Cee invites us every week to post some of our ‘Odd Ball’ pics, which to me means, the ones that we’re not sure why we took, as they don’t fit into any other category than ‘Odd Ball’.
The centrepiece of UShaka Marine World in Durban South Africa, is a wonderful aquarium, set in a recreated, rusty old cargo ship from the 1920’s. The crew’s ablution section, especially the toilet area, seemed to hold a great fascination for most people, including our family. This first picture was taken by hubby when our two South African grandchildren came to stay with us for a holiday. My mom was game to have a seat and rest her weary legs; the children just did as they were told, but as you may notice, I avoided sitting on the loo in public.
When our granddaughter came over from New York, some ten years later, we took her to the aquarium, and of course it was mandatory that she should also have her pic taken on one of these loos. Family tradition, I guess. π I’m not sure what happened with this photo, but it sure looks really weird. Love the sparkly shoes though!
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Oh my. I share your reluctance to sit!
Hehehe. No kidding. π
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As they sing “Skip to the loo my darling”.
Hahaha. Very appropriate, newsy. π
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Lovely story
Thanks, Marylou. π
These are great.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. π
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Thanks so much Cee. That’s so funny. π
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Pretty funny, Sylvia.
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Thanks, Janet. π
ci dai sempre grandi motivi per sorridere, grazie!
I’m glad I do, Ventis. π xx
Some families gather ’round the Christmas tree every year for a family photo. Let’s just call your photos variations on a theme. π
Hahaha. I like that idea, John. π
Very impressive photos Sylvia, they’re very antique. Fantastic photo shot!
Thanks so much, DellaAnna. π
Perfect choice for this challenge, Miss Tell It Like It Is, hilarious! π
Hehehe. I kinda like my new title. π
You are the queen of titles! I have to focus my scattery brain so that at least people have SOME clue from the title about the article. But you have the ability to hide the punch line somehow. You’re the perfect title tease. You make us want to read, then whammo you deliver something that pertains to the title but in an unexpected way. If I could just capture that sense of the unexpected the title of my life would be happy! π
Hilarious….love this pic.
Thanks, Connie. π
Love the pics ad π
Thanks, Hopestar. They gave me a few smiles when I found them. π xx
Love the family tradition…but you know I do find rusty old ships quite scary… π You have wonderfully inventive photos to share Sylvia, love them all π xx
Thanks, Sherry. Yes, I also find shipwrecks scary. Hubby has seen a few when he’s been scuba diving. I could never do that, even if I could swim. π
Me neither…and I can swim…but not far π
I pretty much think I would have sat on them to! But what a great idea for an aquarium
Yes, it’s very effective as an aquarium, and there’s even a restaurant there too. π
Hehe – I reckon it’s safer not to ask. Mind you, old loos make great planters! Especially for any plant that produces loads of bright flowers.
I’m sure this is a fact, Marco. π
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I take pictures in old bathrooms too, how funny. π I even have a few shots of privy signs…
Hahaha. “Privy signs”……..I don’t think I have any of those. π
I’m sure I’ll find a way to work it into a post soon… π
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Einen schΓΆnen Dienstag sie scheinen alle spass zu haben schΓΆnes Foto liebe GrΓΌΓe und Freundschaft.Gislinde
Many thanks, Gislinde. xx
Lol… recycling at it’s best? π
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Lovely family photo’s
Haha. Thanks, Marylou. π
What fun! They seem to be all sport but you, Sylvia π I’d probably not sit too π
Thanks, Lola. π
Well now … that’s certainly surprised me … but in a good way.
Thanks, Frank. Glad it gave you a smile. π
Hilarious family photos. Great fun!
Thanks, Sue. Glad I made you smile. π
Cute photos – I wouldn’t have sat on the loo, either. No matter how old or how many times it’s been cleaned! π
I’m with you on that. π
Bwahaha! That’s some family tradition ~ perfect pics for the challenge. π
Thanks, Nancy. I’m so glad I finally found a use for them. Now I can clear them off my ‘Desktop’. π
Now this is togetherness…. Wonderful shots… π
Thanks, Cee. π
Um I’m with you, no way would I sit on one of those!
We’re just too fussy, Gilly. π
I think when you post about loos it’s because you’ve run out of things to post. π¦
Surely … not you. π
It must be because I’m not travelling at the moment. π
Tickets are in the mail. (maybe) π
I’m off to NJ on Thursday. π
Boo for not sitting. π But yeah, it’s hard to trust those. π
Hahaha. I guess so. π
I’m not sure about the others, but yours brought a smile to my face. ..
That’s good, bulldog. π
Never has sitting on the loo for a photo-op been so acceptable as in your photo. π Nice odd-ball entry, Sylvia.
Thanks, Imelda. Your comment made me laugh. π
oh boy, not sure I would sit there myself lol
I wouldn’t blame you in the least, Andy. π
LOL π
Wow!!! How…unusual!!!! My like wouldn’t take!
Thanks, Cindy. π
Funny story, Sylvia! I’ve seen abandoned toilets used as planters in outside gardens, but that doesn’t really appeal to my sense of aesthetics. Love the sparkly shoes!
Thanks, Naomi. No, I agree with you about the planters. π