A January winter view of the Scout Rock Trail cutting through a mix Boreal Forest located in Tisdale Township in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada

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New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)

Nev's extended family are back in our garden. No doubt scouting around for the best nesting spots for the coming season.

Low cloud swirling around Kinder Scout.

The limestone meets the sea at Jack Scout on Morecambe Bay. The sky was looking good for a sunset as I walked through the woods near Silverdale, so I headed here to the cliffs, only to witness another "cloud hoover" of the sky!

So looking for a bit of foreground interest I found this area of limestone with a small clump of "Sea Thrift". The rocks provide a bit of a lead into the Kent Estuary and you can see the Central Lake District fells in the far distance as the sun sets over Southern Cumbria.

1975 International Harvester Scout ii

International Harvester has a deep history when it comes to pickups and trucks. The company has been in the business since 1907.

It wasn't until 1953, when the Travelall came out, that the predecessor to the Scout trucks was born. It was a truck-based people carrier but wasn't a real truck.

Recreational trucks were few during the 1950s. The only better-known ones are the Willys Jeep and the Jeep CJ 4x4. Seeing the void, International Harvester came out with the Scout 80 in late 1960.

Being quite new in making off-roaders presented several challenges. Such challenges include a lack of manufacturing guides and the fact that the initial military jeep design was failing.

The company got new parts from American company Goodyear to complete the final model and design of the Scout. It took two years for it to finally kick-off.

The International Harvester Scout II came a decade after the first Scout model. The Scout IIs were manufactured from April 1971 to 1980. It was available in either a full-metal Travel Top, a Roadster, or a Soft Top.

While the design is quite identical to earlier models, the most distinguishable changes were mainly its front grilles. Its headlight trims also changed during the Scout II's later production years. These are just a few aesthetic revisions that the Scout II had during its run.

As for its performance, the standard Scout II was a -196 spark-ignition 4-stroke engine under its hood. Its engine was capable of 111 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. A 232 6-cylinder was also offered during the early production stages. More powerful engine options such as a 304 V8 and a 345 V8 were offered later on.

Disc and power brakes were also standard starting late 1974. It was only an available option early on. The good thing about the Scout IIs though, is that there are rare orders for rear-wheel-drives. It was mostly the more powerful 4WD.

The IH Scout II also had special edition packages, which were mostly aesthetic tweaks. These packages were called the Shawnee Scout, Custom Vehicles Incorporated, The "Selective Edition" Scout II, "Spirit of 76" and the "Patriot" special editions, "Midas Edition" Scout II.

Of all special edition packages, none compared to the Final "Special" version, which was the Scout II's performance edition. It is also one of the rarest IH Scout models ever produced.

International Harvester had a good reputation for making trucks, so it only made sense that each one had its good attributes.

The Scout 80 and the Scout 800 shared pretty much the same features, which made the Scout II stand out even more. Since the Scout wasn't able to stick around for that long, it's best to be compared among its predecessors of the same brand instead.

Both the 80 and 800 only had a 4-152 spark-ignition 4-stroke engine with two valves per cylinder under its hood. The Scout II had the more powerful 4-196 spark-ignition 4-stroke engine.

Fuel capacity was also significantly more on the Scout II. Both the Scout 80 and the Scout 800 can only hold 11.1 gallons, whereas the Scout II has a much greater fuel capacity of 19.3 gallons.

The Scout II's 111 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque is significantly higher than both the Scout 80 and 800. The earlier Scout models only tallied 92 hp and a torque of 142 lb-ft of torque.

One downside the Scout II has is that despite its significantly more power, it had similar speed averages to the Scout 80 and the Scout 800.

The Scout II takes the lead when it comes to acceleration though, as the Scout 80 and 800 takes 19 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph, whereas the Scout II only needs 17 seconds.

The Semipalmated Plover is quite different than the peeps migrating through Homer, Alaska. It doesn't have a long beak to sift through the mud as they do. It searches for its prey visually as it runs for a bit, then stops and looks, and then grabs at any food within range. It doesn't fly with the peeps but on its own, chirping all the while. That said, it's a marvelous bird to watch.

Taken 11 May 2020 at Homer, Alaska.

