Resting in the Sun

 

Another from the Ibiza 1973 School Trip.

Teenage boys doing what teenage boys do best - hanging around, doing nowt.

Bonus - 

Oh ... A Flower

 

Technically, possibly just a weed.

But I guess that this weed struggling to flower in the parched scrubland of Ibiza made a pleasant change from spotty teenager acting like idiots on a school trip.

Bonus - 

Phew! What a Scorcher!

 

The traditional British Tabloid headline staple.

Tho' as today is a Bank Holiday, the other staple "Bank Holiday Washout" seems less appropriate. Britain has had it's hottest day in May EVER,

So, today's slide is sort of appropriate. It's been a while since the last School Goes Abroad For Easter Holiday image, and this is from the 1973 Ibiza box. Teenagers lazing on  beach, saving energy for fumblings in the evening.

Bonus - Utterly Pointless

Wilma, before the inevitable fall.

 As it's now Wedding season, let's have another.

A very early-seventies wedding dress ... I believe that capes are "out" nowadays. And that overlong dress is likely to assist in Wilma's loss of footing and tumble. 

Bonus -  As Trump fumbles another diplomatic challnge (again.)

Staring into the Abyss

 

No, the title doesn't refer to my current mental outlook. I'm fine, honestly. (Tho' that's what you expect an under pressure dude to say...Oh, what a mess I've talked myself into. )

The title refers to this unlabelled slide, from March 1973. It was in a box with a load of obviously Indian locations, and I'm thinking this might be the Elephanta Caves

Bonus - Ummm.... This? 

Virginia Bluebells

 

Sounds like te name of a US State's Cheerleading Team, but no.... That's the flower in the image.

Pretty.

Bonus -

  

Thursday is Lamp Day

 

Fascinating slide image, with no info on it. (Except - March 1973)

(It might be the Alhambra in Spain, but that's just a hunch.)

Bonus - 

Some more ... Folk Dancing

 

All I know of this slide is a date - March 1973 - but after extensive research I'm prepared to wager almost 20p that this is not an exhibition of the Argentine Tango.

Bonus - The Mesmerizing Wonder of Wabanaki Weaving

A Juggernaut?

 

As usual, minimal information on the slide...other than a date of March 1973.

But that setting seemed Indian, and that item left of centre sparked the word "Juggernaut" so off to research that I went.

Yes, Juggernaut was right, and further digging suggested Buddhist Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

Interesting.

Bonus - 

Aug 1973 Abstract Architecture

 

Yes.

Bonus - Three tough cowboys were sitting around the campfire one night, bragging about how fearless and rugged they are.

The first one says: "Just yesterday, I was walking along Dead Man’s Trail when a 12-foot rattlesnake slithered out from under a rock. I grabbed it, bit its head off, and sucked out all the venom. And here I am, still kicking!"

The second cowboy scoffs: "That’s nothing. Last week, I was passing by old Bill’s ranch. A 500-pound bull had escaped and killed Bill, his wife, and three passers-by. I grabbed that bull by the horns, flipped it upside down, and hogtied it so it couldn’t hurt anyone else."

The third cowboy didn’t say a word—he just kept poking the fire with his penis.

Socialist Pudding?

 

The Murgatroyd Family, just as they were being Teleported up to the USS Enterprise.

The post title?  I dunno.  Sitting on the sofa this evening and the phrase "Socialist Pudding" entered my brain, and refused to leave. 

Google AI says ""Socialist pudding" is not a recognized term in the context of cooking or food culture. It's possible that the term might be used in a humorous or satirical way, perhaps referring to a simple or "mass-produced" pudding in a socialist vein, or it could be a new, localized expression. Without further context, it's difficult to determine its specific meaning."

Yeah.  Written on slide "1973 June 18, us with Carlsberg's"

Bonus - A bicycle, pencil sharpener, 300lb of raw meat: US presidential gifts and the rules governing them

A Sombrero is a Bold Fashion Choice

 

Another from the 1973 School Trip. Three lovely ladies.

I wonder where they are now...

Bonus - 

Bonus 2 - 

At The Bullfight

 

From the "School Easter Trip to Ibiza 1973" set, a trip to the Bullfight.

Bonus - Another entry for Trumps "Make _______ Great Again" challenge.  Example... Showers.

Bonus 2 - 

Ready to be Flung

 

Fred Partington accepts the thanks of the elders, before The Event. It's been the tradition since 1462. The outgoing mayor of Tadcaster would be loaded into the ceremonial trebuchet, and flung into the Flinders Lake. The usually 

A lot would depend upon when in the year the elections would be held. Winter meant plenty water to aim for and land in, but the threat of Hypothermia.  Summer meant warmer water, but lower water level.

Good Luck Fred.

Bonus - The Abandoned Secret Cinema of the Sinai Desert

Keep At Arms' Length

 It's just a fact of life.  Some babies are just stinky.

Such was the diagnosis for Archibald "Stinky" McGee, which explains the tent in the background.  Who would wish to risk their house with the cabbagey-skunky-ashtray odours of Stinky.  Thankfully, he grew out of the affliction at age 15.

Bonus -  RIP Maggie Smith.  

Go outside and play with your cardboard box

 

The Seventies were a different time. 

It didn't matter if it was a bright but chilly February, when Uncle Bob visited your mum, you want outside to play with your favourite box.

Bonus - Shock of the old: 10 rotten and repugnant artefacts from dental history

Whoa!, I'm Gonna To Ibiza

 

It's been a while since the last "School Holiday At Easter" slide, so here's one from 51 years ago.  The  Easter 1973 Trip to Ibiza."

However, this one looks more like the pre departure, pale skin version of Thora and Margaret.

I've never yet figured out which school it was - so if you recognise any of these girls...please get in touch.

Bonus -

Mokusatsu

Turn ! and Pose !

 Old habits die hard.  It's 46 years since she was Gruntown's top teen model, but on command Daphne can turn and pose with the best.

Bonus - Nostalgic for Alta Vista?

Bonus 2 -

Happy Birthday, Little Ian

 

Come on Blog-o-sphere, let's all celebrate Ian G's birthday. Yes, "Little" Ian is 50 today, and that's why we're having a party today. (Well, he is ...elsewhere.)

Now, I'm making no claims as to whether Ian G or any of his friends and family are featured in the wonderful slide featured here. However, there may be clues in it...

Bonus - Also Happy Birthday today to...Richard Wagner (Bombastic Composer), Arthur Conan Doyle ("Elementary"), Sun Ra (astonishing musician), Ted Kaczynski(Unabomber), Morrisey (annoying twat) and Katie "Jordan" Price (annoying slapper.)

Bonus 2 - Les radis rikikis de Kik 

Group Photo Photo

 

It's been a while since the last one, so with Easter approach, let's delve back into the "School Trip To Ibiza, Easter 1973" set.

Heavens !  Fifty Years Ago !

Here, the hormonal teens have been corralled, to allow the chaperones to photograph the kids, making identification (or warning the locals) easier.

Bonus - Donald Trump performing ballet, and other Trumpfoolery.