Here’s a nice example of a 14th century encaustic floor tile. From a medieval church or abbey in England. Part of my medieval antiquities collection
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4WD high end non snow tires. I’ve never used chains but I carry them with me and I don’t travel in the middle of a blizzard. Picture from earlier today after six inches of snow.
ya, that makes sense.
i had a small suv awd and that thing was an absolute monster in slushy snowy conditions. it kinda spooked me at first driving that first winter. i mean really, it was like there wasn't even snow on the roads but i knew not to get too overconfident. seen too many thousands of youtube crash vids on snow and not to know never to get arrogant behind the wheel. you can do everything right and still end up upside down. lol
When driving in the snow downshift as much as possible to slow the vehicle instead of using the brakes. Most people lose control when they hit the brakes too hard and start sliding and lose control of their vehicle. It’s counter intuitive but if you start skidding turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid and you should be able to regain control of the vehicle.
@skier07 said:
4WD high end non snow tires. I’ve never used chains but I carry them with me and I don’t travel in the middle of a blizzard. Picture from earlier today after six inches of snow.
ya, that makes sense.
i had a small suv awd and that thing was an absolute monster in slushy snowy conditions. it kinda spooked me at first driving that first winter. i mean really, it was like there wasn't even snow on the roads but i knew not to get too overconfident. seen too many thousands of youtube crash vids on snow and not to know never to get arrogant behind the wheel. you can do everything right and still end up upside down. lol
When driving in the snow downshift as much as possible to slow the vehicle instead of using the brakes. Most people lose control when they hit the brakes too hard and start sliding and lose control of their vehicle. It’s counter intuitive but if you start skidding turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid and you should be able to regain control of the vehicle.
ya. i don't do it a lot but have done it before in various situations. a good reminder though!
When driving in the snow downshift as much as possible to slow the vehicle instead of using the brakes.
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I agree...but it's really tough to do in Massachusetts...............everybody wants to drive 70 mph right on your rear bumper!
do you find this to be true just in the larger cities or pretty much everywhere?
mostly in these parts in a city of 35k, generally things are pretty laid back but when i go to one of the several larger cities 30-60 min away, it is pretty much the indy trials. lol
nicely done. i've rotated coins like that just tinkering but wow, never occurred to me to make a wonderful display like that. touche~!
and what a spectacular choice for lady liberty and the eagle.
(in canadian/great britain terms, a young bust)
editd to add: am i mistaken and you imaged them that way. since the reeds are visible whereas they would not be if they were rotated from heads-on imaging. that makes it even MORE impressive!
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Photos taken this past week of an unexpected visitor as I was shoveling a pathway in the yard:
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Here’s a nice example of a 14th century encaustic floor tile. From a medieval church or abbey in England. Part of my medieval antiquities collection
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When driving in the snow downshift as much as possible to slow the vehicle instead of using the brakes. Most people lose control when they hit the brakes too hard and start sliding and lose control of their vehicle. It’s counter intuitive but if you start skidding turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid and you should be able to regain control of the vehicle.
ya. i don't do it a lot but have done it before in various situations. a good reminder though!
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I agree...but it's really tough to do in Massachusetts...............everybody wants to drive 70 mph right on your rear bumper!
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do you find this to be true just in the larger cities or pretty much everywhere?
mostly in these parts in a city of 35k, generally things are pretty laid back but when i go to one of the several larger cities 30-60 min away, it is pretty much the indy trials. lol
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i have her cooking at 3.5 out of 10 with the electric blanket.
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nice photobomb!
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My "Other" collection...
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My desktop wallpaper at work.
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nicely done. i've rotated coins like that just tinkering but wow, never occurred to me to make a wonderful display like that. touche~!
and what a spectacular choice for lady liberty and the eagle.
(in canadian/great britain terms, a young bust)
editd to add: am i mistaken and you imaged them that way. since the reeds are visible whereas they would not be if they were rotated from heads-on imaging. that makes it even MORE impressive!
Thank you. Yes, these 3/4 shots were taken with by focus stacking about 12 exposures per side. The coin is a recently crossed J1608 graded at PR65+.
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Some of my Silver that I had with me yesterday:
The strainer is London, 1751
The ladle is Stuart Devlin, London, 1978:
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Young Asheland?
That’s me.
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Should have put a few more urinals and toilets in.
Guess which ones the male
With the sun being involved I would guess artificial.
Where's the Taco Bell napkin?
I'm guessing the one on the left. Just sayin' for a friend.
I have. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few years ago. The love he has for those bears is immeasurable.
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Always interesting diversions here. Neat thread.
Yesterday evening, a winter sunset in coastal South Carolina - like a richly toned Morgan dollar.
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
Happy New Year!
This was yesterday in Praia de São Rafael.
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