***Where am I now?*** (game) (2)

[PeteJaffa]

Is this in Southeastern Europe?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes it is Pete.

[PeteJaffa]

Greece?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[PeteJaffa]

Turkey?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[PeteJaffa]

Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

[Roy Mathers]

No!?

[PeteJaffa]

It reminds me so much of Bulgaria I can't get it out of my head.

[Roy Mathers]

Well, you'll have to try:D

[Roy Mathers]

Well, bed time for Brits (this one anyway) - so I'll catch up in the morning.

[glhs509]

It reminds me so much of Bulgaria I can't get it out of my head.
That's because the brick arrangement is similar to the "Art Gallery" in Nessebar...

[glhs509]

I'll look past the obvious remaining nations and guess Cyprus (?)

[monty28428]

That's because the brick arrangement is similar to the "Art Gallery" in Nessebar...

:lol::lol::lol:

[Roy Mathers]

I'll look past the obvious remaining nations and guess Cyprus (?)


Sorry Ken, not Cyprus.

[PeteJaffa]

Macedonia?

I found some ruins that looked similar but that's all I've got to offer :)

[Roy Mathers]

Not Macedonia.

[PeteJaffa]

Is this an EU country?

[binliner]

Malta?

[glhs509]

Croatia?

[Roy Mathers]

Is this an EU country?
Yes

Malta?
No

Croatia?
No

[PeteJaffa]

Romania?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[glhs509]

<collecting my darts from the board and stepping back up to the line....>

Slovenia?

[Roy Mathers]

Not Slovenia.

[binliner]

Italy?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes!

[binliner]

Pompei?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[StewartR]

Herculaneum, surely?

[glhs509]

Is this in Southeastern Europe?
Yes it is Pete.
I know I don't live in Europe, but isn't SE Europe considered the Balkans?

[PeteJaffa]

I would have said that Italy was just Southern and not Southeastern Europe.

Anyway, I still didn't get it. :)

[Roy Mathers]

Herculaneum, surely?

Yes Stewart, it is Herculameum - you've got it.

I know I don't live in Europe, but isn't SE Europe considered the Balkans?

You can't get much further south in Europe that this - and you can't get a long way further east before you get to Asia (Turkey). I always regard the Balkans as Eastern Europe.

[Roy Mathers]

I would have said that Italy was just Southern and not Southeastern Europe.

Anyway, I still didn't get it. :)


I'm sorry if I misled you Pete - it's just that my reasoning was that, if you divide Europe by four, this is in the southeastern quarter.

[PeteJaffa]

I'm sorry if I misled you Pete - it's just that my reasoning was that, if you divide Europe by four, this is in the southeastern quarter.

No probs Roy. At least we didn't have to go hunting for the CIA World Factbook again. :)

[StewartR]

Yes Stewart, it is Herculameum - you've got it.Okey-dokey. It's good to be back in the saddle. I'll dig out something when I get home tonight.

[glhs509]

No probs Roy. At least we didn't have to go hunting for the CIA World Factbook again. :)
Now why would we try to confuse ourselves even more :)

[tomd]

if you divide Europe by four, this is in the southeastern quarter.

I understand this perfectly, of course I use THIS (http://www.brugesgroup.com/images/A_better_Europe.jpeg) as a reference;)

[Roy Mathers]

Using your reference Tom, Herculaneum is definitely in south east Europe. Thank you!:D

[glhs509]

I understand this perfectly, of course I use THIS (http://www.brugesgroup.com/images/A_better_Europe.jpeg) as a reference;)
LOL...love it...although, what about little ol' Andorra?

[Roy Mathers]

I understand this perfectly, of course I use THIS (http://www.brugesgroup.com/images/A_better_Europe.jpeg) as a reference;)

Tom - where did this map come from? There's no France or Germany in it (not that that's a bad thing) - and Turkey isn't in Europe:D

[tomd]

Tom - where did this map come from? There's no France or Germany in it (not that that's a bad thing) - and Turkey isn't in Europe:D

I just did a google images search for "funny europe boundaries" and it came up a few pages back. I think it is a joke or something. :lol:

[StewartR]

Sorry folks, nearly forgot it was my turn. (I've been away - out of practice!)

