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Monochrome
This is part of the wheels of a steam locomotive. Jon is currently making something similar for a local miniature railway. I think they are called Conrad rods. Jon explained it all to me but it was…
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- November 13th, 2008
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Hope this brings a smile!
Little Barry came into the kitchen where his mother was cooking dinner.His birthday was coming and he thought this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted: 'Mum, I want a bike for my birthda…
- November 11th, 2008
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Q is for......."Nowt so QUEER as folks!"
So goes the famous Yorkshire saying!Now, just when you thought everything was perfect in our village I want to tell you about the neighbour from hell, better referred to as the "Village idiot" or "Th…
- November 9th, 2008
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Mr Pie Man, wont you make me a pie!
Results of last week's odd shot... This ladies and gentlemen is a mould tool for a door seal of a Creda tumble drier!If you are in UK and have a Hotpoint washing machine, or washer drier, chances are…
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Remembering!
For The Fallen by Laurence BinyonWith proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,England mourns for her dead across the sea.Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,Fallen in the cause of…
- November 8th, 2008
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All in a Day's Work!
This is part of one of the most famous trains in history, it is ofcourse The Flying Scotsman. Jon has a great interest in trains due mainly to the fact his Dad worked for British Rail and the family t…
- November 3rd, 2008
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P is for Police!
Our house is indeed an ex-Police House and at one time was one of the main features of village life. Often we see features which we have in our house, layouts etc. There are quite a few ex-police hous…
- November 2nd, 2008
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Monochrome & Oddshot!
The bike, again from another angle. This was taken by the road in the Lake District a few months ago. We were hoping to have a blast to Scarborough today, Sunday but the weather has been dreadful. I…
- October 30th, 2008
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Eat More Pies!
Pork Pie Song (Tune Delilah by Tom Jones)I saw the pie on the plate as I passed by the kitchen(dah dah dah dah dah dah)I smelt the aroma of pork as it wafted by(dah dah dah dah dah)Pies are my passion…
- October 29th, 2008
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Brotherly Love!
I first met Arthur Nesbitt at Jon's dad's funeral, back in 2001. Although I had heard of him, I had never met him. So picture the scene, we are just about to enter the crematorium, directly behind Jon…
- October 28th, 2008
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O is for....O thank the Lord, For all his love.
As you know, the majority of our neighbours are farmers,who toil the land and care for their animals no matter what the weather or time of the year. so the Harvest service is always very relevant. The…
- October 27th, 2008
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The Sun Always Shines on the Righteous!
Well we went to Scarborough!We left at 12.30 with our neighbours, John and Trish.This is my odd shot for Monday.......................it reminded me of an insect! LOL! It is John and Trish's bike. A Y…
- October 26th, 2008
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Dull Skies!
Whether the weather be fine,Or whether the weather be not,Whether the weather be cold,Or whether the weather be hot,We'll weather the weather,Whatever the weather,Whether we like it or not.Hmmmmmmmmm…
- October 24th, 2008
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Hello Hello!
This morning a package arrived....I LOVE receiving parcels!Inside was this little bear, from Bob T Bear Esq!He is sitting on my laptop right now.......................but he hasn't got a name!Can you…
- October 21st, 2008
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N is for...Neighbours.
For this week's letter from the village I decided upon my neighbours, so I took all the photographs from the bottom of our drive. In this first picture you can make out our blue garage doors, next to…
- October 20th, 2008
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All Change!
Autumn ColorsBy Felix L. PerryPressed between the bible pages it may fadeIroned between waxed paper softly laid Captured by the solitude of times pastSeasons change but these memories die cast Autumn…
- October 17th, 2008
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Busy busy busy!
The funeral of Jon's godmother, Auntie Kathy went well, as well as a funeral can go. Kathy was a regular church goer until she fell ill a few years ago and had to be moved into a residential home. Thr…
- October 13th, 2008
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ABC Time!
Life is very busy at the moment and I am sad to say we have had another death in the family, yet this one is OK, as Kathy, Jon's godmother was 97 years old, so she has had a good inings.The funeral is…
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On a Brighter Note?
My Monday odd shot was taken on Saturday late afternoon when we returned from an excursion to Hull. We had a great day and it looks as though we have sorted out my new leathers....watch this space! Yo…
- October 9th, 2008
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Sunset!
The sky was very dramatic last night, all pink and blue, quite beautiful really! We were blessed with good weather today, for Graham's funeral. The church was absolutely bursting at the seems and p…
- October 6th, 2008
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ABC Wednesday....
L is for....Liverton Village!Liverton is a planned, medieval, upland village of probable 12th century date,of which the Norman font, chancel arch and north doorway in the Church of StMichael are the e…
- October 4th, 2008
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Monday Collection!
My monochrome ............The front wheel of our bike..... My odd shot............close up of the wheel..............the disc brake!My flower for today is the cyclamen growing at the base of our cherr…
- October 3rd, 2008
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Sunset
I very nearly missed posting a sky photograph as my mind has been all over the place today. However, as I looked through my photographs I came across one just for Graham. Just beyond the suns…
- October 2nd, 2008
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Why?
Scarborough, a couple of weeks ago!From left to right, Steve, Graham, Mags, Karen, Judith. Some of our real good friends.We had a day of fun!All was well.Graham hung himself yesterday!Why?
- September 30th, 2008
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It could only happen in Yorkshire!
