Popular Post shortliner Posted July 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) 3200 years in one photo There have been one or two nice photos of trees in the last couple of days, so I thought I'd show you another one Not every tree has a nickname, but 'The President' has earned it. This giant sequoia stands at 247 feet tall, and is estimated to be over 3,200 years old. Imagine, this tree was already1200 years old when Jesus walked the earth. The trunk of The President measures at 27 feet across, with 2 BILLION needles from base to top. They had to climb the tree with pulleys and levers, and took thousands of photos. Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together,to get this incredible portrait of the President. You can see the size by the guy in the orange jacket at the bottom - there is another most of te way towards the top Incredible, is it not? Edited July 12, 2016 by shortliner 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Need a few Christmas lights for that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 3200 years in one photo There have been one or two nice photos of trees in the last couple of days, so I thought I'd show you another one Not every tree has a nickname, but 'The President' has earned it. This giant sequoia stands at 247 feet tall, and is estimated to be over 3,200 years old. Imagine, this tree was already1200 years old when Jesus walked the earth. The trunk of The President measures at 27 feet across, with 2 BILLION needles from base to top. They had to climb the tree with pulleys and levers, and took thousands of photos. Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together,to get this incredible portrait of the President. You can see the size by the guy in the orange jacket at the bottom - there is another most of te way towards the top Incredible, is it not? I’ll bite, Jack. How tall in 3.5mm - and would anyone believe it? Years ago I went to a model railway show in Brentwood (at the Teacher Training College, as was). One layout had modeled trees in 4mm to scale size and they towered over everything. Best, Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) I’ll bite, Jack. How tall in 3.5mm - and would anyone believe it? Years ago I went to a model railway show in Brentwood (at the Teacher Training College, as was). One layout had modeled trees in 4mm to scale size and they towered over everything. Best, Pete. 864 mm in HO, give or take - and speaking of trees, did you realise that two of the trees used for filming "The Kings Road" in Game of Thrones filmed in Northern Ireland. were blown over by Storm Gertrude. They have been expertly carved into 10 doors and fitted into 10 pubs forming a tour around the Country representing scenes form the sixth series - http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/heres-you-can-find-10-11554056 Edited July 12, 2016 by shortliner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) How do you get 81% humidity? It’s a comfortable 51% at 85f here. Big storms for your hometown tomorrow, I’m afraid.... Best, Pete. Pete - unfortunately from a "very local Lon Giland morning report". Didn't feel quite that bad when I actually went out to the car, but since I spend about 30 seconds in real air between hotel and car, I didn't think much of it. Apparently it is closer to 59% in reality, having checked outside when I walked for lunch! Hometown/state definitely getting some serious weather yesterday and today, though for now bypassing the Twin Cities metro area <phew> so the Mrs won't have to be picking up debris. Edited July 12, 2016 by Ian Abel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2016 3200 years in one photo There have been one or two nice photos of trees in the last couple of days, so I thought I'd show you another one Not every tree has a nickname, but 'The President' has earned it. This giant sequoia stands at 247 feet tall, and is estimated to be over 3,200 years old. Imagine, this tree was already1200 years old when Jesus walked the earth. The trunk of The President measures at 27 feet across, with 2 BILLION needles from base to top. They had to climb the tree with pulleys and levers, and took thousands of photos. Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together,to get this incredible portrait of the President. You can see the size by the guy in the orange jacket at the bottom - there is another most of te way towards the top Incredible, is it not? pres.jpg Our tallest tree in England at Dunster is a mere 60metres or 197ft although it is a mere youngster a Douglas Fir planted in the 1870s perhaps it might catch up. Incidentally the mighty Ribblehead viaduct would be about halfway up that tree. That would be something on a layout a viaduct dwarfed by a tree. Don 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Good afternoon everyone As we've had a few photos of boats recently, I though I'd post some too. This is one of my other hobbies, it's a Matchbox Kit of a Flower Class Corvette. I built and converted it to run using R/C in the late 80's. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Back tomorrow. I did try the sh!tty BBC4 show and it wasn't even good enough to rank as an insult to your intelligence. Did you know that a Black 5 was known as that because it is Class 5 and was painted black to distinguish it from the "Standard Class 6" which was red. And there was me thinking that the numbers were there for that reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Back tomorrow. I did try the sh!tty BBC4 show and it wasn't even good enough to rank as an insult to your intelligence. Did you know that a Black 5 was known as that because it is Class 5 and was painted black to distinguish it from the "Standard Class 6" which was red. And there was me thinking that the numbers were there for that reason. And the bit where the presenter in Fort William talks about the other steam engine used on the Jacobite being 42005. I do dislike it when these types of programme make sloppy mistakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Evening. Nice to see Debs here, and I'm a touch jealous of Polly's footplate experience! Liked the 'Compass Rose', Brian. I built one of those way back, it's long gone unfortunately. I'd love to make models of the favourite of the ships I sailed on - one old tub, and a bulk carrier! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Good evening all, And the bit where the presenter in Fort William talks about the other steam engine used on the Jacobite being 42005. I do dislike it when these types of programme make sloppy mistakes. Don't forget that the presenter is just the blonde bimbo in front of the camera! The mistakes are more often down to poor research and script writing by the back stage crew. They even completely overlooked Ian Allen's significance in the train spotting world! There was even reference to the Beeching cuts; he just did the research, wrote the report and let the government of the day wield the axe! (He wasn't empowered to revoke the Acts of Parliament by which the railways were built!) I will treat tonight's episode in the manner in which I took last evening's: tongue-in-cheek and better presented by Rowan Atkinson or Billy Connolly! Oh! and what is a train spotter? (See my signature!