Jasper likes to scout out his neighborhood. Luckily, the rather horizontal trunks of some mesquite trees provides a good place to plant the paws.

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Scout was a gorgeous young-looking fox that visited our property a few times this winter, but has not been seen for a couple of months. Why is it that a welcome visitor like Scout, who had hunting success here, only visits a limited number of times whereas pests are so often very difficult to drive off?

To survive in the harsh deserts of Arknaz, toughness and endurance is of paramount importance. The Talon class scout ship from Torgin Industries is certain to get you through any situation. With twin hover disks and boundless agility, this is an ideal ship for traversing desolate and dangerous places. A small yet formidable gun is mounted up front, and countermeasures can be found on the top of the Talon. The thrusters on the sides of the ship provide an extra boost which could decide between life and death. Your comrades might not always have your back, but the Talon will.

A huge huge thank you to my InnovaLUG guys who critiqued this build and gave some great advice. I was really inspired by the MAK Firefly, so I based the front of the Talon off of the Firefly, but after that, I let my imagination run wild. :)

God bless!

Scout, who lives in Australia and is Peter's best friend, got a scooter from him as a present. Today, Scout is using the scooter for the first time and has asked his friend Aurora to go for a ride with him.

SCOUT:

How nice is this Aurora do you think so too?

AURORA:

Oh...yes...Scoutie...I love it.

Can I hold you a little tighter, because I'm a little afraid of falling off the scooter.

SCOUT:

Of course you can

I'll try to go a bit harder

After a while.....

AURORA:

Shouldn't we go back to Daddy? The sun is setting and it's already getting dark.

SCOUT:

You're right! We'll go to the Magic Portal one more time and then we'll go back to Daddy

Thank you so much www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/ for using the picture of Scout in my photomontage

Found this red wood ant (formica rufa) in my mother in laws backyard at easter. Feel free to drop by my Facebook page for more pictures. www.facebook.com/GauteFroysteinPhotography

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The Indian Scout is a motorcycle built by the Indian Motocycle Company from 1920 to 1949. It rivaled the Chief as Indian's most important model. [...]. Wikipedia

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The BSA Scout is a small open two-seater front-wheel drive car, manufactured and sold by subsidiaries of The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, launched at the beginning of April 1935. On account of its front-wheel drive and low centre of gravity it was said to be remarkably stable taking corners in safety which would be impossible with a normal design.

This 1939 1.2 litre BSA Scout, BFN 593, is seen in the Orchard at Prescott 1speed hill climb on 5.05.2022.

Blue Hour in Kansas City just before 9pm the other night. One of the most popular places to take in the views of the downtown area of the city and for good reason.

Mike D.

Surveying for the next dive!

OTIS: "Look, the snowdrops are blooming! It reminds me that it`s March and our Australian friend Scout`s Birthday!"

PAT: " Isn`t strange that they know the Scout`s Birthday!"

ODESSA: "Nature is very smart and doesn`t forget anything, even birthdays!

So, we can continue our tradition and send to Scout lots of snowdrops, birthday hugs and kisses!"

PAT: " Odessa, don`t forget the honey jars!"

ODESSA: " Oh, yes! No!"

Singing together:

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday, dear SCOUT!

Happy Birthday to you!"

On our last night in Longboat Key, Florida, we just grabbed our cameras and walked down the beach. We had so much fun taking pictures of these Brown Pelicans fishing.

A classic overview of the city skyline of Kansas City, Missouri but this time I took several steps back to frame the shot with the tree. I raced out on this night thinking the sunset would be epic. There were several thin clouds about and I was hoping the sun would just burst them into an array of colors. It never materialized the way I hoped but I was still happy enough with the shot. The clouds add a little drama to the sky and I was hoping to anchor the shot with the tree roots on the bottom right.

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SCOUT: "Paddy! Paddy!" *Frightened.* "Paddy wake up!" *Shakes Paddy roughly.*

PADDY: "Wha.. what?" *Wakes up.* "What is it?" *Looks around.* "Scout! You are crying! What's wrong/"

SCOUT: "Oh Paddy! No!' 8buries his face into Paddy's chest.* "I had a bad, bad dream!"

PADDY: "Evidently you did, Scout!" *Cuddles Scout.* "What did you dream about?"

