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On 25/04/2015 12:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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> Typical! I mean /by/ Rosa Bonheur ;-)
>
>>
>> 19th century ray-tracing! - Camera obscura?
>
> That and the genre painting, like Ilya Repin for instance.
>
He is new to me. Thanks.
A quick google and I like his impressionist style. Subtly different from
the western style. The painting with serfs bring an image of Modest
Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina (opera) to my mind.
You could almost describe their work as "chocolate box" but it isn't.
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On 25-4-2015 13:40, Stephen wrote:
> On 25/04/2015 12:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>
>>
>> Typical! I mean /by/ Rosa Bonheur ;-)
>>
>>>
>>> 19th century ray-tracing! - Camera obscura?
>>
>> That and the genre painting, like Ilya Repin for instance.
>>
>
> He is new to me. Thanks.
> A quick google and I like his impressionist style. Subtly different from
> the western style. The painting with serfs bring an image of Modest
> Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina (opera) to my mind.
Oh yes, absolutely. Look at "The barge haulers on the Volga" and you
will hear the song:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_the_Volga_Boatmen
I learned it from a recording by the Soviet Army Choir, back in the
sixties :-)
Эй, ухнем!
Эй, ухнем!
Ещё разик, ещё да раз!
>
> You could almost describe their work as "chocolate box" but it isn't.
>
It isn't indeed. There is that subtle difference that separates art from
kitsch.
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On 25-4-2015 13:31, Doctor John wrote:
> Thinking about this, how about an empty bottle somewhere near the wall
> (or dyke as Stephen insists on calling it). A comatose Ileach would also
> be a great addition ;-)
Now, you /really/ want me to do a genre piece!
Not that I wouldn't be tempted of course...
Which brings me to the following question: Croft houses today seem
traditionally to be painted white. Old restored ones however appear
often unpainted. My preference is for the latter in this scene, or I
could do a mix.
What do you think?
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On 25/04/15 13:11, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Which brings me to the following question: Croft houses today seem
> traditionally to be painted white. Old restored ones however appear
> often unpainted. My preference is for the latter in this scene, or I
> could do a mix.
>
> What do you think?
>
From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
Sample image attached
John
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On 25-4-2015 15:29, Doctor John wrote:
> From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
> left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
> that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
> energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
>
Makes sense. I think that the present day trend is of a recent date and
has more to do with tourism, wealthy owners, and such, than with
historically accurate interpretations.
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On 25/04/2015 15:07, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 25-4-2015 15:29, Doctor John wrote:
>> From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
>> left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
>> that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
>> energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
>>
>
> Makes sense. I think that the present day trend is of a recent date and
> has more to do with tourism, wealthy owners, and such, than with
> historically accurate interpretations.
>
I'll write that in my diary.
Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
An other thing about crofts. They were often sunk into the ground. By
that I mean the floor level would be a few feet below the ground level.
This reduced the height and exposure to the weather.
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Stephen
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On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
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> I'll write that in my diary.
> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
>
Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
(another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
the offer of a reasonable whisky)
> An other thing about crofts. They were often sunk into the ground. By
> that I mean the floor level would be a few feet below the ground level.
> This reduced the height and exposure to the weather.
>
...also, notice the net and the stones used to hold the thatch down.
John
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Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmail com> wrote:
> Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
Kilchoman should serve better here.
The image is developing very fine. I guess Thomas will still add molehills to
the greens.
Best regards,
Michael
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On 25/04/2015 21:33, Doctor John wrote:
> On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> I'll write that in my diary.
>> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
>>
>
> Dr John makes sense all the time.
Does the Kat agree? :-P
> Your inability to follow his
> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
True you have bigger problems than that.
Me and my brothers use m/c code.
> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
>
Can I have some lemonade in mine?
Just for Yadgar
Listening to Interstellar Overdrive - The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
(I have bike. You can ride it if you like. :-) )
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Stephen
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On 25/04/15 22:14, MichaelJF wrote:
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> Kilchoman should serve better here.
>
Unfortunately, Stephen does not enjoy the subtlety of the Islay
whiskies, hence I offered him something more suited to his undeveloped
palate.
