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This shop, Nankyu Motors, exists on the other side of “Nissan Shop near Sanbon-sugi Overpass.” Information on web says that the shop opened in 1966, two years before Tomei Expressway opened. It is interesting another motorbike shop near this spot ‘Vintage/Classic Motorcycle Shop “Time Tunnel” in Kami-yoga’ was also opened in 1966. Is it just a coincidence? I do not know.
I used hand spun wool (tail spin from Judith at Knox Fiber Farm and my own) to double crochet a garland across the kitchen entrance from the family room. I added more novelty spun fiber and poked the natural elements through the holes created by the crochet. Backyard( and stash) findings included:
pine cones, chive seed heads,cedar roses, rose hips, rosemary,pheasant feathers, grapevine, sedum and cinnamon sticks.
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I used to have a Cadillac El Dorado back in high school. It was probably a mid-70s style, red with white leather roof and interior. It had an 8-track tape player and my dad would always have Jim Reeves and John Denver tape in there. I remember sitting in the back at about 8 years old and my parents were driving around a neighborhood looking at houses to buy, springtime, and my favorite song was Calypso and I always wanted him to play that song. I also remember that one song would be playing and you could hear a faint playing of the song that was on the other side playing at the same time.
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Mukutmanipur's undulating forested landscape marked by the vibrant colours of Palash and Sonajhuri trees is refreshing and invigorating for the body and mind. It is marked by the prominent hillock about 200metres high, locally named "Baroghutu" (Baro- twelve, ghutu-/stones/hill). The tribal hamlets of Baroghutu, Jambeda, Kumorbahal, Dhagora and Mukutmanipur encircle this hillock. With a landscape that seems naturally designed for adventure, Mukutmanipur offers opportunities in rock climbing, trekking and a variety of water sports.
The local festivals, Tusu, Bhadu, Sahrai and Badna are symbolized by much music and dance, and strengthen the Mukutmanipur experience, laden with the relaxed air of nature in the heartland. The Bankura district has a tribal population famous for its music, art and culture. Mukutmanipur is one such quaint village. The community will provide the tourist with a life that is stress free.
Palash(Butea monosperma) is a species of Butea native to tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and western Indonesia. Common names include Palash, Dhak, Palah, Flame of the Forest, Bastard Teak, Parrot Tree, Keshu (Punjabi) and Kesudo (Gujurati).
It starts blooming end of JAN and arround mid March it is in full bloom. Perhaps the most attractive flower of the season. When in full bloom, it is a sight to behold ! The mountain ranges are transformed into a spectacular phenomenon making them appear as if the flames of saffron-red colors are leaping from them. No wonder the tree is also known as-and aptly so- ' Flame Of The Forest '. In West Bengal, it is associated with spring, especially through the poems and songs of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who likened its bright orange flame-like flower to fire. In Santiniketan, where Tagore lived, this flower has become an indispensable part of the celebration of spring. The plant has lent its name to the town of Palashi, famous for the historic Battle of Plassey fought there.
It is a medium sized dry season-deciduous tree, growing to 15 m tall. It is a slow growing tree, young trees have a growth rate of a few feet per year. The leaves are pinnate, with an 8–16 cm petiole and three leaflets, each leaflet 10–20 cm long. The flowers are 2.5 cm long, bright orange-red, and produced in racemes up to 15 cm long. The fruit is a pod 15–20 cm long and 4–5 cm broadIt is said that the tree is a form of Agnidev, God of Fire. It was a punishment given to Him by Goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Lord Shiva's privacy. In the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, these flowers are specially used in the worship of Lord Shiva on occasion of Shivratri. In Telugu, this tree is called Modugu chettu.
In Kerala, this is called 'plasu' and 'chamata'. Chamata is the vernacular version of Sanskrit word 'Samidha', small piece of wood that is used for 'agnihotra' or fire ritual. In most of the old namboodiri (Kerala Brahmin) houses, one can find this tree because this is widely used for their fire ritual.
Use as a dye
The flowers are used to prepare a traditional Holi colour. It is also used as a dyeing color for fabric.
