Who are they?

Sorry for the delay folks, went for op to have cataract sliced off, after
of course, the big 12" needle used to freeze the eye was jabbed straight in. :shock:
Baloney Drops are used now for freezing the eye. :lol:
But, there was a problem, I didn't get the op and I've to go
back later this month. Tell you why later.

OK, no faffing about this time ........

Johnny Weissmuller and Rita Hayworth.
And I've placed Johnny's bottom in a folder and unintentionally hidden it deep inside me PC.
So I've included another image showing his bottom (half)




The female with Johnny in the pic is Mexican actress Lupe Vélez. She had a very sad ending to her life.
If anyone's interested, there's quite a story behind it.

Headine
"Mexican Spitfire" Mystery Solved After 7 Decades! (this year)
Link below.....
If you're a bit sensitive it's best you know a photo of her body
is shown in the article; It's not a gruesome photo, but it is her body.
Full story here.....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-s ... 32978.html
(just checked the link again, it's very slow tonight, you'll perhaps need to try again)

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:wave: Better put the Award results in the following post.

Now that really was a hard one, so no shaking fist this time. :thumbup:





Well done indeed everyone. :clap:

There's a really easy one coming next so, if you haven't
had a name check yet, keep checking in.
It doesn't matter if someone else gets in before you,
just name the name. :thumbup:
Hah, perhaps that would have been a better thread title...

. . . . . . ."Name the Name"
That's the name of the game, folks. :lol:




izzi.
Thundercat.
Squire Fulwood.




Brief history. of the "Quaich. (adaptation)

A Quaich is a special kind of shallow two-handled drinking cup or bowl. It derives from the Gaelic word Cuach meaning a cup.

According to the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, the Quaich was inspired by the low silver bowls with two flat handles
frequently used as bleeding vessels in England and The Neherlands in the 17th century. Another popular theory suggest the shape is derived from scallop shells.
However, this seems to have had its origins in the now discredited 'Poems of Ossian'.
In his 1955 Monograph 'Some Scottish Quaichs', richard L. McCleneahan, an American collector, suggests alternatively that Quaichs evolved directly from medieval Mazers.

Traditionally they are made of wood, an artform known as 'treen'. Quaichs often have different colours and are supported by hoops. They are generally fitted with two, and, more rarely, three or four short projecting handles. In addition to wood, they are made of stone, brass, pewter, horn, and silver.

The latter were often engraved with lines and bands in imitation of the staves and hoops of the wooden Quaichs.
Ages ago, in some parts of Scotland - Ireland too I understand - barrels of 'the cathur' - whisky - were setup outside inns and 'watering holes'.
A traveller was welcome to take as many 'stirrup' cups as he wished, using his own cup of course, as long as he kept tally and paid the innkeeper at the end of his 'Quaff'. He'd tell the innkeeper that his quaff was four fingers of whisky, or six or eight or one or twenty. Of-course, the word 'Quaff' quickly became 'Quaich' in Gaelic Dialect.

In more recent times, Quaichs have become a popular traditional Christening or Wedding gifts especially in Scotland.
The link to weddings is often attributed to James VI of Scotland who in 1589 is reputed to have presented Anne of Denmark with a Quaich as a loving cup before their wedding, a symbol that the couple were 'quaffing' together, both trusted each other enough to drink from the same cup.

The link to Christenings and Baptisms can be traced back to historic times when Quaichs were sometimes used as a baptismal font and have become synonymous ever since with Christenings in Scotland. A Quaich is often passed around and ceremoniously drunk from to honour and celebrate the new addition to the church family and to indicate all in the room are trusted friends.


So they're you go, you've each been presented with a Special Award, and, a "Loving Cup" into the bargain.


After all that, I hope everything's in the correct order. :crazy:


willie.

zolabud said:

Fascinating stuff Willie.

Especially the comments at the bottom of that page you linked to.

Get well soon. :thumbup:

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Thank you zola,
and everything is ok.

willie.

Squire Fulwood said:

What a beautiful quaich. I shall wear it with pride.

Actually, I feel a little guilty about accepting such a fine reward but when I think of the hours I put in getting nowhere I might change my mind.

I accept the quaich because I am mercenary and like shiny things. As with my earlier cup I shall print it, laminate it and put it on the notice board since I am proud of it.

People who come in look at the notice board and think I am ever so clever and I let them go right on thinking it. It's only us that know the truth.

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:lol: Absolutely love it Squire Fulwwod. :thumbup:

damonfrog said:

Glad you are ok WeeWillie xxx


Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

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Aaw, that's kind of you to say so, damonfrog, and yes I'm ok and I've a new date for the op this month.

I've still to explain what happened.

willie.

izzzi said:

Glad your back Willie, Hope all is well.
You got me going round the clock
Trying to find that dummy symbol. I looked every where even the Henry ford Clock
I fell for it "home line and sinker"
Absolutely fabulous . keep well and I shall treasure my lovely quaich.
Roy.

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Yep, all is well izzi, thank you.
As I mentioned to damonfrog, I've still to let you know what happened.

Oh dear, sorry about that izzi. :lol:
I just knew you might use that as a tool in an attempt discover who he was. lol

I'm baaaad. 8)


willie.

OK, here's one for everyone. :wink:


A gentle man, who, when older, unselfishly dedicate his
life to help promote individuals blessed with exceptional talent.

He did this without seeking personal reward in return. :silent:
Hallelujah and Praise de Lord. (no clue intended)




You won't need it, but good luck anyway. :thumbup:

willie.