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]]> Tue Jan 17 2006 Farnborough Airshow http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c1031172.html My office sits right next to Farnborough airfield, giving a superb view of one of the top airshows. Here are some of the better photos taken over 2weeks of practice runs and shows. Thursday 20 July 2006: My office sits right next to Farnborough airfield, giving a superb view of one of the top airshows. Here are some of the better photos taken over 2weeks of practice runs and shows.

MiG29 V22 Osprey Red Arrows lined up for display Red Arrows View from the office canteen

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]]> Thu Jul 20 2006 Dartmoor walking - Andy's photos http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c848831.html Dartmoor walking - Andy's photos Saturday 28 January 2006: Dartmoor walking - Andy's photos

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]]> Sat Jan 28 2006 Walking on Dartmoor http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c844856.html A weekend of frosty walking on Dartmoor, all to remind Blair that he is now 30 years old. :o) Saturday 28 January 2006: A weekend of frosty walking on Dartmoor, all to remind Blair that he is now 30 years old. :o)

Saturday morning, a car park in Widecombe-on-the-Moor Wrapping up warm Alice found that the lure of shopping was too great On Dartmoor Andy A slight dusting on the paths Hunt Lunch stop Scrambling up a torr Nich and Kev Kev does his bit to build a cairn Liz's spag bol Sunday morning, another moor Blair was in charge of navigation Inspection of the mighty Upper East Dart Skinny waterfall... .. and nadgers cold to boot! Pony hunting, girlie style

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]]> Sat Jan 28 2006 New Year's Eve in Chapel http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c817347.html A great end to 2005 with a party at Rach and Lou's in the Peak District. Saturday 31 December 2005: A great end to 2005 with a party at Rach and Lou's in the Peak District.

Kev shows Rach the window Thirsty Xmas slippers Finest crystal Wonder Woman! I say old bean. Oooh, suits you sir! Arr geek Casualty evacuation

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]]> Sat Dec 31 2005 Hertfordshire smog http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c792041.html Having been rudely awoken by a large explosion at 6am, we decided to head west of Hemel Hempstead and get a look at the Buncefield oil depot fire. The smoke and local fog made for some good photo opportunities. Sunday 11 December 2005: Having been rudely awoken by a large explosion at 6am, we decided to head west of Hemel Hempstead and get a look at the Buncefield oil depot fire. The smoke and local fog made for some good photo opportunities.

Buncefield oil depot fire Helicopter and moon over fire Smog over frosty field Grand Union Canal in Ricky Flames visible from 10km away Smoggy sunset Rickmansworth Aquadrome

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]]> Sun Dec 11 2005 30th birthday party http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c755892.html To celebrate my 30th b'day, I was very fortunate to have 18 friends join me in a bunkhouse in Nant Peris for a weekend of fresh air and beer. Cheers guys! Saturday 5 November 2005: To celebrate my 30th b'day, I was very fortunate to have 18 friends join me in a bunkhouse in Nant Peris for a weekend of fresh air and beer. Cheers guys!

Liz and Blair Alice, Kev F, Duncan Blair Kev P and Lou Alex Liz and Duncan walking up Llanberis pass The Nant Peris running through the fields Tree in the Nant Peris Tree strainer in the Nant Peris Liz in pyjamas! Nant Peris Blair Rach and Lou Kev, Rach and Lou Kath and Amanda Rog Liz trying the beans Breakfast! Kev did his best to stay in bed as long as possible! Group photo Alice, Kev F, Liz and Alex in Betws-y-Coed

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]]> Sat Nov 5 2005 Rach and Lou's summer BBQ http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c679585.html The usual mix of Trentsiders and skiiers descended on the Rach and Lou's house for their annual summer BBQ. Saturday 3 September 2005: The usual mix of Trentsiders and skiiers descended on the Rach and Lou's house for their annual summer BBQ.