SCOUT: "I dreamed about Peter! You know my allerbeste vriend Peter, don't you, Paddy?"

PADDY: *Rolls eyes.* "Of course I do, Scout! We all know Peter. What was it you dreamt about him?"

SCOUT: "Oh Paddy! It was soooo real! In my dream, my allerbeste vriend Peter heard a knocking on the door of the Magic Portal in Mummy Marian's garden. Curious as mijn beste vriend Peter is, he went to see who is knocking on the door."

PADDY: "Who was there, Scout?"

SCOUT: "Well that's just it, Paddy! he thought it was me, wearing a scary looking black hood!"

PADDY: "Well it couldn't be, Scout. You don't have anything black in your wardrobe!"

SCOUT: "Exactly, Paddy!"

PADDY: "Plus, you were asleep... dreaming... err... about Peter seeing you."

SCOUT: "I know!"

PADDY: "What happened then, Scout?"

SCOUT: "Well, then mijn allerbeste vriend Peter called my name and then he screamed, and then, it went all black... and... and then... I woke up... and then I woke you up!"

PADDY: "There, there Scout." *Gives Scout a big little bear hug and a snuffly kiss.* 'It was only a dream. Let me wipe away those tears." *Wipes Scout's eyes with paw.* "I'm sure Peter is fine."

SCOUT: "But it was soooo real, Paddy!"

PADDY: "Dreams, especially bad ones, always seem so real, Scout. But I'm sure Peter is fine."

SCOUT: *Sniffles.* "Do you really think so, Paddy?"

PADDY: "I do, Scout. Peter will be having fun playing hide-and-seek with Aurora and begging mijn beste vriend Oleg to come and play."

SCOUT: "Oh I hope so, Paddy!"

PADDY: "Come snuggle down with me and I will tell you a faerie tale to help you go back to sleep."

SCOUT: "Oh thank you, Paddy." *Sniggles down next to Paddy under the covers.*

PADDY: "Once upon a time..."

My bears Paddy and Scout have made very good friends with two bears in Holland called Peter and Oleg www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/721577154558... and www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/721577233464... and their Mummy Marian Kloon (on and off) . Oleg and Paddy are very similar and have become best friends. Peter and Scout are very similar, so they have become best friends too. Peter heard a knocking at the Magic Portal in the garden at Mummy Marian's and he went to answer it. he thought it was Scout, but it wasn't. The question is, who was it? You can see for yourself here: www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/54852431823/in/datepos... or in the first comment below.

My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.

He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.

Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.

A few pics from a couple of years ago when we had some very late snow on the hills. This was April and a very strange combination of chilly snow and warm spring sunshine. There's no way Poppy would make it up there now and it was a bit of a one off for me too.

Judges 18:2 “So the sons of Dan sent from the total number of their [extended] family five brave men from Zorah and Eshtaol, to scout the land and to explore it; and they said to them, ‘Go, explore the land.’ They came to the hill country of Ephraim, to the house of Micah, and lodged there.”

Loggerhead Shrike

Looking at possible nesting sites?

HFF!

Abandoned rail side building, North Cascades, WA.

Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK

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A photo from Saturday morning closer to sunrise. Before the sun had reached the inversion in Edale Valley.

Loved the mix of warm and cool light on the frosted heather.

Thoughts? I changed up the speeder slightly from the last one and made some bent legs. The belt thing is based of the 6" figure. I don't really know if it works or not.

I haven't had much time this week for new Belville builds but the weekend will be here soon enough :)

Visual notes

Scout Cave is in Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, Utah. It is about 100 feet deep and 50 feet tall. The view from its mouth includes a residential neighborhood all the way to distant mountains.

Micro version of everyone's favorite Homeworld fighter, the Taiidan "Fiirkan" Scout. 31 pieces.

Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK

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One from the archives from seven years ago.

SCOUT: "Hullo everyone! Look! Look at me! I'm a pretty princess with a purple crown! When I saw these pretty purple rhinestone pegs on Daddy’s desk, I was determined to get my paws on them! They make great accessories for dress-ups. Look! I made a crown!" *Preens.* "Do you think I look pretty? I do!" *Preens more.* "Who wants to play princesses with me?"

