CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Marty]

With less than half an hour to go before the midnight (my time) deadline, I have finally uploaded my week 42 of 52 contribution of my Black & White challenge:

It shows an old hand cranked pump, which pumped water from what I assume was a spring well to a storage tank that used to be on the roof of the extension on the back of my house. That's the same extension that the new back door I used a few weeks ago in this challenge was fitted to. The pipe from the top of it still extends upwards and then bends over and finishes above the extension. The pump handle still works, but the seals in the pump itself have perished.

Some time in the future I may get a diviner in to check if the spring well is still there. If so, I might even get the seals replaced and use the pump for watering the garden. And, if the water tests drinkable, I could even get a new tank put on the roof of the extension, and use it as a backup for the mains water in the house.

Edited January 22, 2021 by Marty
Tidying up

[Albert1434]

Thanks everyone

[Marty]

8 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Thanks everyone

You're more than welcome!

Both of you.

Here's to many more years of happiness!

[Valkyrie]

1 hour ago, Marty said:

I was more than just a bit, tuckered, bro!

The previous day had taken a lot out of me. And there was another 12 mile walk to the next campsite. Admittedly all downhill. But I was that tired that one of the guides threw me up onto the back of a horse for the last mile...

 

I used to do a lot of camping, especially when I was a teen.  One year, the group I was with decided to take off on an all-day hike, not taking into account the walk back to the campsite.    Thankfully, some kind rangers took pity on us (after a stern lecture) and gave us a ride back to camp in the back of their truck.  

[Valkyrie]

51 minutes ago, Marty said:

With less than half an hour to go before the midnight (my time) deadline, I have finally uploaded my week 42 of 52 contribution of my Black & White challenge:

It shows an old hand cranked pump, which pumped water from what I assume was a spring well to a storage tank that used to be on the roof of the extension on the back of my house. That's the same extension that the new back door I used a few weeks ago in this challenge was fitted to. The pipe from the top of it still extends upwards and then bends over and finishes above the extension. The pump handle still works, but the seals in the pump itself have perished.

Some time in the future I may get a diviner in to check if the spring well is still there. If so, I might even get the seals replaced and use the pump for watering the garden. And, if the water tests drinkable, I could even get a new tank put on the roof of the extension, and use it as a backup for the mains water in the house.

I think this is my favorite so far   

[Marty]

Just now, Valkyrie said:

I used to do a lot of camping

I'm beginning to think my camping days may be over...

I find it difficult these days to get dressed in the confines of a tent. Although I'm still reasonably fit, especially for a man of my advanced years (there, I admitted it, Albert! ), I have to accept that my body isn't quite as supple as it was just a mere five or six years ago. 

I actually gave my super light bivi tent, which cost me over €150 four years ago, to a young friend at the end of last year as both a Christmas and a birthday present. He was delighted, as it was exactly the model that he was planning to buy for himself.

He's the older brother of one of my two young male strippers. I've known him since he was a toddler, used to babysit him years ago, and it's been a delight to watch him grow and mature. It's actually his 22nd birthday next Tuesday, and I intend baking him a chocolate Victoria Sandwich cake. The family is part of my 'social bubble' - but I haven't visited them (or anyone else for that matter) since his mother's birthday right at the beginning of this month. I'm looking forward to Tuesday as a result.

 

[Marty]

12 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I think this is my favorite so far   

I think you've said that a number of times now, Val.

[Valkyrie]

Just now, Marty said:

I think you've said that a number of times now, Val.

 That's because l like them all   So each one you post becomes my new favorite   I wanted to come up with a detailed reason why I like it so much, but my brain is mush at the moment.  

[Marty]

1 minute ago, Valkyrie said:

 That's because l like them all   So each one you post becomes my new favorite   I wanted to come up with a detailed reason why I like it so much, but my brain is mush at the moment.  

Well, the main reason I like it is because of the history that it invokes.

