August 3, 2012
Almost. Home. (Taken with Instagram)

Almost. Home. (Taken with Instagram)

4:36am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yQe_SQn
Filed under: virginia me Charlottesville Blue Ridge Mountains moving personal 
February 4, 2012
culture keeper: Zach Stone on Ownership

Hey guys. My good friend Jonathan Grant (whose blog/tumblr you should all follow) had me write a guest post for his blog. It is a bit more introspective than most stuff I put here, but you all might find it interesting. 

10:13am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yFsjZDe
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: me grant culture keeper boots fashion style culture Personal 
January 4, 2012
Sussing the Feet (by zach.stone) and making V0 look hard. That’s what I do. I mean, only punters even use feet on anything easier than V5. Gotta love KY. If you know where this problem is, you know its cool. If you don’t, I’m not telling. Sans it can be seen from a public road. And, fyi for the beginning climbers, the key to being mediocre is looking at your feet. The key to being strong is being strong. 

Sussing the Feet (by zach.stone) and making V0 look hard. That’s what I do. I mean, only punters even use feet on anything easier than V5. Gotta love KY. If you know where this problem is, you know its cool. If you don’t, I’m not telling. Sans it can be seen from a public road. And, fyi for the beginning climbers, the key to being mediocre is looking at your feet. The key to being strong is being strong. 

10:42am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yEFP5l0
(Notes: 5)
  
Filed under: Rock Climbing Bouldering Climbing Kentucky Me Outdoors Adventure Week I climb V0 and enjoy it 
January 4, 2012
Working (by zach.stone) So in a break from Climbing and Shooting adventures, and poor book reviews, I got back to work yesterday in the BL (British Library). It was kind of an impromptu visit, but reminded me why I came back to England. Bumped into a colleague, nosed around some manuscripts, had some exquisitely overpriced sandwich for lunch at a very aesthetically pleasing cafe, remembered that the scenery at the BL is MUCH better than at the Bod (no, seriously, this is just true) and generally loved being back in London. I took quick turns through four manuscripts, two Lichfield books in and two copies of Love’s Mirror, both in support of application materials. True, this picture is not of the BL, but it is of me working on manuscripts! The only problems with the BL are a draconian photography policy, generally unreliable WiFi. Still, though, all things equal, it is a wonderful place to pass the day. Incidentally it is also home to one of the greatest free one room museams in London, if not the world. Their ‘treasure room’ includes everything from the best text of the Greek New Testament, to the Lindisfarne Gospels, to the Beatles original notes. Really really cool.

Working (by zach.stone)

So in a break from Climbing and Shooting adventures, and poor book reviews, I got back to work yesterday in the BL (British Library). It was kind of an impromptu visit, but reminded me why I came back to England. Bumped into a colleague, nosed around some manuscripts, had some exquisitely overpriced sandwich for lunch at a very aesthetically pleasing cafe, remembered that the scenery at the BL is MUCH better than at the Bod (no, seriously, this is just true) and generally loved being back in London. I took quick turns through four manuscripts, two Lichfield books in and two copies of Love’s Mirror, both in support of application materials. True, this picture is not of the BL, but it is of me working on manuscripts! The only problems with the BL are a draconian photography policy, generally unreliable WiFi. Still, though, all things equal, it is a wonderful place to pass the day. Incidentally it is also home to one of the greatest free one room museams in London, if not the world. Their ‘treasure room’ includes everything from the best text of the Greek New Testament, to the Lindisfarne Gospels, to the Beatles original notes. Really really cool.

8:24am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yEFFrnu
(Notes: 6)
  
Filed under: Manuscripts Manuscript London British Library BL Medieval Palaeography Codicology Work Research Me 
December 28, 2011
Last Move (by zach.stone) Again, the goofy crux face. I am reputed to have made that face for the first time at about age 6 minutes. Anyhow, was such a fun day in the woods (climbing- I was not born in the woods, thank God) that I figured I’d be lazy post another from it instead of doing something new. I may get uber lazy soon and start recycling stories from other venues. Mainly real actual hold in your hand print.

Last Move (by zach.stone)

Again, the goofy crux face. I am reputed to have made that face for the first time at about age 6 minutes. Anyhow, was such a fun day in the woods (climbing- I was not born in the woods, thank God) that I figured I’d be lazy post another from it instead of doing something new. I may get uber lazy soon and start recycling stories from other venues. Mainly real actual hold in your hand print.

8:45pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yDw5hvc
(Notes: 9)
  
Filed under: Climbing Rock Climbing Kentucky Bouldering Crux Me 
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Tumblr (by zach.stone) Hitting the sack after another Christmas Eve extravaganza. The crew is still going at it downstairs. Just heard Christmas Carols to the tunes of House of the Rising Sun and Gilligan’s Island. Par for the course. I had to check out early after a week of 3am wake up calls. Bread don’t bake itself, kids! Anyhow, have a blessed Christmas, and remember to remember those less fortunate. The wife of a Nigerian pastor shared with us that her husbend’s church has been threatened with bombing if they celebrate tomorrow. 

Merry Christmas Tumblr (by zach.stone)

Hitting the sack after another Christmas Eve extravaganza. The crew is still going at it downstairs. Just heard Christmas Carols to the tunes of House of the Rising Sun and Gilligan’s Island. Par for the course. I had to check out early after a week of 3am wake up calls. Bread don’t bake itself, kids! Anyhow, have a blessed Christmas, and remember to remember those less fortunate. The wife of a Nigerian pastor shared with us that her husbend’s church has been threatened with bombing if they celebrate tomorrow. 

2:56am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yDlCmol
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: Christmas Tumblr Self Portrait Kentucky Winter Holiday Merry Christmas Me 
December 21, 2011
Cold days (by zach.stone) A good wintery one. When I had long hair to boot! Grayson Highlands State Park, above Damascus, VA. One of the most beautiful places in the East. Jesse and I caught it at an especially lovely time, just as a fast moving storm had blown through. Very little snow on the ground, but every tree /rock was coated with a thin layer of snow/ice.

Cold days (by zach.stone)

A good wintery one. When I had long hair to boot! Grayson Highlands State Park, above Damascus, VA. One of the most beautiful places in the East. Jesse and I caught it at an especially lovely time, just as a fast moving storm had blown through. Very little snow on the ground, but every tree /rock was coated with a thin layer of snow/ice.

12:26am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yDYOSlh
(Notes: 17)
  
Filed under: Me Virginia South Damascus Grayson Highlands Appalachia Arc'Teryx Cold Snow Winter 
October 20, 2011
In the library (by zach.stone) me happy.

In the library (by zach.stone)

me happy.

3:03pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6yAuzSOX
(Notes: 23)
  
Filed under: Manuscript Italy Vercelli Medieval Book literacy Medieval Middle Ages Old Books me 
September 27, 2011
Live and in Person

I will be in Vercelli, Italy 4 October through 28 October ish (weekend is still in the air) and in Oxford/London 31ish October (2 October at the latest, gotta make MRS!) through 8 November. I am currently accepting bookings to formal halls, etc. Can bring the penguine suite if needed, but must know before I leave. I know, I know, this is a once in a life time oppertunity. Lets all hold our breath together, but not too long. I like living. If you happen to frequent the train lines between Milan and London (via Geneva and Paris) holla.

2:45am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZmxX6y9_TfPM
(Notes: 4)
  
Filed under: Oxford London Me Italy Vercelli Personal travel 
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