Walking the Berkshires

Name That Union Officer

Who is this Union officer?  What is his connection to the Berkshires?  Why doesn't his proto-pontoon party boat have a wet bar?

Mystery Yeomen

Anyone know the book that this illustration goes to?

Anyone ever read it?

My copy is falling apart with age and long use.

Name That Haunted House

Here is a Hallowe'en themed challenge for you.  Where, and what, is this "haunted house"?

mwahahaha!

Name That Officer

Here's a fresh challenge for all you military history buffs out there.  Please name the officer and in whose service he wears this festive uniform. 

And no, he was not a Shriner.

Just Fading Away

Apparently my photo challenge of yesterday was too easy.  Very well, then; here are 10 images of famous people taken during periods of their military service.  Some became politicians, some authors, and some achieved high rank.  Not all are Americans.  Bragging rights to those who correctly identify the most from the following (mouse over for image ID#'s, listed below, as images may appear in different order on your computer screen than mine).  Click to enlarge.

More (8/23/2008-8/25/2008)  Credit for correct ID's below:

1  : Harry Truman (Matthew McKeon)   

10_6: Field Marshall Mongomery (Matthew McKeon / David Corbett) 

2_3: William McKinley (David Corbett)            6_2: William Faulkner (Matthew McKeon)      

8_2: Wilfred Owen (Matthew McKeon)    9_2: Douglas MacArthur (Matthew McKeon)

7_2: Ambrose Bierce (Matthew McKeon)    5_2: Ernest Hemingway (Matthew McKeon) 

3_2: George Patton (Matthew McKeon)    4_2:  "Chinese" Gordon (Matthew McKeon)

 

The Eyes Have It

Name that young hussar.

Headline This #1

"A massive inflatable dog poo has caused chaos after it blew away from an outdoor art exhibition - leaving a trail of destruction."

The best I could do for this unusual news item is "Compost Happens".  Offer up your finest in the comments.