Pont Valentré – Arch bridge in Cahors, FRANCE
In 1306, the consuls of the city of Cahors decide on the construction of a bridge at a place called “Valandre”, on the western part of the meander of Cahors. Two other bridges then existed at Cahors : the Vieux bridge to the south and the Neuf bridge to the east.
The first stone of the new work of art was solemnly laid in 1308 by the First Consul Géraud de Sabanac. The construction site will last nearly 70 years, giving rise to the legend according to which the devil would have brought his assistance to the architect. In 1345 one can circulate on the deck, the three towers being probably completed only around 1380, despite the crises of the Hundred Years War.
Farner singing high harmony.
Still one of my favorites.
Wait for it.
Oh how the rock press hated them.
Eons ago, he borrowed my backup singers one night and I never saw ‘em again.
Shannon – 12579
Block quotes – 4
Say what you will about either of these guys.
Dave Mason
weak in the knees
A sound check by Vince Gill
RE: Shannon’s #8 comment.
He only links to the hot chicks on Twitter.
Liz Churchill.
Hmmm. You may be right.
Born a Lizard, I’d say.
Speaking of plane crashes, just watched the new to me Lynyrd Skynyrd documentary “If I Leave Here Tomorrow.” Sad.
Cornyn was instrumental in getting I-10 done quickly.
Maybe the last worthwhile thing he did.
So, what’s happening with shipping?
Especially the Black Sea.
Yep. Everyone knows that part of the story.
It’s unpleasantly cold outside at Chez Harp! Hope Billy cat finds a safe place for the night.
Edd Hendee’s plane crash – The Doofus at the airport put Jet A fuel in the tanks instead of 100LL.
Other news – I’m going to bed early. Don’t know why, just feel like it. Nite nite you all.
Hendee’s livelihood was on the line with the I-10 rebuild. As he was wont to do, Edd went to work figuring out how to get it done as fast as possible. There were unheard-of early completion incentives in every single contract. To this day I have no idea how they pulled it off. If I ever get to meet him… Read more »
Edd Hendee, Bettencourt, and someone who I have forgotten, deserve all the credit for shoving that Katy Freeway rebuild through and quickly.
Gulf Freeway at NASA Rd 1 and I10 east of Beaumont, perpetual construction.
FWIW; I was on the Gulf Freeway just last month and guess what? Still under construction. 😀
I’ll be glad when they invent an accurate, wireless Taser. I’m getting really tired of muddy cat prints all over my hood, windshield, and roof.
I remember that and thought it was unbelievable. Didn’t they add 6 lanes plus a HOV AND a Toll lane?
There’s an Aggie joke in here somewhere.
Two men are on opposite sides of the river. The first man shouts, “How do I get to the other side of the river?” The other man yells, “You ARE on the other side of the river.”
I’ve been feeding a stray cat that showed up a week ago, a gray and white, very cautious, but sure likes the chow here. Not sure if it is boy or girl. I’m calling it Billy or maybe Billie. It just had a close call in the back yard. I put out a bowl of food for B, and had… Read more »
How many peahens are in those flocks?
Maybe get back to the 70s tomorrow. The cool temp and strong wind made it unbearable outside today. So I’ll catch up on outdoor stuff tomorrow. For today, just taking it easy.
Give or take a year, the Apollo program put a man on the moon in 8 years.
Now, about that Gulf Freeway…
The Katy Freeway was completely rebuilt in five years.
Now, about that Gulf Freeway…
The Empire State Building was built in 13.5 months.
Now, about that Gulf Freeway….
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I almost did. 🙂
That wind picked up considerably late this afternoon.
And even though it has switched around to the SE already, it’s still nasty cold on top of the hills out here.
Re: OC story
Seventy year construction project? Dang.
/no I45 jokes
Louisiana man Marc Broussard does a fine cover of an old Bobby “Blue” Bland song.
We have peacocks in our neighborhood. For the most part, we collectively like having them around. But the folks who get their cars scratched up as the big birds try to roost on their tailgates and car roofs aren’t as happy as the others.
Today, Gov. DeSantis takes on Central Bank Digital Currency.
If I can start getting the rotted produce from the grocery store, the coffee grounds from the TOK or its alternate, all the sale flyers that get delivered, and the Amazon boxes cut up, I can feed quite a few worms. If I get any veges out of the garden, particularly yellow squash and cherry tomatoes, I should be able… Read more »
Just don’t turn the damn thing loose in my neighborhood.
It would make a lovely table centerpiece anyhow.
tastes like chicken. . . . .
Our neighbor up on the hill lost his male Peacock, last seen heading this way. I wonder if they’re good to eat? 😀
#24 – I figure I gan get the worms up to a level to make compost for the garden. Then I can grow stuff in the garden to feed the worms. That’s about as far as I’ve gotten in the planning and experimentation stage. I found the YT channel “Robbie and Gary Gardening Easy” some time ago, and she (Robbie)… Read more »
Hhhmmm, looks like I forgot to read today’s Hammy comments. And now I’ve had lunch and it’s time for a nap…
They sure are proud of these anti-fatigue mat runners for the kitchen.
I have a lovely memento of my dad’s mom who came to the US from Ireland as an 8-year-old with her family. She was a horse lover, and maybe I got some of my love of horses from her. She was also an artist (self-taught), and one of her three sons was also an artist. I have her oil painting… Read more »
#24 – I figure I gan get the worms up to a level to make compost for the garden. Then I can grow stuff in the garden to feed the worms. That’s about as far as I’ve gotten in the planning and experimentation stage.
Nobody reads his posts.
#25
I was on a roll with the C&C, and that’s how Childers closed out his column, with that video.
I prolly didn’t come up for air when it was originally posted. I was busy editing out/shortening the C&C info.
#14 Tedtam, Shannon posted that in his #8.
#20 EG
What are you going to do with your worms? Are you trying to get worm castings to improve your garden soil, or is there another end to your means?
Maybe you’re looking to supply fisherman with bait, or some such. Or it’s just a new hobby.
Inquiring minds, so on and so forth.