I always thought adults playing with model railroads was a bit ridiculous. But I get this. I could get into this. And your sharing the story of Presépio, and the first nativity scene built by St. Francis of Assissi, that is a wonderful story Nancy. I am smarter today than I was yesterday. And even better, you lit a small candle. Peaked my interest. Restored some childhood wonder (that had been growing cold) in my heart. Thank you. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.
speaking of huge. Pickleball is exploding here. Stephen is trying to figure the strategy and putting a spin on the ball (like in ping pong). He wants to know is the paddle a thing. Is it worth looking into to get the right paddle, ie weight, leftie or rightie? Any good you tube sites he should view. He's impressed you're teaching kids in school thinks it's a great sport for all ages.
We started playing 15 years ago….like golf, all new enthusiastic players think “this new equipment will make all the difference”. Bull! There have been controversies over the years related to the paddle surface and spin. Now they are changing the rules related to spinning the ball BEFORE you hit it on the serve. Next thing you know someone is going to try a spit ball.
Many players, including Denise and I, can spin the ball…doesn’t matter what paddle we use. But that is not the point…work on good fundamentals first. I recommend Sarah Ansboury’s videos. Enjoy!
That is a beautiful display. Reminds me as a kid there were a few private houses with insane model train setups and they'd let strangers in to see them.
Also, you mention it's made of cork. A friend of mine recently went on a agricultural tour of Portugal and learned so much about their cork production over there. Very interesting process.
Yes cork is a big thing here. Once a cork tree is planted it can't be removed. We have walked through huge cork farms and small ones that surround a friend's home. The removal process is very interesting...just takes a hatchet
Wow! We are definitely coming to see this the first weekend after we arrive. We don’t want to miss it! Do you know how long they leave the display up? Thanks for sharing this. Julie
Looking forward to visiting this cultural installation in the next few days. I was in San Antonio a few days ago but was unaware and might never have known about it only for your article so thank you. Well done to all the volunteers and to the couple who began it all. Great article and video explaining the story behind it. Thanks again. Mai
Well this is fantastic. It is on my list of things to come see and for only one euro it will be worth the toll roads! Thanks for the heading under the picture of the salted cod. At first I thought it was laundry hanging on the line. In Portuguese class last night we too learned about the presépio and estáblo.
Wow!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. That was great! Loved the video at the end.
I always thought adults playing with model railroads was a bit ridiculous. But I get this. I could get into this. And your sharing the story of Presépio, and the first nativity scene built by St. Francis of Assissi, that is a wonderful story Nancy. I am smarter today than I was yesterday. And even better, you lit a small candle. Peaked my interest. Restored some childhood wonder (that had been growing cold) in my heart. Thank you. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
What an amazing accomplishment of creativity and history! Fascinating, if unexpected, to say the least.
So amazing and peaceful yet in the name of Jesus here hate your neighbor and destroy anyone not like you. How sad it’s come to that.
speaking of huge. Pickleball is exploding here. Stephen is trying to figure the strategy and putting a spin on the ball (like in ping pong). He wants to know is the paddle a thing. Is it worth looking into to get the right paddle, ie weight, leftie or rightie? Any good you tube sites he should view. He's impressed you're teaching kids in school thinks it's a great sport for all ages.
We started playing 15 years ago….like golf, all new enthusiastic players think “this new equipment will make all the difference”. Bull! There have been controversies over the years related to the paddle surface and spin. Now they are changing the rules related to spinning the ball BEFORE you hit it on the serve. Next thing you know someone is going to try a spit ball.
Many players, including Denise and I, can spin the ball…doesn’t matter what paddle we use. But that is not the point…work on good fundamentals first. I recommend Sarah Ansboury’s videos. Enjoy!
That is a beautiful display. Reminds me as a kid there were a few private houses with insane model train setups and they'd let strangers in to see them.
Also, you mention it's made of cork. A friend of mine recently went on a agricultural tour of Portugal and learned so much about their cork production over there. Very interesting process.
Yes cork is a big thing here. Once a cork tree is planted it can't be removed. We have walked through huge cork farms and small ones that surround a friend's home. The removal process is very interesting...just takes a hatchet
Wow! We are definitely coming to see this the first weekend after we arrive. We don’t want to miss it! Do you know how long they leave the display up? Thanks for sharing this. Julie
Till the first week in January 2023.
Looking forward to visiting this cultural installation in the next few days. I was in San Antonio a few days ago but was unaware and might never have known about it only for your article so thank you. Well done to all the volunteers and to the couple who began it all. Great article and video explaining the story behind it. Thanks again. Mai
When you are in town, let us know if you want to have a coffee. Email me at ncwhiteman@gmail.com
Well this is fantastic. It is on my list of things to come see and for only one euro it will be worth the toll roads! Thanks for the heading under the picture of the salted cod. At first I thought it was laundry hanging on the line. In Portuguese class last night we too learned about the presépio and estáblo.
Mary if you are coming Tavira N125 takes inly 2 minutes longer. No tolls and you get to practice your roundabouts! Fa-la-la