Hi all.. a friend (Jemima Marriott) mentioned seeing a bright shooting star 2 nights ago..and it made me realise that I'd not made any notes about meteors..not only for this coming year but all last year (2016). So a quick search on some reliable astronomy site has produced the following data. Major Meteor Showers in … Continue reading Meteors in 2017
Category: Sports & Hobbies
Night Sky in June 2013- what you can see (NASA video & summary)
What's up in the stars for June 2013? Am talking about astronomy now, and what you can see (mostly with naked eye, and some with small telescopes). Here's a video from NASA, that explains all the special features for June 2013. http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=164055491 (you can also download this video for your own personal view, at … Continue reading Night Sky in June 2013- what you can see (NASA video & summary)
NEWS: Stag found in Surrey Garden
NEWS flash - just in.. Stag found in a garden in Surrey.. and it took 4 of me to tame it a bit..well, long enough for a Photo shoot... The animal was released without harm, but decided to stay on 🙂 Here's the story of this garden sculpture.. Last year, summer time, due … Continue reading NEWS: Stag found in Surrey Garden
Photo of post-Full Moon, Jupiter & Orion’s Belt
Here's a photo I just took of the South-Western sky (from London)- Today's day 30th November 2012 - at 02:58hrs gmt. It shows the post-full moon (over exposed and causing a lense flare!)...and to the right of the moon, the brightest spot is planet Jupiter. And to the lower left of the moon is Orion … Continue reading Photo of post-Full Moon, Jupiter & Orion’s Belt
Concrete & Dog-Rubbish inside Ancient Oak Trees in Richmond park
I was in Richmond park earlier today, doing some photography, as well as some magical work this afternoon.. and I was utterly dismayed to come across some unsavory rubbish - not just in the usual places (in fact no rubbish in the usual places)...but INSIDE some very old Oak Trees! I love ancient oak trees … Continue reading Concrete & Dog-Rubbish inside Ancient Oak Trees in Richmond park
Trial of a Time Lord (pt1): The Kangaroo Court
Doctor Who - one of my all time favorite TV shows - I've just been watching one of my old video tapes.. In the story `Trial of a Time Lord' - the High Council of Gallifrey (Doctor's own people) take him out of time (sort of a `hi-jack') and start with an `inquiry' into his behavior. "By Order … Continue reading Trial of a Time Lord (pt1): The Kangaroo Court
British Druid Order Ritual used in London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony!
Last night while watching the closing ceremony of the Paralympic 2012, many pagans around the UK (and possibly around the world) can not fail to have noticed the obvious `pagan elements' in it. Ex-Soldier Rory McKenzie (who had lost one leg due to raodside mine in Iraq) - stood on a stage high above … Continue reading British Druid Order Ritual used in London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony!
Video: Olympic Champions Victory Parade (London 2012)
This is a brief slide show with aero fly-past video clips, of the crowd who gathered at Trafalgar square (London) on Monday 10th September'12, to celebrate the Champions of Team GB (Great Britain). All clips/ photos filmed by Mani Navasothy. Music (license free) purchased from premiumbeat.
Mystical magical symbols at closing ceremony of Paralympics London 2012
We are still watching the closing ceremony of the paralympics (London) 2012.. (and did you know that the word comes from `parallel Olympics' shortened?).. on this day 9th September 2012.. and it struck me that ..quite apart from the obvious `fire festival' theme, and the most fabulous opening parts ..where the ex-soldier called the … Continue reading Mystical magical symbols at closing ceremony of Paralympics London 2012
The Greatest Adventure (more inspirations from Paralympic2012 Opening)
Having written the closing words that Professor Stephen Hawking said, I like to share the inspirational words spoken by Sir Ian McKellen `in character' as a sort of Wizard - in the Paralympic (London 2012) Opening ceremony. "I found my zenith doth depend on a most auspicious Star. Miranda, your greatest adventure still lies ahead. … Continue reading The Greatest Adventure (more inspirations from Paralympic2012 Opening)
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