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I was first guessing a kind of flower like a periwinkle. Then I thought snow on something slatted like a plastic chair.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:03:50 AM EST
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Nope, not a chair but that's a lot closer than a flower.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 12:41:32 PM EST
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AndiF's What is It? (4.00 / 6)

snow on an upside down canoe(s) from the summer camp?

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:26:29 PM EST
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That's a good one!

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:31:04 PM EST
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Re: AndiF's What is It? (4.00 / 5)

Not just good but absolutely right.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:34:11 PM EST
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As always, you've got a really good eye. And it's really fitting you should guess it because you've been my "inspiration" (now, how would dada take this) for the all the pictures of the canoes in snow I've taken.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:38:06 PM EST
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Re: AndiF's What is It? (4.00 / 3)

When I first looked, I thought it was a helmet.

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Sun Jan 24th, 2010 at 11:53:44 AM EST
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AndiF's What is It? (4.00 / 9)

I think this one is pretty guessable but it was odd enough looking that I couldn't resist using it.

click for larger

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:20:38 AM EST

I am guessing ice in your creek or lake edgebut that is only because I have seen your other work. That is odd ice that looks more like parched earth.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:05:46 AM EST
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See, I was right -- it was easily guessable. :)

It was a very odd pattern of ice melting. I haven't seen anything quite like that in all the years we've been out here.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 12:48:13 PM EST
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What great patterns!

Sadly, I know the 'what' all too well ..

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:25:41 PM EST
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Re: AndiF's What is It? (4.00 / 5)

I'm sure you do -- way better than me.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:26:45 PM EST
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Wish I had some small crops to (4.00 / 8)

post for larger images but I'm trying more and more to only post finished or close to finished images on my photostream.

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by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:36:14 AM EST

Re: Wish I had some small crops to (4.00 / 7)

You can upload the crops to tinypic. That's what I do with images that I consider "throwaways".

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:56:10 AM EST
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Solution

http://img684.imageshack.us/i/dsc2921o.jpg/

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:17:41 AM EST

This one has me thinking of skin diseases...oops.

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:50:12 AM EST
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Me too. It looks the freckly skin on a dog's belly.

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:03:24 AM EST
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I am avoiding skin thoughts and thinking a cheetah snuggle wrap in sunlight.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:06:59 AM EST
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That sounds much better...having a medical background can be such a downer sometimes. :)

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:12:36 AM EST
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Boy it's hard to not go look at the solution and then be a genius when I guess. :)

I agree that it looks like spots on a cheetah or other large cat and yet I also don't think that's what it is. And now that I've admitted I don't know, I'm going to go look at the solution ... damn, you are clever. :)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 12:50:46 PM EST
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Friday Foto Flogging (4.00 / 7)

l'm ruling out big cats, thinking reptilian of some sort; lizard maybe?

now l'll go look.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:38:44 PM EST
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wow...good one bob, very clever, indeed.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:40:12 PM EST
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Wow - you win for most creative so far. That is awesome!

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:03:55 PM EST
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Wow -- good one! Amazing.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:20:47 PM EST
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Fooled me, but good!!

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:14:22 PM EST
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Didn't think you'd be quite so stumped.

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 08:12:42 AM EST
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by Sven on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:29:22 AM EST

This is the edge of a door mat sticking out of the snow. Right? :)

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:02:54 AM EST
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A neckarufer of course!

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:08:28 AM EST
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The Phantom of the Snowopera.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:59:07 AM EST
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Why it's a branch in the snow -- gee that wasn't hard at all. ;)

Which is good because I don't have a clue what the opening is other than it has to be something flat and at ground level.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 12:56:08 PM EST
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Looks like the opening to a stormdrain.

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:05:40 PM EST
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and we have a winner ;) it's a manhole cover!

by Sven on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:06:06 PM EST
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OMG! OMG! OMG!

I WON!? REALLY??!! I WON!

