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Chinese mythology has a special revered place for snakes. When the Supreme God was handing out assignments to the lesser Gods for the supervision over all the creatures of the earth everyone expressed reservations at being held accountable for the dominion of the snakes. Finally a minor god agreed to watch over snakes and as a reward for his service the Supreme Being offered to the volunteer the supervision of good luck. Accordingly good fortune is directly connected with our attitudes towards the snake. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means your family will not starve. There are many interpretations of this omen. For one the Snake is a great business person and can negotiate fortunate situations. Or it could mean that a Snake would be willing to sacrifice his possessions, something most Snakes have in abundance, in order to pay for his family’s food. Regardless all stories are representative of the Snake’s character and the measure of the value the Snake puts on his material wealth. Snakes are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001 are Snakes. The Snake is intuitive, introspective, refined and more collected than any of the other Animal Signs. Usually attractive people they take crisis with ease and rarely become flustered. Graceful people, they are exciting and dark at the same time. Always contemplative and private, the Snake is never outwardly emotional. Cunning and reticent he works modestly in the business environment. The Snake will plot and scheme to make things turn out exactly as he needs them to. No great communicators they often, in their confusion, become quite possessive when they set their minds on achieving the interest of a partner. The year of the Snake is the sixth in the Chinese astrological order following the year of the Dragon and occurs every 12 years. The Chinese name for Snake is SHE, the sign of the sagacity. May is the month of the Snake and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Taurus. Snakes are acute, aware, cunning and proud but often vain, and vicious. The simple Chinese character for the complex Snake.
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Fire Snake 1917 and 1977 Fire Snakes speak their minds. They are often loud and known for smothering others with their opinions. Fire Snakes are dynamic and vibrant extroverts. Lucky for the rest of us they do seem to possess great wisdom. They can leave you breathless after a passionate speech. Their powers of persuasion are legendary; they can change even the most obstinate mind. It is their passion in life to convince you that their ideas are superior to yours. Like most Snakes they are self-centered and driven to success. Snakes are beautiful people with tremendous sexual appeal. Sleek and seductive if they want you, if they want you they will have you. Once captivated by a Snake it is hard to stop thinking about them. Snakes are quite prejudiced when choosing a partner and select one based on physical qualities. Snakes need a partner who can appreciate their quirky sense of humor and mad cap approach to life. Though beautiful and tempting to approach, most people wisely choose to allow the Snake to do all the pursuing. Snakes can be jealous and obsessive about their partner. A bit stand-offish with their loved ones, Snakes choose to hide their emotions rather than confront these feelings and insecurities. If you betray a Snake expect revenge not forgiveness. As with all signs, not everyone can live and be happy with a Snake. The Snakes partner must be patient, and tolerant. / Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Snake can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In matters of love Fire Snakes fare best with the Sheep, Ox and Rooster. Avoid the Tiger and Pig. In short marry a Wood Sheep and avoid the Water Tiger. Chinese mythology has a special revered place for snakes. When the Supreme God was handing out assignments to the lesser Gods for the supervision over all the creatures of the earth everyone expressed reservations at being held accountable for the dominion of the snakes. Finally a minor god agreed to watch over snakes and as a reward for his service the Supreme Being offered to the volunteer the supervision of good luck. Accordingly good fortune is directly connected with our attitudes towards the snake. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means your family will not starve. There are many interpretations of this omen. For one the Snake is a great business person and can negotiate fortunate situations. Or it could mean that a Snake would be willing to sacrifice his possessions, something most Snakes have in abundance, in order to pay for his family’s food. Regardless all stories are representative of the Snake’s character and the measure of the value the Snake puts on his material wealth. Snakes are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001 are Snakes. The Snake is intuitive, introspective, refined and more collected than any of the other Animal Signs. Usually attractive people they take crisis with ease and rarely become flustered. Graceful people, they are exciting and dark at the same time. Always contemplative and private, the Snake is never outwardly emotional. Cunning and reticent he works modestly in the business environment. The Snake will plot and scheme to make things turn out exactly as he needs them to. No great communicators they often, in their confusion, become quite possessive when they set their minds on achieving the interest of a partner. The year of the Snake is the sixth in the Chinese astrological order following the year of the Dragon and occurs every 12 years. The Chinese name for Snake is SHE, the sign of the sagacity. May is the month of the Snake and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Taurus. Snakes are acute, aware, cunning and proud but often vain, and vicious.
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Idea for image stolen from Michael Bermingham, a fellow R & B’er. Depicts the business end of a rifle in my collection.
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David 1917
by KenartThey were honestly Gypsies, caravans and all / And a fire and later songs, bloody hell and black bread and potatoes, red songs and cheeks …
My Grandfather in the Great War
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same teddy here
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This is one of Fords famous “Tin Lizzies”. The 1st were built in 1913 and were extremely simple & rugged. / Nikon D80, Nikon 18-135 @ 90mm, F5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 200 / /
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My Mum with the Teddy that she has loved for almost 90 years
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Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The day was specifically dedicated by King George V, on 7 November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who were killed during war, this was possibly done upon the suggestion of Edward George Honey to Wellesley Tudor Pole, who established two ceremonial periods of remembrance based on events in 1917 / info taken from Wikipedia This is dedicated to my grandfather Henry E Cottrell a civilian killed during WWII and to all the other casualties of war.