Use as a pesticide
This plant kills Mosquitoes. They are attracted by the smell and color of the flower. Eggs that are laid into the liquid within the flower will never hatch. Any mosquito that touches the fluid can never escape from it.( Source: Wikipedia)
Medicinal value
The medicinal values of Palash have long been acknowledged in our ancient scriptures. Gum secreting from its bark cures Mucus Dysentery, Acidity & many stomach ailments. Its seeds are useful in treatment of worms and intestinal bacteria. ' Panchang ' of Palash or ash prepared from its five parts i.e. leaves, flowers, seeds, skin and root cures urinary tract, Obesity, Kidney problems, Backache & many more ailments. Highly esteemed by the ancient sages and modern researchers, the miraculous Palash, like Tulas, has no parallels. ( www.palashayurvedictreatment.com/palash.htm).
Background
The Knapp Tract (Salt Pond A6) has been kept dry (except for rain water) for years now. Over the last several years it has been the breeding ground for a colony of California Gulls - on the order of 20,000 nests during the recent breeding season. In a couple of months the former pond's levee will be breached and it will return to tidal flow. So, this is basically the last month before the current, odd landscape disappears as the next anthropogenic transition begins.
In these photographs you can see the vestigial shapes of marsh channels that date back to when this area was ebb and flow marsh. Looking through old USGS quads it appears that the marsh was diked around 1950 to create a salt evaporation pond – an intervention that left levees around the perimeter pond with their typical borrow ditch just inside the levee. The northern end of the pond contains an old duck hunting club and high voltage power transmission lines. The north-south axis of the pond features a center-line levee and its borrow ditch. As always, the borrow ditches are punctuated by the scoop marks of the Mallard II clamshell dredge. The long straight centerline levee appears to have been recently manicured and it is the subject of recent interventions. From the aerial photographs it appears that the centerline levee has been interrupted in locations where a former marsh channel was located, I suppose to allow more natural water flow along the old channels after the perimeter levees are breached. In one location there is a straight bypass ditch that seems to be an alternative to additional centerline levee trenching.
I was delighted when the folks at the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge asked if I would be interested in photographing the pond. Given a green light to visit after 1 August, I made back-to-back visits to photograph on August 5th and 6th, both toward the end of the day. This was only the second time I have flown my new Canon T2i dSLR. On the 5th I used Canon’s 18-55mm kit lens. My impression is that this inexpensive lens is not a particularly good match for the high-resolution sensor of the T2i. During the second day I used the more expensive and regrettably heavy Canon 10-22mm lens, which did a better job.
I particularly enjoyed discovering aspects of the Knapp Tract site that, while visible from the ground, escaped notice until I reviewed the aerial images. For example, the aerial views reveal the tracks of humans and small vehicles all over the place.
I am taking these documentary photographs under a Special Use Permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Kite flying is prohibited over the A Ponds without a Special Use Permit, as is access to this part of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. You can learn more about our Hidden Ecologies Project at arch.ced.berkeley.edu/hiddenecologies/
This was used on my street. Coop was changing out all the poles on my street. Primary insulators were brown or like this one, sky glaze. All made by Chance. Voltage was 14.4kv. I like the loops they made so they can untie the insulator with the shotgun stick.
Dholavira - Harappan Metrolpoly - A weight used by merchants the guide said.
Dholavira (Gujarati: ધોળાવીરા) is an archaeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat in western India, which has taken its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. This village is 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur. Also known locally as Kotada timba, the site contains ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization/Harappan city. Dholavira’s location is on the Tropic of Cancer. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites and most prominent archaeological sites in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also considered as having been the grandest of cities of its time. It is located on Khadir bet island in the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in the Great Rann of Kutch. The 47 ha (120 acres) quadrangular city lay between two seasonal streams, the Mansar in the north and Manhar in the south. The site was occupied from c.2650 BCE, declining slowly after about 2100 BCE. It was briefly abandoned then reoccupied until c.1450 BCE.
The site was discovered in 1967-1968 by J. P. Joshi ex. D.G. of the Archaeological Survey of India and is the fifth largest of eight major Harappan sites. It has been under excavation since 1990 by the Archaeological Survey of India, which opines that "Dholavira has indeed added new dimensions to personality of Indus Valley Civilisation." The other major Harappan sites discovered so far are: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Ganeriwala, Rakhigarhi, Kalibangan, Rupnagar and Lothal.
