A photo of the day thread

[John.]

Tried to keep this Sycamore tree small over the years it's about 5' now one of the kids planted it 22 years ago.

Wondering if it will ever have any conkers on it ?

 

[The Old Man]

I fancied a lunch out so I wandered over to Mermaid Quay, it find;

Cardiff is strong on 'Green' policies, so I found the food and drink recycling station

Also for the adventurous and non foodies;

 

[The Old Man]

Also found in the Pierhead Building, the red brick building that is in the background of many of the recent pictures.;



A memorial to the Battle of Mametz Wood, part of the Somme offensive.

The dragon is to represent the Mametz Wood Memorial;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mametz_Wood_Memorial

 

[JJ]

Funsters Who Pass By In The Night... (Day Actually...)

The Sundowners make JJ a couple of coffees...

On the road just by Salamanca.

I then drove for hours and hours to get here, a Spanish motorway service station just past Victoria...

"Why?" I hear you cry...

Free Wifi... that is why.

JJ

 

[yodeli]

Well done Prince!

Waiting for you this afternoon/evening! Be aware bell has been deactivated ... Ringing it was too much of a good game for gypsies children! Just ring my phone once or twice so I know you're in front of the gate! XxXxX

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[The Old Man]

The final pieces of the Food Festival start to fall into place before tomorrow's opening.

This is what is best described as 'The Craft Area.'

The 'International' aspect of the Food Court.

In the distance you can just see The Norwegian Church and the little white tents of the Farmer's Market. Possibly my favourite area, this is where the smaller 'one man' specialist food businesses display.

 

[roadster55]

Yesterday afternoon it was a bit quiet indoors, so I decided to pop out for a couple of hours locally and
ended up at Boscastle where I've not been for while. Walked the cliff path for a way and met lots of nice people to chat too, including a couple from Cheshire with 2 identical dogs to the late Kimberley - we swapped yarns! After that I went into the Witchcraft museum - now without a dog things like this are more possible, so perhaps "every cloud".....

 

[roadster55]

The Witchcraft museum was very interesting and a little creepy at the same time - what struck me most was when the owner told me that there are still many active covens throughout England, especially in Devon and Cornwall.

I've actually come across circles made of woven reeds or hazel sticks in local woods when walking the dog and she confirmed that these were indeed related to witchcraft - apparently they dance around naked, often with masks and hoods etc. The only one being fully clothed is the high priest or priestess - kinky! Oh and Bodmin Moor is like the holy grail of witchcraft, not to mention Piskey's (not pixies) and faeries (not fairies) !

 

[Anthea M]

Yesterday afternoon it was a bit quiet indoors, so I decided to pop out for a couple of hours locally and
ended up at Boscastle where I've not been for while. Walked the cliff path for a way and met lots of nice people to chat too, including a couple from Cheshire with 2 identical dogs to the late Kimberley - we swapped yarns! After that I went into the Witchcraft museum - now without a dog things like this are more possible, so perhaps "every cloud"..... View attachment 114021
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Stunning photos ! Can't believe that was the same village swamped in a flood a few years ago . The sight of the motorhome floating down shows the power water! Looks lovely now!

 

[roadster55]

Stunning photos ! Can't believe that was the same village swamped in a flood a few years ago . The sight of the motorhome floating down shows the power water! Looks lovely now!

Some of the walls in the museum are still free of plastering to allow the stone to properly dry out. Also a few of the exhibits are flood damaged - some being so rare they were irreplaceable, but not as many as you'd expect considering how bad it was. They've done some alterations to the way the stream runs through the lower part of the village to the harbour, but to be honest they've disguised it very well. The only obvious alteration is just below the bridge where there is a cavernous, letter-box type slit in one side above the water level. Such a piddly little stream most of the time!

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[movan]

1 pound from bobajob.

 

[scousebird]

1 pound from bobajob.

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You should have bought a poop load and sold them for a fiver

 

[movan]

You should have bought a poop load and sold them for a fiver

On my way back there now then ... we can go 50.50.

 

[Jenben]

Giant Madeleine being driven along as part of the caravane before the TDF stage arrived at Le Lioran yesterday.

 

[JJ]

Just What A Weary Traveller Needs After 1300 kms on the road at 45/50 mph...

A delicious meal, beautifully served, "al fresco" French style... Yummy Yummy...


JJ

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[JJ]

Lunch scoffed here...

...on the other side of the road...

JJ

 

[JJ]

Lettuce Setting Off For The South Of France.

Lettuce At The South Of France...

I brought some wild mint along too so the lettuce didn't get lonely... it has never been abroad before.

JJ

 

[Madeinengland]

They look like they're ready for pots JJ

 

[The Old Man]

A good use for an Airstream;

 

[The Old Man]

The Roly Poly Ltd are just posh/expensive burgers;

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[The Old Man]

Now what for lunch;

 

[JJ]

They look like they're ready for pots JJ

Do you think so?

I know nothing about lettuce growing.

Are they big enough now for replanting?

JJ

 

[The Old Man]

Well I've completed my walk around the Festival happy that I lunched before going as there was so much nice food on offer, and the smells...

I you have a sweet tooth, look away now.

Same if you are a garlic addict!

Oh, the meat pie

 

[The Old Man]

A quick look at the Craft area;

Then back to the Food Court, kebab production on an industrial scale;

 

[movan]

Do you think so?

I know nothing about lettuce growing.

Are they big enough now for replanting?

JJ

Lettuce do not really like replanting Jj. If you put seeds in a garden you do it in rows and at this stage just pull the weaker ones out .. discard. In uour case I would say give another week and then put into individual pots... remember once gtown just pull off the leaves you want AS you want and it will keep replenishing.

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[Anthea M]

Lettuce Setting Off For The South Of France.

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Lettuce At The South Of France...

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I brought some wild mint along too so the lettuce didn't get lonely... it has never been abroad before.

JJ

Are you sure that is mint?!

 

[Anthea M]

A quick look at the Craft area;

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Then back to the Food Court, kebab production on an industrial scale;

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Love the photos of the tents coming up and now full for the festival . Enjoy your lunch ! So much choice!

 

[The Old Man]

And now the Farmer's Market, great if you like cakes and chillies;

Or Thai Foods;

And if you haven't fried you're taste buds, some seafoods;

Well that concludes my food tour. I did not photograph any of the drinks producers but sampled a lot of whiskies, vodkas, beers and wines, I no driving this afternoon.

 

[JJ]

Are you sure that is mint?!

Yes


JJ

 

[scousebird]

@The Old Man The Garlic Farm used to do the most wonderful Tartare Sauce i have ever tasted but they stopped producing it

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