Rach's whiteboard Lou and Kev Rich and Laura Laura helping out with the punch consumption Rog and V arrive! Our BBQ host for the evening Rog and Lou put in a stint at the BBQ Howie the Rog! Lou, back of Jon's head, Neal Kev lowers the tone (and the sausage) Unknown lamb product BBQ paparazzi Jon displaying fancy tong skills There's a joke here... must resist... Party in the kitchen Screwed sausage Rach fails the Jacobs cracker test 1 million dollars! Rach inflicts his dastedly torture on Dr. Evil So Dr. Evil, now you must die by lathe!

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]]> Sat Sep 3 2005 Waterfall walk http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c679559.html A walk with Blair, Helen, Kev and Alice to see the waterfalls of the Mellte and Hepste, in the Brecon Beacons. Saturday 27 August 2005: A walk with Blair, Helen, Kev and Alice to see the waterfalls of the Mellte and Hepste, in the Brecon Beacons.

Porth yr Ogof Cave Blair inspecting the line Swgd Clun Gwyn Swgd Clun Gwyn Swgd Clun Gwyn Swgd Clun Isaf Gwyn Swgd Clun Isaf Gwyn Swgd Clun Isaf Gwyn Alice,Helen, Blair, Kev Sgwd yr Eira Sgwd yr Eira

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]]> Sat Aug 27 2005 Bonney BBQ http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c661920.html Bbq at Jim and Kirsty's to welcome new addition Fin to the family. Sunday 21 August 2005: Bbq at Jim and Kirsty's to welcome new addition Fin to the family.

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]]> Sun Aug 21 2005 Keane http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c598788.html 2nd concert in 3 days! Myself, Liz, Catherine G, Amanda, Kev P, Lou, Jon and Helie T went to the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park to see Keane. Wednesday 29 June 2005: 2nd concert in 3 days! Myself, Liz, Catherine G, Amanda, Kev P, Lou, Jon and Helie T went to the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park to see Keane.

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]]> Wed Jun 29 2005 Coldplay http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c595840.html Liz and I went to see Coldplay in concert at Crystal Palace. Monday 27 June 2005: Liz and I went to see Coldplay in concert at Crystal Palace.

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]]> Mon Jun 27 2005 Quorn BBQ http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c543728.html Rog & V hosted an excellent BBQ and rural pub crawl to celebrate the arrival of their new table (and their recent engagement!). Saturday 14 May 2005: Rog & V hosted an excellent BBQ and rural pub crawl to celebrate the arrival of their new table (and their recent engagement!).

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]]> Sat May 14 2005 Lou's b'day http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c506148.html Food and wine aplenty to celebrate Lou N's 30th birthday in Windsor, followed by a walk along the Thames. Saturday 16 April 2005: Food and wine aplenty to celebrate Lou N's 30th birthday in Windsor, followed by a walk along the Thames.

Jon couldn't wait for a glass Everybody out! Windsor sky Superman leading the way

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]]> Sat Apr 16 2005 Snowdonia http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c455447.html A weekend in Betws-y-Coed to catch up with friends and get some fresh air. Saturday 5 March 2005: A weekend in Betws-y-Coed to catch up with friends and get some fresh air.

Jon, Andy, Jane, Tim Miner's Bridge - waterfall viewing Line up Inspecting Swallow Falls Liz and Lou A depressingly good monkey impression Hail storm River Llugwy Frosty Sunday morning

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]]> Sat Mar 5 2005 A walk up the Mellte Valley http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c349383.html A Sunday stroll up the muddy Mellte valley with Liz, Rach, Lou and Kev. Sunday 21 November 2004: A Sunday stroll up the muddy Mellte valley with Liz, Rach, Lou and Kev.

Interesting side effects of a sticky lens cover

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]]> Sun Nov 21 2004 Rog and V's housewarming http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c335503.html A Trentside reunion at Rog and V's new house in Quorn. Saturday 6 November 2004: A Trentside reunion at Rog and V's new house in Quorn.