OMG! OMG! OMG!

MOMMA! MOMMA! I'm going on vacation to Orlando!

OMG! OMG! OMG!

/hyperventilate

;p

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:16:39 PM EST
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Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:12:58 AM EST

It looks like the edge of a trampoline but the red tape or ribbon and the cable don't much sense if it's that so I guess it's not.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:01:55 PM EST
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I was thinking something like that too - edge of an above-ground pool ... - but it can't be w/ that wire overhead.

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:34:42 PM EST
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Friday Foto Flogging (4.00 / 6)

a besotted maypole?

haven't a clue.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:17:35 PM EST
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Part of the local sewage treatment plant or as I like to think of it: Where sh*t happens:

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:31:19 PM EST
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LOL ... nicely done. :)

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:56:51 PM EST
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Well that's certainly scenic. ;)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:08:42 PM EST
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Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:09:52 PM EST

My first quick glance I thought, "a loaf of bread." The more I looked, the more I thought "Eeeewww," though I don't know what exactly triggered that.

The back of a statue of a guy with little or no hair which has graffitti on it.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:17:35 PM EST
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You got the graffiti part right at least!

I thought it looked like the back of a head too but here ya go

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:09:28 PM EST
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Top of something concrete ... looks like water or snow in the background.

(Damn ... I just saw what it was. Too many browser windows open. ;-)

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:40:13 PM EST
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lol

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:08:02 PM EST
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Friday Foto Flogging (4.00 / 7)

if that's water and not snow in the bkgrd, l 'm guessing it's a cast iron bollard, or whatever they're called on piers... for tying boats to.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:20:44 PM EST
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Ding ding ding ding ding!!!

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:37:47 PM EST
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So there's the trick -- if I wait long enough to comment, someone will get it and I can just go "oh yeah, I knew that".

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:33:23 PM EST
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Lol. Sorry! Someone got it, I just hadn't posted the photo yet. I linked it earlier but check the thread now.

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:38:29 PM EST
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olivia's what is it (4.00 / 7)

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parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:30:37 PM EST

Re: olivia's what is it (4.00 / 6)

Life without glasses.

Pretty beads?

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:54:09 PM EST
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Re: olivia's what is it (4.00 / 7)

Christmas tree and/or Christmas ornaments?

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:13:37 PM EST
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olivia's what is it (4.00 / 6)

your mind on drugs?

or christmas lights shot w/ a bokeh screen.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:22:08 PM EST
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Re: olivia's what is it (4.00 / 6)

Not beads, not christmas lights.

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:07:19 PM EST
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Re: olivia's what is it (4.00 / 6)

It's that lovely sequined sweater you brought your kitty for Christmas -- but she's not in the picture because she's embarrassed.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:12:56 PM EST
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The answer: (4.00 / 8)

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Candy bokeh.

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:20:10 PM EST
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Re: The answer: (4.00 / 6)

Very good one, Sweet Tooth.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:52:04 PM EST
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FFFlogging (4.00 / 8)

wuzit?

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:54:24 PM EST

a proboscis?

Actually I have no clue, but it looks like it has pincher things at the end. However, it also looks human made. All of which caused my mind to skitter to the child's game of Cootie, and out popped "proboscis" - a word I like. ;)

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 01:59:57 PM EST
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FFFlogging (4.00 / 6)

it's not man-made; but you're on the right tack w/ probocis...but on the wrong end.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:45:22 PM EST
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Re: FFFlogging (4.00 / 7)

At first, I wanted to say a burned out halogen bulb typically used in a halogen torch-style room light.

But then I second-guessed and now I don't know.

Scene In Philly - A Philadelphia based photoblog

by stand strong (sceneinphilly@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:14:48 PM EST
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dunno

The tip piece looks like it's hinged so it can open and grab or lock around something but the wooden part doesn't seem to fit with that.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 02:44:58 PM EST
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An insect ... the end of a dragonfly or walking stick?

