Matt's old bird

[Matt2matt2002]

Took the Old Bird for a spin today and called in to the King's museum, Aberdeen University.



Plaque on outside showed the buildings date.



I always come away feeling quite humble after seeing such an old building.



They are running an exhibition at the moment showing North East Scotland's involvement in Fiji

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/museums/exhibitions/kings-museum.php

Anyone been to Fiji?

Matt

PS.
How do you do that thing were the link is hidden behind a word?

[rualexander]

Yes, spent three weeks touring in Fiji in 2002, when I was living in New Zealand, just before moving back to Scotland.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rualexander/sets/72157594471105998/
Great country with very friendly people, Bula! Bula!

To hide a link behind a word or phrase you need to enter it like this :
(url=insert link here) insert word or phrase here (/url)
But use square brackets instead of the round brackets I've used

[Matt2matt2002]

Thanks for the tip.
I am using my Nexus 7 tablet at the moment.
Don't think its possible. But will try my  computer later.
Matt

[StuntPilot]

Matt

Great photos and great building! You are getting more sunshine than us here in the Borders. Maybe your move up north was a good one!

Went to Fiji many years ago. It was the second military coup with Colonel Rambuka in charge. Only six of us got off the plane. The place was deserted.

There were road blocks everywhere but the machine gun toting Fijian soldiers were very friendly thank goodness. We hired a car and rocked up to some five star hotel with a Swiss couple we met. The security guard poured us free drinks at the bar and let us use the swimming pool and beach as there was not a soul around! Surreal experience indeed. A great place Fiji whatever the political climate!

Richard

[Matt2matt2002]

Thanks for the compliments on my snaps.
Just back from a wee morning ride around the lanes of sunny Scotlandshire.

Here's the old bird parked outside.

[Danneaux]

Now *there* is a classic photo, Matt! Really nice job.

Your Old Bird is "old" just as a term of endearment and affection -- it has never looked fresher or more ready for anything!

Best,

Dan.

[alfie1952]

Hi Matt,

Lovely setting, showing off a lovely bike. Lambda pedals are the business.

Regards, Alfie

[jags]

That's a super photo look's like a film set. to much rain here today for cycling or even walking.
roll on a good dry day so as i can get out for a decent spin on me bike.

[Andre Jute]

Such beautiful buildings, so well photographed.

[peter jenkins]

Nice house you've got there, Matt.
Bet you don't see too many double glazing salesmen....

Cheers,

pj

[Matt2matt2002]

Nice house you've got there, Matt.
Bet you don't see too many double glazing salesmen....

Cheers,

pj

Thanks Peter.
My post should have read, " outside a castle".
Not my house unfortunately.
Often wondered what its like inside a place like that.
Such small windows. Must be dark inside.
A couple of cars parked around the back indicated that the owners had a bob or two!
Not sure if it would be classified as a castle. There are quite a few in the area. I'll do some research.
Matt

[jags]

cost a feckin fortune to heat it i bet.still makes for a great photo.
i got a lovely 35 miles in this morning  ,very windy going out but a great spin home.
only problem i had besides nearly getting knocked by  car was i had bad indigestion for the intire 35 miles
i took a few photos if there anyway good i will ask Dan to post them only thing my Raleigh is in one, must buy a thorn sticker that would qualify me to post photos of a super bike.

[julk]

Jags,
If you ask nicely, I am sure Dan could photoshop a Thorn logo onto your Raleigh bike photo
julk.

[jags]

         yes i bet he could, i never thought of that one julian
i have a nice one on facebook from my spin today 

[Danneaux]

Will do,  jags. Just stepped in the door from an 85-miler. Heavy headwind the last 40 miles.

All the best, 

Dan.