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Offline Trojan

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« Reply #660 on: January 17, 2011, 04:37:49 pm »
It's the new memorial to Britain's construction workers who have been killed on building sites around the country, and is located opposite Tower Hill Tube station E1.

The inscription on the statue reads: “For the thousands of building workers who have lost their lives at work, we commemorate you. For the thousands of building workers who are today building and rebuilding towns and cities across the United Kingdom, we celebrate you.”



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« Reply #661 on: January 17, 2011, 05:07:39 pm »
Well that went a lot quicker than I anticipated, especially when Hugo seemed somewhat perplexed.   &well& Trojan!

Next time I will make it REALLY, REALLY difficult.  In fact it will be so DIFFICULT, that even I won't know the answer!   _))*


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« Reply #662 on: January 17, 2011, 05:46:59 pm »
How come you got it so quick Trojan  :o   You should have been in bed at that time ready for work in the morning and not tapping away on your computer.     ;)

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« Reply #663 on: January 17, 2011, 06:36:59 pm »
The statue was based on the statue of David by Michaelangelo and this is a popular statue in Los Angeles so there is a connection, but how one leads to the other I don't know!  Pschycic!!!   )*)&

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« Reply #664 on: January 17, 2011, 08:12:43 pm »
How come you got it so quick Trojan  :o   You should have been in bed at that time ready for work in the morning and not tapping away on your computer.     ;)

Insomnia is a terrible thing Hugo.  8)

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« Reply #665 on: January 17, 2011, 09:05:12 pm »
What is the name and  where is this statue?  Trojan or Fester are best bets for this one.   ££$

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #666 on: January 17, 2011, 10:32:16 pm »
The Bear and Raven sculpture in Anchorage Alaska?

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« Reply #667 on: January 18, 2011, 09:14:22 am »
Absolutely correct Medz!   &well&  I just can't win.

My forecasting skills are just as bad as my ability to find something that will fox everyone!    _))*

If I remember correctly they served a great pint of beer at the airport whilst one was waiting for the aircraft using the polar route, to refuel.  That was some years ago when I would actually drink the occasional beer!     Z**

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #668 on: January 18, 2011, 02:30:05 pm »
Where can this be found?
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know.

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« Reply #669 on: January 18, 2011, 03:58:34 pm »
Prime Minister Tony Blair has unveiled a statue to his predecessor Harold Wilson, but the sculpture omits the former Labour leader's most famous trademark - his pipe.
The eight-foot-tall bronze statue shows Lord Wilson, who won four general elections for Labour, without his pipe at the request of his wife Lady Wilson.

The statue of Lord Wilson of Rievaulx, which cost £70,000, stands in St George's Square in his home town of Huddersfield.

 Being decended from a Wilson on my Mother's side this was home from home!


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« Reply #670 on: January 18, 2011, 04:04:51 pm »
Well done Yorkie, spot on
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know.

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Re: Quiz Time (General Knowledge & Out of Area)
« Reply #671 on: January 18, 2011, 04:22:40 pm »
Let's play "Through the Keyhole"

Now, whose house is this?

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« Reply #672 on: January 18, 2011, 06:00:07 pm »
Is this where you stayed over Christmas Yorkie?

VILLA, NEAR ALBUFEIRA, ON THE ALGARVE: Since 2000, Sir Cliff has spent the summer at his Portuguese retreat, which has its own vineyard. $happy$


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« Reply #673 on: January 18, 2011, 06:25:09 pm »
Didn't stay with Cliff as his place is a few miles inland.   Used to see him more often when he had his place in Albufeira.  As you say he has a vinyard and winery producing a rather (according to others) mediocre brew.  Tours to the Winery cost about  £7.50 and to buy a bottle somewhat more!

And, of course, you are correct.  His house and winery at Guia.

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« Reply #674 on: January 18, 2011, 06:27:57 pm »
So where is this house?