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[almostgone]

Really nice pics, Clarky. If the wife and I ever hit the lottery, Britain, Scotland, Ireland, and Iceland are on my "must see" list. Hope they let me bring the dog, I can't stray too far from him.

[NACH3]

Great pics IGI, and Clarky! Would love to get across the pond for sure!

Igi, what a vacation man! I'm not too far from Oregon lol in N Cali... Lemme know next time I may be able to come up etc

[Igifuno]

It is mate, I live in Central Scotland so right in the middle of scotland so we have all that round us. I love it it's the peace and quiet Igi i can just get the fishing gear and dogs and go. Some days i don't get much fishing done i just sit at the side of the loch or on the hills and just think what it is i want in life. As for sighting naa never heard of any for years daft cvnts eh a monster hahahaha. Fvckers must have been on drugs.

Sure is great to be able to do that, isn't it? I feel so lucky every time we go out around the house.. We can just go right up the street to mountains and trails and nature. I know I'm going to be extremely sad in five years when our younger daughter goes to college and we move closer to the city. I'm dreading it actually... We're going to have to sell the horses as well. I imagine will come back often, it's only a little over an hour away from the city.

[Igifuno]

Great pics IGI, and Clarky! Would love to get across the pond for sure! Igi, what a vacation man! I'm not too far from Oregon lol in N Cali... Lemme know next time I may be able to come up etc

Will definitely do that my friend. I know we'll be back as well, we haven't stopped taking about it since we've gotten back. We went to the farm this morning as well and took a long morning drive after I hit the gym and the wife was contemplating the far NE (like Maine) vs. the PNW for the retirement spot. I'm sort of leaning toward the PNW. Was just too cool out there. All in a day you can hit rainforests, mountains, trails, lakes, beaches and so much else.

Retirement is a long way away but it's fun (and scary) to think about.

[clarky.]

Out a walk with the dogs the day so took a few pics. As you can see in one gem fancys a goose hahaha.

[clarky.]

Few more pics. it was my daughter that seen the frogs i told her it was giving the other one a lift hahaha. The one of the white shed is the boat house. I actually go fishing here.

[Igifuno]

Lmao at the frogs. That's some beautiful country right there clarky. Good looking pups too!

[clarky.]

Lmao at the frogs. That's some beautiful country right there clarky. Good looking pups too!

Lol so was i she just about stood on them haha she shat it when they jumped haha. Thanks mate they are great great dogs.

[RaginCajun]

Bahahahahahaha a lil froggy style!

[almostgone]

Excellent pictures of the dogs too, Clarky. Will have to show the wife when I get home this morning.

[clarky.]

Excellent pictures of the dogs too, Clarky. Will have to show the wife when I get home this morning.

Thanks mate.

[Zodiac82]

Thanks man, I had a ton of fun taking them.

Double rainbow!!

Yeh that pic didn't do it justice though..it was a cool sight

[marcus300]

Clarky you remind me of myself walking around the countryside like a big fuking bear taking pictures, you get some strange looks when someone walks by?? I do lol

good pics and I will be taking more soon

[clarky.]

Clarky you remind me of myself walking around the countryside like a big fuking bear taking pictures, you get some strange looks when someone walks by?? I do lol

good pics and I will be taking more soon

..... Am the size of a fvcking gummy bear compared to you hahaha. Look forward to your pics mate.

[RaginCajun]

Check this out!

Found a whole patch of four leaved clovers!

[Igifuno]

Check this out! Found a whole patch of four leaved clovers! <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162939"/>

Never seen anything like it!! Great shot RC! Where'd you capture this beauty?

[RaginCajun]

Never seen anything like it!! Great shot RC! Where'd you capture this beauty?

While I was doing some walking along the bayou in Houston. I need some luck and wished your bro some also!

[Igifuno]

While I was doing some walking along the bayou in Houston. I need some luck and wished your bro some also!