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:05:40 PM EST
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bingo (4.00 / 6)

we have a winner.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 03:34:28 PM EST
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FFFlogging (4.00 / 8)

l guess l could post it

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:55:21 PM EST
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Re: FFFlogging (4.00 / 7)

Wow dada!!! That is some photo!

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:33:42 PM EST
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Re: FFFlogging (4.00 / 8)

Excellent.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:52:32 PM EST
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Wow! Very beautiful. Incredible clarity & lovely color.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:41:28 AM EST
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My offerings for the week. Difficulty level (on the 1-10 scale): 3.6.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:03:06 PM EST

Feather
Ceramic Owl
Singer sewing machine
Harrower
Harrower tine
Vase
Bird butt

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:33:29 PM EST
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Damn, you're good!

Now let's see if anyone can ID the bird.
;-)

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:37:17 PM EST
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Nuthatch?

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:48:45 PM EST
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Not this time -- though they do share the space.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:54:29 PM EST
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Chickadee?

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:21:42 PM EST
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Whoo Hooo! We have a winner! Ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!

For your prize, this particular bird will not crap on your front porch.

:-)

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:15:39 PM EST
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Oops -- you missed # 5.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:39:05 PM EST
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Looks like the kind of wrought iron hook that you hang stuff on ... and I'm sure I'm wrong.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:10:12 PM EST
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Not entirely. It's a bit of naked garden trellis, waiting patiently for another July.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:51:08 PM EST
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Great selection ww! What is the metal thing beside the feather in photo 1?

I really liked the sewing machine. It took me a bit to shift my thinking from "engine," as I thought I was seeing a radiator.

I have no idea what a harrower is, but I love the photo.

"Bird butt" brought a smile -- thanks!

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:42:06 PM EST
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Glad to see you smile, tampopo.

A harrower is a farm tool, drawn behind a tractor or strong animal, that breaks up soil with its long teeth.

As for photo 1: beside the feather, to the left & behind the poppy pod, is actually the back of another feather, finely marked, probably from a hawk. At the bottom right is a small, yellow ceramic jar. At the bottom left is the lip of the glass vase holding the feathers.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:34:08 PM EST
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Wilderness wench,
Scrolling through, I thought the sewing machine was the front hood & radiator of an old 20`s car.
Good set.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:53:57 PM EST
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Thank you!

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:35:50 PM EST
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The sewing machine definitely shares some design elements with those vehicles. It could easily be from the same era.
I think it's rather sexy.
:-)

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:06:08 AM EST
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Hey, ww, ya got some great ones there!

However, a slight correction - as the "Harrow" is actually a Horse Drawn Hay Rake

There are different kinds of harrows, some with curved tines that somewhat resemble the horse drawn hay rake.

Some poor bloke has to sit on that seat and trip the rake every so often. I did that one time with another family member pulling it with a tractor rather than a horse. It was a pretty rough ride bouncing over the pocket gopher mounds.

Horse Drawn Hay Rake

Pasture and Horse Arena Harrows

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by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:27:07 AM EST
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Hey NDD,
Get off your high horse. Hah hahhahhaha
Of course it`s a hay rake.
I ran both.
A harrow is used to prepare the ground for planting, after plowing & then discing.
The harrow is more of a "drag" that smooths the field, in preparation for planting.
The rake must be periodically lifted or rotated to release the hay in the tines.
I also ran the hay rake with a horse, though never a harrow.
During "haymaking" we always released the hay from the tines in rows & turned it over to keep it drying evenly, by hand with forks, then into stacks.
This was after cutting it though some rakes were attached after the cutters.(think shears)
Any unturned hay was subject to mold.
We`d then bring in the horse drawn wagons to pitch the hay onto.
With what?? A Pitchfork obviously. Damn, I remember those hayrides with the farmer`s daughters. Roll roll roll, in the hay.
Oh, one more thing, there were areas where we could not get the horses & machinery into so we cut the hay by hand in those areas with scythes.

