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frontlawn: Shanghai
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Tales from the frontlawn. 13 December, 2011. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). In and around Lhasa. Still on the train to Lhasa. From Xining to Lhasa, Tibet. My previous/other frontlawn blog. My Picasa Web Album. NZ Cycling Advocate's Network. Ian Fisk: NZ huts. Ian Fisk: Tramping in NZ. Other People With Blogs. A ma petite mimichou! For once, a sad post.The cat at my parents' place died last week, at the age of almost 16, which is fine for a cat, especially since she had been in v. Advance Stop Boxes ...
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frontlawn: Back in Xining
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Tales from the frontlawn. 13 December, 2011. At the Xining museum. And in the market. Temples and such on the hill behind Xining. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). In and around Lhasa. Still on the train to Lhasa. From Xining to Lhasa, Tibet. My previous/other frontlawn blog. My Picasa Web Album. NZ Cycling Advocate's Network. Ian Fisk: NZ huts. Ian Fisk: Tramping in NZ. Other People With Blogs. A ma petite mimichou! Blog Post Coming Through! Well now another one has apparently set fire to. We met at t...
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frontlawn: Lhasa to Xining
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Tales from the frontlawn. 13 December, 2011. Back on the train from Lhasa to Xining. And in Xining, at night. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). In and around Lhasa. Still on the train to Lhasa. From Xining to Lhasa, Tibet. My previous/other frontlawn blog. My Picasa Web Album. NZ Cycling Advocate's Network. Ian Fisk: NZ huts. Ian Fisk: Tramping in NZ. Other People With Blogs. A ma petite mimichou! Blog Post Coming Through! Well now another one has apparently set fire to. We met at the café as arranged,...
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frontlawn: June 2012
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Tales from the frontlawn. 07 June, 2012. Transit of Venus photos. Nikon D3100 at 200mm, f5.6, half second exposure and shot through a solar filter. Venus is clearly visible near the bottom edge of the sun, in the centre. Nikon D3100 at 200mm, f36 and no filter! Shot using the "live view" screen in order to avoid looking directly at the sun. Venus is just visible at the edge of the cloud. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Transit of Venus photos. My previous/other frontlawn blog. It’s ...
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frontlawn: September 2011
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Tales from the frontlawn. 23 September, 2011. As good as the warriors were, the drive there was just as interesting;. Particularly the bit where the mini-bus crashed into a car in the. Middle of a six lane roundabout, then stopped there, blocking traffic,. While the drivers of the two vehicles got out and argued in the middle. Links to this post. Where the excellent 7 Sages hostel can provide kitty snuggles in. Addition to the good rooms and a good restaurant in a courtyard. Links to this post. Nice stro...
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frontlawn: March 2011
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Tales from the frontlawn. 20 March, 2011. Big Coast Bike Ride. Links to this post. 12 March, 2011. More post-dated (out-of-date) pictures. These ones from the "Fill the Basin" charity cricket match to raise funds for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Links to this post. 04 March, 2011. Of the hills north-east of Martinborough. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Big Coast Bike Ride. My previous/other frontlawn blog. My Picasa Web Album. NZ Cycling Advocate's Network. It’s ...
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frontlawn: December 2011
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Tales from the frontlawn. 13 December, 2011. Another batch of Zealandia photos - - I've been making an effort to get better use from my annual pass there. I have a soft spot fro the Wellington jeweled geckos; at least I think that's what they are called. They were all out in the sun this time, and finally, I saw one eat a fly. They are very fast when they want to be! I think this little chap is a scaup. He was certainly good diver. Saddlebacks are hard to photograph - - they won't stay still. In and arou...
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frontlawn: Tararua Peaks Photos
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Tales from the frontlawn. 13 December, 2011. We avoided the Rugby World Cup final by heading for the hills and making a round trip from Otaki forks, over the Tararua peaks and along to Junction knob then down via Waitewaiwai hut. Three days of pretty nice weather as these things go, but no views from the main range. The gpx file is here here. December 14, 2011 at 3:21 AM. Nice loop, eh? I was on this sharp ridge on a windy day, a lot of fun! December 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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frontlawn: November 2010
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Tales from the frontlawn. 23 November, 2010. I've been trying to think of something clever to say about the week or so I spent n Switzerland at the end of October. I'll give up now and just post some photos instead. Here's the gimmicky flash slide show version:. And here's a a link to the Picasa gallery. Links to this post. Give us a chance! See N at 1:23. Links to this post. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Give us a chance! My previous/other frontlawn blog. My Picasa Web Album. Wellingto...
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frontlawn: Transit of Venus photos
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Tales from the frontlawn. 07 June, 2012. Transit of Venus photos. Nikon D3100 at 200mm, f5.6, half second exposure and shot through a solar filter. Venus is clearly visible near the bottom edge of the sun, in the centre. Nikon D3100 at 200mm, f36 and no filter! Shot using the "live view" screen in order to avoid looking directly at the sun. Venus is just visible at the edge of the cloud. May 31, 2016 at 10:49 PM. I never thought Id be able to see this planet so close. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).