It's an acronym for "She Who Must Be Obeyed". It comes from a BBC series - "Rumpole of the Bailey". I have called her that for years. But . . . she is truly a dear, in spite of that trait.
She, also, hates to be photographed so I have to sneak pictures now and then. But I have learned (remember that SWMBO) to ask her permission before I publish one.
She was working in the yard recently and I got a couple that she agreed, reluctantly, to let me post. I like this one in her "Vincent Van Gogh" hat.
So, I got away with a couple. And then. There's her companion, Mr. Blackwell.
He's the only one of the trio who gets to go outside and that permission was granted reluctantly, as reluctantly as SWMBO allowed me to post photos of her. But he has become accustomed to our home. He loves to go out. But he's become so fat that he can no longer go under the fence to free land. And he's become very accustomed to the regular feeding he gets inside.
So, he goes out, stays in the yard and comes in again when we ask him.
Good cat.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Music
I forgot to mention on my weekend postings that music was part of the experience at both the Chalk Fest and the Eurocar show.
I didn't hear this band, Pandemonium, play at the Chalk Fest because they were just setting up when I was there. But it looked like it would be great.
I didn't hear this band, Pandemonium, play at the Chalk Fest because they were just setting up when I was there. But it looked like it would be great.
Meanwhile, over on Whiskey Row, a bluegrass group entertained the car watchers. Sorry, I didn't get their name but here's a sample of their sound.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Eurocars!
Lovers of European motorcars were in for a treat yesterday in downtown Prescott. The British-Euro Auto Tour around Arizona made a stop on Whiskey Row.
There were some German cars mixed in - BMW's, Mercedes - but the majority of the cars were British, like this E Jaguar.
And some others, familiar to drivers who loved these "sports" cars back in the 50's and 60's.
There were grinning grills . . .
. . . great lines . . .
. . . and lucious leather.
Also some funny license plates.
For those with a big budget, some big (and expensive) cars.
But I think this beautiful blue Morgan was my favorite.
All in all, a treat for the senses. You can read more about the "pit stop" in a fine article by my friend Doug Cook in the local paper.
There were some German cars mixed in - BMW's, Mercedes - but the majority of the cars were British, like this E Jaguar.
And some others, familiar to drivers who loved these "sports" cars back in the 50's and 60's.
There were grinning grills . . .
. . . great lines . . .
. . . and lucious leather.
Also some funny license plates.
For those with a big budget, some big (and expensive) cars.
But I think this beautiful blue Morgan was my favorite.
All in all, a treat for the senses. You can read more about the "pit stop" in a fine article by my friend Doug Cook in the local paper.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Chalk Art
Prescott, Arizona, is a place of festivals throughout the summer months. Today there were a couple of them. First the Summit Bank chalk art gathering, in which artists of all ages and talents are invited to use the parking lot for their creations.
As noted, the talent runs the gamut here. But everyone has a good time.
This artist, Lysa Ashley from Corona, California, is in a professional division.
The subject matter runs from realistic to cartoon characters.
This fellow has the right idea, stretched out on a chaise to work on his art.
Another one of the professionals from California, Lori Escalera from Vista.
The festival is in its second or third year and continues to gain in popularity, for the artists and for the onlookers.
Tomorrow, I'll show you some scenes from a European motorcar stopover.
As noted, the talent runs the gamut here. But everyone has a good time.
This artist, Lysa Ashley from Corona, California, is in a professional division.
The subject matter runs from realistic to cartoon characters.
This fellow has the right idea, stretched out on a chaise to work on his art.
Another one of the professionals from California, Lori Escalera from Vista.
The festival is in its second or third year and continues to gain in popularity, for the artists and for the onlookers.
Tomorrow, I'll show you some scenes from a European motorcar stopover.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Sedona
SWMBO and I drove over to Sedona today to celebrate our 40th anniversary. 8 days late but at this age, we wait for the weather to cooperate.
First stop: Tlaquepaque.
It's a touristy arts and crafts center but it's done so well, it's always been a favorite place of ours. It was modeled after the town of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco just outside of Guadalajara in Mexico.
Lots of Spanish/Mexican style architecture. Beautiful big sycamore trees dominate some of the plazas.
Most of the art is Southwestern-oriented but Sedona being what it is, you can find plenty of Asian influences as well.
There's also a touch of whimsy afoot, as in this sculpture of a big pig. A nearby placard says the name of it is "Eat More Beef."
Inside El Rincon, a Mexican restaurant and tavern . . .
There's a group of "guardians" . . .
Though this member of the group looks about as tired as I felt after awhile.
One shop features treasures from the sea . . .
This sleepy fellow appeared to be related to the pig. He was standing watch over a parking lot, next to a sculptured Saguaro cactus.
It's a very pictureresque place, tempting to the camera . . .
But after a period of walking around, staring at the goods in the shops, one grows weary. And thirsty. So . . .
Our visit to Sedona ended with martinis and a great lunch at Shugrue's Hillside . . . and then the drive home.
First stop: Tlaquepaque.
It's a touristy arts and crafts center but it's done so well, it's always been a favorite place of ours. It was modeled after the town of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco just outside of Guadalajara in Mexico.
Lots of Spanish/Mexican style architecture. Beautiful big sycamore trees dominate some of the plazas.
Most of the art is Southwestern-oriented but Sedona being what it is, you can find plenty of Asian influences as well.
There's also a touch of whimsy afoot, as in this sculpture of a big pig. A nearby placard says the name of it is "Eat More Beef."
Inside El Rincon, a Mexican restaurant and tavern . . .
There's a group of "guardians" . . .
Though this member of the group looks about as tired as I felt after awhile.
One shop features treasures from the sea . . .
This sleepy fellow appeared to be related to the pig. He was standing watch over a parking lot, next to a sculptured Saguaro cactus.
It's a very pictureresque place, tempting to the camera . . .
But after a period of walking around, staring at the goods in the shops, one grows weary. And thirsty. So . . .
Our visit to Sedona ended with martinis and a great lunch at Shugrue's Hillside . . . and then the drive home.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Who are those guys? Or gals?
I was just looking at the stats on my blog. Pretty interesting. For example, there have been 265 page views in the past week. I expect a bunch of them have been mine. 219 of them were from the United States. But also represented were Australia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Canada. I can understand that because I frequently read bloggers in all of those countries. So they read me.
But what I find interesting is the other countries represented. Iran, Malaysia, Egypt and South Korea. Iran is my second highest number of page views with 18. I don't think I've ever had a comment by anyone from Iran, not to mention anyone from Egypt or South Korea, so that has me curious. I think I have heard from someone in Malaysia once but it's been a long time ago.
In a line made famous by a movie in which either Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) or the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) said it over and over as they were being pursued by a Pinkerton man . . "who are those guys?"
http://youtu.be/ZIie9OosnEM
But what I find interesting is the other countries represented. Iran, Malaysia, Egypt and South Korea. Iran is my second highest number of page views with 18. I don't think I've ever had a comment by anyone from Iran, not to mention anyone from Egypt or South Korea, so that has me curious. I think I have heard from someone in Malaysia once but it's been a long time ago.
In a line made famous by a movie in which either Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) or the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) said it over and over as they were being pursued by a Pinkerton man . . "who are those guys?"
http://youtu.be/ZIie9OosnEM
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Comfort
Jazz is happy. He got a larger box.
Hmmm. I think I'll go take a nap, too.
Meanwhile, Blackwell has found a new snoozy place on a ledge of the cat tree.
Hmmm. I think I'll go take a nap, too.
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