It's Friday, it's Five o'clock............. it's Photos!

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 5:37pm

Crackerjack! (sorry, bad BBC TV reference........... and it's not 5:00 pm).

Anyway, I like clouds (as you may have noticed)......... so some clouds of steam and smoke.

Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261, that passed by, just up the road, some years ago.

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You know what to do.

If you've got them, drop them.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 6:16pm
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Here are some clouds for you. Oops, Photobucket.com seems to be down. I'll post them when the site returns.

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Submitted by magiamma on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 6:48pm
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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:10pm
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Nice shots all round.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:27pm
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kelp?

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Submitted by magiamma on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 1:23pm
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and when we turned around the rainbow was there waiting behind us

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Submitted by lotlizard on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 2:44pm
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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:16pm
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i like the use of lines in the lower two shots and the contrast of textures in the bottom shot.

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Submitted by riverlover on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:04am
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My guess no, pipe is hard to deal with in car trunks. Sigh. Practicing breathing now.

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:33am

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Submitted by Knucklehead on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 6:59pm
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I just screwed up a long stream of images I was compiling.

Back after a few minutes to relieve stress.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:28pm
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what your state of relief offers ; )

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:07pm
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Here are some shots from a few months ago.

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:14pm
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I like the bee shot especially.

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:36am
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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:31pm
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It looks drenched in honey.

Beautiful close-ups, thanks.

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:38am
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I don't know what the ID is for the purple flower, but I'm glad you liked it.

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Submitted by magiamma on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 2:07pm
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Submitted by janis b on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 12:43am
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I googled snapdragon photos and saw similar ones that identify it as a snapdragon. Snapdragons were a childhood favourite of mine, that my mother often planted. I enjoyed the way you could snap it gently with two fingers, and it looked like it was 'talking'.

Do you know of an app or site where you can copy and paste an image, and will accurately identify a photo? I tried googlecamera.com but it was fairly useless.

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:19pm
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i especially like the purple flower.

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:43am
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I wish I could tell you what type of flower it is but I've not been able to ID it.

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:39am

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:45am
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and thank you for the compliment.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:18pm
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Check out this site where the first two photos are from. The last one is from the homesite.

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:38pm
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The clouds/site are amazing.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:49pm
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Submitted by riverlover on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:07am
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from below: gorgeous and scary.

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:08am
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Not Swindon surely. Wiltshire isn't that green and leafy.

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Submitted by janis b on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 12:45am
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New Zealand.

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 5:48pm
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I thought I read an accent.

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Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 10:05pm
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How did you find it? The different categories have incredible photos.
Feel free to send me links to sites like that.
There is an amazing hotel on the dream vacation page.
Dang, I wish I had money to travel to those countries
These are my favorites.
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I don't remember where I got this from or what the cloud formation is called
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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 10:18pm
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in Australia, called the Morning Glory cloud. And then I got lost looking at clouds. Now I'll have to go back and look at the dream vacation page, and dream.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=morning+glory+clouds&biw=1263&bih=625&...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_cloud

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Submitted by PriceRip on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:19am
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          I am just one of those science guys that many people really dislike. So, if I am raining on your parade, just ignore me. I am used to being ignored as I have been doing this since the second grade.

          Morning Glory clouds are the result of Rossby Waves in a region where you might expect a uniform horizontal laminar air flow. The lensatic clouds are the result of a laminar air flow (no turbulence) over a mountain where the layers of air contain differing amounts of H2O.

          I now return you to your regularly scheduled fun.

          EDIT: Oops wrong term for vertical oscillations, sorry. I will have to look up the terminology for the vertical instability that causes this effect.

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Submitted by janis b on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:25am
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photography is art plus science, so your comments are welcome ... and rain on.

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Submitted by PriceRip on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:45pm
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          The indicate moisture in the air that is flowing over the mountain. As the are is lofted above the mountain the vapor in that air condenses into water drops and/or ice of various shapes (temperature dependent). As the air flows past the mountain it gets compression heated ant the ice and water become clear vapor once again. The space between the two lensatic clouds is a layer of relatively dry air. If the air speed becomes too large the down stream region becomes turbulent . . . Sorry, this will not be on the test.

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Submitted by Bisbonian on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:48pm
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West of Las Vegas, over the Red Rocks park. Bumpy.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:59pm
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even when it's bumpy. Bumpy cloud photos could be interesting ; ).

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Submitted by PriceRip on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:02am
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Submitted by janis b on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:11am
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faster shutter speeds are more available now. Either way though, bumpy or smooth, clouds are fascinating.

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Submitted by PriceRip on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:30am
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          Image stabilization via hardware and particularly software techniques have made snapshot photography into near pro-level art.