BTW I haven't tasted Kilchoman yet, but I look forward to tracking it
down and trying it.
Slàinte mhath
John
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On 25/04/15 22:41, Stephen wrote:
> On 25/04/2015 21:33, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> I'll write that in my diary.
>>> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
>>>
>>
>> Dr John makes sense all the time.
>
> Does the Kat agree? :-P
>
Sometimes ;-)
>> Your inability to follow his
>> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
>
> True you have bigger problems than that.
> Me and my brothers use m/c code.
>
>> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
>> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
>>
>
> Can I have some lemonade in mine?
Peasant!!
>
> Just for Yadgar
>
> Listening to Interstellar Overdrive - The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
>
> (I have bike. You can ride it if you like. :-) )
Umm, that's:
I've got a bike
You can ride it if you like
It's got a basket, a bell that rings
And things to make it look good
Dammit, man. I've just had to fire up Clementine to listen to it :-)
John
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On 25/04/2015 22:50, Doctor John wrote:
> On 25/04/15 22:41, Stephen wrote:
>> On 25/04/2015 21:33, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'll write that in my diary.
>>>> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Dr John makes sense all the time.
>>
>> Does the Kat agree? :-P
>>
>
> Sometimes ;-)
>
Makes perfect sense.
>>>
>>
>> Can I have some lemonade in mine?
>
> Peasant!!
>
Your true self is showing.
"See the violence inherent in the system."
BTW have you been listening to Hut 33, set in Bletchley Park?
Radio 4 extra.
> I've got a bike
> You can ride it if you like
> It's got a basket, a bell that rings
> And things to make it look good
>
> Dammit, man. I've just had to fire up Clementine to listen to it :-)
>
Whatever you do in the privacy of your own home. has nothing to do with me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3coO_6MwY
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On 25-4-2015 22:33, Doctor John wrote:
> On 25/04/15 15:48, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> I'll write that in my diary.
>> Today on the 25th of April. Dr John made sense.
>>
>
> Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
Yes please, thank you. I like those different flavours caressing my palate.
>
>> An other thing about crofts. They were often sunk into the ground. By
>> that I mean the floor level would be a few feet below the ground level.
>> This reduced the height and exposure to the weather.
I suspected as much, at least for some of the photographs I have seen.
>
> ...also, notice the net and the stones used to hold the thatch down.
Yes, I did notice them and shall have to add them to the model(s) I am
building. Not that they will be particularly visible considering the
scale of the scene, but they may serve again in the future and there is
some foreground I have to provide for too.
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On 25-4-2015 23:14, MichaelJF wrote:
> Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>> Dr John makes sense all the time. Your inability to follow his
>> high-level arguments is not his problem ;-)
>> (another Glenmorangie? this includes you as well, Thomas; not the reply,
>> the offer of a reasonable whisky)
>
> Kilchoman should serve better here.
I did not know that one. Google shows me it is a fairly young distillery.
>
> The image is developing very fine. I guess Thomas will still add molehills to
> the greens.
That is something I have to consider seriously indeed ;-)
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Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
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Le 28/04/2015 14:14, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>
Good job, it must be hard to select the sea-area in photoshop to fill it
in blue, its shape is so difficult. You did not miss even the smallest
pixel. :-J
Impressive.
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On 28-4-2015 15:32, Le_Forgeron wrote:
> Le 28/04/2015 14:14, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
>> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>>
> Good job, it must be hard to select the sea-area in photoshop to fill it
> in blue, its shape is so difficult. You did not miss even the smallest
> pixel. :-J
True indeed. The house took me a couple of hours but the sea took me the
best part of the last two weeks with finest brush I could select in
Photoshop :-)
>
> Impressive.
>
And you have not seen the fish yet.
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On 28/04/2015 13:14, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>
AWESOME Crofting. :-)
Nothing else to add.
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Stephen
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> >
> > Kilchoman should serve better here.
>
> I did not know that one. Google shows me it is a fairly young distillery.
>
> >
Indeed founded 2005 stated by Wikipedia. This year they have their first 6 years
bottled release out. If you like whisky it is worth a try. I just purchased my
first bottle....
