British Eagle Britannia in the background (well, not while I was taking the photo, obviously!)

;o)

This aircraft was delIvered to Air Algerie in May-61 with the French overseas registration F-OBNK, it was re-registered 7T-VAK in Nov-64. Sadly, it didn't have a long life. It was written off during a forced landing at Biskra, Algeria after an in-flight fire in Jul-69.

Veteran Suicide, is the topic for today. This is going to be another long one folks. As you read; I don’t want you to think of me. I’d like you to think of your husband, your wife, your partner, your son, daughter, grandson, grand daughter. The 1%, having the courage, to serve and defend our nation. I will be covering events that happened yesterday, and the impact it has on the mental health of our veterans.

Again, this is not about me. Its how veterans are treated at VA facilities, and some of the civilian medical facilities, we are sent to.

I had an appointment, with an ophthalmologist, early the other morning. I have intermediate vision loss in my right eye, and now problems in my left eye. Very similar, to the description from a woman, who’s child was a victim of Electronic Weapons (also know as the Havana Syndrome). She, a US Citizen, a child of a person interviewed, on 60 Minutes; 2-20-22. I’ve had problems with my right eye, for over two years now. Bouncing from VA Hospitals, VA Clinics; trying to find someone that gives a shit.

I get ready, lock up the motorhome and head for Grand Junction, Colorado, VA. I’m only 30 minutes away, and not rushed. VA, is an abbreviation for the Veteran’s Administration. A place where Veterans, are supposed to receive medical care. I pull off the National Forest Road, onto the main highway. Just, as I come over the hill, not a mile from our camp; there’s a State Trooper. Waiting, to try and catch me speeding. This happens, over and over again, when I have an appointment. I look at my speedometer, and slow it down a bit. I also see a guy just up the road. This minion, sets along the road, waiting to see which direction I take. Its another act to let me know I’m being watched. An attempt of intimation, along with a physiological attack on my mental health. Koda and I, head on down the road to Grand Junction.

As we pull into the parking lot, a man quickly cuts us off, and takes the last spot, close to the entrance door. It’s early, and hardly anyone is in the office. Once I check in; the perps start rolling in. Koda and I are setting in the lobby. These perps start with their over the top; hand in pocket skit. Then, some start the hair flipping shit. I’m talking 5 women, coming and going, flipping their hair as far int the air as they can. Even the staff chime in. Yes, folks, Koda and I are in a medical facility. As the women flip their hair, the men stair directly into Koda’s eyes. One even comes over, looking as threatening as possible. Wearing a big billed cap, big dark glasses, and a large black mask. He sets down right beside us, bends down, looks directly into Koda’s eyes. Koda, laying at my feet. The man asked if he could pet Koda, as he looks sternly into his eyes. I said no, he a Service Dog. I then asked if he wouldn’t stare into his eyes. I told him; dogs can take it as threatening. Koda, didn’t, because he’s used to it. Many VA staff, do it all the time. Even a Patient Advocate, that is supposed to help Veterans. This person is supposed to help veterans; having problems with the VA.

I stood up for myself and my dog, so now the minions are really pissed. They send in more Village Idiots, Sociopaths and Narcissist. Displaying their Perp Colors, fake coughs, arms flailing, American Flag Face Masks, large dark glasses, and stupidly big headphones. I’m talking big, big headphones. Not earbuds.

After seeing the doctor, a nurse has Koda and I, set in the hallway. She then, brigs over the guy with the stupid big headphones. She tells him to set right beside Koda, on my left. Even though, there are seats to my right. Koda, is getting uncomfortable, but continues to lay by my side, unmoved. He starts to whine a bit, as he looks up to me. He’s getting very uncomfortable, I see it in his face. The guy is playing something through his headphones that’s irritating Koda, intensely. I can’t hear it, and I’m not hard on hearing. The ‘Stupid Big Headphone Skit’, is used on us quite often. Especially, when we go to a laundry mat. They use something that makes Koda, extremely anxious and irritated. Many, actually smile, while doing so. This was at a civilian ophthalmologist office. I will say, the doctor was more thorough in the hour and a half, we were there; than the VA has, in over 2 years. This doctor ordered lab work, and an ultra sound. A skit; is what I call these, conspired, and practiced acts, of Gang Stalking/Domestic Terrorism.

