Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Oops, just spotted someone has found the mountain! Any thoughts on the river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Tasman River - Mount Cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hapuku River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Dunks said: Also, there is only one way to get up the river to be able to canoe back down What, go via Florida? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 The Clarence River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, redjambo said: What, go via Florida? Ha ha. Even I thought better than to show a picture of the actual boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Here's one of the ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Dart River? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, Boof said: Anybody else see a face in Dunks' pic? And Dunks, have you cleared the filter? Which one? And yes, filter cleared to no avail. Have now removed and rattled the outlet hose and reconnected - so far, so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Paradise River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Mount Cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Mount Earnslaw ? 2 minutes ago, redjambo said: Dart River? And we finally get there. Interested to know how you both got the answers. The area has been used by the Lord of Rings and Hobbit trilogies as well as the Narnia Chronicles, Perte's Dragon, K2 and others. A well earned point for All roads lead to Gorgie A nice pat on the back for redjambo since I've been instructed no more two pointers You've probably gathered by now it's my favourite place in New Zealand - head for Glenorchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 So, the Dart Funyac Drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hooker Glacier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, Dunks said: And we finally get there. Interested to know how you both got the answers. The area has been used by the Lord of Rings and Hobbit trilogies as well as the Narnia Chronicles, Perte's Dragon, K2 and others. A well earned point for All roads lead to Gorgie A nice pat on the back for redjambo since I've been instructed no more two pointers You've probably gathered by now it's my favourite place in New Zealand - head for Glenorchy. Every rule has exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Dunks said: And we finally get there. Interested to know how you both got the answers. I just got the Dart River by looking for Mt Earnshaw on a New Zealand map. I have to say that what the last couple of days have shown me is that Google Maps are lacking considerable detail when it comes to the wilderness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dunks said: And we finally get there. Interested to know how you both got the answers. The area has been used by the Lord of Rings and Hobbit trilogies as well as the Narnia Chronicles, Perte's Dragon, K2 and others. A well earned point for All roads lead to Gorgie A nice pat on the back for redjambo since I've been instructed no more two pointers You've probably gathered by now it's my favourite place in New Zealand - head for Glenorchy. What was the connection with Kirkcaldy High Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Aaargh, went the wron g direction when he said I was closest. Well done All roads lead to Gorgie, that was a toughie, need a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, graygo said: What was the connection with Kirkcaldy High Street? It wasn't Kirkcaldy, the signs were Manchester dialling code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, graygo said: What was the connection with Kirkcaldy High Street? 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: It wasn't Kirkcaldy, the signs were Manchester dialling code. It is Kirkcaldy. Home of Jocky Wilson The aerial photo is Earnslaw in the Scottish Borders - the mountain was named after it Best view of the area was from up here (and yes, I'm the receiver): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, redjambo said: So, the Dart Funyac Drift. Looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Dunks said: It is Kirkcaldy. Home of Jocky Wilson The aerial photo is Earnslaw in the Scottish Borders - the mountain was named after it Worst clue ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dunks said: It is Kirkcaldy. Home of Jocky Wilson If you ever provide a clue again, and I'm wondering whether to try and work it out, I'll think back to this particular post and decide: NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, graygo said: Worst clue ever!! 14 minutes ago, redjambo said: If you ever provide a clue again, and I'm wondering whether to try and work it out, I'll think back to this particular post and decide: NO. You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Dunks said: And we finally get there. Interested to know how you both got the answers. The area has been used by the Lord of Rings and Hobbit trilogies as well as the Narnia Chronicles, Perte's Dragon, K2 and others. A well earned point for All roads lead to Gorgie A nice pat on the back for redjambo since I've been instructed no more two pointers You've probably gathered by now it's my favourite place in New Zealand - head for Glenorchy. Thank's for the point. I was sure it was that spot in Colorado, it must have a twin in New Zealand. 54 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Aaargh, went the wron g direction when he said I was closest. Well done All roads lead to Gorgie, that was a toughie, need a drink. Better luck next time. With your efforts I'm sure a few points are just round the corner. The competition is on the rise on this thread and points are well earned for whoever gets there in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Dunks said: Here's the Google Earth view - picture is taken from the tributary in the foreground before it enters the main river. The mountain is the highest point, rather than the pointy peak Oops! This one. About 3 tenths along from right hand side. Hair forms part of ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I should have added I remembered you had been in the Land of the long white cloud and just googled New Zealand mountains and Earnslaw looked the closest to your second photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Boof said: Oops! This one. About 3 tenths along from right hand side. Hair forms part of ridge. You mean this? Nope can't see anything. Well apart from the pointy nosed man with the pot belly lying on his back Edited January 7, 2018 by graygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Spider Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 What it's name and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, graygo said: Nope can't see anything. Well apart from the pointy nosed man with the pot belly lying on his back Sounds like me fixing the washing machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) The Eagle Stone in Strathpeffer. Pictish. http://www.strathpeffer.org/eaglestone Edited January 7, 2018 by redjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Spider Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, redjambo said: The Eagle Stone in Strathpeffer. Pictish. http://www.strathpeffer.org/eaglestone Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, White Spider said: Correct Thanks. Sorry I had to go and get another point but I had to make up for the fact that @Dunks was stingy with his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, graygo said: I'm sure no-one else will be able to see it, but I see a face in the bottom part (slightly right of centre) of that red circle, like one of the Easter Island faces but looking out to the left and with very pouting lips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, redjambo said: I'm sure no-one else will be able to see it, but I see a face in the bottom part (slightly right of centre) of that red circle, like one of the Easter Island faces but looking out to the left and with very pouting lips. That better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Spider Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, graygo said: That better? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 That smaller circle was the one I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Here's mine (bald). Edited January 7, 2018 by redjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2018 Table Redjambo............................010 Andy nic...............................004 Mark_MyWords....................004 Frenchman Returns..............003 Dunks....................................003 Vladmagic.............................002 H2..........................................002 Graygo...................................002 Sharky999.............................002 luckyBatustuta......................002 All roads lead to Gorgie .......002 RobboM...................001 Carl Fredrickson......001 Biko..........................001 Sutol.........................001 Boof.........................001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, redjambo said: Here's mine. Here's Alfred Hitchcock lying in his coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, graygo said: Here's Alfred Hitchcock lying in his coffin. That's a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Where is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south morocco Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Drummond St ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, south morocco said: Drummond St ? Its not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Vennel steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Vennel steps Nice one. Some recollections: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/1_edin/1_edinburgh_history_-_recollections_vennel_and_browns_place.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Vennel steps Correct - Point to luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2018 Table Redjambo............................010 Andy nic...............................004 Mark_MyWords....................004 Frenchman Returns..............003 Dunks....................................003 luckyBatustuta......................003 Vladmagic.............................002 H2..........................................002 Graygo...................................002 Sharky999.............................002 All roads lead to Gorgie .......002 RobboM.................................001 Carl Fredrickson....................001 Biko........................................001 Sutol.......................................001 Boof........................................001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Used to walk through there all the time when I was a kid with my mum to visit my auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, H2 said: 2018 Table Redjambo............................010 Andy nic...............................004 Mark_MyWords....................004 Frenchman Returns..............003 Dunks....................................003 luckyBatustuta......................003 Vladmagic.............................002 H2..........................................002 Graygo...................................002 Sharky999.............................002 All roads lead to Gorgie .......002 RobboM.................................001 Carl Fredrickson....................001 Biko........................................001 Sutol.......................................001 Boof........................................001 2nd place in my sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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