I ran horse teams with wagons or hay rakes, ran them logging(not recommended, it`s extremely dangerous) & used them dragging tobacco "boats" during priming season.
Hey, I`ve got it NDD, let`s get a farm going.
I was very good at it.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:36:06 AM EST
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By gott, KH!!!! Like a guy said to me once after I was yappin' about seeing Janis Joplin in Winnipeg, "How old are ya anyway?"

My father farmed with horses, but then he was born in 1911. Although, you could be a tad younger... ;)

I never did farm with horses, only like you say about the boats, "fire up the diesel engines".

"farmers daughters... rollin' in the hay," eh? tsk! tsk!

Yeah, let's do some farming... (It can be a whole lot of fun if you don't have to make a living doing it.)

We could farm in ND in the summer and CA in the winter, right!

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by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 06:08:44 AM EST
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NDD,
As you know, I grow all year round here in Ca.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:04:21 PM EST
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This is as much a "where" as it is a "what", and it helps to know what I get up to a lot.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:15:54 PM EST

This looks like a dog vomited up a bird skeleton. :)

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:17:21 PM EST
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It is a bird skeleton (actually quite a few), but where is it?

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:29:54 PM EST
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Gardening leftovers? Pre-compost compost?

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:23:37 PM EST
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Nope, it's not outside.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:31:05 PM EST
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I am mystified, as usual.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:35:06 PM EST
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A bird skeleton and it's not outside. That's a stumper.

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:06:07 PM EST
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Does this help?

Surely this will give it away.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:41:45 PM EST
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amazing, the things you find inside walls when you tear them open.

l wonder how they came to be trapped inside, or what might have caught them and dragged them in.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:53:23 PM EST
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This was formerly an outside wall, which became an interior wall when an extra bedroom was added. I'm not sure how it got so full of bird skeletons. When I moved the sliding glass door from the front of the house to the back I found bat skeletons in that wall. As well as a few bird nests. Obviously our house is very populated.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:26:50 PM EST
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Very welcoming, obviously.

Personally, I figure that any place good for critters should be OK for me, too.
I don't trust a place with no critters.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:22:43 AM EST
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We draw the line at actually living in the house. As long as they live in the walls or underneath we leave them be. Fortunately, large critters, like the possum, prefer the barn. If we had to listen to him galumphing in the rafters I'd be setting a trap.

by keres on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:11:39 AM EST
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Oh yes -- we definitely have our limits.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:20:33 AM EST
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Speakin' of critters (4.00 / 5)

BTW: compared to my teeth, Lily's look like an example of stellar dental hygiene.
I find this fascinating.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:26:08 AM EST
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Re: Speakin' of critters (4.00 / 5)

They're Luna's teeth actually. And we don't let the dogs have people food, usually with admonishment that they cant have sweets because they don't brush their teeth.

Also, I have a dental pick that I use to remove any plaque that develops on the back teeth about once a year. If you get them used to the idea early in life they'll usually submit to home dental-hygiene proceedures without too much fuss.

by keres on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:12:32 AM EST
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Re: Speakin' of critters (4.00 / 5)

Keres,
I have a bird skeleton that I found in a wall during a remodel.
Every single feather shaft & bone is perfectly preserved.
I`ve had it under glass on a cheese dish.
Go figure.
I`ll try & find a shot in my archives, or I`ll reshoot it.
I`ve only had it it for about 25 years.
It`s still intact.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:44:54 AM EST
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Re: Speakin' of critters (4.00 / 7)

Well,
I couldn`t quickly find an archived shot, (I will) but went into my physical archives & reshot it.
Here`s the "cheese dish.

and the obviously disintegrated wing bones & feather shafts.
I`m a poor conservator alas.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 03:04:22 AM EST
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soup stock.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:57:27 PM EST
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For the Addams family, maybe.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:32:52 PM EST
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You sure that's not Jimmy Hoffa?