I’m still waiting on an MRI read, from over two moths ago, that I got at the Phoinex VA. The Neuro-Ophithmoligest, at Barrow Neurological Institute. Spent less time with me, than I did filling out a little paperwork. He was dismissive and short. After, over two years of dealing with my right eye; I had to demand an MRI. I’m still waiting for a video call, so he can give me the MRI results. I have no confidence in a diagnosis or prognosis, from this guy. Their office Gaslighting me, leaving repeat message; that I have an in office appointment Monday, in Phoenix. This appointment is a video conference call, I set up before heading back to Colorado. I confirmed it two weeks ago. This week, and today, as I write this; they call with prerecorded messages and text. Wanting me to confirm, an in office visit for Monday. I’ve called them many times, left messages, and got ghosted.

So, now we are headed to the Grand Junction, VA, to get my lab work done. The front parking lot is full, so we head to the parking garage. We have the minions, trolling around to see where we park. We find a spot in the garage and park. I gather my things, and Koda the Magnificent. I open the car door, someone just behind us, honks their car horn 6 times. This wasn’t an alarm, this was one of the minions, letting everyone know; we are getting out of the car. It’s also a psychological stimuli, that lets you know, you are being watched. We get it, all the time, and have recorded it.

We walk to the back entrance. There are two VA Police Officers, and a man; standing in front of the door, blocking our way. We get through these guys, I use the hand sanitizer. The guy with the tan blazer, says something about my “furry friend.

A few years back I had surgery, one of many. I was living and working in Yosemite National Park. I was using the Fresno, California, VA. My daughter flew out, to help me with recovery, and spend Fathers Day with me. What a daughter…. While I was in the hospital, she would come to visit daily. When I was able to walk, she would walk with me down the halls of this beautiful hospital. These hallways filled with pictures of dedication, loyalty and sacrifice. Past wars, and their participants. She’s holding my arm, I look at her, looking at the pictures. Wondering if she can absorb, the depth of the sacrifice behind them. We get to the end of the hall and turn around. I see a young man in the hallway. Kooks to be early 20s. My daughter looked a little blushed. She looked directly at me and said; “Dad, that guy has been following me, every time I visit”. No Shit, my daughter was being stalked at the VA Hospital. All, the while; VA Police, watch on their many cameras. VA Police, will try to bait, intimidate and watch Targets, like a hawk. Yes, folks, this shit really happens at our VA facilities. You have to ask yourself; Is this how our CIA and FBI, train their Minions? They recruit KIDS, while they are in High School!

I knew better than to stop, and respond to these guys. I headed for the lab, with my ophthalmologist lab request. I went to the window, to check in. There was also supposed to a lab request, from the Phoenix VA. I was told last week, it was in the system; when speaking to one of the traveling vet coordinators. It wasn’t. I was told I had to go to the ER, and get a doctors authorization, for the new request. I didn’t have a problem with that, because; its to make sure and verify, its a legit request. What I have a problem with; is the Grand Junction VA Staff, and other minions, intently in wait, to attack my mental health, bait me, harass me, and set me up.

We go back down, to the ER. As we walk towards the check in window, a guy standing a distance from it, steps up to the window. He’s stalling, Gaslighting about the Mental Health Ward, He’s giving more minions time to show up. They weren’t expecting me to come right in today. This also gave the staff time enough time, to come up with excuses, for why my other lab request, was not in the system. When I was told by phone, it was.

I finally check in, and we have a seat. There are a few people in the area, but not too crowded. As soon as we do, a guy close to us; leans over and looks directly into Koda’s eyes. Koda looks away. The man continues this, with extremely stern looks. I asked him please not to, said it’s a threatening act to a dog. He knows this, but is baiting for a confrontation. The simple fuck, is finally called away, but is replaced by two others. One not wearing a mask. The VA requires a face mask at this facility, and I believe all. Koda, has been uncomfortable since we walked in. He knows where we are, and what to expect. We got the same treatment last Friday. He still lays patiently, at my side. A woman comes in, sets a large purse on a seat across from us. Then, sits on our side across from it. I start receiving a light Electronic Weapons attack. I don’t know if its coming from her purse. As she sets there smiling, her mask pulled down, so I can see.

A nurse calls us up to the front. As Koda and I squeeze through the minions sent to bait and harass us. We walk pass the purse, the woman so intently sat in a chair. Koda stops and sniffs it. Seriously, he does. He gets attacked with Electronic Weapons, and audio stimuli, too. Koda and I work are way through the now, packed waiting area. The nurse has my records in his hand. As we walk towards him; several nurses rush to cut us off. When we do reach him; he tells me, I’m the wrong patient, have a seat. Koda and I look for a clear path back to our seat; another nurse comes up and start Gaslighting about the Mental Health Ward. I stood up for a while, because of setting all morning at two different facilities. There was a man in an electric wheelchair. He asked about Koda, so we stopped and talked with him for a while.

