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Unearthing the Unusual and Excavating the Extraordinary. Despite sometimes being labelled as a flying rat, the humble pigeon has often proven itself a worthy weapon of war. Yet the Pigeons greatest moment was still to come, because during WW2 the american behaviourist B. F Skinner decided to invent a Pigeon Guided Missile. Yes You read that right. Perhaps a tiny pigeon sized cockpit for the winged avian to gently slide into, grip the controller .
Young; in-depth writing on travel, culture and adventure. This week, I published my first book. Last winter, between Christmas and New Year, my brother and I took a wander out into the highlands. The Dance in the Sn.
An interesting read about an English guy who tries to toughen himself up while living in Japan. Mission To Latvia, Summer 2009.
Tuesday was pretty much a day of us travelling to karuzawa and hitting a few places along the way. Namely the Nikko national park that was on the route we were taking to karuzawa. We got to see some real natural beauty of the Japanese Alps and countryside. But as you can see just having such a view of the land around us was a sight to behold.
Sunday, June 17, 2012. Ruth Lake Scout Backpacking Trip. June 15-16 I helped take the scouts to Ruth Lake in the Uintas. We had a successful backpacking, fishing, and hiking trip. One of the best outcomes was that all the five boys caught fish. mostly using my pole and flies. It was beautiful but cold at night. With no fires allowed statewide, we cooked our meals and fish on backpacking stoves. Fifth Ward Scouts, two leaders, two dads. Ruth Lake Scout Backpacking Trip.
Blog of a reader, writer, and dreamer. This is my regular FridayPhrases. Post FridayPhrases is a weekly microfiction event on Twitter. Check out the link for more information. Here is Part 9 of my Describli. And feedback, always welcome.
The Battle of Arbedo was fought on June 30, 1422 between the Duchy of Milan and the Swiss Confederation. The Swiss had an initial success against the Lombard cavalry charge. Then Carmagnola brought his crossbowmen forward, while dismounting his cavalry. The dismounted men-at-arms used pikes. The Swiss were further under pressure by the crossbow fire on the flanks.