'During the late 1980s a gathering of suits (of de rigueur Enlightenment progeny - not pre-Vatican II Roman Catholic) around a Perth boardroom table were pondering the naming of a 60,000 sqm NLA tower being built in St. George's Terrace, when one suit mumbled...
and ends like this..click the above link if you're interested in the middle bit :))
Thereafter a highly influential suit (who has since been banished from The Terrace) spoke across
the table with a tone not dissimilar from that of an English lecturer conducting a tutorial for the benefit of
convict progeny: "Well actually chaps that is a Latin phrase which translates in English to: The place to be.
"After which the collective response was: " Brilliant - thank you Mr. XYZ ,......... now we know what to name it... the number one
place to be...QV1"..
Ah! so many tales from the Terrace! Sorry I haven't been around much this week, things to organize re kitchen reno..looking forward to catching up, have a fab weekend, take care..... linking here to James's weekend reflections
Wonderful, colorful reflections for the day, Grace!! Hope the kitchen is coming along well!! Know you'll enjoy having it finished!! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery colourful, Grace!
ReplyDeleteLove this trio of colours ;) Arianna
ReplyDeleteOriginal et joli effet ;o)
ReplyDeleteGood photo with nice colors.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
Really nice abstract!
ReplyDeleteThe place to be has a certain ring to it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colorful and clever design.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses.
Very complicated picture, like an abstract painting.. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week-end!
What an interesting pic, Grace! Looks like there is a lot going on around there. Good luck with the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteAnd is it the place to be?
ReplyDeleteI love your photo (and the gossip:-)
ReplyDeleteYou have been missed, actually. Understandable.
Have a sweet weekend
Aloha
Aloha
Difficult photo, have to look twice to figure out what I am seeing. Wish you all the best with the renovations of the new kitchen!
ReplyDeleteNice shot! The colors,lines, shapes and reflections are a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteGrace, you are such a tease. The photo is a lovely abstract.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot doing on in this shot. Just like your kitchen, I think. Have a great weekend, Grace.
ReplyDeleteThat was an amusing story. Love the abstract photo.
ReplyDeleteNice reflection.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! Abstract's not normally my thing, but I love anything with bold colors!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing shot! love it..
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful details in this picture. Love the reflections, very artistic shot!
ReplyDeleteLéia
That´s a great pic, Grace - can´t wait to be there, guess I´ll have to bring my "good" cam, huh?
ReplyDeleteWhat a strange installation ! But it is perfect to catch some stunning reflection, obviously !
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo:) Greetings
ReplyDeleteNot only amazing photo but amazing place with amazing photo opportunity!
ReplyDeleteA funny looking place with a nice history...
ReplyDeletehahahaha! named by committee!
ReplyDeleteMy sons left Jindabyne yesterday, headed to the Great Ocean Road then the Great Australian Bight to see the whales breaching. They now have $6k between them and a car so, if the car holds up, they're golden. They are so excited! If they get to Perth, I'll let you know and ask for tips.
Fantastic! Great composition, Grace.
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