Blériot53 Posted at 3-22 12:50
There's some pretty outlandish art displayed in there.

Indeed there is.  I just visited a couple of IG sites that had some very impressive photos of the interior of the Chateau.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-22 12:57
One of the most weird displays at the chateau d'oiron.  I was astonished to find that it was 11 years ago that we visited, when I looked at the photo archives. Back then I was using a digital SLR - the Canon Powershot Pro1

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Time flies when you're having fun.  That is a bit of a weird display.

Another must see Chateau for me.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 12:58
Indeed there is.  I just visited a couple of IG sites that had some very impressive photos of the interior of the Chateau.

I recall going into the chapel nearby, and there was an effigy of a crocodile on the wall. I'll see if I can find the picture I took.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 13:00
Time flies when you're having fun.  That is a bit of a weird display.

Another must see Chateau for me.

Found the croc. Or is it an aligator?

Blériot53 Posted at 3-22 13:01
I recall going into the chapel nearby, and there was an effigy of a crocodile on the wall. I'll see if I can find the picture I took.

That one I did not see on IG.  

Blériot53 Posted at 3-22 13:03
Found the croc. Or is it an aligator?

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Definitely a crocodile.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 02:53
That one I did not see on IG.

It was curious to see it in such an unlikely location.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 02:54
Definitely a crocodile.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-22 07:18
And here are some primulas (in the wind) from the Action 2

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Nice one too!

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 04:21
It was curious to see it in such an unlikely location.

You're absolutely right about that.  Never in a million years would I have suspected to see that in that location.  

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 04:21

Normally you can tell by the width of the nose and definitely by the teeth if they are showing.  Crocs tend to be bigger than gators and are usually more powerful.  Personally, I wouldn't want to tangle with either one.  Just give me a shark to wrestle instead.  

Montfrooij Posted at 3-23 13:24
Nice one too!

Modest performance only, from the Action 2.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 13:28
You're absolutely right about that.  Never in a million years would I have suspected to see that in that location.

I don't recall seeing any explanation for it, at the time.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 13:29
Normally you can tell by the width of the nose and definitely by the teeth if they are showing.  Crocs tend to be bigger than gators and are usually more powerful.  Personally, I wouldn't want to tangle with either one.  Just give me a shark to wrestle instead.

I'd keep my distance from any of the three - except maybe on a plate

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 13:40
I don't recall seeing any explanation for it, at the time.

It's just simply an anomaly.  

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 13:41
I'd keep my distance from any of the three - except maybe on a plate

I've eaten gator tail and shark steaks but so far I haven't dined on any croc meat.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 13:56
I've eaten gator tail and shark steaks but so far I haven't dined on any croc meat.

First, catch your croc......

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 13:36
Modest performance only, from the Action 2.

Room for improvements next try

Montfrooij Posted at 3-23 23:51
Room for improvements next try

I'll be trying 'til the day I die.  (Or so Mrs.B says)  

Blériot53 Posted at 3-24 00:11
I'll be trying 'til the day I die.  (Or so Mrs.B says)

That is a good one.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-23 14:02
First, catch your croc......

I think I'm going to pass on trying croc for the time being but who knows in the future.

Montfrooij Posted at 3-24 00:27
That is a good one.

I wasn't sure the humour would translate   She says I'm very trying

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-24 02:57
I think I'm going to pass on trying croc for the time being but who knows in the future.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-24 05:10
I wasn't sure the humour would translate   She says I'm very trying

Yeah it did translate!

Montfrooij Posted at 3-24 05:46
Yeah it did translate!

Blériot53 Posted at 3-24 05:14

How's your weather today?  DAFlys posted where the gusting winds are going to keep him down again.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-25 04:18
How's your weather today?  DAFlys posted where the gusting winds are going to keep him down again.

Not too dissimilar here, though just at present the sun is trying to break through, and the wind has dropped here in the valley.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-25 04:22
Not too dissimilar here, though just at present the sun is trying to break through, and the wind has dropped here in the valley.

Sounds like there may still be hope for some flying time for you today.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-25 04:30
Sounds like there may still be hope for some flying time for you today.

Not today.  Other occupations take precedence.  Maybe tomorrow morning.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-25 04:36
Not today.  Other occupations take precedence.  Maybe tomorrow morning.

Wishing you great flying weather for tomorrow then Mr. B.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-25 11:40
Wishing you great flying weather for tomorrow then Mr. B.

Have a good weekend

Blériot53 Posted at 3-25 14:11
Have a good weekend

Thanks Mr. B.  So far it's been very good.  Going to watch grandson race his gokart in the main event race today.  Too windy to fly the drone still but at least I have these plans to keep me busy.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-26 02:50
Thanks Mr. B.  So far it's been very good.  Going to watch grandson race his gokart in the main event race today.  Too windy to fly the drone still but at least I have these plans to keep me busy.

I got in a brief flight of the M2Z this morning (dire wind warnings but I got away with it).
A bit of trail walking with Mrs.B  now.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-26 02:53
I got in a brief flight of the M2Z this morning (dire wind warnings but I got away with it).
A bit of trail walking with Mrs.B  now.

Good to hear you got the M2Z out for some air time.  I'm sure it copes with the winds better than the Mini 3 Pro.  However, I have to say the Mini 3 Pro does so much better than original Mini or even the Mini 2 with winds.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-26 03:24
Good to hear you got the M2Z out for some air time.  I'm sure it copes with the winds better than the Mini 3 Pro.  However, I have to say the Mini 3 Pro does so much better than original Mini or even the Mini 2 with winds.

I've always erred on the side of caution with my sub-250gm drones.

Blériot53 Posted at 3-26 06:37
I've always erred on the side of caution with my sub-250gm drones.

That's the safest plan of action.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-27 12:46
That's the safest plan of action.

Nicely done mate! Very unique!

Blériot53 Posted at 3-27 13:01

I'm not sure what or if anything changed but the new RC screened controller I just bought seems to work better.  Sticks are more responsive and range is for sure much better.   

ro_walker Posted at 3-27 13:58
Nicely done mate! Very unique!

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