cartoon animals

I had never heard of Moomins until I joined Postcrossing. One day I'll get around to reading a book (if I can find one)

another new one for me was this mole, Krtek. I have found a few episodes on youtube and was pleased to discover that it is all speechless (except for a few exclamation noises) making it even easier to follow.

 

sometimes, animals can even embarrass their mates

 

I haven't read this book, but I LOVE the film version

denmark

 

diwali

 

Diwali (Nov 12/23) This year's stamps were designed by Kristine Do and illustrated by Rena Chen. It features clay pots of oil (diyas) in the corners and marigolds and mango leaves

odd cat

 

I have no information on this ... odd cat

CATURDAY

yellowstone

 

pets

As many of you will have suspected, I am a cat person. This hand painted postcard from a Postcrosser in the US is a lovely tribute to her kitty.

 

 

A good friend of mine has a rabbit for a pet.  And there are far too many pet dogs in my building for my comfort.

some pets for Thursday Postcard Hunt

ladybird

issued 2017

landmark

a ghostly Mona Lisa hovers over the I.M. Pei designed pyramid at the Louvre in Paris

planes, trains, automobiles

 

I have shown this one before, but I like it so you're getting to see it again. It's a jet flying out of Ottawa airport in 1964.

France's high speed train, which is now 42 years whisking you through the countryside. 

 

 

and, finally, a Ferrari with Gilles Villeneuve (1950-1982)

 and, tangentially related...

A very funny man, who died far too young in 1994. Starred in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (with another great, funny man, Steve Martin) in 1987. In much less speedy circumstances, the two were trying to get home in time for Thanksgiving (happy turkey day to viridian. and Marina? not sure where you are)

triple threat

 

CATURDAY

gemsbok

 

working dogs

 sled dogs help humans travel faster through snow

detection dogs helped eradicate rabbits and rodents from Macquarie Island

upside down

 

At a little under 5" in length, this green parrot with a red throat is endemic to Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Burma. They mimic leaves by hanging upside down when sleeping.

alhambra

This was my first introduction to Islamic architecture. I was 18, on a school trip, when I fell in love with the symmetry, tiles, Arabic writing... and Spain
 

victoria harbour

 

Since 1888, the ferry has conveyed passengers between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

calm

 

In these turbulent times, here's a view of calm waters and a small boat.

for Sunday Stamps - ships/boats

a tisket, a tasket

 a kitty in a basket

CATURDAY

falling water

 

Lushan National Park

on the farm

New Zealand is well known for its sheep population, but that is slowly shrinking, and as of 2022, the population is 25.3 million which puts it at the lowest sheep to people ratio (5:1) since 1850 when they began keeping records

There are nine chickens that Findus is friends with on the farm. Their names are Prillan, Mathilda, Fia, Doris, Majros, Soffi-Moffi, Henrietta, Stina-Fina and Henni

colours

 

I like so much about this cobbled street and the buildings with the colours, the grittiness, the design on the yellow house, the way the windows open - though  am confused about how one would get into the yellow house...

rooftops and people

 

mother church

 of country music and home of the Grand Ole Opry

 

Nashville, Tennessee

movember

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Asterix, with a more substantial moustache

 

 

 and a whisper of a 'stache on Bob Marley

Movember started in Australia in 2003. In 2007, Canada, the UK, and Spain joined the fun charity. There are now 22 countries participating, with over 1250 men's health projects funded.

 

bff

   best friends forever

 CATURDAY

dingo

This little guy looks cute, but wait until he grows up... they may be an 'intermediate' between a wolf and dog.

in the wild

 for Thursday Postcard Hunt

deer have perfected that 'hard stare'

and, otters have a way of looking so relaxed

Some animals in the wild for Thursday Postcard Hunt