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01 May 2008 • 335 views

.....Secrets.......

…..in September 2008, the village where I live in, has its 1025^th birthday,

custom is that we celebrate this every 5 years and this year, we, 12 ladies, will be part of the big parade, due to the big project we are building, I am sorry that I have not enough time to post my pictures on SC everyday, I will try to post twice a week and I will try to visit you as as much as possible…

I am the one responsible for the building of this project and I take that responsibility very highly…..after the parade, I will post pictures of it, we made a promise to keep it a secret what we will be building….3 of you I gave pictures of the model I/we make, I am sure they will not give away anything…..

One thing I can give away…..it has nothing to do with Cinderella……

Mal thank you so much for that information you gave me.......

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.....Secrets.......

…..in September 2008, the village where I live in, has its 1025^th birthday,

One thing I can give away…..it has nothing to do with Cinderella……

Mal thank you so much for that information you gave me.......

comments (36)

Ellie

wet England

1 May 2008, 00:19

Oh my gosh, that's really intriguing. I look forward to seeing the finished article

Picturit:

I promise I show you when it is finished..
Astrid.

Chris Phillips

Bath : England

1 May 2008, 01:50

I look forward to seeing a picture of you dressed as a pirate Astrid

Picturit: I will make sure you get that picture, Chris...it will be a lot of fun..
Astrid.

ray

Thailand

1 May 2008, 02:23

This is a beautiful image, Astrid...still life, with mystery!

You have given mundane builders tools great dignity with this shot.

Picturit: Thank you Ray, I am lucky that I have some elctrical machinery to, but most of it will be handmade....that's why we start early, to make sure we will be finished in time...
Astrid.

Helen

Albuquerque, NM USA

1 May 2008, 03:14

That sounds like so much fun. I can't wait till it's all over and we can see the photos of the parade! Have fun!!

Picturit: We have this idea already from September 2006, it takes a lot of preperations, only women will work on it...that is the most fun.....
AStrid.

Affi

USA

1 May 2008, 06:42

Wow Astrid! Your secret is making me really curious. I can't wait to see shots from the parade. Like this shot a lot!

Picturit: Thank you, I will post pictures of the making and the parade..
it will be September before we know.....
Astrid.

Nigel Clack

Glawsterrr!!

1 May 2008, 07:33

Are you building a large plank to walk on

Picturit: Yep, I am the first one they will throw into the water...so I am happy I can swim...

,
Astrid.

jude iron maiden

Great Britain (UK)

1 May 2008, 07:45

you have us all hooked nicely now Astrid

Picturit: That was my intention...I will post pictures of the 'making of...' and the parade though.
Astrid.

Philine

Germany

1 May 2008, 08:00

Een ontzettend goed gecomponeerde stilleven die ons te verstaan geeft waar jij en je mederwerksters nou hard bezig zijn mee, ik wens allen een gelukkige vaart en heel veel suc6! Ik begrijk dat we nu -heeelaaas- moeten afzien van een foto per dag, maar je moet de accent natuurlijk verleggen op het hoofdwerk! En je wil ons als kijkers laten deelnemen aan je geweldige engagement! Prima!

Picturit: Philine, het is niet anders, ik zal heus nog wel foto's op mijn blog zetten, maar dit project heeft even voorrang.
Bedankt voor je goede wensen.....ik hou je op de hoogte.
Astrid.

Tracy

Staffordshire

1 May 2008, 08:00

I love your shot Astrid, you have done yourself proud. Murder mystery in the making, everyone held in suspense.

All for one and one for all.

The glass slipper would fit every time mijn vriend

Picturit:

I love murder mystery...it will be so much fun with all the others... the glass slipper will look great with that blue dress and white ribbons...

...
Thank you for your kind words, Musketeer.
Astrid.

anniedog

Great Britain (UK)

1 May 2008, 08:24

A very mysterious shot Astrid. I'm intrigued by the significance of the pirate. Looking forward to the outcome.
Ingrid

Picturit: Ingrid, you will love it, we already started out with the preparations from September 2006...I will show it all after the parade...
Astrid.

vintage

australia

1 May 2008, 08:50

Astrid I like surprises good luck with you project

Picturit: Thank you so much for your best wishes, I think we can use a lot of good luck...

Astrid.

Richard Standley

France

1 May 2008, 09:11

I like your mysterious shot Astrid. The suspens is unbearable! Best of luck in your project!

Picturit: LOL....Thank you so much for your kind words, it was fun trying that shot...
I took some advice from Mal..and it worked I gues,
Astrid.

Mary MacADNski

Expecting spring rain...

1 May 2008, 09:43

We have to wait till September!!!!?????

Picturit: I am sorry, yes until September, but please give note if you have nightmares over it, than I might tell you a little more, just to make you sleep better...

Astrid.

Louis

South Africa

1 May 2008, 12:01

Great picture and presentation - loaded with secrecy and an ominous skull and crossbones to warn of the snooper. And a hammer and saw to make sure the snooper won't leak the secret

Only 12 ladies in your village? That is serious

Picturit: Thank you Louis, we are talking big business here, we don't joke around...

Last time I counted a few ladies more in our village.....but the 12 of us.....we make a great team....

Astrid.

Ruth

Michigan - United States

1 May 2008, 12:16

You're a good mystery writer, keeping us in suspense and coming back to find out the answers.

What a fun still life here!

Picturit: Thanks Ruth, it took me a while to get that still life, but the effort paid off I think, the lighting was done with a flash light...
Astrid.

chad

In front of a computer

1 May 2008, 16:09

This is impressive stuff, Astrid. Goedemorgen so you celebrate the 1025th anniversary every 5 years...talk about the land where time stood still...lol Do you want a second cup of cafe (with a thing over the e)?

