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I decided on a whim to rebuild at least one of each of these figs, then realized I didn't have much to say about them as a whole. That Anubis fig kicks ass, but the rest are somewhat generic somehow. Especially when compared to the Dino Hunter figs that came out around the same time. In a way, the figs from both that theme and this one are entirely interchangeable.
And all the mummies are the bloody same. Though the Pharaoh himself is a pretty slick fig. As for the sets, I honestly barely remember them. A lot of maroon vehicles and some big tan structures sometimes.
Honestly, I don't think it was a bad attempt, it just didn't even hold a lit stick of dynamite to its predecessor, and ultimately ended up rather forgettable. Especially compared to some of the wilder themes like Monster Fighters. Here I've changed the Jake Raines variant to an original character just to diversify the cast, and at least added a bulldog for character.
Should lego try harder on a new Adventure theme? I certainly think so.
"The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what's in between, and I took great pleasure in doing just that."
Deck 2 Chitta Katha Lake Trek - Neelum Valley, AJK - Pakistan
Two bucket list items checked off on this trip, the first was Gullfoss, but yesterday I got to see my first ever puffin. an Atlantic puffin, then my second, third... dozen or so. I have about 500 shots and that's just of this one, haven't counted the others yet, so beware, months of photostream material here.
We went off-road to get it, trekked to the most westerly point in Iceland, Latrabjarg.
Day 2, Iceland 2017
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In Springdale waiting, walking, wondering if there is an end to all the negativity I face on the daily struggle. I have moments of serenity. I find peace in the present and photography allows me to stay here fully aware. it's an effective form of meditation. I finally found comfort, albeit, momentarily while taking this photo and for that reason I've concluded that this is one of my favorites.
quest'anno per fotografare le Barlie ho dovuto fare un salto in Francia :)
Barlia Robertiana
Orchidea di Robert
Himantoglossum longibracteatum (Robertianum)
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i found this in the basement of the macy's on state street when i was looking for the foodcourt. i don't know if you can see it or not, but somebody wrote "good afternoon" on the dry erase board and turned the "o"s in "afternoon" into the eyes of a smiley face. creepiest thing ever.
Azamara Quest leaves Glasgow after arriving just over a year ago, laid up due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here she is sailing down the Clyde passing Erskine.
"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens..."
- J. R. R. Tolkien
Had these guys laying around on my desk.
"Sunshine is my quest…"
~ Winston Churchill
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Anyone who has been stupid enough to read my previous posts will know that some recent photos were taken on a quest to The Land Of Ice by three protagonists who have a vague connection to the canon of Norse mythology* - a god, an elf and a dwarf. This is a story of Paulvik Cliffscrambler**
Once in a while things just happen. Sometimes they are for the good, sometimes they are not.
This is the not-so-good bit. It turns out that Paulvik's fellow Vanir*** deities did not take too kindly to his questing exploits with the lovely elf, Lady Bangtidy, and the rancid dwarf, Sveinn Fishbreath, and they wanted to teach him a lesson.
In an act of meanness, the Vanir officially changed Paulvik’s Cliffscrambler name to a less flattering one. The new name resulted from unfortunate incident when Paulvik was part of a Vanir trade delegation to the recently discovered new lands called “Amereeka”. During a failed teambuilding event, in an uncomfortably hot and humid place called Kentuckee he accidentally sat on a Klondike Bar (a frozen treat made with ice cream and chocolate). The resulting stain never really washed out of Paulvik’s shorts. This led to Paulvik's new official Vanir name of Torðibrækr****
However, that expedition was not all bad for Torðibrækr. Later in the trans-Amereeka bartering trip he happened upon a group of wandering Latin Amereekan traders who were willing to exchange their livestock for his collection of magic beans in a kind of reverse Jack and the Beanstalk moment. I hear you ask, what would a god who lives in the land of ice and fire giants (who are his declared enemy) want with beans that takes him directly into their giant stronghold? Well, read on...
