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There were classic cars, sports cars and super cars at the NE1 Motor Show on Grey Street, if you like a bit more prestige then the next thing you’ll be looking at is style and luxury. There was a great selection of luxury and prestige cars, from Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, BMW, Bentley and Mercedes.
All of the cars and pictures from the NE1 Motor Show
At the NE1 Motor Show there were a lot of the new sports cars and super cars which I love, but then there were also a ton of classic sports cars which take me back to my childhood! Classics from Ferrari and Lamborghini, and how can I forget the Lotus Esprit, the first time I saw this car was from the iconic computer game Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge! It was like being a kid and playing old computer games like the original Gran Turismo, but seeing these cars all together and up close was pretty spectacular 🙂 The best of British from TVR, Italian Ferraris & Lambos, American Muscle courtesy of Corvette and much, much more.
All of the cars and pictures from the NE1 Motor Show
You can check out the rest of the cars and photos I’ve taken at the NE1 Motor Show here. There was a F1 simulator which looked really cool, but I guess the line was really long so I did not bother with even attempting to get on it! 😛 There’s cars from Mill Volvo and Audi’s from Benfield, Nissan GTR, Infiniti Q50 and BMW i3. There’s also a few crowd shots, everyone seemed to have had a really good time at the show, hopefully this will be an annual thing 😉
All of the cars and pictures from the NE1 Motor Show
Today I was out at the NE1 Newcastle Motor Show, and it was an amazing little event. It was a showcase of a huge amount of cars, from car companies, garages, brands and even private collectors brought their pride and joy along with them. It was hosted on Grey Street, not only is this one of Newcastle’s greatest streets, but it was also voted best street in Britain. There’s cars for everyone, from classic cars to retro sports cars, new prestige cars and super cars. Infiniti were there too with a car, and brought along the F1 Red Bull car from 2014.
There were so many cars there I have had to split them up in different posts. Here’s post 1, classic cars.
All of the cars and pictures from the NE1 Motor Show
Today the weather has been great once again, and I decided to take advantage of it and take a couple pics of some of my new clothing. I usually take pictures either outside my house or inside which is really convenient, but it’s not the most picaresque, and quite repetitive for you all to see; I’ll try for better/more locations 😉 This is my Mango jacket which I love, and featured before. It’s a summer linen jacket, and is super thin and really light, so is perfect for the summer heat; You get the benefits of the style and don’t feel uncomfortably hot when wearing it (of course when it gets too hot it’s too hot, it’s too hot for anything! 😛 ). I also wore a brand new Jaeger shirt, in fact it’s so new I have not even had a chance to feature it on the blog yet! I should be featuring it next week 😉 My trainers are grey Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, sunglasses obviously Ray Ban, and Jeans are from Nudie Jeans.
I also went out on a run…I have started going out for jogs or runs on an evening; Usually I have to go out during the day otherwise it gets dark/cold, but when it’s summer we get so much light and it’s really warm…especially tonight, it was rather hot! The downside of running in the summer is the amount of little flies there are…Does anyone have tips to combat them flying at your face, in your mouth or nose?! 🙁 It’s horrible!
Making a return this summer in the heart of Newcastle on the Quayside, is the beach. How cool is having this little beach right in the middle of Newcastle? I could not make it down last year, but when I heard it was returning I had to go down and give it a look, and here it is. There’s always plenty going on in NE1, whether it be coffee shops and new restaurants that are popping up, shopping and more, now there’s a new place to go and relax and get sand in your toes.
The little beach has everything you’d expect to see at a beach, from a volleyball net to deck chairs for lying in the sun, and even beach huts to grab a bit of shade but still enjoy the great weather. With that you’ve got the backdrop of Newcastle Quayside, with the Millennium and Tyne bridge, it’s a cool summer hangout if you find yourself in the town and want to chill out.
You can check it out on Newcastle Quayside yourself, it’s down by the law courts, or just have a look at some pictures below.
The use of Tinder has been transformed since it’s creation. It was once seen as a bit of a sleazy app for your phone to hook up with people and have one night stands, it was then the dating app people used but never admitted to using; It’s gone from that to being completely legit; Not just a dating app, but now seen as a more sociable app to have actual casual dates.
Unlike the traditional dating sites or apps where you have to fill in a huge amount of information, Tinder is more picture focused, so having a good set of pics is vital for you. But what makes a good picture? Actually, it’s a good set of pictures you need, not just one. Here’s a few tips and some do’s and don’ts when your picking out your profile pictures.
Tinder Pictures – The Do’s
Strategically order your images
You need to be a little clever when ordering your images. The first should be a straight forward profile pic of you, smiling. People who smile look friendly and approachable. First impressions are everything, so you need to avoid being swiped left at first sight. You should have a good few pictures, 3 or 4 is fine, with the order of what’s important to you.
Show off your personal style, without showing off!
How you dress says a lot about you, and of course you can check out the many men’s fashion tips right here on Michael 84 😉 Make sure you look the part in your pictures without over-doing it. Make sure it’s a true representation of your own style.
A well rounded set of pictures – Include hobbies
Your pictures should tell a story of your life. Don’t use 5 pictures of your nights out with your friends, or 5 pictures of that epic Halloween party. Along with your main profile pic, choose images which include your hobbies; If you go running include one of those; Or maybe at a gig, cooking, or whatever you’re hobbies are. When a girl sees it she’ll think you’re a good match if you’re into the same things. Travel pics are also good, but don’t overdo it. The key is to create a well rounded set of pictures.
