A chameleon with its tongue out? A tadpole? A sperm? The possibilities are endless.
Yesterday was very quiet. I scanned and posted more slides, I read blogs, I read The New Yorker. I've been wrestling with squirrels who have dug up a certain teasel seedling for the fourth time -- for some reason they just do not want this plant to survive! (Boud has recommended peppermint oil to repel them; I looked in one of our local shops and they didn't have any, but I am on the hunt. There's always Amazon, but I'd rather buy local if possible.)
I did not walk yesterday. Sunday is a day of rest.
Yesterday was very quiet. I scanned and posted more slides, I read blogs, I read The New Yorker. I've been wrestling with squirrels who have dug up a certain teasel seedling for the fourth time -- for some reason they just do not want this plant to survive! (Boud has recommended peppermint oil to repel them; I looked in one of our local shops and they didn't have any, but I am on the hunt. There's always Amazon, but I'd rather buy local if possible.)
I did not walk yesterday. Sunday is a day of rest.
When I walked on Saturday afternoon, I came across this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500. I was admiring it and at the same time, something about it clicked in my memory. I came home and looked in my photos, and sure enough, I photographed this exact same car before -- seven years ago, on the other side of London!
What it's doing in our neighborhood now, I have no idea. I may go back today to take a closer look, assuming it wasn't just visiting temporarily. The painted-on wording on the car is gone now, so perhaps it was sold, but it's definitely the same vehicle, with rust spots in all the identical places.
I'm not sure I have anything else to report. I am off to Vienna tomorrow afternoon to see my friend Bill for a few days, so today will be mainly getting the plants watered and everything in place for that little odyssey. I'm going to put a wire screen over that seedling to fend off the squirrels while I'm gone!
Neat old car, right or left hand drive? I can't imagine driving a big car on the narrow streets and roads of England. We are in Vienna through mid day on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteRight-hand drive. It must have been converted? Is that possible?
DeleteI loved Vienna. Have a good trip.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! This will be my third trip!
DeleteThat is a beauty the car, the colour especially. Reminded me that I always wanted to own an E-type jaguar but never managed it. Have a good holiday.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The car needs some work but it is a beauty, I agree.
DeleteI guess you will publish another post before your trip to Vienna where I presume you will be waltzing and chowing down on Viennese Whirls.
ReplyDeleteI'll have one more tomorrow morning and then you'll hear all about my waltzing and sacher-torte eating.
DeleteOooh! Vienna! I've seen pictures online and it looks so beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteTry pharmacies and "New Age" shops for peppermint oil, or make a strong solution of peppermint tea and spray that around and over the teasel.
I've tried our local pharmacies and health food stores. Nada! I'll keep looking, though.
DeleteWhat a lovely car. Amazing to find a car from Oklahoma in London!?! Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteI know, mind-blowing!
DeleteA car that came all the way from the U S of A. I wonder how it made the crossing. It's still looking quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice car, though as someone pointed out it seems to have been converted for driving on the left.
DeleteLovely old car, and perhaps IT'S following YOU??
ReplyDeleteHave a good holiday!
HAUNTING me?!
DeleteEnjoy your travels. Vienna is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I love Vienna.
DeleteI looked at the previous pic. Didn't see any 'painted on' wording. Just looked like the letters were attached.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice visit in Vienna.
Oh, my bad. The painted wording wasn't visible in the pictures on my blog. You can see it here, though:
Deletehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/sreed99342/47838954522/
My son-in-law has a Ford Galaxy 500 that he restored. His is 2-door and I believe it's a '65. Great car!
ReplyDeleteCool! Must look very similar to this one!
DeleteIt's so cool to be able to pop over to Vienna so easily. Everything is a major trip from here. (not Canada though)
ReplyDeleteYeah, you can get to Vancouver a lot faster!
DeleteWien ist wunderschön und ich besuche die so geschichtsreiche Stadt sehr gern. Das Auto ist toll. Ich mag solche Oldtimer.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful old car but I bet it costs a lot to keep it on the road. Where would a person get spare parts?!
DeleteHave a grand time in Vienna. (Have you ever watched "The Third Man"? Wish you could see it before your trip!
ReplyDeleteI have indeed seen "The Third Man," though it was years ago. I should probably watch it again!
DeleteEnjoy your time in Vienna.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks, Jan!
DeleteI was just watching your last yard video. Rats, foxes, and cats. A lot of excitement. At the end that one cat looks pissed:)
ReplyDeleteYou're going to Vienna?
Yeah, a friend from the states moved there and the poor guy is on his own in a strange city, so I thought I'd pay him a visit!
DeleteVienna? Oh right, you mentioned that a while back. You need a herbalist for the peppermint essential oil. Maybe they'll have it in Vienna? Just don't get the baking peppermint essence, it's different and won't repel marauders.
ReplyDeleteOK, good to know! I went to the herbalist here locally but he was out. Of course!
DeleteThe ford galaxy was a ritzy car.
ReplyDeleteQuite large, as many cars were then!
DeleteMy first thought was sperm. How interesting to come across the same car again. We had a Ford Galaxy when I was a little kid. It was unusual for us because we bought it new. With our used cars, we never knew if they were going to start. Enjoy your visit with your friend.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Cars were much less reliable back then than they are now. I seldom see people broken down or with flat tires these days. It happens, but not as much.
DeleteEnjoy your trip and catching up with your friend.
ReplyDeleteWhen Glen and I were in Roseland, there was actually an old car show behind the Methodist Church which is where it appears to me that a great deal of the community activities happen. They also have a preschool and a thrift store. Anyway, we strolled around looking at the old cars, restored to shiny glory. I don't recall one Galaxie. I am sure that one is definitely an unusual sight in London. Cool that you've seen it twice. Now have fun in Vienna!
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