I actually know someone who was reared in this old house. She's around the same age as me, and the sister of the person I purchased it from. She's a member of the same camera club as me (and actually also doing this 52/52 challenge - but she's not restricted herself to B&W). Next time the club meets properly, instead of via Zoom, I might ask her about the old pump. I might even ask her what the old cottage and the two old sheds were originally used for...

[Marty]

Gosh! It's after 1:00am here!

Time for my cocoa.  

[Albert1434]

41 minutes ago, Marty said:

I'm beginning to think my camping days may be over...

I find it difficult these days to get dressed in the confines of a tent. Although I'm still reasonably fit, especially for a man of my advanced years (there, I admitted it, Albert! ), I have to accept that my body isn't quite as supple as it was just a mere five or six years ago. 

I actually gave my super light bivi tent, which cost me over €150 four years ago, to a young friend at the end of last year as both a Christmas and a birthday present. He was delighted, as it was exactly the model that he was planning to buy for himself.

He's the older brother of one of my two young male strippers. I've known him since he was a toddler, used to babysit him years ago, and it's been a delight to watch him grow and mature. It's actually his 22nd birthday next Tuesday, and I intend baking him a chocolate Victoria Sandwich cake. The family is part of my 'social bubble' - but I haven't visited them (or anyone else for that matter) since his mother's birthday right at the beginning of this month. I'm looking forward to Tuesday as a result.

 

Well Marty you could go car camping or van you could still do it

[Albert1434]

I wish I still had my camper

[Marty]

2 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Well Marty you could go car camping or van you could still do it

True, Albert.

And I've even thought about buying a second-hand campervan. But I'll still miss being able to trek in remote areas, and wild camping overnight, without having to worry about having to return to where I parked at the start of the day.

[Marty]

Anyway...

It's way past my bedtime here...

Goodnight, all!  

[Albert1434]

18 minutes ago, Marty said:

True, Albert.

And I've even thought about buying a second-hand campervan. But I'll still miss being able to trek in remote areas, and wild camping overnight, without having to worry about having to return to where I parked at the start of the day.

Well as we age you need to give some things up sigh!

[Bucket1]

But not everything...

[Albert1434]

A view of Mount Fuji from Fujinomiya, Japan

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Marty said:

With less than half an hour to go before the midnight (my time) deadline, I have finally uploaded my week 42 of 52 contribution of my Black & White challenge:

It shows an old hand cranked pump, which pumped water from what I assume was a spring well to a storage tank that used to be on the roof of the extension on the back of my house. That's the same extension that the new back door I used a few weeks ago in this challenge was fitted to. The pipe from the top of it still extends upwards and then bends over and finishes above the extension. The pump handle still works, but the seals in the pump itself have perished.

Some time in the future I may get a diviner in to check if the spring well is still there. If so, I might even get the seals replaced and use the pump for watering the garden. And, if the water tests drinkable, I could even get a new tank put on the roof of the extension, and use it as a backup for the mains water in the house.

That is so cool! 

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Valkyrie said:

 That's because l like them all   So each one you post becomes my new favorite   I wanted to come up with a detailed reason why I like it so much, but my brain is mush at the moment.  

Just at the moment?  

[Valkyrie]

1 minute ago, Headstall said:

Just at the moment?  

  🙄 Like brother like sister...      

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Marty said:

Anyway...

It's way past my bedtime here...

Goodnight, all!  

Night, Marty.  

[Page Scrawler]

3 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

  🙄 Like brother like sister...      

Fools never differ. 

[Albert1434]

I wanted to be a part of that family but in times like these I am glad I am not

                                       

   🙄 Like brother like sister...      

Edited January 23, 2021 by Albert1434

[Albert1434]

Here is something that could help you guys

                                         

Edited January 23, 2021 by Albert1434

[Albert1434]

Cat Gets Depressed When The Christmas Tree Disappears Every Year