tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.comments2023-05-07T04:08:28.459-07:00JORDAN 2010 GARP DigRoger Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194599375075414563noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-74640399544581795152011-12-10T06:20:49.702-08:002011-12-10T06:20:49.702-08:00BrilliantBrilliantJohn B Winterburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05285793361764513059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-50776723381883263332010-11-09T13:06:06.239-08:002010-11-09T13:06:06.239-08:00Hi Anthea
Firstly may I say thank you so much for...Hi Anthea<br /><br />Firstly may I say thank you so much for your comments and support over this season's blog. It really is very rewarding to get so much interested and positive feedback. Many thanks indeed.<br /><br />In regard to the photos, they are all taken by me on a new compact camera - a Panasonic Lumix FS-25 which I took this year for the first time, and left my Canon Eos digital SLR kit at home. I mus say I'm incredibly impressed with the camera myself. All the images on the blog are reduced to 25% or smaller than the originals, and they still retain great presence and clarity. The videos are taken with a very cheap Kodak Zi6 pocket cam which I've barely used before, and again are really good for the cost of the kit. I will put some more up later in the week.<br /><br />The map of current/previous progress is something we have been thinking about and we will definitely be putting a version up over the next month or so. Also the plans for next season, which were updated on this blog later in the day that the first information was posted, will be elaborated as we approach the publication of the monograph in 2011. <br /><br />Many thanks again for all your interest. Genuinely grateful for this and your support. Roger WardRoger Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194599375075414563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-69538466154634027602010-11-06T10:34:32.311-07:002010-11-06T10:34:32.311-07:00Despite having sort of 'signed off', I'...Despite having sort of 'signed off', I've just spent some time re-reading the blog. As a result of being away from home during some of this trip and having tried to view it over a mobile connection, sometimes, I now realise, there were bits I didn't see properly; this especially applies to the videos. For example, I'm fascinated to see where the Bedouin have put their abode - between the railway line and the road; just seeing this kind of home 'for real' is most interesting. I think the videos are a real bonus, as was the map but that didn't download very clearly. The photos this year have been exceptional. I showed the blog to others who weren't following it and their response was the same as mine.<br />There are at least 3 non-Archaeology specialists following the blog this year and I think for us, a summary, with a map, of what GARP has achieved would be useful, as well as some idea of what happens next: this would encourage those of us watching from 'outside' the subject areas to keep returning and continue to take an interest. Continuity is difficult for the likes of us when there is only the annual blog to relate to.<br />Well done again.<br />Best wishes,<br />AntheaAntheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-66257273539394195642010-11-06T09:40:07.326-07:002010-11-06T09:40:07.326-07:00It's good to see some more images of Wadi Musa...It's good to see some more images of Wadi Musa; it looks like an Arab version of a Wild west Frontier town!<br />Thank you again for another interesting Blog and best wishes to all for an uncomplicated route through Customs and a safe journey home.<br />AntheaAntheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-29636287127741764842010-10-31T01:24:31.540-07:002010-10-31T01:24:31.540-07:00What an interesting day! I always think the outlin...What an interesting day! I always think the outline of these buildings make them look like usurpers in the landscape; they are planning and regularity within a terrain that is the total opposite. Seeing this one, makes me suggest that the construct these buildings could also be viewed as a microcosm of the Turkish attempt to contain the Arabs: the dressed stone 'containing' the undressed, with the whole being bound together with mortar(?) representing the railway itself, the accoutrements war, even perhaps, the German support.<br />Well done on the Blog, Roger; I look forward to reading it and seeing the pictures you post each day; thank you for your hard work.Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-26917265211128756972010-10-29T13:09:15.510-07:002010-10-29T13:09:15.510-07:00Jules: Cheers mate. You can tell by the fact that ...Jules: Cheers mate. You can tell by the fact that in the picture my grin is wider than the rotors how I felt about yesterday. :-)<br /><br />Have passed on all info to powers that be. Hope you get great response from TV prog. Miss you and all the other ex GARPer's too.<br /><br />Anthea: Firstly thank you so much for your fantastic responses to the blog. It's really great to get such positive feedback - makes it all worthwhile to know that someone actually reads and appreciates it. Huge genuine thanks.Roger Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194599375075414563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-2282477623148865192010-10-28T14:17:21.071-07:002010-10-28T14:17:21.071-07:00What stunning images! They give a clearer idea of ...What stunning images! They give a clearer idea of the Jordanian landscape for those of us who haven't visited the area; it's truely amazing so textured and beautiful in it's own way - almost etherial. Getting to look at it from the air must provide a really useful supplement to all the work going on at ground level & for those who got to travel in the helicopter, a very exciting and memorable experience.<br />Thank you for including a map: much appreciated.<br />Your baked-in-the-sand meal adds a further dimention, I imagine, since it provdes yet another chance to experience, first hand, another aspect of desert culture.<br />I look forward to reading the next edition of the Blog; it's become an eagerly-awaited evening event!Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-34655385914152771432010-10-28T12:56:34.967-07:002010-10-28T12:56:34.967-07:00Hi everyone wow what a brilliant time you all appe...Hi everyone wow what a brilliant time you all appear to be having, lucky people who went on helicopter what stunning photos. Im missing being out there with you all big time. Talking of flight orientated things a Jordanian Fighter Pilot has been reading my TH mag articles about GARP and made contact via the publishers. He fieldwalks (and flies over) many of the sites we investigate, and he wants to meet up perhaps next year. Thanks to those of you keeping me informed and up todate via email its very much appreciated. If anyone is interested the Time Team I organised is on TV this Sunday at 5.15 UK time dunno if you can get Channel 4 out there but am sure Rog can rig up some cool type of technical receiver on his PC....Sorry to hear about the flight bags at Customs, congratulations to the young lady who found an eyes only Ottoman button thats brilliant. Oh well have a Petra Beer or two or preferably a large Brandy for me at the Pub....That way although Im not with you in body I am in spirit....All the best everyone JulesJulian Evan-Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050259791249986176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-75220669242587270082010-10-27T12:42:45.347-07:002010-10-27T12:42:45.347-07:00What a fascinating day you've had! The rock ar...What a fascinating day you've had! The rock art is stunning and I find the fact that it seems to have been unknown until so recently really interesting: what else lies just awaiting discovery? Is your interest stimulating resarch by local academics and archaeologists? From experince of the conditions under foot that are shown in some of the pictures, I understand how difficult walking can but but the temperatures must make it so much harder. It's easy for us here, in chilly Britain, to envy you your sun but I'm sure it can be gruelling trying to do physical work in such conditions.<br />I'm wondering if it would be possible to feature either an image of a map on the blog or a link we can use to see exactly where you are and (if possible) how this relates to where you've been before, please? It would help your followers to contexturalise your work.<br />Have a good day tomorrow!Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-55303073785422609002010-10-26T11:40:41.083-07:002010-10-26T11:40:41.083-07:00It's so good to see images of Jordan again. Wh...It's so good to see images of Jordan again. What stunning landscape you're working in: Looking forward to seeing more of it (& you all, ofcourse).Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-74900552782501321942010-10-23T01:44:49.268-07:002010-10-23T01:44:49.268-07:00Best wishes to everyone going on the trip this yea...Best wishes to everyone going on the trip this year; I hope you all enjoy it and that this visit turns out to be as successful as past years: may you make many exciting discoveries!Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176149210866255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916323414922759071.post-26204541976824121982010-10-21T16:48:08.616-07:002010-10-21T16:48:08.616-07:00I only spent 2 weeks with y'all but I cheer yo...I only spent 2 weeks with y'all but I cheer you on!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712620162032505414noreply@blogger.com