I remember looking up a different one a while back… But I just ran into some more information.
The color variations that result in golden or white tigers are caused by recessive genes. Neither is a separate species, and both are only found in captivity.
The problem is that purposely breeding for recessive genes requires inbreeding, and brings out birth defects and weaknesses that were mostly being eliminated by healthy breeding.
Also, some unaccredited zoos advertise that they are “saving” these rare animals… but actually, most not only carrying defects, but are crosses between Bengal and Siberian tigers, of no use to the gene pool. This includes Siegfried and Roy’s famous white tigers.
The American Zoological Association (AZA) says that that the only reason zoos want either is that people will pay to see them, and requires AZA accredited zoos not to breed any more of them.
They even ask the public not to patronise places that breed or display them. I had no idea!
(From AI — sorry, Susan) “Spotted Dick and Christmas Pudding are both traditional British steamed suet puddings, but the main difference is complexity & richness: Spotted Dick is simpler, a sweet suet sponge with currants (spots), often lemon-zest flavored, served with custard; while Christmas Pudding is a much denser, darker, richer, spiced fruitcake-like pudding packed with mixed dried fruits, nuts, alcohol (brandy/rum), and spices, often with orange zest, steamed for ages and typically served with brandy butter or sauce, making it a festive, heavier affair.”
I’ve only ever seen that done once. It was a homemade pudding that had been fed brandy throughout its maturing period. Though to actually light it, brandy was poured over it before applying the flame.
I’ve seen ads online for similar stuff, sometimes empty, sometimes full of… I dunno… something . Or other. Mostly other.
They want you to believe it’s glass, and issued by Crown Royal… but they never say so explicitly. You can tell by the cloudy appearance that it’s molded from plastic.
The label looks AI designed, and says nothing intelligible. Certainly not Crown Royal or Whiskey. Nor does it mention alcohol or proof.
A Shiba Inu…. a Japanese breed. In the U.S. they’re pretty rare and expensive… you wouldn’t want to let yours play in the street.
I don’t think this is in the U.S… but it’s still not a great idea.
Then again, they’re pretty rambunctious and strong willed.
Not as aloof as some Japanese breeds, but whether shy or outgoing, no Japanese breed I’ve met is as submissive or people-pleasing as most American and European dogs.
I think they do have something almost feline in their personalities… and maybe dachshunds do too… at least the stubbornness.
But Shibas aren’t soft… hard to explain. They look fluffy, but their muscles are wiry, and their posture seems always alert, not cuddly.
Actually I know a dachshund kind of like that too, though he eventually settles down.
BTW, my brother and his family had a dog that was half dachshund and half basset hound… bouncy, friendly, happy… but much stronger than you’d think, and possibly the most stubbornly disobedient dog I’ve ever known.
Except for the woman on the left, it looks almost medieval…
But it’s by 20th century Spanish artist Remedios Varo, who titled it “Hairy Locomotion”.
Edited to say…. I just googled Remedios Varo, and discovered it to be the name used by MarÃa de los RemediosAlicia Rodriga Varo y Uranga (16 December 1908 – 8 October 1963)
She was a Catalan surrealist painter, who lived in Paris and several other European cities before being exiled, and working in Mexico.
I go out walkin’
After midnight
With a flashlight
And a can of Mace
And if I’m walkin’
After midnight
Stay out of my face!
— parody from Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
A rare golden tiger.
I remember looking up a different one a while back… But I just ran into some more information.
The color variations that result in golden or white tigers are caused by recessive genes. Neither is a separate species, and both are only found in captivity.
The problem is that purposely breeding for recessive genes requires inbreeding, and brings out birth defects and weaknesses that were mostly being eliminated by healthy breeding.
Also, some unaccredited zoos advertise that they are “saving” these rare animals… but actually, most not only carrying defects, but are crosses between Bengal and Siberian tigers, of no use to the gene pool. This includes Siegfried and Roy’s famous white tigers.
The American Zoological Association (AZA) says that that the only reason zoos want either is that people will pay to see them, and requires AZA accredited zoos not to breed any more of them.
They even ask the public not to patronise places that breed or display them. I had no idea!
Sad.
.
“E’s got a spotted dick!!!”
That is a different type of pudding, and a nasty medical complaint!
