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Lisa - that must have been an awesome sight!

Ski - those photos are hilarious - I love the first one!

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Road trip to my place? that'll work- I'll fire up the hot tub, bring in a load of wood for the wood burner in the guest cabin- we can all pitch sleeping bags, and be mellow.
We could also go to the caribbean.

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lalbers,
sounds like you have a nice place. are you anywhere near kit carson national park?
lisa and i ended up there one day while going on a cross country camping trip on our honeymoon. we were sleeping in our IH Scout and during the night, it was pitch black out, we hear some terrible growling and screaming. some animal was killing some other animal. i didnt bother shining a light because i didnt know what it was and didnt need to attract it to us whatever it was. in the morning there was a lamb or sheep about 30 ft. from our scout and it was completely torn apart. never saw what did it. do they have bears around there or could it have been some type of mountain lion or puma or another big cat. what do they have around there that could do that.

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ski- Kit Carson park is a few hours from us.
There are bears and cougars around here, as well as porcupines, skunks, elk, mule deer, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, eagles, hawks and others. We live with them, and they with us. I have walked these mountains for years, and seen bears and cougars, and they do not bother me- and I don't bother them. Della, my current dog, and my other dogs have never bothered them- they know their neighbors. I love this country, and feel safe walking outside in the middle of the night. Probly can't say that about city dwellers.
Actually, when hubs was in nursing school, we had our travel trailer in Kit Carson Park for a bit while he was doing clinicals- no hook ups- we were living on the edge, so to speak. OMG- a few nights it was so cold, that you couldn't put a piece of paper between us, we were cuddled so close.. Hubs is a good heater!

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funny that you mention about the cold. i remember that night it was very cold. i dont think you could have slipped a piece of paper between us either that night.
the wild animals dont bother me. i love them. just remember it as a very very cold pitch black night and the growling was pretty loud. poor goat or lamb was really getting ripped apart.

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evening ya'lls...smiles

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Evening, Plant had to go off air last evening--the storm knocked out the server.

Anything hit you?--roads here ar about 1 inch ice covered by 1 inch snow---I'm not going anywhere , anyway--:)

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Thanks for checking in, Ax- been concerned about you. Stay hunkered down! It is heading this way, and I am afraid that we are in for an ice event, too. Hate it when that little weather alert button on my task bar won't quit blinking!

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Stay safe Chickie. I hate ice storms but I will be Ok still have plenty of firewood in case the electricity goes out. I have had to cook on the woodstove before and can do it again, have plenty of candles too.


Jeff:)

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Light snow here- supposed to get to -20 or so tonight. It's ok- we have plenty of wood and food. Running out of little umbrella's, tho....:(

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Thats Ok lablers after three or four good drinks who cares about the umbrellas anyway. You could always recycle them.:D

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Lol, Lisa! Right now I am more concerned about finding my big, sturdy umbrella. Those little collapsible dollar store ones are no good in ice and wind - and I have to keep Yoda dry!

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4-5 inches of snow so far and still coming down hard.

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not worth trying to go out even on ice like that Ax even with 4 wd. stay in and enjoy wifes company. they're forecasting that storm to move right up the east coastline. not sure about ice storm here in nj but predicting 6-8 in. of snow.

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Can't you use his ears for that?

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Daughter and Son , about 30 miles N. got 6 inches of snow, highly, highly unusual--We got caught in the slurry belt--sleet,rain snow then dropped down to below freezing.When this happens here there is thunder and lightening due to the varied mix of temps and conditions.

All is well--it's headed your and Jeff's way.

Thanks---Ax.

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Hadn't been two cars by since last night--the "Locals" are having a blast in the Pickem up Trucks , 4 wheelers and even bicycles.

Roads are officially closed. Yep--it's headed in your direction.:)

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Flu Cure:

Take two glasses one with water a third full. Pour three fingers of vodka, tequila etc--in the other, throw the water away and drink the booze--:)

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here are 3 pics. fairly well know painter who at times used vegetables to create portraits of famous early Italian royalities as was commissioned as an artist for the Hapsburg Court for 25 years. i'll show 3 of his more well known portraits in this style and see if we need further clues.