The theme for "Smile on Saturday" on the 23rd of March is "clothes pegs". If you follow my photostream, you will be familiar with Paddy (my Paddington Bear whom I have had since I was two years old) and his friend Scout, as they often feature in stories and adventures on Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday and sometimes other days of the week, such as this photo for today’s theme. This is Scout, and Scout likes getting dressed up and playing make believe, especially in furs and as a member of royalty! He is very ingenious and resourceful, as is demonstrated by the crown he is wearing, which he has created using some rhinestone covered purple clothes pegs that formerly were mine, but now are undoubtedly his, and a lilac satin ribbon. I hope you like my choice of the theme this week, and that it makes you smile.

Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.

Kinder Scout seen from Mill Hill on the Pennine Way.

A panorama view of the western side of Kinder Scout.

Kinder Scout taken with the olympus om-d e-m10 mark 2

20th November 2024, the cloud higs the hills around Kinder Scout in the Peak District on a bitterly cold morning

Another side project in between commissions. The sculpting was finished a few weeks ago, but I finally got around to painting it.

I never liked LEGO's scout trooper helmet, the proportions and positioning of parts were all wrong. I was originally going to make this a decaled figure, but decided to sculpt it all the way. Knowing that walking around in Endor's mud is no clean task, I dirtied the boots and weathered the gun to make him look like he's seen a speeder chase or two.

The speeder is based off of BrickDoctor's speeder from ages ago, modified for my own interpretation. I figured if I was going to make a nice scene with this guy, it just wouldn't be complete without the speeder.

I'll post a video review after I post Rey's soon. So as always, expect more, and I'd love to hear your thoughts!

-Andrew

This is one of many cabins that scouts use, its situated by a lovely lake.

I guess, and hope, that there has been lots of fun in this area when they have been visiting

Model on Mecabricks: mecabricks.com/en/models/X1k2qXnYaE0

Day 3691 Y11D39

I tried BigHugeLabs Scout today to see if I had anything new on Explore and I got this, all my photos on it! Of course it's a gag, a Christmas present from BigHugeLabs, but entertaining nonetheless... Here are my top 72 photos...

1. Sunny side up, 2. Colorful spider, 3. Red and Green, 4. 작은 바위에 식물 "chakeun bawie shikmul", 5. take me home, 6. speed of light, 7. Grey Heron in Flight, 8. Waters of autumn,

9. hold me, 10. bridge to darkness, 11. refuse/recycle/reuse, 12. A Great Tit, 13. Naejangsan Bridge, 14. Autumn in Naejangsan, 15. stack, 16. Curiosity,

17. This photo makes me hungry!, 18. Korean roof in autumn, 19. Naejangsan rocks, 20. 수 "soo", 21. electric, 22. taking flight, 23. Amber dreams, 24. Just hanging,

25. Pugface, 26. 남대문 "namdaemoon", 27. Korean Grey Heron, 28. DOF, 29. Reflection, 30. Gratitude, 31. Caved-in lava roof, 32. ajumma symmetry,

33. deep blue, 34. velas rubras, 35. alone on the beach, 36. double self portrait with two drunk guys on the Korean mugunghwa train from Seoul to Pyeongtaek, 37. Infrared, 38. reflections, 39. broken 50mm, 40. "The Stare",

41. Deep Purple, 42. Haebyongdae, 43. Self Portrait, 44. bumpy, 45. reflesso, 46. lights and smoke, 47. yukshipsam, 48. drive all night,

49. This lady's got crabs!!, 50. David, 51. Youngdoo, 52. Bangpo shiktang, 53. John Mursch and Ricardo Parris, 54. lick me baby, 55. SUBURBIA, 56. plataforma 2,

57. Jeju roof, 58. Grate, 59. Firefighter, 60. Youngdoo, 61. Boarding the #70 bus, 62. Tudari, 63. Joon, 64. let me see it again,

65. Seoul Tower, 66. S, 67. there's a Nikon on the dinner table..., 68. velas, 69. Ugly Fella, 70. me at thirty three, 71. Blue Water, 72. wait behind the yellow line

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!

A panorama of the northern side of Kinder Scout known as 'The Edge' seen across the Ashop Valley from the Snake Path.