Creating curtains Walking in Bradgate Park

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]]> Sat Nov 6 2004 Alex's housewarming party http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c330106.html Lard's housewarming party at his new flat in Stonehaven. Saturday 30 October 2004: Lard's housewarming party at his new flat in Stonehaven.

Kath Lard's garden Lard and Hicksy Eating chips on Stonehaven seafront Surfing in Sonehaven! Stonehaven harbour Lard, Fin, Becs, Hicksy, Becs, Kath Our mission for the night was to burn the remains of a shed. Hicksy filling the incincerator Don't try this at home, kids - petrol and a ziplock bag Lard & Becs over see first failed attempt at lighting the fire. Smokey success! Lard unwraps his yard. Fin and Hicksy Lard washing his yard. Fin and Hicksy discuss picket lines Lard's yard (try saying that after 2pints) Matt helping out. Halloween Pob impression.

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]]> Sat Oct 30 2004 Norway - Hardangervidda http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c262848.html 2 days on the Hardangervidda plateau started with a short walk from the Fagerheim hut. We followed it with a 50km ride on the Rallervegen, the old navvie's road used for building the Oslo-Bergen trainline across the plateau. Thursday 12 August 2004: 2 days on the Hardangervidda plateau started with a short walk from the Fagerheim hut. We followed it with a 50km ride on the Rallervegen, the old navvie's road used for building the Oslo-Bergen trainline across the plateau.

Hardanger glacier from Highway 7 Helicopter ferrying building supplies Our hi-tech XC bikes. I wanted suspension, Liz would have settled for some decent gears! Liz waiting at Haugastol station View from the train. Finse station, 1222m. Ok, own up, who moved the points over?

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]]> Thu Aug 12 2004 Norway - Travelling to and from Bergen http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c262805.html On the road again, travelling from the Sognefjord down to Bergen, and then back east on Highway 7. This coincided with the area's hottest heatwave since 1946, with several days of temperatures regularly hitting the low 30'sC. Monday 9 August 2004: On the road again, travelling from the Sognefjord down to Bergen, and then back east on Highway 7. This coincided with the area's hottest heatwave since 1946, with several days of temperatures regularly hitting the low 30'sC.

A day by the beach in Sognefjord View across Sognefjord from a ferry Sheep everywhere... ..even on the road. And they wouldn't move for anything, including cars. Morning view from the tent. Still lake Evening view across Hardangerfjord Dolphins playing in Hardangerfjord, as we waited for a ferry. Dolphin jumping Porthole view across Hardangerfjord Campsite at Eidfjord. Discussing maps and routes! The moat around the car-park was a bit severe... Voringfossen, 180m/590ft freefall.

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]]> Mon Aug 9 2004 Norway - The Sognefjellet road and glacier lake kayaking http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c261868.html Some photos taken along Highway 55, the spectacular Sognefjellet road and a kayak trip to the snout of glacier. A large iceberg, approx 20m high, calved off the glacier within about 2mins of us pulling ashore, but of course no one had a camera ready. :o( Saturday 7 August 2004: Some photos taken along Highway 55, the spectacular Sognefjellet road and a kayak trip to the snout of glacier. A large iceberg, approx 20m high, calved off the glacier within about 2mins of us pulling ashore, but of course no one had a camera ready. :o(

The Nigardsbreen glacier. You don't see many of these at Hurley. Launching the boats Liz in front providing power; me at the back providing photographic support. Approaching the glacier Pulling ashore Scene of the iceberg calving (honest!) Glacier snout. Close up and personal with a glacier You need a lot of gin for that much ice. Iceberg dead ahead, Captain! The effects of a long day in the sun! Lunch time panorama

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]]> Sat Aug 7 2004 Norway - Jotunheimen hiking http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c261860.html A 2day hut-to-hut walk in the Jotunheimen mountains. Starting from Leirvassbu, we headed down to the DNT hut at Gjendbu (22km), unwisely opting for the 'shortcut over the ridge' plan, which looked easy on the map (ahem). Day 2 was a bit more relaxing, with a different 18km route back to the car. Friday 6 August 2004: A 2day hut-to-hut walk in the Jotunheimen mountains. Starting from Leirvassbu, we headed down to the DNT hut at Gjendbu (22km), unwisely opting for the 'shortcut over the ridge' plan, which looked easy on the map (ahem). Day 2 was a bit more relaxing, with a different 18km route back to the car.

