What are your jeans doing today?

[tg76]

my ROY boxers and ROYs and I

the other night we cooked tea... open steak sandwich thing drizzled with condensed milk mayo

woke up to a crispy cool autumn morning

headed north to the opening of the first finished stage of the new coast to coast cycle track

some of our trusty steeds, ready n waiting

started at a wee town with amazing shopping

fog lifted to reveal a perfect day

quite liked this old place... reminded me of the giants garden

ready to roll

800 randoms starting at an old train tunnel... painfully slow

some choice as bros along the way

[tg76]

my ROY boxers and ROYs and I

the other night we cooked tea... open steak sandwich thing drizzled with condensed milk mayo

woke up to a crispy cool autumn morning

headed north to the opening of the first finished stage of the new coast to coast cycle track

some of our trusty steeds, ready n waiting

started at a wee town with amazing shopping

fog lifted to reveal a perfect day

quite liked this old place... reminded me of the giants garden

ready to roll

800 randoms starting at an old train tunnel... painfully slow

some choice as bros along the way

[tg76]

and more of us

the end

went in search of kai

found boil up and fry bread but some lady got the last of it

didnt feel like raw fish salad so got a bacon and eggs sandwich instead

went for a wander around the town, found this nice modern art

then home to do a coat of varnish

unpack and clean time

then chucked some sirloin in some pinot noir sauce, drank some local rose while it marinaded

[tg76]

and more of us

the end

went in search of kai

found boil up and fry bread but some lady got the last of it

didnt feel like raw fish salad so got a bacon and eggs sandwich instead

went for a wander around the town, found this nice modern art

then home to do a coat of varnish

unpack and clean time

then chucked some sirloin in some pinot noir sauce, drank some local rose while it marinaded

[Baeyer-Drewson]

More cruising the Bund.

Statue of Chen Yi with mini-Chen Yi below.

Took the "Tourist Tunnel" ride across to Pudong. This was infinitely shittier than the pics make it look. It reminded me of a Simpsons parody of a fun-park ride.

Ate some delicious dumplings

Kites flying in front of the Oriental Pearl Tower... pretty tall: ~470 meters (~1500 feet). Was the tallest building in Shanghai for quite a while.

[Baeyer-Drewson]

More cruising the Bund.

Statue of Chen Yi with mini-Chen Yi below.

Took the "Tourist Tunnel" ride across to Pudong. This was infinitely shittier than the pics make it look. It reminded me of a Simpsons parody of a fun-park ride.

Ate some delicious dumplings

Kites flying in front of the Oriental Pearl Tower... pretty tall: ~470 meters (~1500 feet). Was the tallest building in Shanghai for quite a while.

[Baeyer-Drewson]

There are quite a few tall buildings on the Pudong skyline and we wanted to check out some sky bars. So we decided to head to the Jin Mao tower, shown here in front the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Had a drink at Cloud 9 bar on the 87th floor whilst looking out over Shanghai... Dat smog!

The top of the puny Oriental Pearl Tower. Pfft. You call yourself a tower?!

Made it a mission to get to the sky bar in the neighbouring Shanghai World Financial Centre when we found out it was on the 92nd floor.

[Baeyer-Drewson]

There are quite a few tall buildings on the Pudong skyline and we wanted to check out some sky bars. So we decided to head to the Jin Mao tower, shown here in front the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Had a drink at Cloud 9 bar on the 87th floor whilst looking out over Shanghai... Dat smog!

The top of the puny Oriental Pearl Tower. Pfft. You call yourself a tower?!

Made it a mission to get to the sky bar in the neighbouring Shanghai World Financial Centre when we found out it was on the 92nd floor.

[lance]

^^ Great Post!

[lance]

^^ Great Post!

[kansas]

god, all that smog is unbelievable. is it perpetually that bad?

terrific photos, however.

[kansas]

god, all that smog is unbelievable. is it perpetually that bad?

terrific photos, however.

[Forbidden]

Today on hump day I went over to Chaoyang which is probably the foreign district of Beijing.

It rained and we didnt see it coming so our umbrellas

At Sanlitun Village a new section is open where there were a bunch of international brands one of which is i.t. There was a bunch of CDG PLAY and BAPE stuff but this other store caught my attention with the interior decor

This t-shirt design made all of us laugh out loud because of how China is known for their pink-lit barber shops that offer more than a haircut

The table that has the nice t-shirt designs has wheels underneath where they would roll.

When we were about to leave we saw this great view.

[Forbidden]

Today on hump day I went over to Chaoyang which is probably the foreign district of Beijing.

It rained and we didnt see it coming so our umbrellas

At Sanlitun Village a new section is open where there were a bunch of international brands one of which is i.t. There was a bunch of CDG PLAY and BAPE stuff but this other store caught my attention with the interior decor

This t-shirt design made all of us laugh out loud because of how China is known for their pink-lit barber shops that offer more than a haircut

The table that has the nice t-shirt designs has wheels underneath where they would roll.

When we were about to leave we saw this great view.

[rapunzel]

Shanghai Trip

day 1

day 2

[Rivet Head]

Northern Lower Michigan & Da U.P. Memorial weekend:

[rapunzel]

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[Grim Ryan]

It has been a long time since I posted in here.

I spent last week in the sailing in the British Virgin Islands.

First stop after leaving Tortola was Cooper Island. The boat pictured is very similar to the charter boat we were sailing.

