Puzzling Green Pencils

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Cuban Figures on JigZone

These figures were carved in a village in Cuba.

Hull and Humber Clipper - in the lead!

The "Hull & Humber" is the UK's entry in the 2009 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

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Pets Jigsaw.....!?

A pets jigsaw. Okay.... I know the animals are not real! But who do you know who has got a pet leopard!?

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"Testing the Ale!"

This JigZone puzzle depicts the curious ceremony and annual re-enactment of 'the testing of the local ale' which takes place in Hedon, East Yorkshire in England.

Dressed in medieval garbs the Mayor and official entourage will visit each public house in Hedon and test the ales in that establishment. The official ale tester (I want that job!) will fill their traditional horn with the brew and test it with a gravity float, and possibly have a quick swig, before declaring "The Ale is Good!!" And then much merriment and feasting can follow with ye olde Morris Dancers performing a dance (inside each venue)! And then its off to the next pub....

Fantastic ceremony which the public can follow! This picture comes from the 2004 event and features that year's Mayor Councillor Irene Robinson. The official ale tester is on the right with the eager Morris Dancers (all ale testers in training!) looking on.



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Ammonites Patio Garden Jigsaw

This patio seemingly made from fossilized ammonites is in the garden of Withernsea Lighthouse in East Yorkshire in the UK.

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Withernsea Lighthouse UK - View from the Lamproom

This view from the top of Withernsea Lighthouse was obtained after climbing 144 steps see blog post! The close up is of Withernsea's Sandcastle.

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Easy one today, although not the clearest photograph - jigsaw style is '20 piece birds' (seagulls perhaps!?).

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Your Bot on Yoobot!

This weekend's puzzle is Duffybot - this is my character created on Yoobot!
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It's a Dog's Life!

This photo was taken by Mrs "David Bailey" Duff in York a few years ago. As always; click to play: