An odd expression and one not heard very often these days. Alas, I have no bonnet, but had I had one, I would have certainly thrown it over the windmill!
DelSeptember 6, 2013
I last went to Melk in pre-camera days and don't remember much about it apart from the fabulous library. We decided to make a return visit with cameras to snap the opulence for posterity, but sadly, no photography was allowed.…
DelSeptember 5, 2013
These Picasso style posters seem to be springing up everywhere - not sure if they're a type of urban art or advertising something. Either way, they're nice and colourful.
DelSeptember 2, 2013
These book-swap cases are a fab idea, but MisterMac always comes back with more books than he takes.
DelSeptember 1, 2013
They look so sweet and innocent, but when they decide to munch the laurel bushes, they have no respect for the wall. 900 acres of common land, but a tiny laurel bush seems to be more appealing.
DelAugust 31, 2013
Now you see it, now you don't. I'm sure when I left home this morning, this shop was full of sparkly dresses and now it's not!
DelAugust 30, 2013
The Police Station is still there, but it is no longer inhabited 24/7. Instead, there is a hot-line to the nearest manned station. How long before it's vandalised?
DelAugust 28, 2013
Fabulous light meant an early outing today. Another mannequin or two added to the collection, including this one, who's trying to escape.
DelAugust 27, 2013
Bad taste knows no bounds, as indeed this suede - yes, that's right, suede - covered Ferrari shows. I wonder whether the salesman chucked in one of those little brushes and a can of weather-proof spray for nothing or whether…
DelAugust 26, 2013
... makes the world go round and lots of money makes people skip a little dance. We have to pity the poor friends of this trio who are going to have to sit through these holiday snaps.
DelAugust 25, 2013
I admire anyone who can stick to their principles, but question whether this protester is sticking to theirs by parking their van in the supermarket car-park. It may have been left there as a protest, but more likely (s)he ran…
DelAugust 24, 2013
Early morning serendipity. Too early for the shoppers, too late for the revellers but just right for constructors.
DelAugust 23, 2013
So the bin-men ain't taking it anywhere! Edit to add, it is still there a week later.
DelAugust 22, 2013
Three more for the archive. I feel the end is in sight for the coffee cup project and I should now consider what to do with them.
DelAugust 21, 2013
So non-residents can enjoy the view of the garden, but can't get into the garden. We are becoming a city of gated residences, gardens and parks. Or are these boundaries designed to keep the residents in?
DelAugust 20, 2013