At a very favourable exchange rate, Paulvik became the proud owner of an exotic menagerie consisting of three Lesser Capybara, two Panamanian Night Monkeys, a White-faced Capuchin, and many Poison Dart Frogs. He believed these would be very popular in his native lands and would curry much favour with the head of the Vanir, who always wants to add to his exotic petting zoo. Paulvik was hopefully this would get him back in the Vanir’s good books and they would revoke his newly acquired moniker. Alas, Paulvik did not understand the consequences of handling the brightly coloured froggy amphibians and, after eating another Klondike Bar without washing his hands first, he developed a very, very bad, and alarmingly sudden, gastric tract problem. The results only reinforced his new Torðibrækr nickname.
A sad tale, I’m sure you will agree.
What is the connection with Vestrahorn you may be asking yourself? The answer is none, really. The origins of this fanciful tale were hatched over a few alcoholic beverages in North Wales when Lady Bangtidy and I decided that our partner-in-crime had gotten away too lightly in my previous ramblings. So we made up a story that would address the balance, especially when we know that much of the “adventures” we had on our real quest were down to his stupid suggestions. Yes, we are taking about the long hike back to the car where we nearly got lost following his lead in the freezing pitch black of night while trudging into the 50-60mph headwinds. And did I mention my contorted tripod thanks to a dereliction of Paulvik's responsibility?
And why set it in Amereeka? Well, on this side of the pond we hear it has got a bit run down lately, but it will be great again soon. Very great. The greatest. Biggly great, in fact. But probably lacking in trade delegations for a while.
* Not really, but this author is a sloppy writer and is lacking in linguistic creativity. But, hey!, even Tolkien borrowed heavily from the Edda and sagas of Iceland. So don’t expect too much from me!
** The following may be 100% pure fiction. Or maybe not. But probably.
*** As mentioned a previous post, Paulvik is a Vanir, a group of “lesser” Norse gods. The “lesser” epitaph is a constant source of annoyance to the Vanir and, as a result, has made them ever so slightly ultra right-wing elitist. They hate all other species. Totally. Think of them as the fascist of the mythical world. Not Paulvik, though. In the land of the mortals of Middle Earth, he is known by the name “Extremelyniceandgenerousman*****.”
**** Roughly translates to “poopy-pants”
***** He may have termed that himself.
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2019 Weekly Alphabet Challenge, Week 17, Q for Quest
I saw the object for the weekly challenge in my crystal ball ;-)
Magazine: Quest, braintainment
One of the many brave dog teams participating in the 2007 Yukon Quest - an epic 1000 mile race from Whitehorse, Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska.
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This Quest Kodiak visited last year and I have a shot in my old Flickr account. For the benefit of anyone not following me back then, here he is again! (For a selection of other Kodiaks, see these tagged photos in my old account: www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_sear...
The Quest has begun at Fantasy Faire. Part 1 is now open and Part 2 will be open soon. Info & Links on my Blog ~ aznanasfandangles.blogspot.com/2023/04/042023ff07.html
My entry for the 12x12 vignette category for Summer Joust 2023 contest.
Two adventurous knights discovered a spooky dungeon through the swamp.
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Photo by Alexandre Fernandez
In Explore, February 4, 2024
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The Yukon Quest is a 1000 mile race from Fairbanks Alaska to Whitehorse Yukon Territories. The dogs are very enthusiastic at the start. This photo is taken about 100 yards from the start. They have 10 days of running to go.
Many knights have sought me
On quests long and full of travail
But I wait for the one who is worthy
Galahad, he who will prevail.
Sometimes things just come together in a beautiful way. One of my favourite Grails, The Rosslyn Cup, being a star in Abbot's Wood, East Sussex, UK.
Other poems and images can be seen at my website:
Built by Harland & Wolff as a general cargo ship in 1959 as Manchester Miller and renamed Quest when converted to a container ship in 1970. She was laid up in 1975, being scrapped the following year.
This picture was taken on 28 April 1974 on the Manchester Ship Canal, inbound at Barton.
Scanned from a 6x9cm size negative taken by the late Alex Appleton, now the copyright of the Industrial Railway Society.