The Don’ts
No Girls/Girlfriends in the pictures
Tinder has the social aspect, but it’s essentially a dating app. If you’re putting pictures up there with a girl around your arms it doesn’t really send out the best of signals. You’d be surprised how many people do this, both lads and lasses. Leave your friends/relatives of the opposite sex out the pics, you can intro them at a later date. STRICTLY NO EX’S! (Do I really need to say that?).
No group shots
Which one is he? That’s what she’ll be thinking when/if she checks out all your pics and it’s a group shot in every photo. It’s your profile, not your friends, so it’s about you. Group photos are never a good idea; If your friend’s better looking than you then she’ll be attracted to him, if he’s a lout she might wonder what kind of company you keep.
No shirtless photos
Congratulations on achieving a six pack and that amazing body. Now cover it up with a good fitting shirt or tee. It looks like your trying too hard, looking for attention and are incredibly vein. Wear the right clothes and leave the rest to her imagination.
No selfies in the mirror
Selfies in the mirror? What can I say, it’s not a good look for a dating pic. Get a friend to take a photo, choose a photo someone has taken of you, use a timer on a camera.
No model shots (Unless you are, in fact, a model)
As with the shirtless photos, a model-type shot will make you look vein. You’re supposed to be approachable, not untouchable.
Photo qualities and types – The don’t do’s.
Don’t use blurry photos for obvious reasons, they’re blurry! Use a variation of photos with different poses and situations, so don’t use 5 different slightly different headshots. With that in mind, don’t use any headshots, or just one; A face filling the whole photo is not a good representation, and looks like you’re far too close to the camera. Keep clear of quirky pics, if you must, then only one. Nobody looking at that photo will know the funny story behind it, so leave it alone.
Verdict
Remember that a picture says a thousand words, so you want to create a good set of pictures of yourself, and it’s all about having fun in the end. Trying to sell yourself is quite a task, but selecting the right photos showcasing yourself will certainly help. Happy hunting! 😀
You know it’s been a good night when you come back home and it’s daylight… 😉
Last night was a good night! It was the Champions League final and we went out to watch it; I am not the biggest fan of watching football in bars and things like that, especially when it’s quite a neutral game i.e. watching Barca vs Juve in Newcastle; It’s not the same atmosphere as watching a Newcastle game in Newcastle, or watching the home team in their place, it’s always amazing! Still, it was pretty good, and we watched the first half in Pacific Bar, and the second in Centurion. I am sure you know the score, Barca won 3-1, so I was happy
I have no beard! Yes, it’s the summer (apparently) so I got round to shaving it off, finally! It feels strange, and I think I look weird now after having facial hair since the start of the year, even though for the previous 30 years of life I pretty much haven’t 😛 I will stick to being clean shaven for the summer, and probably go back to the beard in November for Movember, although I do sort of miss it already.
I have been wearing black shirts a lot lately, if you’ve seen me wearing them for a couple of days I have a few, I swear! 😛 This one is one of my favourites, a Ted Baker shirt, made from silky smooth cotton. After the match we went to a few places in Newcastle around the central station, the night flew, and it was light when I got back; I love the summer! 🙂
I hope you ‘ve all had a good Bank Holiday, which is the penultimate summer bank holiday…We have to wait until August for the next one! I have had such a great long weekend, if not a busy one.
First up there was the Eurovision; I usually make a big deal of it, but this year I didn’t bother, and just watched the show. If you are into Eurovision then you’ll of liked it, if you don’t, well, you probably weren’t watching anyway
One of the best parts of the show is actually the points, and this year was probably the best ever, it was a 3 horse race with Italy, Sweden and Russia, Italy fell away with Russia having a pretty good lead, Sweden came back from it and didn’t look back and won. It was pretty exciting 😀
Sunday was the big day of the weekend, I was at a friends wedding in Edinburgh. I got the train up in the morning and it was my first time in Edinburgh, other than going to the airport last year 😛 It was a great day, the weather was pretty good i.e. it did not rain and there was some sun.
My suit was pretty smart as you can see. It was typical men’s wedding attire. I wore an Alfred Brown slim fit suit in navy blue, with a light blue striped Jaeger shirt, ASOS tie & pocket square and Kurt Geiger shoes. BTW the beard is going soon, this could be one of my last pics with it so say goodbye! 😉
I took this pic on the train…You can’t see it much in the picture, but it’s one solitary house all on it’s own in the middle of nowhere. Quite a good get-a-way, but I don’t think I could cope living out there way out in the countryside.
It was also the final day of the Premier League, and Newcastle stayed up! They beat West Ham 2-0 with Hull drawing 0-0 with Man Utd. So a good weekend all round 😉 It was the last day for the Super 6, and Phil Thomson beat me by 1 point! The F1 was also on which I missed, I need to watch it on Catch-up but I heard that Lewis Hamilton did not win, so I assume something happened since he was on pole.
Today has been all about relaxing and chilling out, back to the real world in the morning.
When you think of American whisky one of the brand’s that instantly springs to mind is Jack Daniel’s, and why not, it’s the highest selling American whisky in the world. Specifically Tennessee whisky, it’s made up of 80% corn, 12% rye and 8% malt and has been distilled and bottled in Lynchburg, Tennessee since 1875.
One of the classic drinks which you can make is a Jack and Coke, or JD and Coke as many know it by. As you can imagine it’s a really simple drink to make, and starts with a good measure of No.7 Jack Daniel’s with some classic Coca Cola in a hi ball glass. Jack Daniel’s sent over some ingredients and their glass, which has a handy measure on if you need to use it. The official guide for measuring is 1 part Jack Daniel’s, 3 parts Coke, and you can add a slice of lime for garnish.
There’s plenty of other drinks you can make with Jack Daniel’s including a Jack Julep, Jack Daniel’s Manhattan and a Lynchburg Lemonade. Check out more recipes at JackDaniels.com here.
