ABC Wednesday - T

I took yesterday off, and I'm only now getting organised with my ABC Wednesday post!

We've reached the 20th letter this week - T.
I couldn't make up my mind what to post, so I'm offering a bit of everything.

Firstly, T is for
TIGEREYE

T is also for
TURRITELLA AGATE.
This unusual stone is also a fossil, being composed of silicised Turritella shells. You can see the shapes of some of the spiral shells in the stones.

Lastly, here's an even more unusual stone.
These are slightly polished
TEKTITES
formed when a meteorite hit the Earth.
The heat melted the area around the strike, and sprayed droplets over a wide area.

So there you have my late contribution.
Mr Linky has given us up, so now I can only direct you to the comments at Mrs Nesbitt's Place, and to the no-comment Anthology page.

Odd Shots On Monday

I showed a leaning telephone pole last Thursday, as part of another picture.
I thought it might be a good time to show more of it.

It really does lean like that. All the wires lead off from one side, like a half-strung maypole. I wouldn't want to live in the small houses below it!

For a wonderful Odd Shot, please visit our host Katney. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

Monochrome Monday

Monochrome Monday is hosted by Aileni.

More can be found on the dedicated page.
Why not join us?

Saturday PhotoHunt - Metal.

This week's theme is
METAL

Part of the net handling gear on a trawler.

For a load more metal visit TNChick. Why not join the fun?

Happy Hunting!

Reflections Seven.

Rinli.

We've had a week of great reflections from JC of Castle Ruins. It's always worth calling in to see his photos!

A Seasonal Meme

I was tagged for this by Poopsie Blue over at My True Colours.

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends!
Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, & try not to be a SCROOGE!!!
Just copy and paste into a new form.
Change all the answers so that they apply only to you.
Then post it!

And, do remember to tell, all you tag, that they are playing too!

Here goes...
'Tis the Season to be NICE!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

Whatever works best, but preferably gift-wrap, ribbons, and tags.

2. Real tree or Artificial?

I love the smell of a real tree, and I'd like a rooted one in a tub. Unfortunately, space decrees a small artificial tree.

3. When do you put up the tree?

No more than a week before Christmas.

4. Wreath on your door?

Yes, unless the winds blow it away!

5. Do you like eggnog?
No.

6. Favourite Xmas gift received as a child?
A very large teddy bear!

7. Easiest person to buy for?
Anyone kind enough to have a wishlist on Amazon!

8. Least easiest?
People who don't!

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
No.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Prefer to mail, but I also send e-cards - there are some lovely ones.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Milk chocolate covered toffees. I don't like milk chocolate or hard toffee.

12. Favourite Christmas Movie?
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Early November.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
No.

15. Open presents on Christmas eve or morning?
Morning.

16. Lights on the tree?
Of course.

17. Favourite Christmas song?
I don't like Christmas songs - but I sing along with the worst of them anyway!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Home.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?
How many did he have? I can manage four and Rudolph.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Always a bright star.

21. Favourite thing to eat at Christmas?
FOOD! Cake, mince pies, chocolate...

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

Crowded streets and shops, full of forced jollity.

23. Favourite Tree ornament, theme or colour?

Dark green tree, with red decorations and silver/white for ice and snow.

24. Favourite for Christmas dinner?

Roast turkey.

25. Brussels Sprouts - love or hate them?

Love them!

26. Favourite accompaniment to the Christmas Pud?

Custard.

27. Favourite Christmas Carol?

The Holly & the Ivy!

28. Your very Favourite Christmas Thing?

Messages from family.

29. A Christmas wish!

Safety and happiness for all my family and friends.

30. Tag a Seasonal Six!

I don't like tagging. I'd much rather leave it open. If any of you want to try this yourselves, please feel free to take it and enjoy!

Reflections Six

This, finally, is my reflection for today.

The reflection in the rear passenger window of our car.

There is a most beautiful reflection over at Castle Ruins. Do visit if you can.

True Colours Thursday - Blue.

I'm so late with this today - I don't know where the time went!
This is my late entry for True Colours Thursday, and the colour of the week is blue.

My first photo is of the first Periwinkle (Vinca Major) flower in our garden. The flowers keep blooming for a long period, and look like pieces of sky dropped down for a visit.

These next photos are of actual skies, the first taken on an April morning,

and the second on a July morning.

And yes, that post on the left really does lean like that!

I hope all my American friends are having a great Thanksgiving today- enjoy your celebrations.

Reflections Five

Another morning reflection.

I'm joining in with JC this week.
His reflections are beautiful.

ABC Wednesday - S

Septarian Nodules occur as spheres and egg shapes.
Once they were thought to be dinosaur eggs.
They can be very beautiful.

S
is for
SEPTARIAN EGG

This is one of my favourite possessions!

ABC Wednesday is the creation of Mrs Nesbitt.

For a sumptuous selection of S words, visit the ABC Anthology, or the Linky page.