          My wife and I "read" clouds as we travel about the West. She's an artist and I am a physicist, most passersby act as though we are just a bit mental.

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Submitted by janis b on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 1:05am
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Translating clouds through the eyes of an artist and scientist. But, I expect you both contain both.

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Submitted by lotlizard on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 3:38am
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the marriage of liberal arts with technology.

She's an artist and I am a physicist

And to extrapolate a bit from that “Think Different” TV ad of Apple’s, he would probably have agreed that people who are just a bit mental push the human race forward.

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Submitted by Bisbonian on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 2:31pm
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I need to put it up on You Tube in order to get it here, though. I'm reluctant, right at the moment. But I have some stills.

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Submitted by janis b on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 12:48am
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You have a unique perspective to share, photographically and otherwise.

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Submitted by Oldest Son Of A... on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 6:25am
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Pilots of powered aircraft are taught early on in training to avoid these as they are an indicator of severe turbulence in the area, on the other hand glider pilots intentionally aim for them as they are thinking elevator ride to the top floor...

Lenticular Clouds Wikipedia

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Submitted by duckpin on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 4:15pm

aloft that may descend to the fire creating havoc.

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:40am

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Submitted by magiamma on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 2:02pm
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the clarity of the tree trunks. The clouds on the other hand really push my comfort zone. The ones in the middle picture look like they are coming out of vents and the one on the back right looks like the 'Thinker'.

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Submitted by janis b on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 12:49am
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I really enjoy your comments and perceptions, as well as your photos.

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:30pm
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A small corner of Devon.

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Submitted by riverlover on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:11am
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my surname appeared slightly east. Good for touristas.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:23pm
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I announce to you a great joy to both of us and all railfans reading this essay:

CM&St.P 261 lives! According to her Wikipedia article, she's logged more than 25,000 miles under her own power since 1993!

-- Ben Franske via Wikimedia, Creative Commons/GNU license (share permitted) per source

I know it's not my own photo. I'm waaaay more of a railfan than I am a photog. But I thought you'd like to know that old No. 261 was still chooching around out there!

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:36pm
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and here is just the right place to share your enthusiasm and great photographs, regardless of whose photo it is. We love simply looking ; )

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 7:41pm
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She's quite the thing in the 'flesh', hauling a train up a grade.

When I took the shot at the top of the thread, I was a amused by a group of bikers just enjoying the powerful spectacle.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:21pm
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Her domains come no closer to me than Cheyenne, Wyoming.

I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The principal railway (Denver and Rio Grande), as well as the city itself, were both founded by Civil War General William J. Palmer. Today, the D&RGW is part of the Union Pacific system. That makes the rails near my home the turf of Union Pacific No. 844, the only steam locomotive to never have been retired by a Class I railroad in the United States.

-- Drew Jacksich via Wikimedia Creative Commons license (share permitted) per source

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:27pm
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Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 "Yellowstone somewhere.......... non moving of course.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:37pm
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I have a shot of a Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 "Yellowstone somewhere.......... non moving of course.

Does it (the loco) still exist?

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 9:23pm
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It's huge........... you can't take a decent photo, but you can explore the cab.

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Submitted by lotlizard on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 3:47am
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the headquarters of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (English: Dutch Railways) and the Dutch Railway Museum have their home.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 1:28pm
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....... worldwide headquarters of the Old Catholic Church, the global organization of Catholics who maintain that the Pope can, in fact, err; and that Pius IX did so when he promulgated Pastor Aeturnus which insisted otherwise. Utrechtans have gotten a reputation from this for not accepting bullshit!

A lot to be proud of!

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:07pm
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thanks for hosting bollox!

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:18pm
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Nice lake........or is that a pond?

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:28pm
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at the bottom of a very large meadow in longwood gardens. it's home to lots of frogs and turtles and the occasional green heron.

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Submitted by mimi on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:21pm
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not... great shot of the trees reflecting in the water.

Catching up reading ...

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 8:06am
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i was shooting with a polarizing filter which tends to make the sky appear bluer. it was a very bright day, late in the afternoon (bright light on the horizon rather than overhead), which is my guess as to why the horizon appears whiter than the center of the sky.

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 10:06am

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMDAqfJ1vQ]

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Submitted by janis b on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 12:53am
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It goes great with the photography.

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Submitted by PriceRip on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 11:31pm
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          Oh!, and (-1)0.5 23 Σ (Circumference/Diameter) with Dark Chocolate Häagen-Dazs® Ice Cream. I am in my happy place.

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Submitted by riverlover on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 9:17am
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What a pretty Uplift of her own variety!

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 10:08am

But have you tried Haagen Daz Belgian Chocolate?

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Submitted by janis b on Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:02am
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your photo, that is.

I'll take the coffee Häagen-Dazs meadow.

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