A photo of the day thread

[bladerunner]

Some of the birdies in the garden today.

 

[Barti Ddu]

19th century figurehead from HMS Arethusa on display in Upnor, Kent.

I think it's what would be today called a "wardrobe malfunction", or a "nipple slip"!

 

[maison]

I am deeply offended by your gratuitous picture……….





……why isn’t the other breast exposed?

 

[AndyPK]

She left it hidden…….

 

[Otter Spotter]

I am deeply offended by your gratuitous picture……….





……why isn’t the other breast exposed?

You cruel sod, she catch her death of cold

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[bobnick]

Our cruise today.
Oakmere Marina to Broken Cross to Anderton Boat Lift.
A sample of pics only of course

 

[Verteuil Man]

They do a nice breakfast at the cafe by the boat lift. Is the road still shut throughnto Combermere.

 

[bobnick]

They do a nice breakfast at the cafe by the boat lift. Is the road still shut throughnto Combermere.

Yes the road is still closed. Looks like it has another month or so to completion.
The Bailey agent is just where they have shut the road. A&E Leisure.
We had lunch in The Stanley Arms, moored the boat at the foot of the steps up to the pun, it were grand.

 

[telsdog]

19th century figurehead from HMS Arethusa on display in Upnor, Kent.

I think it's what would be today called a "wardrobe malfunction", or a "nipple slip"!

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Did you drink in the Pier or the Ship. You probably know that the Arethusa was built at Pembroke. Now in New York renamed The Peking.

 

[Barti Ddu]

Did you drink in the Pier or the Ship. You probably know that the Arethusa was built at Pembroke. Now in New York renamed The Peking.

Yes indeed, at Pembroke Dock, just down the road from home. Apparently it was the last British sailing ship to enter battle.

Didn't have a drink in the Ship or The Pier, but used the Kings Arms by Upnor Castle.

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[telsdog]

Yes indeed, at Pembroke Dock, just down the road from home. Apparently it was the last British sailing ship to enter battle.

Upnor just down the road from me. It was a sad day when she was towed out of the Medway. Enjoy your time in Kent.

 

[DBK]

The Cheesewring on Bodmin Moor today.

The Cheesewring sits above an old quarry. I spent two hours climbing around the boulders* in the quarry this morning looking for obscure ferns.

I wasn't successful but this was an interesting area. Next to the wonderfully named village of Minions. I haven't looked for places to stay in the MH here but there must be a few places I hope.

* Called "clitter" here.

 

[Verteuil Man]

Yes the road is still closed. Looks like it has another month or so to completion.
The Bailey agent is just where they have shut the road. A&E Leisure.
We had lunch in The Stanley Arms, moored the boat at the foot of the steps up to the pun, it were grand.

The road has been shut for over a year now. We go to a rally in May at Marbury Country Park.

 

[Barti Ddu]

Enjoy your time in Kent.

Already departed for the continent!

 

[Nanniemate]

The solar cycle path selby to york taken on Monday before leaving Drax

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[icantremember]

Upnor just down the road from me. It was a sad day when she was towed out of the Medway. Enjoy your time in Kent.

I remember the old Arethusa as a training ship and I once sailed a dinghy under her gangway in the 1960's.

 

[Barti Ddu]

I remember the old Arethusa as a training ship and I once sailed a dinghy under her gangway in the 1960's.

I think people are getting their Arethusas mixed up. The figurehead at Upnor is from the 1849 ship, which was scrapped in 1934.

There were several ships named the same, both before and after this one. See - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Arethusa

 

[telsdog]

I think people are getting their Arethusas mixed up. The figurehead at Upnor is from the 1849 ship, which was scrapped in 1934.

There were several ships named the same, both before and after this one. See - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Arethusa

You are correct. The training ship called the Arethusa at Upnor was originally The Peking

 

[telsdog]

 

[StitchUp]

Life is even better now that we have retired!

Retired a year ago - Best job I've ever had

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[bobnick]

Nice family BBQ.
better pics of Dolly the Go on Trailer car, later to become a toad...................maybe.
The least powered car i have driven for a long time, doubt if any speeding tickets will be coming my way in this heap.

 

[Flairy]

That’s not real grass is it?

 

[bobnick]

That’s not real grass is it?

Of course not. I'm retired, don't want to be wasting time cutting, strimming, weeding, and watering real grass.......i'm not daft.

 

[Verteuil Man]

That’s not real grass is it?

Theres a join between the child on the rug and the picnic table. Best sort of grass you can get. Just hoover it.

 

[bobnick]

Theres a join between the child on the rug and the picnic table. Best sort of grass you can get. Just hoover it.

I'll get my man to sort it

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Nice family BBQ.
better pics of Dolly the Go on Trailer car, later to become a toad...................maybe.
The least powered car i have driven for a long time, doubt if any speeding tickets will be coming my way in this heap.

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By the look on Mrs Bobs face she is not impressed

 

[bobnick]

By the look on Mrs Bobs face she is not impressed

Haha, in fact she loves it. We had a 500 Lounge a long time ago. We had to sell it when our youngest started to drive, he couldn't fit in the Fiat so we bought a new Mini. She shed a tear when she lost her 500.

 

[Barti Ddu]

Crossing through Luxembourg and saw the sign to Schengen, so thought we'd have a little look. Considering the enormity of the agreement signed there, it's a tiny little village, population about 4,000, but was chosen because it's the meeting point for the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg, therefore signifying the importance of freedom of movement to lots of Europeans on a practical, daily basis.

Parked right outside the museum and had a quick look inside. Loads of people taking selfies against the statues and their own country's flag. No Union Flag of course. Felt like a bit of an outsider.

 

[seasideBill]

Haha, in fact she loves it. We had a 500 Lounge a long time ago. We had to sell it when our youngest started to drive, he couldn't fit in the Fiat so we bought a new Mini. She shed a tear when she lost her 500.

Know what you mean… my wife is completely in love with her Lounge 500. Sadly it’s not reciprocated, latest bill was for a new clutch & recon gearbox at 35k miles!

 

[seasideBill]

Great views at Hexham Racecourse today

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