https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/home/doc https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/B9/A8/305337.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/home/doc Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:18 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:18 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337680 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-02,doc-53337680 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:51:05 +0000 2026-05-08T11:40:47+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/80/53337680.b0a080a6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area now enclosed as Bradgate Park was one of a number of parks surrounding Charnwood Forest. The manor, along with some 100 others in and around Leicestershire, was awarded to Hugh de Grandmesnil in the eleventh century as reward for his assistance in battle to William I. The first mention of Bradgate Park is from 1241, by which time it was laid out as a hunting park. <br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> HWW Bradgate Park Leicestershire 8th May 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/80/53337680.b0a080a6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The area now enclosed as Bradgate Park was one of a number of parks surrounding Charnwood Forest. The manor, along with some 100 others in and around Leicestershire, was awarded to Hugh de Grandmesnil in the eleventh century as reward for his assistance in battle to William I. The first mention of Bradgate Park is from 1241, by which time it was laid out as a hunting park. <br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337682 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-31,doc-53337682 Sun, 31 May 2026 07:51:07 +0000 2026-04-20T13:09:12+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337682"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/82/53337682.3fdaa695.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="150" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">HBM to everyone. Enjoy the week.</div> HBM Wassenaar The Netherlands 20th April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337682"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/82/53337682.3fdaa695.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="150" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">HBM to everyone. Enjoy the week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337678 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-31,doc-53337678 Sun, 31 May 2026 07:50:55 +0000 2026-04-20T12:16:47+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337678"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/78/53337678.e408fe8d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Wassenaar The Netherlands 20th April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53337678"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/78/53337678.e408fe8d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53301916 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-31,doc-53301916 Sun, 31 May 2026 05:56:54 +0000 2026-04-16T08:10:08+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53301916"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/16/53301916.4b1cd4d5.240.jpg?r2" width="165" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A cyclist on Koningsbrug with the spire of the Nieuwe Kerk in the background.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> HBM Middelburg Zeeland Netherlands 16th April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53301916"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/16/53301916.4b1cd4d5.240.jpg?r2" width="165" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A cyclist on Koningsbrug with the spire of the Nieuwe Kerk in the background.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53265318 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-28,doc-53265318 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:22:55 +0000 2026-03-05T10:08:43+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53265318"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/18/53265318.969a5f95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Leicester Midland station and behind the fence Cross Country Class 170 dmu 170397 waits in platform 1 with a train to Birmingham.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> HFF Leicester Midland 5th March 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53265318"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/18/53265318.969a5f95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="183" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Leicester Midland station and behind the fence Cross Country Class 170 dmu 170397 waits in platform 1 with a train to Birmingham.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53333936 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-26,doc-53333936 Tue, 26 May 2026 21:27:50 +0000 2026-05-08T10:41:11+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53333936"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/36/53333936.996dd9ad.240.jpg?r2" width="199" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A classic drystone wall climbs up the hill in Bradgate Park while the ferns are starting to uncurl.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> HWW Bradgate Park Leicestershire 8th May 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53333936"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/36/53333936.996dd9ad.240.jpg?r2" width="199" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A classic drystone wall climbs up the hill in Bradgate Park while the ferns are starting to uncurl.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53332486 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-24,doc-53332486 Sun, 24 May 2026 22:02:06 +0000 2026-05-13T14:55:18+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53332486"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/86/53332486.3787e516.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Wimple Estate near Royston has been lived on and farmed for over 2,000 years. The hall dates from 1640 with major rebuilds and additions in the 18th century.<br /> <br /> It passed through several hands over the years (sometimes as forced sales due to debts) but its last owner from 1938 was the daughter of Rudyard Kipling and at her death in 1976 she left the Hall and estate to the care of the National Trust.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> HBM Wimple Hall Cambridgeshire 13th May 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53332486"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/86/53332486.3787e516.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Wimple Estate near Royston has been lived on and farmed for over 2,000 years. The hall dates from 1640 with major rebuilds and additions in the 18th century.<br /> <br /> It passed through several hands over the years (sometimes as forced sales due to debts) but its last owner from 1938 was the daughter of Rudyard Kipling and at her death in 1976 she left the Hall and estate to the care of the National Trust.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53329848 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-21,doc-53329848 Thu, 21 May 2026 07:47:32 +0000 2026-05-14T10:29:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53329848"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/48/53329848.04e5d88c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="130" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The iconic Royal Pavilion. Also known as the Brighton Pavilion it was designed in the early 19th century by John Nash as a seaside retreat for King George IV. The palace is striking in the middle of Brighton for its unique Indo-Islamic exterior.<br /> <br /> HFF to everybody. Have a great weekend.