Leirvassbu lake in the morning Glaciers all around The start of our ... followed by more moraine... ..and then even more chossy, loose scree and boulders. Top of the ridge. Not a cairn to be seen, so I made my own! Looking ahead into the valley Nick surveying the land. Nearing the end of a long day. Hellerfossen Walking towards Hellerfossen A red Back to Leirvassbu lake Hut hut!

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]]> Fri Aug 6 2004 Norway - Ridgewalking to snowboarding http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c261584.html Started with one of Norway's most popular day-walks, the impressive Bessegen Ridge. We then had 2days of touring taking in the Rondane National Park, the Troll Wall, the Troll Road (with a superbly scenic campsite) and a ferry trip along Geiranger fjord, before stretching our legs with a day's snowboarding at the Galdhoppigen ski centre. Monday 2 August 2004: Started with one of Norway's most popular day-walks, the impressive Bessegen Ridge. We then had 2days of touring taking in the Rondane National Park, the Troll Wall, the Troll Road (with a superbly scenic campsite) and a ferry trip along Geiranger fjord, before stretching our legs with a day's snowboarding at the Galdhoppigen ski centre.

Catching the ferry from Gjendeheim The aim of the day! Leaving the ferry at Memrubu Strangely, one of my shoes appeared on a rock... Looking west Looking east Bessegen ridge behind Nick. At the bottom of the ridge, the left lake is 50m lower, the right lake 350m lower. Looking up the ridge. Scrambling down the other side More cairns! Moss, mountains and sky - that's all there is in the Rondane. Upper Ula. The renound Ula Falls, #1 and #2 Ula falls, #1-3 Troll Wall. Europe's highest vertical rockface is to the right hand side of the right pinnacle. Description of Troll Wall, with Eiffel Tower to scale Troll Road Looking up the Troll Road... ...and looking back down. Scenic campsite Faint rainbow Cool sunset Ferry to Geiranger fjord Waterfalls in Geiranger fjord Seagulls, but no Norwegian Blue parrots Geiranger Liz modelling one of Norway's finest ice-creams... ... it may look like crap, but it tasted great! Geiranger Boarding on Galdhoppigen Nick

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]]> Mon Aug 2 2004 Norway - Oslo and Lillehammer http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c261037.html A great summer holiday in Norway for Liz and myself. Started in Oslo with a chance to play tourist and catch up with some friends that we met 5years ago in Australia. From there, we started the grand tour with a drive north to Lillehammer. Thursday 29 July 2004: A great summer holiday in Norway for Liz and myself. Started in Oslo with a chance to play tourist and catch up with some friends that we met 5years ago in Australia. From there, we started the grand tour with a drive north to Lillehammer.

Oslo harbour Oslo Radhus Siri, Liz, Nina, Harald Espen, Nick, Christine Ferry across Oslo harbour Viking Ship Museum Viking ships from 9th Century The Scream - Edward Munch gallery Fountain in the sculpture park Cooking in Lillehammer Therm-a-rest advert? Stave church More cooking, Sjoa campsite

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]]> Thu Jul 29 2004 Rach and Lou's BBQ party http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c241970.html A summer bbq party in the Peak District, with many Trentsiders in attendance. Monday 26 July 2004: A summer bbq party in the Peak District, with many Trentsiders in attendance.

