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

[DDCSD]

Is it the Surfside Bar, which features the amazing talents of DJ Karaoke Mike?
http://djkaraokemike.com/

[DDCSD]

LOL -- Well I am on the boardwalk and it's really all I was looking for in an answer. The place is the Surf Side Bar aka the Biker Bar aka Loretta's aka My favorite hang out joint :-) (easily found via flickr with "Carolina Beach" bar)

Over to you Derek! Oh and I'm heading there now -- you all have a good night!

I'm still claiming this one. :lol: Have fun tonight Monty! Say hi to Karaoke Mike for me. I didn't even think of that as being a bar, was thinking convenience store or beach shop.

[monty28428]

LOL even better Derek!! Nice find!

[tomd]

Oh and I'm heading there now -- you all have a good night!

Have a beer for us!:D

[DDCSD]

Alrighty, while Monty is out partying it up, I will offer this for my fellow home-stricken WAINers.

WAIN?
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/252303674_A6gQE-XL.jpg

[breadandbutter]

I'm still awake, don't know for how long but I'll give it a go. I'm thinking this is in the US, maybe South Dakota?

[-Pleiades-]

is it a cave system somewhere?

[PeteJaffa]

Looks like some sort of coal mine.

[DDCSD]

I'm still awake, don't know for how long but I'll give it a go. I'm thinking this is in the US, maybe South Dakota?

Yes in US, not in South Dakota though.

is it a cave system somewhere?

It is a cave of sorts, but not really a system of caves.

Looks like some sort of coal mine.

Not a coal mine.

[Roy Mathers]

Carlsbad Caverns?

[DDCSD]

Carlsbad Caverns?

Nope.

[Roy Mathers]

Is it in one of the northern states?

[DDCSD]

Is it in one of the northern states?

Not in a northern state.

[Roy Mathers]

New Mexico?

[breadandbutter]

California?

[PeteJaffa]

Is this inside a volcano?

[DDCSD]

New Mexico?

No

California?

No

Is this inside a volcano?

Yes

[Roy Mathers]

Hawaii?

[PeteJaffa]

Arizona?

[DDCSD]

Hawaii?

Yes

Arizona?

See above :lol:

[Roy Mathers]

On Hawaii itself?

[DDCSD]

On Hawaii itself?

Yes, it is on the Big Island, as the locals like to call it.

[Roy Mathers]

Under Kilauea?

[DDCSD]

Under Kilauea?

It is on/in Kilauea, it does have a specific name.

[Roy Mathers]

The Lava Tube Cave?

[DDCSD]

The Lava Tube Cave?

Did you just make that up Roy? :lol:;)

Put "lava tube hawaii" into google and come back with the results. ;)

[Roy Mathers]

No I didn't make it up - http://www.kilaueacavernsoffire.com/

Also known as the Cavern of Fire.

[DDCSD]

No I didn't make it up - http://www.kilaueacavernsoffire.com/

Also known as the Cavern of Fire.

That is not the one then. It is pretty close to there though.

[glhs509]

How about Thurston Lava Tube?

[DDCSD]

How about Thurston Lava Tube?

That would be the one. I feel bad for Roy, he was right there. I thought this one would be really easy.

Here is a shot I found in the exact same place.
http://www.geo.umn.edu/orgs/umgs/Pictures/Hawaii%202003/Day%208/pages/26%20Thurston%20Lava%20Tube.htm


Over to you Ken!

[Roy Mathers]

I'm glad you feel bad Derek! (Only joking).

[DDCSD]

I'm glad you feel bad Derek! (Only joking).

Forgot to include this... :cry:

[Roy Mathers]

That makes me feel better:)

[glhs509]

That makes me feel better:)
Since I didn't mean to snipe this one out of Roy's hands (you brought me there)...I'd feel better if you took the next one Roy :D

[Roy Mathers]

That's very good of you Ken. I've been out all evening, hence the delay in replying, and I'm just about to go to bed. But to keep you all occupied until (my) morning, try this.

[squashed]

Germany?

[Roy Mathers]

Good morning Gary - no, it's not Germany.

[forno]

Northern France

[Roy Mathers]

Nor Northern France.

[MSJGD]

South of France.

[DDCSD]

Looks very touristy, lets start out in general terms, western Europe?

[bara03]

Croatia?

[Roy Mathers]

South of France.


NO.
Looks very touristy, lets start out in general terms, western Europe?

We'll carry on in general terms - yes, Western Europe.

Croatia?

No.

[DDCSD]

Italy?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes, Italy.

[DDCSD]

Verona?

[DDCSD]

Here?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11970915@N05/1331097585/

[Roy Mathers]

Verona?

