***Where am I now?*** (game) (4)

[vk2gwk]

So it is not Harrington Street then?
No. Google Earth is your friend.... :)
As said before: In this case it is only fair to ask for the particular street name... :)

[Roy Mathers]

Clocktower Shopping Centre?

[Roy Mathers]

Henk has been gone for over 12 hours. Someone should step in really. Any takers?

[grj_app]

I'll play! Might be easy - WAIN?

[vk2gwk]

Henk has been gone for over 12 hours. Someone should step in really. Any takers?

You did not notice the "edit" with an additional hint - time stamped 10 hours ago.... :) But we "almost" got there anyway. The proper answer would have been Playfair St.

[sparkin]

US, Florida perhaps ?

[grj_app]

Neither.

[vk2gwk]

One of the Spanish "Costas"?

[grj_app]

nope.

[vk2gwk]

Mexico?

[grj_app]

Yes.

[vk2gwk]

Pacific or Gulf Coast?

[grj_app]

Gulf coast

[BmanH]

No. Google Earth is your friend.... :)
As said before: In this case it is only fair to ask for the particular street name... :)

George Street?

[vk2gwk]

George Street?

We are already on the next one, Berman :) And the answer is in one of the posts a little further back.

[BmanH]

Gulf coast

Cancun?

[grj_app]

Cancun it is, over to you Berman.

[BmanH]

We are already on the next one, Berman :) And the answer is in one of the posts a little further back.

LoL. I know. I was being facetious.:cool:

[BmanH]

Cancun it is, over to you Berman.

I immediately thought it looked like Cancun but not the area I stayed in. Was this taken on the north shore?

[BmanH]

Here's a quicky in keeping with the beach theme... WAIN?

[vk2gwk]

Also Mexico?

[grj_app]

I immediately thought it looked like Cancun but not the area I stayed in. Was this taken on the north shore?

It was taken kind of mid-strip, from the Casa Magna Marriott. I think they call it hotel row of sorts. I'm thinking the north shore is the area to the left of the point at the top of the picture, it goes a ways left all the way to the mainland.

[BmanH]

Also Mexico?

Not in Mexico.

[vk2gwk]

USA? And if so East or West Coast?

[BmanH]

East coast of the USA.

[vk2gwk]

Florida?

[BmanH]

Florida it is. Where they're getting rain and we're getting snow.

[Roy Mathers]

Does anyone get the impression that this thread has turned into the Henk and Berman show?:D

[vk2gwk]

Does anyone get the impression that this thread has turned into the Henk and Berman show?:D

Join the guessing, Roy.....

[BmanH]

Does anyone get the impression that this thread has turned into the Henk and Berman show?:D

I guess Tom needs to change the title of this thread to "***Where is Berman or Henk now?*** (game) (4)" :grin:

[vk2gwk]

That's the Point, Berman - The thread is going South. :) I think I'll play in the Park for a while.

[sparkin]

Wild guess - South Beach, Fla ?

[Roy Mathers]

South Pointe, Miami Beach? (You asked me to join the guessing!)

[BmanH]

Wild guess - South Beach, Fla ?

South Pointe, Miami Beach? (You asked me to join the guessing!)

That's the beach but what ship was I on?

Only kidding! Both names are acceptable but it's over to Sean since he got it first.

[sparkin]

That's the beach but what ship was I on?

Only kidding! Both names are acceptable but it's over to Sean since he got it first.

Thanks Berman. This next one ought to be easy, but it should keep it rolling, at least for a guess or two.

[vk2gwk]

You brought a lot of shots from your old country, Sean! Did you grow up in Notts? (can't help it, I was really playing in the Park :) )

[sparkin]

You brought a lot of shots from your old country, Sean! Did you grow up in Notts? (can't help it, I was really playing in the Park :) )

Hmm, I'm from Yorkshire, but these are all from visits back home for the kids to see grandma and grandad - I've been over here since 1987.

Which park were you playing in though Henk ? It can't have been the same one we were playing in when I took the picture, because the handsome dude in my wain is not in Notts !

[Sir Plug]

North of Leeds?

[vk2gwk]

Hmm, I'm from Yorkshire, but these are all from visits back home for the kids to see grandma and grandad - I've been over here since 1987.

Which park were you playing in though Henk ? It can't have been the same one we were playing in when I took the picture, because the handsome dude in my wain is not in Notts !


Now you got me confused.
Is this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22351913@N07/3222424571/) not in Nottinghamshire?

[sparkin]

North of Leeds?

South.

Now you got me confused.
Is this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22351913@N07/3222424571/) not in Nottinghamshire?

