Popular Post Soulfinger Posted June 11, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 11, 2017 No birds in the bird sanctuary in Portugal last week, but these fellas were in plentiful supply at the murky end of the lagoon. 10
Popular Post Philippe Posted June 11, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Mushrooms are my second passion after Music, now this is the season of "girolles" (Cantarellus cibarius) : http://mushroom-collecting.com/mushroomchanterelle.html and yesterday afternoon I picked plenty of them in the woods. They are some delicious mushrooms, me and my cats love them ! Edited June 11, 2017 by Philippe I forgot one picture 9
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Wood Pigeon. Portrait Steve Edited June 12, 2017 by Winsford Soul Spelling mistake 9
Peter99 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 59 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Wood Pidgeon. Portrait Steve The much maligned pigeon. You've captured its beauty there Steve. Great photo Sir. Pete 2
Tattoodave Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Philippe said: Mushrooms are my second passion after Music, now this is the season of "girolles" (Cantarellus cibarius) : http://mushroom-collecting.com/mushroomchanterelle.html and yesterday afternoon I picked plenty of them in the woods. They are some delicious mushrooms, me and my cats love them ! You can send some to me Philippe, I love mushrooms
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 22 hours ago, Philippe said: Mushrooms are my second passion after Music, now this is the season of "girolles" (Cantarellus cibarius) : http://mushroom-collecting.com/mushroomchanterelle.html and yesterday afternoon I picked plenty of them in the woods. They are some delicious mushrooms, me and my cats love them ! You sound like a real fun guy Philippe. Here's a toadstool that was recently made in a clay hand building session by my daughter.... 6
Milliontearsoul Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Wood Pidgeon. Portrait Steve Pidgeon....the other French people's name !
Winsford Soul Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 17 minutes ago, milliontearsoul said: Pidgeon....the other French people's name ! You spotted the spelling mistake Steve
Philippe Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 4 hours ago, TattooDave said: You can send some to me Philippe, I love mushrooms Hey Dave, I send the pictures it's not that bad ! ;o) To send them to you I'd have to dry them, but I never did that. I give the girolles to friends and neighbours, and also I cook them and put them in boxes in the freezer, though not too long : it's better to eat them in the next 6 months. I believe in Spain there are a lot of mushrooms lovers, right ?
Tattoodave Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, Philippe said: Hey Dave, I send the pictures it's not that bad ! ;o) To send them to you I'd have to dry them, but I never did that. I give the girolles to friends and neighbours, and also I cook them and put them in boxes in the freezer, though not too long : it's better to eat them in the next 6 months. I believe in Spain there are a lot of mushrooms lovers, right ? A lot of mushroom lovers and lots of mushroom hunters, if you know where to look and when you can eat well for weeks. I'll just have to make do with dried ones from the shop. Enjoy your harvest.
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 Participated in a raku firing last Thursday. Quite illuminating..... 7
Tattoodave Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Steve S 60 said: Participated in a raku firing last Thursday. Quite illuminating..... Was it a success? I'd be interested to see the results, I collect raku pieces. 1
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, TattooDave said: Was it a success? I'd be interested to see the results, I collect raku pieces. I'll send you the piece I did, Dave.... 7
Popular Post Milliontearsoul Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Pic du midi Edited June 12, 2017 by milliontearsoul 8
Tattoodave Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve S 60 said: I'll send you the piece I did, Dave.... It's always a hit and miss process, pinch pots often crack, try making some tea bowl type bowls if you do it again.
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, TattooDave said: It's always a hit and miss process, pinch pots often crack, try making some tea bowl type bowls if you do it again. We'll have to get some stoneware clay next time Kathryn orders some clay, as we only have earthenware clay in the shop. Here's one she threw with some school buff wedged with a bit of commercial white earthenware..... 6
Tattoodave Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 11 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: We'll have to get some stoneware clay next time Kathryn orders some clay, as we only have earthenware clay in the shop. Here's one she threw with some school buff wedged with a bit of commercial white earthenware..... Nice crackle, that looks good for first attempts at raku. I bought a large piece in Rethymno, Crete, a bowl, same colour but with a wide oxidised stripe through it. It's still unwrapped at my father's.