R.S. Bisht, the director of the Dholavira excavations, has defined the following seven stages of occupation at the site:
StagesDates
Stage I2650–2550 BCEEarly Harappan – Mature Harappan Transition A
Stage II2550–2500 BCEEarly Harappan – Mature Harappan Transition B
Stage III2500–2200 BCEMature Harappan A
Stage IV2200–2000 BCEMature Harappan B
Stage V2000–1900 BCEMature Harappan C
1900–1850 BCEPeriod of desertion
Stage VI1850–1750 BCEPosturban Harappan A
1750–1650 BCEPeriod of desertion
Stage VII1650–1450 BCEPosturban Harappan B
Excavation was initiated in 1989 by the Archaeological Survey of India under the direction of R. S. Bisht, and there were 13 field excavations between 1990 and 2005. The excavation brought to light the urban planning and architecture, and unearthed large numbers of antiquities such as seals, beads, animal bones, gold, silver, terracotta ornaments, pottery and bronze vessels. Archaeologists believe that Dholavira was an important centre of trade between settlements in south Gujarat, Sindh and Punjab and Western Asia.
Estimated to be older than the port-city of Lothal, the city of Dholavira has a rectangular shape and organization, and is spread over 22 ha (54 acres). The area measures 771.1 m (2,530 ft) in length, and 616.85 m (2,023.8 ft) in width. Unlike Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, the city was constructed to a pre-existing geometrical plan consisting of three divisions – the citadel, the middle town, and the lower town. The acropolis and the middle town had been furnished with their own defence-work, gateways, built-up areas, street system, wells, and large open spaces. The acropolis is the most thoroughly fortified and complex area in the city, of which it appropriates the major portion of the southwestern zone. The towering "castle" stands is defended by double ramparts. Next to this stands a place called the 'bailey' where important officials lived. The city within the general fortifications accounts for 48 ha (120 acres). There are extensive structure-bearing areas which are outside yet integral to the fortified settlement. Beyond the walls, another settlement has been found. The most striking feature of the city is that all of its buildings, at least in their present state of preservation, are built of stone, whereas most other Harappan sites, including Harappa itself and Mohenjo-daro, are almost exclusively built of brick. Dholavira is flanked by two storm water channels; the Mansar in the north, and the Manhar in the south.
Reservoirs
"The kind of efficient system of Harappans of Dholavira, developed for conservation, harvesting and storage of water speaks eloquently about their advanced hydraulic engineering, given the state of technology in the third millennium BCE" says R.S.Bist, Joint Director General (Rtd.), Archaeological Survey of India. One of the unique features of Dholavira is the sophisticated water conservation system of channels and reservoirs, the earliest found anywhere in the world, built completely of stone. The city had massive reservoirs, three of which are exposed. They were used for storing fresh water brought by rains or to store water diverted from two nearby rivulets. This clearly came in response to the desert climate and conditions of Kutch, where several years may pass without rainfall. A seasonal stream which runs in a north-south direction near the site was dammed at several points to collect water.
The inhabitants of Dholavira created sixteen or more reservoirs of varying size during Stage III. Some of these took advantage of the slope of the ground within the large settlement, a drop of 13 metres (43 ft) from northeast to northwest. Other reservoirs were excavated, some into living rock. Recent work has revealed two large reservoirs, one to the east of the castle and one to its south, near the Annexe.
The reservoirs are cut through stone vertically, and are about 7 m (23 ft) deep and 79 m (259 ft) long. They skirt the city, while the citadel and bath are centrally located on raised ground. There is also a large well with a stone-cut trough connecting it to a drain meant for conducting water to a storage tank. The bathing tank had steps descending inwards.
In October 2014 excavation began on a rectangular stepwell which measured 73.4 m (241 ft) long, 29.3 m (96 ft) wide, and 10 m (33 ft) deep, making it three times bigger than the Great Bath of Mohenjedaro.
Seal making
Some of the seals found at Dholavira, belonging to Stage III, contained animal only figures, without any type of script. It is suggested that these type of seals represent early conventions of Indus seal making. The guide mentioned Unicorns and there was a profusion of seals bearing the Unicorn. So was it real and not mythical?
A huge circular structure on the site is believed to be a grave or memorial, although it contained no skeletons or other human remains. The structure consists of ten radial mud-brick walls built in the shape of a spoked wheel. A soft sandstone sculpture of a male with phallus erectus but head and feet below ankle truncated was found in the passageway of the eastern gate. Many funerary structures have been found (although all but one were devoid of skeletons), as well as pottery pieces, terra cotta seals, bangles, rings, beads, and intaglio engravings.
