Stonehenge

[JakeStarkey]

I see some angles but not angels. Yup, chump, you and facts do not co-exist.

 

[Vigilante]

I see some angles but not angels. Yup, chump, you and facts do not co-exist.

Oh, I hit the wrong letters....... But a definite #1, and, as always a #4....so predictable! You are so easy libtard!

 

[JakeStarkey]

You are always a definite F compared to my A.

 

[Vigilante]

You are always a definite F compared to my A.

...Your A stands for

 

[JakeStarkey]

Crop circles for heaven's sake.

 

[Vigilante]

Crop circles for heaven's sake.

STILL can't answer the question about microwaves....Thanks for playing Jakeass, your inability to explain it leaves you open to ridicule.

 

[HenryBHough]

I see some angles but not angels. Yup, chump, you and facts do not co-exist.

And that, youngster, earned you a brand new pair of 'jammies!

 

[Sunni Man]

In 2004 the medical device company that I did engineering work for sent me to England for a week to evaluate some manufacturing equipment.

I stayed at a B&B in the small quaint village of Newquay which is located on the southwest coast in the area called Cornwall.

Amazingly, the village of Newquay the place were UK surfers flock to go surfing in the cold Atlantic ocean. It was surreal to walk down the street of this quaint english village and see all of the shops selling surf boards and "Hang 10" T shirts to the British long haired surfer dudes which seemed to be everywhere. ..

Anyway, at the end of the week I rented a car to drive back to London and catch my flight to the US the next day. Checking my map I noticed that Stonehenge was fairly close. With a few extra hours to kill I took a slight detour to visit the fabled site.

I parked the car and entered the gift shop to purchase a ticket. After buying the entry ticket. I had to walk thru a tunnel that went under the road and emerged in the main Stonehenge area where the large hewn blocks are stacked upon the vertical ones.

The only disappointing part was that you had to stay on a circular path which went around the outside of the ancient monument. I really wanted to get a lot closer and touch the stones. .....

 

[konradv]

Different angels, but that's too complicated for you to understand. I thought YOU started the name calling!

The view was from the same side , so the exact angle is irrelevant. No name-calling, that's your thing. Two more errors. Quit while you're behind.

 

[Vigilante]

Different angels, but that's too complicated for you to understand. I thought YOU started the name calling!

The view was from the same side , so the exact angle is irrelevant. No name-calling, that's your thing. Two more errors. Quit while you're behind.

I looked at those pictures again, and the roads are the same...You're simply stupid!

But continue, you're entertaining!

 

[Delta4Embassy]

It's amusing how easily people fall in love with a bunch of old rocks arranged in a mystifying pattern, but none of these people marvel over the true wonders of antiquity as seen in China.

Terracotta Army - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

The Song Dynasty in China Asia Topics in World History

China s Seven Ancient Wonders Chinese Ancient Man-Made Wonders


Ancient China was doing things centuries before Europe hit upon it or "discovered" it. An ancient Chinese water irrigation system in fact has been in use for the last 2200 years and it's still in use. But people get all misty eyed about Roman irrgation system now in ruins, but no one marvels over Chinese version so good they're STILL in use today.

Give credit where credit's due is all I'm saying.

 

[irosie91]

delta----how do you know over which people marvel? We in "the west" look upon Stonehenge as something near to ourselves------so??? We look upon the marvels of the MAYAN culture was "close to us" also-----so? -------sheeeeesh, you are picky

 

[Luddly Neddite]

It's amusing how easily people fall in love with a bunch of old rocks arranged in a mystifying pattern, but none of these people marvel over the true wonders of antiquity as seen in China.

Terracotta Army - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

The Song Dynasty in China Asia Topics in World History

China s Seven Ancient Wonders Chinese Ancient Man-Made Wonders


Ancient China was doing things centuries before Europe hit upon it or "discovered" it. An ancient Chinese water irrigation system in fact has been in use for the last 2200 years and it's still in use. But people get all misty eyed about Roman irrgation system now in ruins, but no one marvels over Chinese version so good they're STILL in use today.