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Would you, perhaps, be referring to Giuseppe Arcimboldo's Feast for the Eyes?

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Looks like Chick got it again. All I know is that fish guy is kinda creepy and the twig guy in the middle is quite warty.:D

Guy did have some serious talent though. All I can say is he must have been smoking some real good stuff.:D

Jeff:)

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LOL Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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3rd one must be for Lalbs...it is sea food!

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very good Chick! and that was pretty fast. who is this masked woman? Do you get the "Smithsoniana" magazine Chick?

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not sure about what he was imbibing one way or another Jeff. Some said he was "mad" but maybe he was just loaded instead!!

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I have been known to subscribe. And I love weird!

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I think the third one is lalbs self portrait:D

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LOL Chick

Is Sir Ax still locked out? Then again with the ice and snow in Bama may have lost power.

We miss you Ax come by soon. If you dont who knows what kind of mischief we may get into on your thread!:D


Jeff:)

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I will come clean....I read the Smithsonian mag online....the artist is featured this month. Even my pea brain could remember seeing those pictures! I am not smart - just an insomniac.

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excellent mag. i receive the paper copy everymonth. the online is great for when you are in front of a computer. so that was just luck then! still good retention but those paintings would be hard to forget. he was / is a recognized well thought of painter of that period.
i've got a few in mind that i post more of the way Ax did the one of vermeers with the milk pan. alittle bit at a time and a clue now and then.

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I only see one shrimp, and no little umbrella's, so this guy is not an artist I'm interested in:) No shrimp cocktail dipping sauce either.

Dawn this morning, still in bed, Cato, the trained attack kitten came upstairs (-17 last night)- I'm still sleepy, not paying much attention... She jumps on the bed- leaps from my arm, up to the celing fan overhead- Ok, I turn on lights- she's brought a bird inside. Me- no contact lenses on, fumbling around to find said bird, while Cato, and Taffybug are also searching. I found bird- panting- held it in my hand where it was warm and safe (Cato and Taffy still hunting)- didn't seem hurt- opened the window- and out it flew. Cato was looking very injured- why did you let my bird go?

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You are a good woman! You deserve little umbrellas.:)

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How about a cabana dude with shrimp cocktails? (I know, I'm obsessed. It's cold outside, and I want to go to the Caribbean)

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good friends i grew up with have a restaurant on Anguila in the British West Indies. the restaurant is called "Luna Rosa" and alot of actors, writers, rich boys and girls hang out there during the season. the beaches are rated the best in the world and my friends beach footage is right next to the one that was rated #1 a few years ago. one of my best friends runs the joint during the high season, right around now, and is the greeter and seater when you come in. he's one of the smoothest guys in the world. 67 and could be in the movies and can get you whatever you want. he's been home for Christmas and New Years and is going back down in next week. so anytime after next week ladies and i can set up a place to stay and set you up with my buddy Joe Rocco. he'll make sure you get a nice place to stay and whatever else you need.

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Did someone say road trip??????

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he's one of those easy going guys that loves to serve and take care of people. and anguila is one of the nicest places in the world. there is a hotel there that has a small casino and a small shopping center.

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You are a very evil person, skiracer- I just googled scuba diving in Anguila, BWI- I want to go!!!!!!!!! Thanks

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Woo Hoo! I'm back!

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you cannot believe how blue and clear the water is there. you can see 20-30 ft. down without any problem. and very hot.

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I don't do hot (well, I am, but that's beside the point):) Ambient temps there are nice, water temps are nice, visibility in water is really good from what I've read, reefs are healthy- If they have cabana dudes, well- ladies???????

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it gets hot there. google "CusineArt Resorts" or google map "anguila, british west indies". jet to san juan and boat or small plane to anguila.

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You are such a tease Ski. That would be heaven.