He asked about service dogs. I told him; as far as I know, the VA does not provide Service dogs. There are many civilian groups that help veterans obtain a service dog. Many times, at no, or low cost to the veteran. That’s the norm, for our Veterans. They have to reach out to civilian organizations, to get their required medical needs. That’s because the VA, and our government wont. Why is that Mr President? You continually bring up your sons military service, while veterans are reaching out to civilian agencies, because the VA WON’T fulfill their needs. How long have you been in politic? Why don’t you add another 800 Billion to the Defense Spending; while veterans kill themselves.

I told the man I am, an Advance Certified Animal Care Specialist, and trained Koda myself. He asked to pet Koda, and I let him. Koda, licked his hand softly and gave him his sweetest look. I showed him a few hand signals, I’ve taught him. We were both lost in the gentle actions of Koda. For a moment; we forgot about the crowded clinic. That didn’t last long; because the minions, can’t have it. Rick is enjoying himself; we have to do something about it. Nurse, after nurse strolling by. Clicking pens, fake coughs, flailing arms, and Mental Health Ward Gaslighting. Then, one brings out the American Flag. Yep, they have to throw that in our face. When all else fails, they use the American Flag. It’s folded, and just a Gaslighting Prop. They pulled that one two years ago, after I complained to the Patient Advocate. Koda, and I handle ourselves like pros, because we are. This is a small VA Hospital, with very limited doctor staff. Nurses, think they control the show, Many times they do. Free Speech, is not so Free; in the United States of America. It can cost you dearly.

An hour later, I finally got the Ophthalmologist request in. We headed back up to the lab. We had the minions rushing ahead of us, to the elevator. Koda and I entered, one man had a clear plastic bag. This bag had the exact items, I left on our kitchen counter this morning. This, another act of Gaslighting. It also, lets a Target Know, they are being watched, or someone has entered their home. It’s another Gaslighting Tactic; used to attack the mental health of a Target, to bait and discredit them.

Then, there are two others. Dressed in their Bright Perp Colors. The man, working his way, as close to Koda as possible. We stood to the back, but when the elevator opened, they wanted us to exit first. We didn’t, and I told the two by the door to go ahead. As they did, I could see the man in the tan blazer. He was the same man, with the two VA Police, when we first came in. He was standing just to the right of the elevator door. As Koda and I step to the door, I said wait. That’s his command to stop and wait. Knowing that at almost every corner, entrance or exit; a minion, is waiting. Koda, stops and waits. As we do, the man in the tan blazer, walks pass us. As he does, he reaches into the elevator, open handed, fingers separated, right at Koda face. The two that stepped out ahead of us, standing there, in their perp colors, to witness; if I act out. I didn’t, and neither did Koda. I told the man “He’s a service dog, you don’t do that to someones service dog”. He smiles and says “I was just saying hi”. I didn’t start a confrontation, and we left for the lab. We are in a medical facility, the staff is not educated enough, to not reach out, at a Service Dog? Give me a fucking break….

We go into this small room so I can get my blood drawn. The smell of sanitizer and alcohol, was overwhelming. It irritated Koda, immensely. He still, just lay at my left side. I ran labs at two veterinary facilities, and at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; in Colorado. I know what labs and exam rooms smell like. This is a tactic used on Targets. They use the sense of smell to harass and Gaslight Targets. They will use sanitizer, alcohol, auto exhaust, second hand smoke, the smell of gasoline and diesel. You can see them in action, at the Grand Junction Walmart, parking lot. It’s on their cameras.

We finished our labs, and head to the parking garage. Ahead of us, rushes someone from the Hospital. He walks upwind, and lights a cigarette. We get in the car and leave, as the minions come out flipping their hair.

We drive across the street to have lunch. It was literally just across the street. It was a long morning, and our day not even half over. We gather our things, go in. As we enter; there are two young guys setting by the window. Probably in their early twenties, they start fake coughing. There’s a woman ahead of us, she stalling, giving other minions time to show up. Koda and I patiently wait. The guy at the counter disappeared. We are used to this. More minions, come marching in. Yep, its a Stupid Fest; sponsored by the Local Village Idiots Association. I finally get my order in, take my cup, get mobbed at the soft drink fountain. The Coke dispenser didn’t work, I mentioned it to the employee that rushed up there ahead of us. She moved the top of the Coke tap, and said try it. I did, as sprays all over Koda and I.