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There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds. Makawao Union Church in evening light ~ Makawao Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved The church of the open mind, the warm heart, the inspiring soul, and the social vision. G. K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man 1925 “Gilbert Keith Chesterton, better known by his initials as G. K. Chesterton, was an English essayist, novelist, poet, journalist, and author of literary and social criticism. Chesterton was a somewhat contentious man, writing on many subjects about which he had strong feelings, but always with charm, wit, and generosity. In 1925 he published The Everlasting Man, which incorporated many ideas suggested in his earlier works. It reflects his own spiritual journey” / “He then asks the next logical question. Is the Church a continuation of Jesus or a breaking away from him? The first might seem hard to accept, but the second involves even greater difficulties. As a help to making the correct choice, Chesterton asks us to reflect on the analogy of a key. Its truth depends on whether it fits the lock. You won’t get very far analyzing its seemingly odd shape. What you have to do is see if it opens the door. In reflecting on the key (the creed) Chesterton uses what he calls “the witness of the heretics.” (a.k.a. dissenters) Each one tried to reshape the key. The church has constantly resisted that. As Chesterton brilliantly illustrates, only if the key retains its shape will it unlock the door. In the final chapter Chesterton gives one of the most remarkable arguments for the truth of faith: the “five deaths” of the Church. We are not the first ones to live in an age which has concluded the church was moribund, passé. But it has experienced some remarkable resurrections like a phoenix rising from its own ashes. Chesterton analyzes five times when that happened and offers his reflection on what that means for us today.”
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Blossom’s_Photo_Gallery Fordson Tractors 1917 to 1950 Apart from a fairly unsuccessful attempt at tractor design in 1907, it was to be in 1915 that Henry Ford would again turn his attention to tractor production. Using the Ford Mass-Production principles, a team were given the task of creating a tractor which would dominate the tractor market. For more info on Vintage Fordson Tractors click Here Country New South Wales, Australia.
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An Incredible Week!
by Marilyn HarrisDid something a little creative this week and changed my Profile Page! / I made my own Buttons! Let me know what you think? Blossom...
Did something a little creative this week and changed my Profile Page! / I made my own Buttons! Let me know what you think? Blossom I decided to do a Weekly Blog of Features etc, so here they are: Features and in Top 10 Challenges: Fordson_Tractors_1917_to_1950 featured in Rusty_Crusty_and_Falling_to_Bits Lighthouse_-_Grassy_Hill featured in Queensland_the_Sunshine_State Blue_Crayfish_Shell featured in the Top 10 of the Flotsam_and_Jetsam February_Challenge Together_At_Sunset featured in the Top 10 of the Art_4_Charity Challenge The_Two_of_Us Country_Road_on_way_to_Mann_River_Nature_Reserve featured in Everyday_Life Cape_Barren_Geese_in_Flight featured in SEA Springfield featured in Blooming_Trees White_Blossoms_au_Naturale featured in Fabulous_Flowers Rusty_Colours_of_a_Licuala_Fan_Palm featured in Queensland Lichened_to_Australia featured in Abstract_Art White_Blossoms featured in The_Compact_Group Red_Tulips featured in Bits_and_Pieces Veins_of_Sand featured in the Top 10 of Natures_Macro_Canvas Challenge Earth_Exposed Marilyn xo :o)
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This is a photo of my mother, her older sister and their parents. I’d say that Grandad was probably very proud of this bike. Unfortunately I wasn’t around to take a ride in it. / Click here to visit my Red Bubble Site gallery. / 9 September 2009 http://www.redbubble.com/groups/postcard-style/ / 29 June 2009.
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Momma was a What?
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This very rare Electric Vehicle was way ahead of it’s time. It was on display at the “Art of the Car Concourse” presented by the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Mo. on June 27, 2009.
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A c.1917 Oil Drilling Rig currently housed in the Drake Well Oil Museum in Titusville, Pennsylvania.As with many oil artifacts this rig was abandoned years ago and left to rust away until moved to the museum.
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1917 Sanderson Drilling Rig on GMC Truck. Housed in the Drake Well Oil Museum in Titusville, Pennsylvania,USA. The museum houses several old tractors and trucks in their original unrestored state just as they were, abandoned to the elements before being removed to the museum. The 150th Anniversary of the discovery of oil was celebrated in the summer of 2009.
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Parke County, Indiana is the Covered Bridge capital in the USA. The county hosts 31 covered bridges and annually holds a ten day bridge festival each fall. As part of my Summer 2009 ventures, I spent several days soaking up the historic bridges and southern back country. Although my father and I were not able to see all 31 bridges in the county, we did see quite a few. Please View Larger
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This is a portrait of my maternal grandmother Vita Klesservich / ( later Bonnano ). She was the cousin of to the Duke Of D’Aosta and King Victor Emmanuelle 11 of Italy. Pencil/Graphite 310×390
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This rare 1917 Triumph Motorcycle was on display at the annual Vintage Motorcycle Show held at the Airline Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Price New $2,240.00 / Weight 3,925 pounds / Engin 314 c.i. V-8 / Production 500 / Color Silver & Black / Wheelbase 125 inches
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