It was bright and sunny, but quite chilly, so I didn't spend a lot of time
out of the car looking for details. The centre of the page is the village
of Awbridge, and according to the map, has a church (churches are always
fair game for this photographer) but I couldn't find it, so it's a level
crossing, a path, a swimming swan and something else.

http://www.pbase.com/mfann56/26

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"Made it Ma. Top of the world"

On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:38:27 +0000, Mick the Merciless wrote:

> it was bright and sunny,

Apologies for posting on the wrong group.

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Mick.

Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:38:27 +0000, Mick the Merciless wrote:
>
>> it was bright and sunny,
>
> Apologies for posting on the wrong group.
>
A "Testing" time, eh? Nice pictures, though.

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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:22:01 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> A "Testing" time, eh?

Hmm. 'Testing' as in, I didn't have my brain engaged, but are you, by any
chance, making an oblique reference to the River Test, which is in one of
the pictures?

> Nice pictures, though.

Thank you.

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"Made it Ma. Top of the world"

Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:22:01 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>> A "Testing" time, eh?
>
> Hmm. 'Testing' as in, I didn't have my brain engaged, but are you, by any
> chance, making an oblique reference to the River Test, which is in one of
> the pictures?
>
>> Nice pictures, though.
>
> Thank you.
>

Sorry, didn't meant to overdo the subtlety bit. Yes, as in River Test,
and no, I wasn't judging your actions!
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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:02:51 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> Sorry, didn't meant to overdo the subtlety bit. Yes, as in River Test,
> and no, I wasn't judging your actions!

I didn't really think that. Are you local to Romsey then, or have you
visited? An enquiring mind needs to know. ;-)

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Mick.

Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:02:51 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>> Sorry, didn't meant to overdo the subtlety bit. Yes, as in River Test,
>> and no, I wasn't judging your actions!
>
> I didn't really think that. Are you local to Romsey then, or have you
> visited? An enquiring mind needs to know. ;-)
>

Let's say I've passed nearby. I stayed at Sherfield English a few weeks
ago, whilst on a pilgrimage to the Museum of Army Aviation and a also a
visit to Solent Sky in Southampton. In anticipation of the trip I took a
look at the general geographic and demographic situation.

I haven't been in that part of the world since the 1960s when I spent a
lot of time on Salisbury Plain - well I remember the Rose & Crown at
Tilshead - during which time there are vague memories of Romsey and
alcoholic beverages taken to excess! It seems to have changed a bit over
the years! Or, more likely, I have changed over the years, as things
never look the same when you're sober!

A pleasant part of the country though.

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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:02:19 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> Let's say I've passed nearby. I stayed at Sherfield English a few weeks
> ago, whilst on a pilgrimage to the Museum of Army Aviation and a also a
> visit to Solent Sky in Southampton. In anticipation of the trip I took a
> look at the general geographic and demographic situation.

I really didn't know about the Army museum. I shall pencil a visit in for
the New year. As for Solent Sky, I've never hard it called that before.
It's always been the Hall of Aviation to me. I went there when it opened
but never since, typical really. I only live about five miles from the
place and just forget it exists. Looking at the exhibits, it must be worth
returning to.

> I haven't been in that part of the world since the 1960s when I spent a
> lot of time on Salisbury Plain - well I remember the Rose & Crown at
> Tilshead - during which time there are vague memories of Romsey and
> alcoholic beverages taken to excess! It seems to have changed a bit over
> the years! Or, more likely, I have changed over the years, as things
> never look the same when you're sober!

Tell me about it. <lol>

> A pleasant part of the country though.

Indeed. I did a photography course at college a few years ago. The tutor
was from oop narth and his constant complaint was that this was an
uninteresting part of the world. Might be uninteresting but there's few
places I'd rather live.

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MTM. <Heu! Tintinnuntius meus sonat>

"Made it Ma. Top of the world"

Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:02:19 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>> Let's say I've passed nearby. I stayed at Sherfield English a few weeks
>> ago, whilst on a pilgrimage to the Museum of Army Aviation and a also a
>> visit to Solent Sky in Southampton. In anticipation of the trip I took a
>> look at the general geographic and demographic situation.
>
> I really didn't know about the Army museum. I shall pencil a visit in for
> the New year. As for Solent Sky, I've never hard it called that before.
> It's always been the Hall of Aviation to me. I went there when it opened
> but never since, typical really. I only live about five miles from the
> place and just forget it exists. Looking at the exhibits, it must be worth
> returning to.
>
>> I haven't been in that part of the world since the 1960s when I spent a
>> lot of time on Salisbury Plain - well I remember the Rose & Crown at
>> Tilshead - during which time there are vague memories of Romsey and
>> alcoholic beverages taken to excess! It seems to have changed a bit over
>> the years! Or, more likely, I have changed over the years, as things
>> never look the same when you're sober!
>
> Tell me about it. <lol>
>
>> A pleasant part of the country though.
>
> Indeed. I did a photography course at college a few years ago. The tutor
> was from oop narth and his constant complaint was that this was an
> uninteresting part of the world. Might be uninteresting but there's few
> places I'd rather live.
>

Yes, northerners often seem to have a "thing" about the rest of England,
don't they and often can't be bothered to see beyond their own
prejudices. After all who needs ferrets, flat caps and pigeons?