Seven hemispherical constructions were found at Dholavira, of which two were excavated in detail, which were constructed over large rock cut chambers. Having a circular plan, these were big hemispherical elevated mud brick constructions. One of the excavated structures was designed in the form of a spoked wheel. The other was also designed in same fashion, but as a wheel without spokes. Although they contained burial goods of pottery, no skeletons were found except for one grave, where a skeleton and a copper mirror were found. A necklace of steatite beads strung to a copper wire with hooks at both ends, a gold bangle, gold and other beads were also found in one of the hemispherical structures.
These hemispherical structures bear similarity to early Buddhist stupas. The Archaeological Survey of India, which conducted the excavation, opines that "the kind of design that is of spoked wheel and unspoked wheel also remind one of the Sararata-chakra-citi and sapradhi-rata-chakra-citi mentioned in the Satapatha Brahmana and Sulba-sutras".
Painted Indus black-on-red-ware pottery, square stamp seals, seals without Indus script, a huge sign board measuring about 3 m (9.8 ft) in length, containing ten letters of Indus script etc. One poorly preserved seated male figure made of stone has also been found, comparable to high quality two stone sculptures found at Harappa. Large black-slipped jars with pointed base were also found at this site. A giant bronze hammer, a big chisel, a bronze hand-held mirror, a gold wire, gold ear stud, gold globules with holes, copper celts and bangles, shell bangles, phallus-like symbols of stone, square seals with indus inscription and signs, a circular seal, carleian humped animals, pottery with painted motifs, goblets, dish-on-stand, perforated jars, Terracotta tumblers in good shape, architectural members made of ballast stones, grinding stones, mortars, etc., were also found at this site. Stone weights of different measures were also found.
It is suggested that a coastal route existed linking Lothal and Dholavira to Sutkagan Dor on the Makran coast.
Language and script
The Harrapans spoke an unknown language and their script has not yet been deciphered. It is believed to have had about 400 basic signs, with many variations. The signs may have stood both for words and for syllables. The direction of the writing was generally from right to left. Most of the inscriptions are found on seals (mostly made out of stone) and sealings (pieces of clay on which the seal was pressed down to leave its impression). Some inscriptions are also found on copper tablets, bronze implements, and small objects made of terracotta, stone and faience. The seals may have been used in trade and also for official administrative work. A lot of inscribed material was found at Mohenjo-daro and other Indus Valley Civilisation sites.
Sign board
One of the most significant discoveries at Dholavira was made in one of the side rooms of the northern gateway of the city, and is generally known as the Dholavira Signboard. The Harappans had arranged and set pieces of the mineral gypsum to form ten large symbols or letters on a big wooden board. At some point, the board fell flat on its face. The wood decayed, but the arrangement of the letters survived. The letters of the signboard are comparable to large bricks that were used in nearby walls. Each sign is about 37 cm (15 in) high and the board on which letters were inscribed was about 3 m (9.8 ft) long. The inscription is one of the longest in the Indus script, with one symbol appearing four times, and this and its large size and public nature make it a key piece of evidence cited by scholars arguing that the Indus script represents full literacy. A four sign inscription with large letters on a sand stone is also found at this site, considered first of such inscription on sand stone at any of Harappan sites.
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Headed out to watch and agility competition, and take some photos while doing it. It was a gorgeous day, and the dogs and handlers were all amazing.
I was fully expecting to have many challenges in getting off shots, with the speed and movements of the dogs. And yes...this in itself was hard, but to add to the challenge, spectators had to be a certain distance from the fences (so all my shots were shot through the metal fence). This left me with no other option to use manual focus with these speedy guys. The of course there where the thick poles at the break of the fences, and since the fence was low, the dogs that jumped the highest were amny times lost in the top bar of the fence. There were also competitors and participants walking in the area between the spectators and the ring.
So, as a result, the shots were very difficult to take, and I made attempts at trying to blur the fence through camera speeds, and distance between the fence and the dog on the other side. Needless to say, none of these are great shots..but fun none the less (and I had fun taking them.
I've been aware of the Ortron Technique for quite some time, but have not really worked with it.