No, not Verona

[Roy Mathers]

Here?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11970915@N05/1331097585/


No, no there (see my earlier answer)

[DDCSD]

Mainland Italy?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes,

[DDCSD]

Venice?

[Roy Mathers]

No, not Venice.

[Box Brownie]

Siena?

[DDCSD]

A coastal (within 10km of the sea) city?

[Box Brownie]

A coastal (within 10km of the sea) city?


Ooopsss!!! seems like that will teach me not read everything twice over before I post :o

[DDCSD]

Ooopsss!!! seems like that will teach me not read everything twice over before I post :o

Oops. didn't mean to quote you there Box. I wasn't responding to you! :p

[Roy Mathers]

Siena?

No.

A coastal (within 10km of the sea) city?

No.

[monty28428]

Ooopsss!!! seems like that will teach me not read everything twice over before I post :o

Ok color me confused... where did Roy say this was a "coastal" city???

[monty28428]

Never mind....

[Box Brownie]

North or South of Rome?

[DDCSD]

I think I am the king of confusing others. All I did was hit the "quote" button instead of the "post reply" one......... Sorry!!!! :oops:

:lol:;):lol::lol::lol:

[Roy Mathers]

Ok color me confused... where did Roy say this was a "coastal" city???

You shouldn't be confused Monty - I didn't say it was a coastal city.

[Roy Mathers]

North or South of Rome?


Yes!






(Only joking - it's north of Rome)

[Box Brownie]

OK, can I narrow it down some more. Is this north of Florence?

[Box Brownie]

You shouldn't be confused Monty - I didn't say it was a coastal city.


Is it a coastal town/city?

[Roy Mathers]

OK, can I narrow it down some more. Is this north of Florence?


Yes, it is north of Florence.


Is it a coastal town/city?


I think you're getting confused now BB - I said it was not a coastal city (or town)




Actually, I must say at this point that I have found dozens of photos of this town, but none of this particular view.

[breadandbutter]

In Como?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[monty28428]

A city around Lake Garda ?

[breadandbutter]

How about Milan?

[Box Brownie]

OK, if you drew a line due north between Florence and Trento (and beyond??? )is it east or west of that line?

[Roy Mathers]

A city around Lake Garda ?


Yes. You're getting there Monty, although it's probably best described as a town.


How about Milan?

No (see above).

[breadandbutter]

Yes. You're getting there Monty, although it's probably best described as a town.




No (see above).


I read all of the clues and I don't see Milan mentioned. It is north of Rome, not a coastal city and around Lake Garda.
Oh well, I can't see the Milan part.

[breadandbutter]

Oh, now I see it. I was only focusing in the second answer and not the first one.

Now I feel smart.

[Roy Mathers]

breadandbutter - by 'see above', I meant my answer to monty when I said it was around Lake Garda.

[Box Brownie]

I was "concentrating" on the flag but have drawna blank.

Is it Desanzano (query spelling) ?

[Roy Mathers]

No, it's not that BB - concentrate on Monty's guess.

[Box Brownie]

No, it's not that BB - concentrate on Monty's guess.

Hmm! not actually on the lake shore perhaps - how about Castelnuovo ?

[Roy Mathers]

No, it's not Castelnuovo - and it is on the lake shore. I think the obvious is staring you all in the face now!

[Box Brownie]

Sermione?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[Box Brownie]

Garda?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes! At last - I thought when monty got Lake Garda, the answer would then come very quickly. Anyway, well done BB and over to you.

[Box Brownie]

Yes! At last - I thought when monty got Lake Garda, the answer would then come very quickly. Anyway, well done BB and over to you.


Phew! do you know what the flag on the building was 'for'? I looked hard for that but found nothing ???

Will post something shortly but then time for some shuteye.

[Roy Mathers]

I'm not sure but I think the flag is the town flag.

[Box Brownie]

OK here is one that I am sure is 'easy', isn't it ? Off to sleep soon though.

[DDCSD]

I know I have seen this place before. Not sure if it was on another WAIN or saw it while searching for one.

[PeteJaffa]

I thought it was Piazza Della Signoria but it turns out I was wrong.

[DDCSD]

In Italy?

[PeteJaffa]

Yeah in Florence.

[Box Brownie]

In Italy?

Italy, yes

Yeah in Florence.

Florence, no

I will catch up in a few hours, happy guessing and IDing :lol:

[Corejonp1]

Ahh, The Torre del Mangia in Siena, which is in the tuscany region of italy. The tower is actually a part of Palazzo Pubblico. That would put you standing in the Piazza del Campo.

