The 17th UK South-East "The Summer of Awesomeness" Thread (All Welcome)

Cheers Lee

Gundogs wrote in post #16291424
Sorry to hear you've still got a bad back, I sympathise a lot with that and would advise you go to Pilates classes - it's done me the world of good. The new lens looks great - bet you can't wait to get out there and use it!

I'm on 10mg amitriptyline + psychotherapy at the moment, if that doesn't help then I think it's going to be spinal injections. (I'm allergic to medicated anti inflammatory so can't take them) Cheers too

Gundogs wrote in post #16291424
Ian I hope you won, and please don't disappear - where will I get my plane fix

*cough*

Radders wrote in post #16291441
Cheers Lee

I'm on 10mg amitriptyline + psychotherapy at the moment, if that doesn't help then I think it's going to be spinal injections. (I'm allergic to medicated anti inflammatory so can't take them) Cheers too

ok how about acupuncture? and I"m thinking you meant physio?!

*cough*

oh yes you do the plane thing too dontcha

my friend in Norfolk has just sent me a message to say she was in the garden watching the bats and a tawny owl flew over her head...

Yes you're right, I did LOL and do

The doc said acupuncture, that's on the list somewhere if these don't work, physio first though

Radders wrote in post #16291504
Yes you're right, I did LOL and do

The doc said acupuncture, that's on the list somewhere if these don't work, physio first though

acupuncture is great for pain relief. It doesn't make it better (I had a prolapsed disc about 6 yrs ago, took about 18 months to get better) - but if the pain goes away, then the muscles stop spasming, and movement becomes easier. Pilates is good though, talk to the physio about it. We have two guys in my class at the mo, both have had spinal surgery.

Mark49s wrote in post #16284705
Another from my day in London, tad annoyed with the Halo-ing, but it's not as pronounced as in some the previous shots. 15 sec daytime exposure.

Revolving Torsion (B&W) by MARK- SPOKES.COM on 500px.comIMAGE LINK: http://500px.com/photo​/45931286

I like this Mark cracking image.

Radders wrote in post #16290268
Well, just had a heavy parcel turn up and my LOVELY girlfriend has bought me a Sigma 50-500.

Lucky you Radders I could do with a generous girlfriend like that.

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #16291356
bit of a rollercoaster week for me, my cat is terribly ill and it doesn't look too optimistic, then in a complete contrast some brilliant news about my Mum-in-Law who has responded so well to her chemo and is remission (oh and I bought a new car - pick it up next week, cannot wait!!!)


sorry to hear you need to take a break Ian - your contributions to this forum are one of the facets that makes it what it is

Oh dear Lee, so sorry to hear your cat is very ill but excellent news about your mum - fingers crossed for her.

Ditto your comment to Ian - taking a break from the forum isnt necessary

Gundogs wrote in post #16287806
Hi folks, been MIA the last few weeks sorry. Just been caught up with work and family stuff. Off to Norfolk again on Sat, hoping to find some hares and cranes, maybe some barn owls too. WHat've I missed - is Mark in Africa yet - I saw Clare's bears on fb (she's joining us in Norfolk for a couple of days too so twill be good to catch up), and Ian's comps keep popping up too I hope you're all well

Have a good hol in Norfolk and get some great pics.

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #16291356
bit of a rollercoaster week for me, my cat is terribly ill and it doesn't look too optimistic, then in a complete contrast some brilliant news about my Mum-in-Law who has responded so well to her chemo and is remission (oh and I bought a new car - pick it up next week, cannot wait!!!)

Sorry to hear about the kitty mate. I can't remember, do you just have Mojo or was there another one?

Great news on the other fronts though!

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #16291356
not to aggravate the situation JD - but in the spirit of things, "if you don't ask you don't get" & "if you don't like it, don't do it", so since Ian's request didn't offend or inconvenience you (or anyone else)

Plus, it was nice of Ian to offer us a pint for each vote we submitted. Ian: I hit 27 votes in the end, but we can space that out over a few evenings. I don't think I can manage it all in one go.

Radders wrote in post #16291504
The doc said acupuncture, that's on the list somewhere if these don't work, physio first though

Well if nothing else, carrying around that heavy camera with the big new (also heavy) lens should help out!

souporman wrote in post #16292810
Sorry to hear about the kitty mate. I can't remember, do you just have Mojo or was there another one?

Great news on the other fronts though!

Plus, it was nice of Ian to offer us a pint for each vote we submitted. Ian: I hit 27 votes in the end, but we can space that out over a few evenings. I don't think I can manage it all in one go.

Well if nothing else, carrying around that heavy camera with the big new (also heavy) lens should help out!

it's Rambo who's poorly... got to ring in an hour and see how night two of observation went, the forecast doesn't seem sunny sadly... Mojo is very, very sad

bless Ian - he's lovely like that

funnily thought the same thing about the MASSIVE new lens - oh well, no pain no gain!

well it's wetter than an otters pocket here so not ideal ahead of a weekend - probably means more pics of bugs for me! anyone else up to much?

oh and enjoy Norfolk Penel!

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #16291356
not to aggravate the situation JD - but in the spirit of things, "if you don't ask you don't get" & "if you don't like it, don't do it", so since Ian's request didn't offend or inconvenience you (or anyone else) I think a slightly more reserved response is in order - you're a big boy so you should be able to manage your social affairs in a way that suits you.

Your not aggravating the situation Lee - you've just expressed an opinion as did I. That said, it was certainly not my intention to offend Ian and I'll PM him now to apologise.

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #16292832
it's Rambo who's poorly... got to ring in an hour and see how night two of observation went, the forecast doesn't seem sunny sadly... Mojo is very, very sad

Sorry to hear it mate, hope he turns a corner soon!

This oughta cheer you up, have a meowl or 4

Jonathan wrote in post #16292835
Your not aggravating the situation Lee - you've just expressed an opinion as did I. That said, it was certainly not my intention to offend Ian and I'll PM him now to apologise.

One thing I've learned from my years of living here is that those mancs are a sensitive, delicate bunch

souporman wrote in post #16292904
Sorry to hear it mate, hope he turns a corner soon!

This oughta cheer you up, have a meowl or 4

(not my images obviously)

LOL - bottom right one actually looks really cute lol

Hoping for good news about Rambo this morning Lee. Poor Mojo must be missing him loads.
Brilliant news about your MIL though, so good.

I'm going out with my friend Carl in Norfolk to Snettisham, apparently some amazing sunset wader stuff going on next week... he's taking his 800mm lens men and their lenses Hope the weather improves though!

Gundogs wrote in post #16292973
I'm going out with my friend Carl in Norfolk to Snettisham, apparently some amazing sunset wader stuff going on next week... he's taking his 800mm lens men and their lenses Hope the weather improves though!

We didnt get to Snettisham when we went but did get to Cley Marshes which is very nice - very long lenses needed there though for stuff out on the scrapes.

A friend of mine has been in Norfolk this week and although the weather has been horrible, he has taken some nice windmill pics.

Snettisham as made famous by John Betjeman Goes By Train https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=UYnyOnnlKWk