Yes, that one seems to be in Nottinghamshire, but mine isn't ! :lol::lol:

[BmanH]

Is this place worth chatting about?

[vk2gwk]

Yes, that one seems to be in Nottinghamshire, but mine isn't ! :lol::lol:


Must be his twin brother then... :)

[sparkin]

Is this place worth chatting about?

No comment!

Must be his twin brother then... :)

I suspect they were cast in the same foundry, at about the same time, but there are a few differences. For example, one is at Newstead Abbey, and the other isn't.

[Sir Plug]

Is this place worth chatting about?


Nice clue but I'm at work and can't post for a few hours, so can't say where it is!

[Sir Plug]

Must be his twin brother then... :)

That one is literally 5 minutes from where I currently live.....

[sparkin]

I need to sleep. If anyone posts the right answer, it should be straightforward to verify without my input.

[Roy Mathers]

Chatswoth?

[vk2gwk]

Chatswoth?

I am pretty sure you got the right one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77765204@N00/1055164399) when you add and "r" somewhere, Roy!

[Roy Mathers]

Purely a typing error Henk!

[sparkin]

Purely a typing error Henk!

All yours Roy.

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Sean - here's another.

[tonylong]

Europe?

[tomd]

India?

[Roy Mathers]

Europe?

No

India?
No

[aebrown]

Central America?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[aebrown]

Middle East?

[BmanH]

Africa?

[Roy Mathers]

Middle East?

Yes

Africa?
...so no

[glhs509]

Top of the Burj Khalifa? :D

[Roy Mathers]

No:D

[BmanH]

Top of the Burj Khalifa? :D

This gave me a good chuckle.:lol:

[BmanH]

Well since Ken mentioned it, is it in UAE?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[BmanH]

Well, it looks like a windcatcher in Dubai but I don't know exactly where it is. Somewhere along the creek?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[BmanH]

Hmmm... so is it at least in Dubai then?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[vk2gwk]

The place is full of these wind towers (old fashioned airconditioning :) )
Is this a "special" one Roy?

[Roy Mathers]

I don't think it's all that special (as you say, the place is full of them) but it's in a popular place.

[BmanH]

Is it in a hotel or shopping area?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[BmanH]

Madinat Jumeirah Hotel Resort?

[Roy Mathers]

Correct - all yours.

[BmanH]

Looks like a really nice hotel. Are those windcatchers functional there or just for show?

[Roy Mathers]

Actually, this wind tower is more in the souk than the hotel - and the windows are functional (and they create surprisingly effective air conditioning).

[BmanH]

Here's one just to keep things moving.

WAIN?

[vk2gwk]

Europe?

[BmanH]

Yes

[Sir Plug]

Italy?

[Sir Plug]

or Austria?

[Sir Plug]

Or!.........looking at the guards in the background...Greece?

[vk2gwk]

Parliament Square, Athens.

[BmanH]

Parliament Square, Athens.

Yup! There was a protest yesterday here so I felt it was an appropriate WAIN. Over to you, Henk.

[BmanH]

Or!.........looking at the guards in the background...Greece?

Good catch! I purposely made the image smaller so they weren't too obvious but nothing gets by you.

[vk2gwk]

Yup! There was a protest yesterday here so I felt it was an appropriate WAIN. Over to you, Henk.

I noticed that.... The Greeks are wrecking the Euro exchange rate.... I'll be back shortly.

[Sir Plug]

I noticed that.... The Greeks are wrecking the Euro exchange rate.... I'll be back shortly.

Yes and the Pound (thanks to this Government bailing them out) and so, the exchange rate for me against the NZ dollar.........$3 to the pound last year, $2 now!....Moan over!:eek:

[vk2gwk]

I have to go out and will not be back for a while. So I suggest Paul takes over with a new one as he was "almost" there and helped me beat him. :)

[Sir Plug]

I have to go out and will not be back for a while. So I suggest Paul takes over with a new one as he was "almost" there and helped me beat him. :)


Love to but I'm at work for a couple of hours more, yet. Leave it open??

Or wait till I get home......

[Sir Plug]

Hang on, I've just remembered my Photobucket account........

[Sir Plug]

OK, this one may sound difficult but......

I want the name of the place from where I took the picture. It is a very common photo spot, so WAIN

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/sirplug/PICT0041-2.jpg

[BmanH]

Europe?

[Sir Plug]

Yes, Europe it is....

[Heath]

Is this out your back door?

UK?

[Sir Plug]

If this were through my back door, I wouldn't be quite so willing to head for New Zealand!