And CoreyJon with the steal!

Ahh, good to be back. Sadly, with all the time I spent away you would think I got to escape to a new country, but sadly this is not so.

[DDCSD]

Nice job, and welcome back New Guy! Not sure that fits anymore though. :lol:

[Box Brownie]

Ahh, The Torre del Mangia in Siena, which is in the tuscany region of italy. The tower is actually a part of Palazzo Pubblico. That would put you standing in the Piazza del Campo.

And CoreyJon with the steal!

Ahh, good to be back. Sadly, with all the time I spent away you would think I got to escape to a new country, but sadly this is not so.

Yes, it is Siena but I must admit I did not know the name of the tower itself only the 'whole' building.

Oh, I am not standing in the Piazza ;) we were in a nice cafe and ended up with the table near the window hence the slightly different view.

Over to you.

[Roy Mathers]

And CoreyJon with the steal!

Ahh, good to be back. Sadly, with all the time I spent away you would think I got to escape to a new country, but sadly this is not so.


New guy - excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean by these two sentences?

Edit; I've just realised what you meant about escaping to a new country (still don't know what the first one means though).

[DDCSD]

New guy - excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean by these two sentences?

Edit; I've just realised what you meant about escaping to a new country (still don't know what the first one means though).

It is a basketball reference Roy, like he kinda snuck in and got the answer underneath someone.

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Derek - you'll have to excuse me, I'm a Brit!:D

[squashed]

Being a brit is not an excuse Roy :)

[monty28428]

:lol::lol::lol:

[Roy Mathers]

It is when it's useful!:D

Thirteen hours have passed with response from corejonp1 - is someone going to post?

[tomd]

Today we will set a historical snowfall record here. Winter is beautiful, but I'm ready for summer.
Tom

[Roy Mathers]

We haven't had snow where I live for years. Shame, as it make good pictures!

[tomd]

We haven't had snow where I live for years. Shame, as it make good pictures!

I wish I could send you a few feet.

[Roy Mathers]

How much have you got there then Tom?

[StewartR]

Where Am I Now?

http://StewartR.smugmug.com/photos/128887214_zn8ev-L.jpg

[breadandbutter]

Germany?

[tomd]

snowstorm?

[StewartR]

Germany?No.snowstorm?Yes. Presumably that's for Roy's benefit in case he was confused about all that white stuff in the picture. :D

[tomd]

How much have you got there then Tom?

72 inches so far. The average is 35 inches (annually):lol:

[tomd]

Hard to tell with all that snow, but it looks like the train is coming out of a tunnel. Looks like a security camera on top of the pole.
Bristol?
http://homepage.mac.com/james.clay/iblog/B894479528/C516276536/E20071008080403/Media/fgw.jpg

or somewhere on this (http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Stations.aspx)list;)

[Roy Mathers]

It'll be Maidenhead!

[Roy Mathers]

Presumably that's for Roy's benefit in case he was confused about all that white stuff in the picture. :D

I had to Google it!:D

[StewartR]

Hard to tell with all that snow, but it looks like the train is coming out of a tunnel. Looks like a security camera on top of the pole.
Bristol?
http://homepage.mac.com/james.clay/iblog/B894479528/C516276536/E20071008080403/Media/fgw.jpg
No....or somewhere on this (http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Stations.aspx)list;)Yes.

[Roy Mathers]

If it's not Maidenhead, I'll guess it's one of the stations between Paddington and Maidenhead.

[StewartR]

It'll be Maidenhead!DING DING!

Of course it'll be Maidenhead! Tom seems to be labouring under the misapprehension that it is possible to travel around the UK when it's snowing. Tom, you need to be aware that that's simply not possible. A few years ago (January 2003), south-east England virtually ground to a halt because there had been about 3 inches of snow during the afternoon rush-hour. People were swapping stories about how their 5-mile journey took 16 hours.

This was the scene at Maidenhead station on 8th Feb 2007. This is my 14th "winter" living in Maidenhead, and that day we had the deepest snowfall we've had in that entire time - 11cm (4.5 inches)!!

Your turn Roy.

[tomd]

I haven't seen grass in 3 months.
Yesterday it was minus 4 (f) as a high temp, wind chills were 20 to 40 below zero (F).
Of course I was outside at my kids ski race.

[DDCSD]

A few years ago (January 2003), south-east England virtually ground to a halt because there had been about 3 inches of snow during the afternoon rush-hour. People were swapping stories about how their 5-mile journey took 16 hours.

Wow, we don't even slow down for 3 inches. :lol: Had an inch this morning and supposed to get another 5 this afternoon.

