Today in pictures

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Have had a hectic week as we've been painting the kitchen -major up-heaval. Finished this evening thankfully. Monday was a bank holiday and we went back to our friends place on the River Po for a barbecue. Photos of Italians at play, various rustic dwellings by the river and the typical style of fishing on the Po.

Lovely butterfly shot. Italians really know how to enjoy their meals. I had some good Italo-Canadian friends, and always had great times with them around the table. Good food, vino, expresso, all made better with good conversation!

[davemac]

Today in Pictures, more a mooch-isimo (I hope that's nothing rude in Italian) rather than a walk, but with only 20 minutes, the doorstep was all I could manage.

1. An often snapped location, and in winter I have descended here on my jacksie, one year I will come down here when its icy and ski into the canal.
2. Buttercups a Go-Go.
3. There is a horse in this field, you can see its walking pattern.
4. One false move and I could lose my bowler hat.
5. Riley Swing Bridge, one false move and we will see if my watch is really waterproof.
6. That is the turnaround point today.
7. Beggar.......I left my handle at home.
8. I don't think they want people to go in that field.
9. A bitty picture, there's yellow bits, wet bits, sticking up bits and bits that go around.
10. I am in stealth mode here, they could break a leg with those wings, the reason they didn't move was because I was making a noise like a teacake.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by davemac

Today in Pictures, more a mooch-isimo (I hope that's nothing rude in Italian) rather than a walk, but with only 20 minutes, the doorstep was all I could manage.

1. An often snapped location, and in winter I have descended here on my jacksie, one year I will come down here when its icy and ski into the canal.
2. Buttercups a Go-Go.
3. There is a horse in this field, you can see its walking pattern.
4. One false move and I could lose my bowler hat.
5. Riley Swing Bridge, one false move and we will see if my watch is really waterproof.
6. That is the turnaround point today.
7. Beggar.......I left my handle at home.
8. I don't think they want people to go in that field.
9. A bitty picture, there's yellow bits, wet bits, sticking up bits and bits that go around.
10. I am in stealth mode here, they could break a leg with those wings, the reason they didn't move was because I was making a noise like a teacake.

You're braver than me, Dave. I was once surrounded by a flock of around 20 Canada Geese. I made it out alive, but they don't call them 'bum biters' for nothing!

[davemac]

Originally Posted by Turtle

You're braver than me, Dave. I was once surrounded by a flock of around 20 Canada Geese. I made it out alive, but they don't call them 'bum biters' for nothing!

That countryside is very dangerous, there are things that are poisonous, stuff that stings you, thorny things that scratch you, and all of it gets up your nose and makes you sneeze, and makes your eyes water. Then there is the wildlife, it pecks, bites, stings, and chases you. I find the best way to go into the countryside safely is to carry a very large drum, like the ones in brass bands, and bang it all the time, you will find that most things will give you a wide berth, even people, I like a drum, you cant beat them.

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by Turtle

Lovely butterfly shot. Italians really know how to enjoy their meals. I had some good Italo-Canadian friends, and always had great times with them around the table. Good food, vino, expresso, all made better with good conversation!

I am a great fan of Italo-Canadian chef David Rocco - I imagine you might know his TV programmes. Delicious food and lovely places in Tuscany...

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by davemac

That countryside is very dangerous, there are things that are poisonous, stuff that stings you, thorny things that scratch you, and all of it gets up your nose and makes you sneeze, and makes your eyes water. Then there is the wildlife, it pecks, bites, stings, and chases you. I find the best way to go into the countryside safely is to carry a very large drum, like the ones in brass bands, and bang it all the time, you will find that most things will give you a wide berth, even people, I like a drum, you cant beat them.

You had your eye on the evil gaggle/flock/whatever of swans - had you noticed the nonchelant British fighting cow on the horizon Dave? Keep your wits about you on your country jaunts - you never know what awaits your over the next brow...

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by mobertol

I am a great fan of Italo-Canadian chef David Rocco - I imagine you might know his TV programmes. Delicious food and lovely places in Tuscany...

Yes, Diane, I've watched his shows. I particularly like the ones he sometimes does with Italian grandmas. He's so cute, and the grandmas love him!

[davemac]

Originally Posted by mobertol

You had your eye on the evil gaggle/flock/whatever of swans - had you noticed the nonchelant British fighting cow on the horizon Dave? Keep your wits about you on your country jaunts - you never know what awaits your over the next brow...

I did notice the fighting cows, but as I was on the opposite side of the water I felt safe, for as we all know cows cant swim.

[Gremlin]

Here is anther photo of Blackpool taken from a distance.
It was sent to me by a good friend and was taken from an aeroplane coming into land. It was on the night of the big red sky a month or so ago.
Isle of Man in background with the Morecambe bay turbines.
It just misses the "Big one" which is to the left of the photo.
I take no credit for the picture.

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by davemac

I did notice the fighting cows, but as I was on the opposite side of the water I felt safe, for as we all know cows cant swim.

I wouldn't be so sure about that Dave

[Margaret Pilkington]

Now you have really got him worried Dianne.
Don't be dismayed Dave....Cows can't climb trees.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by mobertol

I wouldn't be so sure about that Dave

Obviously trained for the SBS (Special Bovine Service)!

[davemac]

Originally Posted by mobertol

I wouldn't be so sure about that Dave

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British fighting cows cant swim due to the steel plating covering the hoof region, this assists when they do flying kicks, this added weight means they sink in water.

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Now you have really got him worried Dianne.
Don't be dismayed Dave....Cows can't climb trees.

They do have speed though, which requires a tree to be in close proximity in order to be able to climb one. British fighting cows are very devious though, they position themselves between you and a tree before revealing themselves, who thought it was easy.

[shillelagh]

all of them brilliant wildlife pics ... well just seen on facebook a 'local' magazine is running a photography competition ... first prize £150 worth of vouchers to spend at wilkinsons cameras ... Beautiful landscapes, rich heritage, stunning natural world and historic buildings are waiting to be captured by your camera.

We want you to send us your best images that have been inspired by the wonderful counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Whether you enjoy taking images with your mobile phone, compact camera or DSLR, this competition is for you.

So if you’d like to get involved, send us your pictures inspired by summer to be in with a chance of winning a £150 voucher.

Category One: Mobile Phones

Category Two: Compacts/Bridge

Category Three: DSLR

Photo competition - Lancashire Walks & Wildlife

[maxthecollie]

Thanks, shillelagh ,I'll have a look see what I have got. Found one and posted it