Thimbleanna » Photo Scavenger Hunt: January

Photo Scavenger Hunt: January

January 31, 2011 on 6:48 pm | In Photo Challenge | 43 Comments

Thank you so much for all of your great comments about the laundry basket liner. It was a really fun project to make — and it was lots of fun to be on Moda Bakeshop!

My other fun project for January has been the January Photo Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Kathy. I had a great time taking my photos, so here they are…

Abandoned Building: I know this one doesn’t exactly look abandoned, but it is. The inside of this fairly new house burned out 2 or 3 years ago and the insurance company, mortgage company, owners and who-knows-who-else have been stuck in legal wranglings since then. Rumor has it that the battle is near the end and the house will be demolished.

Stained Glass Window: Whaaaat???? This restaurant/chain just opened up in our area in December. I was in great hopes that the “kilt” in the title meant that there would be a plethora of men in kilts. Sadly, not the case, but at least the food isn’t half bad.

Goldfish: At Walmart.

Yarn: Boy, that was a tough one in this house. ;-)

Playground Equipment: SweetiePie and I found an old little merry-go-round while goofing off at a salvage place one day.

Library: The children’s section at our library. (The library was a fun place to take book pictures!)

Tombstone over 100 Years Old: Thanks to Jenny, I knew where to go and look for a tombstone this old. I’m always fascinated by childrens’ tombstones. These were from two little girls in the same family — born about three years apart and both about three years old when they died. You can’t see it in the photo, but their names are carved across the tops of the stones. I didn’t notice one name, but the other one was Nellie. There must be a very sad story there.

My Front Door: Icky picture.

Reflective Surface … not a mirror: A window on our house, reflecting a house across the street.

Something Out of Place: Bike rack, anyone?

Nature: A squirrel having a winter snack. MeMum told me the other day that she watches the squirrels out of her window and she’s always amazed that they know where they buried their nuts. They dig in the snow and they always come up with a little something to munch on.

Bubbles: When I grow up, I’ll learn how to take fantastic pictures like Kitty Wrinkle (I mean, holy cow…check out this one — I LOVE that shot!) Until then, a whisk making bubbles in the sink will have to do.

And that’s it! I can’t wait for the February challenge! Thanks Kathy for hosting, and Lisa for telling me about the challenge in the first place!

XOXO,
Anna

Oh, and btw…

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BRIGITTE!!!!

43 Comments

Great photos…this was so much fun! Love the bike!!

Comment by Deb — January 31, 2011 #
Great job! Love the goldfish shot! I didn’t make it this month, but I promise to do better next month!

Comment by Beth — January 31, 2011 #
What fun!

Comment by anina — January 31, 2011 #
Colette was sitting next to me and got real excited by the library picture…she LLLOOOONNNGGS to go up those steps…but she is not old enough yet….
you did a great job with the scavenger hunt pics!
is that abandoned house in Sycamore Hills??

Comment by jenny — January 31, 2011 #
I like your pics, Anna! What’s wrong with your bubbles? They look fine to me. ;)

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — January 31, 2011 #
Great pictures–thanks for sharing them! Love the laundry basket!

Comment by Jan — January 31, 2011 #
Oh really Anna! Do you always have to be such an over-achiever?!! You did ALL TWELVE? In one post?? Is there a doctor in the house? I did ONE. Sniff.

Oh and Happy, happy birthday to Brigitta!

Comment by molly — January 31, 2011 #
Oh and I expect Isabelle will have some caustic words for that lass in the kilt, such as “Get some clothes on woman! It’s bloody cold outside. Well, knowing Isabelle she’ll probably use milder language, but same idea……

Comment by molly — January 31, 2011 #
great photos anna!!!!

and thanks for the birthday wishes! i had the best birthday ever, thanks to a little help from my friends.

thank you, friend o’ mine.

Comment by brigette — January 31, 2011 #
I *love* the goldfish shot and the bike is hilarious!

Comment by Dragonfly — February 1, 2011 #
they are all lovely, but it’s the yarn I’m loving most this morning, such gorgeous colours when it’s so grey outside x

Comment by driftwood — February 1, 2011 #
Lovely pictures Anna!! What a fun challenge to take part in!

Comment by nicolette — February 1, 2011 #
I love the bike photo – but the woman in a kilt…..I mean…..really….even in Scotland we wouldn’t wear a tartan bra and mini skirt ;o) OK – maybe someone would – but generally it’s too cold!!

You;ll just need to come to Scotland to get your fill of men in kilts! I’m off to a wedding in March and there will be plenty there.

Comment by Di — February 1, 2011 #
Love all these photos. It’s such a cool idea I’d love to join in but just know I mustn’t take on anything else!

