tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post6591389711460143761..comments2023-03-31T08:26:17.996-07:00Comments on Hanging On My Word: Windmills of my MindLittle Nellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-12433025894135926172013-08-05T19:17:51.139-07:002013-08-05T19:17:51.139-07:00A sweet introduction to this post, that pic of you...A sweet introduction to this post, that pic of yours on the beach. <br />Nice glimpse on the area. Love that wind sculpture they installed in that vid. <br />You may not fancy yourself as a new Manrique... <br />but that mobile you did is graceful, well balanced and it does the trick. <br /><br />PS: envious of your garden... <br /><br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-17062482677874059322013-08-04T14:16:50.417-07:002013-08-04T14:16:50.417-07:00You, at four, on the beach....remember when we cou...You, at four, on the beach....remember when we could sit like that? Goodness, what a magical photograph...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-50534495879842054622013-08-04T10:48:14.445-07:002013-08-04T10:48:14.445-07:00I love old windmills, partially because I spent my...I love old windmills, partially because I spent my life in aircraft engineering - very high tech, and everything stripped to the bone for lightness. The simple engineering and robustness of the design of the old mills is a nice counterpoint. As for other old technologies, I like to think of how I would attack the problem given the constraints they worked under. Wind generated electricity, I'm not so happy with. I think it is very over-rated, since there has to be a reliable back-up, and it's hugely expensive and very unsightly. The salinas here on Lanzarote were truly green, with wind power to pump the water into the evaporating pans, where solar power drove off the water. The end product preserved fish, without needing electrical or gas powered refrigeration.<br />Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646486944120926042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-26243994460552831512013-08-04T06:27:34.939-07:002013-08-04T06:27:34.939-07:00Oh my gosh, I can't believe how much I have mi...Oh my gosh, I can't believe how much I have missed on here. I'm sorry. I see you on FB and think of you lots, Marilyn. I love your Dad's paintings, especially how he captures the rain coming down from the sky in sheets.<br /><br />What a great all around post.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-63791895539333149082013-08-03T22:44:54.095-07:002013-08-03T22:44:54.095-07:00Love the old photo of you at the beach. Your Dad d...Love the old photo of you at the beach. Your Dad did have a good photographic eye. The windmill and the camels is a super sepia shot too.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-35686221032079683412013-08-03T20:34:12.934-07:002013-08-03T20:34:12.934-07:00Jardin de Cactus looks like an amazing place, even...Jardin de Cactus looks like an amazing place, even more beautiful when the cactus flower.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-75066194755581609372013-08-03T20:06:29.302-07:002013-08-03T20:06:29.302-07:00On not tearing down old buildings, I was reminded ...On not tearing down old buildings, I was reminded of similar structures here - the vintage oil wells in Brea Canyon, California. During the early 20th century there was an oil boom out there and there were those scaffold-like towers as thick as thieves. Once the boom ended (more likely, was controlled by an oil conglomerate) they just left those towers standing...and they are still there. Some of them are terribly rickety, but the historical society seemed to want to keep them. Sounds like a dangerous preservation to me! Thanks for the tangent, I haven't thought of those in quite some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-65976537807681544922013-08-03T20:03:22.439-07:002013-08-03T20:03:22.439-07:00I think they only object because they will spoil t...I think they only object because they will spoil the rich folks' view of the ocean, desert or plains, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-48577484348967435862013-08-03T12:51:21.416-07:002013-08-03T12:51:21.416-07:00I alway associate windmills with the story of Don ...I alway associate windmills with the story of Don Quixote. The tone poem / cello concerto by Richard Strauss captures the wind and movement in a sculpture of sound. (my instrument plays the part of wind and also sheep!) I love mobiles and perhaps one day will see Manrique's work in person. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-43651035810295111022013-08-03T05:02:37.070-07:002013-08-03T05:02:37.070-07:00The Thomas Crown Affair with Faye Dunaway is one o...The Thomas Crown Affair with Faye Dunaway is one of my favourite films with that haunting tune. Having been to Lanzarote more than once it's always great to see your photos from there. Great post Nell.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-70832406753504338972013-08-03T03:12:28.967-07:002013-08-03T03:12:28.967-07:00I'd completely forgotten about those little pa...I'd completely forgotten about those little paper / plastic windmills. We used to get them at fairs and sometimes make our own - another trip down memory lane.Jackie van Bergenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108390437411946657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-19454474717112282502013-08-02T19:59:00.897-07:002013-08-02T19:59:00.897-07:00Always loved that song. Your father's paintin...Always loved that song. Your father's paintings are just beautiful.Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-71534038013323069872013-08-02T15:13:18.351-07:002013-08-02T15:13:18.351-07:00On reading your reply to "boundforoz", I...On reading your reply to "boundforoz", I had to go back & take a closer look at your last photo, & yes, there they were - those weird behemoths I find unsettling. They seem to me like some sort of weird alien robots waiting to follow their masters' commands.La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-59325815598729757952013-08-02T09:21:25.822-07:002013-08-02T09:21:25.822-07:00Karen, I wish I could take credit for the poem but...Karen, I wish I could take credit for the poem but it's actually the lyrics of the song 'Windmills of Your Mind', which leapt into my head when I first started this post. I really must ake a few windmills now!Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-9034184235853514852013-08-02T08:25:46.329-07:002013-08-02T08:25:46.329-07:00This was marvelous, and I agree, I so enjoyed how ...This was marvelous, and I agree, I so enjoyed how your mind spun such a delightful tale for us. Your opening poem, has such a pretty ring to it, and it's funny but your photo just fits it perfectly well. I have a few of them around my garden and flower beds, as it helps in a friendly way to deter unwanted creatures.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-81354864296778453522013-08-02T06:30:57.545-07:002013-08-02T06:30:57.545-07:00The Old Ways Are Usually To The Most Effective Way...The Old Ways Are Usually To The Most Effective Ways.<i>Use Well What Youve Got</i> is a good motto for both Energy & your Dad's Fine Art.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-46353246120168973882013-08-02T06:22:51.329-07:002013-08-02T06:22:51.329-07:00The first photo and your memories of building sand...The first photo and your memories of building sandcastles are special and lovely. I have started recording my childhood memories and attaching photos where possible. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-50128927565277513452013-08-02T05:43:42.586-07:002013-08-02T05:43:42.586-07:00Hello
This is my first time at sepia Saturday
I mu...Hello<br />This is my first time at sepia Saturday<br />I must say I loved the picture of you as a little girl on the beach at Chaoel st Leonard's because I lived just up the road at Skegness and spent many a happy hour building castles just like yours and I do remember the paper flags and having a windmill like yours ... Simple pleasures !<br />Jackie Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586323704318587473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-41762217503643060172013-08-02T04:58:02.993-07:002013-08-02T04:58:02.993-07:00I love the architecture of windmills, even without...I love the architecture of windmills, even without the sails. Here in the US, the very sleek and modern-looking windmills seem to spark controversy whenever a community wants to explore wind power. Mostly the controversy is over their appearance. I think they look like art, but no one is asking me. <br /><br />I enjoyed reading and learning more about Lanzarote and seeing both your dad's and your artwork, both the pinwheels and the mobile. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-65101965005418940402013-08-01T22:49:34.333-07:002013-08-01T22:49:34.333-07:00Who knows what I had in mind when choosing the pro...Who knows what I had in mind when choosing the prompt - as you know, it is best to just let your eyes drift down a patchwork of old images and alight on a particular one under the guidance of sepia luck. It's a lovely picture of you - and any post with a reference to Manrique gets a massive vote of approval from me.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-40492008182141236782013-08-01T05:33:14.262-07:002013-08-01T05:33:14.262-07:00You can see them silhouetted on the horizon in the...You can see them silhouetted on the horizon in the last picture, providing quite a contrast to the old windpumps in the foreground.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-47629021007642804772013-08-01T03:49:03.224-07:002013-08-01T03:49:03.224-07:00You say they are like sketches but I like them, yo...You say they are like sketches but I like them, your father was very talented. <br /><br />Also you are promoting the island very well!Rob From Amersfoorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126935681056217032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-36114691207258360732013-07-31T17:00:35.722-07:002013-07-31T17:00:35.722-07:00Very interesting. How about the modern-day equival...Very interesting. How about the modern-day equivalent, the massive wind turbines. Do they have any of those on your island ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-49970738903582729972013-07-31T14:20:10.722-07:002013-07-31T14:20:10.722-07:00Photos of children taken from their own height/vie...Photos of children taken from their own height/viewpoint have such a different character to those taken from an adult's eye-height. We made those windmills too, but the most durable ones were made with old X-ray negs of some similar material. I also made plenty of mobiles, something you just don't see very often these days - at least not here, you don't.<br /><br />I must say I rather fancy that idea of never knocking down an old building - people these days seem to be too keen to knock something down as soon as it doesn't quite fit with their current needs/lifestyle//sense of fashion/whatever.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-31789403713097363692013-07-31T13:32:14.947-07:002013-07-31T13:32:14.947-07:00Nice post, Nell. I didn't know that Lanzarote ...Nice post, Nell. I didn't know that Lanzarote is known as the windy island. It always looks so calm in your photographs.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.com