Sky Watch Friday 33

Today's sky watch comes from my guest Lord L and his memories of a photographic Safari he took, while living in Kenya.

Mount Kilimanjaro lies in the borders of Tanzania and eastern Africa, with Kenya to the North.

The Mount consists of consists of three inactive volcanic cones ( peaks) rising to 15100 feet, above the
plains of the Serengeti.

In the foreground are Thompson's gazelle.

In 2007 is was noted that the Ice glaciers which cap Mount Kilimanjaro were slowly retreating due
to a reduction in snow fall.

For once global warming was not attributed as the cause.

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Sky Watch Friday 32

Skies while Traveling about my County.

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1) Royal Air Force Officer Training Flying School at Cranwell. Hangers and airfields.
Prince's Charles and William trained to fly here.

2 and 3) Crows queue up to mob gardens for bird food. Bowledover's birds diner
had just opened.

4 and 6) Oil Seed Rape crops in the Lincoln City environs. The county is full of this crop.
Some times Flax is grown in the fields next to the Rape.
As Flax has a wonderful blue flower , the contrast is lovely and cooling against the
fierce yellow of rape.

5) Apple Blossom. The birds raid this tree and some times I see them staggering around
as the fermented apple catches up with them.



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Sky Watch Friday 31

The first four of tonight's pictures were taken in Felixstowe, Suffolk on Sunday.

Martello Tower
There were more than a 100 Martello Towers built along England's
South and Eastern coast line in the early 19 century, as defence against the
Napoleonic War,only 40 remain.
This one is used for safety observations on sea and beach.
In December 2002 one such tower in Felixstowe, went on the market for £500,000.
Having been sold it has been converted over a three year period, into a luxury home.

The next three pictures are of Felixtowe Docks.
Huge container ships come in from all over the world, either to be loaded or unloaded.
It is a work of art in unloading them.
High stacks of the containers are standing about the dock yards awaiting dispatch.


The last two pictures are of Culverthorpe lakes a popular walking place near where I live.

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Sky Watch Friday 30

I am surprised that I am at number 30 in Sky Watch Friday.
Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.
Here are two sun sets taken today at 7.00pm.
We have birds using the garden and some become quite tame.
This is one of the blackbirds, in the plum tree.
In the late afternoon he sits in the apple tree, just behind the plum tree and sings.
I could not resist some flowers.

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Thank you to all.

Sky Watch Friday 29

How time flies. Good evening everyone.
You will see in the above pictures that we went to the Lincolnshire East Coast for a day yesterday.
It was sunny ,with a cold wind blowing.
Alford Mill is a working five sail mill, their very good products can be bought on line.
Grandson was introduced to speed, I think he will want more of this pursuit.
Mablethorpe beach, the sea was reminiscent of Newcastle brown ale,
as the winds and approaching full moon stirred up the sea.
Star Fish high and dry.
The fields are again being clothed in Lincoln Green.
Lord L, daughter and grandson make their way back home from the beach.
Sand dunes.
Rescued seals at the Mablethorpe Sea Life Sanctuary.

We had a lovely day out.

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Sky Watch Friday 28

We have had mixed weather here, yesterday was sunny and warm with blue skies.
Today it has been overcast and depressing.

I thought that some pictures from December 2008 would fit the bill, far
more interesting than what is outside today.

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Sky Watch Friday 27

The sun deserted us today and we had threatening weather.
These pictures were taken while I dodged outbreaks of rain.

The first is Hanley Monument, dedicated to a local, influential family many years ago.

The second is a town residence with a retail business on the ground floor.
Can you see the terracotta dragon on the roof apex.

The last you have seen before. It is the Mill in Moneys Yard, and marks the centre of town.

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Harmony Day

In Australia on Saturday 21 March, the first day of Spring is observed as Harmony Day.

Slogan for the day is, Everyone Belongs.

It is a day to celebrate harmony among people of all cultures, races and religions.

Bobbie brought this day to my attention and such a worthy day I feel should be brought to the attention of as many people as possible.

Please pass the word about Harmony Day as far and as wide as you can. Thank you.

Sky Watch Friday 26

1.2.3.12) I wanted to show you that Spring is here at last, the ducklings are out on the river. When they flap
their tiny wings to catch up with the clutch, they appear to be running on the water surface.

4) The Swing bridge opened while we were on holiday.On the top right of the bridge is a counter balance,
for when the bridge is lifted from left to right. I am glad to say the ducks have returned to that part of the
river, after the closure for the bridge installation.

5.6) Flowers are appearing everywhere.

7. 10) Remember the rooks nests I mentioned a while back. To see how high they have built click on the picture.
A good summer is on its way, I am sure.

8.9) Our Church steeple was damaged in the earthquake last year. The top three sections have been removed for
repairs to be made. The weather vane has been taken to the village school for the children to jump over, this is said
to bring good fortune.

11) An apple tree in flower.

It happened too quickly for me to capture today, however, a skein of Canada Geese flew over our home, honking as they
made their way to Lincoln.

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Sky Watch Friday 25

As you will see we were on holiday last week chasing the sun in Tenerife.

1) Bourganvilea. England's sad winter had left us deprived of colour and this wonderful show was lovely.

2,10) Teide, the volcano on the island. A official permit is needed to travel to the very top, saying you are fit and
without health problems.There is a cable car which ascends to the flattish area just below the cone.
3, 4, 11, 12) The Original Crater Walls, the clouds banked and then fell over the crater walls, it was lovely to watch.

5)An un erupted volcano core, solid magma.There is a lot of Obsidian,a semi precious stone which is used
for making jewelery.

6) Man sleeping with mouth open. Can you see him? Its a talking point on the island.

7) Still Seas at evening time.

8) Gomera, under cloud cover, although visible on clear days.

9) This villa, is reported to have been given to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who had been
making a film on the island. It was given as a gift by the Tenerife Government.
I understand that it has been returned to the Government and is a heritage place now.

On the smooth rocks below the villa, Ti Che classes are held daily. Half the class wear black outfits
and the other wear red.
It is mesmerising to watch groups of people moving in quiet peaceful unison.

13) The Finger of God. It is a weathered rock which has poetical licence in naming.


14) Red Rock a land mark, the airport runs between it and the foreground.

15) Bear rock, change the spelling and it it is both. Weather erosion again.


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