Rickenbacker Bar - Page 2371

little owl · 29th July 2010, 04:10 PM

LOL!!

helogale · 29th July 2010, 08:26 PM

We were looking at some aerial images at work today near Stanton Harcourt and spotted some strange tracks made in some fields to the south of the village (see attached). We weren't sure what they were for. Do the Oxford Oddies know what they are?

Lord Plywood · 29th July 2010, 10:23 PM

that is Ol' Drunk Tom trying to lay out the lines for the new football pitch.

**stargazer** · 29th July 2010, 11:05 PM

Intrigued. We have little idea. Sounds like a challenge. I may take the camera out tomorrow.

I reckon quad bike racing track. Unofficial.

Murmur · 30th July 2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by In the Rain

We're dusting off the red carpet...

Yeah!!!!

**In the Rain** · 30th July 2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by helogale

We were looking at some aerial images at work today near Stanton Harcourt and spotted some strange tracks made in some fields to the south of the village (see attached). We weren't sure what they were for. Do the Oxford Oddies know what they are?

I think from the satellite imagery they are pretty clearly tracks mown into the vegetation - the sort of effect you'd get if you ran a pasture topper through like the one we mow our paddock with. They are located out at the back of Park Farms, which used to be a University animal research place until it was closed down, and which is now a collection of small industrial units. My guess would be that it has been done for the benefit of the local shoot - a nice easy set of paths to walk along whilst leaving plenty of ground cover for the birds in between.

little owl · 30th July 2010, 11:47 AM

There are some ancient walkways which do show up on satellite imagery around the area as I have been shown them before but those tend to be straighter.

mazarane · 30th July 2010, 05:37 PM

Are you sure it's not Guest's well-worn route towards HQ?

Swam in the sea proper for the first time in ages today - slightly chilly but a gorgeous beach, and very hot once you got out.

Then we had a delicious and entertaining lunch (though slightly stressful at the start) - owing to a combination of the one cashpoint on the island (offlying bit of Faro estuary) being dry and hardly any of the bars / restaurants showing menus outside we found ourselves slightly outpriced when presented with the menus and had to negotiate a deal with the waitress in Portugenglish :D

Somehow for 5 euros each we got a pair of grilled mackerel apiece with a couple of salads between us, as well as bread and olives to start off, so we even got groceries on the way back

**stargazer** · 30th July 2010, 06:34 PM

Very healthy.

It's back to warming curries here today.

We nipped out to feed Julia's cat today and Mum is feeling much more relaxed about the tidiness of her house. It's taken five years but they have finally filled the big house to the same level as their cottage was before they moved.

Pee Pee was there to greet us and wolfed down his Wiskas.

little owl · 31st July 2010, 08:20 AM

New gangplank made - it is excellent and barely moves when you walk across it - it is also quite wide so easy to walk across - excellent job by N

Today is clearing under the tree canopy and putting in some mini terraces on the bank - N is at work at the moment so this will all be done later when he returns - I might make him a cuppa first though

Boo and I will need to go into town today to get some pegs and some plants i think so hopefully she will now go and sort out some clothes as she is reading this over my shoulder! (Boo laughs!)

Looking forward to tomorrow should be a BRILLIANT day! Can't wait to see my bestie mate! You too, Simon!

29th July 2010, 04:10 PM	#23701
little owl In Rehab Join Date: February 2007 Location: Domus bu bonis Posts: 3,928	Re: Rickenbacker Bar LOL!! __________________ Life is magic. Magic is life. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone (Sam Levenson)

29th July 2010, 08:26 PM	#23702
helogale In Rehab Join Date: January 2007 Location: In a tweety land. Posts: 2,146	Re: Rickenbacker Bar We were looking at some aerial images at work today near Stanton Harcourt and spotted some strange tracks made in some fields to the south of the village (see attached). We weren't sure what they were for. Do the Oxford Oddies know what they are? Attached Thumbnails __________________ "There's something that doesn't make sense. Let's go and poke it with a stick"

29th July 2010, 10:23 PM	#23703
Lord Plywood Friend of Father Jack Join Date: September 2009 Location: The Great State of Oklahoma Posts: 649	Re: Rickenbacker Bar that is Ol' Drunk Tom trying to lay out the lines for the new football pitch. __________________ I keep one eye on the mirror and watch myself walk by. I'm not trying to come on like Hollywood, but Hollywood is what I am.

29th July 2010, 11:05 PM	#23704
stargazer The real Snow White Join Date: November 2004 Location: In this sumptuous hacienda Posts: 18,072	Re: Rickenbacker Bar Intrigued. We have little idea. Sounds like a challenge. I may take the camera out tomorrow. I reckon quad bike racing track. Unofficial. __________________ .............................................. Sue You know, I know the sun will always shine. All damn Lib Dems done gone to Cropredy Tories to Cornbury As for me I’ll take the TGV to Zurich and jump off the roof of Dignitas It's not mess; it's distributed storage. James on his bedroom floor.

30th July 2010, 11:47 AM	#23707
little owl In Rehab Join Date: February 2007 Location: Domus bu bonis Posts: 3,928	Re: Rickenbacker Bar There are some ancient walkways which do show up on satellite imagery around the area as I have been shown them before but those tend to be straighter. __________________ Life is magic. Magic is life. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone (Sam Levenson)

30th July 2010, 05:37 PM	#23708
mazarane Giant Typing Macaw Join Date: November 2004 Location: Home:UK, Now: Rio Guadiana Posts: 3,573	Re: Rickenbacker Bar Are you sure it's not Guest's well-worn route towards HQ? Swam in the sea proper for the first time in ages today - slightly chilly but a gorgeous beach, and very hot once you got out. Then we had a delicious and entertaining lunch (though slightly stressful at the start) - owing to a combination of the one cashpoint on the island (offlying bit of Faro estuary) being dry and hardly any of the bars / restaurants showing menus outside we found ourselves slightly outpriced when presented with the menus and had to negotiate a deal with the waitress in Portugenglish :D Somehow for 5 euros each we got a pair of grilled mackerel apiece with a couple of salads between us, as well as bread and olives to start off, so we even got groceries on the way back

30th July 2010, 06:34 PM	#23709
stargazer The real Snow White Join Date: November 2004 Location: In this sumptuous hacienda Posts: 18,072	Re: Rickenbacker Bar Very healthy. It's back to warming curries here today. We nipped out to feed Julia's cat today and Mum is feeling much more relaxed about the tidiness of her house. It's taken five years but they have finally filled the big house to the same level as their cottage was before they moved. Pee Pee was there to greet us and wolfed down his Wiskas. __________________ .............................................. Sue You know, I know the sun will always shine. All damn Lib Dems done gone to Cropredy Tories to Cornbury As for me I’ll take the TGV to Zurich and jump off the roof of Dignitas It's not mess; it's distributed storage. James on his bedroom floor.

31st July 2010, 08:20 AM	#23710
little owl In Rehab Join Date: February 2007 Location: Domus bu bonis Posts: 3,928	Re: Rickenbacker Bar New gangplank made - it is excellent and barely moves when you walk across it - it is also quite wide so easy to walk across - excellent job by N Today is clearing under the tree canopy and putting in some mini terraces on the bank - N is at work at the moment so this will all be done later when he returns - I might make him a cuppa first though Boo and I will need to go into town today to get some pegs and some plants i think so hopefully she will now go and sort out some clothes as she is reading this over my shoulder! (Boo laughs!) Looking forward to tomorrow should be a BRILLIANT day! Can't wait to see my bestie mate! You too, Simon! __________________ Life is magic. Magic is life. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone (Sam Levenson)

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