Odd Shots from York

Well I dont think you will find a more odder shot than this one! York always has such interesting people and street events. Yesterday we came across this chap! His whole body & clothing had been painted with an emulsion of some kind, capturing the movement and action of his whols person! Amazing!

Normally there is an entrance fee into York Minster but as it was Easter Sunday it was free, so we made the most of it!

The ceilings are quite awesome!

Mirrors are placed around the building so the very highest of detailed architecture can be captured!

This was one of my favourites as no supportive structures were visible, so it appeared to be hanging in mid-air! So appropriate for Easter Sunday! Happy Easter. For more odd shots visit Katney.

Monday 's Odd Bunch!

A Photo a Day
Durham Yesterday

"You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream."
-- American Proverb

This scene made me smile yesterday. It was the combination of both characters....did the young girl want the ice-cream or the ride? Well the stance of the attendant suggested she wasn't getting either!

Yesterday was Durham Police's Bikewise Event so we made our way over around noon. We arrived around 1pm and the sun was really hot. It is quite difficult to keep cool when out on the motorbike. It is great when we are moving, but the minute we stop we only have a matter of seconds before the over heating kicks in and the leathers become really uncomfortable. The organisers had set up a place to leave helmets and jackets but the queue was horrendous. We found a place in the shade and took our jackets off. It was really lovely. As we sat I noticed other bikers battling to keep cool in the heat. Fashion gurus beware......

We met some friends of ours who sat with us, adding their helmets and jackets to the ever increasing pile. It was good! We would wander off looking at the various stalls whilst others kept an eye on the pile. This way we enjoyed the event and kept cool.

We came home via Darlington and Yarm. Our pals Les and Chris were in front, Les's route was quite out of the way and when we had to stop for petrol we let them carry on as their route home was different to ours.

I have a special interest and fondness of Durham, as it was here I went to college to train to be a teacher. The sights never fail to remind me of my student days, potato crisp sandwiches in particular spring to mind!

It has been a great week-end, as we have really made the most of this hot weather, York on Saturday and Durham yesterday. This morning the fog is back, but I dont mind as I can get on with my jobs and keep cool.

For more odd shots, visit Katney!
Happy Monday!

CC!

A Photo a Day
Hutton le hole Saturday! (Yesterday)

This is a zoomed in shot!

This cottage sums up to me the very best example of a North Yorkshire village cottage!

Change of plan.....
Jon took the aftrenoon off so we went to York!

A great day!
Great meal on return!


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Getting it all into perspective!

This is my contribution for odd shot Monday, hosted by Katney!



We went to York on Sunday......
as ever a flurry of Japanese tourists keen on photographs!





See the original photograph!
Love it!
"He's behind you!" springs to mind! LOL!




The weather forecast was "RAIN!"

We set off for a snack at Whitby and decided to head towards York.
Although it rained here and there the temperature was still warm.




Eventually we arrived in York.
By the minster I took this photograph, and it was only as I uploaded the picture did I focus in on the gargoyles!

Fascinating!










I loved this sign!




The weather forecast is good for the next few days so we are going to make the most of it.
Jon is taking a few days off and we are heading for the sunshine.

Watch this space!


For the Bridge project, hosted by Rune

Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

You can read all about how it works here
And even see a web cam of how it looks today here

THE BRIDGE BUILDER

An old man, going down a lone highway
Came at the evening, cold and gray,
To a chasm vast and wide and steep,
With waters rolling cold and deep.
The old man crossed in the twilight dim;
The sullen stream had no fears for him.
But he turned when safe on the other side,
And built a bridge to span the tide.

"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim near,
"You are wasting your strength with building here.
Your journey will end with the ending day,
You never again will pass this way.
You've crossed the chasm, deep and wide,
Why build you this bridge at eventide?"
The builder lifted his old grey head.

"Good friend, in the path I have come," he said,
"There followed after me today
A youth whose feet must pass this way.
The chasm that was as naught to me
To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be;
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim --
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him."

--Will Allen Dromgoole

You will be able to see how grey the sky looks!
Hope we find some sunshine.

Just a brief word whilst I wait for the stripper to work!

Photo of the Day
York
Yesterday

Christmas is coming,
The geese are getting fat,
Please put a penny
In the old man's hat.

If you haven't got a penny,
A ha'penny will do,
If you haven't got a ha'penny,
Then God bless you.

The music to Christmas is Coming was composed by Edith Nesbit Bland in the late nineteenth century. The author of the lyrics is unknown but the popularity of this traditional Christmas song is handed down from generation to generation in the form of a nursery rhyme. The words of Christmas is coming reflects the Christmas festival of celebration of being a time of plenty but that charity should be given to the less fortunate according to the giver's means!




It's official! Christmas is on its way!
We received our first Christmas Card this morning, so it is time to start the preparations and plans for the festive season....as somebody once said "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!" and we don't want that now do we!

Yesterday saw me making my way to York, to meet up with Julie.
I travelled by train, which I always enjoy.

Jon took me to Saltburn Station where I caught the 10am train, changing at Darlington for York.
The ticket conductor said I could buy a saver ticket for half the normal price.
However by doing so and changing at Middlesbrough it would mean I would have to use the same service on the return journey, whereas the ticket I would buy would allow me to travel on any route, so I went with my original choice.

When the train pulled in at Darlington there was all ready a train in Platform 1, so I ran to the platform, had a quick glance to see it would be stopping at York, and jumped on.

At York I did my power walk up to the Minster and Julie and I met up and headed round the centre.
We came across a craft fayre which was celebrating Yorkshire crafts and industries.
We spent some time there before finding a place for lunch.



After lunch we did some more browsing through the markets and made our way up to the coach and train station.
We said our goodbyes and Julie made her way to the coach.
I entered the train station, about 4pm to find the train for home, platform 11 was not due until 4.26.
I settled down with a cup of tea, the worst I have had in a while, when the announcement came over the tannoy that the train ABOUT to leave platform 5 would be stopping at Darlington.
Up I shot and ran up the stairs and made my way to platform 5.
I jumped onto the train and the doors shut behind me....we were off!
I settled down to read the lovely book Julie had given me and was so engrossed that when I looked up I saw the lights of Darlington Station!

The train pulled in and as I stepped off the train I noticed some of the passengers were running in the direction of the Saltburn train! I joined in and sure enough there was the train at the platform.

Once again I jumped on the train just as the whistle was being blown and the doors closed and the train pulled away from the station.

I fell asleep!
The next thing I knew a lady was waking me up, we had arrived at Saltburn Station and I could see Jon standing on the platform!
What a good job the train ended it's journey at Saltburn! Who knows where I would have ended up!

I had been so lucky to be at the right place at the right time and catch the trains without any waiting at all!

How lucky was that!


Today I am continuing with my DIY hoping it will be the last day of the wood stripping.

I am keen to get the woodwork varnished so that we will be ready to prime, fill and gloss!

Back Soon!

Quote for the Day...
"The important piece of luggage is and remains, a joyful heart"

Herman Lons

from my new book, "Wisdom" by D & N Mehra.
Thank you Julie, I will treasure this.

Drum Roll........................

Well, here is the first video showing of a nesbitt bike adventure! We watched the skies and turned inland after Scarborough as the sky was black! We headed for sunshine and found it here... A special request for my friends in America, he played this for you! and a few shops! My editing needs some attention, but hey ho it is fun! Yes I took some doorways, will post them tomorrow! Pizza time now!