Liz crossing the tracks View over Chapel Liz points out where Lou lives Meanwhile, the boys wait patiently for the pub. James, Kelly, Rach Rach gives Rog a lesson in how to start a BBQ with a vacuum cleaner. Turn on the blower! Rach disliked the thought of Instructions on what NOT to remove when fitting disc brakes Fig A, DO NOT remove these bolts. V and Jon get medieval on the sausage Ah, Mr. Monk! Kelly's cheesecake (going fast!) Preparing punch #1 Nothing to see here, move along... James confirms that the second batch of punch is indeed stronger. The fridge gets a re-stocking half way through the evening. Punch #2. Should punch have a head? Stair shenanigans The tiger is always a party animal. The girls starting to feel the strain The morning after the night before.

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]]> Mon Jul 26 2004 Amanda & Neil's house http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c231868.html Amanda & Neil's house Tuesday 13 July 2004: Amanda & Neil's house

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]]> Tue Jul 13 2004 Chertsey BBQ http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c207274.html An impromptu bbq picnic at Chertsey with Liz, Sandy, Kath C, Kath Y, Hayley, Lou & Jon. Monday 14 June 2004: An impromptu bbq picnic at Chertsey with Liz, Sandy, Kath C, Kath Y, Hayley, Lou & Jon.

Improvising methods of bbq-starting Sunset over the Thames Me, in charge of bananas and chocolate! Phnarr, phnarr... If only Alex were there to give the commentary. Bananas, chocolate AND marshmallows - Mmmmm... Attack of the Triffid grass

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]]> Mon Jun 14 2004 Leith Hill and bike cleaning http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c201305.html A few photos from a hot summer's evening ride around the bombholes of Leith Hill. Also, some shots of some clean bike bits before I rebuild my old bike. Tuesday 8 June 2004: A few photos from a hot summer's evening ride around the bombholes of Leith Hill. Also, some shots of some clean bike bits before I rebuild my old bike.

Jon, Lou, Sandy, Nich Liz Bomb holes near Coldharbour Leith Hill tower Bike bits, all shiny! Kitchen sink, not so shiny Clean wheels Spec Rockhopper frame (98/99)

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]]> Tue Jun 8 2004 Holland with Neil, Jim & Hicksy http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c180353.html Myself, Jim and Hicksy visited Neil at his place in Delft for a w/e of crazy biking and a night out in Amsterdam. Saturday 8 May 2004: Myself, Jim and Hicksy visited Neil at his place in Delft for a w/e of crazy biking and a night out in Amsterdam.

Delft - Neil's canal Delft town centre Delft town hall Delft main square Neil's flat Our Ministry of Sound CD collection Neil's new bike - Spez Epic Marathon Hicksy, Jim, Neil with the Ministry Collection Fiddling with butcher's bikes Cycling to the climbing wall Hicksy takes his butcher's bike cross country Post-climbing, a relaxing beer in the sun. Hicksy's shorts displaying extradorinary structural powers after a run-in with a bottle of strawberry cordial. Chinese food in Amsterdam My stripy hair job. Blue hairspray all round, thanks to Mrs. K Bonney! Blue hair and beers in Amsterdam Me, beer, etc etc Hicksy finds some new reading material Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, I believe. Chatting with a crazy Dutch guy Jim's interesting shirt design. Grabbing a taxi, in search of trance Emergency ATM stop. Having failed on the trance mission, we take a time-out Amsterdam

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]]> Sat May 8 2004 More Devon adventures http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c159220.html Another group gathering in North Devon - walking and surfing at Saunton, followed by Quantock biking. Saturday 17 April 2004: Another group gathering in North Devon - walking and surfing at Saunton, followed by Quantock biking.

Saunton beach on a gorgeous Saturday morning Saunton beach at low tide Helicopter fly past, on its way to RAF Chivenor Rock pool gully Sea slug? Blair finds a stick Blair tossing the caber?! Beach art Neil's new surf toy Phil vents his frustration at finding a broken spoke Crazy mountain boarders at the top of Smith Combe Jim, half way down Smith Combe Jim tries the river descent of Hodder Combe Nick's hobbit feet and dirty legs, post-ride Part of the gang Megan struggled to contain the effects of last night's ale

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]]> Sat Apr 17 2004 Lou and Jon's wedding http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c148753.html The wedding of Lou & Jon at Taunton School. Saturday 3 April 2004: The wedding of Lou & Jon at Taunton School.

