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vandermolen

#600
December 13, 2022, 12:25:56 AM
On my walk yesterday to go to the nearest village for stamps and a newspaper as our local shop was closed first thing in the morning due to icy roads:
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Pohjolas Daughter

#601
December 13, 2022, 01:19:22 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 13, 2022, 12:25:56 AMOn my walk yesterday to go to the nearest village for stamps and a newspaper as our local shop was closed first thing in the morning due to icy roads:

I suspect that they are much slower at plowing in your area than mine.  We received snow here too the other day.  Enough so that I had to haul out the shovel for the first time this year.  Do they do any sanding & salting too?  Hard on the cars but necessary where I live.

PD

Irons

#602
December 13, 2022, 07:22:17 AM
Shocking tragedy in Solihull. Three young lads perished and a six year old fighting for his life in hospital after playing on a frozen lake. A very brave policeman waded in waist deep and smashed the ice with his fist attempting to save the boys.
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

Pohjolas Daughter

#603
December 13, 2022, 08:36:58 AM
Quote from: Irons on December 13, 2022, 07:22:17 AMShocking tragedy in Solihull. Three young lads perished and a six year old fighting for his life in hospital after playing on a frozen lake. A very brave policeman waded in waist deep and smashed the ice with his fist attempting to save the boys.
I read about that a couple of days ago.  Hadn't realized that they had managed to save one; I do pray that he pulls through.  Such a sad, sad story.  I feel for the families and also for everyone involved--particularly that ill-equipped policeman who tried his best to smash through the ice and save them.  I imagine that he will be having nightmares for ages and need some therapy to come to grips with it.  :(

PD

vandermolen

#604
December 13, 2022, 10:33:57 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 13, 2022, 01:19:22 AMI suspect that they are much slower at plowing in your area than mine.  We received snow here too the other day.  Enough so that I had to haul out the shovel for the first time this year.  Do they do any sanding & salting too?  Hard on the cars but necessary where I live.

PD
Yes, there was some salting and sanding going on. The main roads were fine but not the side roads. The post (mail) van got stuck this morning and had to be towed up the hill by a Land-rover.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#605
December 13, 2022, 10:34:33 AM
Quote from: Irons on December 13, 2022, 07:22:17 AMShocking tragedy in Solihull. Three young lads perished and a six year old fighting for his life in hospital after playing on a frozen lake. A very brave policeman waded in waist deep and smashed the ice with his fist attempting to save the boys.
That was the most appalling story.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#606
February 06, 2023, 10:26:25 PM
Walk last Sunday near Horsted Keynes. Grave (see next post) is that of former Prime Minister Harold MacMillan
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#607
February 06, 2023, 10:28:02 PM
Continued from previous post
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#608
February 06, 2023, 10:33:23 PM
Old Cuckoo Line Railway
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Irons

#609
February 07, 2023, 01:18:35 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 06, 2023, 10:28:02 PMContinued from previous post

Lovely pictures, Jeffrey. Out of interest I notice two graves in the picture, is the other Mrs Mac? I recall a scandal involving Lord Beaverbrook.
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

vandermolen

#610
February 07, 2023, 07:11:04 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 07, 2023, 01:18:35 AMLovely pictures, Jeffrey. Out of interest I notice two graves in the picture, is the other Mrs Mac? I recall a scandal involving Lord Beaverbrook.
Yes, the  grave of Lady Dorothy is there (she had a long-running affair with Lord Boothby) and their son Maurice (whom I also remember as an MP) MacMillan's father (also Marice) is there as well.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Irons

#611
February 08, 2023, 12:05:50 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 07, 2023, 07:11:04 AMYes, the  grave of Lady Dorothy is there (she had a long-running affair with Lord Boothby) and their son Maurice (whom I also remember as an MP) MacMillan's father (also Marice) is there as well.

Thanks for correction, Jeffrey. Boothby was a nasty piece of work, heavily involved with the Kray twins. 
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

vandermolen

#612
February 09, 2023, 12:26:25 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 08, 2023, 12:05:50 AMThanks for correction, Jeffrey. Boothby was a nasty piece of work, heavily involved with the Kray twins.
Hi Lol,
Yes, I remember him as a rather unpleasant individual - didn't know about the Kray twin connection.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Irons

#613
February 09, 2023, 07:34:18 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 09, 2023, 12:26:25 AMHi Lol,
Yes, I remember him as a rather unpleasant individual - didn't know about the Kray twin connection.

Good afternoon, Jeffrey.

Tory sleaze is nothing compared to the 1960's. The difference they got away with it then.

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You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

vandermolen

#614
February 09, 2023, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 09, 2023, 07:34:18 AMGood afternoon, Jeffrey.

Tory sleaze is nothing compared to the 1960's. The difference they got away with it then.

http://www.nickelinthemachine.com/tag/gay/page/5/
Most interesting Lol. I remember Boothby as a familiar figure on TV discussion programmes in my childhood.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Spotted Horses

#615
April 23, 2023, 10:19:31 PM Last Edit: April 24, 2023, 09:23:15 AM by Spotted Horses
Nearby coast, from Emma Wood State Beach looking towards Solimar.

Pohjolas Daughter

#616
April 25, 2023, 05:48:04 AM
Had a short but special walk yesterday.  Needing to stretch my legs after several hours of yard work over the weekend, I went for a short walk partway around a nearby pond.  Happened to spy an adult great blue heron.  Watched it for a while.  It was standing on the edge of the pond under some overhanging shrub/wild growth.  And then saw it fly away.  I think that this was only the third time that I've ever seen one before and never for so long nor so close.  :)

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron#

PD

DavidW

#617
April 25, 2023, 06:11:01 AM
I had my routine walk, nothing special this morning... except I saw a woodpecker.  I always hear them but this is the first time that I saw one.

vandermolen

#618
April 25, 2023, 06:19:36 AM
On the train arriving in London to meet my brother for breakfast before walking round the Post-Impressionist Exhibition at the National Galley - about two weeks ago;
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Spotted Horses

#619
April 25, 2023, 06:21:11 AM Last Edit: April 25, 2023, 07:36:59 AM by Spotted Horses
Quote from: DavidW on April 25, 2023, 06:11:01 AMI had my routine walk, nothing special this morning... except I saw a woodpecker.  I always hear them but this is the first time that I saw one.

I once had a woodpecker decided my chimney flue was a tree and started pecking it. Sounded like a jackhammer was on the roof!

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 25, 2023, 05:48:04 AMHad a short but special walk yesterday.  Needing to stretch my legs after several hours of yard work over the weekend, I went for a short walk partway around a nearby pond.  Happened to spy an adult great blue heron.  Watched it for a while.  It was standing on the edge of the pond under some overhanging shrub/wild growth.  And then saw it fly away.  I think that this was only the third time that I've ever seen one before and never for so long nor so close.  :)

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron#

PD

I used to routinely see a Blue Heron at a nearby lake when we lived in Maryland. It must have been lost because they usually live in estuaries.
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