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Comment by davidtrout posted on Weeky #258 Discussion - Rubbish In The Environment at 28/06/2012 - 13:39
The light and image quality in this image is superb.
David
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David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on End of the World - The Lighthouse at 26/06/2012 - 23:07
Comment by davidtrout posted on Fly blowing bubbles. at 26/06/2012 - 23:03
Three very different shots and each one a fine image. That hogweed thingy is very eye catching.
David
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David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Canal Walk at 26/06/2012 - 23:02
JAK wrote:
I remember using those United buses (in pic #2) while they were still in service during the 50's & 60's while on my summer holidays here (summers, remember them?) Used on the North Bay to the Station route 103. Where did you find that one in your photo as I'd like to go and take a look if it might still be there?
John
(There's a pic of the tram here link)
That old United bus keeps popping up at events in the North East. I saw it a couple of years ago at the Morpeth Fair and I'm sure I've seen it at Durham. I don't know who owns it or where it's based. I doubt if its still at Shildon but if you give Locomotion a ring at Shildon they'll tell you where its based.I remember using those United buses (in pic #2) while they were still in service during the 50's & 60's while on my summer holidays here (summers, remember them?) Used on the North Bay to the Station route 103. Where did you find that one in your photo as I'd like to go and take a look if it might still be there?
John
(There's a pic of the tram here link)
David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Olympic steam up at 26/06/2012 - 22:54
Shildon in Co Durham played host to visiting ex LMS express engine Scots Guardsman which had earlier taken part in the Olympic torch relay from York to Thirsk. VIPs on board the train then examined historic exhibits at the town's Locomotion Museum.
Scots Guardsman
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/GuardsmanShildonOlympicspecial3828.jpg[/IMG]
Vintage transport
Ex North Eastern railway express engine No. 1621 from 1897 with a United Bus from the 1940s in the background. This bus often appeared in the TV show Heartbeat.
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3899.jpg[/IMG]
The golden age of steam
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3880.jpg[/IMG]
Polished brass
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3881.jpg[/IMG]
Scots Guardsman
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/GuardsmanShildonOlympicspecial3828.jpg[/IMG]
Vintage transport
Ex North Eastern railway express engine No. 1621 from 1897 with a United Bus from the 1940s in the background. This bus often appeared in the TV show Heartbeat.
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3899.jpg[/IMG]
The golden age of steam
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3880.jpg[/IMG]
Polished brass
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Steam%20trains/Locomotion3881.jpg[/IMG]
Comment by davidtrout posted on Olympic steam up at 26/06/2012 - 17:57
dougf8 wrote:
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Thanks Doug.davidtrout wrote:
Point 2: Yes I copy and paste my PPG link every time I post. There must be an easier way, if so someone might tell me what it is.
Copy next two lines:Point 2: Yes I copy and paste my PPG link every time I post. There must be an easier way, if so someone might tell me what it is.
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Fortnightly Competition - Do we want it? at 09/06/2012 - 21:47
Frogfish wrote:
Who is this 'someone else' supposed to be? This rule doesn't seem to deter people from entering the weekly competitions which frequently have up to around 40 entries.dougf8 wrote:
Totally agree with Doug. Not everyone wants to be a judge but would like to enter. They can always defer and someone else pick up the baton, that is hardly an issue and shouldn't be preclusive to entering the competition - unless the aim is to reduce the number of participants.davidtrout wrote:
In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition.
I strongly disagree, it's too exclusive and overbearing. If the judge doesn't want to then the entrants can provide a commentary.In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition.
David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Fortnightly Competition - Do we want it? at 09/06/2012 - 18:01
dougf8 wrote:
p.s. David do you copy your PPG link above your signature every time you post?
Doug: Point one, this is what happens now and has happened ever since I joined PUF in July 2008. On the rare occasions when a newcomer has won and has picked a winner but failed to select 2nd and 3rd or add comments it has not been well received. davidtrout wrote:
In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition. In the event of the winner not being able to judge because of unforseen circumstances the tradition is that the second placed competitor takes over
I strongly disagree, it's too exclusive and overbearing. If the judge doesn't want to then the entrants can provide a commentary.In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition. In the event of the winner not being able to judge because of unforseen circumstances the tradition is that the second placed competitor takes over
p.s. David do you copy your PPG link above your signature every time you post?
Point 2: Yes I copy and paste my PPG link every time I post. There must be an easier way, if so someone might tell me what it is.
David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Fortnightly Competition - Do we want it? at 09/06/2012 - 17:47
I would like to add one important point to Barrie's excellent guide for the new look fortnightly/monthly competition:
In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition. In the event of the winner not being able to judge because of unforseen circumstances the tradition is that the second placed competitor takes over responsibilty.
David
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In addition to picking the next topic the winner must also judge the next competition, and include comments on each of the entries. Those not willing or able to do this should think twice before entering. This golden rule also applies to the weekly competition. In the event of the winner not being able to judge because of unforseen circumstances the tradition is that the second placed competitor takes over responsibilty.
David
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Comment by davidtrout posted on Fortnightly Competition - Do we want it? at 09/06/2012 - 14:47
Are we going to have some judging from the judge?
David
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