No, it's not in the UK!

[BmanH]

West of Austria?

[Sir Plug]

West of Austria?


Yes

[sparkin]

Germany ?

[Sir Plug]

Germany ?

No, not Germany..

[sparkin]

France ?

[Sir Plug]

France ?

Yes...

[DDCSD]

South of Paris?

[Sir Plug]

South of Paris?

Yes

[Sir Plug]

I'm heading home, I'll log back in, soon.....keep guessing!

[tomd]

Is this WAIN taken from a castle?

[vk2gwk]

I am back... Is this river the Rhone?

[BmanH]

North of Lyon?

[Sir Plug]

Is this WAIN taken from a castle?

Sort of, although the French call it by a different name!;)

[Sir Plug]

I am back... Is this river the Rhone?

No.

[Sir Plug]

North of Lyon?

No...

[vk2gwk]

Is this in the Ardeche Region?

[Sir Plug]

It's 4 in the morning, here, so I'm off for some sleep. Be back in about 7 hours.

Remember, this is a very popular photo spot, so there are loads of similar pics on Flickr and Google.

If one of you find it and all agree it's right, start without me!

[Sir Plug]

Is this in the Ardeche Region?

No...

[vk2gwk]

Haut Loire?

[Sir Plug]

Haut Loire?

No...

[NigelD]

Dordogne?

[Roy Mathers]

Was this taken from Chinon Chateau?

[Roy Mathers]

Where are you Paul?:)

[NigelD]

Taken from the village of Domme across the Dordogne.

[BmanH]

Looking good Nigel!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/optical_illusion/3781670988/

[NigelD]

Ah! you found a different pic. I saw it at Getty Images.

[Sir Plug]

Taken from the village of Domme across the Dordogne.

Well done Nigel. It is taken from the market at the back of the village, overlooking the Dordogne....

[Sir Plug]

Where are you Paul?:)

I'm back.....been busy watching my son loose in a basketball game!

[Roy Mathers]

Do you mean 'loose' or 'lose'?:D

[NigelD]

OK Thanks Paul - WAIN? The place and the name of the building .

[vk2gwk]

UK?

[NigelD]

Yes Henk.

[NigelD]

Bed time - see you all tomorrow

[Roy Mathers]

That's a bit mean - posting one and then going to bed an hour later!:(

[Sir Plug]

Do you mean 'loose' or 'lose'?:D

Ooops!:D

[BmanH]

I've found it!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25628826@N02/2411359851/

[Sir Plug]

Is it Barbara Cartlands house? :D:lol:

[grj_app]

Ha, I beg to differ:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goron/2839749755/

[Sir Plug]

I've found it!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25628826@N02/2411359851/

Thanks, I've just spat wine all over my screen!

[vk2gwk]

Thanks, I've just spat wine all over my screen!
Should enhance the pink colour.... :) (Or was it white wine?)

[BmanH]

Thanks, I've just spat wine all over my screen!

:lol: You are most welcome!

[Sir Plug]

Should enhance the pink colour.... :) (Or was it white wine?)

Of the Merlot variety!

[sparkin]

Ha, I beg to differ:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goron/2839749755/

I just got back from watching my son loose (sic) at indoor soccer (it's really football, but I can't say that out loud here). Anyhoo, grj_app clearly has it, and I don't think Nigel would mind - go ahead and post.

[grj_app]

It looked like an interesting site, based on the rest of the pictures in that Flickr set. Maybe NigelD can tell us a bit more about it.

But here's the next WAIN - I'd like to know what I'm looking at and more or less where it was taken from.

[sparkin]

It looked like an interesting site, based on the rest of the pictures in that Flickr set. Maybe NigelD can tell us a bit more about it.

But here's the next WAIN - I'd like to know what I'm looking at and more or less where it was taken from.

Yeah, Portmeirion is kinda funky - did you ever see The Prisoner ? It's a bit dated now, but entertaining in a camp-60s-secret-agent-man way.

Back to your wain, is it in the US ?

[grj_app]

Haven't seen that that I can recall.

No, not US.

[vk2gwk]

Australia?

[sparkin]

Haven't seen that that I can recall.

No, not US.

Any of the Americas - maybe Mexico ?

[grj_app]

No.

[sparkin]

How about Europe ?

[vk2gwk]

No.
Is that "no" for Australia too?

[grj_app]

How about Europe ?

No

Is that "no" for Australia too?

No :)

[BmanH]

Africa?

[vk2gwk]

Queensland?

[sparkin]

No



No :)

Ahh! clearly Henk has the advantage here - is it an east coast beach ?