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I took this photo back in 2012 of our male cat Rascal watching the birds in the backyard. He used to sit on the armrest of the sofa to watch the birds in the backyard. Notice I had covered the front of the sofa with an old towel, Snowflake used to love to do her "pedicure" on the fabric. 😻🐈
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The rosewood set in the foreground view is from 1978 and was restored in Nov 2007, the month after I purchased it. I handled all restoration efforts except for shock mounts replaced by Herman Miller in Michigan, and some minor repairs to the leather in one armrest (handled superbly by Cartier's leather repair shop in San Francisco).
The chair in the background is in cherry with ambassador black leather and was purchased new in 1996.
I'd be happy to share details about how I restored the wood, leather and aluminum bases; please simply post a comment to this page and I'll contact you.
is really a sublimated desire to have two dozen cats :-)
Robert Brault
HAPPY CATURDAY!!
emma, our rescue cat, proving an arm rest has multiple uses ;-)
There's literally more to Kitty than meets the eye!
Kitty posing for her passport photo in studio style using an armrest as a headrest, whatever next?
View in lightbox, then zoom in while on full screen, of course!
Take great care, my friends, and many, many thanks for calling,
Colin
The toy which looks like a dog but is supposed to be a mouse usually sits on the armrest of the sofa but fell down onto Tofu when he was taking a nap. Tofu didn't react at all and mousie suddenly looked quite disappointed. :)
1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible
The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, and this animal became the car's logo.
The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan, to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283 cu in (4.6 L), at 185 hp. Optional were a 283 cu in with 290 hp (220 kW) and 348 cu in (5.7 L) V8 up to 335 hp (250 kW). Standard were front and rear armrests, an electric clock, dual sliding sun visors, and crank-operated front vent windows. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. A six-way power seat was a new option, as was "Speedminder", for the driver to set a needle at a specific speed and a buzzer would sound if the preset were exceeded.
The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, and a white band running along the rear fenders.
The available V8s were reduced to seven, in 283-cu in or 348-cu in displacements. The carbureted Turbo-Fire 283 cu in V8 could have either 170 or 230 hp. The 348 cu in was available in 250 to 320 hp with a 350 hp Special Super Turbo-Thrust with triple two-barrel carburetors, 11.25:1 compression ratio, and dual exhausts. Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. New to the options list was speed and cruise control. Production was 490,000 units.
Life is supposed to be a spectator sport. Sometimes it is not.
A couple of weeks back at Ashley's hockey game against China I took some pictures of the empty seats. I think I should have taken more.
Processed in Topaz Glow for a bit more of that artsy pizzazz.
Happy Slider Sunday
1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible
The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, and this animal became the car's logo.
The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan, to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283 cu in (4.6 L), at 185 hp. Optional were a 283 cu in with 290 hp (220 kW) and 348 cu in (5.7 L) V8 up to 335 hp (250 kW). Standard were front and rear armrests, an electric clock, dual sliding sun visors, and crank-operated front vent windows. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. A six-way power seat was a new option, as was "Speedminder", for the driver to set a needle at a specific speed and a buzzer would sound if the preset were exceeded.
The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, and a white band running along the rear fenders.
The available V8s were reduced to seven, in 283-cu in or 348-cu in displacements. The carbureted Turbo-Fire 283 cu in V8 could have either 170 or 230 hp. The 348 cu in was available in 250 to 320 hp with a 350 hp Special Super Turbo-Thrust with triple two-barrel carburetors, 11.25:1 compression ratio, and dual exhausts. Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. New to the options list was speed and cruise control. Production was 490,000 units.
An inquisitive female jumping spider on the armrest of my patio chair. These tiny little spiders are too cute and do not spin webs but catch insects with their jumping skills when hunting.
Looking across the armrests of some wooden benches on the footpath, right next to steps leading down to the sandy beach.
comodità impilate
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Taken back in Jan, with the bokeh control ring set to 1.
Nikon Z6, Petzval 55 f/1.7 MK II,
Exposure X6, Silver Efex Pro 2
I was exhausted from skulking around the yard looking for the perfect line shot. I sat down on my swinging bench and began to lower my right arm onto the armrest when, out of the corner of my eye (yes, I still pride myself in my peripheral vision) I noticed … I jumped up and out of the way before this beast could sink her fangs into me (well, actually do severe damage to me with her stinger). Whoooeee, disaster avoided but just barely. I ran into the kitchen to grab my camera off the kitchen table (yes, I keep everything on my kitchen table, it makes finding things so much easier … remember the lack of my organizational skills) and luckily it was my high powered macro equipment that was all set up and ready to go from a prior attempt at a spider shot. The only reason I bring up “macro” here is that there is actually the word “macro” stamped onto the lens. “high powered”, I made up. So, really, this is the kit lens that came with my EOS 70D and had almost never been used before. She was pleading “Don’t you forget about me”! Enough about the equipment already. What had me really dancing up and down the yard after this interlude is that I realized I had combined so many things in this shot, it will take me days to wind down and get rid of this adrenaline rush.
