other hobbies.
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I play rock guitar (not in a band any more)
I watch loads of HK kung fu films (much to my wife's dismay)
(I have 200 dvds so far )
I am currently a green sash (bout half way) in Lau Gar Kuin . (southern kung fu style)
I watch loads of HK kung fu films (much to my wife's dismay)
(I have 200 dvds so far )
I am currently a green sash (bout half way) in Lau Gar Kuin . (southern kung fu style)
Sorry mikeitup. The sig just had to go. The forum staff are revolting ! Graham
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Books railways cooking history languages fell walking (NOT munrobagging, that involves far too much driving just like serious *twitching*, - 27!)
Talking to strangers on trains
Climbing towers and spires, that goes well with cycling cos one can get the lie of the land
At Ulm in Germany I conquered the highest church spire in the world, 768 steps, 149 m ascent, the platform is nearly at the top of the spire
Been up plenty of church towers, it is always worth asking. Some are officially opened only a few times a year
Talking to strangers on trains
Climbing towers and spires, that goes well with cycling cos one can get the lie of the land
At Ulm in Germany I conquered the highest church spire in the world, 768 steps, 149 m ascent, the platform is nearly at the top of the spire
Been up plenty of church towers, it is always worth asking. Some are officially opened only a few times a year
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
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I also have a virtual life here -
https://www.osgrid.org/
[youtube]2WooqTuSf6Y[/youtube]
though dont go there as much as I used to these days
if you have never seen this type of thing have a try its free
any help just ask
https://www.osgrid.org/
[youtube]2WooqTuSf6Y[/youtube]
though dont go there as much as I used to these days
if you have never seen this type of thing have a try its free
any help just ask
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Climbing towers by stairs, not lifts! Just been up a church spire, 544 steps, 123 m high
A great way to get the Lie of the Land, plan to go there again soon in different weather, could be great on a misty day
Many years ago fire-watchers dwelled in towers, if they saw a fire they had to make a great noise to wake people
A great way to get the Lie of the Land, plan to go there again soon in different weather, could be great on a misty day
Many years ago fire-watchers dwelled in towers, if they saw a fire they had to make a great noise to wake people
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
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Try St Botolphs church in Boston, Lincolnshire. The tower otherwise known as "The Stump" fab view even from the first landing. very narrow spiral stair way which gets even narrower the higher you get. Well worth a visit the church is fabulous even in it's own right.
Percussive maintainance, if it don't fit, hit it with the hammer.
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Not a church, but some years ago we visited the Wallace Monument near Stirling, which commands a superb view from the top. That is also ascended by way of a narrow spiral staircase.
Bad news: as I was climbing it, there was a man in a kilt also climbing the steps.
Good news: he was below me, not above....
Bad news: as I was climbing it, there was a man in a kilt also climbing the steps.
Good news: he was below me, not above....
Suppose that this room is a lift. The support breaks and down we go with ever-increasing velocity.
Let us pass the time by performing physical experiments...
--- Arthur Eddington (creator of the Eddington Number).
Let us pass the time by performing physical experiments...
--- Arthur Eddington (creator of the Eddington Number).
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Boston was an 'interesting' place to visit, I thought. Better days have been seen
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Climb up Ranworth church tower on the Norfolk Broads. Superb views over the Broads with a cafe below.
https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/st- ... free-entry
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At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway X2, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
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661-Pete wrote:Not a church, but some years ago we visited the Wallace Monument near Stirling, which commands a superb view from the top. That is also ascended by way of a narrow spiral staircase.
Bad news: as I was climbing it, there was a man in a kilt also climbing the steps.
Good news: he was below me, not above....
More bad news, you should have gone below him, then you could have answered the eternal question, 'what do Scotsmen wear under their kilts?'
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
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Conwy Castle and the town walls are good, several towers, not so high
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
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make virtual worlds
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Other than reading a great deal I make my own wireless sets from other peoples junk, my 'ham radio' call
is gw0vmr.
Pat
is gw0vmr.
Pat
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I sing in three choirs/music ensembles; play the piano; go hill walking with Mrs ojw and when I can go fly fishing, with very limited success.
John
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Maybe you don't quite get my point. That was absolutely and categorically the last thing I wanted to learn about Scotsmen, thank you very much!Cyril Haearn wrote:More bad news, you should have gone below him, then you could have answered the eternal question, 'what do Scotsmen wear under their kilts?'
Suppose that this room is a lift. The support breaks and down we go with ever-increasing velocity.
Let us pass the time by performing physical experiments...
--- Arthur Eddington (creator of the Eddington Number).
Let us pass the time by performing physical experiments...
--- Arthur Eddington (creator of the Eddington Number).