But near enough for the company I keep…
Ok, so, what’s in an English Christmas Pudding?
Brandy.
And traditionally, a sixpence.
(From AI — sorry, Susan) “Spotted Dick and Christmas Pudding are both traditional British steamed suet puddings, but the main difference is complexity & richness: Spotted Dick is simpler, a sweet suet sponge with currants (spots), often lemon-zest flavored, served with custard; while Christmas Pudding is a much denser, darker, richer, spiced fruitcake-like pudding packed with mixed dried fruits, nuts, alcohol (brandy/rum), and spices, often with orange zest, steamed for ages and typically served with brandy butter or sauce, making it a festive, heavier affair.”
Looks scrumptious, and you get to light it before serving!
I’ve only ever seen that done once. It was a homemade pudding that had been fed brandy throughout its maturing period. Though to actually light it, brandy was poured over it before applying the flame.
Was interesting to see done.
In one (children’s) book I read they couldn’t get brandy so they used kerosene, which rather spoiled the flavor…
I’ve seen ads online for similar stuff, sometimes empty, sometimes full of… I dunno… something . Or other. Mostly other.
They want you to believe it’s glass, and issued by Crown Royal… but they never say so explicitly. You can tell by the cloudy appearance that it’s molded from plastic.
The label looks AI designed, and says nothing intelligible. Certainly not Crown Royal or Whiskey. Nor does it mention alcohol or proof.
what? you don’t spell Cacwn Royal that way?
Ya know, ive decided that one is enough,
I’ll bet that they have both had a tad too much.
By now you probably
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So where are all the animals?
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Is this the town where Archimedes invented the screw?
Maybe, if he was in Andalusia.
But I thought Adam and Eve inv….. um… never mind.
I was looking at the arrangement of the villas (and presumably the road) — and I’d already used up my naughty allowance on “spotted dick…”
As you can see, I had some left.
My search says it’s Casares, Province of Málaga, Andalusia, Spain.
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A Shiba Inu…. a Japanese breed. In the U.S. they’re pretty rare and expensive… you wouldn’t want to let yours play in the street.
I don’t think this is in the U.S… but it’s still not a great idea.
Then again, they’re pretty rambunctious and strong willed.
Not as aloof as some Japanese breeds, but whether shy or outgoing, no Japanese breed I’ve met is as submissive or people-pleasing as most American and European dogs.
You say “Come!” and he replies with “I’m busy.”
Sounds like a cat then….
Or a dachshund.
I think they do have something almost feline in their personalities… and maybe dachshunds do too… at least the stubbornness.
But Shibas aren’t soft… hard to explain. They look fluffy, but their muscles are wiry, and their posture seems always alert, not cuddly.
Actually I know a dachshund kind of like that too, though he eventually settles down.
BTW, my brother and his family had a dog that was half dachshund and half basset hound… bouncy, friendly, happy… but much stronger than you’d think, and possibly the most stubbornly disobedient dog I’ve ever known.
I love dancing dogs!
Actually they all look more like cats (in hats) than the cat does!
There he is…
No, I can’t.
Oops! I think i found it.
…i think that’s cat…
Joe Btfsplk’s family portrait…
Unlike him, though, they apparently take it lightly.
Except for the woman on the left, it looks almost medieval…
But it’s by 20th century Spanish artist Remedios Varo, who titled it “Hairy Locomotion”.
Edited to say…. I just googled Remedios Varo, and discovered it to be the name used by MarÃa de los Remedios Alicia Rodriga Varo y Uranga (16 December 1908 – 8 October 1963)
She was a Catalan surrealist painter, who lived in Paris and several other European cities before being exiled, and working in Mexico.
“Hairy Locomotion?” And here I thought they were bouncing on their beards!
That’s the name of the theatre in Lincoln City.
It’s been in operation since the 20s.
And it is on the registry of historic buildings.
??
Was he just supposed to be holding her beer while she was on camera?
Yes.
yes,I’m assuming the guy on her left is ‘with’ the couple
One would hope so. 🙂
Colours of Autumn in Seattle’s Japanese Gardens.
Young Red-tailed Hawk.
I go out walkin’
After midnight
With a flashlight
And a can of Mace
And if I’m walkin’
After midnight
Stay out of my face!
— parody from Reverend Billy C. Wirtz