Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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PS- When it comes to curing headaches, Tampax are almost useless.

pmsl

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Before that.... This.

I always try to make a conscious effort to see things. Now I know we all see things, otherwise we would bump into them, but what I mean is really see things, look at everyday things with new eyes, observe, really see.

I used to forget to really see, and then things would just pass me by in a sort of multi-coloured blur. Sooner or later, I would realise what was happening and feel like I has missed something really important, (Which I probably had).

So. I would very much like to try a little experiment. I want you to take a moment or two to look at ordinary stuff like you have never seen it before, and post what you see on here. (I once asked a bloke that used to work with me occasionally do do this when he went home and the next day I asked him what he had noticed. "Our lass is an ugly mare" He replied, totally deadpan. I still don't know if he was kidding.)   

Seriously though, post about anything you like. Nature, family, buildings, TV, snatches of conversation, peoples clothing, pets... in fact anything you might observe that you didn't notice before.

It doesn't matter if your entry is three words, or several pages long. The winner can be decided by a poll, (steady bolt) or I will choose the one I like the best.

The prize will be 'Harrington on Hold em' vol 1 & 2 (slightly used) and Des Wilson's excellent 'Ghosts at the Table' (Pristine)

All entries to be in by midnight next Saturday. 07-06-08

I just wanted to say a quick "Thank you" to you, Mr. Red. Since your "look at things properly" post a while ago I started to have a look around the house before going to bed...not to spy on the neighbours or anything ...honest guv But just to have a nice quiet moment. Spotted loads and loads of small birds in the trees next to our house (plenty of cover for them at the moment)..active little buggers they are and fly faster than any bird I've seen in a while, diving all over the place evading other birds (Big feckin' rooks in the area) and catching their food...amazing to watch, very cool.
Tsirpy little feckers as well...which is slightly annoying but OK....I can life with that.

I probably would have noticed them if you hadn't said anything but I wouldn't have seen them..if that makes any sense.

So thanks, Mr Red.

Only two entries. Tighty's Frogs and birds one was excellent, but I happen to know that he is already a keen life observer. Boldie on the other hand, is a different kettle of fish. I don't think he has ever really looked at anything in his entire life, ever.

I therefore take great pleasure in declaring Boldie to be the winner.

Congratulations. Your books will be with you as soon as I can figure out a way to avoid the cost of postage.


Speech!!!   

[Karabiner]

O...M...G! What an incredibly beautiful morning.

Quick, look out of the window. Hurry up, you're missing it.

The golf course is beckoning and I'm not resisting....

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O...M...G! What an incredibly beautiful morning.

Quick, look out of the window. Hurry up, you're missing it.

The golf course is beckoning and I'm not resisting....

That's the spirit Ralph. Give in gracefully.

[Acidmouse]

Been meaning to post about my observations but forgot. Usual shopping trip around Leeds, wife had list as long as my arm of shops to visit so I decided to look around at some old buildings, landmarks. First stop was this: (click on it for bigger picture)



Something I walk past daily to work. I goggled it and found that the clock in thorntons arcade is:

The 'Ivanhoe' clock. Built by Potts of Leeds, this features figures from Sir Walter Scotts book. It strikes every 15minutes. Talked to my Dad in passing about the clock and the arcade; it turns out our granddad worked for Potts and worked on the clocks many years ago Small world.

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Been meaning to post about my observations but forgot. Usual shopping trip around Leeds, wife had list as long as my arm of shops to visit so I decided to look around at some old buildings, landmarks. First stop was this: (click on it for bigger picture)



Something I walk past daily to work. I goggled it and found that the clock in thorntons arcade is:

The 'Ivanhoe' clock. Built by Potts of Leeds, this features figures from Sir Walter Scotts book. It strikes every 15minutes. Talked to my Dad in passing about the clock and the arcade; it turns out our granddad worked for Potts and worked on the clocks many years ago Small world.

What a great story. That's exactly the sort of thing I'm talking about. Thanks Acid.

PS- More please.

[boldie]

PS- When it comes to curing headaches, Tampax are almost useless.

pmsl

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[boldie]

Before that.... This.

I always try to make a conscious effort to see things. Now I know we all see things, otherwise we would bump into them, but what I mean is really see things, look at everyday things with new eyes, observe, really see.

I used to forget to really see, and then things would just pass me by in a sort of multi-coloured blur. Sooner or later, I would realise what was happening and feel like I has missed something really important, (Which I probably had).

So. I would very much like to try a little experiment. I want you to take a moment or two to look at ordinary stuff like you have never seen it before, and post what you see on here. (I once asked a bloke that used to work with me occasionally do do this when he went home and the next day I asked him what he had noticed. "Our lass is an ugly mare" He replied, totally deadpan. I still don't know if he was kidding.)   

Seriously though, post about anything you like. Nature, family, buildings, TV, snatches of conversation, peoples clothing, pets... in fact anything you might observe that you didn't notice before.