You rock my friend. Thank you!

[clarky.]

Check this out!

Found a whole patch of four leaved clovers!

Fvcking cool RC. When i see them i always look for a four leaved one and have never ever found one.

[Zodiac82]

Never seen anything like it!! Great shot RC! Where'd you capture this beauty?

Damn...I remember as a little kid it was virtually impossible to come across or find a 4 leaf in and clover patch

Fvcking cool RC. When i see them i always look for a four leaved one and have never ever found one.

X2

[bsh]

Was there a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow brotha??? Nice shot and find...

[RaginCajun]

Was there a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow brotha??? Nice shot and find...

No pot of gold, I searched high and low!

I even looked for the damn leprechaun!!!

[kelkel]

Check this out!

Found a whole patch of four leaved clovers!

Damn I lost count.

[Igifuno]

Beautiful day at the farm.

[RaginCajun]

Beautiful day at the farm. <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162951"/> <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162952"/> <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162953"/>

That's awesome Iggi

Looks peaceful

[clarky.]

Beautiful day at the farm.

Stunning...

[RaginCajun]

Pics of the flooding in Houston yesterday













This one you can really see all the water around me. The road (looks like a river) towards the bottom that runs to the left (towards downtown) was about 3-4 feet under from the bayou overflowing.

[Igifuno]

Jesus RC, please be safe. Are your family and friends in good shape?

[Igifuno]

[RaginCajun]

Jesus RC, please be safe. Are your family and friends in good shape?

Yes bud, friends are safe. Don't have any family here in Texas but friends are family! It was nuts, second time in 2 years that has happened. It rained about 12-14 inches in some spots within a short amount of time. The pics of the bayou I live by (of course, right!), the bayou is normally 30 feet below those trees.

[marcus300]

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[Igifuno]

Love it Marcus. Really like the tree stump.

[marcus300]

[novastepp]

Amazing shots lately everyone.

I'm hoping to contribute some of my gardens and property when more begins to grow this spring.

[Igifuno]

Cool. Look forward to seeing it

[clarky.]

[clarky.]

History[edit]
The name was chosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of The Helix project, in 2005.[5] The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change and endurance of Scotland's inland waterways. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.[6]

According to sculptor Andy Scott, "The original concept of mythical water horses was a valid starting point for the artistic development of the structures."[7] He also said that he “took that concept and moved with it towards a more equine and contemporary response, shifting from any mythological references towards a socio-historical monument intended to celebrate the horse’s role in industry and agriculture as well as the obvious association with the canals as tow horses”.[7] In 2008 Scott created three-metre-high miniature versions in his Glasgow studio. These were then scanned by lasers to help the steel fabricators create accurate full-scale components.[8]

According to Scott the end result would be "Water-borne, towering gateways into The Helix, the Forth and Clyde Canal and Scotland, translating the legacy of the area into proud equine guardians".[9]

During the first year following the opening, nearly 1 million people visited the sculptures. [10]

Structure[edit]

Another view showing its hollow cladding and canal basin
Built of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding, The Kelpies are 30 metres high and weigh 300 tonnes each. Each Kelpie has 464 individual steel sheets on the exterior, of which only 2 required adjustment on site. Construction began in June 2013, and was complete by October 2013. However the process of fabricating the steel was several years in the making. SH Structures,[11] of Yorkshire, carried out this fabrication and also managed the erection of the sculptures on site.[12] The Kelpies are positioned either side of a specially constructed lock and basin, part of the redeveloped Kelpies Hub.

[Igifuno]

Clarky wow that is amazing. Thanks for the history as well. Enjoyed the read!

My daughter's element and animal is water horse as well. Very cool and can't wait to show her these.

[thisAngelBites]

Check this out!

Found a whole patch of four leaved clovers!

That's genetically modified clover. No luck for you.

[RaginCajun]

That's genetically modified clover. No luck for you.

Reported!

Where you have been