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by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:31:42 AM EST
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If it was, I've thrown out the evidence.

But what a fantastic place to hide him. No one ever thinks of looking down here.

by keres on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 07:20:40 PM EST
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Also what/where (4.00 / 9)

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:28:06 PM EST

Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 6)

Is there a connection to your solar panels?

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:32:54 PM EST
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Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 7)

Right in one. As seen through the legs of Adrian, our plumber, installing the final collector tube.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:34:40 PM EST
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Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 6)

How great! I like the shot.

by wilderness wench on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:39:59 PM EST
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Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 6)

lol, you two are on a roll ... :)

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:22:45 PM EST
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Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 7)

I was thinking guillotine.

Fakes energy well

by JimF (jimNOfergusonSpaM@macPleasE.com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:07:59 PM EST
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Re: Also what/where (4.00 / 8)

Hi Jimf,
That also was my first thought.

We may both need therapy, although taking shots through a plumber`s legs may also be cause for concern.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:00:34 PM EST
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Too easy (4.00 / 9)

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:46:30 PM EST

Re: Too easy (4.00 / 6)

A go go dancer with really funky boots?

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:49:47 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 6)

Well it's teeth but I'm not sure whose.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:12:39 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 6)

teeth and saliva bubbles ... lily?

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:23:19 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 6)

Well they're really white so Lily/Lilly is a good guess but then again, Luna isn't that old.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:30:04 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 8)

Here's the full shot.

Those are Luna's pearly whites.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:36:38 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 5)

My what big teeth she has.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:12:10 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 6)

Luna and I just got back from the vet, where she was getting her vaccinations. She had the ceasarian a year ago today, and was spayed about seven months ago, which means she worries now when she's at the vet that she's going to have surgery. She was in a big hurry to leave and very happy to only have gotten a poke.

Also on the critter front, Minnie's ducklings hatched out last night - all twelve of them, various colors.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:34:11 PM EST
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Re: Too easy (4.00 / 7)

A go-go dancer with dog teeth.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:44:25 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 04:59:48 PM EST

a slab of some kind of cut and polished stone...of interesting coloration.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:29:19 PM EST
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dada,
Specifically a geode from my collection.
I have many, but also about half a dozen pairs cut as book ends.
The colors on this one are quite unusual.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:33:37 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:00:13 PM EST

rubberized work gloves or a rooster's comb

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:13:11 PM EST
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Holy crap, Speedy,

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:20:38 PM EST
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lol -- nicely done, Head ... and tampopo for the guess. :)

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:24:29 PM EST
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Olivia,
I didn`t think it would be fair to insert a fish in the image to misdirect anybody into thinking it was some sort of coral.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:03:00 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:00:52 PM EST

wooden clog

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:13:29 PM EST
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Damn, you`re quick.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:18:49 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:01:42 PM EST

a detail some some kind of ornamental, oriental wall hanging or tapestry....looks like an eye and a nose.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:32:17 PM EST
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Well dada, you have a nose for this kind of thing & an eye for getting them right.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:35:27 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:02:14 PM EST

CA snowman or the Pillsbury dough boy

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:15:14 PM EST
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Tampopo, you are good.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:24:38 PM EST
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frosted gingerbread cookie man

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:41:52 PM EST
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dada, you win.
I thought Tampopo had it sussed, but you are 100% correct.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:25:46 PM EST
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l presume they're made made alice b's recipe book with your special herbal enriched gingerbread....ymmmmmmmmmm.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:50:36 PM EST
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dada,
I did offer some of my specialty edibles to anybody wanting to go see Avatar in 4D.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:23:47 PM EST
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still got my addy?

l'm waiting.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:32:06 PM EST
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dada,
I tend to destroy other people`s private info.
You know where to send it, then I`ll know where to send IT.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:07:43 PM EST
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KH -- dada is definitely the winner on this! I was thinking plastic, not icing. ;)

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:43:58 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:02:38 PM EST

an icing wave on chocolate pudding

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:16:12 PM EST
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NO, nyo
nyo, nyo
No

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:25:47 PM EST
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pringles

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:35:58 PM EST
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dada, right again.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:27:13 PM EST
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ooh, that does look like pringles.