Anyway, Where Am I Now? And bonus points for identifying the subject of this statue, the person or event it commemorates, and the building in the background.

http://StewartR.smugmug.com/photos/270923280_tMMNR-XL.jpg

[tomd]

Achilles (The Wellington Monument),Sir Richard Westmacott (1775-1856)

1822, Hyde Park, London

(still working on the building in the background)

from here: (http://londondailyphoto.blogspot.com/2007/06/achilles-statue-hyde-park.html)
Richard Westmacott's statue of a nude Achilles is the dominant feature of the Wellington Monument in Hyde Park Corner. It was cast from cannons captured in the Duke of Wellington's military campaigns.

This statue is in Hyde Park, and was built as a tribute to Arthrur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington by "the Women of England". Created in 1822 it reads:
To Arthur, Duke of Wellington,
and his brave companions in arms
this statue of Achilles
cast from cannons won at the victories
of Salmanaca, Vittoria, Toulouse and Waterloo
is inscribed by their countrymen
It was the very first statue of a naked man on public display in London. Originally anatomically correct, the fig leaf was added later to save blushes although it has been chipped off twice - in 1870 and 1961.

[tomd]

Is the building in the B/G the Hilton?
edit: maybe the Inter Continental

[StewartR]

DING DING! Tom scoops all the prizes. (The building is the Park Lane Hilton.)

Your turn Tom.

[tomd]

WAIN?
(I'll be gone for about 3 hours)

[SoccerRef]

The M&M Candy Factory - Chicago, IL

[tomd]

The M&M Candy Factory - Chicago, IL

Nope :)

[PeteJaffa]

Vegas?

[tomd]

Vegas?

ummm......., well sort of, not Las Vegas city limits, but you are close.; what made you guess Vegas.

[PeteJaffa]

I've never been but I think there's an M&M World in Vegas?

I'll keep hunting.

[SoccerRef]

Vegas would have been my second guess... But Tomd, your clue is confusing.

Is is M&M World, Orlando?

[SoccerRef]

Just discovered there's one in New York as well... Didn't know that, but I swear I've seen this before. I've been to the M&M Mars Candy Factory in Chicago and the M&M World in Vegas, not been to Orlando or NY.

[monty28428]

M & M's World in Henderson, NV

[SoccerRef]

M&M Brand Store in Henderson, NV

Located at: 1 Sunset Way, Henderson, NV

[SoccerRef]

Darn It! Monty, you beat me by minutes... I always forget to refresh after venturing off on a hunt!

[tomd]

M & M's World in Henderson, NV

Yeap that's it.

Sorry the clue was confusing. I didn't want to say it's NOT in Las Vegas and have you all start guessing all around the world, but it's not technically in Las Vegas.


It's actually at Ethel M candies. (Henderson)
"After retiring as boss of candy giant Mars at age 77, Mars moved to Henderson and in 1981 founded Ethel M Chocolates, named in honor of his mother.
He built a 45,000-square-foot factory in Henderson and made gourmet chocolate candy. He lived for a time in an apartment above the factory. "

[monty28428]

I thought it was Ethel M's ... should have held out for that answer Tom!

I wont be able to post up anything for several hours so somebody feel free to step on in and post a pic.

[SoccerRef]

OK... I'll take it. Thanks Monty!

WAIN?

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/SoccerRefPhotos/POTN%20Photos/WAIN-FC.jpg
Please forgive the poor quality... Taken with a Motorola.

[Roy Mathers]

Is this the Stark County Courthouse?

[SoccerRef]

Roy... Great Guess, but no, it's not. Looks a LOT like it, and you are on the right track, but that guess is wrong, it is NOT the Stark County Courthouse.

[SoccerRef]

Well Folks, I am off to an evening seminar.

I will check back here in about 5 hours when I get home.

[DDCSD]

Is this in Columbus?

[SoccerRef]

Is this in Columbus?

No, it is not. However it's not too far from Columbus.

[DDCSD]

Dayton?

[SoccerRef]

Wrong direction, by about 135 degrees.

[DDCSD]

Mansfield?