Neil on the Quanotocks Preparing for the grand entrance A happily married man.. with bottle Nick P The happy couple Taunton School Rach & Lou Neil D IS Cameron Diaz Donna teaches Alex The look on Alex's face! Hellie T self-portrait Liz during our pre-wedding ride on the Quantocks Nich & Liz Bridesmaid and Best Man discuss tactics Bridesmaid Nich, Jon, Alex Helen & Alex.. Ba-dum..tsh! Donna and Alex Trentside types

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]]> Sat Apr 3 2004 Photos from Glencoe and Glen Nevis http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c124110.html A relaxing day spent taking photos. Saturday 21 February 2004: A relaxing day spent taking photos.

Stob Coire nan Lochan - poor climbing conditions for February! Stob Dearg... ah, the memories of night time climbing epics! Stob Dearg, River Etive and the head of Glencoe valley Liz lining up another photo Glen Nevis - Polldubh falls Could do with a bit more water, but a definite line down river left... Pool below Polldubh falls View down the Upper Nevis Upper Glen Nevis and Steall waterfall Looking back towards Ben Nevis Moss Glen Nevis footpath End of a winters day in Glen Nevis River Nevis River NEvis Sunset over Fort William

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2004 Buchaille Etive Beag ridge walk http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c124108.html A long walk up the Lairg Ghartain valley, and along the <A HREF=http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=220000&Y=755000&width=700&height=400&client=public&gride=&gridn=&keepicon=false&coordsys=gb&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&lang=&scale=100000 target=blank>Buchaille Etive Beag ridge</A HREF> in Glencoe, bagging Stob Dubh (958m) and Stob Coire Raineach (925m). Not much snow around for February, but it was nice and chilly (-7C on the summits). Friday 20 February 2004: A long walk up the Lairg Ghartain valley, and along the <A HREF=http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=220000&Y=755000&width=700&height=400&client=public&gride=&gridn=&keepicon=false&coordsys=gb&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&lang=&scale=100000 target=blank>Buchaille Etive Beag ridge</A HREF> in Glencoe, bagging Stob Dubh (958m) and Stob Coire Raineach (925m). Not much snow around for February, but it was nice and chilly (-7C on the summits).

START - Stob Coire Raineach, taken from the A82 car park. The Lairg Ghartain valley is on the left. Frozen moss Frozen stream Frozen stream Frozen pool Ice shapes Liz walking up the valley. At the head of the valley, overlooking Dalness and Loch Etive. Starting the climb to the ridge - view over Dalness and Loch Etive Bambi alert! Liz starting to climb the scree slope The start of the descent from Stob Dubh in normal Scottish conditions! Descending Stob Dubh towards the Mam Buidhe col Ice! View down Glencoe valley from Stob nan Cabar. Thats cloud covering the top of the photo, not a cock-up with the lens cover! Liz overlooking the A82 FINISH - Stob Coire Raineach again, 7hours later.

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]]> Fri Feb 20 2004 Sandy's birthday http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c101925.html Out and about in Windsor to celebrate Sandy's birthday Saturday 17 January 2004: Out and about in Windsor to celebrate Sandy's birthday

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2004 Biking, eating, fireworks - New Year 2004 http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c93389.html A few days spent in Devon at Jim and Kirsty's. Tuesday 30 December 2003: A few days spent in Devon at Jim and Kirsty's.

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]]> Tue Dec 30 2003 Xmas party at Leghorn http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c86685.html Xmas party at Leghorn Sunday 21 December 2003: Xmas party at Leghorn

Hicksy prepares his new game Hicksy leads the dancing by example Someone locked in a cupboard - can't remember who... Synchronised pointing leads to a messy kitchen floor Doing the housework... Nigel and Neil start an impromptu bout of wrestling. Nigel shows off his Landcruiser Neil preparing the Kahlua and Haagen-Daz cocktails Boo Boo likes it cheesy...