Picturit: Yes please, I can use some koffie, while we work on this project, thank you for your kind words.
Astrid.

John Maslowski

United States

1 May 2008, 16:17

Good luck with the project. So far you have proved to be very artistic with this arrangement. Like the colors here and the pirate shirt. Great job so far.

Picturit: John, thank you so much for your kind words, it will be a great project but so much fun to do, it will be full with bright colors too.
Astrid.

Richard Trim

Leicester UK

1 May 2008, 16:23

Sounds fascinating ... I might stay around in shutter chance to see the end result ..Ha! try and keep me away. richard

Picturit: Please stay until October, than at least I can show you my pictures

, I know you are much to anxious to stay away....
Astrid.

Magnus

1 May 2008, 17:07

Looks like everybody want to see the result of this project

Me too

Picturit: I knew it...I just knew it....

,
I will try my best to make this a succes.
Astrid.

John

Norwich , England

1 May 2008, 17:36

I cannot wait to see what you have all been up to !! Good luck with your building project and also do not forget to have a great time in the celebrations either ! Not too drunk now. :o) John

Picturit: Hick....Hick...no more rhum for me I gues....

we will have a great time,
thank you for your kind words.
Astrid.

M'roy

1 May 2008, 18:29

Cooking up something wonderful there, eh Astrid. I have no guesses, but I can't wait. Enjoy!!!!!

Picturit: Thank you, Maria, we will have some great fun with all the ladies.....
Astrid.

Bill Phillips

Droitwich

1 May 2008, 19:11

Well I can't wait!! Must have a nautical flavour by the look of things. This is a super picture Astrid

Mind your thumbs with that hammer

Picturit: I am lucky to have two thumbs

...and yes I will take care, thank you for your concern.
It is very nautical....and it could get dangerous too

Astrid.

brianaw

1 May 2008, 19:44

Interesting shot to announce the start of your village project Astrid, I hope you use these tools as well as you use your camera. Don't starve us of too many of your pictures.

Picturit: I should be modest, I am used to handle these tools in the same way I handle my camera, with much care and love and knowledge, thank you for you compliment, I will try to post as much as I can....

Astrid.

Blackdog

Home Sweet Home

1 May 2008, 20:03

Shiver your timbers, young Astrid - I bet Johnny Depp will be pleased to help out.

Good luck with the project ;o)

Picturit: Johhny just set sail to my harbour, ermm...I have some room for him at the crows nest though.....
Thanks for your best wishes, it will be fun.
Astrid.

United States

1 May 2008, 22:21

I promise, I won't tell anybody that you sent me the plans, the facades, the sections and the 3D models of the pirate's boat for approval. Oh, I went through the script of the parade and I like it. Thanks for the invitation to be an honorary chairman of the parade. I must ask my secretary to check my schedule, if I'm not giving any speeches to the presidential candidates in September.

Picturit: Viktor, I just spoke with your secretary and she thinks she can fit you in on an early fligh to AMS, the friday before...there migh be a passenger with you, from Atlanta, who you might know....I am so glad that you told nobody of the 3D models, the ship, the time we have to be ready, national TV, drawings, use of material, hiring the music, clothing to make.
It will be my pleasure to se you the 6th of September....

Astrid.

Keith

1 May 2008, 23:04

really interesting photo, great lighting

Picturit: Thanks Keith, I used a flash light to get this effect.
Astrid.

martie

Okinawa, soon to be US

2 May 2008, 11:48

I'm really looking forward to seeing the end result! This is certainly an interesting teaser!

Picturit: Thanks, it was fun to 'build' his still life.....
Astrid.

Chantal

Netherlands

2 May 2008, 12:13

great composition and dito colors

Picturit: Thanks Chantal, it was fun building it.
Astrid.

Ginnie

Atlanta, GA, United States

2 May 2008, 13:27

HAHAHAHAHA! I love the suspense you're giving, Astrid. Won't they be tickled pink when they find out!

I love it.

Picturit: Indeed, this was fun to do.....I knew you would love this.......
Astrid.

tim

leeds uk

3 May 2008, 09:08

pirates of the Caribbean springs to mind Astrid , what ever it is good luck and have a ball i am sure you will

Picturit:

We will hve a ball, it will be so much fun, thanks you for your goodluck, have a great weekend.
Astrid.

Robbie Veldwijk

Netherlands

3 May 2008, 19:06

Well we will wait, nice image you show us also here!

Picturit: Robbie, this was fun to make, I will show in the second week of September what we made...
Astrid.

DrAW!

nigeria

3 May 2008, 23:20

good lighting here

Picturit: Thank you, I did the lighting with a flaslight, Mal had done it before too (it was his idea), so I just gave it a try, to get that mysterious look.
Astrid.

Fabrice

France

4 May 2008, 16:36

I don't know that your project, I don't anderstand all you say. But, it's nothing : good like for your project !!!
I 'm very happy to see you again in September.

Picturit: Thank you for your dear words, I will try to post twice a week though.
Je veux essayer de laisser voir une photo deux fois par semaine
Astrid.

Jewlya

United States

5 May 2008, 04:05

I can't wait to be in on the secret! Have fun building it!

Picturit: Thanks Jewlya, I will show when it, some day.....
We are on schedule.....

Astrid.

Imaginerf

France

11 May 2008, 19:18

Very well done ! I hope we'll have a lot of photo of the big parade !!

Picturit: Thank you so much Zeb, I will post some pictures of the big parade and the making of the project.
Have a great evening
Astrid.

M a d . P h o t o . W o r l d

Denmark

13 May 2008, 12:17

All there is missing i an X marking the spot

I really enjoy the light in this one.

Picturit: I used a flashlight for this shot to get the mystery look, thanks a lot.
Astrid.

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