Monday, 8 July 2013

Sepia Saturday 185 : 13 July 2013


You wait 360 days for the slightest hint that there might actually be a sun up in the sky, that summer might actually be a real season rather than a virtual memory that is stuck in there to separate a wet Spring from a rainy Autumn; you wait all that time and then someone decides on a Sepia Saturday theme that concentrates on rain, umbrellas, and parasols. But I am not to blame, the theme picture wasn't chosen on my watch. I am as innocent as a duck in a thunderstorm. as blameless as a pigeon in a puddle. So for Sepia Saturday 185 - post your wet posts on or around the 13th July 2013 - go in search of something suitable and try not to be a drip about it. The theme image chosen by Marilyn has the splendid title "Ave A + E. 7 st" and is the work of the American photographer James Jowers and comes from the George Eastman House stream on Flickr Commons.

Those of you with a sharp eye - and Sepians have the sharpest eyes in the business - will have noticed a slight amendment to our Blog Header. A few weeks ago I asked Marilyn Brindley (Little Nell) if she would consider becoming the Joint Administrator of Sepia Saturday with me and I am delighted to say that she has consented. I know how much we all enjoy these weekly thematic calls and it makes things so much easier if we have two people sharing the logistics of publishing them each week. Marilyn has been doing such a brilliant job standing in for me whilst I have been away, she is perfect for the role of Joint Administrator. And whilst I am on the subject, I would like to record my thanks to all of you who have made Sepia Saturday such a success : it would be a dull monologue without you.

Before I start filling up and weeping puddles of tears, let me point you in the direction of the next couple of Sepia Calls.


186. This fine figure of a woman is either ‘Boadecea or Mother England’ or possibly Britannia. You can choose; or go with armour, helmets, shields, fancy dress, pantomime, theatricals, warlike women or big sticks.


187 : This theme originated from an idea by Wendy, Kathy, Martha, Marilyn and others on the Sepia Saturday Facebook Page. Bibles, books, and all manner of old family keepsakes could fit in with this theme.

That is enough for now. Rain has stopped play. So get some shelter, post your posts for SS 185 and then add a link to the list below.



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22 comments:

  1. dakotaboo9 July 2013 at 16:16

    Glad to say it's not raining here, but I have stayed on theme nevertheless.

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  2. savethephotos10 July 2013 at 19:30

    No rain here either, but would welcome it in Phoenix! Off topic again, but Im just glad to have done a few new blogs period.

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  3. Kristin11 July 2013 at 14:11

    A rainy day post on a rainy day.

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  4. Nigel Aspdin (Derby, UK)11 July 2013 at 19:25

    So sunny in England that people are sure to be complaining in a couple of days. Walked 30 km north from Derby on a 4 day pilgrimage walk to Padley in north Derbyshire in memory of priests hung drawn and quartered by Elisabeth 1 in her persecution of Roman Catholics. Another 30 km tomorrow. Story at:
    http://goo.gl/NscJj

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  5. Brett Payne11 July 2013 at 22:59

    I've managed to catch the rain too.

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  6. Wendy12 July 2013 at 11:17

    Boys, a poodle, and a sun-brella.

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  7. Mike Brubaker12 July 2013 at 16:24

    An umbrella in the rain allows me to present another history detective story that fits the theme very well. Very damp in the photo (and here in NC too!)

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  8. ScotSue12 July 2013 at 19:49

    Rainy day memories written on what must be one of the hottest days I can remember for a very long time.

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  9. Little Nell12 July 2013 at 21:59

    Paper parasols for me - in two shades of blue!

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  10. DougVernX12 July 2013 at 23:03

    I've posted about cow weather forecasting. I know it's a stretch to a rainy day and an umbrella.:)

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  11. Anonymous12 July 2013 at 23:26

    I found some boys who look as though they would like to play in the rain.

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  12. Postcardy12 July 2013 at 23:55

    We have had some big storms this summer, but today is sunny and hot.

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  13. Kathy13 July 2013 at 00:03

    Hot hot hot here - wishing for rain.

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  14. Barbara Rogers13 July 2013 at 01:03

    As so often happens with me and your memes...I tag along on a wild tangent, not at all historical. But thanks for letting me come along for the wet ride this week. I bet some other folks will feel the same way!

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  15. Hazel13 July 2013 at 03:30

    'Raindrops keep falling on my head...' kept playing in my head this week.

    Hazel

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  16. Bruno Laliberté13 July 2013 at 05:49

    Not feeling under the weather this week, even if it's my topic, not the feeling, the weather!!!
    :D~
    HUGZ

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  17. Tattered and Lost13 July 2013 at 08:52

    Think rain dance.

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  18. anyjazz13 July 2013 at 11:45

    Rain? Here?

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  19. Alan Burnett13 July 2013 at 13:12

    Will a little bit of water count as hitting the theme?

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  20. Bob Scotney13 July 2013 at 13:48

    Rain during a heat wave?

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  21. diane b14 July 2013 at 11:20

    A raincoat will have to do.

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  22. Howard14 July 2013 at 13:08

    Off-topic and late from me...

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