Best regards,
Michael
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On 28-4-2015 18:08, Stephen wrote:
> On 28/04/2015 13:14, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>>
>
> AWESOME Crofting. :-)
>
> Nothing else to add.
>
I have a couple of others coming.
Note that while they look great at a distances, they may become
disappointing at close range. I try to get the best of both worlds. ;-)
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Thomas de Groot wrote on 28/04/2015 14.14:
> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>
Charming.
Paolo
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>
> --
> Thomas
Wow, cool!
It is cute and fresh.
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On 1-5-2015 8:23, And wrote:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
>> Progress report: Present modelling stage of croft house in scene setting.
>>
>> --
>> Thomas
>
> Wow, cool!
> It is cute and fresh.
>
>
<grin> Thanks. Fresh from the modeller indeed; I can imagine however
that living there would be dark and dank.
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On 01/05/2015 08:06, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> I can imagine however that living there would be dark and dank.
And you would get drooket. :-)
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On 1-5-2015 9:45, Stephen wrote:
> On 01/05/2015 08:06, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> I can imagine however that living there would be dark and dank.
>
> And you would get drooket. :-)
>
Inside too? Leaky thatch... but there's a hole in my...
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On 02/05/2015 15:40, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 1-5-2015 9:45, Stephen wrote:
>> On 01/05/2015 08:06, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>> I can imagine however that living there would be dark and dank.
>>
>> And you would get drooket. :-)
>>
>
> Inside too? Leaky thatch... but there's a hole in my...
>
LOL
But you don't get me like that.
Again. ;-)
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At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been modelled,
and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
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On 11/05/2015 12:14, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been modelled,
> and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>
> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>
It is getting a bit too AWSOME ;-)
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On 11-5-2015 13:55, Stephen wrote:
> It is getting a bit too AWSOME ;-)
>
on my way to the uncanny valley :-)
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Thomas de Groot wrote on 11/05/2015 13.14:
> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been modelled,
> and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>
> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>
...and adding some sheep ;-)
A very nice image!
Paolo
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On 11/05/2015 14:53, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 11-5-2015 13:55, Stephen wrote:
>> It is getting a bit too AWSOME ;-)
>>
>
> on my way to the uncanny valley :-)
>
The Glaikit Glen my gallus lad. :-)
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On 11-5-2015 15:57, Paolo Gibellini wrote:
> ...and adding some sheep ;-)
> A very nice image!
> Paolo
Livestock (human/animal) will be flown in last.
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On 11-5-2015 16:08, Stephen wrote:
> On 11/05/2015 14:53, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> On 11-5-2015 13:55, Stephen wrote:
>>> It is getting a bit too AWSOME ;-)
>>>
>>
>> on my way to the uncanny valley :-)
>>
>
> The Glaikit Glen my gallus lad. :-)
>
Appropriate term indeed. The Glaikit Glen it will be henceforward.
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On 11/05/15 12:14, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been modelled,
> and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>
> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>
I am, as ever, in total awe.
John
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Le 11/05/2015 13:14, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been
> modelled, and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>
> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>
Sanity check: orientation of church / sun ?
Traditional church in Europe, when not constrained by local
foundation, have usually main door to the west, and choir on the east.
the shadow on the house gives a high enough already sun, it seems
unlikely to be full east.
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On 11/05/2015 17:14, Le_Forgeron wrote:
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> Le 11/05/2015 13:14, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
>> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been
>> modelled, and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>>
>> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>>
>
> Sanity check: orientation of church / sun ?
>
> Traditional church in Europe, when not constrained by local
> foundation, have usually main door to the west, and choir on the east.
>
Another sanity check. St Kiaran's is church of Scotland. They don't hold
with Popery. (Anglican is less than one step away btw.) The actual Kirk
is oriented North, South leaving the entrance to the East in the lea of
the Westerly winds.
> the shadow on the house gives a high enough already sun, it seems
> unlikely to be full east.
>
It could be given the latitude of the Western Isles.
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been modelled,
> and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>
> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>
> --
> Thomas
Very beautiful landscape!