We have a seat, Koda laying at my left fett, minion after minion, walking by; looking directly down at Koda. Not even giving me a glance; just intently, looking into Koda’s eyes. Koda the Magnificent didn’t even flinch. He was looking at dad, waiting for the delicious morsels, he so well deserved. While we ate, someone blocked the view to our car, with an SUV. It was soon surrounded, by vans, trucks, and SUVs. None of them had an electric car, Mr Transportation Secretary. I don’t know where these Bottom Feeders are getting their gas money from? They don’t seem to be working.

We finished our lunch, headed to the door, as a minion rushes to the bathroom, thinking I may have to pee. They will leave piss all over the floor for Koda to step in. Really, they will. Just ask the Walmart employees in Grand Junction, Colorado, or Buckeye, Arizona. We get in the car, someone has moved my rear view mirror, changed my air conditioning settings (it’s going to be 100 today). Both my back windows were down about an inch. Nothing taken, just shit tampered with. This is the norm, for a Targeted Individual, in the United Sates of America.

Koda and I headed to the River Park. They have several fenced, dog play areas. We got there before noon, not to hot for Koda yet. I took him there often, after I first adopted him. For socialization and other training. There are pictures from two years ago, in our photostream.

When we arrived, there was no one in the three open play areas. I’m thinking great, Koda can be a dog! But, I know what’s coming. He’s looking around, a bit confused, its been two years. He finally realized where he was. He starts skipping across the grass, running, happy as can be. It was short lived; the minions start showing up. First, we had a guy brig in a big pit-bull. Thinking I would be intimidated. I’ve worked with military working dogs for years, pit-bulls are sweethearts; compared. Koda wasn’t intimidated either. His tail wagging, panting, happy to make a new friend. NOT, what they expected. Koda, rushes up to the bruit, as do I, covering his back. I started talking, with the young guy who brought him in. Just basic things, he had questions about his dog, I happily gave him suggestions. His wife (Miss Honey-Pot), setting in the car, joins us. Short-shorts, bending and stretching exposing way to much flesh. I didn’t mind, but didn’t drool over it. It’s Basic Gang Stalking 101.

Then comes in the Red Husky. It was followed by a manly-man. Shaved head, muscles bulging everywhere, tight shirt and pants. Koda rushes to greet the Husky, his happy self. The Husky, a young male, seemed a bit taken. Koda and the Pittie rushing at him. The guy who brought it in, came over to the picnic table. The Perp Couple, still there. The Husky had a Service dog vest, so I asked the guy about him. He told me about a local organization, that trains them and gives them to vets.

Then he tried to repeat some of the same conversation, I had with the guy in the electric wheel chair, this morning. He tried hard, but flubbed it. This is called Street Theater. The guy told me he was a vet with PTSD. I’m not going to question that. I could tell the man was troubled. It showed in his eye contact, facial expressions. I could tell anxiety was setting in. I didn’t fault this man. I didn’t judge him. I’m sure so many have. He told me he was a veteran, I could see he was troubled; that was enough. Some people are recruited into Gang Stalking, even veterans. Often, being offered something that can’t achieve for themselves. Unknowing, of the full picture. Mr President; why don’t you help veterans in need of service dogs? This poor guy tried his best, then went and sat in his truck, with his dog. My heart weighing heavy, knowing this struggling man, has been so wrongly misguided.

As Koda is having a blast; a FedEx Semi pulls into the parking lots. He takes up a ton of parking places. Parking, facing the side of my car. So, he can set in his truck, watch me, and my car. Then a big construction truck pulls in. It has a cherry picker. It parked behind us. This is a small, city parking lot.

I get mobbed, followed, blocked and cut off by FedEx, UPS, and USPS drivers, all the time. No shit folks, many people are afraid to discuss it, but IT IS TRUE. Our Government Agencies; have their minions all over the United States. Spying on, baiting and harassing, Targets. They even have your neighbors spying on you. Some call it the Neighborhood Watch, others call it Gang Stalking. It’s Domestic Terrorism! Just look up he definition if you need to. Educate yourselves, please.