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]]> Sun Dec 21 2003 A walk in London village http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c70383.html A walk in London village Thursday 6 November 2003: A walk in London village

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]]> Thu Nov 6 2003 Annual Fireworks Party http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c70379.html All my photos - good, bad, blurry and dodgy! Saturday 8 November 2003: All my photos - good, bad, blurry and dodgy!

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2003 Halloween party at Amanda's http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c66621.html Halloween party at Amanda's Friday 31 October 2003: Halloween party at Amanda's

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]]> Fri Oct 31 2003 Flatiron Building, New York http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c60333.html Flatiron Building, New York Sunday 12 October 2003: Flatiron Building, New York

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2003 More New York http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c59908.html A ferry trip around Manhattan island. Saturday 11 October 2003: A ferry trip around Manhattan island.

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]]> Sat Oct 11 2003 New York, New York http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c59389.html A few days work in New York gave me the chance to visit a few famous landmarks: Times Square and the Empire State Building by night. Thursday 9 October 2003: A few days work in New York gave me the chance to visit a few famous landmarks: Times Square and the Empire State Building by night.

Times Square Times Square Broadway sign More of Times Square Empire State Building View from the ESB. Northern Manhattan Thats Macy's in the bottom right corner West Manhattan TV mast and moon Moon over railings Southern Manhattan

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]]> Thu Oct 9 2003 Adventures in Devon - Day 2 http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c58311.html Fun at Croyde Bay, before heading off to the Quantocks for more biking. Sunday 5 October 2003: Fun at Croyde Bay, before heading off to the Quantocks for more biking.

Group photo on a tractor The route 14.5km/9miles. Is Smith Combe one of the best natural singletrack's around??! Croyde bay cricket Jim, his new boat and Nick Nick, post-surfing Jim makes a getaway Holdford Combe Reaching the top of the moor Pioneering new routes!

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2003 Adventures in Devon - Day1 http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c58309.html A fun tour of Exmoor by bike (complete with wrong turns, hiking and the Bog of DOOM) before returning to our Croyde campsite and meeting a parrot. Saturday 4 October 2003: A fun tour of Exmoor by bike (complete with wrong turns, hiking and the Bog of DOOM) before returning to our Croyde campsite and meeting a parrot.

Liz and Helen The route - 27km/16.5miles (includes detours and walking!) The start Group discussion Slipstreaming across the moor - how efficient! Chasing the pack. Another discussion Hicksy takes a solo route up the hill Crossing a stream Walking across the moor Muddy foot Carrying over the Bog of Doom! Looks like a nasty accident?! Exhibit A in the trial of Blair Exhibit B - Further proof.. Exhibit C - Guilty, m'lud! Liz and Blair compare mucky legs The dead-end of a great descent - about turn! Neil escapes an Exmoor ditch (just). Distracted by a passing blackberry bush Saunton bay Saunton Saunton Duncan tames the parrot Ahoy there, Jim lad!!

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]]> Sat Oct 4 2003 TVR Tuscan http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c56861.html TVR Tuscan Tuesday 30 September 2003: TVR Tuscan

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]]> Tue Sep 30 2003 Neil and Lou's houseparty http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c56110.html Involving a BBQ heated to smelting temperatures, a hosepipe to cool it down again, Slippery Nipples, vicious man-eating tigers, etc. Just the usual then. Saturday 27 September 2003: Involving a BBQ heated to smelting temperatures, a hosepipe to cool it down again, Slippery Nipples, vicious man-eating tigers, etc. Just the usual then.

