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For my 52of 2012 Project:
Week #13
Theme: Machinery
Taken 3/28/12
For my 52 weeks / 52 words of 2012 project
Week #13
Theme: Orange
Taken 3/28/12
The Studebaker Champion is an automobile which was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana from the beginning of the 1939 model year until 1958.
The success of the Champion in 1939 was imperative to Studebaker’s survival following weak sales during the 1938 model year. Unlike most other cars, the Champion was designed from a "clean sheet", that is, having no restrictions caused by necessarily utilizing older parts or requiring the subsequent use of its components in heavier vehicles. Careful market research guided the selection of features, but a key principle adhered to was the engineering watchword "Weight is the enemy." For its size, it was one of the lightest cars of its era; its main competitor in this respect, the Willys Americar, did not go through as thorough a design process. Its compact straight-6 engine outlasted the model itself and was produced to the end of the 1964 model year, with a change to an OHV design in 1961.
The Champion was one of Studebaker's best-selling models by virtue of its low price (US$660 for the two-door business coupe in 1939), durable engine and styling. The car's ponton styling was authored by industrial designer Raymond Loewy who had been under contract with Studebaker for the design of their automobiles. Champions won Mobilgas economy runs by posting the highest gas mileage tests. During World War II, Champions were coveted for their high mileage at a time when gas was rationed in the United States. From 1943-1945, the Champion motor was used as the powerplant for the unique Studebaker M29 Weasel personnel and cargo carrier, which also used four sets of the Champion's leaf springs arranged transversely for its bogie suspension.
The Champion was phased out in 1958 in preparation for the introduction of the 1959 Studebaker Lark. Prior to this, Studebaker had been placed under receivership, and the company was attempting to return to a profitable position
I took some pictures of Gold Coast band Operator Please before i went to America. I'll post more later.
Dress: Faith 21
Hat: The Limited (sequins on brim)
Cuff: Matara design on ebay
Necklace: Starlet in Highlands, Denver
Leg Chain: Chains of Love
Shoes: Sam Edelman via Akira Chicago
A wider shot of this amazing area we were introduced to by Jackson Bridges in 2012. This area has some of the most interesting columnar-capped formations.
There was no shortage of wildlife as we drove through Rocky Mountain National Forest. The views were spectacular as we traveled up and over 11000ft mountain passes. The drive took us high above the tree line into the tundra. We stopped to get a close look at some Big Horn Sheep grazing. The park rangers kept visitors from getting too close to the sheep. After making a brief stop along the road to photograph a herd of Elk resting in the alpine tundra, a stupid man started walking across the tundra towards the wild animals. There were a few other little clusters of the elk both male and female near this herd. The little red fox was seen on a dirt road near our camp site.
Week 52
The last week. The boys got back together for this final week of 2017. I haven't seen Sam in god knows how long especially with the original squad. Seeing and spending time with all of them was fantastic and a great way to end off the year. The only issue with this week has been for horribly cold it has been. The temperature has been averaging around 7 degrees every day. That is scary cold. Luckily, I have survived through it so far and had a wonderful week with my amazing friends. A great week to close off 2017. I have officially finished off a whole year of weekly uploads. I have to say it was very easy especially compared to last years daily uploads. I miss that challenge. Having a goal set for every day the moment I wake up. Yeah it was challenging at times but it having that challenge is healthy. It keeps me from being lazy and gets me constantly working to create. That is why I am going to bring it back for 2018. For the people that actively read this blog, get ready. Daily is coming back.
I can't wait to see what 2018 has in store for me!
All orders are shipped in a gift wrapped box within a jiffy bag. Included is a care sheet with basic information for keeping your wig.
It started out as a basic 8 x 8 square but quickly grew others on it's six faces. Just a little tablescrap. Made entirely of standard bricks, cylinders, and plates.
Hilton Harriers (orange & black) get a pass away at Kingsway Park in the nick of time during a 3-1 defeat by Central Midlands League Premier Division South rivals and hosts Ashland Rovers.
It was a first win of the season for Ashland, who deservedly ended a run of three straight defeats. Rovers (14th) are probably a better team than their league position suggests. Ashland's opening games have been against three of the division's more capable sides: Rowsley (3-4), Mickleover reserves (0-4) and Pinxton (3-4).
Rovers took an early grip on a contest rendered scrappy by a stiff, cold breeze and a simply dreadful pitch. On his home debut, Danny Bircumshaw (4mins) nodded the hosts in front after a lob had come back off a post. Connor Barnes (18mins) doubled the advantage when his pace took him away from the last defender, allowing him to round the keeper and score off the inside of a post.
Derby-based Harriers, fifth at kick-off, got on the scoresheet on the half-hour. Karl Chadfield freed Max Bulmer, who beat keeper Piotr Strycharz in a one-on-one. Two minutes later, the visitors squandered a great chance to equalise, shooting wide from the penalty spot after an unnecessary tackle.
Most of the excitement delivered by a largely nondescript second half was packed into the last five minutes or so. Strycharz pulled off two superb saves - both flying one-handers - as Harriers committed men forward. Two minutes into stoppage time, Ben Jones clinched Ashland's victory by sending the keeper the wrong way from the spot. Not sure I would have awarded the penalty! The Rovers player, a speedy midfielder, seemed to fall over.
Match statistics
Ashland Rovers versus Hilton Harriers @ Kingsway Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Central Midlands League, South (3pm kick-off)
Admission: £3. Programme: £1 (20 pages). Attendance: 39. Ashland Rovers 3 Hilton Harriers 1 (Half-Time 2-1). Scoring sequence: Danny Bircumshaw (1-0, 4mins), Connor Barnes (2-0, 18mins), Max Bulmer (2-1, 30mins), Ben Jones, penalty (3-1, 90+2mins). Referee: Paul Buck.
Ashland Rovers FC were formed, circa 2000, as Sutton Trinity, an under-16 team playing in the Mansfield Chad Sunday League. When the players involved reached 16, the club adopted the name Acrumac FC and moved to the Elizabethan League, a Saturday open-age competition. After a few years, the club became Ashland Rovers and switched to the Midland Amateur Alliance. Successive promotions led them to the Notts Amateur Alliance. In 2013, Rovers joined the Notts Senior League and also secured FA Charter Standard status. Five years later, Ashland, having reached agreement with Ashfield District Council for upgrading to their Kingsway Park ground, clinched promotion to step seven of the non-league pyramid. They were allocated to the Central Midlands League's South division, where they have since remained.