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Norway is a Country and a Land where there are still a few marvels... its architecture is just wonderful.
The year 872 is when Norway started out as a Kingdom.
Fortunately, some buildings have been saved and are still standing.
To stop the stereotype, it is not just about fjords and vikings... or blonde people!
Make notes that this year's Dawlish Triathlon will take place on 20th September 2015 at Dawlish Warren.
In February 2014, Dawlish and the South coast of Devon were in the News to report that the epic storm destroyed the rail track between Exeter and Cornwall. A lot of people couldn't believe what happened. It was like a scene from a film where the sea wall was sucked by the sea leaving the track suspend in mid-air! (see and read full article from BBC News HERE).
Thankfully, the link has been repaired after months of hard work and life is back to normal in this seaside town.
A wonderful and quaint place to go for Summer holidays and relax or decide to get healthy by joining the Exe Trail for some wonderful cycle rides along the fantastic landscape.
image source Hazelwood
However, the alternative for sport aficianados is Dawlish Triathlon. Something special to reach the "extra mile" (excuse the pun), during a so called relaxing weekend.
This year's event will see a standard "Olympic" distance triathlon:
Number of entrants will be limited to 600.
To clarify once more Dawlish Warren is just next to Dawlish town - check Google Maps HERE It is the place where tourists and holiday makers choose to go to enjoy their breaks (even for long weekends) throughout the year.
Families are welcome. Dog friendly holiday parks by the sea are also a possibility.
It is certainly not too late to train and get ready for a day of fun and entertainment along the sea of Dawlish Warren.
image source Dawlish Triathlon Facebook page
And after this effort, there are a few activities available within a few miles. The one suitable for everyone is certainly Powderham Castle. You will learn and discover part of the English history. If guided tour is not your cup of tea, visit the secret garden, the rose garden of even shop at the Country Store's Food Hall. The choice is yours!
If you have never visited Devon and went instead to other countries, you may have missed something at your doorstep.
South Devon will give you a fantastic view over the river Exe - and the estuary - Exmouth can be reached by bicycle and ferry from Starcross and cycling gently on the new implemented shared paths is something to remember. Be part of the nature with some pit stops at family run pubs with locally sourced food and refreshements.
Afterall you can go to Dawlish Warren Triathlon just for fun as a spectator if you don't feel to be fit enough to do the race. Support is certainly always needed and welcome!
During the 1970s and 80s, a few if not a lot of clothes had the mention of "acrylic" on the inside label.
Usually pullover and sweatshirts would be not as soft as they are nowadays.
Acrylic was the material of that time - a bit like formica for kitchen tables and chairs. It was durable laminated plastic which could resist shocks and stains. Then furniture fashion and trends changed for wood tops and then stainless steel or glass, without forgetting marble or granite.
Acrylic has not disappeared. In fact, it seems that it is part of the engineers' secret toolbox.
Have you heard of tesa 4965? Indeed tesa, the adhesive tape - "...a tackyfied acrylic adhesive...".
Tesa is now part of the aviation sector - and this is not about toys or models but real full size planes.
Remember a few weeks back (May 2015) when someone spotted something rather odd on an EasyJet passenger plane?
In this case, this is called "speed tape" very resistant too.
...aluminised pressure-sensitive tape used for minor repairs on aircraft and racing cars until a more permanent solution can be found. Resistant to water, solvents, flames, UV light and heat the tape can also be used to repair bullet damage to combat aircraft... Source
Overall, people like to know what is exactly going on and why tape is used to fix the structure of a plane. Questions are emerging: is it safe to fly with a piece of tape to hold things together? Knowing that an airplane has to face pressure and extreme temperature too!
But, it is not normal material... even if it looks basic. Its texture and components are made to last whatever the weather.
When you think that some manufacturers are producing promotional acrylic coasters made to resist the heat of a cup of tea/coffee, it clearly shows that it is a versatile synthetic fibre.
Of course, there might be a difference between high-tech acrylic tape and the one used to make beermats. Meanwhile, it is to show that some "old tricks" can still be used in the 21st century where everyone believe that digital technology is the way forward!
"Never say never" is still applicable!
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