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Jakes Sunday Post: Concept
Jake says ‘CONCEPT – something thought or imagined: something that somebody has thought up, or that somebody might be able to imagine, Broad principle affecting perception and behavior: a broad abstract idea or a guiding general principle, one that determines how a person or culture behaves, or how nature, reality, or events are perceived the concept of time Understanding or grasp: the most basic understanding of something has little concept of what is involved, Way of doing or perceiving something: a method, plan, or type of product or design.‘
So the challenge week is to come up with an interpretation of this – difficult eh? If I had known yesterday how useful these photos would be I would have tried harder, taken more time and well – shoved people out of the way 🙂 Anyway I hope you get the gist.
Isaac Merrit Singer’s prototype for a sewing machine.
A beautiful early model
Isn’t this lovely?
I think this is my favourite. I learn to sew on a very old treadle machine when I was a small girl. Â What an incredible concept from My Singer and how different the world would be without sewing machines.
For more  concepts visit http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/sunday-post-concept/
Travel Theme: Circles
I was beginning to think I couldn’t rise to the challenge this week Ailsa! But here at last is my effort. If YOU would like to join in hop over to http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/12/07/travel-theme-circles/
Vintage Bus to Miss Christie’s Greenway
Sharon recently wrote a guest blog for me, a story written as a tribute to Agatha Christie inspired by my photos of her garden, Greenway, now a National trust property on the River Dart. In that post I said that there is very little parking there and they encourage you to arrive by public transport. When I went I got a ferry up from Dartmouth, a very relaxed way to travel. There are other choices though and this is one, a 1947 Leyland Tiger!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
If I had my choice I would only have one season – summer, like Cat Bird in Oman has! Having said that, it’s December and we have only had two or three frosts so far. Cheri Lucas at The Daily Post has asked us to share a picture that means changing season to us, but I couldn’t think how so I’m posting all four seasons.
Thursdays Windows Week: 12, Old and Older
A double dose of windows, taken in the area near Salisbury cathedral last Saturday.
There will be more windows to visit at Sandra’s place, go and see http://sandraconner.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/photo-challenge-thursdays-windows-week-12/
Wordless Wednesday
Cee’s Foto Fun Challenge: Lines
Cee you didn’t say it had to be straight lines so I’ve pushed the boundary slightly!
If you would like to join in visit http://www.ceephotography.com/2012/12/04/4320/
One Hundred Steps
Myfanway aka Chittle Chattle  has begun a regular 100 step search for inspiration for her wonderful creative embroidery and textile work. The first time I set out to find something interesting I failed miserably, but today was better.
Along the road in one direction is a green square or park, it’s been here as long as the oldest houses – at least two hundred years. Sadly it’s locked and fenced to be used by a few select houses. I have never seen anyone there or heard a single voice, isn’t that sad?
Luckily in the other direction is a similar green, open and with beautiful mature trees. It’s never crowded but it’s used daily all year  and in summer is very popular. So this is the green today, for http://chittlechattle.com/2012/12/02/todays-100-5/.
Jakes Sunday Post: Peaceful
When friends and family come to stay they always leave relaxed, de-stressed and at peace, so of course I’ve chosen the Devon countryside for Jakes challenge.
Where these photos were taken, on Dartmoor, there is no noise, the only sound you will hear is the whistle of the wind, the odd sheep and some bird song and definitely no traffic!
Lucid Gypsy 