Should have some pics to follow that Fiona took...
International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
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International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
A trip to the mountains today to meet up with Gary Palmer for ISD at the Elan valley visitor centre http://www.elanvalley.org.uk/ for ISD. Lots of people all saw the sun in good weather!
Should have some pics to follow that Fiona took...
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Should have some pics to follow that Fiona took...
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Hi Mark
a very busy place. I'm so happy you had some sunshine. Orphelia would have had fun
a very busy place. I'm so happy you had some sunshine. Orphelia would have had fun
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Very good Mark, you certainly had good traffic flow, well done.
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Excellent job there Mark and a well chosen location.
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Well done Mark and Gary what a great day and sunshine too
We had cloud all the way to mid afternoon then it started to break
Alexandra
We had cloud all the way to mid afternoon then it started to break
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Nice work gents - looked like it was enjoyed.
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Way To Go Mark! Excellent effort and quite a draw. Bravo!
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Thanks folks, it was lots of fun! Wish i had time to do it more often.
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Awesome setting and effort -- and nice video Mark!
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Wonderful event Mark! I shared your images on the SUN-day Facebook page!
I'm so excited to have you on board again for International SUN-day 2015!!
Thank you for participating!
/pamela
I'm so excited to have you on board again for International SUN-day 2015!!
Thank you for participating!
/pamela
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
good job mark
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Thanks everyone!
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Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Nice event, Mark and it looks like you had some great solar viewing weather.
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