;-)

I'm happy with my corner of Somerset.

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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:43:35 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> Yes, northerners often seem to have a "thing" about the rest of England,
> don't they and often can't be bothered to see beyond their own
> prejudices. After all who needs ferrets, flat caps and pigeons?

The North is perfectly lovely except for the fact that it's rarely warm
there. From a photography point of view, it's superb. Or would be if the
sun shone long enough to get the camera focused.

Author's note to anyone north of Watford: I'm joking. A bit. <lol>

>
> I'm happy with my corner of Somerset.

I like Somerset, especially the railway line that runs from Minehead to
Taunton. Oh, and the one that runs from Cranmore to Mendip vale and back
again. ;-)

--
Mick.

Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:43:35 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>> Yes, northerners often seem to have a "thing" about the rest of England,
>> don't they and often can't be bothered to see beyond their own
>> prejudices. After all who needs ferrets, flat caps and pigeons?
>
> The North is perfectly lovely except for the fact that it's rarely warm
> there. From a photography point of view, it's superb. Or would be if the
> sun shone long enough to get the camera focused.
>
> Author's note to anyone north of Watford: I'm joking. A bit. <lol>
>
>> I'm happy with my corner of Somerset.
>
> I like Somerset, especially the railway line that runs from Minehead to
> Taunton. Oh, and the one that runs from Cranmore to Mendip vale and back
> again. ;-)
>

West Somerset and East Somerset Railways - both very good. And we've
also got the Helicopter Museum near Weston-super-Mare which is also well
worth a visit.

Regards.

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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:02:02 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> West Somerset and East Somerset Railways - both very good. And we've
> also got the Helicopter Museum near Weston-super-Mare which is also well
> worth a visit.

Another one to add to the list - and annoy the wife with ;-).

Thanks, I enjoyed the chat.

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"Mick the Merciless" > wrote in message
...
> It was bright and sunny, but quite chilly, so I didn't spend a lot of time
> out of the car looking for details. The centre of the page is the village
> of Awbridge, and according to the map, has a church (churches are always
> fair game for this photographer) but I couldn't find it, so it's a level
> crossing, a path, a swimming swan and something else.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/mfann56/26
>
> --
> MTM. <Heu! Tintinnuntius meus sonat>
>
> "Made it Ma. Top of the world"


Where are the airplanes.
alt.binaries.pictures.aviation




>

i> Mick the Merciless wrote:
>> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:43:35 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

>>> Yes, northerners often seem to have a "thing" about the rest of
>>> England, don't they and often can't be bothered to see beyond their own
>>> prejudices. After all who needs ferrets, flat caps and pigeons?

>> The North is perfectly lovely except for the fact that it's rarely
>> warm
>> there. From a photography point of view, it's superb. Or would be if
>> the
>> sun shone long enough to get the camera focused.

>> Author's note to anyone north of Watford: I'm joking. A bit. <lol>

Well, yes, but it's typical of southern toffs taking the **** out of the
common northerners. It reminds me of other Canadians using Newfoundlanders
(Newfies) as the butt of jokes.

Cheers,

Indrek Aavisto

--
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Mick the Merciless wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:02:02 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>> West Somerset and East Somerset Railways - both very good. And we've
>> also got the Helicopter Museum near Weston-super-Mare which is also well
>> worth a visit.
>
> Another one to add to the list - and annoy the wife with ;-).
>
> Thanks, I enjoyed the chat.
>
A Happy New year to you both - and to everyone else on the newsgroup.

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Indrek Aavisto wrote:
> i> Mick the Merciless wrote:
>>> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:43:35 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:
>
>>>> Yes, northerners often seem to have a "thing" about the rest of
>>>> England, don't they and often can't be bothered to see beyond their own
>>>> prejudices. After all who needs ferrets, flat caps and pigeons?
>
>>> The North is perfectly lovely except for the fact that it's rarely
>>> warm
>>> there. From a photography point of view, it's superb. Or would be if
>>> the
>>> sun shone long enough to get the camera focused.
>
>>> Author's note to anyone north of Watford: I'm joking. A bit. <lol>
>
> Well, yes, but it's typical of southern toffs taking the **** out of the
> common northerners. It reminds me of other Canadians using Newfoundlanders
> (Newfies) as the butt of jokes.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Indrek Aavisto
>

As we would say "southern toffs" be buggered! The south west is
different again - thank heavens.

Best wishes Indrek, I look forward to more of your postings. I'll be
visiting a few more museums in 2008, so I'll be doing a bit as well,
although I won't confine myself to southern England!

;-)

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On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:24:15 -0600, Jim Morris wrote:

> Where are the airplanes.

Well there is one.

http://www.pbase.com/mfann56/image/78372746

> alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

I know, and I apologised for my goof. Sorry again. ;-)

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"Made it Ma. Top of the world"

On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:14:13 +0000, ®i©ardo wrote:

> A Happy New year to you both

Thanks and the same to you. Keep the images coming. I lurk on here
constantly and enjoy the photographs.

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Mick.