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[hazel-of-sodor]

Presenting the Baldwin 10-12-D!

#Baldwin 10-12-D #rws stanley #Glyn Valley Tramway #GVT #Cronk and Harwick Railway #CHR #ttte fanart #rws fanart #Hazel's files

[guerrerense]

NKP 190 to GVT Von Storch Shops por Otto Vondrak Por Flickr: On temporary display at Steamtown, "NKP 190" (ex-ATSF 62L) is owned by Genesee Valley Transportation.

#NKP #Alco #GVT #train #diesel #locomotive #Steamtown #flickr

[trainmaniac]

Ridge Row Switching by Joseph Randall Via Flickr: Delaware-Lackawanna Job PO-74 switches out the cars they picked up earlier from NS as DL3 to assemble the train they would be taking up the Poconos. This task ended up taking way longer than it should have because they apparently were asked by the secret service to clear out the yard of any freight cars as a "security measure" in anticipation of Sleepy Uncle Amtrak Joe's visit to Steamtown the next day. Anyways, while this lead to very frustrating wait while they tried to figure out the hell they were even doing, it did at least lead to a nice afternoon chase to Pocono Summit with angles that usually wouldn't be possible to shoot with this lighting in the morning. Also, having the 2452 & 2461 on the point, the two original Erie Lackawanna engines on property, was a nice bonus as well since both of these engines would have regularly ran on this line back in the 60s & 70s. 10-19-21

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[axvoter]

Blatantly Partisan Party Reviews: 2022 Victorian State Edition

Victoria goes to the polls on 26 November and there is a record number of candidates for both houses of the state parliament, so here I am to review the assortment of micro-parties crowding the ballot.

I reviewed the 2014 and 2018 state elections, and although I no longer live in Victoria, I think of Melbourne as home and some of this year’s micros are truly cooked, so I could not resist firing up the blog.

There is another reason I am keen to write these reviews. Victoria still uses anti-democratic Group Ticket Voting (GTV) above the line for the Legislative Council (upper house). To ensure your preferences go where you want them to go, you must vote below the line.

What is Group Ticket Voting? It is where a party registers its list of preferences—their “group ticket”. If you vote above the line on the big Legislative Council ballot, your preferences are distributed as per the group ticket of the party for which you voted 1. Unlike when voting for the Senate, any other preferences you mark above the line will be ignored.

This does not, and cannot, represent the will of voters. GTV means that 100% of preferences flow in the same direction; in reality, when people distribute their own preferences, even the most disciplined and organised campaign struggles to get more than 80% of voters for one party to nominate the same second preference, never mind third or subsequent preferences. GTV turns each election for the upper house into a lottery, and it doesn’t confer much long-term benefit upon the micro-parties that it elects either because, even if they gain supporters during their term, they find it very difficult to draw a winning ticket two elections in a row.

Moreover, few parties submit GTVs that are based on ideology alone and can be assumed to reflect the typical preferences of their voters. Most parties do deals with each other for favourable preferences. A party that arranges especially good deals can snag preferences from voters across the spectrum—almost all of whom do not know their preference is going there, nor would approve of it. This allows a party to snowball their way past rivals with much greater support to win a seat. A party with, say, 9% of the vote in one region can miss out on a seat to a party with only 2% because that latter party harvested preferences effectively. If you want to read more about this abysmal system, Antony Green and Ben Raue have both gone into detail. Victoria's GTVs were released yesterday, and Ben has written a piece today explaining the general trends that emerge from them.

At federal level, and in every other state, GTV has been abolished and better systems implemented that give voters control over their preferences. Every federal election since 2016 has been run under a system where voters specify their own preferences above the line. Western Australia ran the most recent state election with GTVs: last year, the Daylight Saving Party won a Legislative Council seat for Mining & Pastoral despite polling a grand total of 98 primary votes in that region. This absurdity prompted WA to abolish the system. Victoria’s parliament, however, has clung to GTV despite having plenty of opportunity for reform. This failure should shame the parliament and its politicians—and Kevin Bonham is doing his best to do so in his summary of party policies about GTV.

