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« Reply #125 on: May 08, 2009, 11:53:30 pm » |
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Ladies and Gentle folk, It is with great regret I have to announce thatthe major and I are now unable to attend tomorrows Promenade. Lady Elsie.
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« Reply #126 on: May 09, 2009, 01:53:25 am » |
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ACK - this is possibly too late now for most to see - but take a torch for the grotto!
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To quote Mister Williams
Honi soit qui
mal y pense,
Fait vos jeux,
reconnaissance,
Hammersmith Palais de Danse,
Badinage,
ma Crêpe Suzette.
Double entendre,
restaurant,
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Yves St Laurent,
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« Reply #127 on: May 09, 2009, 04:39:30 am » |
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Ladies and Gentle folk, It is with great regret I have to announce thatthe major and I are now unable to attend tomorrows Promenade. Lady Elsie.
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Professor Fzz
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« Reply #128 on: May 09, 2009, 08:59:25 pm » |
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Well I did make it in the end, and the kids had a good time, especially in the Grotto. My youngest (aka "Trouble") was obsessed with the waterwheel - obviously an obsession with machinery is genetic. It was a shame we only got to meet everyone so briefly, but Trouble was past his nap time, and I didn't want to inflict him on everyone. Here are a few pictures (not many came out I'm afraid - it was darker in the temple than I thought). |
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« Reply #129 on: May 10, 2009, 01:49:37 pm » |
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-crawls in on her last legs-
Blimey! What an expedition. I'd like to give Steamblast Mary a medal for Patience in the face of the M25. We had a grand, if frustrating time traversing the wilds of south Buckinghamshire, whilst being accosted by Motor-Gremlins, and upon getting to the site of the "ruined" abbey it was clear that it was all worth it.
That, and being locked into the park at the end of the day speaks for itself. Any day that 8 strolling Steamers have to be rescued by a man in sandals on a tandem bike, is a good day.
I gleefully await the pictures that were taken...
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David Godfrey Esq.
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« Reply #130 on: May 10, 2009, 09:24:17 pm » |
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You wanted photos? Herr Döktor Professor Fzz and assistants Skinner Gazongola Outa_Spaceman Herr Döktor tinkers with a camera Herr Döktor and Jennywren looking regal Gazongola Steamblast Mary inspects the waterwheel Machinery! Look at the size of those gears! What the devil is that? Views of Painshill... |
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« Reply #131 on: May 10, 2009, 10:17:49 pm » |
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We make a stop on the M40 to exorcise the Engine Gremlins, and keep a careful watch for Air Mauruders  Enjoying a picnic in the shade of the ruined Abbey  Herr Doktor by the Grotto  A view of the Gothic Tower [the only view not impeded by Pylons, sadly]  Inside the Hermitage. An "orb" appears to have captured on the right.  A merry (but sadly out-of-focus0 group in the Turkish Tent   I'd like to apologise to those that we only had the pleasure of seeing briefly, due to a 2 1/2 hour journey taking 5 hours (the less said about that, the better), and thank everyone for making it a splendid day out. |
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« Reply #132 on: May 10, 2009, 10:37:26 pm » |
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Professor Fzz and assistants Lesson for the future: carrying a minion on your shoulders for a few miles while wearing a top hat is not entirely to be recommended. While he found it hilarious draping himself over it, or using it as a drum, my ears are only just recovering now. I'd like to apologise to those that we only had the pleasure of seeing briefly,
Indeed, but the important thing was that we did in fact meet, however briefly. The three of you looked completely fabulous, despite your journey from hell! I, on the other hand, was dishevelled and sweaty with bruised sticky-out ears. |
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« Reply #133 on: May 11, 2009, 12:07:58 am » |
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« Reply #134 on: May 11, 2009, 12:10:49 am » |
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Everyone looks awesome and it looks like you had a great time!  |
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« Reply #135 on: May 11, 2009, 02:48:24 am » |
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I must commend Mr Godfrey on his photography skills. You have truly captured my best side.
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« Reply #136 on: May 11, 2009, 09:23:18 am » |
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Looks lovely.
I've missed these outings with you lot. *shakes fist at the rolling dunes*
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« Reply #137 on: May 11, 2009, 05:28:50 pm » |
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I am truely jelous of those who got to go to such a fine place; from the photos it reminds me a little of Portmeirion, especially the Turkish tent!
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #138 on: May 11, 2009, 06:56:08 pm » |
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Painshill Pictures:  View from the Gothic Temple  Jenny Wren and Lady Jane resting in the Gothic Temple  Picnicking in the Ruined Abbey  Posing by the Ruined Abbey  Everyone by the Ruined Abbey  The Grotto above ground  The Grotto below ground  Looking about in wonder  Waterwheel works  Waterwheel working  Waterwheel axle  The Hermitage  The Turkish Tent with added Steampunks  Milling about at the Turkish Tent  The Grotto across the lake Wonderful pictures, one and all, I hope you like my efforts! Thank you for coming and making the day a success, we'll have to do some of the other great folly gardens at some point! And finally, a rare thing indeed;  A picture of Lady Jane that she posed for and approved of! |
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« Reply #139 on: May 11, 2009, 10:21:50 pm » |
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Very nice photos everyone. Seems like an enjoyable day was had by all
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« Reply #140 on: May 12, 2009, 12:06:55 am » |
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Nice photos. You all look splendid on you 'Grand Day Out'. I really must join in on one of these expeditions some time.
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Oh, there's light alright...but no tunnel
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« Reply #141 on: May 13, 2009, 10:22:40 pm » |
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What a hoot! Top pics |
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