The Countdown - or rather the count UP.

[antipodean exile]

Nov 6th - 1528 Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes the first known European to set foot in Texas.

Which must have come as a complete surprise as he was heading for Fiji - Greetings Woopert sports day fine and sunny but not as hot as you - winter low of 16 degrees yesterday - I see Luis got a bit peckish towards the end of the game how are they going to stop the grub from munching people - ATB

 

[Wooperts_duck]

"I see Luis got a bit peckish towards the end of the game how are they going to stop the grub from munching people" - Perhaps Chiellini should have removed his teeth for him, with his fist. Save the dentist doing it


The Siege of Vienna in 1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, to capture the city of Vienna, Austria. The siege signalled the pinnacle of the Ottoman Empire's power and the maximum extent of Ottoman expansion in central Europe. Thereafter, 150 years of bitter military tension and reciprocal attacks ensued, culminating in the Battle of Vienna of 1683, which marked the start of the 15-year long Great Turkish War.

Hello anti Lovely day here again, long may it continue # cue rain #. Thought England played better last night, but still some fine tuning required. Home now to a heroes welcome....

 

[saintrichie123]

Uesugi Kenshin born (上杉 謙信?, February 18, 1530 – April 19, 1578) was a daimyo who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku period of Japan.

He was one of the most powerful lords of the Sengoku period. While chiefly remembered for his prowess on the battlefield, Kenshin is also regarded as an extremely skillful administrator who fostered the growth of local industries and trade; his rule saw a marked rise in the standard of living of Echigo. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, his numerous campaigns to restore order in the Kanto region as the Kanto Kanrei, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war — Bishamonten. In fact, many of his followers and others believed him to be the Avatar of Bishamonten, and called Kenshin god of war.

 

[Wooperts_duck]

1531 - Vagrancy Law (Henry VIII).

If caught the first time, beggars would be whipped until bloody. A second time would result in a hole through their ear. A third meant death by hanging.

Blimey, they meant business in those days. Beggars nowadays have it a bit easier
Evening anti. Nice day again, but rain forecast for Thursday. Have a good day.

 

[antipodean exile]

The 26 January 1531 earthquake heavily impacted Lisbon according to the coeval sources and archaeological remnants. The earthquake, and in particular the claimed tsunami, were not so far the subject of a quantitative study. This event is thought to be the one of the biggest in Lisbon history.

Hey Woopert what a great run of weather for you guys hope you haven't put the mockers on it - off to the pool to do some invigorating laps due to a rather over enthusiastic celebration of an 8 over par round which I know isn't great but its an excuse for a generous infusion of amber fluid - Oh is that the cheers for the homecoming football team - no silly me its a couple of people reading the golf scores at the club from yesterday - ATB

 

[Wooperts_duck]

In the year 1532.......

Jun 23rd - Henry VIII of England & Francois I of France sign secret treaty against emperor Karel V.

Nov 15th - Pope Clemens VII tells Henry VIII to end relationship with Anne Boleyn.

 

[antipodean exile]

Jun 1st - 1533 Anne Boleyn crowned queen of England.

Thus totally giving the Pope the Hump.

 

[Wooperts_duck]

In 1534,the year the Duchy of Brittany was formally united with France in the Edict of Union, Jacques Cartier was introduced to King Francis I by Jean le Veneur, bishop of Saint-Malo and abbot of Mont-Saint-Michel, at the Manoir de Brion. The king had previously invited (although not formally commissioned) the Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the eastern coast of North America on behalf of France in 1524. Le Veneur cited voyages to Newfoundland and Brazil as proof of Cartier's ability to "lead ships to the discovery of new lands in the New World".

 

[antipodean exile]

Feb 10th 1535 - 12 nude anabaptists run through Amsterdam streets
Jun 24th 1535 - Anabaptists Protestants conquered & disbanded

Bit harsh for a nudie run

 

[Wooperts_duck]

In the year of our Lord, 1536:-

January 7 – Catherine of Aragon, first queen of Henry VIII of England, dies.
May 2 – Anne Boleyn, second queen of Henry VIII of England, is arrested on the grounds of incest, adultery, and treason.
May 17 – The five men accused of adultery with Anne Boleyn, including her own brother George Boleyn, are executed.
May 19 – Anne Boleyn, queen consort of Henry VIII of England is executed in the Tower of London.
May 30 – Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour.

