Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve is located at the head of the Rangitoto Channel in the Hauraki Gulf.

Fort Takapuna, was built between 1886 and 1889 as a military defence fort. It was designed by Major Tudor Boddam, a Royal Artillery Officer.

The fort originally housed two 6 inch disappearing guns and two quick firing Nordenfelt guns.

In 1926-27 the fort was converted into a storage for naval ammunition. The guns were removed and the gunpits roofed over to allow for extra storage. It was used for storage until 1936 when the new Naval Armament Depot was built at Kauri Point.

The brick building was were the soldiers lived. When it was first built there was a deep ditch around it. It has since been filled in and only the small part in front of the barracks remains.

Behind the barracks there was a series of underground tunnels and magazines.

The…

A Tortilla stuffed full of Cajun Shrimp & Rice with green onions, tomatoes and seasonings. I can’t figure out if this tasted better hot or cold, it was great both ways! This would be a wonderful lunch or snack but we made it a meal.

Ingredients – Plus 1/4 cup water

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt

the butter with the olive oil and garlic

until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the shrimp and Cajun seasonings.

Stir, coating all of the shrimp

with the Cajun seasonings.

Cook just until the tails curl

but are not cooked through,

about 1 minute.

Salt and pepper then stir.

Add the tomatoes and green onions.

Stir, cooking one more minute.

Add the rice and 1/4 cup of water.

Stir until the rice is completely

mixed with the liquid. Cook another

3 minutes or until the rice is hot.

Add the parsley.

Stir…

Flower of the Day – Don’t Be Shy

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This pretty yellow flower (lots of petals & black center) seems to be peeking out from behind a large green leaf. Maybe it’s a bit shy? 🙂

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For Cee’s Flower of the Day:

FOTD – August 10, 2019 – Sunflower and friend

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Thanks for visiting! Peace ☮️

© 2019 BS

Dans la forêt laurentienne de l’est du Canada, le lynx chasse surtout le lièvre mais il peut aussi s’attaquer aux castors et aux renards. Cette photo, un gros plan, d’un jeune d’environ 1 an a été prise au Biodôme de Montréal grâce à une journée spéciale organisée pour des photographes amateurs et permettant l’équipement approprié.

Inthe Laurentian forestof easternCanada,the lynx is especiallyhuntingharebut it can alsotackle thebeaversandfoxes.This photo, a close-up, of a youngabout 1 year oldwas takenat the Montreal Biodomethrough a specialday organizedforamateur photographersandallowingproper equipment.

Il y a quelques semaines, la nation mohawk tenait son Pow-Wow annuel où des jeunes et moins jeunes participaient à des concours de danse. Ce jeune a épaté les spectateurs par ses acrobaties.

A few weeks ago, the Mohawk Nation held its annual Pow Wow, where young and old participated in dance competitions.This young person amazed spectators with his acrobatics.