My post, Icons And Idols, is in response to Calmkate’s, photo prompt: Statues. .. Please Click >> Here… to visit her fabulous article….
The Feature Photo Above, is of my, money box Teddy Bear, that Carole crafted for me thirty years ago…..
Above Left: William Penn Above Right: The Thinker by Rodin
Above Left: Edgar Allan Poe’s, Raven Above Right: My money box
Above Left: The Kiss, by Rodin Above Right: Buddist Temple in Shanghai
Above Left: A Chinese Dragon, in Jade Above Right: My Jade rabbit, my birth year
Above Left: Chairman Mao Centre: David in a front-yard next door Right: No Bull
While I’m away on these trips, I have my garden gnome at the front door, and my courtyard goddess, protecting my house for me….
Ivor Steven (c) September 2019
How lovely, Ivor! I love your money box and garden gnome!
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They are both very much idols for me… Thank you Punam… xx
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You are welcome, Ivor! 😊
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Ivor, you were allowed to put you
hand on Chairman Mao’s backside?!
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Poetic licence……
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No bull, honourable Rabbit! 🐇
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Apparently 1951 was the year of the rabbit…..
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What a really delightful collection Ivor … love your house protectors and your ted is too cute ❤
the clip looks like they all had fun and nice to involve the school band …
Hope you enjoyed your walk and thanks for joining in the fn!
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Thank you Kate, It was a pleasant change for me Kate….. I’ve been continually writing every day recently….. I’m not allowed to drive for some time apparently….. I’m trying to get out the house as much as possible…. buses and walking…..
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good for you, sounds like your health issues are ongoing so hope you are better soon … getting out and about is important especially as the weather is much better … take care kind gent 🙂
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I am year of the rabbit as well. I really enjoyed the photos here!
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Thank you, It was a fun project, to take photos of my fav’ little “statues” and blend them in with some of my travel photos of statue’s…
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Love these, especially the rear end of the Merrill Lynch Bull! 😉
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No Bull…. 😊🐃
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LMAO! 🤣
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What a lovely collectio Ivor…
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Thank you Mich, it was good to do Kate’s photo prompt, a pleasant change for me
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Wonderful unique statues, Ivor!
Especially enjoyed the No Bull AND your Money Box Teddy Bear! 🙂
Mr. Poe’s Raven is cool, too! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…How are you feeling? Any word on any recent testing or doc-appointments?
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Yes I had a bit of fun putting the photographic piece together, not my normal…
Poe’s Raven was taken in Philadelphia
The Bull was taken in Shanghai
No results yet, I’ll ring the Doctor tomorrow…
And of course my Teddy Bear is very special xxx
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What a lovely share, Ivor!
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Thank you Eugenia, I had fun putting the article together. 😁
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You’re welcome!
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As you can tell I’m on another catchup! Love your idols especially the garden gnome 🙂
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I love that, you love, what I write…….you heart my warmer than the sand at Tullawalla
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I always enjoy 🙂
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