There is a simple way to avoid your preferences going on a magical mystery tour and potentially electing parties you dislike: VOTE BELOW THE LINE. This is extremely easy: you just need to give at least 5 preferences to individuals below the line. Any vote with fewer preferences below the line is not counted; you must preference at least 1–5. You can then give as many more preferences as you want. If you only want to give 5, give 5. If you want to preference everybody, preference everybody. It is entirely up to you and your vote will only go to the individuals to whom you allocate preferences, in the order you allocated them. Do not repeat or skip a number. If you stop preferencing at any point after 5, your vote exhausts at that point and plays no further part in the election. I encourage you to preference as far as possible because it maximises the power of your vote.

Group Ticket Voting only applies for the Legislative Council (the upper house, which is the house of review) on its big ballot with the thick line. There is no Group Ticket Voting for the Legislative Assembly (the lower house, where government is formed), and when voting for the Assembly you must number all squares without repeating or skipping a number.

My first reviews will be posted later today. They reflect my own biases as a green democratic socialist. I am not, nor have I ever been, a member of any political party. As per usual, I will not review Labor, the Liberal/National coalition, or the Greens, because the sort of person interested in these reviews likely already has established opinions about those parties. I don’t review One Nation federally but I might tack them on at the end this year if I have the time. I am aiming to review every other party. Let’s go!

Every review will end with my recommendation of how favourably to preference a party. This is the recommendation system I will be using:

Good preference: a party with a positive overall platform that has few or no significant flaws for the left-wing voter.

Decent preference: a party with a generally positive overall platform but some reservations; or, a single-issue party with a good objective but by definition too limited in their scope to encompass the fullness of parliamentary business.

Middling preference: a party with a balance of positive and negative qualities, or a party with a decent platform undermined by a notably terrible policy or characteristic.

Weak or no preference: a party with more negatives than positives. In the Legislative Assembly, you must number all squares, and these parties should receive as bad a preference as possible. In the Legislative Council, you should vote below the line and either give this party a poor preference or let your vote exhaust before reaching it. I recommend preferencing fully, but you may wish to stop rather than express preferences between varying gradations of undesirability.

This schema is flexible; I may, for instance, suggest a “middling to decent preference”.

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[ceramicindia-tiles-manufacturers]

Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayan-3! This is a proud moment for India, Ceramic India,

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S. Somanath, has announced that the Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission is scheduled for a soft landing on the Moon's surface on August 23-2023,

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[mattattridge-smith]

Who needs a mirror 🪞 when you have a door 🚪 😂 Anyways perfect end to the week destroying a GVT incline chest session along with a few other exercises 💪🏻 #onwardsandupwards #itonlygetsbetter #smashedit #destroyerofworkouts #chestday #GVT #germanvolumetraining #bulkseason (at Alkrington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkiI20LDPdi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[kommaconsultancy-blog]

Salute to the victory & valour armed forces.

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[groovygalaxybarbarian]

#we8intenational #GVT #pgvt

[mpgstone]

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[hazel-of-sodor]

Day 18-Rebuilt

Traintober 2023

Other Stories

Day 18-Blueprints

Rebuilt

AN:This takes place on my version of the Cronk and Harwick Railway, which you can read about here.

The visitors inspected Dennis, Thalia, Pearl, and Glynn thoroughly, measuring every piece and bolt. They talked with the crews and pointed to drawings. 

"They're from the Glynn Valley Tramway Trust," Hazel explained as she polished Pearl's lamps. "They hope to build their own engine soon, and need blueprints to do so."

"They're the ones rebuilding our old line?" Glynn asked.

"Yes, they had hoped one of you would return to run the line, but..."

"This is our home now. We've been here longer than we were there." Dennis interjected.

"Exactly. Instead, they hope to have a new member of your class built."

Thalia frowned, "I can't imagine the engine will be happy alone. Even at the start Dennis and I had each other."

