Posts Tagged With: statue

The Earthly Messenger

Posted on September 23, 2018 by captainjaq

100572919_p062csjn A while ago, I particpated in the Kickstarter to get this statue cast and in place.

And now there’s a live webcam going so you can see it anytime.

In case your day needs a little Bowie.

Categories: Art, History, Music, Personal | Tags: Aylesbury, David Bowie, kickstarter, statue, thoughts for a sunday morning, webcam | Leave a comment

Belgium 2016 Day 1 – Mannekin (and sky) Pis

Posted on January 15, 2016 by captainjaq

So, Belgium.

Wasn’t supposed to be here all by myself but them’s the breaks. Rasa was supposed to join me, but they wouldn’t give her the time off work and then sent her to Germany besides, so here I am. Thing is, a couple months back, RyanAir (that bane of the comfortable traveler) had a special and it was either Brussels or Paris for us. Since that was right around the time of the terrorist attack in Paris, we opted for Belgium. Besides, I’d never been before and it was as good a place as any. So I booked the flights and we figured Rasa would get the time off after the three months probation period. At least we hoped so. We we wrong. Continue reading →