RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Evening all! Had a great night having a meal with some friends but a little bit of indigestion has women me up. Tomorrow involves driving to Nottingham Show and helping out with Grantham. Hopefully all will be well.. Night, night everyone.... Baz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Night all 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 As I am Scottish it's obvious that I am a close relative of Mel Gibson. The US is a very strange place. In many respects it is still locked in 19th century thinking. But I really don't want to turn this into a political thread.Mel Gibson? That well known Aussie?? :-) Baz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Did the local Lima tour earlier today and learned a bit about pre-Inca times. However, when we were visiting a partially restored temple dating from 700AD, he explained that when the Incas conquered the area in the mid 1400's, the locals were supported by other nearby tribes, one of which was called the Huanca Apparently the Brits snigger at the word Huanca, especially if said quickly....... Will try and post a couple of pics if I can transfer from camera to tablet and resize. Cheers, Mick 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Mel Gibson? That well known Aussie?? :-) Baz Exactly. To a great many Americans, Gibson's portrayal of William Wallace in Braveheart is seen in just the same terms as Starwars movies. The real story may never be known, but I'm willing to bet it was very complicated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post newbryford Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2015 We're in Miraflores, which is a touristy suburb on the south side of Lima. I'm glad I'm not driving, even though I can cope easily with London traffic, this is on another level. Most vehicles have scratches on them. Th local buses are interesting with no two alike. At each stop a conductor/passenger loader jumps off and calls out the destination This is the temple of Huaca Pucllana. A massive structure of mud bricks dating from about 700AD Here's my only railway related pic, the old railway station, now a (non-railway) museum. Traffic in the city is mad. The slums in the foothills of The Andes are in the background. Time for an early evening meal next to the Pacific where the local sport is surfing The clouds cleared for about 5 minutes to snatch a sunset shot And half an hour later, this is the view south Hope you don't mind my holiday snaps! cheers, Mick 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2015 Mick Excellent photos. Keep them coming. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 ER tomorrow for a flight to Cusco. Elevation 11,000 feet. I haven't yet told mrs NB that it's a particularly long runway as aircraft struggle to take off at that altitude. She's not overly fond of taking off. Maybe I'll tell her in a few days after we're returning to Lima. Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Keep your holiday snaps coming Mick. It's great to see far flung corners of the world that few of us have visited. Today is one of the highlights of our golfing calendar. The Home Internationals. 96 guys going hell for leather to defend their country's reputation before sitting down to a boozy meal and the rugby. I'll be turning out for my home country, Scotland and hoping this will be our year having finished second to Ireland in 2014. Thankfully I live close enough to the course to nip home and walk back before the fun starts. If last year is anything to go by, a night asleep in front of the TV is likely to follow…:-) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nice views Mick! Looks like you are enjoying the traffic. Hope the flights go well. Baz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Morning all. Cloudy this a.m. as opposed to last a.m. and slightly nippy (not that I went outside to check the latter!) . Coffee brewed regardless. What Gordon said, Mick. Do keep us posted! I'd like to see South America myself some day. Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego would rank high on my list as I'm finding the way people at the fringe of the inhabited world live intriguing. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Morning all Well, my first night alone for nearly 3 weeks was dreary - but I did sleep well, at least. Sherry was on the briny back to Portsmouth, ready to return when my surgery date is known. She still has some loose ends to sort re our recent decision, and I can only support her in virtual terms, sadly. Home is much the poorer for her absence. My urologist is male, I think, but Gordon's use of the * did put me in mind of the mythical Winkie-W*nkie bird. This has mysteriously evolved with its foreskin attached to its eyelid, thus every time it winks it w*nks, and every time it w*nks it winks. The Winkie-W*nkie bird must on no account be confused with the Oomigoolie bird, also the victim of unfortunate evolution. In this case the male has evolved sans legs, and thus on every landing makes the distinctive "Oomigoolies!" sound. As you would. It's Saturday, which is ring-MiL day. Last spoke on Mothering Sunday, of course. She has no idea I was about to re-marry, so need not know of the delay, either. I have told her I need surgery, thus cannot visit for a few months. Hope your weekend goes well. Edited March 21, 2015 by Oldddudders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Morning all. Have been enjoying newbryford's pictures in South America. I have been a little surprised at how tall "primitive" people could build with clay bricks without they bottom layers being crushed. Those old cultures knew a lot more than we give them credit for. It must have taken ages to make all those bricks, unless the Huancas stole them from their neighbours. Stay safe all. