tanabutler Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Just wanted to showcase my childishness with this photo.. Sitting in traffic the other day on my way to the airport.. One reason I always carry a camera with me is because I missed the opportunity to photograph a professionally painted sign I saw once....MAMA BARE DAY CARE, complete with a "Mother Bear" dressed in an apron, and standard granny wear from a fairy tale. But she should have been naked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Gorgeous photos Thunk! You have such a great talent.. Just wanted to showcase my childishness with this photo.. Sitting in traffic the other day on my way to the airport.. Even more entertainingly, Schmuck means "jewels" in German. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 So when my parents tell me I am the schmuck of the family, its a compliment? I have never seen them spell it though..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice Naughton Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 A Paris miscellany. The skateboard crew at the Bastille At a station of the metro My courtyard door at 22, rue du Petit Mucc Obeisance at the d"Orsay The copiest Looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 For some reason I thought of Rancho Gordo and his posters when I saw this packet.. My aunt recently gave me a few different packs of this companies products..They were purchased in Italy. From a saffron type spice to dried mushrooms.. I think they all tested the spaghetti's doneness by sticking their finger in the plate. I love the middle guys ponytail.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Utah or Nevada desert, from the plane headed to CA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melonious Thunk Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 No! That's a sonagram of a large intestine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanabutler Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Utah or Nevada desert, from the plane headed to CA. It's just like being in a flying dream in Google Earth! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
omnivorette Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Some doorways in Zurich... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chambolle Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cloister in Dordogne region. If my life was at stake or I was going to be burned at the stake or I was going to be offered a free Charolais steak and I was being forced to make a bet as to exactly where that cloister is located, I would yield to the village of Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, about 50 miles south of the Dordogne department. If that is indeed the lovely, almost 1000 year old cloister at Moissac (if not, please ignore all this crap), with its signature alternating single and double columns that each culminate with uniquely-carved massive Romanesque capitals, each capital distinct and many depicting scenes from the Bible, then there are at least two points worth making. One, relative to this specific thread, is that the magnificent carved south portal of this abbey, depicting a vision of the Apocalypse, is equally worthy of a photo and there are multiple outdoor cafes from which one can enjoy a beer and take that photo and reflect upon the artisanal talents and inspirations of these village folks from the 11th and 12th centuries. The other, relative to this overall site, is that you are very close to two interesting newish restaurants run by jeune turc chefs (that I previously alluded to in an aside in a prior post) that are surely worthy of their approximately one hour drive. They are located in Moirax and Astaffort, both south of Agen. Here was that prior mention: http://mouthfulsfood.com/forums//index.php...ndpost&p=728857 Final notes. If in the region, Montauban is also a delightful pitstop. Highlights include the Musee Ingres (he was born here) and the large, beautifully arcaded main square (another place to enjoy a beer). If arriving from the north, Cahors also merits a look-see. Get out of the car and walk across the magnificent fortified Pont Valentre that crosses the Lot river. That's the only way to get a full appreciation of just how massive it is. Cahors also has a large and enjoyable market to wander through on market days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scamhi Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 a pig in the country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scamhi Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Taos looking south Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lippy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Gorgeous photos Thunk! You have such a great talent.. Just wanted to showcase my childishness with this photo.. Sitting in traffic the other day on my way to the airport.. I photographed that sign too for my blog when I did 125th Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melonious Thunk Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cloister in Dordogne region. If my life was at stake or I was going to be burned at the stake or I was going to be offered a free Charolais steak and I was being forced to make a bet as to exactly where that cloister is located, I would yield to the village of Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, about 50 miles south of the Dordogne department. Bingo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have become interested in the old colored cement floor-tiles that we see in so many homes and restaurants in country France. Like, I really covet them. This is as close to owning them as I can get: I've made no attempt to conceal the waxed gloss since it was so lovingly acquired by the proud owners' elbow grease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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