Time To Look Sharp, Cobber
Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Okay, so it’s not really a conker – and I thought I’d point it out before anyone in Great Britain does so (like Carol Cooper, for instance!) But it does look rather lethal, like it could be some sort of ancient weapon. Pity there wasn’t another one in the frame – or else we would have had a prickly pair!
18 comments:
Bear necessities, Baloo . . . !!
Actually - what are these called. I grew up with them when I was a kid and it was a favourite thing for my brother to throw at me! They stung when they hit, too!
Hi El Tel,
I've still got a copy of `The Jungle Book'.
Did you ever read `Stalky and Co', also by Kipling?
Cheers
David
Hi Ozlady,
I was kinda hoping you;d know - I've got no idea. We ight have to ring Don Burke and find out!
They sure would pack a sting ...
Cheers
David
amazing click:)
Hi Priyanka,
Thanks - I'm glad you liked the shot. Do keep in touch and let me know how your blog is progressing.
I think you have a really engaging writing style and you choose your topics with great sensitivity.
I always have time for a fellow Calcuttan.
Cheers
David
Okay, just to prove how really pendantic I am - the Isle of Man isn't a part of Great Briain at all! We aren't even full members of the Eurpeon Union.. with a population of less than 70,000, we have our own independant government, laws AND currency, so there!
(And yeah, I probably would've pointed out it's not a conker..)
I know - I'm going to show this pic to my mum - she'll know.
I'll be back!
Uhhh...what exactly is it suppose to REALLY be? Maybe i'll try eating one sometime. Kidding.
-LusteredEconomy
Hi Carol,
Oops, I didn't know that. My humble apologies to all those who live there.
I've enrolled at remedial classes!
Keep smiling
David
Hi Steph,
Good call - let me know what info your Mum has for us.
Cheers
David
Hi LusteredEconomy,
Not sure I'd be trying to eat it - but it was good to photograph!
Cheers
David
A comment on your pun: GROAN. And I thought Carol was the pun master.
But I'm surprised none of knew what that is.
It's obvious.
It's a thingee.
When I lived in Brisso we had tons of trees that produced thingees. I'm glad to see they're still alive and well.
Hi Catmoves,
I should have known that - a THINGEE! Of course!
I knew you'd bring a special perspective to this one!
Cheers
David
We used to call these thingys monkey balls when I was a kid. They are actually.... um.... I forgot. Let me ask my hubby and get back to you.
Sycamore? Maple? I can't remember. In LA they are just 'street trees', had one in front of my house. Grow fast and make oxygen quick, or is that absorb the smog....??
Slainte~
Rachelle
Ha!! Maples, I knew it!
Rachelle
Hi Rachelle,
Sycamore? Street trees? Waiting to hear your decision ....
We're on the right track here.
David
Hi Rachelle,
Maple? Wow - I didn't think we had maples here, but it sorta makes sense.
We have a maple-like clone called ``plane trees'', but I think you're probably right.
Thank you, Sherlock.
David
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