Monday, 11 February 2013

Sepia Saturday 164 : 16 February 2013


It is our closest Sepia Saturday to St Valentine's Day, so what better prompt picture for Sepia Saturday 164 (post your posts on or around Saturday 16th February 2013) than a picture of ...... a tortoise. You might think it is strange the way the human mind works, but when I was young I was very fond of tortoises and turtles. So it turns out was Captain D Michelson of the Australian 2/2nd Battalion, for here we have a picture of him with the regimental mascot - Tim the turtle. The photograph dates back to March 1940 and forms part of the Australian War Memorial Collection on Flickr Commons. If you are looking for a theme for SS164 there are tortoises (or turtles), pipes, watches and all sorts of other things in this picture. You might also want to go with a wartime theme or a pet theme : or with whatever theme you want. Just post your old picture, say a little about it, and link the post to the list below.

But before you race off to put your post for SS164 together, you may want to have a sneak preview of the next two theme prompts.


165 23 February 2013 : The photograph is called Group Portrait Of An Unknown Family. We all have some unknowns in our collections and this is their special week.


166 : 2 March 2013 : A photograph of a worker making paper boxes. You might want to go with workers, machines, paper or boxes ... or with whatever you can find in the picture.

Before I finish, can I take this opportunity of recommending a visit to our Sepia Saturday Facebook Group with its two new Joint Administrators - Ticklebear and Marilyn. Now back to this week. Make haste, don't be late, post your post for Sepia Saturday 164.




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34 comments:

  1. Little Nell11 February 2013 at 20:01

    For those who don't yet know me, I am Marilyn aka Little Nell who is looking after our Facebook Group with Ticklebear until Kat returns.

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  2. Nigel Aspdin (Derby, UK)13 February 2013 at 22:31

    Here's my slow post.

    Nigel

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  3. Postcardy13 February 2013 at 23:32

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  4. Boobook14 February 2013 at 07:07

    This week I'm in 'Crocodile Dundee' country.

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  5. Boobook14 February 2013 at 07:12

    Oops, trying again with the link in the list. I don't think the first one will work. (Maybe the admins can remove it. Sorry)

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  6. Peter14 February 2013 at 10:35

    Now watch this!
    And Happy Valentine's Day. Hope you all receive bunches of red roses!

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  7. Alan Burnett14 February 2013 at 11:43

    Your wish is my command Lorraine.

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  8. tony14 February 2013 at 12:50

    I'm in! (my Dad was born on Valentines Day!)

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  9. TransDutch14 February 2013 at 14:20

    Watches and Sundials and Clocks - oh my!

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  10. Mike Brubaker14 February 2013 at 19:22

    Mustaches and Pipes (sort of) for me this weekend. Always musical of course.

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  11. Brett Payne14 February 2013 at 19:57

    Using the military theme, well sort of.

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  12. dakotaboo14 February 2013 at 22:58

    I'm brief this week, but I'm here and I'm early (ish).

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  13. Sherri15 February 2013 at 07:00

    Happy Valentine's Day! I got pipes, mustaches, military, and watches, but sadly no turtles.

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  14. Tattered and Lost15 February 2013 at 08:12

    No turtles were harmed during the creation of this post.

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  15. Lovely's Blot15 February 2013 at 10:53

    My grandfather again but this time in a different light

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  16. Bob Scotney15 February 2013 at 14:24

    I have entered twice but my first link failed.
    Hope I haven't broken any shells (eggs or other types)

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  17. Alan Burnett15 February 2013 at 16:13

    Bad link deleted Bob.

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  18. Barbara Rogers15 February 2013 at 16:32

    Had to go with pets and animals theme, but one of my pics is pretty old anyway! Welcome!
    Barb

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  19. Little Nell15 February 2013 at 17:17

    I've come out of my shell a bit here, and there's a bone to pick too.

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  20. Alex Daw15 February 2013 at 17:46

    Hi everyone - I was going to do something else but then I ended up doing this...I hope you enjoy/learn something new..I certainly did xxx
    Alex

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  21. Wendy15 February 2013 at 18:44

    I'm slow as a turtle with my post for this week.

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  22. LLM Calling15 February 2013 at 21:06

    a little poetic conversation from me this week

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  23. Howard15 February 2013 at 23:23

    Hello folks, haven't posted for a while. Way off topic as usual.

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  24. Helen Killeen Bauch McHargue15 February 2013 at 23:54

    I know I have photos of pipe smoking relatives but as usual couldn't find them. This week I found all the snow pictures! I was forced to look for something else and stuck my neck out a bit to get there.

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  25. DougVernX15 February 2013 at 23:57

    Well I've got a tortoise, does that count?

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  26. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens16 February 2013 at 05:07

    Would you like to know what a "Lindauerli" is? It was very popular with men and some women.

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  27. Alan Burnett16 February 2013 at 10:30

    I'm in with a pair of Beanlands.

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  28. Jackie van Bergen16 February 2013 at 10:51

    I've been sick for a couple of weeks but after reading all the great and varied posts this week, I just had to join in!

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  29. Kristin16 February 2013 at 14:11

    The sad story of Pete and PJ, my turtles. I guess I will have to start posting on tuesday to avoid being last in line.

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  30. ScotSue16 February 2013 at 16:35

    I was as slow as the proverbial tortoise this week. Then inspiration struck - my father grew up in Broseley, near Ironbridge, Shropshire, so take a look at the story of Broseley Clay Pipes.

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  31. 21 Wits16 February 2013 at 17:06

    Alan you never knew this theme would give me a real treasure! Can't spill the beans yet, but my post begins with turtles but ends in mystery! Ohhh! Also, to follow Marilyn's introductions, for our new Sepia friends, I am Karen S. of 21 Wits, 0r Twincitiesblather! aka Karen Sather! Welcome!

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  32. Wibbo16 February 2013 at 20:04

    A watch-wearing young lady this week :o)

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  33. Unknown16 February 2013 at 21:18

    I'm 40 and it is still Saturday

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  34. Sheila @ A Postcard a Day16 February 2013 at 23:36

    A military style peaked hat was prompt the for my post this week. Late as always, sorry.

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