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i am wood. anguila is as nice as it gets down there but there is not alot of nightlife other than the CusineArt Hotel, which is first class and has gambling and a nice night club and a few other restaurants with some nightlife but not much. its for enjoying the beach and the water and the sun. i think there are homes for rental. 5-7 women could probably find one that they could afford for a week. you can walk to a beach from anywhere in a few minutes. you can buy food there and cook in if you wanted and buy booze right there or in San Juan and bring it in. nice place to just lay back. definitely not vegas.

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Is Ski trying to get rid of us?

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I'm game to go, even if he doesn't want to be our token cabana dude! Oh, that sounds nice right about now---- beaches, seafood..... Not into gambling, (too cheap), but scuba diving- yes!

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Chick,
Im trying to broker the trip. i'll be the tour guide and activity specialist besides i have the best connection on the island. the group buys me a ticket and i go along to supervise and make sure that everything goes as smooth as silk.

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I am concerned about Ax. They really got slammed in his area.

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Yup.
Heavy, heavy ice.
Hope he and hisun' are ok.

Steve

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Ski wants to supervise 6-8 women????? woah!!!:)

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scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, big game fishing for a number of different fish, and putting a chaise lounge out about a foot deep and laying out while the waiter brings you whatever it is you want to eat or drink. you could rent a scooter or get a driver and be at any of the numerous beaches in 10-15 mins. easy to do a different beach everyday. i like the north side and my friends restaurant is on the north side. i go down once a year for a few days or a week and we get pleasantly drunk every night and then dry out during the day in the sun. start up again around 3 pm and keep going late into the night. hit the beach around 10 am and dryout until 3 pm. im skiing right now but sometime around the mid of march i try to go. out of season and much cheaper. no rich and famous but everything else is the same.

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Ski- activity specialist ( she's trying not to snicker)- really, tell me about the diving and facilities there

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Works for me. Just make sure we have surf casting gear - I don't dive.:D

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lalbers,
I thought activity specialist work catch your attention. I'm sure that a boat and all the equipment can be rented with someone that would be able to take you out for a great diving experience.

Chick,
some of the best fishing in the world for a number of species. again there are a number of different people that would supply the boat and equipment to go out.

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I see Idig got back up.

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Ax! Good morning! We have all been very concerned about you. Did you make it thru the storm unscathed?

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Good Morning--point of fact ,yes--actually a rather delightful four days.:)

My wanderlust has been bugging me for about a month, and I took advantage of the weather to get outside--strange as that may seem.

Didn't go off the property--roads closed --despite no power loss I cooked some Dutch Oven Camp Stew in the fireplace, cast some bullets, hauled more wood onto the porch,etc. made friends again with Mother Nature.

I did have a bit if an adventure--and still pondering it--I had a "visitor which I call "The Thing"--am pretty good at tracking and tracks --but this one has me very puzzled------

Will post pics and some more description--in next post.

Thanks for thoughts ,and did the storm hit you?

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It missed us Ax. We got ice - but minimal and no measurable snow. All was good,here.

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May not look like much to some, but "Black Ice" is our problem here--snow, sleet and rain fell about 33 degrees, melt--temp fall at night--an inch of solid ice--went for three days like that melt refreeze.

1.On the way to the local service station, fellow down the road.
2.Looks like a washing machine ran over, the hosepipe was frozen and trapped the cold, pavement melted around it--took me aghast when I saw it--the washer is upstairs!
3."Snug as a Bug"

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It shut Atlanta down--literally--worlds largest air traffic facility, they got hit worse than us here.Most snow reported was in NE Alabama, 8 inches --highly unusual.
Chuckle--lots of Auburn fans didn't make it to Arizona--some of the tickets as , the grapevine says--$20,000 per seat--not me--:)

Some real chuckles on the news--pics folks sent in to local station--my favorite
two girls one with a half gallon of milk the other with a loaf of bread--halter tops , shorts and barefooted jumping around in the snow.!My kinda gals--:)

Glad you didn't get hit too bad wonder how the rest up that way fared?--Jeff, Ski, Tweed etc.