"Don't worry," Hazel laughed, "they'll have other engines before then. Even after inspecting you, it'll probably take months to finalize the design, and even longer to build. Besides, part of the agreement allowing them to inspect you was that your new sibling would regularly visit you.

"Why was I here then?" Pearl asked self-consciously, "I'm hardly a tram."

Hazel looked up at her, "But you're just as much a part of the GVT's history as they are.  Alongside building a tram, they hope to find one of your siblings to restore. When they do they want them to look like you."

"How do you know so much?" Glynn asked. "I know you don't have time to be Gordon's firewoman, volunteer here,  and be part of the trust."

Hazel snorted," I wish." She finished polishing the lamps and moved to the funnel, "I don't get to volunteer here as much as I'd like. My best friend is part of the trust." 

"Is that how you knew how to be here today?"

Hazel flicked water at him with her rag, "Ask no questions and I'll tell no lies."

She did her best to ignore the engines chuckling at her expense.

#ttte fanfic #rws fanfic #fanfic #Traintober #Traintober 2023 #Traintober23 #Prompt-Blueprints #GVT #glyn valley tramway #Cronk and Harwick #CHR #Cronk and Harwick Railway #TTTE OC Sir Theodore #TTTE OC Thalia #TTTE OC Glyn #TTTE OC Pearl #AU Hazel

[lucentceramica]

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[freedomceramic]

10-floor design ideas for the perfect guest house

Introduction

If you're looking for ideas on designing the perfect guest house, you've come to the right place. This blog post will share ten-floor design ideas to help create a comfortable and inviting space for your guests.

 Guest houses can serve many purposes, from a place for out-of-town visitors to stay to a home office or studio space. Whatever the reason behind the guest house, it's essential to put effort into the design to ensure it can meet your requirements and the guests' needs.

When planning the perfect guest house, key elements must be considered, including location, size, floor plan, furnishings, and amenities. You can create a functional and stylish space by considering these factors carefully.

Here are five-floor design ideas for the perfect guest house:

1. Rustic design: For a cosy and inviting guest house, opt for a rustic design scheme. Make use of natural materials such as wood and stone in your space. Use comfortable furniture such as comfy couches and chairs. Include personal touches, such as pictures of your family members and handmade quilts.

2. Contemporary design: If you prefer a modern aesthetic, choose clean lines and simple furnishings in your guest house design. Choose furniture with clean lines that can be easily rearranged if needed.

3 .Traditional design

Purpose of a guest house.

Different types of guest houses

A guest house is a dwelling separate from the main house, typically used for accommodating guests. Guest houses can be found on many properties, including private homes, estates, farms, ranches, and commercial properties. There are different reasons why someone may want to have a guesthouse on their property.

In some cases, it may simply be for the convenience of having extra space for entertaining guests. In other cases, it may be because the property owner wants to rent out the guest house as a form of income. Regardless of the reason, a few things to keep in mind when designing a guest house are to ensure that it meets all of your needs.

There are two main types of guest houses: attached and detached. Attached guest houses are typically connected to the main house by a breezeway or garage. They may also be above or below the house's main living area. Detached guest houses are detached from the main house and usually found in the backyard or another part of the property. Which type of guest house you choose will likely depend on your specific needs and preferences.

If you're planning on using your guest house for rental income, you'll want to make sure that it is designed in such a way that it appeals to potential renters. This means paying attention to location, size, floor plan, furnishings, and amenities. 

Designing the perfect guest house.

Location

The location of the guest house is essential for several reasons:

It should be easily accessible to the main house or the street so guests can come and go as they please.

It should be far enough away from the main house so that guests have privacy and quiet.

The guest house should have a good view of the surrounding area so guests can enjoy their stay.

The guest house should be close to amenities such as shops and restaurants so guests can have everything they need within walking distance.

Size

The size of the guest house is also essential for several reasons:

It should be large enough to accommodate your guests comfortably.

It should be small enough so that it is easy to keep clean and tidy.

It should be big enough to include all of the necessary amenities such as a bathroom and kitchenette but small enough so that it does not feel like a hotel room.