What is the time the render takes? And, what processor?
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On 11-5-2015 21:24, LanuHum wrote:
> Very beautiful landscape!
> What is the time the render takes? And, what processor?
>
The complete parsing/render time for this image took somewhat in excess
of 1 hour, radiosity included. Slowest part is the water media.
System: HP Pavilion Elite HPE Core i7-2600 @ 3.40 GHz. I used only 6 of
the 8 threads available. I always keep 2 threads free for other work.
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On 11-5-2015 19:28, Stephen wrote:
> On 11/05/2015 17:14, Le_Forgeron wrote:
>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
>> Hash: SHA256
>>
>> Le 11/05/2015 13:14, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
>>> At this stage, three different types of croft houses have been
>>> modelled, and a church inspired by St kiaran's on Islay.
>>>
>>> Next: rebuilding and extending the stone walls, village building.
>>>
>>
>> Sanity check: orientation of church / sun ?
>>
>> Traditional church in Europe, when not constrained by local
>> foundation, have usually main door to the west, and choir on the east.
>>
>
> Another sanity check. St Kiaran's is church of Scotland. They don't hold
> with Popery. (Anglican is less than one step away btw.) The actual Kirk
> is oriented North, South leaving the entrance to the East in the lea of
> the Westerly winds.
>
>> the shadow on the house gives a high enough already sun, it seems
>> unlikely to be full east.
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> It could be given the latitude of the Western Isles.
>
Very true. The truth here is that I did not care about orientation, only
about how it would look in the landscape. That said, we do not know what
the geographic orientation of the landscape is, do we? As far as the Sun
is concerned, I can indeed give it the latitude of the Western Isles. I
have not yet used sun.inc in this scene and maybe I won't as I am fairly
satisfied with the present illumination however.
Interestingly, and to my surprise, St Kiaran's church has not the
complete plan form of a cross. It is missing the western transept. Was
it lack of money? I have not found an explanation. Needless to say, I
corrected that flaw ;-)
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On 11-5-2015 17:21, Doctor John wrote:
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> I am, as ever, in total awe.
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Thank you :-)
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On 12/05/2015 08:42, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Very true. The truth here is that I did not care about orientation, only
> about how it would look in the landscape. That said, we do not know what
> the geographic orientation of the landscape is, do we?
We only know that it is *not Islay* :-)
> Interestingly, and to my surprise, St Kiaran's church has not the
> complete plan form of a cross. It is missing the western transept. Was
> it lack of money? I have not found an explanation. Needless to say, I
> corrected that flaw ;-)
Oh! dear. ;-)
I would say that St. Kiaran's is not in the form of a cross because it
is Church of Scotland. They do not hold with graven images or false
idols and that includes crosses. The exception is the cross of St.
Andrew (surprisingly enough). But then he was only a disciple.
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On 12-5-2015 11:32, Stephen wrote:
> On 12/05/2015 08:42, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> Very true. The truth here is that I did not care about orientation, only
>> about how it would look in the landscape. That said, we do not know what
>> the geographic orientation of the landscape is, do we?
>
> We only know that it is *not Islay* :-)
That's right, my wee laddy!
>
>> Interestingly, and to my surprise, St Kiaran's church has not the
>> complete plan form of a cross. It is missing the western transept. Was
>> it lack of money? I have not found an explanation. Needless to say, I
>> corrected that flaw ;-)
>
> Oh! dear. ;-)
>
> I would say that St. Kiaran's is not in the form of a cross because it
> is Church of Scotland. They do not hold with graven images or false
> idols and that includes crosses. The exception is the cross of St.
> Andrew (surprisingly enough). But then he was only a disciple.
>
That must be it as any trace of a planned additional transept is absent
from the stonework. I have drawn the wrath of God on me (or at least of
the local congregation) by my ignorant building frenzy. My only way out
is to sell the building to the Pope for 30 pieces of silver. ;-)
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On 12/05/2015 12:23, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 12-5-2015 11:32, Stephen wrote:
>> On 12/05/2015 08:42, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>> Very true. The truth here is that I did not care about orientation, only
>>> about how it would look in the landscape. That said, we do not know what
>>> the geographic orientation of the landscape is, do we?
