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[kevin-beverly]

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Here is a bit of information about wind NO not that wind Neil

W FOR WAVES


The ocean is never still. Whether observing from the beach or a boat, we expect to see waves on the horizon. Waves are created by energy passing through water, causing it to move in a circular motion. However, water does not actually travel in waves. Waves transmit energy, not water, across the ocean and if not obstructed by anything, they have the potential to travel across an entire ocean basin.
Waves are most commonly caused by wind. Wind-driven waves, or surface waves, are created by the friction between wind and surface water. As wind blows across the surface of the ocean or a lake, the continual disturbance creates a wave crest. These types of waves are found globally across the open ocean and along the coast.
More potentially hazardous waves can be caused by severe weather, like a hurricane. The strong winds and pressure from this type of severe storm causes storm surge, a series of long waves that are created far from shore in deeper water and intensify as they move closer to land. Other hazardous waves can be caused by underwater disturbances that displace large amounts of water quickly such as earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. These very long waves are called tsunamis. Storm surge and tsunamis are not the types of waves you imagine crashing down on the shore. These waves roll upon the shore like a massive sea level rise and can reach far distances inland.
The gravitational pull of the sun and moon on the earth also causes waves. These waves are tides or, in other words, tidal waves. It is a common misconception that a tidal wave is also a tsunami. The cause of tsunamis are not related to tide information at all but can occur in any tidal state.
Waves transmit energy, not water, and are commonly caused by the wind as it blows across the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun are called tides. The ebb and flow of waves and tides are the life force of our world ocean.

KEV AUG 2021

[Eggy]

Well dun Kev..... you have just cured my insommia.
Negg

[kevin-beverly]

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X FOR XYSTON    short pike used by Greek heavy cavalry Photo taken in a shop in Sidari

Here is a bit of information and History about a xyston
The xyston (Ancient Greek: ξυστόν "spear, javelin; pointed or spiked stick, goad (lit. 'shaved')"), a derivative of the verb ξύω "scrape, shave", was a type of a long thrusting spear in ancient Greece. It measured about 3.5 to 4.25 m (11 to 14 ft) long and was probably held by the cavalryman with both hands, although the depiction of Alexander the Great's xyston on the Alexander Mosaic in Pompeii suggests that it could also be used single handed. It had a wooden shaft and a spear-point at both ends. Possible reasons for the secondary spear-tip were that it acted partly as a counterweight and also served as a backup in case the xyston was broken in action. The xyston is usually mentioned in context with the hetairoi (ἑταῖροι), the cavalry forces of ancient Macedon. After Alexander the Great's death, the hetairoi were named xystophoroi (ξυστοφόροι, "spear-bearers") because of their use of the xyston lance. In his Greek-written Bellum Judaicum, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus uses the term xyston to describe the Roman throwing javelin, the pilum.
The xyston was wielded either underarm or overarm, presumably as a matter of personal preference. It was also known, especially later, as the kontos; meaning literally "barge-pole"; the name possibly originated as a slang term for the weapon.

Cornus Mas, also known as the cornelian cherry, is common in the wood mountains that surround Macedonia, ranging from areas in the Balkans and into Syria; some specific locations are Mt. Olympus, Phthiotis, Aetolia, Arcadia, Laconis.
This cornel wood was used for the spear, because of its elasticity and hardness, making it very durable and a good material for spears, javelins, and bows. The cornel wood was effective compared to other woods, for uses such as these.
The wood, despite being used for a spear that was so long, was able to withstand the weight of itself; it was tough enough to not need thickness to balance the weight of its length, while still maintaining its elasticity.
Cornus Mas became so valued and widely used, that in the fourth and third centuries it was used in poetry to note the word spear.




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[kevin-beverly]

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Y FOR YACHT

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[kevin-beverly]

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Z FOR ZORBAS RESTAURANT

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A FOR ACABAR IN Agios Stefanos

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B FOR BRUSKO in Agios Stefanos

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[vivian]

                                                             Canal in Corfu

[patrickjohn]

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Dinner time.


Corfu, Arillas - View from the Marina Hotel Restaurant
by pj's memories, on Flickr
May 2004

Regards
Pat

[kevin-beverly]

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E FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED  in Sidari

kev sep 2018

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F FOR FEMERALL  a outlet for smoke in a roof

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[patrickjohn]

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Raising a Glass



In the Akrotiri bar, Arillas, Corfu
by pj's memories, on Flickr
5th September 2015

Best wishes - PJ

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H FOR HIRED SCOOTER My mean machine Mod days haha

KEV AUG 2021

[vivian]

                                                           I love the sky in Arillas when Its like this

[kevin-beverly]

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J FOR JUST A FEW HATS  in Sidari

KEV SEP 2018