We never used to have free-living parakeets until the late sixties. The first were seen in Cologne. Then they started to establish themselves in along the Rhine and are now in the whole of Germany’s Southwest. They are loud and noisy and cheeky and bold. And … Continue reading Here to Stay
The 2CV was built by Citroën from 1948 to 1990, i.e. this one must be at least 25 years old. It was never beautiful, never strong, had its quirks – in other words: a car only an afficionado can love. Many owners today vow that they will … Continue reading No Divorce, Not Ever
is paved with good intentions and – New Year’s resolutions. Proverb or aphorism? Wedneday Quotes: Resolutions for 24
Wordless Wednesday
This is rapeseed. With a name like that who expects polite plants? Or even pollinating plants? Rapeseed is a self-pollinator, i.e. a little wind will do the trick. But, to be honest, the plant benefits from cross-pollination so bees and other insects are still welcome. Ragtag Daily Prompt: … Continue reading I Don’t Need You, Bee-tch!!
I certainly had great expectations when I entered this door for the first time, almost 60 years ago. Were these expectations fulfilled? FOWC with Fandango: Expectation
Midweek Monochrome
Two in a row of double dipping with FOWC and Ragtag. I’m also taking my cue from geriatrix who featured a dog called Luna for today’s challenge. My model is also a dog called Luna but it’s a different breed. This Luna is a golden doodle. … Continue reading Another Luna
creating HAVOC amongst the Dlombukas from the world of Mictican (on the left side of our galaxy). Double dipping with Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sludge and FOWC with Fandango: Havoc
The local swimming pool, called alternatively Turnerbad (sporting pool,because it belongs to the local sporting club), Waldschwimmbad (forest pool because of the surrounding woods) or Freibad (free pool because it has no roof) has a special forlorn atmosphere in winter. Water, Water Everywhere
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