Friday Funnies

Here's a couple of nature faces for this week's Friday Funnies. You're welcome to see if you can figure these out, answers next week (no prizes, just braggin' rights).

First one and a hint that butterflies like this plant and another that it's not a bird.

This alien looking image is a seed (by definition) that animals (and humans) enjoy, but not in this present state.

Did you figure these out?

The week slipped by with no time to work posts about our recent anniversary getaway within New England (NH and VT), but a couple are upcoming. We had an enjoyable time despite the hot and humid weather in advance of Hurricane Henri. Your well wishes were most appreciated. 

This is the final 3-day holiday weekend of summer here in the U.S. Celebrated on Monday, Labor Day holiday marks the start of the school year for many.  Stay safe if you are out and about as it's statistically one of the top three holiday weekends for accidents.

Enjoy Your Weekend, Everyone

We're going on a(nother) adventure; this time in MA

End of day view earlier this week

Friday Funnies

In closing out the week with a Friday Funny, I've included a puzzler for all of you.

It may not be that difficult for some to guess what (or where) this was spotted, but the answer won't be shown until next Friday. 

Feel free to guess away all week long, unless you already know for certain and, if you do, please share where you've seen it. And, I'll do the same (but not until next week). 

Enjoy Your Weekend Everyone

What is This? #14

Here it is – another What is This? 

It’s been awhile since the last one at the end of August.

So, can you figure out what this is OR where these images were taken?All images were taken within 5 minutes in the same place. Nope, it’s not a type of algae or fungi and has no connection with either one.

As always, NO prizes, just braggin’ rights cause it’s just for fun!
Answer in tomorrow's post.  C’mon and try – you may be RIGHT !

What is This Building? #1 of 2011

It’s been fun showing objects for the What is This? challenge, but since this is the end of the month, it seemed time for something new – a Building challenge.

 

OK, so you’re probably thinking (and rightfully so) that buildings are difficult if you don’t live in the area. And you’re absolutely right!

However, this building is a place visited by many at one time or another. It’s located some 18 miles from our home and we passed it today, hence this challenge.

NOTE: This challenge is open to everyone EXCEPT folks who live on the Eastern Shore – you know who you are – Possum, Marty, Diana. Since you all KNOW this building, please refrain from participation (pretty please).

Hint: It is a public place, but the architecture does not define its purpose. Alas, there is no information on the building or the file name to give it away (on purpose).

 

Check tomorrow for the answer – you may be surprised!

What is This? – #2 of 2011

It’s been awhile (2 weeks) since the first What is This? of this new year.  Haven’t you just been waiting for the next one?

Here’s one that may be a bit more challenging – because you are a tough group to fool. It looks like water on glass, that’s the easy part of this challenge.

It’s NOT rain.

Here’s another clue, it did NOT happen outdoors.

 

 

 

 

 

Last clue, it’s NOT underwater.

Think you KNOW the answer – TELL me !

And the prize is . . . bragging rights ONLY this time. Grenville said it’s too cold to be outdoors working in the garden or turning the compost pile.

The answer showing where these images were taken will be shown in tomorrow's post – promise.

What is This?

Here’s the last – What is This – for this year . . .

No, it’s not an abstract work of art and was taken in November during our GA road trip.

This is the Tappan Zee

YES, it’s the Tappan Zee Bridge that was featured in a recent What is This?

Officially, it’s The Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge, usually called the Tappan Zee Bridge, the Tappan Zee or The Tapp. This cantilever bridge spans the Hudson River in NY and connects Nyack in Rockland County with Tarrytown in Westchester County.

Its name derives from Indian and Dutch origins. In pre-colonial days, the Tappan Indian tribe inhabited the area. When the Dutch inhabited New York in the 1600’s, the Hudson River was called a “zee” or wide expanse of water.


The total length of the bridge and approaches is 16,013 feet. The cantilever span is 1,212 feet providing a maximum clearance of 138 feet over the water. The bridge is about 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan and the NYC skyline can be seen on a clear day.

The bridge is part of the New York State Thruway mainline, designated as Interstates 87 and 287 and carries seven lanes of automotive traffic. The center lane can be switched between eastbound and westbound traffic depending on the prevalent commuter direction; on weekdays, the center lane is eastbound in the morning and westbound in the evening. The switch is done by a movable center barrier which is moved by a pair of barrier transfer machines. It is one of the primary means of crossing the Hudson River north of NYC and carries traffic between southern New England and points west of the Hudson.

Construction started in March 1952 and the bridge opened for traffic in December 1955. It was  officially named the Tappan Zee Bridge in early 1956. In 1994, the bridge was re-dedicated in honor of Malcolm Wilson, NY governor in 1974 and 1975.

The structure carries more traffic than it was designed for which has led to plans to repair or replace it with a new bridge or tunnel.  Its was designed to last 50 years when built during the Korean War  (1950-53) at a time of material shortages and is showing signs of deterioration.

The Tappan Zee is notorious for attracting suicide jumpers. The 3-mile-long bridge has no walkway so that would-be suicides often drive to midspan, stop their cars in an outside lane, scale the barrier and jump. From 1998 to 2008, up of 30 people have committed suicide by jumping from the bridge.

What is This?

Can you identify this structure?Named for an American Indian tribe from the area and the Dutch word for sea. It connects Nyack in Rockland County with Tarrytown in Westchester County.

Located on the east coast of the US. Part of its official name includes a former NY governor.

It is one of the primary ways to cross the Hudson River north of New York City and carries much of the traffic between southern New England and points west of the Hudson.

No, it’s not a giant erector set.