I'm working on building my skillset in producing better moods within photohoshop, so I started using the Orton technique along with other skin toning techniques to produce a dreamier portrait.
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Spirulina is a microalga consumed for millennia because of its nutritional properties. Nowadays, it is used as a healthy and effective dietary supplement. Spirulina cultivation also has less known environmental and environmental benefits. Can it be used to clean up?
Spirulina cultivation: ecological and environmental benefits
Spirulina is part of cyanobacteria or blue algae. These organisms have contributed to the oxygen enrichment of the original atmosphere of the earth. They have also contributed to the formation of ozone that protects against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This microscopic alga is therefore ideal for:
Produce oxygen and capture CO2;
Preserve the soil;
To preserve the environment.
Spirulina produces oxygen
On the principle of photosynthesis, trees capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen. It is estimated that a tree can set between 1 and 4 tonnes of CO2 per year per hectare. Spirulina, which is generally used as a sports food supplement, is able to do better. Spirulina also contains chlorophyll and produces 16.8 tons of oxygen per hectare per year. At the same time, it can capture 23 to 40 tons of CO2.
Today, the pollution rate in cities is alarming. According to statistics, air pollution is responsible for the deaths of more than 3 million people each year. Less than 12% of the world’s population would breathe healthy air. Fine particles and atmospheric pollutants are at the root of several ills, among which we can mention:
Asthma;
Heart disease;
Stroke.
The rate of oxygen in the atmosphere keeps decreasing. It has dropped 0.7% on average over the past 800,000 years, according to studies. On the other hand, CO2 levels are increasing. In a polluted environment, trees provide a barrier to filter the air. Thanks to their leaves, they can hold up to 20 kg of dust. That’s why most ecological and environmental organizations recommend planting trees. However, spirulina is more effective than a tree. Spirulina culture offers solutions in the fight against pollution. Oxygen is an essential element for any form of life. Large spirulina cultures should help to rebalance the oxygen and CO2 levels on the planet. In addition, it has the capacity to absorb toxins, heavy metals and many elements present in its environment.
Spirulina is one of the first living creatures to appear on Earth billions of years ago. Its properties have helped to promote the appearance of life.
Spirulina preserves the soil
The cultivation of spirulina has several advantages:
It offers an excellent yield of proteins;
It requires little water;
It does not require the use of fertile soils.
Spirulina has a high vegetable protein content, about 60% of its dry weight. On one hectare, it produces 20 times more protein than soy, 40 times more than corn or wheat. Its protein production is 200 times stronger than for beef. The cultivation of Spirulina requires a small volume of water. For example, to produce 1 kg of protein, spirulina consumes 4 times less water than soy. The quantity of water is 6 times less than for corn or wheat. It is 50 times lower than for beef.
Spirulina cultivation does not require the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. It does not require the use of fertile soils either. It can be grown on unproductive land and in pools a few centimeters deep (aquaculture). It is estimated that the production of one kilogram of wheat protein led to the destruction of 22 kg of fertile soils. And, for 1 kg of beef protein, about 145 kilograms of soil are destroyed. The arable land is scarce. Therefore, spirulina cultivation is ideal because it does not cause soil erosion. In addition, it uses fewer surfaces for an excellent performance.
Spirulina preserves the environment
Agriculture contributes greatly to the destruction of natural resources. The cultivation of spirulina makes it possible to fight against:
Pollution and contamination of water;
Overconsumption of water;
Soil erosion;
Deforestation.
Inputs such as plant protection products and fertilizers have adverse effects. They can contaminate runoff and affect humans and other species. According to official figures, 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their targets. In addition, the costs of researching inputs and the consequences of their use are enormous. However, growing spirulina does not require the use of chemicals. Spirulina grows well in sunny and arid areas.
The destruction of forests remains a major problem today. Classical agriculture is one of the main causes of this phenomenon. An estimated 300 million people live in and around forests. More than 1.6 billion people depend to varying degrees on forests to live. The cultivation of spirulina uses few surfaces without destroying the soil. In addition, spirulina is an excellent producer of oxygen. Large-scale production could, therefore, improve the quality of the air on the planet. But, large-scale crops could also promote optimal reforestation.