K is for Klaxton, an important feature of an Early Warning System. When we first moved into the village we were in charge of the system.....true! When John and Denise Nesbitt moved to the…
- September 29th, 2008
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Monday Collection!
My Odd Shot.....The Grabrail at the back of the motorbike.People often wonder how I stay on the motorbike....(I often do myself! LOL)Basically my left arm is around Jon, my right arm holds onto the gr…
- September 27th, 2008
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Road Racing!
Last Sunday we went over to the Oliver's Mount Road Racing Circuit! Normally the circuit is a public road but on race days it becomes a popular circuit!Guy Martin! So so unlucky at the TT! He was the…
- September 26th, 2008
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New Day!
View from landing window Each morning we are greeted by a sunrise, just as we were a few days ago. My camera was near-by so I made the seized the moment!It can only mean a new day, how exciting is tha…
- September 25th, 2008
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Radio 4!
Which Radio Station is your favourite?Although we wake up to Radio 2 it is Radio 4 which I listen to for most of the day!I particularly enjoy the afternoon play, around 2.15pm especially if I have a j…
- September 23rd, 2008
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A Jaunt around the Village Just after Jack Frost had visited!
Can anywhere in this world be found, a better place to walk around.In any season of the year, a village beauty is beyond compare.George Skaife1/2/87 Up the lane with Elsie on the left and Wilma on the…
- September 22nd, 2008
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Monday's Offering!
Following the great comments I received last week I have decided to use the motorbike as the subject for all my monochrome posts....for the time being anyhow. The bike is such an interesting object…
- September 19th, 2008
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I Spy with my little eye somethings beginning with B!
It's the weekend...........starting tonight!We have some Biker pals coming round, I would like to think we would be enjoying a BBQ but the weather being as it is we will have to settle for a Buffet, w…
- September 18th, 2008
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The canvas...some hours later!
We had a great time on the beach....Wilma has written about it here!So nice to do something spontaneous!The Poem of Adventure Deep inside the mountain the adven…
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A New Day!
Blank Canvas!A new day, a new story to write in our rich tapestry of life, another picture to paint in the life of the Nesbitt household.I have some jobs to do and some baking, but ultimately I am go…
- September 16th, 2008
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I is for....Ivy!
Ivy is very prominent in the village and indeed was a major influence on the renovation of these buildings! Here, the Ivy looks so lovely in January!Behind the wall a brook runs through the village.Ca…
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Twos for Tuesday!
Some of our FriendsTrev and Lesley, two of our great friends.Recently announced they are getting married in January!We are so thrilled at the news.…
- September 14th, 2008
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Odd Shot, Monochrome & a Flower for today!
I enjoy Monday meme's so I have decided to post together. I know some people do individual posts, for each one but for myself I prefer to put them all together on one plate, like a nice meal!Enjoy!Thi…
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Walkies Please!
Shortly, Wilma and I will be going out for a walk! I will be on my bike, Wilma will be walking beside me, hopefully at times she will be running and even sprinting, so when we arrive home she will be…
- September 13th, 2008
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His n Hers!
A photo a dayCastetown, IOM June Our leathers are now over 8 years old. Our boots, the same. The zips of our leathers are worn out and our boots have several holes.Looking briefly on-line I do not thi…
- September 11th, 2008
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North York Moors“I never saw a moor, I never saw the sea; Yet know I how the heather looks, And what a wave must be. I never spoke with God, Nor visited in Heaven; Yet certain am I of the spot, As i…
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Thursday's Favourites!
Our HallFavourite Pictures I like to see a home like this, a home connected with people's thoughts and work, things they love. BodeenThese are two of my favourite pictures which we have around the h…
- September 9th, 2008
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Hullabaloo! H!
Hullabaloo in the Village The word hullabaloo is an English noun meaning an uproar or fuss.As I said last week, I am going to take a photograph of the gates opposite our drive each month...…
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Double Take for Tuesday!
Jo, outside the kitchen patio doors.SundayClowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you.Just a quickie for Jonna's Two for Tuesday.Thank you so much for the lo…
- September 8th, 2008
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MumMy first contribution for the exciting new meme by Aeleni. I am really looking forward to this. Basically the picture has to be monochrome.I guess mine is of the old photograph type.It is my mum ag…
- September 7th, 2008
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The Story of the Aga....Aga Saga!
Odd Shot! Ironing the Aga Way! History Of Aga cookers The aga cooker, a great invention that appeals to many people, for it's great abilities of cooking big meals easily. Not only th…
- September 6th, 2008
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Hibernation, Procrastination , Appreciation and Adoration!
Our Aga! May God grant you always.. A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, Faithful friends near you,…
- September 4th, 2008
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Time?
When we are doing what we love, we don't care about time. For at least at that moment, time doesn't exist and we are truly free.Marcia Wieder This is Loftus Town Clock, about 2 miles away. I was looki…
- September 3rd, 2008
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My Favourite Season!.
A Watercolour Painting of mine, Harvest Onion.I tried to capture the colours of ripeness and harvest.Autumn is a season followed immediately by looking forward to spring.--Doug LarsonWell it is that p…
- September 1st, 2008
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I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE...something beginning with G!
Continuing with my village we are now in September.Strangely enough there is a definate "nip" in the air.......G is for.....GAZETTE!Each day the Evening Gazette is delivered to our village.Around 12 n…