[SoccerRef]

sorry, Maybe I should have said, 225 degrees... or 135 to the south.

[DDCSD]

Lancaster?

[SoccerRef]

Right City... Can you name the building? It shouldn't be hard to find with the city known.

[DDCSD]

Lancaster City Hall
http://www.tourlancasterohio.org/displaypage.php?ID=36

[DDCSD]

Man, that was was harder than it needed to be. I kept looking up court houses. Apparently people that post photos of Lancaster on Flickr (and everywhere else) don't feel the need to put "clock" or "bell" or "tower" for any of their tags. :lol:

[breadandbutter]

Is it in the US? My guess is that it is probably in the vicinity of OH because you wouldn't be taking photographs with a cellphone on vacation.

I know I wouldn't.

How close was I?

[breadandbutter]

I was on page 284 for the record and didn't see this page.

[DDCSD]

I was on page 284 for the record and didn't see this page.

Don't you hate it when that happens? :lol:

[breadandbutter]

Don't you hate it when that happens? :lol:

And page 285 was created 8 hours ago.

It didn't take me that long to type my response, or maybe I fell asleep while typing??

[SoccerRef]

Lancaster City Hall
http://www.tourlancasterohio.org/displaypage.php?ID=36

Yes... Congratulations, You win!!!

[DDCSD]

Well, I'll toss this one up before I hop in bed.

WAIN?
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/258513272_n6Gpa-L.jpg

[SoccerRef]

I'm going to bed...

[SoccerRef]

Well, not quite yet... You're one of the Islands of Hawaii overlooking a Lava Flow...

[DDCSD]

Well, not quite yet... You're one of the Islands of Hawaii overlooking a Lava Flow...

Kinda, that ain't exactly flowing, although it may have since then, I really don't know. :lol:

Now I'm really going to bed. Have to check back in the morning. Looking for what is in the picture, not just the general area though.

[SoccerRef]

Are you at the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess in Hawaii's Volcano National Park?

[DDCSD]

Are you at the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess in Hawaii's Volcano National Park?

This is part of Hawaii Volcano National Park. Looking for the specific area, I have seen almost identical photos to mine.

[SoccerRef]

Is it the Pahoehoe Lava Flow?

[Lawrie B]

Banana Lava flow

[Lawrie B]

Halemaumau crater, fumeroles, Mauna Loa shield volcano

[DDCSD]

Is it the Pahoehoe Lava Flow?

Banana Lava flow

Halemaumau crater, fumeroles, Mauna Loa shield volcano

Nope, think crater, very near Halemaumau, might even be connected to it.

I'm off to work, if someone gets it and a couple of people agree with them, they can take it since I might not be back on for 8-9 hours.

[SoccerRef]

It might be Kilauea Caldera Crater.

[DDCSD]

It might be Kilauea Caldera Crater.

Nope, but very close.

[DDCSD]

Everyone go away for the weekend? :lol:

[Lawrie B]

Kilauea Iki Crater

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1959246

[DDCSD]

Kilauea Iki Crater

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1959246

That would be it, and that is one of the photos I was referring to. I was standing a bit further to the left however.:lol::lol:

Over to you!!

[Lawrie B]

Thanks Derek

I had seen this photo before but could not for the life of me remember where it was.

Here is mine

[MSJGD]

New Zealand ?

[DDCSD]

I'll go with the other obvious place, Australia?

[Lawrie B]

Sorry people, went out to do something and the beast broke down and I need to get towed to the mechanic. Anyway back to the game:
New Zealand ?

Close but NO

I'll go with the other obvious place, Australia?

Yes it is

[PeteJaffa]

The Nobbies, Phillip Island?

[PeteJaffa]

Nice avatar Derek. :)

It's probably the second best I've ever seen.

[DDCSD]

Nice avatar Derek. :)

It's probably the second best I've ever seen.

You were my inspiration Pete. I was hoping you'd notice. :lol:

[PeteJaffa]

You were my inspiration Pete. I was hoping you'd notice. :lol:

I'm honoured mate. :)

[tomd]

Is this along Great Ocean Road?

[monty28428]

lol Tom!