What caused all this excitement? Well, do you see all the lines in the wood? Yes, line shot, check.
And my primary purpose of the day was a bench shot (I try to vary my primary purpose on a daily basis to keep things interesting). The closest I have come to a bench shot is a chair shot which turned out to be a bit of a disaster because the bisons basically crowded out the chair and took over the image. (Elk Island Park, several years ago). What’s different here? Nothing, just my mood and approach to life. And of course, that the bench is the supporting (literally) cast to the primary subject. Not only that, it is a minimalist bench shot!
Oh, one other thing occurs to me. What if I had let the beauty of Jerome’s shots (mentioned in my previous post) make me go against my gut feeling of not getting a canoe and this beast would attack me in the middle of a lake with nowhere to hide? And, of course, this officially being a macro shot, at least according to Canon. (All that without the need of rings and having to reverse the lens and weaving back and forth to achieve that manual focus which seems to be a requisite in macro shots). It appears that the universe is coming together and unfolding as it should.
Looking through metal scrolls on the end of bench armrests at the Botanic Gardens, at water supply valves and the fence.
Coming in over the night sea
and then a mile down lights
the color of semi-precious stones
necklace the shore and harbor,
crisscross of streets, dark towers
with gleaming gemstones
pearlescent, iridescent, car
headlights, now broad boulevards,
a sports stadium aglow, all
the neon like splashed light
atop billboards and street signs
and then the runway like an
avenue of candles drawing up
as wheels screech, jostled
clawing the armrest to steady
the world which is still moving
as we taxi forward, the city
so flat now even as we at last
breathe, still flying inside.
--M deO
A typical outing with Pip.
Can only say I'm glad the rear windows don't go all the way down..
She used to stand up with front paws on the sill and lean right out.
Gah, no fear.
These days she's under strict instructions and only uses the armrest.
And never mind the snotty gobbles she's left on the glass.
I'll have another go at cleaning it some day.. *sigh* ..
For those of you who know CN Southwell, you probably have met Erie. For those of you who follow him on Flickr, you've probably seen Erie pop into his feed on occasion.
Eleven years ago on this day while chatting a bit with Chris at Franklin, PA while he guided a Western New York and Pannsylvannia freight toward Oil City, his newly adopted pup, Erie, introduced himself popping over the armrest of an Alco C424. Somewhere on the internet is a a short story of that moment titled, "Along Came Erie".
Since that day Erie has been by Chris's side wherever he worked and wherever he fanned. Who could ask for more?
Last year on my youtube feed, Chris had post this video:...
,,,,,and it got me to thinking. This ole' boy is getting up there, but he's had a heck of a great time!
So, here is a tribute song to the best railfan traveling companion Chris will ever have.
Sung to CCR's "Born on the Bayou"
When I was just a little pup
Jump'in to my Daddy's knee
My Papa said", "Erie, jump up on this train
And you'll see what it's done to me
'Cause it'll get you
'Cause it'll get ya now, now"
Well, I can remember the Meadville yard
Runnin' through the backshop bay
I can still hear my old man yell'in
Chasin' down the Alcos there
Chasin' down the Alcos there
Born on an Alco
Born on an Alco
Born on an Alco
Woof, Woof
Wish I were back at Meadville
Rollin' down that Erie main
Wish papa was driving a fast freight train
A-just a-choogling on down to Cambridge Springs
Born on an Alco
Born on an Alco
Born on an Alco
Do it, do it, do it, do it
I can remember the old Dodge truck
Racing through the backwoods, yeah
And I can still hear my old man yell'in
Chasin' down the Alcos there
Chasin' down the Alcos there
Born on an Alco
Born on an Alco, woof, woof
Born on an Alco
Alright, do
Do it, do it, do it, do it
The limited express train, which takes 70 minutes to Shinjuku, may be designed to be consistent with the Dragon Palace station.
Please note that the passengers on the front sheets of the first car command a full view of the railway tracks and landscape as driver's space is squeezed into the ceiling.
Romancecar is so named as it adopts the "romance seat," which is a Japanglish word for the love seat that has no armrest between passengers. It serves Enoshima as well as Hakone that is a major mountain resort with hot springs. Romancecar is a registered trade mark of Odakyuu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.
Romancecar has been joked as the train for incognito trips.
This is the last photo of Kamakura.
Diese Armlehne in der Kirche St. Jakobi von Lübeck ist mit Leder bezogen und wurde noch nicht erneuert, wie die anderen. Die Arme welcher hochgestellen Persönlichkeiten haben wohl dort schon drauf gelegen?
An der Rückseite der Bänke waren Türchen mit alten Schlössern angebracht, deren Schlüssel längst verschollen waren. Die Rückenlehnen bargen kleine Spinde und in einem wurde ein Druck aus dem 17. Jahrhundert gefunden.
This armrest in the church of St. Jakobi in Lübeck is covered with leather and has not yet been renewed like the others. Which high-ranking personalities have lying their arms on there?
At the back of the benches were doors with old locks, the keys of which had long been lost. The backrests contained small lockers and in one of them a print from the 17th century was found.
