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Even in the communist era design did not die! This is one of a series of five (I recall) concrete blocks that have something a little daring about them and are a bit different from the usual concrete box fare. I liked the details on this and the megalithic plinth level decked out in shops
Block Island
Block Island is located off the coast of Rhode Island, approximately 14 miles (23 km) east of Montauk Point, Long Island, and 13 miles (21 km) south from mainland Rhode Island, from which it is separated by Block Island Sound. It was named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block.
The United States Census Bureau defines Block Island as census tract 415 of Washington County, Rhode Island. As of the 2010 Census, the island's population is 1,051 living on a land area of 9.734 square miles (25.211 km2).[1] The island is part of the Outer Lands region, a coastal archipelago.
The Nature Conservancy added Block Island to its list of "The Last Great Places", which consists of 12 sites in the Western Hemisphere, and about 40-percent of the island is set aside for conservation.[2] Presidents Bill Clinton,[3][4] Dwight D. Eisenhower,[5] Franklin Delano Roosevelt,[6] and Ulysses S. Grant[7][8] have visited Block Island. Other famous visitors include Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, who each visited the island in 1929.[9]
Block Island shares the same area as the town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island. The island is a popular summer tourist destination and is known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches. It also hosts two historic lighthouses: Block Island North Light on the northern tip of the island, and Block Island Southeast Light on the southeastern side. Much of the northwestern tip of the island is an undeveloped natural area and resting stop for birds along the Atlantic flyway.[10]
Popular events include the annual Fourth of July Parade, celebration, and fireworks. During these times, the island's population can triple over the normal summer vacation crowd.
Last block for the year. I'm already looking forward to next year's challenge.
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My first photo for the International Black and White Challenge - Dead End Edition.
Ice blocks on the frozen Lower Lake Rudan. This is how thick the ice was a couple of days ago. I didn't dare to test it today so I stayed on the pier.
Four more Amish blocks. This quilt is going to be stunning when it's done. Each block is 4.5" square.
Cell Block Tango from the musical Chicago
Sets and costumes by Adriana Dellago
The dresses and lingerie are on sale at
Adri De Luxe Market Place
The block is straighter than it appears. I had to take the picture inside. The weather is wet and nasty out there today.
This is my test block in my colors. I love how it turned out and can't wait to make everyone else's!
We arrived in Bangkok yesterday and this morning I wandered around the grounds of our hotel, taking a few shots. The building opposite (GE's Bangkok offices, I think) had these wonderful reflections in the window.
A couple of minutes after taking this I was confronted by security guards declaring that no photos were allowed... I walked around the block and tried to take some more pictures and - yes, you've guessed it - the same thing happened again.
From the My Thai - a cocktail of shots set.
One of the famous spot during the Coastal walk in Royal National Park Sydney. The shape of limestone looks like a big cheese block.
blocks for Emily...I am actually very jealous of the quilt that Emily is going to have! I am so making one of these!
Some more scrap blocks for my quilt. I love these blocks, and I'm sure I have enough scraps for 100 blocks.
Finally finished. Quilt block made from my new PP pattern.
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