A photo of the day thread

[PhilandMena]

 

[KiwiKampers]

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I probably should know where this is, but I don’t. Who’s the geezer on the ‘oss? I’m assuming he died in battle as the horses front legs are both in the air.

 

[glenn2926]

I probably should know where this is, but I don’t. Who’s the geezer on the ‘oss? I’m assuming he died in battle as the horses front legs are both in the air.

I’m also of the understanding that both front legs in the air the rider died in battle, one front leg in the air the the rider died as a result of wounds acquired in battle. Both front legs on the ground the rider died of other causes. Can anyone confirm or deny this please?

PS it could be the Black Prince statue in Leeds.

 

[Just smiffy]

L’Albir

 

[jockaneezer]

Can anyone confirm or deny this please?

I think there was an episode of QI where Allan Davies espoused this scenario, but it was roundly pulled to bits by the "QI Elves" as just a myth ?

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[scotzsue]

wonderful remembrance photos Wildbill

 

[I2C]

Think the canal should a bit fuller! Between two locks on the Northampton arm of the Grand Union Canal this morning. Apologies for quality of photo, internet is pants where we’re staying!

 

[Carol]

Wildbill Bill thank you for sharing the photos of you and the cadets, what a nice idea to dress down and let the youngsters shine, you did look very smart though.

 

[movan]

Does anyone else have probs on an Android phone, loading this thread?

And THEN making it accept my 'Likes'...

 

[PhilandMena]

I probably should know where this is, but I don’t. Who’s the geezer on the ‘oss? I’m assuming he died in battle as the horses front legs are both in the air.

Eugene of Savoy​

• CountryAustria
• Town:Vienna
• Year of creation:1865
• Rider(s):Eugene of Savoy
  (1663–1736), one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history, rose to the highest offices of state at the imperial court in Vienna. Born in Paris to aristocratic Italian parents, Eugene grew up around the French court of King Louis XIV, who rejected him for service in the French army. Eugene moved to Austria and transferred his loyalty to the Habsburg Monarchy. He secured his European-wide fame with a decisive victory against the Ottomans at the Battle of Zenta in 1697. Not only did he break the westward thrust of the Ottomans, liberating central Europe after a century and a half of Turkish occupation, but he also helped to save the Habsburg Empire from French conquest.

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[icantremember]

Does anyone else have probs on an Android phone, loading this thread?

And THEN making it accept my 'Likes'...

No problem here Joy

 

[bobnick]

The only thing i can do on my phone is tell the time and take a photo.

 

[buntyb]

York

today.

 

[glenn2926]

The only thing i can do on my phone is tell the time and take a photo.

I can talk to people on mine..

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Just smiffy …….. you’re dead posh. My offering is:


(cue drum roll)

Cleethorpes!

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[PhilandMena]

Some more pictures of Vienna. Enjoy.

 

[buntyb]

Wetherby

 

[PP Bear]

Does anyone else have probs on an Android phone, loading this thread?

And THEN making it accept my 'Likes'...

It’s the same on my iPad. There are days when it’s at its normal performance and then days when I have to close and try to reopen. It’s like the server has slowed down for some reason

 

[Wildbill]

Wildbill Bill thank you for sharing the photos of you and the cadets, what a nice idea to dress down and let the youngsters shine, you did look very smart though.

After much waight loss I thinks I need a new wardrobe clothes just hanging on me I had retired but was asked to return after COVID that have had somany leave.
Leaving them with no experianced instructor's and having to start again.
Passing on my skills to the new one's
Jay is in the CCF at school but likes to come with captain grandad as the kids call me the marine cadets
Remembered him as a wee 3 year old
Growing in to a fine Yung man bill

 

[Mikey RV]

It’s the same on my iPad. There are days when it’s at its normal performance and then days when I have to close and try to reopen. It’s like the server has slowed down for some reason

I have been having the same problem on this forum. Other forums I use are fine.

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[KiwiKampers]

It’s the whitebaiting season in NZ. Hours and hours are spent wading in icy cold rivers to catch these tiny fish that are considered a delicacy when made into fritters. Whitebait sells for about 40 pounds per kilo. Not to me it doesn’t.
I prefer to spend the time watching the birds, including Royal Spoonbills and Shags (cormorants).

 

[FIDGET]

Cornwall this morn

 

[Mikey RV]

An Autumn tree, a bench to ponder on, and blue skys in November. Taken this morning in south Molton Devon.

 

[sciac2001]

One of the ugliest ships that I have seen....
Virgin Voyages cruise liner.
What you can’t see clearly from the photo is the amount of smoke coming from the funnel. It is whitish in colour so perhaps not as environmentally damaging as the sooty black normally emitted by some.

 

[jezport]

Dont want to go out.

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[wiljoy]

Tonight at Langley Castle in Northumberland. Treating my other half on.our 50th. Staying in a hotel which is strange.

 

[Cliffdale]

Holywell bay nt car park

 

[bobandjanie]

Walked some of the coastal path today, and watched a thunderstorm go past Calpe, it's nice when you don't get wet. Bob.

 

[billym]

Late autumn colours and a long walk.
Ramsden reservoir near Holmfirth today

 

[Stewart J]

Stunner of a sunset today Metal Bridge Inn, Cumbria

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