That's Cool..

[cassius]

A thread for anything cool/ awesome you may have witnessed today.

I think this is pretty cool:

Today I went for a drive south into the South Downs above Lewes in East Sussex. They say if the conditions are right you can see a cross cut into the soil on the high downs north of the town. This was cut into the ground during the Battle Of Lewes in May 1264 by the forces of Simon de Montfort against Prince Edward encamped in the town below. The forces of de Montfort wore white crosses to distinguish themselves; the white chalk of the Downs near Plumpton reflected their choice.

I managed to see the shadow of this siege earthwork cut into the hillside, all 747 years old next May. It's a trick of the light that blew me away for a while. Next time I'm getting a picture for posterity.

cassius

[barnaclelapse]

Snow on the ground this morning kicked a bit of ass.

[kat]

one of my oldest mates getting engaged and walking home in the fog was pretty cool, very horror moviesque

[CatNamedRudy]

Being named Cigar Babe of the Year! It was completely unexpected!

[kat]

very cool

[barnaclelapse]

Congratulations!

[Karin]

Being named Cigar Babe of the Year! It was completely unexpected!

Congratulations, Your Royal Highness!

[CatNamedRudy]

Being named Cigar Babe of the Year! It was completely unexpected!

Congratulations, Your Royal Highness!

Thank you. You may kiss my ring now!

[welshben23]

Being named Cigar Babe of the Year! It was completely unexpected!

Congratulations, Your Royal Highness!

Thank you. You may kiss my ring now!

Far too much information, excuse me while I go and poke out my mind's eye. By the way, congratulations Cat.

[barnaclelapse]

There's never such a thing as too much information.

[Dorset Girl]

A thread for anything cool/ awesome you may have witnessed today.

I think this is pretty cool:

Today I went for a drive south into the South Downs above Lewes in East Sussex. They say if the conditions are right you can see a cross cut into the soil on the high downs north of the town. This was cut into the ground during the Battle Of Lewes in May 1264 by the forces of Simon de Montfort against Prince Edward encamped in the town below. The forces of de Montfort wore white crosses to distinguish themselves; the white chalk of the Downs near Plumpton reflected their choice.

I managed to see the shadow of this siege earthwork cut into the hillside, all 747 years old next May. It's a trick of the light that blew me away for a while. Next time I'm getting a picture for posterity.

cassius

Fascinating! Definitely qualifies as 'cool'. I now want to take a trip to East Sussex to see it for myself!

[cassius]

A thread for anything cool/ awesome you may have witnessed today.

I think this is pretty cool:

Today I went for a drive south into the South Downs above Lewes in East Sussex. They say if the conditions are right you can see a cross cut into the soil on the high downs north of the town. This was cut into the ground during the Battle Of Lewes in May 1264 by the forces of Simon de Montfort against Prince Edward encamped in the town below. The forces of de Montfort wore white crosses to distinguish themselves; the white chalk of the Downs near Plumpton reflected their choice.

I managed to see the shadow of this siege earthwork cut into the hillside, all 747 years old next May. It's a trick of the light that blew me away for a while. Next time I'm getting a picture for posterity.

cassius

Fascinating! Definitely qualifies as 'cool'. I now want to take a trip to East Sussex to see it for myself!

It's visible on GoogleEarth near Plumpton college. If you use the following coordinates: 50.53'57.32"N 0.03'57.99"W elev 153m, it should sit nicely in the middle of your screen. < for some reason it won't link just now.. >
Anyhow, it's still cool in my book.

cassius

[barnaclelapse]

I know a guy who does the "I can see my house from here!" joke every time he brings up on his neck of the woods on Google Maps.