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[J. A.]

Ah, langvages. Interesting but ovten fery convusing
Andrew

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Especially my natife langvage.

 

[giradman]

Well, I was looking for a 'vacation' thread here and could not quite find what I had in mind - started one myself in another forum (Good-Music-Guide) called the 'Vacation Advisory' in their 'Diner' back in 2007 - I've left plenty of posts there of our 'little' local trips around the Carolinas & adjacent states - most recent one was just 2 hrs from home (Piedmont, North Carolina) - post quoted below left in the GMG forum, for those interested; AND, if you're in the 'area' - definitely worth a trip! Dave

Susan & I just returned from a short mountain trip concentrating on a 50+ mile stretch on the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) around the 334 milepost marker (Switzerland Inn is located there, our lodging & eating place - food much better than expected!). We have travelled the BRP for more than 40 yrs and likely have been on the entire 469 miles multiple times, but have not been to this particular stretch in 20+ years!

First day headed south on the parkway and visited Craggy Pinnacle at 5892 ft. for a spectacular panoramic view (first 2pics below); the rhododendrons were in bloom (next 2 pics w/ Susan coming up the climb to the top of the pinnacle). Next was Mt. Mitchell @ 6694 ft. - highest mountain east of the Mississippi River; now keep in mind that the Appalachians are old & worn down, probably first forming about a half billion years ago - estimated that their original heights were similar to the Rockies w/ a LOT of volcanic activity (about the time of Pangea coming together).


Second day headed north toward Linville Gorge & Falls w/ spectacular overlooks & vistas in both directions. The Falls consist of upper twin small ones and a higher single lower falls (featured prominently in the film 'The Last of the Mohicans'); there's a spectacular basin where the waters from the upper falls swirls around rock formations (created by a much more dramatic river eons ago); the Gorge is nicknamed the 'Grand Canyon of North Carolina' w/ the river 1400 ft. below; the tree-lined mountains hide the majestic size of this gorge (pics below). Dave

 

[Richard Brown]

Well, I was looking for a 'vacation' thread here and could not quite find what I had in mind - started one myself in another forum (Good-Music-Guide) called the 'Vacation Advisory' in their 'Diner' back in 2007 - I've left plenty of posts there of our 'little' local trips around the Carolinas & adjacent states - most recent one was just 2 hrs from home (Piedmont, North Carolina) - post quoted below left in the GMG forum, for those interested; AND, if you're in the 'area' - definitely worth a trip! Dave

Hi Dave,

I like your summary and photos of your vacation.

In the Off Topic section, some travelogues and holiday threads have been running. A walk with the Rambler, or a cruise through the Panama Canal are two examples.

I'm sure we would be delighted to see you start up some new holiday / vacation threads under Off Topic.

Regards

Richard

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[squib]

Again, what an amazing group of photo's! I really liked the Akubra shop with all the hats. I bought mine in BC, Canada about 20 yrs ago and paid $300. How much do they cost in the actual Akubra shop? Hope I am spelling that right.? Thanks for ALL those awesome pics! Love the legs coming out of the ground!

 

[LannyC]

We drove up this hill in northwest Nevada this afternoon. The climb started in the valley, to the left. No guard rails!


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[The OB]

Well, I was looking for a 'vacation' thread here and could not quite find what I had in mind - started one myself in another forum (Good-Music-Guide) called the 'Vacation Advisory' in their 'Diner' back in 2007 - I've left plenty of posts there of our 'little' local trips around the Carolinas & adjacent states - most recent one was just 2 hrs from home (Piedmont, North Carolina) - post quoted below left in the GMG forum, for those interested; AND, if you're in the 'area' - definitely worth a trip! Dave

Great pictures Dave and an excellent write-up. Spectacular scenery to enjoy. Makes me feel like hopping into the car and going on a nice long motoring holiday.
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[The OB]

Again, what an amazing group of photo's! I really liked the Akubra shop with all the hats. I bought mine in BC, Canada about 20 yrs ago and paid $300. How much do they cost in the actual Akubra shop? Hope I am spelling that right.? Thanks for ALL those awesome pics! Love the legs coming out of the ground!

Hi squib, nice to know you've got one too. Prices vary according to shop. The maximum here was about AUD120 (Oz$ close to CAD), but that depends on quality. I've seen them in Sydney costing more than what you paid.
Here's mine.

Here, any self respecting wearer of an Akubra is not entirely comfortable until it is worn in a bit, kinda sloppy and weathered. Mine has still a bit of a way to go
Andrew


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[squib]

Hi squib, nice to know you've got one too. Prices vary according to shop. The maximum here was about AUD120 (Oz$ close to CAD), but that depends on quality. I've seen them in Sydney costing more than what you paid.
Here's mine.

Here, any self respecting wearer of an Akubra is not entirely comfortable until it is worn in a bit, kinda sloppy and weathered. Mine has still a bit of a way to go
Andrew

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HEY!!!! You have MY Akubra !!!! Exactly the same except for the band! Do you Ozzie's rate the quality like we do in N.A.? From 1x to 10x! That last being the absolutely top notch! Thanks for sharing that photo ! I never would have guessed we had the same hat! Synchronicity!

 

[The OB]

HEY!!!! You have MY Akubra !!!! Exactly the same except for the band! Do you Ozzie's rate the quality like we do in N.A.? From 1x to 10x! That last being the absolutely top notch! Thanks for sharing that photo ! I never would have guessed we had the same hat! Synchronicity!

LOL slight worry for a minute there squib, I had to check if my Akubra was still here and I had not sent it off to you with the Send button.
I've not been aware of a quality rating, which says a lot about my knowledge of headgear generally. I don't believe there is that quality grading here. I just walked in to a hat shop in an arcade in Adelaide a few years ago, liked to have one, and bought I think a middle of the range one on impulse. There were many more expensive ones there, including fancy Crocodile Dundee ones with plastic crocodile teeth hatbands, with feathers etc. including a pink one
Synchronicity indeed!
Regards, Andrew


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[J. A.]

Here are some drawings by Dutch artist Ramon Bruin. It looks like everything is 3D, and alive.

















TwistedSifter

 

[leelai]

Here are some drawings by Dutch artist Ramon Bruin. It looks like everything is 3D, and alive.

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TwistedSifter

How good are these! He's just brilliant!

 

[J. A.]

How good are these! He's just brilliant!

He's a great artist, imo. These are just a few of his pictures.

 

[Richard Brown]

He's a great artist, imo. These are just a few of his pictures.

That's sensational art, Johanna.

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[J. A.]

That's sensational art, Johanna.

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That's also my opinion.

 

[scifan57]

This is an aerial photo of Calgary, Alberta, showing the flooding in and around the downtown core.



Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press