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VisualDarkness · 05-02-2012, 09:00 AM

S is for Scilla

**Arn** · 05-02-2012, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

T is for Tracks.

**WPRESTO** · 05-02-2012, 12:27 PM

U is for U.S. MAIL, actually airmail. Pitcairn biwings were one of the earliest successful designs used for overnight airmail delivery in the US. Notice the double open cockpits.

I'm going to take "V" as I have a couple for that letter. Hope nobody minds. Unless we get stuck on "X," I'll hold off until about "I" "J" and "K" for which I also have several that might be of interest.

**WPRESTO** · 05-02-2012, 12:30 PM

V is for VIKING SPLASH, a tour operator in Dublin. Would you believe those hats? Always wondered if any of my Norwegian ancestors wore those.

Last edited by WPRESTO; 05-31-2012 at 10:11 AM.

**noelcmn** · 05-02-2012, 01:46 PM

Arn, that is a fabulous pic. Infinity captured.
U for Umbrella (how predictable) And not sure if I posted this one before.

smf · 05-02-2012, 02:14 PM

V was posted between the two U photos.
©2012

Nesster · 05-02-2012, 02:20 PM

X is for Xray Spex!

VisualDarkness · 05-02-2012, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

V is for VIKING SPLASH, a tour operator in Dublin. Would you believe those hats? Always wondered if any of my Norwegian ancestors wore those.

Probably not as there haven't been any real viking findings like that. Big horns on helmets sounds pretty bad in fighting, on the ship and when trading.

**WPRESTO** · 05-02-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Probably not as there haven't been any real viking findings like that. Big horns on helmets sounds pretty bad in fighting, on the ship and when trading.

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I agree. Always suspected that those horned helmets were primarily the invention of Wagner's costume designer.

(quote from smf) V was posted between the two U photos.
I suspect that neolcmn was working on his "U" posting just when I was putting up my "U" and "V" and didn't see my posts when he submitted his own. No matter. We just get another picture to enjoy. Sorry that the old biplane didn't appear for a bit. I think I hit submit before it finished loading.

Blue · 05-02-2012, 03:32 PM

Y is for Yellow sign . . .

**Arn** · 05-02-2012, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Arn, that is a fabulous pic.

Thanks, Noel. I got lucky with the light for a couple of minutes, and the pipes beside the tracks was a bonus.

**noelcmn** · 05-02-2012, 11:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

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(quote from smf) V was posted between the two U photos.
I suspect that neolcmn was working on his "U" posting just when I was putting up my "U" and "V" and didn't see my posts when he submitted his own. No matter. We just get another picture to enjoy. Sorry that the old biplane didn't appear for a bit. I think I hit submit before it finished loading.

Hey this is Africa (TIA) if you like, an growing concept here is South Africa, as we grapple with Africaness. TIA means, amongst other things- V comes before U, just as the fancy takes you. Then there is African time- (AT) which posits the idea that you can do a thing at your convenient time, disregarding all rules of ethos, time frames, yea, even the clock. There is an expression here- "In Europe we have watches, in Africa we have time!"

Ok, my apologies. And keeping things African.

Z for Zulu dancing maidens. ( Zulu's being the dominant ethnic tribe in South Africa)

smf · 05-03-2012, 03:59 AM

This F-86 is outside a museum in Frankenmuth, Michigan, which honors Michigan veterans. In addition to other displays, it has what is believed to be the largest collection of awarded Medals of Honor.
©2010

theunartist · 05-03-2012, 05:08 AM

B for Brooklyn

Nesster · 05-03-2012, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

C is for Cat in the Hat

05-02-2012, 12:27 PM	#2073
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,142	US Mail U is for U.S. MAIL, actually airmail. Pitcairn biwings were one of the earliest successful designs used for overnight airmail delivery in the US. Notice the double open cockpits. I'm going to take "V" as I have a couple for that letter. Hope nobody minds. Unless we get stuck on "X," I'll hold off until about "I" "J" and "K" for which I also have several that might be of interest. Last edited by WPRESTO; 05-31-2012 at 10:11 AM.

05-02-2012, 12:30 PM	#2074
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,142	Viking Splash V is for VIKING SPLASH, a tour operator in Dublin. Would you believe those hats? Always wondered if any of my Norwegian ancestors wore those. Last edited by WPRESTO; 05-31-2012 at 10:11 AM.

05-02-2012, 02:14 PM	#2076
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	W is for water ... V was posted between the two U photos. ©2012 Last edited by smf; 12-13-2012 at 07:12 PM.

05-02-2012, 03:30 PM	#2079
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,142	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Probably not as there haven't been any real viking findings like that. Big horns on helmets sounds pretty bad in fighting, on the ship and when trading. . I agree. Always suspected that those horned helmets were primarily the invention of Wagner's costume designer. (quote from smf) V was posted between the two U photos. I suspect that neolcmn was working on his "U" posting just when I was putting up my "U" and "V" and didn't see my posts when he submitted his own. No matter. We just get another picture to enjoy. Sorry that the old biplane didn't appear for a bit. I think I hit submit before it finished loading. Last edited by WPRESTO; 05-02-2012 at 03:38 PM.

05-03-2012, 03:59 AM	#2083
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	A is for airplane This F-86 is outside a museum in Frankenmuth, Michigan, which honors Michigan veterans. In addition to other displays, it has what is believed to be the largest collection of awarded Medals of Honor. ©2010 Last edited by smf; 12-13-2012 at 07:12 PM.

05-02-2012, 09:00 AM	#2071
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	S is for Scilla

05-02-2012, 01:46 PM	#2075
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Arn, that is a fabulous pic. Infinity captured. U for Umbrella (how predictable) And not sure if I posted this one before.

05-02-2012, 02:20 PM	#2077
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	X is for Xray Spex!

05-02-2012, 02:46 PM	#2078
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by WPRESTO V is for VIKING SPLASH, a tour operator in Dublin. Would you believe those hats? Always wondered if any of my Norwegian ancestors wore those. Probably not as there haven't been any real viking findings like that. Big horns on helmets sounds pretty bad in fighting, on the ship and when trading.

05-02-2012, 03:32 PM	#2080
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Y is for Yellow sign . . .

05-02-2012, 04:22 PM	#2081
Arn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parksville Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,497	Originally posted by noelcmn Arn, that is a fabulous pic. Thanks, Noel. I got lucky with the light for a couple of minutes, and the pipes beside the tracks was a bonus.

05-02-2012, 11:00 PM - 1 Like	#2082
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Originally posted by WPRESTO . (quote from smf) V was posted between the two U photos. I suspect that neolcmn was working on his "U" posting just when I was putting up my "U" and "V" and didn't see my posts when he submitted his own. No matter. We just get another picture to enjoy. Sorry that the old biplane didn't appear for a bit. I think I hit submit before it finished loading. Hey this is Africa (TIA) if you like, an growing concept here is South Africa, as we grapple with Africaness. TIA means, amongst other things- V comes before U, just as the fancy takes you. Then there is African time- (AT) which posits the idea that you can do a thing at your convenient time, disregarding all rules of ethos, time frames, yea, even the clock. There is an expression here- "In Europe we have watches, in Africa we have time!" Ok, my apologies. And keeping things African. Z for Zulu dancing maidens. ( Zulu's being the dominant ethnic tribe in South Africa)

05-03-2012, 05:08 AM	#2084
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	B for Brooklyn Pennant Ale B for Brooklyn

05-03-2012, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#2085
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	C is for Cat in the Hat

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