Comment by Gina — February 1, 2011 #
What a lovely idea – I’ve never heard of a photo scavenger hunt, I’ll have to look out for some more.

Love love the bike! And your squirrel is very cute, is it a red one? We have grey squirrels in our garden, skinny little thugs that take all the bird seed ha!

Comment by Abi — February 1, 2011 #
Crumbs, I hope your readers don’t think us Scottish girls actually dress like that? Yikes! LOL

Comment by Anne — February 1, 2011 #
I love all the pictures. Hard to believe that BIG beautiful house is abandoned. The abandoned houses around here are falling apart and sad to look at. This one is sad too tho. Love the idea of this, I’ll have to check out your link.

Comment by Judy — February 1, 2011 #
Great photos! Can’t believe that house is abandoned. Made me laugh as it’s a bit different to my abandoned photo. And all that snow….it was over 40 degrees celcius here again today…phew….what a difference!

Comment by Jan — February 1, 2011 #
You did a great job with the scavenger hunt! I wish OUR children’s section in the library was like that. WOW!! I’m just happy we HAVE a library in town. It may be small and they don’t have much but it’s here and convienent!

Comment by Jen — February 1, 2011 #
Great pics Anna, we’ve got a little childrens part in our cemetery and it’s always decorated with toys and things – very sad. I can’t believe that house is abandoned either , it’s a fair size and seems a pity to level it. Snap on the library lol……. I can’t wait for her post today with Februarys. We’re off out for a meal tonight and I bet she posts while we’re out ..

Comment by periwinkle — February 1, 2011 #
Anna, those are some wonderful pictures!

Comment by Carol — February 1, 2011 #
speak of multi- taskers & peeps who are s o o o busy being s o o o creative … WOW!!
WOW!

Comment by linda noblog — February 1, 2011 #
Nice pictures. I love the variety and your bubbles, btw, have character. I can see why Kitty’s won an award though. And again, thanks for some snow pictures ;-)

Comment by Susan — February 1, 2011 #
Lovely collection of photos – though I’m not to sure about the Tilted Kilt! I must look out a photo of my son in his kilt to send you!

Comment by frayedattheedge — February 1, 2011 #
Fun photos, love the tilted kilt!!! xoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — February 1, 2011 #
So, if I send you my address, can you send me your front door? I love it!!!!!

Seriously, great pictures!

Comment by Jean — February 1, 2011 #
This is so much fun. You can see how much you enjoyed this. I especially love the yarn, but I guess that’s not surprise ;-)

Comment by Karin van D. — February 1, 2011 #
This is a great project. I can’t decide if that stained glass window is scary or hilarious, LOL. You got some great shots!

Comment by Denice (inkstitch) — February 1, 2011 #
Fun seeing all your pictures.

Comment by Teresa — February 1, 2011 #
Lovely photos, Anna. That scavenger hunt sounds so fun– I’m going to check it out. I like the pic of the yarn best, of course :o) Scrumptious colors. The Tilted Kilt looks interesting!

Comment by Stacy — February 1, 2011 #
What a challenge! I liked the merry-go-round.

Comment by Jody — February 1, 2011 #
What great photos! Such a shame about that beautiful big house – it seems so wrong to knock it down. That goldfish picture is amazing!

xx

Comment by Lesley — February 2, 2011 #
Great pictures Anna! What a fun idea! :)

Comment by Doni — February 2, 2011 #
that looks like a lot of fun – great pics!

Comment by rohanknitter — February 3, 2011 #
Great pictures…I love the one with the bike…just how on earth did that get there!?

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — February 3, 2011 #
What fun pictures! I noticed that a tilited kilt just opened here as well…

Comment by diane — February 3, 2011 #
Great photos Anna! Looks like you had fun collecting them. Lucy x

Comment by lucylocket — February 3, 2011 #
Totally love the play equipment & the bubbles are great

Comment by penny — February 3, 2011 #
What a fun project! Love the yarn shot. :)

Comment by Karin — February 3, 2011 #
Awesome photos! I’m looking forward to trying this project again in February and am glad you want to do so as well.

Comment by Junie Moon — February 4, 2011 #
Yay! I can leave a comment now. Thanks so much for your lovely kind words, Anna .. and for the link to my shot. I’m so glad you liked it. This looks like a really good project, and if I weren’t already signed up to ’111 in 2011′ I’d be doing this scavenger hunt. Maybe next year?! xxx

Comment by Kitty — February 4, 2011 #
Ooh – I want to play for February – thanks for reminding me!

Comment by Ali — February 5, 2011 #
hi anna,
it seems you had fun on your scavenger hunt…i especially love the goldfish picture…it glows so beautifully…

Comment by Julia — February 6, 2011 #