It doesn't matter if your entry is three words, or several pages long. The winner can be decided by a poll, (steady bolt) or I will choose the one I like the best.

The prize will be 'Harrington on Hold em' vol 1 & 2 (slightly used) and Des Wilson's excellent 'Ghosts at the Table' (Pristine)

All entries to be in by midnight next Saturday. 07-06-08

I just wanted to say a quick "Thank you" to you, Mr. Red. Since your "look at things properly" post a while ago I started to have a look around the house before going to bed...not to spy on the neighbours or anything ...honest guv But just to have a nice quiet moment. Spotted loads and loads of small birds in the trees next to our house (plenty of cover for them at the moment)..active little buggers they are and fly faster than any bird I've seen in a while, diving all over the place evading other birds (Big feckin' rooks in the area) and catching their food...amazing to watch, very cool.
Tsirpy little feckers as well...which is slightly annoying but OK....I can life with that.

I probably would have noticed them if you hadn't said anything but I wouldn't have seen them..if that makes any sense.

So thanks, Mr Red.

Only two entries. Tighty's Frogs and birds one was excellent, but I happen to know that he is already a keen life observer. Boldie on the other hand, is a different kettle of fish. I don't think he has ever really looked at anything in his entire life, ever.

I therefore take great pleasure in declaring Boldie to be the winner.

Congratulations. Your books will be with you as soon as I can figure out a way to avoid the cost of postage.


Speech!!!   

wooohooo 

But I genuinely meant it as a thank you and didn't do it because you, very kindy, put books up as a prize.

Avoiding postage is easy though...see you at bB7 ..it's not too far away now...(only 3 1/2 months...and I'm counting down the days already)

[Karabiner]

I saw an interesting tree today by the 14th green which I've obviously walked past a hundred times but it reminded me of a photo that you posted on here a week or two back I think it was, so I had a closer inspection.

It is a small to medium sized tree with lightish green three pointed leaves and it has these little brown spikey balls which are not unlike sea-urchins hanging from it, which I assume comtain nuts. I have never noticed these balls before.

Could it be a maple tree ?

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I saw an interesting tree today by the 14th green which I've obviously walked past a hundred times but it reminded me of a photo that you posted on here a week or two back I think it was, so I had a closer inspection.

It is a small to medium sized tree with lightish green three pointed leaves and it has these little brown spikey balls which are not unlike sea-urchins hanging from it, which I assume comtain nuts. I have never noticed these balls before.

Could it be a maple tree ?

I think we decided that it was a type of sycamore Ralph. Did it look anything like this?

[Karabiner]

I saw an interesting tree today by the 14th green which I've obviously walked past a hundred times but it reminded me of a photo that you posted on here a week or two back I think it was, so I had a closer inspection.

It is a small to medium sized tree with lightish green three pointed leaves and it has these little brown spikey balls which are not unlike sea-urchins hanging from it, which I assume comtain nuts. I have never noticed these balls before.

Could it be a maple tree ?

I think we decided that it was a type of sycamore Ralph. Did it look anything like this?

Yes I think that is probably the one Tom.

[Acidmouse]

I work at Leeds University, the campus is huge and there are lots of old historic buildings and stories to be told going back years here.

I try and walk about the campus at least once a week, always something new to see find out about and explore. Today after football I went into a semi hidden area called St George's Field. It's not a very well known area of campus, its not obvious from a main road and the place is often quiet and full of wildlife and tree's. The weird thing that got me thinking was the ground was really uneven, huge mounds spread across the field, a huge crypt in the middle and loads of grave stones on the North side.





Went back to work and found out: "More than 10,000 bodies are buried at St George's Field, which opened in 1835. It was bought by the university in 1965, when it became overcrowded and fell into disrepair" Strange the place seems so peaceful now really the gardens are well kept.



I feel a bit weird now eating my lunch on a load of old dead people

[RED-DOG]

I work at Leeds University, the campus is huge and there are lots of old historic buildings and stories to be told going back years here.

I try and walk about the campus at least once a week, always something new to see find out about and explore. Today after football I went into a semi hidden area called St George's Field. It's not a very well known area of campus, its not obvious from a main road and the place is often quiet and full of wildlife and tree's. The weird thing that got me thinking was the ground was really uneven, huge mounds spread across the field, a huge crypt in the middle and loads of grave stones on the North side.





Went back to work and found out: "More than 10,000 bodies are buried at St George's Field, which opened in 1835. It was bought by the university in 1965, when it became overcrowded and fell into disrepair" Strange the place seems so peaceful now really the gardens are well kept.



I feel a bit weird now eating my lunch on a load of old dead people

I love the gravestone path Acid, how come they all look so uniform? even the text looks the same (although I can't read it from the photo) What does it say?

[Acidmouse]

Erm I ain't too sure, let me go look it five mins away brb

Just list of the people buried under the ground it seems. Although there must be 20 names per slab and the picture i took was off slab 5572!

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Just list of the people buried under the ground it seems. Although there must be 20 names per slab and the picture i took was off slab 5572!

Blimey!