Sword, Sign, and Scenes.

  As you probably know I  am currently reading ( now on vol.4 "A Feast For Crows" )  the fantasy series "ice and fire "  by George R. R. Martin.  I discovered a picture of this tee shirt, designed by a fan: following, the T.V Series One of his books,






I obtained his permission and here it is. I'm beginning to think it's better to enter a fantasy world and escape reality for awhile.
For those, who have access to the Sky Atlantic channel, (not me), Series Two commences April 2nd 2012.

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Some people it appears to me, have had a 'feelings-bypass.' Such a person is Mike Ashley, who owns Sports Direct sports chain and Newcastle United Football Club. For over a hundred years, the club's ground has been called St James's Park or St. James' Park, if you prefer.
Mr. Ashley has decided to end this tradition and has re-named it, "The Sports Direct  Stadium." His idea being, to then sell these title rights to a commercial sponsor and make a few quid in the process.
clicking on this link shows a picture of his vandalism; (not for sensitive eyes!).   NUke the James.


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The two above photographs were taken approaching the North Farm and the Shipton Downs.
D. and I were on  "The Gloucestershire Way " walking from the village of Shipton Oliffe to our target point in the hamlet of Hampen. 







We have almost finished the section from Crickley to Salpeton.


A good week ahead,  with rising temperatures. Whoopee.

Ciao4now,
Ck.








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