Plaza de Cibeles

 This image captures a moment in time at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain, likely during the 1950s or early 1960s based on the vintage vehicles and trams. 

Location: The photo shows the famous plaza where the Cybele Palace (formerly the Palace of Communications) and the Bank of Spain building are located. 

Landmark: In the background, the iconic Metropolis Building is visible at the corner of Calle de Alcalá. Transportation: The scene includes vintage automobiles and a trolley bus/tram, which were common in Madrid during this era.

And now...

Bonus - A Small Typo Actually Helped End WWII — The Amazing Story About A Codebreaker

A Twee Corner of the Garden

 

No info on this slide, but there's something about that grass that looks familiar.

It could be Van Kirk Gardens, in Winnipeg. Postcard here

More Info

Bonus - Jimmy Savile and Elvis Presley, 1960. Info

Gnarly Old Tree

 

Yes, today is Guy Fawkes Night.

No, I don't often follow the crowds.

Yes, this is a picture of a gnarly old tree.

No, there was no info on the slide.

The slide might show a Divi-divi tree (Libidibia coriaria) growing among the ruins of a building. The Divi-divi tree is a leguminous tree or large shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and northern and western South America.

Bonus - World’s biggest spiderweb discovered in cave with over 111K spiders

Oh Look, .... Aardvarks

 

Now, if I know my American Military Aircraft (disclaimer, I'm not an expert) those appear to be General Dynamics F-111 aircraft ... a.k.a. The Aardvark

Bonus - The F-111 as Pop Art.

Where in the World - Quiz number 88

 

It's possible that I am double-bluffing you on this one.

Maybe it isn't as obvious as it seems.

It could be Doncaster, in Yorkshire.

Bonus - Nah

A Rose By Any Other Name

 

...would smell as sweet.

 "Not if you called 'em stench blossoms.

Or crap weeds.

I'd sure hate to get a dozen crap weeds for Valentine's Day.

I'd rather have candy. Not if they were called scum drops."

Yup, Tedious Tuesday, Flowers and Simpsons. 

Bonus - Swirling flight of a seabird caught in a huge typhoon high over mainland Japan

What The Heck?

 

It seems to be an attempt at "The World's Worst Table-Lamp" creation.

Nice idea (?) Hideous Endpoint.

Bonus - Torture Devices For Your Frat House And Lodge From A 1908 Catalogue

An unusual View

 

On this St Andrew's Day (hint) you might be surprised by this view of a famous location.

It includes part of the famous feature, but .... some might struggle

I like this view. 

Bonus - 

BBC Radio Sheffield 290 RoadShow

 

Towards the end of summer, and BBC Radio Sheffield is still having some in-tents fun. 

And the crowds go wild.

Undated, but ...maybe you were there.

Bonus - 

Seaman (2nd Class) Arnold J Rimmer

 

They say that every soldier carries a Field Marshall's baton in his knapsack.

However, Water Fountain Servicing Technician Arnold J Rimmer carries a copy of the US Navy's Guidebook "So You Made It To Fleet Commodore" in his kit-bag, just in case of an in-field promotion.

Bonus - Having seen a link to another article on The 30 Greatest Action Movies of All Time, I though...Ho-hum. But having seen what's at number one..... Yeah !

Tedium Time

 Yes, it's Tedious Tuesday again. The time for the non-creme-de-la-creme of slides. As usual, it's interesting to speculate why a slide shot was taken, and why it was kept. 

In this case, I'm guessing that it was an insurance protection - in the event of theft, then the police would have something definitive to look for. Nice thinking. Maybe I should do the same.

Bonus - Not Safe For Kids / Narrow-Minded Christians.   Richard Dawkins reading some of the letters and emails sent to him.  Wow.  Haters Gotta Hate !