Winter Scene number 529

 

Sorry.

A bit distracted this evening.

So ... some snow.

Bonus :

Traffic Jam in Amish Country

 

So, today, while waiting for my lunchtime lobster to cook, I scanned another batch of slides.  According to the franking on the box they were posted it, I bought them in 2009...but only now finished scanning them.

This image had zero info, but I'd like to think its Amish country, perhaps in Pennsylvania.

But maybe it isn't.

Bonus - 

Sorry. This man is an idiot.

Pretty, but dull.

 

Ummm.

Yeah.

A slide.

Bonus - 

Castel Llandegla

 

On this slide, it said "Castel Llandegla, 1977", so I suspect that it is Tomen y Rhodwydd.   

Based upon my extensive knowledge of castles in Powys built by Owain Gwynedd in 1149.

Bonus - https://www.fallingfalling.com

A Random Rural Scene

 

No idea where this is, but it looks like rural England.

Quite pretty, I suppose.

Bonus - 

Fields and Sky

 

Bank Holiday over, so back to work.

I'd like to pretend that this is the view from my window ... but that would be a lie.

Bonus - 

The Mansion on the Mound

 

Lady Samantha "Nibsy" Nibblewick, showing her friends around "The State", showing the best view of her new mansion.

Alas, two weeks later, the earthen mound that it was built upon was washed away. Three days before the home insurance policy came into effect. Such a shame.

But .... Nibsy?  Phwoar !

Bonus - Last Night - Teenage Fanclub at Rock City.  Excellent.

Farming Country.

 

Many (MANY!) of my slides are of unidentified pleasant views, and that annoys me.

But, sometimes, just the pleasant view is enough. 

This (on the right) looks idyllic.

Bonus - Obvious advice. Don't annoy a rhino.

Bonus 2 - European River Network

The Peasant and The Pickle

 I really haven't a clue about this one.

The woman, let's call her Olga, has the look of Russian Peasant Chic about her.

The boy, let's call him Yvgeny, seems to be carrying a giant pickled gherkin.

The background story - You tell me !

Bonus - Lord of the Rings’ uncredited Gimli double did the work, and has the tattoo to prove it

Alabama Rural Scene #34

Sorry.   Distracted and need to have an early night.

Laters !


Bonus -

The Art of Camouflage

In this slide, (right) there are in fact FOUR Chieftain Tanks.

Two are relatively easy to spot, but spotting the final pair is definitely a test for the optics.

And no checking for Infra-Red signatures.

Bonus : Would Your Dog Eat You if You Died? 

Bonus 2 - Nice Trick

Rural House Hunting

This slide is dedicated to My Sister A (and C, my Bro-in-Law), who have been house-hunting out east.  After two let downs (by moronic sellers) hopefully the latest idyllic location will finally happen.

NB : The slide above does not feature my sister, the house in question...or even the correct country.

Bonus - Such Great Heights -

Bonus 2 -The top goal-scorers in elite club football since 1980

It's A Man and A Horse

August 1978, and most of England is obsessed with the emergence of Punk Rock.  However, in one part of Shropshire, a yokel is still impressed by his Shirehorse.

Bonus - Turn your swords into ploughshares and your helmets into...Oh That's interesting.

Bonus 2 - Skateboarding to the Beach. Well, that was predictable.

Daphne and her Fish

Clearly proud of the fish that husband Norm caught, Daphne displays it for future generations to marvel at.

30 minutes later, it was served in a mustard and parsley sauce, with some mashed potatoes. Hmm, the thought of that has made me hungry. Bye.

Bonus - Meanwhile, on Korean TV...

Deadman's Curve

Unfortunately, it's not nearly as dramatic as it sounds. This is the Dorset one, names after Maurice Deadman, (1721-1788) "The Bard of Shipley. (That's Shipley in Yorkshire, not the Dorset one.   You can understand why people get confused.)

Bonus - Indoor Camouflage