2023 The Smile for Today is...

[Mabel Figworthy]

Have you ever heard of pareidolia?

OK, tell me what you see in this picture of some sort of leather horse equipment thingy:

[rcperryls]

Yes it probably is a saddle of some kind, but it Looks like the head of a robot with a big open mouth to me. And one that has seen some really hard times now I have to do a search on paredolia since that is a new word to me. I’m guessing it is a kind of anthrpormorphism? Something I do all the time. Actually, it reminds me of the robot in the animated movie Wall-E.

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

Yup, I saw a screaming face!

Lots of examples here, not all of them convincing but some of them very funny (and #5 kitty is sweet )

[Steam.Jo]

That is a set of horse blinkers.

Jo

[rcperryls]

I didn't look at all 190+ photos but some are really funny. I might save that link and go back to look at more later.

Carole

[Serinde]

That is a set of horse blinkers.

Jo

Indeed, and a very unhappy set of blinders, it would seem.

So glad that Hengest doesn't wear anything like these.

[Mabel Figworthy]

This came up on my desktop slideshow this morning

[rcperryls]

:

Carole

[richardandtracy]

Mabel, that's utterly, utterly adorable.

Regards,

Richard

[rcperryls]

For those of you who enjoy "High Tea" this is where you can have the "Highest Tea"

Journey to the the World's Most Remote Teahouse

Carole

[richardandtracy]

Err.
Not too good with heights, here.

Could be 'interesting', but on balance I don't think any mug of tea is likely to be worth that walk.

Regards,

Richard

[Mabel Figworthy]

And anyway, can you get a proper boil at that height?
(Good views though!)

[Mabel Figworthy]

Elegance at all times....

[rcperryls]

What a great expression on that kitty's face.

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

poor Lexi, not her finest hour

[Serinde]

Caught at an unguarded moment. That expression says it all.

[fccs]

And anyway, can you get a proper boil at that height?
(Good views though!)

I live at altitude (5000+ ft) and it does take water longer to boil. As for that climb…no thanks, I’ll just walk into my kitchen for a cup of tea.

[Roland]

This is Skye when she heard my husband’s voice. She peeked out to see if he was too close.

[Serinde]

Clearly, one can never be too careful...

[Mabel Figworthy]

You never can tell with husbands....