>>
>> We only know that it is *not Islay* :-)
>
> That's right, my wee laddy!
>
>>
>>> Interestingly, and to my surprise, St Kiaran's church has not the
>>> complete plan form of a cross. It is missing the western transept. Was
>>> it lack of money? I have not found an explanation. Needless to say, I
>>> corrected that flaw ;-)
>>
>> Oh! dear. ;-)
>>
>> I would say that St. Kiaran's is not in the form of a cross because it
>> is Church of Scotland. They do not hold with graven images or false
>> idols and that includes crosses. The exception is the cross of St.
>> Andrew (surprisingly enough). But then he was only a disciple.
>>
>
> That must be it as any trace of a planned additional transept is absent
> from the stonework. I have drawn the wrath of God on me (or at least of
> the local congregation) by my ignorant building frenzy. My only way out
> is to sell the building to the Pope for 30 pieces of silver. ;-)
>
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Stephen
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On 12/05/2015 12:23, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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> That must be it as any trace of a planned additional transept is absent
> from the stonework. I have drawn the wrath of God on me (or at least of
> the local congregation) by my ignorant building frenzy. My only way out
> is to sell the building to the Pope for 30 pieces of silver. ;-)
I was going to intercede by reminding them that you were a foreigner and
knew not what you were doing. But if you don't want to end up in a
wicker cage I would relocate to Harris. Where they still celibate Three
Kings Day as El Día de los Reyes ;-)
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Stephen
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On 12-5-2015 13:54, Stephen wrote:
> On 12/05/2015 12:23, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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>> That must be it as any trace of a planned additional transept is absent
>> from the stonework. I have drawn the wrath of God on me (or at least of
>> the local congregation) by my ignorant building frenzy. My only way out
>> is to sell the building to the Pope for 30 pieces of silver. ;-)
>
> I was going to intercede by reminding them that you were a foreigner and
> knew not what you were doing. But if you don't want to end up in a
> wicker cage I would relocate to Harris. Where they still celibate Three
> Kings Day as El Día de los Reyes ;-)
>
That is good to know. In the worst case scenario I always may be able to
steal a rowing boat at night to make the crossing.
Hmm. Maybe not such a good idea to go rowing... :-)
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I could not resist ;-)
This is the state-of-the-art church model. It needs a couple more
improvements.
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On 12/05/2015 15:41, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> I could not resist ;-)
>
> This is the state-of-the-art church model. It needs a couple more
> improvements.
>
Stained Glass! Mon
The deil's work. Ye'll burn in Hell.
Ye're no o' the chosen and Ye'll burn in Hell any wa'.
So repent and Ye'll burn in Hell.
BTW ye're no looking for a holiday hoose at reasonable terms, are ye?
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On 12-5-2015 17:09, Stephen wrote:
> On 12/05/2015 15:41, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> I could not resist ;-)
>>
>> This is the state-of-the-art church model. It needs a couple more
>> improvements.
>>
>
> Stained Glass! Mon
> The deil's work. Ye'll burn in Hell.
> Ye're no o' the chosen and Ye'll burn in Hell any wa'.
> So repent and Ye'll burn in Hell.
>
> BTW ye're no looking for a holiday hoose at reasonable terms, are ye?
>
In the original church, there /are/ two nice stained glass windows:
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/stkiarans/
so I feel in my right. Let the deil come. :-)
Holiday hoose? No. I am not travelling much anymore... except in the
mind of course.
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On 13/05/2015 08:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
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> In the original church, there /are/ two nice stained glass windows:
> http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/stkiarans/
> so I feel in my right. Let the deil come. :-)
>
I sit corrected.
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Stephen
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Le 13/05/2015 09:00, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
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> In the original church, there /are/ two nice stained glass windows:
> http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/stkiarans/
> so I feel in my right. Let the deil come. :-)
>
>
oh, nice, the choir is on the south. I bet the light is better that way
with such small windows.
Yet the door is still facing west... after a 90° turn from the axis of
the church.
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