Spirulina, production and environmental cost
The production of spirulina generates almost no environmental cost. Ecological and simple, it is respectful of the environment. The production is done in greenhouses or in pools a few centimeters deep (aquaculture). When produced in a greenhouse, water heated to 37 degrees Celsius is required and brewed regularly. Organic Spirulina can be grown using natural products such as:
The laundry of ashes;
The nitrate of Chile;
Magnesium sulfate.
These natural products are ecological and economical. The ash liquor is obtained by adding water to the ash. The resulting laundry is kept indefinitely. Chilean nitrate is a mineral fertilizer that is extracted from the subsoil. Commonly called anhydrous Epsom salt or bitter salt, magnesium sulfate exists in nature.
Compared to other cultures, Spirulina requires less energy for its production:
2 times less than corn or wheat;
5 times less than soy;
100 times less than the be.
In some countries, many spirulina farms have been established because of the benefits of this alga. The ease of production and the little surface required are also ideal for the cultivation of this seaweed.
Spirulina and malnutrition
Malnutrition kills more than 11 million children worldwide each year. Spirulina can be used to fight this plague. The UN considers this microscopic alga as “ the best food of the future ”. Not only does it produce healthy and abundant food, but spirulina is also a source:
Protein;
Antioxidants;
Vitamins;
Of iron ;
Essential fatty acids.
Spirulina contains beta-carotene or provitamin A. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against oxidative stress. In other words, the antioxidant protects cells against free radicals. 1 g of spirulina can provide enough vitamin A, B12, and manganese. With 10 g it is possible to fill the body with iron and phosphorus. Essential fatty acids are essential to the body. The latter does not know how to make them naturally.
But where does Spirulina come from?
Spirulina has been on Earth for over 3.5 billion years. It has a spiral shape and is able to synthesize the energy of the sun. This microscopic alga multiplies by cell division in the manner of bacteria. Moreover, it owes its survival to this mode of multiplication.
The properties of Spirulina have been known for millennia. In South America, the Aztecs used it as a natural dope for runners. These had to supply the palate with fresh fish. Harvested in Lake Texcoco, the seaweed was nicknamed “Tecuitlatl”.
In Africa, in northern Lake Chad, a local population (the Kanembou) also consume this alga. For centuries, she harvests spirulina present in natural pools. Then she dries it in the sun, creating pancakes called “die”.
What to remember? Spirulina is a superfood rich in beneficial nutrients. It can be used in the fight against malnutrition. It can also play a major role in the fight against pollution.
source steelmystraws.com/blogs/news/spirulina-countless-benefits...
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My Mum used to get a piece of salt beef every Christmas, and once got it back home, boil it for three hours.
Never appealed to me then.
But later on I got a taste for it, now Christmas is Christmas without some salt beef.
So, here is ours bubbling away, once it had simmered for three hours, allow to cool a bit then cut when still warm to make home made Rueben sandwiches.
Yummy to the extreme.
And then with several pints of stock to make lots of gravy with too.
Stagecoach London Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 36549
LX12DJZ Seen Out And About This Bus Was Being Used On Route 314 With Running Number 75
Using the Meike Macro tubes I bought that can be used with autofocus (because I can't see well and am bad at focusing haha)
Using my new soft focus filter.
I like the colour/tone of her skin in this light and what the soft focus filter does to the highlights on the top and her hair/face.
We use this petrol station to fuel our coaches, but ours are a mere 12 metres in length, this German, French operated Neoplan Trendliner N3516 UC comes in at just over 13 metres, also available in 12.25 metre and tri-axle 13.9 metre.
If you could buy one here you'd not get much change from about 300k..
Just out of interest and amusment..watch this, then next time you see a coach in a tight spot and say "he's not going to get that out of there" think again..
How cool does that driver look ?!
This picture is a composite from two portrait orientation photos merged using PhotoShop Elements v7 to achieve a synthetic wide-angle effect.
Using a mirror on the wall in the Lobby to get the hotel name on the glass door facing the right way
ODC things used to communicate
Wrens, sparrows, flickers, red bellied woodpeckers, cardinals and more are fighting for rights to the snow covered pile of corn, sunflower & suet I set out for them. Unfortunately i didn't set myself up with a good vantage point to take their pictures. I guess I'll have to rethink that. My poor planning really came to light when I found a red shouldered hawk eyeing the birds as his next meal. Then the dilemma foil his plans and save a birds or let nature take it's course and watch and try to catch it on film (SD card). : )
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