Sunday's Silly Sign (Photo) from Okinawa, Japan

This gem of a Sunday Silly Sign was actually a photo I took on a Sunday.  That was yesterday, right about noon, local Japan Standard Time (JST).

The photo was shot inside one of the UNECSO World Heritage Castle Parks.  I zoomed-in nice and close so I could crop out all the fancy Japanese writing.  I don't get paid to translate that stuff.  So, I don't.

The sign looks fairly self-explanatory, to me.  But, you never know.  It may be confusing to some people.
I figured it meant something like, No Dogs Allowed and some other stuff.  Silly me.

As I was leaving the park, some gal was walking her dog up the hill, right past at least two of these signs. She was a local so, I figure she can read the bold print on the things.

It was a humongous dog, too.  I don't reckon the dog was a seeing-eye-dog or anything like that because she let the critter off his leash.

Maybe, they just don't want little puppies running around inside the castle park and full grown Rotweillers, Great Danes, German Shepherds and Huskies are OK with the folks at UNESCO.

Something must be lost in my translation. Now, I'm starting to wonder if I guessed wrong as to what that is behind the puppy.  It could be some kinda chocolate chip candy or soft ice cream cone UNESCO doesn't want people bringing in their parks.

If you are anything like me and don't like little puppies or kids running around your yard littering the lawn with chocolate kisses, go ahead, download and print this Sunday Silly Sign and post copies all over your property.  That's what I think I'll do at my house.  After all, man's home should be like, some sorta castle !

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Flower (Photo) Orchids and Valentines Day: Groan

Wow !  I can't believe the responses I'm getting from yesterday's Travel Photo Thursday post where I threw together an Orchid Lovers Photo Essay.

I'm still sorting through the photos from the Orchid Show and hesitate to call this Flower Photo Friday but, the thought had crossed my mind.

Today, I just want to show you a flower photo where I got up a little closer to the orchids was able to eliminate some of the harsh lighting.

I'm afraid, if I let everyone see the real tight close up shots, people will expect me to identify the orchids by common name and scientific title, like I do when I shoot wildlife.

There are a few shots I took where you can read the names of the orchids and I'll be posting them shortly.  I'll probably create some new photo gallery on the website and name it "FLOWERS" but, these things take time so, please be patient with me. If I say I'm going to do something, I usually do it, just not in a rush. 

If people keep telling me they want to see more flowers, I'll gitter dun, one of these days. I'm just a little too busy right now.

To give you an example, I decided I'd go shoot Valentines stuff today. In Japan, Valentines is a bit different than what most people are used to.

So, I figured I'd shoot some photos of an American style display in a store, then the typical Japanese Valentines display and show the differences.

Thinking I had a whole three days before Valentines Day to do the shooting (Photos) was a big mistake, as far as American stores go. Almost everything was gone.

It's the 11th of February here. What ever happened to good old American procrastination; isn't that a manly virtue anymore ?

After getting the store manager's consent to take pictures, I went looking for the stuff. 

There were, like eight heart-shaped boxes of candy left.  I rearranged the display so it looked like something and snapped a few photos.

Then, bought five boxes so I can stuff the grandkids with chocolate if I ever get stuck watching them by myself, again. Grandpa knows how to cook good stuff.  I'll call it chocolate sashimi.

Anyway, now I have to run around and see if I can get some pictures of a Valentines display in a Japanese store.  I'll have to go to one of the big cities, I think.

Where I live in Okinawa most folks are fishermen and farmers so, they aren't really into the Valentines hoopla like city folks. They don't believe in the Easter Bunny, either. Good people.

So, enjoy the orchid photo and let me know if I should create a Flower Photo Friday or just a flower gallery and I'll see what I can come up with for you.  I'm back on the road chasing Valentines.  WU HU HU !

Photo: Cops and Donuts (Humor)

Before all my friends in uniform start sending hate mail, this is just a joke, OK?  I'm just funnin' with you so, lighten-up. I learned a long time ago, there's nothing wrong with a good laugh, especially when you can laugh at yourself once in awhile.



COPS & DONUTS

"SARGE SAYS THEY'RE ALL OUTA CHOCOLATE DONUTS AND WANTS TO KNOW IF WE WANT CINNAMON INSTEAD".