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Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:02 pm
by Nanohedron
Katharine wrote:Nanohedron wrote:Mr.Gumby wrote:'I must not tell lies'
Hmmmm. That's a rather strange bit of personal info, considering.
It's from Harry Potter.
Aha. That might explain the redness underneath the writing, then - all the more evocative of that source (which I had forgotten). I still find it an odd choice, though.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:44 am
by Mr.Gumby
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:47 am
by Dan A.
Mr.Gumby wrote: On the pier was another cache of the, for want of a better name, lockdown stones. Perhaps more the effort of local children.
"Lockdown stones" is an ideal name. And if those were the work of local children, a couple of them seem to have artistic chops. Thanks again for sharing!
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:00 pm
by Katharine
Nanohedron wrote:
Aha. That might explain the redness underneath the writing, then - all the more evocative of that source (which I had forgotten). I still find it an odd choice, though.
I do, too, but at least you have the context now.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:59 pm
by Nanohedron
Katharine wrote:Nanohedron wrote:
Aha. That might explain the redness underneath the writing, then - all the more evocative of that source (which I had forgotten). I still find it an odd choice, though.
I do, too, but at least you have the context now.
Apropos of nothing: I'm not a violent sort, but even though Dolores Umbridge is already in a hell of her own making, she still makes me want to use her as a piñata.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:21 am
by Mr.Gumby
"Lockdown stones" is an ideal name.
I found another cache this morning that had a different angle, and a different name:
After waking up in a headspace that required some lifeaffirming watching big waves roll in while standing on a high cliff with a breeze blowing the cobwebs away, I found myself in Kilkee at noon. At the start of the cliffwalk there was another batch of stones, aiming for the inspirational rather than the artistic.
Between showers it was a lovely clear morning, there was hardly anyone about (saw less than ten people during the hour or so I spent walking) and the mood lifted.
With a nod to the earlier Harry Potter theme, the statue of Richard Harris, who had a house in Kilkee where he spent a lot of time in pre-Dumbledore days, had been given proper attire (much like statues the world over).
The whole country went under 'level three' restrictions yesterday, with a full lockdown looming once again.
On the way home we passed a golfcourse, looking windswept and empty. The owner caught the virus.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:09 pm
by Dan A.
Mr.Gumby wrote:Watching big waves roll in while standing on a high cliff...
I can't do anything of that sort without taking a road trip. Standing the shores of Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, or the Detroit River is about as close as I'll get.
"Positivity Rocks," replete with a double meaning, is also a very fitting name. Thanks again for sharing them.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:10 pm
by Mr.Gumby
I can't do anything of that sort without taking a road trip.
Coastline is one thing we have handy and some of it of it steep and high enough. I can see the ocean from my kitchen, well just about. This is all more or less within spitting distance :
Good spots to clear the mind.
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:37 pm
by an seanduine
Thank, you, Peter. The coastline is much like the Oregon Coast. Love the ´Sea Stacks´.
´the owner caught the virus´ is another reminder to stay safe, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. . .
Bob
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:00 pm
by Mr.Gumby
´the owner caught the virus´ is another reminder to stay safe, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. . .
Well, we all know how he goes about that, don't we?
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:41 pm
by Dan A.
Mr.Gumby wrote:Good spots to clear the mind.
I have precious little of that within a comfortable driving distance. You are most fortunate!
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:51 am
by Mr.Gumby
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:34 pm
by DrPhill
Mr.Gumby wrote:I am not sure this is still entertaining for anyone but myself but I'll add a few more batches of images.
I for one enjoy the images you post. You live in a lovely spot, and I appreciate your sharing it. Thanks.
Solar cuan system? As a non speaker am I missing something here?
Phill
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:15 am
by Mr.Gumby
Re: Signs of locked down life during the pandemic
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:19 pm
by ytliek
I too always enjoy the photos Peter. Thank you for sharing. Be well.