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:28:03 PM EST
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I think this is the loveliest shot of potato chips I've ever seen.

This is just a beautiful set, KH.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:35:53 AM EST
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Oh you!! Wilderness

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:52:06 AM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:03:15 PM EST

Opening your light saber?

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 07:44:37 PM EST
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Powering it up.
You`re on the right intergalactic trail though.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:24:52 PM EST
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aha, this one's had me stymied...something to do with a telescope?

maybe a gyroscopic drive of some sort...tracking or focusing ring... it seems to have registration tics, so it's def mechanical.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 08:30:57 PM EST
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Torchiere lamp?

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 08:32:18 AM EST
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Bobx,
That`s the closest so far, so here it is.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:08:18 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:03:43 PM EST

If you were in Indiana, I'd say definitely a sycamore but I don't know if the California ones look the same.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:17:26 PM EST
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AndiF,
A Sycamore is a Sycamore anywhere.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:28:46 PM EST
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Good to know. It's one of my favorite trees ... and not just because it's so damn easy to identify.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:31:56 PM EST
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Gotta add the Indiana version -- here are a couple of shots of the bark doing fun stuff.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:34:37 PM EST
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Looks like "full Camo".
nice.
They get huge around here.
I`ve seen them with 4/6 foot diameter trunks.
They can be quite dangerous in high winds.
Many are hollow at that size, as far as what I`ve seen.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:38:50 PM EST
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They get really huge around here too -- especially when they are along side rivers -- there are some pictures of ones along the Wabash River right before they were cut down in the early 1900s that are just amazing.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:42:38 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:04:14 PM EST

log opening on a ceramic outdoor fireplace thingy

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:37:40 PM EST
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Righto again dada,
A chiminea.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:30:15 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:04:35 PM EST

glass grapes

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:17:20 PM EST
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Tampopo,
Quit looking over my shoulder.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:24:15 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:09:03 PM EST

dome kind of painted metal 'yart'...short for yard art, a term my bro coined for some of his creation. a bird maybe?

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:40:48 PM EST
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Dada,
The phoenix rises.
There used to be a band called "The Yartbirds".

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:41:26 PM EST
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Yardbirds (4.00 / 5)

One of the best of the British Invasion, methinks. Their records had a beautiful sound -- very soulful & resonant.

by wilderness wench on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:33:35 AM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:09:27 PM EST

rope hammock

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:27:08 PM EST
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dada,
You should be strung up.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:42:45 PM EST
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The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:09:46 PM EST

a unicorn horn

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:18:56 PM EST
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Tampopo,
You`re a machine pistol.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 05:22:34 PM EST
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lol tampopo - nicely done w/ your guesses!

parvum opus

by olivia on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 06:27:44 PM EST
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"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:27:43 PM EST

Helicopter?

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:08:55 PM EST
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Ding! Ding! Ding!

Pilot's compartment turned 90 degrees. You're too good!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:38:37 PM EST
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Indianadem,
I hijacked a couple of these things a while back.
Just as a first impression, I flashed back to the cockpit, although in reality I believe they had a "stick".
Funny how the mind works.(speaking for myself, that is)

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:32:24 PM EST
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Amusement park ride?

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:23:18 PM EST
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Similar, but even better!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:39:15 PM EST
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"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 09:28:18 PM EST

Pressure pipe and valve. No idea about for what though, natural gas maybe.

by keres on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:24:19 PM EST
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A hint

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:41:23 PM EST
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a snorkel truck.

and the chopper was a gimme.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:47:08 PM EST
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Yep! (Sticker price about $650,000)

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Fri Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:42:01 PM EST
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Clearly, I'd better hurry up and get my property tax check in so you can pay for the durn thing. :)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:31:03 AM EST
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There's a whole lot of fish sandwiches in one of those things!

