Monthly Archives: June 2012

Titan Clydebank Crane

Posted on June 28, 2012 by AnElephantCant

So we decided to pay a visit to the recently renovated Titan Clydebank Crane. Easily accessible by car or public transport, this is a fun way to enjoy a glimpse into the history of ship-building on the River Clyde. From … Continue reading →

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A Work of Art

Posted on June 27, 2012 by AnElephantCant

This is a poor photograph of a brilliant oil painting by the wonderfully talented Karly Burns, a young Scottish artist. She gave it to me as a gift for which I am eternally grateful, if undeserving. Thank you, Karly. http://www.karlyburns.com/

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PS Waverley

Posted on June 26, 2012 by AnElephantCant

The Waverley is the world’s only ocean-going paddle steamer, sailing on this occasion from Glasgow’s Science Centre to Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute   AnElephantCant claim to be a sailor We don’t handle a rudder too cleverly But we are keen … Continue reading →

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glen luss

Posted on June 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

north lies ben lomond glen luss is to the west of bonnie inchcailloch          

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a ferocious sabre-toothed duck

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AnElephantCant

This is the feral creature which savaged the middle toe on my right foot, presumably mistaking it for whatever delicacy these barbaric creatures enjoy (with a casual disregard for the well-being or indeed survival of other, lesser life forms). It … Continue reading →

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the loch

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AnElephantCant

a boat on the loch morning mist hangs on the bens life is magical

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Clouds

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AnElephantCant

    clouds float serenely on a Scottish summer day the world is perfect  

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Day out on a Day Boat

Posted on June 15, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant possibly do justice He doesn’t have the gift of the gab But he’ll show you some pics And a few rhyming tricks To describe his adventure on the Day Boat BigRab Another magical trip on Loch Lomond The most … Continue reading →

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La Guerre Eternelle

Posted on June 12, 2012 by AnElephantCant

Her face was bruised and bloody She would not tell him why The dark haired man in the high cost suit Just smiled as he walked by Two brothers were still fighting Their shirts and ties were torn The traffic … Continue reading →

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Forest Bumps

Posted on June 9, 2012 by AnElephantCant

  On the recent news that orang-utans are highly skilled engineers: http://phys.org/news/2012-04-orangutan-reveal-expertise.html   AnElephantCant find a rhyme for orang-utan Or even Old Man of the Jungle There is nothing worse When writing a verse To discover you have begun with … Continue reading →

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