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I am fine here Ax: didnt really get much of anything 1/2" of snow and a bit of ice in the mornings/evenings but thats it. They are somewhat used to ice here and salt the main roads well so they are usually fine.

Glad to hear that you are Ok.

Funny how being stuck in the house, snowed in etc. can bring us back to nature and often is a pleasant experience. I dont like long power outages as my house is mostly electric but other than that dont mind storms. I have the woodstove and always have wood so I can manage usually have a full tank of chainsaw gas and full tank of diesel in the John Deere for any storm cleanup.

I need to change my all electric situation. I do have oil heat but without the electric blower and ignitor doesnt do much. I would like gas or propane stove, oven and water heater but wife's great uncle who lives with us is terrified of them so will wait for now, not worth all the conflict.


Jeff:)

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Good to see it--noted the blizzard was set to hit NY and knew you may have been in the path.We have nat gas and only ran it a total of about half a day for the last four,, fed fireplace and living room stayed about a nice 72 degrees, cut utilities to boot.:)

Posting pics/etc on my-- visitor--"The Thing" I call it--any expertise appreciated --this one has me stumped.

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[QUOTE=axhandle;691696]Good Morning--point of fact ,yes--actually a rather delightful four days.:)

My wanderlust has been bugging me for about a month, and I took advantage of the weather to get outside--strange as that may seem.

Didn't go off the property--roads closed --despite no power loss I cooked some Dutch Oven Camp Stew in the fireplace, cast some bullets, hauled more wood onto the porch,etc. made friends again with Mother Nature.

I did have a bit if an adventure--and still pondering it--I had a "visitor which I call "The Thing"--am pretty good at tracking and tracks --but this one has me very puzzled------

Will post pics and some more description--in next post.

Glad to see you back. As to your visitor Big Foot?????:eek:

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"The Thing"

Two mornings ago it came in from the NW traversed about 100 feet by the car almost in a straight line,, then on to the sidewalk.

"It" paused on the sidewalk right outside the middle bedroom window(note tracks "feet" are side by side.

Proceeded down the sidewalk made a round thru Misuus' flower bed , struck out in a straight line due N, about 75 ft, then came about NW for another 100ft practically where it came in.

"It" has two legs, a stride of 25 inches(see pics) and feet roughly half my size 9.5.

Am a fair tracker/tracks this one has me scratching my head, any notions appreciated.

If it's a stranded Alien thought I might invite them in to Chew the Fat--:)

Ignore pic 1 , punched in the wrong one.

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[QUOTE=woodwitch;691787]It was ,at that,glad to see you didn't get whacked there, caught up on reading and watching about 4 hrs of Our Gang comedies on TCM.

Slept like a log too--:)

P.S. "The Thing" posted.

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Weird tracks Ax. They are round which makes me think maybe horse with a long stride which makes it look like something with 2 legs. There are some gaited horses that move both legs on the same side at once. Was there still only 2 tracks when it stopped? If so I am going with alien.

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Or hogzilla trying to disguise himself as a horse.

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Just two--and a straight line, not offset.
Door neighbor has horses, will ask this thing is two legged.

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Hogzilla on a Pogo Stick!--wish I had gotten some pics--:D

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A lost penquin?

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I'm going with an alien on a pogo stick equipped for ice/snow Hey, I live in NM, we have alien's here all the time.

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Satyr? or maybe El Chucacabra!:D


Snow fairy?


Jeff:)

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Mornin' Ax, kanguru, large snow bunny, hope it's and alien, would love to sit down with one.

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Don't know yet what it is/was but still pondering.
Be neat to talk to an alien.--:)

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Unless proven otherwise --I'm beginning to think it's one of these.--:)

And in keeping with I dig--it's a pic from "Johnny Crows Garden"--one of G'daughters favorite books, and mine--

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Any one heard from Ajla,? lot's of flooding in Europe last week or so --hope all is well with her.