</div> HFF Brighton Sussex 14th May 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53329848"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/48/53329848.04e5d88c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="130" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The iconic Royal Pavilion. Also known as the Brighton Pavilion it was designed in the early 19th century by John Nash as a seaside retreat for King George IV. The palace is striking in the middle of Brighton for its unique Indo-Islamic exterior.<br /> <br /> HFF to everybody. Have a great weekend.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53328750 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-19,doc-53328750 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:45:41 +0000 2026-04-21T21:09:56+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53328750"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/87/50/53328750.667ee5bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sunset over Europoort from the Stena Britannia ferry waiting in Hoek van Holland for the 22.00 departure for Harwich.<br /> <br /> Happy (sea) Wall Wednesday to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> HWW Hoek van Holland The Netherlands 21st April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53328750"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/87/50/53328750.667ee5bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sunset over Europoort from the Stena Britannia ferry waiting in Hoek van Holland for the 22.00 departure for Harwich.<br /> <br /> Happy (sea) Wall Wednesday to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53225010 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-18,doc-53225010 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:19:19 +0000 2025-11-30T13:31:14+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53225010"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/10/53225010.f54dc81b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Look through any window.<br /> <br /> You might see Avanti West Coast 805011 in Milton Keynes railway station.<br /> <br /> You will also see benches, three of them.<br /> <br /> HBM to Everybody. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> HBM Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire 30th November 2025 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53225010"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/10/53225010.f54dc81b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Look through any window.<br /> <br /> You might see Avanti West Coast 805011 in Milton Keynes railway station.<br /> <br /> You will also see benches, three of them.<br /> <br /> HBM to Everybody. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53324822 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-14,doc-53324822 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:01:21 +0000 1979-10-22T21:42:49+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53324822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/22/53324822.01fa24dd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We took the 07.30 Rio Grande Zephyr from Denver to Salt Lake City which took all day arriving in Salt Lake in the middle of the night. As we climbed into the Rockies these were the snowy scenes we enjoyed from high up in the dome car. We are somewhere near Glenwood Springs I think.</div> HFF Denver & Rio Grande Zephyr Colorado USA 22nd October 1979 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53324822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/22/53324822.01fa24dd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We took the 07.30 Rio Grande Zephyr from Denver to Salt Lake City which took all day arriving in Salt Lake in the middle of the night. As we climbed into the Rockies these were the snowy scenes we enjoyed from high up in the dome car. We are somewhere near Glenwood Springs I think.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53317590 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-13,doc-53317590 Wed, 13 May 2026 06:07:00 +0000 2026-05-08T11:34:14+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53317590"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/90/53317590.9950730b.240.jpg?r2" width="217" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A peacock fails to display its impressive tail feathers on the wall of the ruined Elizabethan Bradgate Hall.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> HWW Bradgate Park Leicestershire 8th May 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53317590"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/90/53317590.9950730b.240.jpg?r2" width="217" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A peacock fails to display its impressive tail feathers on the wall of the ruined Elizabethan Bradgate Hall.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53169044 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-10,doc-53169044 Sun, 10 May 2026 16:05:41 +0000 2025-12-06T14:56:09+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53169044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/44/53169044.57a32e97.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We have been here before!<br /> <br /> Despite the name on the bench this is Loughborough station! The Great Central Railway is a heritage line that runs to Leicester but before it was closed as a main line in 1966 by BR it used to run to London Marylebone via Rugby. The bench was saved for preservation when that station closed.<br /> <br /> The steam locomotive behind is Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Robert running as 68067.<br /> <br /> HBM to everybody. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> HBM Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 6th December 2025 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53169044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/44/53169044.57a32e97.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We have been here before!<br /> <br /> Despite the name on the bench this is Loughborough station! The Great Central Railway is a heritage line that runs to Leicester but before it was closed as a main line in 1966 by BR it used to run to London Marylebone via Rugby. The bench was saved for preservation when that station closed.<br /> <br /> The steam locomotive behind is Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Robert running as 68067.<br /> <br /> HBM to everybody. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53315854 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-06,doc-53315854 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:48:10 +0000 2026-04-16T07:41:23+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53315854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/54/53315854.ff148c6f.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sunrise over the Walcheren canal in Middelburg.<br /> <br /> Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, which promotes the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches. I have never seen it on trees whose branches have been trained around circular wiring like this.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> HFF Middelburg Zeeland Netherlands 16th April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53315854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/54/53315854.ff148c6f.240.jpg?r2" width="181" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sunrise over the Walcheren canal in Middelburg.<br /> <br /> Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, which promotes the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches. I have never seen it on trees whose branches have been trained around circular wiring like this.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53276764 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-05,doc-53276764 Tue, 05 May 2026 06:42:40 +0000 2026-03-16T11:23:25+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53276764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/64/53276764.32981422.240.jpg?r2" width="233" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Guildhall is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. It once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876.