Contributions of the group USA

Memorial Fountain (HFF)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:14:02 +0000

We just visited this area. This is a military memorial very near the capitol building for the state of South Dakota.

It is still under construction.

Image taken with phone and processed with GIMP.

Many Tracks, Bailey Yard, North Platte

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:50:13 +0000

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Taken at the Bailey Yard, the largest railway freight-handling yard in the world. Located in North Platte, Nebraska.

Taken from their viewing tower ($$), in hopes that you can try to get a feel for the huge place.

Many tracks in the foreground, but there are many more beyond them in the distance.

PiP includes a link to a map of the yards. (Photo taken from tower located bottom center of the map)

Image processed with GIMP.

Mesures préventives contre les marées menaçantes /Preventive measures against threatening tides

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:24:57 +0000

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Biddeford, Maine (ME). États-Unis (USA)

Manchester's hydrant / Borne-fontaine Manchesterienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:34:56 +0000

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Manchester, New Hampshire (NH), Etats-Unis (USA).

La belle nature du Maine avec quelques fleurs à admirer

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:22:22 +0000

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Biddeford, Maine (ME), États-Unis (USA)

Along with a few flowers on display.

Water lilies / Nénuphars

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:30 +0000

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Biddeford, Maine (ME), États-Unis (USA).

Nénuphars / Water lillies

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:56:58 +0000

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Biddeford, Maine (ME), États-Unis (USA).

Un bâtiment ancien entouré de feuillage / A building of yesteryear surrounded with foliage

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:18:56 +0000

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Greenfield, Massachusetts (MA), États-Unis (USA)

Petit déjeuner avec café No-1

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:29:55 +0000

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Colonie NY, Etats-Unis (USA).

Cône blessé/ Injuried cone

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:40:09 +0000

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Henrietta, NY, États-Unis (USA)

Borne-fontaine jaune / yellow hydrant

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:02:09 +0000

Léopold has posted:

Williamsport, Pennsylvanie, États-Unis.

Pay-Off

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:54:44 +0000

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“Look, buddy,” the wig salesman said, “I’ve got to close. Either choose now or take a hike.” I couldn’t really blame the guy for his impertinence. After all, I’d been examining his fluffy merchandise for the better part of an hour by then, although I hadn’t told him the real reason for my visit. “Just cool it, friend. You know the customer is always right.” What I didn’t say was that, directly across the street, in plain view through the store’s plate glass window, stuffed with more cheap, tawdry goods than I had ever before encountered, was the small, greasy diner that was the actual focus of my attention.

As I fondled one last item, I spotted my quarry exiting the establishment, surrounded by his usual entourage of thieves, pimps, punks and killers. Tossing the rug aside, I hurtled through the door to the street, the owner yelling to my back, “Thanks for nothing wise guy.” As I reached the curb, the surly mob was piling into a black Escalade that had been idling in the alley. It roared off as I dove into my ‘62 British racing green MGB. Touching the ignition, the exhaust emitted the characteristic throaty growl that no other sports car in the world had ever been able to match. I slammed the shift knob into 1st and spun after the big SUV, checking to see that there were no cops in sight. I certainly didn’t want any around for what I needed to do.

I left the wig shop in the dust, the image of the shop owner pulling down his security gates rapidly receding in my rear-view mirror as I raced through the next 4 gears. I knew where the mark was heading. Perhaps I could beat him there. However, as I careened onto Lower Wacker Drive, my steel-belted Pirellis screaming in protest, I saw too late that I had been set up. The first burst of gunfire took out half the right fender, slamming me into a hard spin toward the river. Something exploded behind me, eliminating the black canvas rag top, on which I had just expended considerable capital for repairs. The thought was fleeting, however, as I now realized that my tires were no longer in contact with pavement. Rather, I was looking at a long dive into the frigid blackness of the Chicago River, rapidly rising toward me. I struggled to free myself of my constraints, silently cursing my law-abiding nature. I couldn’t get the damn seat belt unhooked. I didn’t feel a thing as the octagon MG logo hit the icy water. After that, I wouldn’t have any more complaints.

Stake-Out

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:37:51 +0000

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There he is. See him?
Where?
27th floor, 2nd window to the left.
Ok, gimme a sec. Hey, forget that guy. Check out the 28th floor.
Oh man, you're right! Forget the perp! Who is she?
I don't know, but I'm putting on a longer lens.

Banc Loyalsock Lions bench

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:11:23 +0000

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Williamsport, Pennsylvanie (PA), États-Unis (USA)

Banc pour lions

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:11:20 +0000

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Williamsport, Pennsylvanie (PA), États-Unis (USA)

Sunoco zone

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:34:19 +0000

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New Colombia, Pennsylvanie (PA), États-Unis (USA)

Bois de feux de camp et dons de chaussures et vêtements.

Sunlit Wooden Path

nobody@ipernity.com (Frank J Casella) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:21:26 +0000

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Manhattan bei Nacht

nobody@ipernity.com (Makrofan) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:56:04 +0000

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Beste Ansicht im Vollbildmodus!

Manhattan vom „Top of the Rock“ des Rockefeller Center gesehen

PBF

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:50:24 +0000

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The enemy is on the move, Perkins. Intelligence says there's millions of 'em.
They do, sir?
Foreign invaders who want to destroy our civilization. Well I'm not gonna let 'em. Are the charges set?
They are, sir, but. . .
Blow the bridge when they reach mid-point.
Blow the bridge? The Golden Gate?
You heard me.
But. . . are you sure, sir? I mean, it's a national treasure!
You want to lose your humanity son? Your family? Your very soul?
No sir. I don't. but. . .
War is too important to be left to the politicians. I can no longer sit back and allow the communists to infiltrate, indoctrinate and subvert us.
No sir. of course not, sir. But don't you mean 'commuters,' sir?
What's that?
You said 'communists.' Aren't the people coming over the bridge, aren't they, you know, commuters?
Hell, don't try and confuse me with rhetoric, Perkins! No way am I going to allow the international communist conspiracy to sap and impurify our precious bodily fluids!
No sir. Of course not, sir.

Cryptozoology

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:08:47 +0000

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good morning, herr doktor.
ah, there you are, my boy. come, sit here.
what are we working on today?
it's my latest breakthrough in cryptozoology! drink this.
crypto. . . ?
down the hatch! that's my boy.
what did I just drink?
you'll know when you start to grow fangs and lots and lots of hair!
what. . . ?
wait while I attach these manacles. can't be too careful!
doktor. I feel. . . weird.
secure! just in time!
GRRRRR! what did I just say?
it's alive! ha ha!
RRROWW-RRRROWWWFFFF!
just like that, another new species! I really must congratulate myself.
AAAOOOOOO!
no, no. it's a little early for lunch. but your replacement will be here soon. how does that sound?
RRRREEE!
good. I'm pleased too.