Today in pictures - Page 596

Turtle · 03-08-2014, 14:18

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

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We went for a walk today to Watergrove reservoir, a place we haven't visited for at least nine years. Pictures 1 to 6 are of the wall around the reservoir. The stones wer taken from the buildings that had been flooded to make the reservoir. Pics 7 and 8 are general views. Pic 9 is a memorial to a young lad who lost his life swimming in the reservoir. No 10 is a close up of the poem that his mother penned to remind others of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs

Very touching. For the young boy, obviously (what an eloquent poem his mother wrote!) and also the old buildings that had been flooded over.

Gremlin · 03-08-2014, 15:42

I had a ride with my mate to see some commercial vehicles and cars at Harrogate.
Warning, my photos don't include scenery or flowers.

Gremlin · 03-08-2014, 15:56

A few more from today.

1. The latest thing in technology 1946.
2. The old Scammell Highwayman, I drove one like that for thousands of miles.
3. No comfort in a Scammell cab.
4. The old lorry from hull had hand greasers on the axle, working oli lamps but no front brakes. I thought I had it rough.

DaveinGermany · 03-08-2014, 16:53

That first piccy of the red car was ruined by that "Muzzy" & what was Gollum doing in that last piccy?

Gremlin · 03-08-2014, 17:10

Cheeky scouse ankle biter.

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Turtle

Hmmmmm... Don't know what happened to the other photos! I'll try again

Not sure what is happening with these photos, but if I click it to open it, then click it again, it is then displayed the right side up.

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:06

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Have just got through my morning's 'Happy snapping' - first set of 10 - hope they give a feel of the market in Cremona. It is a very bustling large market which is on twice a week (Wed. & Sat) and covers the three main squares in the center of town, Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Stradivari and Piazza della Pace.
(I saved about 50 of those I took so will probably post one more set of 10 tomorrow).

Number 6, the cafe appears to have just put tables in half of the road and put a canopy over it !

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:14

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Another selection from yesterday's market in Cremona.

Looking up shows some interesting buildings, and sort of gives an atmosphere that isn't noticed at ground level, if that makes sense.

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:20

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

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We went for a walk today to Watergrove reservoir, a place we haven't visited for at least nine years. Pictures 1 to 6 are of the wall around the reservoir. The stones wer taken from the buildings that had been flooded to make the reservoir. Pics 7 and 8 are general views. Pic 9 is a memorial to a young lad who lost his life swimming in the reservoir. No 10 is a close up of the poem that his mother penned to remind others of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs

Frank, no.10, no matter how many people die in this fashion young people don't appear to have got the message, I have noticed this happening in lots of places when the weather was warm.

shillelagh · 03-08-2014, 22:27

practicing for lights out tomorrow

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:31

Today in Pictures, an area designated for some woodland management, and a few footpaths.

1. The bridge that takes you to Gt. Harwood.
2. Its absolutely umbelliferas.
3. The River Hyndburn before it take a dive in elevation.
4. Now the mandatory wet bit, mine.
5. Time has not been kind.
6. Right that's it, time has beaten me.

davemac · 03-08-2014, 22:34

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

practicing for lights out tomorrow

We practised this a lot when I was growing up, although my mum disguised the ceremony by saying the electric meter had run out and she didn't have a shilling.

Gremlin · 04-08-2014, 06:51

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Originally Posted by davemac

We practised this a lot when I was growing up, although my mum disguised the ceremony by saying the electric meter had run out and she didn't have a shilling.

Electricity Dave, are you saying you were a bit posh?
my fathers excuse was that the man delivering the parrafin oil for the lamps hadn't been because his donkey was lame.

Accyexplorer · 04-08-2014, 07:14

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Originally Posted by davemac

Today in Pictures, an area designated for some woodland management, and a few footpaths.

1. The bridge that takes you to Gt. Harwood.
2. Its absolutely umbelliferas.
3. The River Hyndburn before it take a dive in elevation.
4. Now the mandatory wet bit, mine.
5. Time has not been kind.
6. Right that's it, time has beaten me.

I believe the "area" is called fiddlers wood (bottom end of Clayton), there's a lodge managed by the butcher I fished there a few years back (very well stocked).

davemac · 04-08-2014, 07:45

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

Electricity Dave, are you saying you were a bit posh?
my fathers excuse was that the man delivering the parrafin oil for the lamps hadn't been because his donkey was lame.

We did move up the social ladder slightly, but I did cut my teeth on fitting gas mantles and trimming the wicks on paraffin lamps, I am no stranger to getting a can full of Aladdin or Esso Blue oil from the Ironmongers.