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I was in Barry to support our wonderful Labour candidates in bringing about real change in Wales. (7th December, 2019)
I visted Barry's fantastic zero-waste shop and Barry sports and social club.
I took Labour’s message of real change to Colwyn Bay. (8th December, 2019)
I’m proud of what Welsh Labour has done in government in Wales over the last few years and Labour government in Westminster will continue their work by standing up for Wales.
Nothampton U3A's first outing of 2010 was to the Black Country Living Museum at Dudley. Which is a collection of historic buildings from all around the Black Country that have been moved and authentically rebuilt at the Museum, to create a tribute to the traditional skills and enterprise of the people that once lived in the heart of industrial Britain.
The day before our visit there was heavy snow, enough to cause Birmingham Airport to close, but we are pensioners - nothing is going to prevent us from going on an outing! Clad in walking shoes, thick jumpers, fleeces, scarves and hats we sallied forth!
Maybe the weather acted to our advantage, as there were not many people visiting the museum. We all had a wonderful day out, and the weather? Clear blue skies and sunshine!
Detail of the enamel signs above the General Store
The beauty of learning other cultures and religions is to learn a deeper and more meaningful part of a person.
I took Labour’s message of real change to Colwyn Bay. (8th December, 2019)
I’m proud of what Welsh Labour has done in government in Wales over the last few years and Labour government in Westminster will continue their work by standing up for Wales.
This is probably the least expected picture in any photostream. Yes, we all visit this kind of place, but the underground WC right next to the Royal Court of Justice in London is very special because of these pictures. The pictures were taken in April 2004, and although I suppose the gents WC would have a similar kind of decor as the ladies, I naturally cannot attest if it does...
One of the boats taking us across the river from Abai Jungle Lodge to the local village. Taken on Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
"Bedbugs Spotted on Trains in Paris!"
Or so the headline read.
An extravagant way for them to travel, I thought,
Just to get from bed to bed.
They were also sighted at an airport terminal.
I'm sure TSA let them pass.
Because unlike the lowly cockroach,
There's no way they would ever be found in coach,
But comfortably seated in First Class.
And also seen in movie theaters--
Where certainly, they were asked to egress.
Not for singing, vaping, or fondling body parts
Although that's where many other infections start,
But because they were blood-sucking too many of the guests.
Not to worry-- the French have this under control--
Issuing public decrees to prepare us:
"No sitting, or lying, in bedrooms or on chairs.
Use pesticide liberally on your food and your drink...
Spray your clothing, your suitcase, also, under the sink--
And, by all means, enjoy... your stay in Paris."
B. Kite -- 10/4/2023
Duane took the Locke's Distillery tour in Kilbeggan...he got some great shots!
(I was visiting a nearby cemetery)
From Wikipedia:
Kilbeggan Distillery (formerly Brusna Distillery and Locke's Distillery) is situated on the River Brosna in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, Ireland.
A small pot still distillery, The licence to distil dates to 1757; a copy of which can be seen in the distillery.
The distillery was founded in 1757 and, by 1798, was in the hands of Matthias McManus, whose son was executed in Mullingar due to the part he played in the United Irishmen rebellion of that year.
John Locke took over the distillery in 1843, from when it remained in the hands of the Locke family for many years, being inherited by Mary Evelyn and Florence Emily, granddaughters of John Locke, in 1943. In 1947 the distillery was purchased by The Transworld Trust. During the prohibition period in the United States, a poor quality moonshine named Locke's was produced and, although unconnected with the whiskey produced in Kilbeggan, Locke's reputation suffered as a result. This, together with the economic depression of the 1920s and 1930s, took its toll on Locke's and on 19 March 1954 production ceased, with the distillery closing completely in 1957.
Today the distillery is home to a museum and restaurant, and has a 19th century waterwheel that is in working condition. The distillery can also be powered by a steam engine, which is in working condition but rarely used. It was installed to allow the distillery to continue operating in times of low water on the river.
Whiskey production recommenced in 2007, the year in which the distillery celebrated its 250th anniversary. Although the whiskey now in production at Kilbeggan will not be ready for sale until 2014, the three brands associated with the distillery—Kilbeggan, Locke's Blend and Locke's Malt—have, for many years, been made at the Cooley Distillery in County Louth from where they are transported to Kilbeggan to be stored in a granite warehouse over 200 years old. In late 2009, the distillery released small '3-pack' samples of its still developing whiskey at 1 month, 1 year, and 2 years of age.
The distillery's visitor centre was amongst the nominations in Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky visitor attraction category in 2008.
Fort Snelling is only a few minutes away from the Minneapolis/St Paul and is a must do for any Twin Cities visitor.