All donations greatly appreciated, of course.

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 10:05:24 AM EST
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ouch.

did you get a cash for clunkers rebate on that?

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:07:49 PM EST
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Re: Friday Foto Flogging (4.00 / 3)

Nah - nothin to trade.

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 06:59:35 PM EST
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Wow! You guys have had some great whatsits tonight. I'll have to see if I can come up with one later this evening.

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 01:41:48 AM EST

Have it at floggin' froggies!

(Hey there AndiF, you up yet, or sleepin' in today?)

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:22:44 AM EST

I'm up. At what is a fairly reasonable hour here -- but what the hell are you doing up so freaking early?

But apparently I'm not up enough to have any idea what that is -- other than it's on the ground and despite looking some kind of plastic is probably some kind of rock or mineral.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:40:59 AM EST
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Good Morning! Hey, "reasonable" is relative, ya know.

Actually, since I'm back in the city, where our "normal" schedule doesn't fit the usual pattern, I'm comin' at the day from the night before, as per usual, ha ha ha!

You're not too close on the guesses, so far.

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 05:55:38 AM EST
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Well I hope you can get a nice hibernation some time today.

I've freely admitted that I'm horrible at What Is It. But I love it anyway.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 06:23:52 AM EST
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Some kind of slump glass.?

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 07:51:44 AM EST
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nope, not glass

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by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:57:16 PM EST
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It reminds me that I have a pile of laundry to do.

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 10:14:14 AM EST
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it probably wouldn't survive the washing machine

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:58:45 PM EST
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Hey NDD (4.00 / 5)

good to see you!

I'm guessing the remains of a decorative purple cabbage plant.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 12:01:52 PM EST
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Re: Hey NDD (4.00 / 4)

Good to see you too. (I'm thinking I might have to resume one of my previous diary topics due to both ongoing and recent events.)

It's not a purple cabbage plant.

But "remains" is accurate, so you're on the right track.

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 03:02:29 PM EST
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blue corn chips and guacamole?

cause the the only think l can think of that's printable.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 02:08:40 PM EST
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not blue corn chips and guacamole, although that and an Avery sounds good!

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 03:04:46 PM EST
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it really does. hmmmm...l have to go to the market and the liquid mart in a bit.....might be a good night for just such a thing.

good to see ya hanging aboot the pond.

l

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sat Jan 23rd, 2010 at 03:17:58 PM EST
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It is obviously the remains of the Wicked Witch of the West. The thing that surprises me is that this means that North Dakota is where Oz is located. I believe you gave away a state secret.

Fakes energy well

by JimF (jimNOfergusonSpaM@macPleasE.com) on Sun Jan 24th, 2010 at 08:16:40 AM EST
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Hang on, I live in Oz. Really, you should see all the Munchkins in Hobart.

The best I can make out is that it's probably organic, and has ash around it. So I' thinking that something got burnt/melted into that shape.

by keres on Sun Jan 24th, 2010 at 02:58:14 PM EST
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Maybe it`s one of those delicious Scandinavian dishes we keep hearing about.
Do you serve it hot or cold?

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sun Jan 24th, 2010 at 08:53:24 PM EST
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Almost forgot to come back here and fess up!

It started out as a clementine (orange). A couple of years back I took it out of the box and left it sitting in the garage, here in the city. So this is what's left of it.

So, no, not part of the seasonal Scandinavian delicacies, KH.

It could be that the wicked witch assumed the shape, however. If it disappears, we'll know she's moved on.

Nonviolent Action information available here

by NorthDakotaDemocrat (NorthDakotaDemocrat at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 25th, 2010 at 03:11:59 PM EST
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