Danke an niraK68
Now this armrest looks comfortable, and she can see outside through the open door. I so love Mrs. Kookaburra, she is the most trusting and personable of birds. I can hardly wait for her to bring her chicks down to meet me.
I'm sticking with the idea that this is a bench sectioned with armrests for your comfort :-)
I'll be back later to check out your posts.
HBM!
50 years ago, regional rail lines were served only by SNCF, the French national railway company.
To get to Avignon or Ales from Nîmes or Montpellier, I used to sit in one of these self-propelled trains called ‘autorails’.
They were recognisable from afar with their red and yellow livery. Noisy and often dirty, they offered only basic comfort, but it was enough, and the journeys were never very long. The windows were fitted with yellow curtains and pleated fabric held in place by an aluminium peg. The orange plastic-covered seats had an ashtray at the end of each armrest.
At present, the regions are responsible for maintaining the tracks and all passenger rolling stock, as well as their commercial operation.
In my region, there's nothing to complain about: the closure of the transverse lines is over, and some are even back in service. The people of Lozère won't be complaining, because trains are the only thing that run regularly and reliably, even in bad weather.
The trains are not much more comfortable than they used to be, but they are quiet, and the display of upcoming stops is still clearly readable in every carriage. Stops at each station last no more than 30 seconds. A journey from Montpellier to Nîmes takes less than half an hour.
Second figure in the classic Marvel wave.
Head is Bruce Wayne's. Suit collar is sculpted, rest is paint.
For the chair, I took two of the 1x1 bricks with the connectors on the front, and the holes in the back, then I put legs in there and bent them down a bit. I squared it off with greenstuff, waited for it to cure, and sculpted the slated part. Most of the rest of it is TLG pieces, except under the armrests, and the padding on the back of the chair which is greenstuff.
Huge thanks to Dylan, who recommended sanding sponges to me, and it made that gold go on a whole lot easier.
Enjoy!
-Jared
Here is Tofu under his blanket again, with wide pupils this time as it has been quite dark all day today and because he was in a playful mood. :) He was lying on his cardboard scratcher and the blanket was draped over the armrest of the sofa and hanging down onto the floor and the scratcher.
Coming in over the night sea
and then a mile down lights
the color of semi-precious stones
necklace the shore and bay,
crisscross of streets, dark towers
with gleaming gemstones
pearlescent, iridescent, car
headlights, now broad boulevards,
a sports stadium aglow, all
the neon like splashed light
atop billboards and street signs
and then the runway like an
avenue of candles drawing up
as wheels screech, jostled
clawing the armrest to steady
the world which is still moving
as we taxi forward, the city
so flat now even as we at last
breathe, still flying inside.
--M deO
Koningin Juliana bestelde in 1958 speciaal voor het staatsbezoek van de Britse koningin Elisabeth en prins Philip deze Rolls Royce. Hij werd aangepast aan de wensen van Juliana. Zo konden de gasten genieten van een drankje uit de Franse walnotenhouten bar met kristallen karaffen en glazen. In de linkerarmsteun heeft Juliana een sigarettendoosje, notitieboekje en make-upspiegeltje. Op haar verzoek bouwde Philips een radio in de rechterarmsteun.
In 1978 werd de koninklijke Rolls Royce verkocht gezien door de oliecrisis alle hofauto's worden vervangen door minder brandstof verbruikende wagens. De Rolls Royce rijdt nog steeds en is te huur voor feestelijke gelegenheden.
Queen Juliana ordered this Rolls Royce in 1958 especially for the state visit of the British Queen Elisabeth and Prince Philip. It was adapted to Juliana's wishes. For example, guests could enjoy a drink from the French walnut bar with crystal decanters and glasses. Juliana has a cigarette box, notebook and make-up mirror in the left armrest. At her request, Philips built a radio into the right armrest.
In 1978, the royal Rolls Royce was sold, because of the oil crisis, all court cars were replaced by less fuel-consuming cars. The Rolls Royce is still driving and can be rented for festive occasions.
The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, which was used as the car's logo. First production year for the Impala was 1958.
The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned to share bodyshells with lower-end Buicks, Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs. Using a new X-frame chassis, the roof line was 3 inches lower, bodies were 2 inches wider, the wheelbase was 1-1/2 inches longer, and curb weight increased. Flattened tailfins protruded outward, rather than upward. The taillights were a large "teardrop" design at each side, and two slim-wide, non-functional front air intake scoops were added just above the grille.
The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible and a five-door station wagon. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283 cu in (4.6 L), at 185 hp (138 kW). Optional were a 283 cu in with 290 hp (220 kW) and 348 cu in (5.7 L) V8 up to 335 hp (250 kW). Standard were front and rear armrests, an electric clock, dual sliding sun visors, and crank-operated front vent windows. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. A six-way power seat was a new option, as was "Speedminder," which allowed the driver to set a needle at a specific speed, which triggered a buzzer when exceeded.
This strip of light was on the edge of a wooden armrest. It fascinated me and I think the photo came out well. I hope you like it.
EXPLORE #261 of 6 October 2008