The weather for the week was beautiful, except for a lack of wind, so the sailing was poor. However all that means is more time to eat, drink and enjoy. It is very rare for the winds to be down, usually the trade winds are very consistent. It made it seem much hotter out during the heat of the day.

It seems at every anchorage the same seagull decides to sit on your dingy, and simultaneously shits and squawks for food.

Next day the stop was the Bitter End on Virgin Gorda. The beach looks out to an island called Saba Rock. When I first started going down to the islands it was about half the size and only had a dirty bar on it with parrots that swore. It was family owned and had an awesome thanksgiving feast every year. It was sold to developers a few years ago and built up, luckily it was done very nicely, but the funky charm is gone.

Ferry that takes you too and from Saba Rock if you are staying there.

View from Saba Rock looking out to the Atlantic

Old race boat inside the bar at Saba Rock. Wouldn't want to take this thing out on a rough day,

They chum the waters on the docks so Tarpon will hang out. Nasty buggers, probably 40-70lbs. Some unknowing college kids swam in from their boat and were not to excited when they got to these big guys.

Sunset on the second day at Briars Creek.

Time for me to get to sleep. I'll post the other days of travel up tomorrow.

[FabGeek]

not as exciting as everyone else but, we went and ate BBQ

The entrance to the place (it's full of nostalgia)

entry way by dethridge photography, on Flickr

let's have a seat.

seating by dethridge photography, on Flickr

these were right above our heads on a shelf

old fan by dethridge photography, on Flickr

early moon shoes? by dethridge photography, on Flickr

on the bottom

the ruin by dethridge photography, on Flickr

the food!

ribs! by dethridge photography, on Flickr

contemplating by dethridge photography, on Flickr

on the way out

Pedal Car by dethridge photography, on Flickr

[kansas]

^^Looks like damn good bbq. Being close to Kansas City gives me a chance to chow down on some great ribs....This place looks great and they know to put paper towels on the table.

[Grim Ryan]

BVI Trip Continued.

After leaving Biras Creek it appeared our dinghy had been replaced by a UFO, but it was just ritzy dock lighting.

Next stop was the tiny island of Marina Cay. In 1937, in the middle of the great depression, Robb and Rodie White, only four months married, came to the British Virgin Islands and settled on this delightful little island. He was 28, and she was 24. The island was uninhabited, and they decided to make it their own private Shangri-La as they set up housekeeping on this tiny, remote and almost barren island.

Now the Island is home to a Pussers restaurant, but their original house still stands.

The Whites original home.

View from the Top of Marina cay looking North towards Great Camanoe

Next we took the ferry from Marina Cay to Trellis Bay on Beef Island. Usually we just drive the dinghy over, but there were 7 of us and that makes for a wet ride. Treillis bay sits right at the end of the airport runway, making real estate very cheap. Its home to a cool artist community that is home to many expats.

Trellis bay is also home to one of the coolest dogs ever.

And an unfriendly cat

And giant hammocks

And vintage rides

The next day we sailed to Jost Van Dyke home to some of the most famous bars in the islands. Foxy's i the most well known but since we have gone there the last couple trips down we decided to change it up and go to Sidneys Peace and Love. They still use the honor system where you make your own drinks and get your own beers and just keep track and pay for however many you had.

The next day we sailed to Peter Island which his home to some of the most expensive resorts in the Islands. The resorts don't welcome sailors with open arms so we usually pick up a mooring in the bay where this house is located. Its owned by and old blind man named Conrad who used to be a fisherman. He always comes out to welcome you when your bring your dinghy up on to the beach. From what I can tell he is the only permanent resident on the Island and must be the only person to have not sold their land when the resorts were built. Above is a picture of his house.

Deadman's Chest one of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean.

[GoatJuggernaut]

Did you make it to Anegada?

[Grim Ryan]

Did you make it to Anegada?

Not on this trip. Winds were down so we opted to not do the 4 hour motor each way. I went there last time I was in the BVI its a cool island. Very Bahamas like with how low it rests and being surrounded by shallow waters and reefs.

[FabGeek]

^^Looks like damn good bbq. Being close to Kansas City gives me a chance to chow down on some great ribs....This place looks great and they know to put paper towels on the table.

Yes you live in another famous BBQ state! These are beef ribs (Absolutely hate pork ribs..we're all about beef in TX lol) The best part about this place is the plater only cost like 7.50 w/ drink. Where are they making money?? At least that's what I ask myself everytime I eat there. The paper towels on the table are pretty standard around here...that would annoy the piss out of me to have to get up to fetch more towels.

[HoustonChris]

Brisket on butcher paper is the only way to go with bbq.

Unless you want to get crazy and have some NC style pulled pork, that is.

[mikecch]

In Alexandra:

[mikecch]

Cont.

[mikedbt5]

Went to our local Cat Adoption centre and chose a kitten thsi morning , to go along with our resident adult fermale cat . Isn't she beautiful . My daughter is over the moon .

[FabGeek]

Brisket on butcher paper is the only way to go with bbq.

Unless you want to get crazy and have some NC style pulled pork, that is.

brisket is good as well..I'll agree there but NC style pork??? You're speaking against the TX code of BBQ!

[kansas]

^^^fella, we could debate bbq until the cows come home..hahahaha, but personal taste will win out every time. I'm a short ribs w/spicy vinegary sauce meself, but pulled pork is next.....

Mikecch - you have some great shots - love 'em all, but esp. the old ointment/salve pics.