Karen came in, as he was leaving the play area. Her job was to throw balls towards the fence. Close to the outer sidewalk. As she did; local sociopaths, waiting for an opportune moment. They would ride by on a bikes, skates; in their colors. Some, carrying floats for the swimming area (too far away). There’s a parking lot, not full at all. Trying everything to try and get Koda to chase and bark after them. All the while, getting their daily needs, of sociopathic fulfillment. It didn’t work that well. Koda was getting to hot and tired to chase anything. They continued trying, in their bright orange and red colors. Their combined intelligence, far lower, than this amazing dog that has blessed my life. But, they will try and take that away from me. Weekly, daily; sometimes. Koda was getting hot, so it was time for us to leave.

We needed to get a few groceries. I wanted to try a local City Market in Fruita, Colorado. It’s only about 12 miles from our camp. The minions in wait; knowing there are a few things I need. Yep, they really do. I’m sure they did an inventory while I was gone. They tamper with my motorhome, all the time. They like to tamper with my frig in the summer, move things around, sometimes destroy small items. They did this in Yosemite National Park too.

As we pull in; they had the Honey-Pot walking pass me. There were minions waiting to mob and block us at the carts; just like Walmart. Once inside, they started setting up. Using their carts, their bodies; to block me from getting ranch dressing, veggies, salad-mix, bread, butter and water. One woman attempting 4 times, thinking I needed more than I did. I was tempted to ask her to hold my phone, as I start a prerecord, loud, extended fart, on it. But, decided against it. A prank I share with my granddaughters. Yes, I’ve been watching too much YouTube.

We get the same community mobbing show, as we do at Walmart. But, with less intensity; piece of cake. I wanted one, as I walked through the bakery. Koda helps pull my heavy cart, with the water and all. We headed to the checkout. Billy-Bob, was waiting to cut in front of us. The young couple ahead of him, were keeping the cashier occupied by their personal life. Long after they paid. They gave another, time to slip in behind us. Sometimes these people will switch things out; from my cart, or the conveyor. As another keeps me occupied, by harassing Koda. This guy didn’t, he just got smothering close. As we leave, we get blocked at the doors, a bid diesel truck; setting up to accelerate just in front of us, as we step out the doors. As we leave; here comes the Hony-Pot again.

You may ask; who is “they”. “They”, are some of the people you work with. “They”, are some of people working in our VA Hospitals, Clinics. “They”, are some of your neighbors. “They”, may be a relative, someone you may consider as a friend. “They”, are some of the police officers, in your community, your state. “They”, are many, in our government agencies.

Mr President, Mr CIA, FBI, and Homeland Security Directors, as you cower in the Halls of our Nation. Like, the Law Enforcement Officers, in the Halls, of the a Uvalde Texas, Grade School. As teachers and children are slaughtered. How many veterans have have ended their lives today? How many have committed suicide while on your watch? How many can be attributed to the horrific treatment, at VA Facilities; from VA Staff. By the retaliation, mobbing, gaslighting, harassment, dismissal; from VA Staff? How long are you going to pretend that Electronic Weapons; are not being used and tested, on us citizens, on US Soil? How long are you going to pretend Gang Stalking is not real? That this is not Domestic Terrorism! You criticize other Nations on their Human Rights Treatment! You can’t even keep your own houses in order! Look at our History!

There are veterans afraid to speak out. I’ve spoken to some of them. I don’t question their courage, one bit. No one should. So, send you minions my way. The Airplanes, Jets and Helicopters. The Village Idiots, Sociopaths, and Narcissist; that do your bidding. Attack my character, discredit me, destroy my life. My mental health is fine, I can take it; I have for 14 years. There are many that can’t!

And, LEAVE MY DAUGHTER AND DOG ALONE.

Like, many would like you to belive; No, I don't belive everyone is out to get me. Just the Bottom Feeders, trying to destroy our democrocy.

I have spoke to many in the medical field. Gaslighting in our medical facilities (not just veteran), is extremely common. Workplace Mobbing, is at all time highs. Employers, are scratching their heads, wondering why; many don’t want to return to work. It’s the Toxic Work Environment, in the United States. Workplace Mobbing, is rewarded in the United States Workplace. Those that are willing to lie, cheat, steal and ride on the backs of others; are the ones being promoted.

