CragoTime (ideas)

Ignor the gant 'c'. Click on image to view a larger version.

 

JC

Monday blues?

Or maybe you are having a mid-week crisis? Or maybe you are just feeling down hearted. Well, I have found something that I hope will cheer you up (this advert made me feel a lot better)...

This one is completely different. It is a new favourite of mine because I not only like the graphics incorporated with the human aspect, but also the unique skill this man has (you will understand when you watch it)...

If that has not improved your day, tell me what would make your day better.

JC

cycle race (video's) - part 2

And finally the race re-starts:

This is a clip of Nick in the lead (on the Isle of Wight team) doing what he does best (he is in the light blue gear):

And there you have it, a piece of current history for you.

JC

cycle race (video's) - part 1

As promised, here are a few video's from the cycling race from the Island Games 2011 (Sunday 26th June).

The first one shows the start of the race:

After a couple of laps there is already an accident, the front of a guy's bike has snapped off (he still lives):

Part 2 coming soon.

JC

Island Games 2011

The Island Games started today (26th June) and I strolled on down into Ventnor to see the Men's Cycling.
It was a brilliant race - Nic and Kieran (from the Isle of Wight team) managed to keep on top of the game. Sadly Guernsey took gold, leaving us in 5th and 7th. However, they did extremely well, set a very good pace and entertained us all. Well done lads!
For the official results, click here: http://www.natwestiowresults2011.com/Sports/CYCLING/default.aspx?SportID=5&EventID=91&HeatID=1582

And not forgetting...pictures!

Setting up

Isle of Wight team in blue on far left

Race about to restart after accident*

Race in action (IOW team member on far right)!

*Yes, there was an accident - the front of a man's bike snapped when he crashed into the fence (I believe). He had a few cuts and bruises, but he lives to fight another day.

I will post up a few short video clips in the next day or so. Keep your eyes peeled (that, is a weird saying...and a little gross too).

JC

logo of the week

I was surfing the internet (on my super slick surfboard) and I found this:

The first thing I look at is the image – a cross section of a tree trunk. What tickles my interest is the footprint incorporated into the rings of the tree trunk. It is such a simple idea that really gets to the heart of what the features of woodland walks are – trees (there is lots of them) and walking! I think the autumn brown implies a muddy texture (a common trait for this particular season) that resembles the ground upon which you walk on.

The typeface looks fairly sophisticated for a walking logo, I would have expected something more rugged looking. Then again, maybe the woodland walks in Burlingham are less hilly/rough and more easy going on the feet.
I would be interested to hear from someone who lives in or around Burlingham as to what the walks are like there.

We now come to the target audience. This is just a thought: you can tell the age of a tree by how many rings it has, and with that in mind I think that the logo is aimed at people in their late 30’s to early 50’s. I am not implying that it directed at old people, it is more aimed at experienced walkers who simply wish to enjoy the pleasure of a stroll amongst the wildlife of Burlingham. This could be aimed at families, for a similar reason – they want to enjoy a lovely walk in which they can spend time together talking and possibly stop off at some point to sit down and eat the food they have brought along with them.

To see more about this logo, please visit
http://identitydesigned.com/burlingham-woodland-walks

If you have any comments or thoughts about what I have said, please leave me a comment.

JC

new station under construction

Yes, I have just started building a new train station (on Minecraft, not in real life…just wanted to clarify that). I’m not going to say to much about it other than it will be a station made up from 2 seasons (Winter and Summer). It’s in a very basic stage at the moment (as the pictures show):









Update: Just to spice things up a bit, there’s a big cave with zombies in just below the ground where I am building the station. Joy. At least there are no Creepers…

JC

creepers!!

For those that don't play Minecraft (why don't you play it??), a Creeper is a mob (a monster) that blows up in your face. Basically, don't mess with them...unless you have a sword. However...

Incase that doesn't stop you sleeping tonight, try looking at them in (traditional) 3D:

In the space of a few seconds, this big old party got bigger - one more Creeper popped along. Well, it has been nice knowing you all.

JC