I haven't seen grass in 3 months.
Yesterday it was minus 4 (f) as a high temp, wind chills were 20 to 40 below zero (F).
Of course I was outside at my kids ski race.

Where are you located Tom? Sounds like the weather we had around here Saturday, not much wind yesterday, but still butt cold.

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Stewart (I loved your answer to Tom about snow in the UK:D).

Here's the next one.

[tomd]

Is this in the US?;)

[tomd]

Where are you located Tom? Sounds like the weather we had around here Saturday, not much wind yesterday, but still butt cold.

If I disclose my location, then you all will have a unfair advantage when I post.

In true WAIN fashion I can however release a clue:
Barack Obama will be here tomorrow.:)

Months ago my profile did list my city, but I removed for this game.:lol:

[Roy Mathers]

Is this in the US?;)

Yes it is.

[tomd]

Santa Fe New Mexico?

[Roy Mathers]

No sir.

[Box Brownie]

Is it an old mission 'type' church?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[DDCSD]

If I disclose my location, then you all will have a unfair advantage when I post.

In true WAIN fashion I can however release a clue:
Barack Obama will be here tomorrow.:)

Months ago my profile did list my city, but I removed for this game.:lol:

Just where I figured you were, given that you had the same weather on Sunday that we had Saturday. :lol:


Roy, is it in California?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[DDCSD]

Riverside CA?

[Roy Mathers]

Not Riverside.

[DDCSD]

San Bernardino?

[Box Brownie]

Is part of the misson at San Juan Bautista?

[Roy Mathers]

No, it's not.

[DDCSD]

Not San Bernardino or part of SJ Bautista? Or both? :lol:

[Roy Mathers]

Box Brownie has already guessed San Juan Bautista! And it's not San Bernardino.

[Box Brownie]

San Jose Mission?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[DDCSD]

Box Brownie has already guessed San Juan Bautista! And it's not San Bernardino.

I guessed San Bernardino above Box's guess, wanted to clarify. :lol:


Is there any significance to this church other than the fact that you were there Roy? ;):lol:

[Roy Mathers]

Is there any significance to this church other than the fact that you were there Roy? ;):lol:


Isn't that significant enough?:D More seriously, it is part of California's history.

[Box Brownie]

Sonoma Mission - Mission San Francisco Solano ?

Edit: I was working my way through such Mission images and the above is the closet and 99% looks the same here http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/photos1/l/bl_casmam_side.htm

[DDCSD]

Isn't that significant enough?:D More seriously, it is part of California's history.

Guess I was trying to figure out if it was somewhere you would go on purpose or just a neat looking church that you saw. :lol:

Sonoma Mission - Mission San Francisco Solano ?

Edit: I was working my way through such Mission images and the above is the closet and 99% looks the same here http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/photos1/l/bl_casmam_side.htm

Sure looks it to me! I was figuring you were further south Roy.

[Corejonp1]

Hey, Sorry for not putting in the post that I did not have anything new post, that was kinda what I ment by my saying" I didnt have time to escape to a new country" lol. Well, I'm back on the hunt.

[Roy Mathers]

Sonoma Mission - Mission San Francisco Solano ?

Edit: I was working my way through such Mission images and the above is the closet and 99% looks the same here http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/photos1/l/bl_casmam_side.htm


You've got it Box - you had a few more to get through before you got to this one. Well done and over to you.

[Roy Mathers]

Guess I was trying to figure out if it was somewhere you would go on purpose or just a neat looking church that you saw. :lol:



Sure looks it to me! I was figuring you were further south Roy.


The reason we went there is my wife has a 'thing' about these missions!

[Box Brownie]

You've got it Box - you had a few more to get through before you got to this one. Well done and over to you.

I think I had gone through about 10 checking the available image views on that website and there were three or four left, phew :cool:

OK here is one that may go quickly??? What is it and WAIN?

[tomd]

The reason we went there is my wife has a 'thing' about these missions!

Maybe she will convert.:lol:

Of course nuns aren't allowed to me married;)

[Roy Mathers]

I'd say that this was a war memorial in London somewhere.

[Box Brownie]

Maybe she will convert.:lol:

Of course nuns aren't allowed to me married;)

:lol: WAIN just goes to show we are "looking" for something;)

I'd say that this was a war memorial in London somewhere.

Yes it is but which one and where is it?

Edit: Now 1.15AM time for shuteye, will catch up in a few hours.

[monty28428]

Guards Memorial situated opposite Horseguards Parade in London ??

[Roy Mathers]

I think you're right Monty! The annoying thing is that I was within a few hundred yards of it of Friday! What did you Google to get it?