Evening anti. Henry VIII was a character, wasn't he ?! Rain & sun today. Well deserved ban for Suarez - serves him right, and Saints sell Luke Shaw to Man. Utd for mega bucks. Have a good weekend

 

[antipodean exile]

The Siege of Corfu in 1537 was led by the Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent, against the Republic of Venice-held island of Corfu. It is part of the Ottoman–Venetian War (1537–1540), one of the numerous Ottoman–Venetian Wars of the period.

evening woopert - two gone how many more ? although Shaw was a nice little earner - the grub got what he deserved hopefully during the 4 months he can have some anger management sessions - cold sunny morning today - avagoodweekend too ATB

 

[Wooperts_duck]

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The Tomahawk® 1025 and 1538 Plasma cutting machines are built to handle harsh environmental conditions using Lincoln tunnel technology to separate the PCB’s and sensitive parts from the contaminating cooling airflow. The improved mains voltage tolerances and robust metal case with large protective rubber corners also make these machines suitable for operation on site with a generator or within a workshop environment. The Lincoln Tomahawk® concept for Plasma cutting focuses on three elements: S - An innovative and patented striking system preserves the electrode tip and extends its lifetime. P - Circular enhancements with improved radial airflow and innovative electrode/nozzle design concentrate the plasma stream. L - The internally cooled electrode and torch head and electrode/nozzle design considerably increase their lifetime.

 

[antipodean exile]

The Revolt of Ghent was an uprising by the citizens of Ghent against the regime of the Holy Roman Emperor and Spanish King Charles V in 1539. The revolt was a reaction to high taxes, which the Flemish felt were only used to fight wars abroad, in particular the Italian War of 1536–1538.[1] The rebels surrendered without a fight when Charles marched his army into the city the following year. Charles humiliated the rebels by parading them in white undershirts with hangman nooses around their necks. Since then Ghent citizens informally call themselves "noose bearers".

Gooday Woopert - the day has dawned with a man cold which has its benefits i.e. bacon/egg/baked bean sarnie in bed with a cuppa and the sunday paper - RESULT. See there was a long rain delay at Wimbledon was the wet weather down in your neck of the woods ? ATB

 

[devonFRATTONiser]

In April 2004, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 1540, which establishes legally binding[1] obligations on all UN Member States to have and enforce appropriate and effective measures against the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons (WMD), their delivery systems,including by establishing controls.[2] UNSCR 1540 closes gaps in nonproliferation treaties and conventions to help prevent terrorists and criminal organizations from obtaining the world’s most dangerous weapons.

 

[Wooperts_duck]

Nov 9th, 1541 - Queen Catharine Howard confined in Tower of London.


Evening anti - rain on and off darn sarf (well, actually sarf west, as in Dartmouth, Devon atm). Looks like Adam L now off to join the Scousers, and paper talk suggesting Morgan S off to the Gunners . What is going on down the road ?. Hope you shift your cold quickly. Mind you, if you upgrade it to "Man Flu", you could be in line for breakfast in bed for a whole week....

 

[antipodean exile]

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Hey Woopert - I also think Dejan Lovren might me orf to Liverpool as well this must mean we are better than Liverpool - cant upgrade to Man flu as the High Command knows I've had the jab - I can simper a bit - hope the weather clears up nice fine and sunny morning here bit on the brass monkeys though ATB

 

[Wooperts_duck]

Hirschvogel’s Geometria (1543).

Selected pages from Geometria by Augustin Hirschvogel (1503–1553), a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings. In this version from the Deutsche Fotothek, amid the rigid lines of the geometrical sketches appear the chaotic forms of stains which lie on each of the pages.

Evening anti - much nicer day today down here. Hope your cold is better. Keep taking the medicine (Whisky Macs) !

 

[antipodean exile]

Kester 1544 Activated Rosin Liquid Flux is a homogeneous solution of high quality, purified Grade WW rosin blended into an alcohol solvent system. A very effective activating agent has been added to provide superior fluxing ability. Kester 1544 is a liquid equivalent of Kester 44 Activated Rosin Core Solder.

Greetings Woopert - fine sunny day here again - cold progressing yesterday was the runny eyes and a nose like a tap so today its sat out on the deck with colour charts - yes the high priestess of décor has announced that "apparently" the house is in need of a spruce up which I countered with "could do with a bloody good clean" will I ever learn *sigh* ATB

 

[Wooperts_duck]

Dell Inspiron 1545

The Inspiron 1545 laptop has been replaced with the new Inspiron 15 laptop. Zip through tasks and stay connected with the powerful, budget-friendly Inspiron 15. Get speedy performance and easy access to music, photos and videos.

Evening anti. So Adam L has finally gone then - another £25 million in the kitty (minus Bournemouth's share) ! Hope the man cold is better. Better stop cheeking your missus, you know you will never win. My good lady has the hearing of a bat, and I never get away with anything

 

[antipodean exile]

Jan 23rd 1546- Having published nothing for eleven years, Francois Rabelais publishes the Tiers Livre, his sequel to Gargantua and Pantagruel.

Greetings Woopert - begs the question why did he bother - very defensive game tonight will the USA do a smash and grab - cold progressing - will all the xfer money be spent on the squad - we wait - my good lady is similar to yours in that in that she sleeps in the wardrobe hanging upside down when my amber infused heavy breathing (read snoring) becomes too much to bear - ATB