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Evenin' all, Many thanks for your continued support. I gave in to the invites today......having had a superb steak & chips with a cousin at lunchtime then went out walking with our best man this afternoon before an Indian meal at his local restaurant tonight. Dave 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I've mentioned here the circumstances of the birth of my grandson, Laurence. His mother has now written a piece for a magazine on his first two years. If you would care to read it, it's here: http://www.babylondon.co.uk/real-life-story-baby-suffered-stroke-birth/ The original title was 'My Little Pinch of Stardust'. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Touching story, very positive too. Well done for writing that up (oh, and thx for sharing too ) It wasn't me, it was Natasha, Laurence's mum. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Dick read the piece - and just hope young un continues to progress. A lot of love shown in your family. Evening. Nice to see Debs here, and I'm a touch jealous of Polly's footplate experience! Liked the 'Compass Rose', Brian. I built one of those way back, it's long gone unfortunately. I'd love to make models of the favourite of the ships I sailed on - one old tub, and a bulk carrier! Furama-1985.jpg Stirling%20Bridge-01.jpg in a shipyard these are ships. Boats are those things which submerge under water (and hopefully re-surface on demand). The bulk carrier would be one large model! Stayed dry at cricket. Some good (and bad) skills displayed. Off to Dr Olivers' Graduation in Hull tomorrow.. Judge dread you have been warned! sleep well/have a nice day depending on where you are on Planet Earth.! Baz 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Great to see a posting from Collie Towers today. It's certainly lifted my mood. Dick - Many thanks for sharing that with us. Another early start again tomorrow. I'm off to Hertfordshire for a change. Night all 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Good evening everyone. The rain held off and I managed to get lots done on the workshop. SWMBO was at a school concert this morning, so when I made myself a brew at 11 o'clock, I took it outside so I could continue. The back wall given 3 coats of paint and the fence panels that were removed to give access have been replaced. The windows have been given 3 coats of paint, the door and side wall (which were painted earlier in the week) were both given a 3rd coat of paint. I'm now ready to start preparing the ground in front of the workshop, making it level and ready for the decking framework, but that will have to wait until Thursday. Tomorrow I've got an appointment (the one I thought was last week) with the oncologist and trials nurse in the morning. We've to be there for 8:20 so we'll have to leave around 7:15 to miss the rush hour traffic. Another MERG order arrived today, it'll give me something to do on a rainy day perhaps! Dick. A wonderfully touching story, if story is the right word! Ian. Sorry to hear about Michelle's loss. Deb's. Welcome back. LE. Good luck with your OP tomorrow. Goodnight all. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2016 I've mentioned here the circumstances of the birth of my grandson, Laurence. His mother has now written a piece for a magazine on his first two years. If you would care to read it, it's here: http://www.babylondon.co.uk/real-life-story-baby-suffered-stroke-birth/ The original title was 'My Little Pinch of Stardust'. Very moving. It shows the doctors should never write anyone off. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Sitting on the ward, playing on my tablet, listening to the cacophony of noises. 3 others on the ward. One has a suction thingy that sounds like it could clear the bilges of a super tanker. One has some other machine making equally loud noises and the third is snoring like its going out of fashion. Its gonna be a long night. Well, long until I am woken at six! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 864 mm in HO, give or take. 34” in real money or 2’ 10”. Best, Pete. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2016 Commiserations and congratulations where neccessary and goodnight all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Very moving. It shows the doctors should never write anyone off. Don There was never any question of that, ever. He's had superb support from the NHS without any question of cost. I just hope that support continues, though I have my doubts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andyram Posted July 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2016 Good evening all and welcome to the Llantilo Castle page. Ok, yes it is a picture of a train - but hey this site is to do with railways and modelling so I am happy to post as many such pictures as I like! Let anarchy reign!!! Seriously it is good to see Debs make an appearance. Also good wishes to Dave. I am pleased that you are continuing to enjoy the company of friends. Ian (OD) and Sherry I am sorry to hear of your friend's loss. What a dreadful turn of events. LE I hope that your stay in hospital is a trouble free time. Keep updating the connecting words thread. There are now 8 teaching days left. Today has been the second part of the induction for next year's new starters. It seemed to go very well. The troublesome parent has made her appointment which means there will now be two meetings on Thursday morning. There is no way I will be avoiding alcohol on that day! Enjoy your hump day tomorrow. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just had another Brexit debate, this time in A model shop in Portland. Quite interesting to see what people side of the pond think about what we voted for in the referendum. I try not to get involved in the Trump situation unless I already know ier views. Came out of the shop with one magazine and a pack of ditch lights. Normally I spend quite a bit more in there. Also had an offer to visit their local club tonight which was very tempting but with only two nights here for beer we will try to visit them next year. Anyway the nearest brewpub is just across the street to the shop and the Barrel Aged Stout is superb! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Schools closed here on 22nd June, Andy. Mostly because they are generally not air-conditioned and it gets blistering hot. They have way less holidays in winter. Swings and Roundabouts, really. Lovely piece, Dick! A gem indeed. I try and give to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital over here now (when I’m flush). After I was born I spent 3 months (or more) in Great Ormond St. Hospital because of Talipse. I walk fine now but have one leg nearly an inch longer than the other (which has given me scoliosis). My Dr. over here says I should be 6’ 2” - I’m 5’ 9” (down from 5’ 10” last year). If I live long enough I’ll disappear up my own ass.... I still played Soccer, Cricket and in Cross-Country running team for my senior school, though. Best, Pete. Edited July 12, 2016 by trisonic 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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