Pictures of life in Jerusalem and the Jerusalem Hills. And since August 2013 also a look at the northern Negev, my new home.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Private initiative
. Would you trust this rickety-looking bench? Sighted outside the back entrance to a vintage apartment building in a back street of Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem neighborhood. "Benches on Friday" is the brainchild of RuneE. His scenic benches are in Visual Norway. In his comments section are some other blog-friends who offer you a seat on their benches. Come join us! May you have a restful and peaceful Sabbath, wherever you sit. Shabbat shalom!
Rune, wait, isn't a capella about music? Do you know some meaning that I don't? Explain, please! Now I'm curious. No, no garage. Israel doesn't have garages, except in the expensive private villas. Thanks for visiting Father Adam.
With many benches in the Philippines looking like it (in variety stores, transportations stops, roadside eateries), I won't even think twice about sitting on it, especially since it's in a shady spot ;)
I must admit that i would be a tiny bit careful sitting down. I suppose any guest you bring would have to sit a capella.
ReplyDeleteIs it a garage at the back og the bridge?
PS Thank you for the comments - I looked up your link again and he certainly has a magnificent view from his benches. I left a couple of comments.
Gosh! I don't know... however, it's got a good wind break. :-)
ReplyDeleteRune, wait, isn't a capella about music? Do you know some meaning that I don't? Explain, please! Now I'm curious.
ReplyDeleteNo, no garage. Israel doesn't have garages, except in the expensive private villas.
Thanks for visiting Father Adam.
Good Kay, you would see a wind break. While I only saw it as a privacy thing to block my view. :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know A capella means "alone" or without music. Solo might perhaps have been better - a fancy word for saying "without company" :-)
ReplyDeleteLesson: never use fancy words in a language that is not my own :-(
Rune, oh, I get it.
ReplyDeleteOh no, please don't stop experimenting with words; I love it!
It matches the boards in the gate and fence behind it. I think the ends stabilize it. It fits in well.
ReplyDeleteI, too, visited yoru friend's bench and it sure is in a beautiful setting.
PS I think Rune's use of a capella was most interesting. . . just something new for me. I loved it. It was perfect description.
If that is a bench then I got lots of them. I got one that is so old the only thing sitting on it with any degree of safety is the fly I see.
ReplyDeleteHi Dina - cozy bench photo! Looks like a quiet and peaceful place to relax and ponder.
ReplyDeleteCan I go and sit there for a while, now that I am capela again?
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Thank you DINA for your nice comment about the clouds reflected on that shiny «thing» at the submarine with a view to Lisbon's beautiful Sky!
Shabbat shalom!!
I would think that sitting over the supported area would be best. A friend could sit on the end to stabilize the board.
ReplyDeletea capella means without instrumental accompaniment. Doesn't necessarily mean solo, because a whole choir could sing a capella.
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures, Dina!
I would like to sit on a bench talking with you, Dina!
ReplyDeleteAloha-
Comfort Spiral
Thanks, Dina. I prefer to stand. This must come from an unpleasant and embarrassing moment when a piano bench gave way under me.
ReplyDeleteWith many benches in the Philippines looking like it (in variety stores, transportations stops, roadside eateries), I won't even think twice about sitting on it, especially since it's in a shady spot ;)
ReplyDeleteEven if it is rickety it is still charming!
ReplyDeleteNot so much a bench but maybe a scratching post for wandering cats
ReplyDeleteIt's a very interesting bench, but not inviting for a long rest!
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