StoneRoad2013's photos

Text of an advert [dated 1896] for the Maxwell locks. These were fitted to the 1899 Hurst Nelson carriage now known as F37. no patent numbers ... further research due ! not my image : fair use & public information

The first time I saw this meme was in connection with Storm Isha [19 - 23 Jan 2024], however, I think that it is probably much older ! . Not my Image fair use & public entertainment

Now a common sight - Ben and Beauty eating their meals alongside each other, in this case, it's breakfast. Although Ben always finishes first - well, he IS a Labrador, after all - he has not attempted to filch her food at mealtimes. Even when she runs off before finishing - usually because she's still very nervous. . Partly because he's quite elderly, Ben's dish sits on a little "table" - actually a small step / stool. The extra height helps his swallowing / digestion.

UK Met Office issued this list of names for the 2023/2024 winter wind storm season, with effect from 1st of September 2023. . en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_European_windstorm_season up to Isha by 19th Jan 2024 & Jocelyn on 22nd Jan 2023 e2a - worst season so far was 11 storms in 2015/16 ... of which five were in Jan to Mar 2016 ! e2a2 - so far [1Feb2024] 17 named storms have affected the UK {18, if you include the Channel Islands} 10 of which were named by the UK Met Office. . not my image : fair use & public education reposted 20th, 22nd, 24th Jan 2024

Showing the amber warning area In Western & Northern Scotland. ScotRail have cancelled services until the lines can be inspected - a combination of uncleared damage for Isha added to by Jocelyn ... Note that much of the rest of the visible area of Scotland and Northern England & Ireland has also been subject to Yellow warnings for wind and/or rain over the same time period. [The Isle of Man Steam Packet have cancelled the Manxman sailings until Wednesday ...]. . Not My Image : Fair Use & Public Information If you are covered by these warnings, please don't travel.

Just got rid of "Storm Isha" [19 - 23 Jan 2024] and "Storm Jocelyn" [22 - 26 Jan 2024] was following close behind. Widespread "Yellow Warnings" for rain, and wind. Amber warning for wind for Western & Northern Scotland. This is the 10th storm named by the UK Met Office in the 2023/24 windstorm season. Not my Image : Fair Use & Public Information

The area covered by the Amber warning for wind has been revised, and is significantly bigger. Also extended are the yellow warnings for rain. Applies to the 21st Jan 2024 for Storm Isha. Issued by the UK Met Office. . Keep Safe, folks. Do NOT travel ... . Not my Image : Fair Use & Public Information

This is Pendre, that's Van 6 & it's snowing ... what a time to have a trip up the line ! not my image : fair use & public information

This is somewhere along the Talyllyn Railway, that's Van 6 and it's snowing ... what a time to have a trip up the line ! not my image : fair use & public information

A cold and frosty sunrise, with a light dusting of snow added for the scenic touch. A very few minutes later and clouds had obscured the rising run.

The initial areas under Amber wind warning for Storm Isha on 21st January 2024, plus areas under Yellow warnings for wind and/or rain. [Ireland is covered by similar warnings, issued by their own Met Office]. Not my Image; fair use & public information

Warmings for Monday 22nd January 2024 - Storm Isla - The area under Amber wind warnings has been increased to cover part of SE England. Additionally, the areas with yellow "rain" warnings have been modified in Northern England and Southern Scotland. . Not my Image ; fair use & public information

this is a local paper's attention-seeking image with the original "yellow warning" for wind on the approach of "Storm Isha" [Jan 2024] . not my image : fair use & public education

Happy New Year, Beauty ! A plush new bed / basket for Beauty. The raised sides make her feel secure and less likely to dash for safety. I'm getting the "stink eye" as this was the fourth or fifth attempt to take her picture.

This Maine Coon is a large cat, even for this breed. I'm going to try for another image, as he's [sort of] accepted me. Hopefully, a profile or the "china cat" posture ...

Sunset on 12th Night [Epiphany] imaged on the 'sunset' setting. Note the frost/fog over the fields.

Sunset on 12th Night [Epiphany] imaged on the 'dawn' setting. Note the frost/fog over the fields.

Went out to one of the rural tea rooms that we visit quite often for a late lunch - usual good fare ! we even bought a second round of cakes as a "takeaway treat" ... Highly recommended [and dog-friendly, too] - White Monk Tearoom. Alternatively, The Lord Crewe Arms supply more alcoholic refreshments. Both are in Blanchland, Co.Durham. Spotted this tree showing off autumn shades on the stroll back to the car park. Construction of the right hand wall / gate post is a little different !