[PeteJaffa]

hahaha, nice, Tom.

Don't think we're gonna get an answer on the last WAIN.

[tomd]

I agree with The Nobbies, Phillip Island.

[DDCSD]

I think the position of third best avatar is still available if anyone would like it.

I am thinking that if Pete has something he can go ahead and post it to keep it rolling or someone else, as Pete may be in bed by now.

[Lawrie B]

The Nobbies, Phillip Island?


Well done Pete, Over to you.
How did you guess it?

[PeteJaffa]

Well done Pete, Over to you.
How did you guess it?

Thanks Lawrie.

Melbourne+rocky+beach found it. :)

WAIN?

[bara03]

Is this picture taken in Scotland?

[PeteJaffa]

Is this picture taken in Scotland?

Yes it is.

[corbie3]

Is it Park Church tower, in Glasgow?

[PeteJaffa]

Is it Park Church tower, in Glasgow?

It is indeed. Well done. Over to you.

[corbie3]

Alright then. This one is not a particularly good pic but it was taken before I got my 40D, and we were moving pretty fast.....
A famous person lived here- so let's have the name of the person as well as the location.

http://www.wildlifeweb.co.uk/house.jpg

[PeteJaffa]

U.S.A?

[corbie3]

No, not U.S.A.

[tomd]

edit: oops, didn't see above post (not in USA)

[tomd]

Central America?

[corbie3]

Depends on your definition- it is an island. Roughly right part of the world though.

[PeteJaffa]

Caribbean?

[corbie3]

Yes.

[PeteJaffa]

Anyone else having problems with the pic loading?

[DDCSD]

Bahamas, Anna Nicole Smith's house?

[corbie3]

Nope, sorry!

[Pete]

It's Ian Fleming's house in Tobago.


http://www.andbags.luxist.com/2006/04/14/ian-flemings-private-island-for-sale/

[PeteJaffa]

Good shout Pete. Sure does look like it.

[Pete]

Good shout Pete. Sure does look like it.

Best guess I'll make on that one.. :D

[DDCSD]

I think I'll buy it. ;)

[corbie3]

Well done Pete. Not strictly Tobago- it's Goat Island just offshore, but that's close enough!

[Pete]

Well done Pete. Not strictly Tobago- it's Goat Island just offshore, but that's close enough!

Thanks. It was only a quick google search that brought it up. Will have a new one up soon.

[Pete]

Following on from the last one.

Someone famous once lived here.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20080330_APER4563.jpg

[DDCSD]

UK?

[Pete]

UK?

Yup. I was there today.

[PeteJaffa]

Was this an authors house?

[redwingchick]

John Lennon's house?

[bara03]

Alton Towers? Not sure who the famous person is though....

[Pete]

Was this an authors house?

Of a sort, but that wasn't why he/she was primarily famous.

[Pete]

John Lennon's house?

Nope...

[Pete]

Alton Towers? Not sure who the famous person is though....

And no...

[PeteJaffa]

I can't get Stephen Fry out of my head (which is never a good thing) so I'll take a random guess at Stephen Fry's house just to get it out the way.

[Pete]

I can't get Stephen Fry out of my head (which is never a good thing) so I'll take a random guess at Stephen Fry's house just to get it out the way.

I'm glad you got that out of your system. You are wrong, sir.

[PeteJaffa]

Was this person a politician?

[Pete]

Was this person a politician?

Yessir.. You're getting warmer...

[PeteJaffa]

Dead?

[Pete]

Dead?
Quite.

[PeteJaffa]

Damn I so slow sometimes. It's Winston Churchill's House, Chartwell isn't it?

[Pete]

Damn I so slow sometimes. It's Winston Churchill's House, Chartwell isn't it?

Exactly right.. Got there in the end!! :D

[PeteJaffa]

Someone else can take my turn. The ladyfriend is taking over command for a while.

Thanks Pete.

[Pete]

Someone else can take my turn. The ladyfriend is taking over command for a while.

Thanks Pete.

Yes, they do that, don't they....

[Roy Mathers]

If nobody's going to step in here, I'll keep the ball rolling -

[DDCSD]

Somewhere in the Rocky Mountains?