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well known painter. first clue could narrow it down because of the style but then many have tried to mimic that style so it could be a number of different painters of that period and style. looking for the painter and the name of the painting.

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Ax it is amazing what goes thru your yard and you never know it.... we have just found out that our neighbors dog has been going thru the field , across the creek and coming in the barn to eat our cat food... we see the kids playing in the creek and it does run thru our property and that fine but their dog has been sneaking over and eating the catfood .. we can see the tracks leading from their house! But we gave them the dog a few years ago and well he thiks he owns both propertys now.. So we just keep the barn doors shut so Jack cannot come in :D

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Mornin, Dave--absolutely about 3000 acres of timber was cut about 5 miles from me ran the wildlife out, sightings here Turkey, Coyote,Deer--etc came in to the area.
Right now, my bane is an Armadillo-- he's tearing my back yard up big time.

Chuckle--the dog--he knows Dave puts out fine foods---:)

Been fishing lately?--I'd like to wrestle a Musky or Sturgeon right along now.

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A.Renoir:)--will let someone else ID the painting---one of my favorites in later years.

Good Shot,Ski!

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Mystery solved on "The Thing":eek:---it's was a Fox, heck really wanted it to be an Alien.---:)

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By the way, Dave did this one up for you--Re: Paris, Texas--Travis(Harry Dean Stanton) coming out of wandering in the Texas desert, one of the opening scenes in the movie.:)

Poor guy, relationship gone wrong he just lost it, after she left.

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It is on the tip of my tongue! My favorite painting style.....Come on brain - engage!

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Ax: Love Renoir too. Definately French Impressionist, not positive about Renoir, is it the Water Lilly painting by Monet?

Jeff:)

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I want to say Monet....but what do I know?

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I know chick style is easy but there are several painters it could be. Monet, Renoir, Cezzane even.


Jeff:)

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The clue is in "mimicing the style"? And the bridge is not the typical arched bridge...

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C'mon, Chick it's 'tha Corn on 'Tha Stick--you can get it---Renoir painted early on in drabber pigments then discovered more Aniline ones--

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Not stealing Ski's Thunder right now ,---but 'Methinks(nudging things along:)) Renoir might have run in to Monet in his early years--

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Adjunct--Renoirs later years-my favorite--among others--

Chuckle--"and where does one put themselves in the painting?"

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It reminds me of Monet's Charing Cross Bridge.

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"Reminding" is not good enough--:D

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Well....is it Charing Cross Bridge?:D

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Well Ski/Ax: I am still stumped. Color tones remind me of Monet or early Renoir and I know Ski really likes Renoir. The clue makes me lean towards Monet. I think I have the bridge nailed down but cant find the painting. It appears to be the bridge over the Seine, found Van Gough and Sisley paintings of same.

Still stumped.

Jeff:)

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[B]I must add that what you see there is only a part of the painting i have in mind. that bridge is in the background. you're warm with the painters and the period which has its own name./B]

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Nope, It's a Renoir--bless his Soul--:)

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Monet became Renoirs aspiration--but Renoir finally discovered "Blue Pigments",

Focus on Renoir , not Van Gogh nor Sisley, the Seine--a favorite haunt of Renoir--albeit, he had Rabies--just a side chuckle.---:)

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Is it just called the Bridge ??? By Renoir?? You said it was just part of the pic ....

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Alphonsine Fournaise On The Isle Of Chatou............... Haaaaaaaaa!! HEhehee what do I win?
http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Pierr...Of-Chatou.html



well Ax your lucky someone has a flat tire ..... I just got the answer and you didn't notice.. LOL are you helping some poor young lady that has her skirt up or?? LOL Your so nice to help :D get the donut ......

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"Intermission Time"--(Co Kola, Popcorn,go to RR, and get some Gum)--"Missus woke me up and said--"Somebody had a flat tire out front"

Well, what can I say----

Credits--Greg Hidebrandt--"Eat your heart out turkey, I'll take care of this one", no Corvette deserves being Stranded on the Roadside"