Tree Decorations

 

Oh Boy - That's a bit busy.

Bonus - Sledding on random objects

Christmas Decorations - Serial Killer Chic

 

Are you looking for ideas on home to give your Festive Furnishings that Serial Killer chic?

Why now follow Belinda "Black Widow" Gonville and line up some dolls, each imbued with the soul of one of her victims.

Nice.

Bonus - 

It's Wreath Day

 

December 10th is the day that Mrs Gladys Van Winkel puts out her Christmas wreath.

AND poses in her Black Bear Fur Coat.

How ironic that 3 months later, she was consumed by a post-hibernation black bear.

Bonus - No slide yesterday due to ... reasons.

Bonus - Otter Cuteness.

A Day That Would Live In Infamy

 

The slide displays the waterfront of Honolulu, Hawaii, as seen from Pearl Harbor, with the distinctive white structure of the USS Arizona Memorial visible in the foreground. 

The memorial marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. (Yes, 84 years ago, yesterday) The attack led to the United States' involvement in World War II. 

Bonus - Whereas, 39 years ago today, I started by current full-time job. Woo.

Bonus 2 - Most English Headline ever?

Christmas Market

 

Yes, before the modern "Christmas Market" industry with it's £10 coffees and £20 mulled wine, the real Christmas Markets were in the Middle East, and involved farting donkeys infusing mango stalls with a special odour. 

And I don't mean Myrrh.

Bonus - 

Christmas Fashions 2

 

After receiving very nearly one comment on yesterday's slide, it seemed obvious that today deserved another Chrimbo Kids Fashion slide.

And from 1959, we have matching kids xmas jammies. Nice.

Bonus - A belated Merry Krampus Nacht to you all

Christmas Fashions

 

More Festive slides, and here's what the well-dressing girl from 1979 would be wearing for the Chrimble Season.

Classy.

Bonus - So, only one cat has been sent into space (and returned safely, tho' briefly. Can you guess which country achieved that unique achievement?  Answer.

Bonus 2 - In rainy weather, keep your owl dry.

Dance of the Festive Maidens

 

Actually, this slide was marked as Oct 1981 Yugoslavia Dubrovnik, so it probable has zero relevance to Christmas celebrations.

Dammit.

Bonus - The Invasion Of The Lupins

Retro Christmas Decorations - Done right

 

So much classier than Aluminium Xmas Trees.

Ribbons, pins and a certain design ability.

Nice.

Bonus - 

Obviously

Stripey Walls

 

It may be Christmassy Slide season, but we can't ignore Tedious Tuesday.

It's a tricky juggling act.

So, here's a very tedious subject - a view of an empty bedroom, with two single beds, and a chair.

However....what decorating panache. It takes skill to combine multicolour stripes and lime green dressing table.

Alas...

Bonus - 

Yes, It's That Time

 

Yes, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Slide Month.

Sigh.

A Smoky Old Tramp

 

Well, Tramp Steamer.  

Nicholson Transit Company assumed much of the operations of the Nicholson Universal Steamship Company as a result of changes in vessel technology and size. A fleet of nine vessels, including the Pioneer and the Charles Donnelly were maintained. These vessels were equipped with cranes and multiple decks to accommodate different cargo. Most handled cargo included automobiles, pig iron steel trade material, and grain. Nicholson Transit Company was an innovative user of unique decks including tank tops for grain and straight and multiple decks to carry automobiles. These efficiencies helped the company become a leader in the carrier business. Nicholson Transit Company discontinued operations after the 1960-61 shipping season primarily as a result of pressure from the eastern railroad companies. Price slashing and larger ocean bound vessels made using the Great Lakes seaway more expensive and less efficient. As a result of government subsidized railroad competition, the company was forced out of business.

Meanwhile, in Austria

At last, a slide with some info.  It is written "Saint <illegible> Austria Aug 1950"

Based upon my extensive travel experience, this seems to be St. Gilgen (Number 6 here)