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I remember Janos explaining their purpose to you, but I didn't know what they are called, either.
2 years agoThanks! I’ve never known what these were called.
2 years agoIt was a new one to me: Do you know Rolos? They are round chocolates with a caramel filling. It was those with chopped up Mars bar. Fab!
2 years agoHi,
My favorite style of architecture. And a great photo.
Cheers,
Keith
Hi Graham,
Looks disgusting. Must have been delicious !
Cheers,
Keith
Fabulous shot.
2 years agoThey're here...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234354776257++
You're on the coast, so you should get some fresh fish. Dave and I had a great meal just north of Newcastle.
2 years agoReminds me. We’ve been here for a month and I still haven’t ordered this. There’s still time.
2 years agoMore info' here:
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/guided-by-crows-feet-1.938376
I found this online (not sure if 'stores' is a typo of 'stones'...
Marked with the broad arrow or crow's foot, this symbol was the mark of the Board of Ordnance and has been in use since 1699 on ‘stores of war’ belonging to the Board. In 1805 this mark was extended to all ordnance stores in use by ‘His Majesty’s Service.’
Yes, I love Ordnance Survey maps for their great detail.
I have a bunch of paper ones in the UK. If you buy them from shops, they are about eight quid each, but I usually look in charity shops or buy second-hand ones on eBay.
When planning, I used this site below that gives free online access to them - click on the top link marked 'view and print off detailed OS map'. You can zoom out and relocate to an area you want, then zoom in again...
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/nev-cole-way-walking-route#
I then took screenshots, as this image.
From a chain called Mountain Warehouse.
I think they were only a fiver each on sale - they may have all gone now.
Great map. There sure a lot of very steep climbs and drops in the places we’ve been cycling. They are so much harder on a loaded bike then steady gradual climbs!
2 years ago
No doubt you see a lot more of this in France.
2 years agoSo simple - the workmanship is superb.