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Photo Week 1 — Singapore in Pictures 1

Singapore Street Scene

For at least the next month I’m going to take some time off to attend to some matters. But that doesn’t mean your thrice-weekly photo fix will be neglected. I’m revving up some photos to entertain you with a destination I don’t believe I’ve shown you before — Singapore, and later Indonesia. I hope you’ll excuse the lack of commentary, but if you’ve any questions on what you see the next several week just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you.

Слава Україні! (S...

Fun Firearm Friday — Answers to Wednesday’s Collectible S&W Revolver Quiz

S&W Revolvers — Which are Pinned, Recessed, Both, or Neither?

Did you take Wednesday’s quiz? If so, how do you think you did after that little lesson on classic collectible Smith and Wesson revolvers? Hopefully, if I did my job, you learned what is meant by S&W “pinned” barrels, “recessed” cylinders, and “dash” and “no-dash” models. As you may recall, a pinned barrel has this:

S&W Pinned Barrel

While this is an example of a nonrecessed cylinder:

S&W Nonrecessed Cylinder

And this is ...

Smith & Wesson Revolver Lesson/Quiz — What do “Pinned,” “Recessed,” and “No-Dash” mean?

Collectible Smith and Wesson revolvers

Collectors of firearms tend to specialize in a only a few firearms of interest. Ofttimes only one. My interests are a bit more eclectic than most, however. For instance, I have an interest in tip-barrel Berettas, Beretta Cheetahs, PP-series and P99 AS-type Walthers, Sig Sauer P22(x) variants, “Old” 1st Issue Ruger Bearcats and Super Bearcats, Model 1911 Colts, and a few other odds-and-ends — a trio of Russian Mosins, a couple of Swiss K-31 straight-pull ...

Wishing Everyone a WONDERFUL New Year

Today I will spend just a moment to wish everyone reading my blog a very wonderful, happy, and fullfilling 2024. Your time starts now. Make the best of it. Remember the most important things in your life are your family, your friends, and your health. Without them you have nothing, so take care of all three. Now, to help you celebrate, I present to you some firework photographs I took several years ago. I hope you enjoy them.

Have… … a WONDERFUL… … New Year… … and a… … GREAT… … ...

Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 4

A Young Man and his Wolf

Today I present one last look at Haugesund, Norway. Next week it’s off to our final Norwegian destination — Kristiansand.

Marilyn Monroe Tribute

Just in case you’re wondering what Marilyn Monroe’s connection is to Haugesun, Norway, this city claims that her grandfather, Martin Mortensen, was born here. Mystery solved!

Have You Driven a Fjord Lately? Haugesund Rooftops More Haugesund Rooftops Haugesund Color

Слава Україні! (Slava Ukraini!)

Touring Haugesund on Foot 8 – Back Across the Risøy Bridge

Haraldsgata, Haugesund, Norway

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 De...

Touring Haugesund on Foot 8 – Rådhusparken Area

Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square)

Let me begin today by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year. Now for our visit to Haugesund, Norway: Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of ea...

Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 3

Haugesund Reflections

There’s a saying that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy you a Ferrari and I’ve never met an unhappy Ferrari owner:

Happiness in Red… Ferrari Red But if you can’t afford a Ferrari, go green with a flat-tired bicycle Otherwise, You Yacht to Try Boating Or Go Birding A Banner Day in Haugesund

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Touring Haugesund on Foot 6 – Smedasundet and Along the Waterfront

Smedasundet

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 December 2023: Tourin...

Touring Haugesund on Foot5 – Torggata Area

Haugesund, Norway

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 December 2023: ...