Yes truely carved coal sculptures have a beautiful sheen that's unmistakable.I grew up in North Eastern Pennsylvania...the heart of the Pennsylvania anthracite coal region. Carving & making objects from coal was popular in that region too. One could even visit a touristy coal mine - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...al_Mine_Steam_Train-Ashland_Pennsylvania.html
Or, just read up on the craft -
http://journalofantiques.com/features/the-art-of-anthracite-coal-carving/
Our first little snowfall of the Season. It was sunny & bright a few hours ago. In fact, i had time to blow some leaves around, rake, prune some grapes & hydrangeas and start up the lawn mower & shredder (to keep the engines fresh through Winter).
Our Back Garden - Winter 2020
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I think our first snowfall of the season has ended. A nice heavy dusting makes everything look clean n fresh.
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Nothing too much really.
I didn't realize it is such a widespread art form. I just thought it was so beautiful when I visited the Roseville area...and the sculptures were just in little mom and pop stores. I would think it takes a lot of talent to bring to life a lump of coal but they do.View attachment 284623
genuine Welsh Coal about 2 inches SCL
Maybe you should get her a flamboyant outfit and call her LiberazberriA little picture and little pictures have big ears. My best guess is, View attachment 284650 Razberri is guarding her toy piano.
She only plays it when she's making a statement. Other days she might be thumpingMaybe you should get her a flamboyant outfit and call her Liberazberri
Can she play Hare on a G String by Bach?
She plays her piano for attention. If she can't get it that way she thumps. She does like Bach. She got her name from the Prince song at around 5 weeks old....Rasberry Beret. He had died and every time the song played Razberri danced. She still does. You take care too.Just popped in to say a quick hello before bedtime.
Looks like it's been very quiet in here today, but some lovely pics from Mark, Linda and a funny one from Cathie.
Enjoy the rest of your Weds - not long until the weekend now.
But for now it's time I said Nos Da.
Take care
I've been watching also. He posted not real long ago...but too long for me. I need my Ray, Rose, and Opo fix.I've not seen any recent posts from Ray, is he away?
Hope you, Rose and Opo are well @Ray--Opo
I feel for you. It is horrible having to go back to work. Hopefully you get back into the swing of things quickly again.Hi everyone hope you are all well and enjoying the New Year and decade so far!
I have the first day back at work blues!
It was lovely to see everyone today but I don't really want to go back tomorrow.
I don't feel as if I've had a holiday thanks to my cough and cold, but never mind only about 7 weeks to the next holiday and who knows there maybe some snow days as well!
Time to go back a few pages and catch up.
Oh, I am holding thumbs that you don't as well. Good Luck and I hope the appointment went well.I had my follow up appointment yesterday. Today I am going in for a CT angio. Doctor thinks I might have a PE. I am praying to God I dont. I am being sent to a heart specialist for a dobutamine echo. I just
Very interesting.I grew up in North Eastern Pennsylvania...the heart of the Pennsylvania anthracite coal region. Carving & making objects from coal was popular in that region too. One could even visit a touristy coal mine - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...al_Mine_Steam_Train-Ashland_Pennsylvania.html
Or, just read up on the craft -
http://journalofantiques.com/features/the-art-of-anthracite-coal-carving/
Oh Sweet. I love your photos of the rescued animals. I am going to miss them while you are in New Zealand.Good afternooning all. I have been at the rescue again today. As well as the usual hedgehogs and pigeons, we had a rather poorly badger who is picking up a bit
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A mute swan that is head to the Swan Sanctuary about 40 miles from here for specialist care
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And a dormouse. This tiny creature had its nest disturbed in someone’s garden. It should be hibernating right now. My daughter and I first cared from him on New Year’s Eve. He will be leaving the hospital next weekend to join a breeding programme and his offspring will be reintroduced to the wild
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AWWWWW, I loved all the cuteness. So adorable.
some cuteness for you!
Postcard perfectOur first little snowfall of the Season. It was sunny & bright a few hours ago. In fact, i had time to blow some leaves around, rake, prune some grapes & hydrangeas and start up the lawn mower & shredder (to keep the engines fresh through Winter).
Our Back Garden - Winter 2020
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ooh. How beautiful!!View attachment 284623
genuine Welsh Coal about 2 inches SCL
That is just sooooo cute.A little picture and little pictures have big ears. My best guess is, View attachment 284650 Razberri is guarding her toy piano.