Dickie's Winch, Tarbert

Fine impression of older technic. Wish you a sunny weekend, Joe !

Thanks for your very kind comment, Percy. I hope you have a great weekend too. Cheers, Joe

Great colours and perspective Joe. Thanks for the link. Isn't "isthmus" a nice word! A good read. Cheers, Rosa.

A lovely word! Thanks for your very kind comment, Rosa. Cheers, Joe

A super shot of the winch Joe, and the colourful bank behind it is beautiful. I love Tarbert. We have been known to had a sneaky go on the outdoor gym equipment along the way, - but almost fell off laughing!!

I haven't had a shot on the gym apparatus, Carol. Thanks for your very kind comment. All the best, Joe

I didn't see this when we visited Tarbert. Must visit again.
Yes the word isthmus is really special and reminds me of 'Cargoes' which I learnt at school.

Stately Spanish galleon coming from the Isthmus,
Dipping through the Tropics by the palm-green shores,
With a cargo of diamonds,
Emeralds, amethysts,
Topazes, and cinnamon, and gold moidores.

I remember that poem from school, Amelia. I think the line Quinquireme of Nineveh from distant Ophir sounds quite magical.

This winch used to be in the Beardmore Shipyard in Dalmuir, which is not far from where I live. When it was being used on full power in Dickie's Boatyard. the lights in Tarbert would dim.

Thanks for your very kind comment.

All the best,

Joe

Une superbe machinerie bien captée ! Amitiés

Merci pour ce beau compliment, Madeleine. Bon weekend. Amitiés, Joe

A really interesting machine!
All the best
Fabio