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Morning all fromour Hotel at Nottingham. Sorry but haven't had tome to read through the ast couple of pages but regards to all. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 Re the traffic photos, Mick – I suppose the horn is an all-purpose "tool" there? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Airfix: Gorillas and Penguins: airfix.jpg Jeesh!......look at those humongous birds! "Give me that herring; or I'll set my pet, dwarf-gorilla on you!" :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 . . . . . . My urologist is male, I think, but Gordon's use of the * did put me in mind of the mythical Winkie-W*nkie bird. This has mysteriously evolved with its foreskin attached to its eyelid, thus every time it winks it w*nks, and every time it w*nks it winks. The Winkie-W*nkie bird must on no account be confused with the Oomigoolie bird, also the victim of unfortunate evolution. In this case the male has evolved sans legs, and thus on every landing makes the distinctive "Oomigoolies!" sound. As you would. . . . . . . In the words of Captain Mainwaring, I was wondering who'd spot that one. I heard of those avian wonders and many other strange tales and songs in the company of Edinburgh University under- and postgraduates at Kings Buildings or in "The Digger's" or other hostelries in Edinburgh, largely from the vast repertoire of one Robin Thomas - a long, lean cross-country runner who could drink any rugby player under the table ... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2015 Morning all. Cloudy and forecast to continue being cloudy. No visits planned or visitors expected this weekend. Tony 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 How nice to check in and see a post from Debs. Anyway, a nice sunny day here and we're still all happy after yesterday's "International Day of Happiness" And just to prove the old adage "Out of the mouths of babes..." Experienced Teacher: "Has anyone got a joke to tell us this morning?" 7 y/o: "Yes, miss!" Experienced Teacher: "What is your joke?" 7 y/o: "Why did the flee climb up Prince Charles' trouser leg?" Experienced Teacher: "I don't know. Why did the flee climb up Prince Charles' trouser leg?" 7 y/o: "To get to the Royal Ball!" Perplexed looks from 99% of the children in the audience whilst teachers were trying to eat their own fists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 My urologist is male, I think, but Gordon's use of the * did put me in mind of the mythical Winkie-W*nkie bird. This has mysteriously evolved with its foreskin attached to its eyelid, thus every time it winks it w*nks, and every time it w*nks it winks. The Winkie-W*nkie bird must on no account be confused with the Oomigoolie bird, also the victim of unfortunate evolution. In this case the male has evolved sans legs, and thus on every landing makes the distinctive "Oomigoolies!" sound. As you would. Ah the old 'Wild West Show'. Brings back memories of coach trips to away matches back in my school days. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2015 In the words of Captain Mainwaring, I was wondering who'd spot that one. I heard of those avian wonders and many other strange tales and songs in the company of Edinburgh University under- and postgraduates at Kings Buildings or in "The Digger's" or other hostelries in Edinburgh, largely from the vast repertoire of one Robin Thomas - a long, lean cross-country runner who could drink any rugby player under the table ... Thanks Gordon. No-one ever suggested my puerile sense of humour was anything else! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 ER tomorrow for a flight to Cusco. Elevation 11,000 feet. I haven't yet told mrs NB that it's a particularly long runway as aircraft struggle to take off at that altitude. She's not overly fond of taking off. Maybe I'll tell her in a few days after we're returning to Lima. Cheers, Mick Don't forget to tuck into the coca leaves to offset the altitude sickness when you get there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted March 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2015 "Ouch, that Hertz", said the guy who had just bumped his head on the boot lid of his rental car. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Dull and overcast this morning, and that's just me! Just finishing my mug of tea and summoning up the energy to take the dogs out. They will probably be breaking out of the garage if I don't let them out soon. I think today may see a bit of modelling followed by the rugby. Housework can wait until tomorrow, then it will still look good when Steph gets back from Dublin! Collected the boat and trailer. Apparently the bearings were OK and have been repacked in grease. It's now back in the garage waiting to go off to Derry. Hope all of us suffering from our various ailments will soon be shot of them. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Had a great night having a meal with some friends but a little bit of indigestion has women me up. I think you may have been dreaming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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