Give credit where credit's due is all I'm saying.

Why do you think people don't marvel over those things? It just happened that this thread is about Stonehenge.

I still remember when National Geographic magazine did an article on the amazing, stunning, terracotta soldiers.

The history of China's accomplishments are fascinating.

 

[longknife]

Ignoring all the BS posts -

There are dozens of stone rings all around Great Britain! They were clearly calendars and indications now suggest they were topped with wooden platforms.

 

[Mad Scientist]

"Who the f*ck builds a Stonehenge?"

It's Prison far too easy to escape!

 

[Darkwind]

Whatever it was used for...it's still fascinating.

Right now it's better than it had been for over 50 years. The garish "visitor center", replete with touristy gift shop, has been banished! The nearby highway still destroys what should be the silence. Some say a proposed tunnel under the site will fix that but others worry the work could wreak destruction. First visit, back in the 60s, there was no fence so you could walk unmolested among the stones. Later that was no longer allowed except for those who came on an escorted package tour. It's best seen when open for the occasional religious observance but you need to be in proper dress and with a recognized group. I haven't been back in some ten years so am not certain of the degree of access currently available.

Location is such that if you're not driving it's just best to book with a day tour, especially one doing the sunrise visit which ensures best access and minimal crowding.

Don't pay any attention to ^^^. He's wrong.

The tunnel has been there for many years, its quiet and peaceful, very pristine.

Go with or without a tour, gift shop is very tasteful, inexpensive, high quality.

Sheep and ravens mingle with the stones and tourists.

The shop is presented well, that is true. But a lot of what they sell is pretty silly. I do like the mead they sell though. That is quite good!

Stonehenge Mead?

Hmm.......Now I"m curious.........lol

 

[NLT]

Wish I were younger...and had more money. I'd love to see it. And Bora Bora. And visit Ireland and Scotland.

Gracie

Don't give up on your dream. International travel isn't nearly as expensive as you might think.

As for youth ... Last time we went to Stonehenge, I was walking bone on bone in my knee. Ended up in a wheelchair in the airports coming home and had total knee replacement.

Not that I recommend that but its not necessary to be young and in excellent condition. OTOH, I do recommend you actually train before you go. Its worth it.

When the wife and I went to England and Scotland two years ago , the flight cost us $5000.00 and we spent about $250 a day on accomadations, food and drink. Car rental was another $200 Not counting gifts that we bought to bring home the total cost of the trip for 10 days was over $8000. Not cheap by any means.

 

[Gracie]

Wish I were younger...and had more money. I'd love to see it. And Bora Bora. And visit Ireland and Scotland.

Gracie

Don't give up on your dream. International travel isn't nearly as expensive as you might think.

As for youth ... Last time we went to Stonehenge, I was walking bone on bone in my knee. Ended up in a wheelchair in the airports coming home and had total knee replacement.

Not that I recommend that but its not necessary to be young and in excellent condition. OTOH, I do recommend you actually train before you go. Its worth it.

When the wife and I went to England and Scotland two years ago , the flight cost us $5000.00 and we spent about $250 a day on accomadations, food and drink. Car rental was another $200 Not counting gifts that we bought to bring home the total cost of the trip for 10 days was over $8000. Not cheap by any means.

IF I ever went there (not), I would hafta find a buddy I know online that lives there and crash at their place cuz I can't afford 250 per day. Ouch.

 

[emilynghiem]

"Who the f*ck builds a Stonehenge?"

It's Prison far too easy to escape!

Never mind the [Crop Circles], let's talk about the henge
What henge is that again?
It's the Stonehenge, it's the Stonehenge!
God, it is the greatest henge of all ! ! !

YLVIS LYRICS - Stonehenge

 

[Mad Scientist]

"Would give them you car?"

"What do you mean? OF COURSE I'd give em the car!"