The title, The Morning After; is from the following morning of my last post (Contentment). In that post; I wrote the Gunfire ended. I spoke to soon. When I stepped out the next day, putting our solar panels out; the Gunfire started again. When I took Koda out to pee, at 7 am; there was a motorcycle waiting behind the hill. The one in the picture, the right foreground. He comes flying through the dry creek bed, to the left of our motorhome. You see it in the picture. I took it standing 5 foot, to the left of our motorhome. I play fetch with Koda there. In the mornings and some evenings. That's why they do it. The minion on the motorcycle, does a couple loops around the back of the motorhome, too. That day, we had the Loma, Colorado, Village Idiots firing high powered rifles. When we went out to move solar panels, and our morning walk. I solar for 95% of my electrical needs, and move them to get max output. They use the sun, to judge the time of day, and when I will come out. When I took Koda out to pee, for the evening; here comes another motorcycle, doing the same thing. But yes, Mr FBI Director and Local Law Enforcement; its all just a coincidence. As you would like the United States of America, and the world to think.

I need to move in my solar panels folks. Billy-Bob is waiting by the roadside. He wants to see if I bring Koda out, without a leash. Everything I’ve told you is real, and TRUE. Its not based on my feelings; as a VA staff member, tried to tell me today. It’s based on some of the best, military reconnaissance training, in the world. It’s based on 14 years, of documents, videos, pictures and conversations with other Targeted Individual, in the United States. Gang Stalking is real in the United States of America. Don’t let anyone tell you its not, or just a Conspiracy Theory (their normal Scape-Goat). Violence, is not the answer. Neither, is Mobbing someones house, or workplace. Educate yourself, speak out, us online venues, vote. If you look hard enough, you will find the truth. Please do, before it disappears; like so much, in American History. As I tried to upload this, I couldn’t log onto Flickr. Someone had changed my password. I had to reset it. Someone, also locked me out of my VA, online account. This is what happens when you tell the TRUTH, about the United States of America.

All photos and content, in my photostream are free to download, copy, print and share. All I ask; is you keep all copyright and logos on them. And, try and share something with someone in need. Even, if its time.

Thanks for visiting our photostream.

Puzzle with 508 pieces (5 replacements, 1 piece recolored),

21 x 35 cm (4 mm thick),

Material: Plywood / pressed cardboard? (i dont know the right word for it..which cheap furniture manufacturers sometimes use)

- Manufacturer: unknown, probably German

- Manufacturing period: unknown

Image: “View of Constantinople” by Georg Macco from 1916

....pretty difficult puzzle...

Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 01-Nov-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 29-Jun-23.

Named: "Zagreb".

This aircraft was delivered to Aviogenex as YU-AHY in Apr-71. It was leased to Nesu Air (Turkiye) as TC-ALV in Mar-88 and returned to Aviogenex as YU-AHY in Sep-89.

In Dec-90 the aircraft was sold to Aeroflot - Russian Airlines as RA-93926 (I would have though it would be CCCP-93926 first as the Soviet Union didn't become the Russian Federation until 1992 - but apparently not).

The aircraft was permanently retired in Jun-03 and later broken up. Updated 29-Jun-23.

2024 the days of DB class 101 on Austrian Schoberpass are over (good). The EC216 "Dachstein" has now a Taurus on front and rear end. Here we see 1116 184 with the train, passing Baerndof. On the rear end is 1016 044.

This is the greenhouse at the Smith Interpretive Center at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Just needs Jasper the Australian shepherd for character.

www.pinalcentral.com/florence_reminder_blade_tribune/news...

SUPERIOR — Built in 1925, the greenhouses at Boyce Thompson Arboretum have long housed some of the park’s rarest and most delicate plant specimens. And now, at nearly 100 years old, they’re receiving their first makeover.

“Amazingly, the greenhouses have not undergone any renovations or updates since they were first built,” said Ann McKinnon, director of membership and development for Boyce Thompson Arboretum. “This project was too long deferred.”

The greenhouses, which flank the Smith Building, were among the first structures at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and are on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Many of the facility’s succulent and cactus plants are native to warmer regions. They need to be heated in the winter and shaded in the summer.

Conserving them and keeping them safe is urgent “due to rising demand in the plant trade and the resultant increase in poaching,” an informational flyer about the greenhouses said.

“If some of these specimens were to be lost or stolen, we would be unable to replace them due to CITES regulations and decreasing numbers in the wild,” the flyer said.

The greenhouses keep the plants safe from climate change and extreme weather. The roof can be vented or closed to maintain optimum temperature and moisture levels.

Renovations are expected to be completed by the time the Boyce Thompson Arboretum celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2024.

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