Stel ran into that problem a few years back when she wanted to use a basset skull as a scary part of a poster. It didn’t work because a basset skull has absolutely no resemblance to a basset head. Most of the basset’s head is
‘squishy stuff’– jowls and wrinkles
This looks a lot like the stuff a friend used to paint on nails!
Finger nails, not carpenter’s nails.
She was a manicurist, who wore and created long acrylic “tips”, with little paintings on them.
Hopefully still is, though maybe retired by now, but she moved to Nevada years ago.
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Her specialty was backgrounds of brilliant red sunsets, with black silhouettes on top…. mostly desert cacti, animal skulls, and Western gear, but sometimes those same trees.
Other nails had white clouds and rainbows over blue or grey skies, with or without black butterflies and trees.
She never put all the colors on in one stroke, though… her teeny brushes looked like elves would use them.
And she’d affix one sequin or rhinestone to a nail.
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She never could understand my refusal to wear fake nails, and I never understood why people want pictures on their fingertips…
All of the artists portrayed are lead singers AND play piano. I always have respect for singers who also do their part in the musical fabric, whether via piano or guitar.
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That’s his “one flap down” pose.
If you add the ear and lip its 3 flaps down! 😀
How much slobber do you think is on the arm of that sofa?
OR
Put another way, do you think it’s measured in pints, or quarts?
Makes you think they’re totally squishable…. Like there’s really no solid dog inside.
That muzzle must actually be rather thin, underneath the layers of floppy jowl and empty skin.
The front legs, as well, seem to be more skin than dog, a pelt that could compete with a Shar Pei’s for looseness.
But if you think that means there’s really only a small bit of dog in there … just try picking one up
Stel ran into that problem a few years back when she wanted to use a basset skull as a scary part of a poster. It didn’t work because a basset skull has absolutely no resemblance to a basset head. Most of the basset’s head is
‘squishy stuff’– jowls and wrinkles
NOSE!
Flight B425, you are cleared for landing on runway PY5 Left.
B425?
Hypothetically, the 425th bee in the colony.
That’s not a bee.
Fly. The eyes are the tell.
I wondered about that.
At first I thought paper wasp, but the eyes are too big and red, and the body segments too close together.
Hoverfly? They don’t sting or bite.
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Bees are more rounded. They and yellowjackets fly with their legs tucked up.
Paper wasp legs dangle.
I try to notice the difference because I get all three and I’m allergic to yellowjacket bites.
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I’ve been told I shouldn’t kill the paper wasps, which eat other pests, and are seldom aggressive.
However…
One stung me rather painfully last night on the palm of my hand, so I don’t feel as friendly as I oughta.
I thought it was a yellowjacket at first but I didn’t swell up, then I remembered seeing its legs.
Hoverfly is correct.
I was on my way to bed.
I guess I stand corrected. Where is J.P. Steve when his expertise is needed?
S’ok… We tend to call them all bees, casually…
Not that Steve would approve.
😁
find Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Easy.
Haven’t we done this recently?
uh…nope!
Please.
We had this picture, probably a few months ago… But I think a different question or puzzle.
simple as pie!
I have always wondered about that expression.
Eating pie is simple.
Baking pie… Not so much.
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But if you cut it out of the package back, you’ll have Rice Krispies everywhere!
Not to mention your screen.
MMM used to build model airplanes before his close-up vision went screwy.
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Hope no seagulls are flying over at this moment.
Looks like an Arum. – Or Audrey 2, for that matter.
???
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arum or araceae
“Little Shop of Horrors”
thanks for clearing that up!
It does look a bit like my wild arums!
The top beak just needs to be bright yellow.
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The Trojan Basset!
NOSE!
aka Daleandkristen
This is adorable …… and perfect for my front yard.
Good thing the birds probably don’t understand the shape.
If any do use it, they look pretty funny sitting on the tongue.
Hollie Storlie
More chandelier earrings?
Pretty, but I like the other one better.
Just in case you’re Christmas shopping. 😁
This looks a lot like the stuff a friend used to paint on nails!
Finger nails, not carpenter’s nails.
She was a manicurist, who wore and created long acrylic “tips”, with little paintings on them.
Hopefully still is, though maybe retired by now, but she moved to Nevada years ago.
…
Her specialty was backgrounds of brilliant red sunsets, with black silhouettes on top…. mostly desert cacti, animal skulls, and Western gear, but sometimes those same trees.
Other nails had white clouds and rainbows over blue or grey skies, with or without black butterflies and trees.
She never put all the colors on in one stroke, though… her teeny brushes looked like elves would use them.
And she’d affix one sequin or rhinestone to a nail.
…
She never could understand my refusal to wear fake nails, and I never understood why people want pictures on their fingertips…
But that’s ok.
it’s a talent…. just one i can do without,
Me too.
Sorry, Val.
She would have given me a $150 – $200 set (1999 price) in trade for a few haircuts…
But I couldn’t do it.
Hey, I’ll vote for that. Yum.
Boo! 😀
All of the artists portrayed are lead singers AND play piano. I always have respect for singers who also do their part in the musical fabric, whether via piano or guitar.
Mmm, pulled pork sounds good right now. With BBQ sauce, on a bun.
Any time.
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’55 Chevrolet
not quite a race car, but it would run 90mph on that nashville course.
Gak!
MMM has to go downtown and celebrate!
On a cold day, it might have been pigs in a blanket.
Yikes!
I’m glad it looks like those giant guinea pigs are photoshopped…. Or maybe printed on the blanket?
It’s ok… I’d hate for them to be the result of some sort of atomic radiation, like in a sci-fi movie!
my guess is they’re prinled on the blanket.
NOSES!!
pulled pork! YUM!
aka Daleandkristen
LOVED today’s CLEO! Drool…….