The size will dictate how much furniture and belongings you need to put in the guest house, which could impact your budget.

Floor Plan

The floor plan of the guest house is essential for several reasons:

You want to ensure plenty of space for your guests to move around freely without bumping into furniture or each other.

You want to create a flow throughout the space so guests can quickly move from one room to another without getting lost or confused.

You want to ensure that there are no dead ends or areas where guests might feel trapped or claustrophobic.

You want your floor plan to be functional and practical so that guests can use all of the space efficiently without feeling cramped or uncomfortable.

Furnishings

The furnishings in the guest house are essential for several reasons:

You want to ensure that the furniture is comfortable and inviting, so guests feel at home.

You want to ensure that the furniture is durable and easy to clean so that it lasts for years.

You want to ensure that the furniture is stylish and coordinated so that the space looks put together and polished.

You want to ensure that the furniture is functional and serves its purpose well so guests can use it quickly and efficiently.

Amenities

The amenities in the guest house are essential for several reasons:

You want to ensure that your guests have everything they need to be comfortable during their stay.

You want to ensure that your guests have access to all of the necessary amenities, such as a bathroom and kitchenette, so they do not have to go into the main house for anything.

You want to ensure that your guests have access to entertainment such as television and Wi-Fi so they can relax and enjoy their stay.

You want to ensure that your guests can access outdoor spaces such as a patio or balcony to enjoy the fresh air and scenery.

Five-floor design ideas for the perfect guest house.

rustic design

If you want your guest house to have a rustic feel, you can do a few things to achieve this. First, use natural materials for your flooring. Stone or wood floors are perfect for creating a rustic atmosphere. You can also use beams and stone walls to give your guest house a more rustic feel. Finally, furnish your guest house with comfortable, homey furniture that will make your guests feel right at home.

contemporary design

You'll want to focus on a contemporary guest house's clean lines and simple shapes. Start with a blank slate - white walls and floors are perfect for a stylish look. Then, add in some modern furniture and fixtures. Keep the color scheme simple and muted, and avoid patterns or busy designs. By sticking to a minimalistic aesthetic, you'll create a serene and stylish space that your guests will love.

traditional design

If you're looking to create a traditional guest house, there are several things you can do to achieve this look. First, choose classic flooring materials like hardwood or stone - these will help give your guest house an elegant feel. Then, add some traditional furniture pieces and decor items. Rich fabrics and dark woods will help create an inviting and luxurious space for your guests to enjoy. Finally, don't forget the little details - brass door knockers, oil paintings, and floral arrangements can all help give your guest house that classic touch.

minimalist design

Achieve the perfect minimalist guest house by starting with a blank canvas - white walls and floors are vital for creating a minimalistic look. From there, add some simple but stylish furniture pieces. Keep the color scheme clean and muted. And finally,.accessorize sparingly. By following these tips,.you'll be able to create the perfect minimalist oasis for your guests.

Use tiles for flooring

Subsection 4.1 GVT/PGVT

Tiles are a great flooring option for guest houses because they are durable and easy to clean. GVT/PGVT tiles are made of glazed vitrified clay and are available in various colors and styles. GVT tiles are resistant to stains, scratches, and heat, making them ideal for high-traffic areas.

Subsection 4.2 Porcelain

Porcelain tiles are another option for guest house flooring. They are made from denser clay, making them more durable and less likely to chip or crack than ceramic tiles. Porcelain tiles come in various colors, sizes, and finishes, so you can create the perfect look for your guest house.

Conclusion

A guest house is a great way to accommodate visitors, friends, and family. But what makes for the perfect guest house? Location, size, floor plan, furnishings, and amenities are all critical factors to consider.

Many different design styles would work well for a guest house, but some of our favourites include rustic, contemporary, traditional, minimalist, and industrial.

No matter what type of design style you can choose for your guest house, use high-quality tiles for the flooring. GVT/PGVT and porcelain tiles are practical options that will give your guests a comfortable place to stay.

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[mr-ravi-05]

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