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 13, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 13, 2017 Something a bit different from me Common Orchid ? Steve 8
Popular Post Harry Crosby Posted June 13, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 13, 2017 Can we have one of your sausages please? How to lose weight the easy way. Get two smooth fox terriers. 9
Winsford Soul Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 49 minutes ago, HARRY CROSBY said: Can we have one of your sausages please? How to lose weight the easy way. Get two smooth fox terriers. Harry. No keeping indoors with these two mate Steve
Harry Crosby Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 Just now, Winsford Soul said: Harry. No keeping indoors with these two mate Steve Too bloody right Steve, the one on the left Rosie is 2 years old and the one on the right is Bob, he`s 10 months old, they are not related we got Rosie from a rescue centre when she was 1 year old, and we got Bob this April, from a Breeder in Exmouth, he`s royalty lol, he`s got a massive pedigree, 5 generations, his grandad was Best in Terrier group at crufts 2007. To be honest Steve, ive had Jack russells all my life, and had never heard of this breed, had heard of the wire haired fox terriers, but not the smooth haired. They are one of britains oldest breeds, ive traced them back to the 1700`s, really fascinating, apparently the jack russells were bread down from these and other terriers. They are real working dogs, the older one is teaching young Bob how to hunt at the moment, it`s great to watch, she shows him rabbit runs and rat holes under bushes. I have a mate who has a farm with a big hay barn, last year i took Rosie, he used an old stihl saw engine, with a length of hose from the exhaust into the rat holes to flush them, and Rosie & his two Jack russells were left to it, great fun. 39 came out that day. We are going back in a few months and taking Bob this time. 2
Popular Post Suzannek Posted June 13, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 13, 2017 Common Spotted Orchids and Blue Damselfly taken at Low Barns Nature Reserve on 11.6.17 7
Suzannek Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Something a bit different from me Common Orchid ? Steve Hi Steve beauriful pic. I think it is a Southern Marsh Orchid rather than Common Spotted Orchid Suz x 2
Popular Post Suzannek Posted June 13, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 13, 2017 Some of the flora I took from my visit to Bishop Middleham Nature Reserve. Salad Burnet and Northern Marsh Orchids, these can never be mistaken for any other Orchid. 7
Winsford Soul Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, suzannek said: Hi Steve beauriful pic. I think it is a Southern Marsh Orchid rather than Common Spotted Orchid Suz x Hi Suz. I'm down in Pembrokeshire at the moment so the Southern Marsh Orchid would fit in nicely. Thank you. Got my most eagerly awaited trip of the year tomorrow, getting the boat over to Skomer island to see the Puffins , Guillemots, Razorbills etc and hopefully Short Eared Owls. So with a bit of luck I should have some pictures to share Steve 1
Suzannek Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Hi Suz. I'm down in Pembrokeshire at the moment so the Southern Marsh Orchid would fit in nicely. Thank you. Got my most eagerly awaited trip of the year tomorrow, getting the boat over to Skomer island to see the Puffins , Guillemots, Razorbills etc and hopefully Short Eared Owls. So with a bit of luck I should have some pictures to share Steve Great look forward to seeing the photos. The Southern Marsh is similar to my Northern Marsh apart from it is taller and mine is darker. The Northern Marsh hybridise with Common Spotted and other Orchids. Wonderful flowers Suz x Edited June 13, 2017 by suzannek 1
Popular Post Stevegods Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 Great night last night at Union Chaple seeing The Impressions ... who I have to say , where amazing 😉!!!! The harmonies are still as tight as they have ever been and even with a new " younger " lead singer .. they still produce a sound that's just like the original recording ... Also a huge big thank you to Sam and Fred for allowing us back stage after the event , even though both where feeling very tired . 100% Soul - 100% satisfaction... cheers guys !! 8
Popular Post Zoomsoulblue Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 How hot - even the swans got cooled down today - and before anyone asks at no time was any swan hurt while taking the photos 7
Peter99 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, ZoomSoulBlue said: How hot - even the swans got cooled down today - and before anyone asks at no time was any swan hurt while taking the photos Wheres that mate? Pete
Zoomsoulblue Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Peter99 said: Wheres that mate? Pete Back garden - onto river nene Stanground - great having swans visit / down site is they crap all over the place lol
Peter99 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, ZoomSoulBlue said: Back garden - onto river nene Stanground - great having swans visit / down site is they crap all over the place lol Wow! Nice back garden. Have you any other pictures to give us some context please mate? thanks Pete
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 Here,s a few Puffin Pic,s from Today Steve 11
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 A couple of Short Eared Owl Pictures Steve 9
Popular Post Bruv Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 Here is a couple of pictures I took while attending the Poole Quay Bike night on Tuesday evening. 10
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2017 Puffins re affirming there bond to each other Steve 9
Popular Post Philippe Posted June 15, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 15, 2017 17 hours ago, ZoomSoulBlue said: How hot - even the swans got cooled down today - and before anyone asks at no time was any swan hurt while taking the photos I'm not sure if my cats would love this ! 30° in the shade, it's Summer ! 4
Steve S 60 Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 17 hours ago, NCFC said: A rare classic That's something I don't miss. One step up from newspaper. The Royal Navy were still using it in the early 80's. Luckily the introduction of sewage treatment plants on board meant the introduction of soft toilet paper.
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 15, 2017 Thrush in the bush Steve 6
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 15, 2017 Repeat after me Steve 6
Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Dave, Suz. This is a unknown flower to me could you please help me out with ID Steve 3
Tattoodave Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Dave, Suz. This is a unknown flower to me could you please help me out with ID Steve It's a potentilla of some kind Steve, is it a shrub? If so it's Potentilla fruticosa 2
Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Just now, TattooDave said: It's a potentilla of some kind Steve, is it a shrub? If so it's Potentilla fruticosa Its a Shrub Dave. Thank you Steve 1
Tattoodave Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Just now, Winsford Soul said: Its a Shrub Dave. Thank you Steve They've done wonders with getting different colours to it now too, red, orange, pink and white varieties, a nice adaptable plant, it makes a reasonably convincing bonsai too. 2
Popular Post MikeHinNewJersey Posted June 16, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) A couple of pics of white tail deer in our garden in New Jersey, a mother and two fawns. Cute to look at but we can't have any flower beds because they eat everything in sight! Edited June 16, 2017 by MikeHinNewJersey 7
Peter99 Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 On 6/14/2017 at 21:48, Winsford Soul said: Puffins re affirming there bond to each other Steve All of your pictures are great Steve. However, the Puffin collection are absolutely stunning - worthy of any wildlife magazine/website. Well done mate. Pete 3
Winsford Soul Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Peter99 said: All of your pictures are great Steve. However, the Puffin collection are absolutely stunning - worthy of any wildlife magazine/website. Well done mate. Pete Thank you my friend Your kind words are much appreciated . Hope your keeping well. Steve 1
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