Neal scares the tiger with his shorts How many men does it take to light a BBQ? NASA prototype The Machell Siblings Inspecting the food - Kev with hosepipe at the ready! Burning stuff Jon wrestles with a sausage Neal loses his shorts to Lou?! James help with the bottle Kev makes friends with the Tiger... .. Attacking the tiger! Tiger's revenge! Its a massacre... Neil Jon Neil headstand?! Repeating the wedding party trick Laura instructs us on how to drink the Slippery Nipples Cheesy grins Lou & Charlie get ready Final instructions... Drink! Neal and Julie Kev cunningly ties up Julie's shoelaces Kev Lou & Jon - the next Trentside wedding! Kev takes on the leftovers

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2003 Outdoor fun in the Dolomites http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c52953.html Spent 5days based in Cortina - biking, walking, and an unpleasant experience with a storm on a via ferrata! Tuesday 9 September 2003: Spent 5days based in Cortina - biking, walking, and an unpleasant experience with a storm on a via ferrata!

On the way to Cortina Setting up camp in the rain Late night planning View towards Tofana Cristallo range Biking from the Cristallo range A handy picnic table. The cloud covered peak above Liz's head was the location of the next day's via ferrata. Heading down Val Padeon. Cortina church Cortina chapel Sunset at the campsite, Sorapiss range Another sunset at the campsite Moon rising over campsite Moon rising over campsite Liz at the start of her first via ferrata. Scrambling up, while the weather is good! Nick with big ominous cloud behind him. The start of the retreat! Back at the refuge, the storm moving away Liz back at the refuge. We had to melt the ice from her hair to take the helmet off. The mountain after the storm, approx 90mins after it started. Helicopter rescue of exhausted couple, 2hours after the storm finished. Cristallo range after the storm Day1 of 30km walk - Cascata di Fanes Cascata di Fanes Liz under Cascata di Fanes Another waterfall Liz under 2nd waterfall Half way up Val di Fanes Looking back down Val di Fanes End of day1, near the Rif. Lavarella Near the Rif. Lavarella We stayed in Rif Laveralla, on the right. Early morning sun, day 2. Fetchez les vaches!! Near Rif. Fedora Near Rif. Ra Stua, towards the end of the walk. On top of Grande Lazaguoi

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]]> Tue Sep 9 2003 Venice, Verona &amp; Lake Garda http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c52952.html A late-summer holiday for Liz and I in north-east Italy. Friday 5 September 2003: A late-summer holiday for Liz and I in north-east Italy.

Flooded roads in Venice Another canal St. Marks Basilica Flying rats! Grand Canal The obligatory Gondola ride Around the back streets in a gondola Rialto Bridge Bridge of Sighs St. Marks square Liz using a friendly lion as a camera rest Grand Canal by night from Rialto Bridge Canal reflection Verona panorama - the left side.. ...and the right side. Verona - Roman arena and Piazza Bra Verona by night Liz in the arena Mooching around Riva del Garde (in the rain)

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]]> Fri Sep 5 2003 Phil and Gaynor's wedding http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c47990.html Wedding at Earls Barton parish church, followed by a reception at Fawsley Hall. Saturday 30 August 2003: Wedding at Earls Barton parish church, followed by a reception at Fawsley Hall.

Steri-strips to the rescue! blah, agh, vrh, POISONOUS FROGS!

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2003 Bank Holiday w/e in the Gower http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c46175.html Lots of beach-time and biking at Afan Argoed. Saturday 23 August 2003: Lots of beach-time and biking at Afan Argoed.

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]]> Sat Aug 23 2003 Dublin http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c39625.html A weekend trip to Dublin. Friday 1 August 2003: A weekend trip to Dublin.

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]]> Fri Aug 1 2003 French Alps - Walk to Lake Palluel (2475m), Biasse Valley http://nickburton.fotopic.net/c24205.html A day walk from the carpark at the head of the Biasse valley (1440m) to the frozen Lake Palluel (2475m). Hard work going up but lots of fun sliding back down! Saturday 24 May 2003: A day walk from the carpark at the head of the Biasse valley (1440m) to the frozen Lake Palluel (2475m). Hard work going up but lots of fun sliding back down!

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