<br /> <br /> It is reputed that William Shakespeare appeared here in the late 16th century. Part of the Shakespeare legend is that Shakespeare first came across the local tale of King Leir whilst appearing at the Guildhall and this inspired him to write his own play King Lear.<br /> <br /> The wall of St Martin's Leicester Cathedral is on the right.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> HWW Leicester East Midlands 16th March 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53276764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/64/53276764.32981422.240.jpg?r2" width="233" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Guildhall is a timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. It once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876.<br /> <br /> It is reputed that William Shakespeare appeared here in the late 16th century. Part of the Shakespeare legend is that Shakespeare first came across the local tale of King Leir whilst appearing at the Guildhall and this inspired him to write his own play King Lear.<br /> <br /> The wall of St Martin's Leicester Cathedral is on the right.<br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Have a great day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53252112 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-03,doc-53252112 Sun, 03 May 2026 06:48:27 +0000 2010-09-20T09:36:15+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53252112"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/12/53252112.a689df69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Some years ago now en route back to Llandudno from Leicester on a Monday morning I took the opportunity, while waiting for the 09.49 train to Bangor, to capture this EWS Class 67 diesel 67022 light engine in bay platform 8 under the impressive roof at the south end of Crewe station.<br /> <br /> The rather straight-backed benches on the right don't look so comfortable.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> HBM Crewe Cheshire 20th September 2010 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53252112"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/12/53252112.a689df69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Some years ago now en route back to Llandudno from Leicester on a Monday morning I took the opportunity, while waiting for the 09.49 train to Bangor, to capture this EWS Class 67 diesel 67022 light engine in bay platform 8 under the impressive roof at the south end of Crewe station.<br /> <br /> The rather straight-backed benches on the right don't look so comfortable.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of the new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53256890 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-03,doc-53256890 Sun, 03 May 2026 06:44:52 +0000 2011-12-03T11:59:44+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53256890"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/90/53256890.2aac2e03.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="98" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The eastern Al Hajar mountains are lower relief than to the west where they reach 3000m but there are still some impressive locations.<br /> <br /> This view was taken from the Muscat-Sur highway 17 on our return from Wadi Shab. I believe the dipping rocks in the foreground are Permo-Triassic sandstones while the higher distant mountains are Pre-Cambrian to Paleozoic. The location is on the northern flank of the large Late Eocene Sahih Atat anticline which is linked to major thrusting as the Arabian plate moved northwards relative to the Eurasian plate.<br /> <br /> Best appreciated large.</div> Al Hajar Muscat Oman 3rd December 2011 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53256890"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/90/53256890.2aac2e03.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="98" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The eastern Al Hajar mountains are lower relief than to the west where they reach 3000m but there are still some impressive locations.<br /> <br /> This view was taken from the Muscat-Sur highway 17 on our return from Wadi Shab. I believe the dipping rocks in the foreground are Permo-Triassic sandstones while the higher distant mountains are Pre-Cambrian to Paleozoic. The location is on the northern flank of the large Late Eocene Sahih Atat anticline which is linked to major thrusting as the Arabian plate moved northwards relative to the Eurasian plate.<br /> <br /> Best appreciated large.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53251962 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-30,doc-53251962 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:39 +0000 2010-10-24T08:30:51+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53251962"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/62/53251962.89475e3c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The sun has risen and the early morning mist in the Béthune valley is starting to disperse.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> HFF Mesnières-en-Bray Normandy France 24th October 2010 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53251962"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/62/53251962.89475e3c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The sun has risen and the early morning mist in the Béthune valley is starting to disperse.<br /> <br /> HFF to everyone. Have a great weekend.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53108054 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-28,doc-53108054 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:42 +0000 2007-09-15T13:25:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53108054"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/54/53108054.1375686c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="149" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The view from the Villa Romana del Casale in central Sicily. The area has one of the richest, largest, and varied collections of 4th century AD Roman mosaics in the world. <br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> HWW Villa Romana del Casale Sicily Italy 15th September 2007 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53108054"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/54/53108054.1375686c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="149" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The view from the Villa Romana del Casale in central Sicily. The area has one of the richest, largest, and varied collections of 4th century AD Roman mosaics in the world. <br /> <br /> HWW to everyone. Enjoy the day.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53306762 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-26,doc-53306762 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:07:58 +0000 2026-04-15T13:04:22+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53306762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/62/53306762.de929ef9.240.jpg?r2" width="221" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This boat in the harbour at Hellovoetsluis has it's own garden bench.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of a new week.</div> HBM Hellevoetsluis South Holland 15th April 2026 <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/305337">Loose_Grip/Pete</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/305337/53306762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/62/53306762.de929ef9.240.jpg?r2" width="221" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This boat in the harbour at Hellovoetsluis has it's own garden bench.<br /> <br /> HBM to everyone. Enjoy the start of a new week.</div> Loose_Grip/Pete